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WHAT LIFE STOLE FROM HER
what life stole from her-Episode28

©Joy Ajuma Moses

suicide

(Ramatu’s pov) 

 I was so angry hearing what what Dave said, I ran to his house and packed all my things and headed for Amarachi’s house. I narrated everything to her and she was confused.

“I’ve always suspected your uncle to be responsible for the death of your father and not Dave. Thank God he suggested about knowing your people else you’d have married thesame guy who killed your parents and I’m sure your parents will never forgive you ” she said

 I was crying seriously “look at the way things are going, the person I so much loved and cherished end up being the devil” I said

“don’t worry dear you’ll live to love and get tired of loving so forget about Dave and your uncle, their reward is in heaven ” she pet me

 Mr Parker suggested we sue them to court but I insisted let their conscience judge them,  the two closest in my life are the one hurting me,  I hated myself for knowing Dave and I hates my uncle.

 I took my diary where I’ve jotted some numbers for long, I searched for Mr Joe’s number, I called him to appreciate him for trying to make attempts about the murderer, I also explained everything to him,  he was mad about my uncle and he demanded that I should come over to his house.

 (Dave’s pov) 

 Going and coming back from work without hearing the voice of Ramatu was like hell to me,  now I understand my dream but how on earth will she forgive me? She’d love and trust me all her live and I also do same but she’ll not forgive.

 I called Amarachi several times but she refused to pick the call, I know Ramatu would be with her and I know she must be angry with me.

 I tried my best to move on but everyday I think of her and it got me sick to the extent I couldn’t help but take permission from work to go and see her.

 I traveled to the village with the intention of seeing Ramatu,  my mum was so happy when she saw me, she has began to ask for her daughter-in-law already.

 I wish I could open up to her but I was afraid cause she might faint at any time.

 I visited Amarachi, the gate man who knew me as a regular visitor did not hesitate in opening the door for me.

 Amarachi was the only one I met, “what do you want? ” she questioned immediately she saw me.
I went on my knees and pleaded, “please I need Ramatu I so much love her and life without her is not as good as it was” I pleaded

“you’re talking about live without her,  you so much cherish your parents don’t you? What about just a night your parents were shot in your presence how would you feel? ” she asked

“I know it’s painful, that’s was the wrong step I took and she was the one who changed me, she changed me from a robber to a manager and I can’t forget her, I’d rather die than seeing Ramatu leave me” I said

“you mean Ramatu knows you’re a robber? ” she questioned

 I shook my head and narrated how I met her in the city and how she changed me. Amarachi began to cry then I realized she’d not told her what I was doing when she met me.
“that Ramatu is really amazing ” she said
“can I see her just for a minute? ” I requested
“she’s not here, she’s gone to the city with her baby to see her Father’s friend ” she said
“please can you give me the address “I demanded
“no I don’t know the place ” she answered, I left her house feeling dejected,  fuck me and fuck my occupation as robber.

(Mr Fatai’s pov)

 My wife hit me hard on my back,  she pushed me hard and call me all sort of names saying I’m a selfish man.

“woman if I’m to blame anybody then you’re the one cause you’ve insulted me several times and use my friends as example that I don’t have money ” I said

“yes of course,  you were as poor as no one would ever want and yet you are a desperado,  you killed your own biological brother because of money. What is money besides Danladi tried his best by sponsoring our children’s education ” she said

 “women are always evil, you were the one who wanted me to have money by all means and now you are complaining? ” I asked

 She hissed and left, I don’t think I can live in the world guiltless when I look like a cock whose feather has been removed and everything was exposed.

 I went to my room. I took a rope with me.  I tied the rope to the ceiling and made a hoe where I can put my head.

(Mrs Fatai’s pov)

 We were at home for three days without my husband coming back from where he went to after the day quarreied him.

 I decided to go to my room cause I’ve been sleeping with Fatima cause of fear of my husband.

 The door refused to open,  I decided to use the spear key, after opening the door the place was booming with smell while my lifeless husband was hung on a rope, he’s dead.

 I shouted to call the attention of others,  he had killed himself.

To be continued

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Hope of school


(Dave’s pov cont)
I felt like a sharp sword pierced through my heart… What was she thinking or what did she take me for. I’m just helping her cause I was sorry over what happened to her but she sounds like an ingrate or does she thinks I’m tripping for her even with her big pot tummy…?
No of course I can’t trip for her when I gat alot of chicks at the city, black and white, tall and slim. I don’t feed on beauty besides she’s someone’s belongings.
“Ramatu I’m harmless, I’m just trying to be caring and nice to you ” I said
“and you don’t mind helping someone that is pregnant or what do you think people will say? ” she asked
He r question took me on aware “you and I know there’s nothing between us and…. ” I was speaking when she cut me in.
“and why did you told the doctor that’s I’m your wife ?” she fired again.
I scratched my head to find words that will save me from her question “well I was curious to know everything and the doctor was asking of your husband so I decided to lie” I said sincerely
“oh I see, I don’t like it when you claimed to be my husband without my permission, I hate it” she said
I stared at her for long before speaking “I’m sorry about that and I promise you that I’ll never make attempt to help you. I was only trying to be nice but if you insisted then I’m cool with it. Thank God you’re okay, I’m happy about that, goodbye ” I said and left.
I hate when I’m being taken for granted, I was only trying to be nice and she’s there thinking something else. Ladies are just of different kinds.
While I was leaving o saw Amarachi, she stopped me and we exchanged pleasantries. “are you leaving ” she asked
“yes”
“so soon, I really want to talk to you if you don’t mind ” she said
“don’t worry I’ll call you on phone, I have an appointment.” I said and walk away not wanting her to say anything.
I’ve really stayed long so I have to leave for city, the village is getting me angry and I don’t know what to do so the only option is for me to leave for city.
I quickly arranged my belongings when I got home, I told my mum about my sudden change of mind that I got a call from my office and they need me urgently.

(Ramatu’s pov)
I breathed a sigh of relief immediately he left, how could he be stalking me in such a way or does he want to add another pregnancy to the Mara I am carrying already?
I just pray that when I’m being put to bed. Immediately I give birth to the baby then I die so that the baby could continue from where I stopped.
If not for the pregnancy I’d have be in school despite the maltreatment from my uncles wife and his daughter.
“Ramatu!!! ” I heard my name and I jerk up. “you mean you’ve not been hearing your name? ” Amarachi asked
“aunty Amarachi I’m tired of what life has stolen from me, imagine what it has brought to me, sadness inplace of happiness. I have mother and father like every other teen but just a night I became motherless and fatherless. I’m entitled to school like all my mate but just after incident of one night I became a pregnant woman. What am I carrying in my tummy and now that I came here to stay peacefully two lover want to put me in problem. The most painful thing is that I can’t go to school ” I said crying
“my dear you’ll go to school. You stopped at ss2 it not bad if you write GCE then next year you register for jamb and go to university.” she said
I wiped my tears in disbelief “aunty Amara are you for real? Do you mean I’ll go to school again? “
“yes you will go to school and you’ll make it in life. You will not end up poor and reached my dear” she reassured holding my head with her palm
I hugged her passionately “you’re the best in my life and I promise to make you proud ” I said and hug her again.

*****
At the city
Mrs Fatai was sitting on the coach at the living room while Mr Fatai was at the dining room with his news paper.
The door bell rang, Mrs Fatai went to open the door, she smiled happily “Mr Joe you’re welcome. You decided to visit us today ” she said welcoming Mr Joe.
Mr Joe is Danladi’s (Ramatu’s father) best friend, they had been friends right from childhood but he has not been in the country cause of work.
He heard about the death of his friend but he couldn’t make it to the country untime “ah Mr Joe you’re welcome ” Mr Fatai said walking to the living room to welcome Mr Joe.
“how was the trip ” he asked, Mrs Fatai left the men immediately to her room.
“it’s been terrible because of the news I’ve heard what about Ramatu the survivor? ” he asked
“well Ramatu case is the most shocking one, that girl is a spoilt brat. She has misbehaved and guess what. She became pregnant. She no longer lives here again ” says Mr Fatai
“no this can’t be true, Ramatu that I know is not the type and even if she happens to be pregnant you shouldn’t have send her away. Children are stubborn but parents are to chastise them” he said
“ahhh no o, we did not send her away o, I just told her to tell me the person that impregnated her and the next day we couldn’t find her. We tried her number but it was switched off” he lied
Mr Joe shook his head in disbelief “Ramatu is not the type but I wouldn’t say much. I’ll have to search for her and for the death of her parents did you do anything about it? ” he asked
“yes the police are still searching ” he lied again.
“well Nigerian police are to slow I’ll take the matter seriously and everything must be refunded but honestly speaking I’m disappointed of you cause I never knew things will go this way ” Mr Joe spoke out honestly
“what have I done, I’ve tried my possible to work towards it”
“I don’t have anything to say yet I’ll get back to you ” he said and left angrily.
Mr Fatai couldn’t argue because he was guilty already, his night was sleepless ever since Ramatu left.
His nightares were filled with his crying brother and his wife, their cry always echoes in his ears.
He stood up watching the door where Mr Joe followed, “I need to do something fast to this Mr Joe before he’ll spoil my name ” he said to himself.

is Ramatu aggressive? The idea of Amarachi does it sounds nice? What can stupid Fatai do to billoniare Joe who has many guards.  




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LOVE PORTION



(Nnenna’s pov)
I began to cry cause the person I so much care and cherished was kicking me and calling me names,The most painful thing was that he claimed to be the husband of that lady just to hear what the doctor would say.
After making call a lady came to join us, she was crying and calling Ramatu that was when I know the name of the pregnant lady.
I began to fear and my heart beat fast, when the doctor said we should go and see her I tried to follow them but Dave pushed me back “now listen, you better pray to your God that nothing should hurt this lady until she’s put to bed cause if anything happens to her I’ll kill you with my hands” he said before dragging me to the hospital.
The lady was awake, she did not say any bad word to me, “the doctor said she needs bed rest ” Dave said

They were all quiet.

*****
“I can’t be working for that lady if he says so” I said to my mum, Dave has decided that since Ramatu needs bed rest that I should take care of her and of I fail to that he’ll deal with me.
Of course that’s the last thing I’ll ever do in my life, “if you can’t then go to his house and apologize to him ” my mum said and I laughed.
“you’re pushing me to death right, Dave hates me and I’m tired of the hatred ” I said.
My mum moved close to me and pet my head “Obim don’t worry your friend will go with you and things will be better ” she said and I cheered up, my friend Dave likes my friend Amaka, he always listen to her apology on my behalf.
I went to see Amaka, I explained everything to her and she agreed to go with me. “but begging him is not necessary if he insist that you work for that small witch then handle everything to me. When I’m done with them you’ll have your man” she said and I lightened up cause I know how dangerous she is.
We got to Dave’s house, his mum and uncle were sitting at the middle of the compound while Dave was sitting at the door entry, I was delighted cause I came at the right time.
“My daughter has decided to visit me today come and hug me Ada ” his mum said and I went straight to hug her but my head was down, I greeted his uncle same as my friend.
“thank God your man is here ” his uncle said, I glance to see Dave’s reaction but he wasn’t smiling or frowning he remained where he was.
“Nnenna is now mature for negotiation” his uncle said and I blushed shyly cause his uncle and mum likes me.
“uncle I rather die than marry this almighty lioness you called my wife. Biko I don’t want to die young beside I left my girlfriend at the city.” he said and my heart aches like something pierced it.
“What are you talking about the only recognized wife by your late father is Nnenna and I don’t think any other lady will be accommodated in this house ” he said
I watched how he narrated everything that happened from the very first day between I and the pregnant lady to the hospital stage and his mother shook her head in disbelief.
“Nnenna if you have really done this you are wicked, Dave is right go, apologize to the girl and help her since you were the cause of her being in that unhealthy state” His mum said.
The uncle was quiet for a while, “Nnenna go and apologize to her but the marriage still holds ” he finalized and I was overwhelmed with joy.
I decided to go and apologize to Ramatu with my friend, on our way going Amaka asked me a question “do you want to apologize to her from your hear? ” I was deep in thought before I nodded yes.
“common you can’t change your mind this soon, don’t apologize with the whole of your heart because you didn’t offend her. ” she said
I was confused but she whispered into my ears and we claps before going, we took another way instead of Ramatu’s house.
There’s a diviner who gives love portion (love portion is anything that can make a person to love someone beyond his or her expectations) and he also gives the opposite.
We got to his shrine, Amaka waited for me outside while I was inside. The diviner also reads people’s mind, he knew what I wanted.
“My daughter it’s not easy the road you’re taking is narrow and rough but I’ll still give you what you want if you insist ” he said
He mixed some things I couldn’t tell of, all I want is for Dave to love me like never before why I want Ramatu to hate him.
He showed me the one to put on my chew at his shrine that the first person I’ll talk to will love me while the other one he gave me for Ramatu was for me to put it in her food.
I was glad cause I’ll be the one to be taking good care of Ramatu. “I guess by this time tomorrow I’ll be with my love ” I said
“Don’t disclose this to anybody else you’ll run mad” he said and I was happy.
I went out, Amaka began to ask me how it went, I wanted to reply her but I remembered what I chew so I was quiet.
“you don’t want to talk to me, what have I done to you? ” she asked and I told her to calm down in sign language.
While we were still going some set of ladies boasted into laughter “the only witch of this village ” one of them said referring to me.
It was Mma the best gossiper, they all began to laugh. “the blood of innocent mother and child would have been on your head” she said again, I walk to her and slapped her.
I tried to slap her again when a hand held me it was Amaka “Amaka allow me to teach this fool a lesson ” I said forgetting about the instructions of the diviner.

(Mma’s pov)
After talking to her friend Amaka the both of them began to kiss each other. It’s a taboo for two ladies to be kissing, we were all shocked.
I never wanted to disclose her secret but I hated her so much, I overheard when Dave was telling his mum and uncle all that she’d done to a pregnant woman.
“let’s go and tell the igwe cause this is abominable ” I said, my friends agreed to it and we ran to the kings palace to inform him.
The king sent his guards to follow us, we took them to were they are, they were undressing each other already.
They took them to the palace where their parents were summoned by the king, I ran my heels to Dave and he appeared almost immediately with his uncle.
The two girls did not even care about people around, before the king would pass his judgement the village diviner came and stopped him.
“they are not doing this normal, they are under love portion control and they are misbehavimg because they did not get it right. I told her the step she’s taking is wrong but she insisted and now she has brought disgrace upon herself ” the priest said and everybody shouted
He made some incantations and few minutes later they became normal, we all laughed at them and sang for them.

(Nnenna’s pov)
I went home in shame hating Amaka for all she had caused, I couldn’t even go out, my mum was disappointed of me.
“you’re a disgrace to humanity, you can’t force someone to love you. Now that you have been exposed do you think it only Dave that will avoid you?” she asked
I bowed my head cause I’ve messed up “mama I love Dave but he doesn’t care about me ” I said
“common shot up, it obvious you don’t know what you’ve done to your self. You’re now a laughing stock and I’m not excluded but God knows that I don’t have hand in your foolish decisions ” she said
“mama I’m sorry for all I’ve caused you, it was Amaka that suggested that I should go to the diviner”
“Amaka will tell you to touch fire and you will accept cause you lack brain, I’ll send you to my sister’s place so that you’ll be there for a while and don’t misbehave there” she said
I was happy for her decision cause o can’t withstand the shame from Mma and her group.

(Dave’s pov)
“uncle look at the shot lesbian you want me to marry when my special girl Linda is chilling at the city” I said
“my son go ahead and bring your Linda that girl is a shame to humanity. She is not the type someone could call wife” he said
I smiled happily for what he said, Nnenna is a horrible person. I glance at my wrist watch it was six pm already, I decided to go and check on Ramatu….
“uncle let me go and see that pregnant lady that is ill” I said
“what about her husband” he asked
“that’s what I can’t tell for now until cause she’s just living with her aunt” I said, he waved bye at me not wanting to talk.
I arrived at Ramatu’s house, it seems she was the only one at home cause the house was quiet.
I entered the house, she was lying on the bed, she frown at me and I wonder why she was frowning at me.
I was quiet for long before she speaks “can I ask you a question? ” she asked
“sure, yeah you can ” I said
“what do you want from me I dislike the way you show care” she said and her words stroke me dumb.

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(Amarachi’s pov)


Ramatu and I were the only one at home, we engaged in a conversation at the kitchen. I was frying meat while she was chopping onions cause she wants to fry some egg.
“Aunty Amara there is something that is bothering me and I don’t know who to tell” she said in a very serious tone. She called me aunty ever since I started being nice to her.
“Really what the hell is bothering mum’s angel that she couldn’t tell anyone when Amarachi is around ?” I asked trying to cheer her up
She smiled like a mature lady. I could see she has something very important to say. “ever since I was discharged the hospital I noticed many changes in my body ” she said
I did not speak, I only stared at her expecting her to tell me what she was up to “So what really happened? ” I finally asked.
“I was at the hospital for almost a month and I was discharged for about to month now and I’ve not seen my pink days” she said
I was confused “pink days how? ” I asked.
“yeah I mean the red cloud ” she said.
That was when it was dawn on me that she mean her period.
“what! You haven’t seen your period? ” I asked confusedly and she nodded in affirmation.
I was quiet for a while cause it’s confusing, “maybe it because of your diet, it might be affecting you cause you are not feeding the normal way you do before ” I said
“No I don’t think so, I do feed well cause you are always helping me. I think I have to see the doctor maybe the treatment he gave to me might be affecting my health but I will wait until my uncle comes cause he’s coming today. I’ll inform him tomorrow after breakfast cause I’m sure he’ll be nice to me and his wife will be good to me for the main time”she said
“okay dear just be careful and be kind to everyone. Be the good girl you use to be and I believe the sky is not your limit” I said and hug her.

(Mrs Fatai’s pov)
They never knew I eavesdrop, I came back home cause I forgot my ATM. I heard Moise towards kitchen so I decided to tiptoe to the kitchen to listen to their discussion.
I was glad when she talk about her missing period, of cause she’s pregnant beside she was raped.
The first thing I’ll do is to poison my husband’s mind cause it seems he so much love her, I’ll accuse her of sleeping around with men without excluding her attempts to rape my son.
I just hate her cause of her parents, they are very selfish with close arms never ready to give.
When my husband got access to a grate business that requires large capital he pleaded with Danladi his brother the father to Ramatu to lend him money but Danladi turned back at my husband and my husband loosed the opportunity.
Now he’s dead leaving nothing but his daughter, he would have been nice to us cause the world is as little and nobody can predict what would happen at any time.
All I want to aim is to send Ramatu away I just pray that my accuse will be confirmed by the doctor cause she had been sleeping any how and behave lazily.
I’ll make sure I poison my husband’s mind before she’ll tell him her own problem. I can’t wait for him to come.
****
(Author’s pov)
As Mrs Fatai has promised, when her husband came she pretended to be a nice and caring woman to Ramatu just as Ramatu has said.
She prepared the dinner and they all ate at the dinning table, they all crack jokes and laugh. Ramatu flowed with them just as Amarachi has told her to do.
Fatima did not changed towards Ramatu, she just hate her for no reason and she wondered why her mum became nice towards Ramatu all of a sudden.
Later they all retired to their rooms while Hassan and his father went for ablution for prayers.
After the prayers Mr Fatai retired to his room where his wife layed patiently waiting for him. “ah you’re still awake. You really missed me I guess ” he said to his wife who formed to be upset
He noticed her worried face and walk to her “what is the problem? ” he asked in a cool voice
“that your nieces has made life miserable for me” she lied
“You mean Ramatu? ” he asked and she nodded
“what had she done? “
“that girl is a prostitute, she sleeps around with guys and I couldn’t even talk to her cause people might think I’m just being rude to her” she lied again.
Mr Fatai felt irritated hearing what she has done “No Allah forbid. Tell me you are kidding right now ” he said in disbelief.
“it’s also unbelievable to me cause I know her parents to be responsible people. The worst part of it all was that she almost raped our son but thank God I was there to rescue Hassan “
(Mr Fatai’s pov)
I was shocked when my wife said Ramatu has been sleeping around with men, I know she must have adopted the character and I want to know why she chooses the wrong way.
I was glad she’s alive and I wanted to bring her up in a good way although she had to grow up as an orphan because of the selfish attitude of her father but that doesn’t guarantee her to be a prostitutes.
Beside she’s just seventeen and barely have much needs, I was disturbed in my spirit “if what you said is the truth then I’ll wait for tomorrow cause I don’t want to die early because of just a girl that is not even mine” I said
“same here that was why I became so worried. She always exchange words with me whenever I want to talk to her maybe she’ll listen to you as her uncle since I’m not worthy to be called her mother ” she said
I felt bad at her words, I pulled her close and cuddled her “of course you worth to be called her mother cause you have her mate and someone older than her so she must listen to you either willingly or forcefully ” I said
She was in my arms until she slept off, I gently placed her head on her pillow and kissed her forehead. I turned to the other side of the bed and slept off.

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(Hassan’s Pov)
The way my mum treats my cousin was so bad, ever since I know Ramatu I’ve loved her for her intelligence and beauty. Sometimes I feel bed knowing that she’s my sister and I’m nothing but a brother to her.
I promise to help her to the last but that’s if she also love me cause I don’t care being her brother I’ll confess my love to her and I pray she accept so that we’ll work together.
I’ve made up my mind and I’m not going to change it, I’ll write it on the wall of my room cause I’m in love with Ramatu.

(Amarachi’s pov)
After preparing lunch for the family, I decided to dish food in a food warmer, I put it inside Ramatu’s old lunch box cause I have a feeling that her uncles wife might not give her comfort. I hide the lunch box inside her wardrobe so that when she comes back from school I’ll inform her..
While I was mopping the kitchen Mrs Fatai entered and stopped me, “ehn as you can see, I’m going out and I might not come back early, don’t allow Ramatu to come close to the kitchen and when she comes back tell her to feel the empty tanks of water… I can see you are nice to her but if you fail to do any of what I said I’ll get to know through my children ” She said and work out
I wonder what was wrong with the woman, all she do is to nag and quarel the innocent girl who what really went wrong and how it came of her….
When I was about to go to the market o saw Ramatu dropping from a taxi, I quickly informed he r and warned her not to enter the kitchen, I asked her to eat in her room.
I also told her about fetching of water but she ignored saying she’ll not fetch the water alone.

(Ramatu’s Pov)
I wonder why on earth will she refuse me of going to the kitchen and expect me to fetch water, we have borehole and Amarachi always do the fetching of water.
I was weak and thinking of how to read for the test, I entered my room and went straight to the wardrobe cause I was really hungry, I’ve been eating like an hungry lion for the past few days….
After eating I went to the living room and turn on the television to news channel cause I love listening to news… With full attention I was watching the news when Fatima barge in with a quarel.
“Are you stupid or you are trying to be disrespectful, we’re you not inform that you are to fetch water and feel the little tank outside? ” she asked
I smiled and stood up, “Do you just say that to me? I’ll do that right away when I get my lunch ” I said not wanting to brag words with her.
“Spoilt brat, you are not even grateful that my mum Is trying to make you a good person in life. You have grown to be a lazy bitch ” she said
I laughed “I don’t say that I’m not lazy but I think I’m better than some dullard that couldn’t use their brain rightfully ” I said teasingly, I don’t want to have problem with her but she’s trying to push me to the world.
“My mum and I are ready to take you to hell, don’t worry since you have the guts to call me a dullard….
“shot up” a voice cut her in, I turned to look it was her brother Hassan
“What is your reward if you take someone to hell, I’ve been watching you and mum and I promise to report you to dad when he comes back ” he said
“and do I look like I care? “
We were all silent for a while before their mum entered, we all greeted her, she answered her. She answered her children politely and gave me a frown look and I frown back at her….
“I know you are a witch so I don’t have to ask why you are looking me in such a way, have you done what I asked you? ” she asked facing me
I scratched my head looking for a befitting words but none was coming up “I’m hungry, I don’t have enough strength to fetch water” I said
She nodded her head “Wow I see, no blood to suck so she’s weak, you will fetch it by force” she said
Before I knew it she pounced on me and forced me to go and fetch water, while I was trying to walk properly with force I fell down and bruise my kneel. Blood began to pot.
“Oh sorry dear” she said and I looked at her in surprise cause she said it softly while Fatima laughed and Hassan blamed his mother….
She said she’ll treat me that I should go to her room and wait for her, I struggled to her room and entered the bathroom, I washed the bleeding wound and waited for her. I heard Hassan telling his mum that he’s going to football field.
Few minutes later she came in with a smile on her face, the smile was strange bug I prayed things moves well cause it might be she doesn’t want her husband to meet me in such state.
“Fatima! Fatima!! Fatima!!! Bring what I asked you to bring for me” she shouted while Fatima answered “okay mum” sluggishly.
“Don’t worry dear you’ll be fine ” she said, I nodded my head. She asked me to lay on the bed. Few minutes later Fatima arrived with a tray, I couldn’t see what was inside cause I was lying. Immediately I felt a sharp pains on my kneels, I jumped up to check, it was Salt. Fatima and her mum sprayed salt on my wound.
The both of them boost into uncontrollable laugh when I began to cry. “stupid and foolish girl after disobeying me you still expect me to treat you. You will regret knowing me” her mum said
I struggle to my room crying, I went straight to the bathroom to wash off the salt cause it was itching seriously.
I never thought they’ll be so wicked to that extent, I layed on my bed and cried about the death of my parents, they wouldn’t have been rich to the extent that they will have enemies that even want their lives. They would have been poor so that we will live happily and always appreciate themselves….
I did not know when I slept off, I woke up to see the tome was 12am already, I walk to the bathroom to pee when an idea stroke me. I laughed inwardly.
Fatima has long hair and beautiful eye brows that makes her mum proud and I was sure she was fast asleep in her room.
I took my shaving stick and scissors, I head to her room. I struggle hard and tried to walk without making sound….
I gently shave all her eye brow and use the scissors to cut half part of her hair. I know she will not be able to go to school with half hair cut so she would have to go and give it full cut…
As I smiled to myself as someone satisfied, I turned to walk out but the door opened and someone entered immediately….

guess who?

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WHAT LIFE STOLE FROM HER
what life stole from her-Episode2

©Joy Ajuma Moses




On a Monday morning Ramatu dressed for school, her uncle who is a business man had traveled for business trip leaving Ramatu, his wife and his two children…. Hassan and Fatima
Hassan the eldest who is a male is three years older than Ramatu while his sister Fatima is same age with Ramatu but Ramatu is a month older than Fatima….
She walk straight to Mrs Fatai after dressing for school and greeted her politely “good morning mum” she said
Mrs Fatai gave her a frown look “who is your mum? You unfortunate child never you call me mum in your life” she said to Ramatu
“okay ma” Ramatu answered trying to be cool
She looked at Ramatu from head to toe, she was so angry with her for no reason “where are you going to if I may ask, what about the clothes I gave you to wash? ” she asked nor minding that Ramatu was dressed for school
“I’ll wash it when I’m back from school cause I need to go to school very early ” she said
Mrs Fatai was so annoyed at Ramatu’s reply “I know that you are a spoilt child and I’m trying to help you so that you’ll become something in life cause you are very unfortunate, you were the one who brought misfortune to your parents but you’ll not be able to do that to I and my family. You better wash those clothes before going to school else you’ll hate your life ” she said
“mum!!!! ” Hassan shouted causing his mother to be jump…
“mum this is inhuman, how would you tell her to wash clothes when you know it’s time for school. You are indirectly abusing her and depriving her from her right” he said
“What? Do you just said that to me your mother? ” Mrs Fatai asked her son angrily ready to give him hot slap but he ran away…
“And you what are you still waiting for? ” she asked Ramatu who was standing innocently… She ran to her room and undress so that she’ll wash the clothes quickly before going to school cause she has test…
Hassan and Fatima left for school, they received warm hug from their mother before leaving for school….
Amarachi the house maid who had watched everything that transpired between Mrs Fatai and Ramatu decided to help Ramatu by doing the washing while Ramatu dried the clothes…..
While the two were washing fast Mrs Fatai sighted them from the window, she mashed her teeth in anger, she thought of how she’ll send Amarachi away without her husband knowing about it….
She walked fast to where they are washing and slapped Ramatu “Do you think I’ve forgotten there was a maid before I asked you to do the washing or what do you think of me? ” she asked
“mum she only decided to assist me so that it will be fast cause I have test to write today ” says Ramatu
Mrs Fatai turned to Amarachi “and you didn’t I asked you to stay away from whatever I’m doing with this girl? You guys have spoilt her enough please I want her to learn…. Inshort go to the kitchen and start preparing lunch ” she said
Amarachi who was almost done with the main washing left for the kitchen while Ramatu continued “lazy brat” Mrs Fatai said to her before leaving…

(Ramatu’s Pov)
I don’t really know why mum was angry with me but it hurt when she mentioned my parents and called me a brat, my mum always teach me house chores and how to cook every weekend…..
She even called me the unlucky child that brought misfortune when I merely knew what happened to my parents, I was also hurt by the robbers but I’m grateful to Allah for spearing my life…..
I just pray that he guides me and help me through from the hand of my uncles wife cause life is not easy with her at all….
I did the washing as fast as I could and ran to dress for school. It was 8am already, I pray that my teachers consider me for coming late….
I took my school bag and head for school, I met my uncles wife at down stairs watching me like someone that have something to do “hmmmm, Ramatu come back here I want to send you ” she called me while I was almost at the gate.
I ran to her in a haste to know what she wanted, she asked me to bring out my jotter that she wants me to buy some food items after school….
I brought out my jotter while she lazily mentioned the stuff, I was so angry to the extent I wish to slap her… If she really wants to treat me bad in my father’s house then I’ll have to be smart and harsh on her…..
I know how to handle wicked and heartless people, if she wants to make life difficult for me then I’m in to make life miserable for her….
I arrived at school at 8:30, the class teacher considered me… She gave me 20 more minutes cause the test has began already… I sighted Fatima who was looking at me, I knew she want answer but I was rushing and the questions seems to be very easy for me, biology is one of my best subjects….
After several signal to no avail that Fatima gave to me, the test was over. I could see anger in her face but I don’t even look like someone who cared.

(Mrs Fatai’s pov)
I just don’t know why I hate Ramatu with passion, she disgust me and I wonder why she did not even join her selfish parents to die….
I delayed her on a purpose, I overheard my daughter talking about test and if I permit her to go she’ll get better marks than Fatima…. I’ve tried my best to convince the form teacher to give Fatima good grades but he insisted that he’s an honest and just man….
All I know is that I’m going to make life a living hell for the battered….

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