Cont.
And the most thing that amazes me is the
fact that you saw Obed in your dreams.
He was the same person God used as an instrument to bring me this far and answer
my prayers.”
Adzo didn’t really understand the whole
story Mansa was trying to tell her but she
knew that she had also been through a lot.,
“I know you won’t understand me, but trust me, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. You may be blamed for all the
misfortunes that surrounds you but there
will be a time that you will be a blessing to
other people’s life like I am today.
I sing in church and through that people see the glory of God. Adzo, I will help you. But for now, are you ready to accept Jesus as your personal saviour? Mansa asked.
“Yes Madam, but how do I do that? She
ignorantly asked.
“Close your eyes and say this after me” Mansa said.
She did exactly what Mansa told her and
after their short prayer Mansa and Adzo
decided to rush to Nana’s house so that
Nana will take her to the hospital Nhyira
was. Adzo by then had already told her
everything and the events that led her into
running away and eventually ending up at
the church where she met Mansa.
Mansa led Adzo to the car where her
husband, Kuu, was waiting for her. She opened the back door for her then she
went in and sat. Kuu (Mansa’s husband)
didn’t know who Adzo was and was
wondering what was going on.
“Is everything alright? Kuu asked.
“Yes my love, this is Adzo. She really needs our help, I can’t tell you everything now
until we get home, but I need you to follow
this direction she gave me, we need to get
there as soon as possible.” Mansa said.
Kuu who also had an accommodating heart quickly did as Mansa had said and in no time they got to their destination, that’s
Nana’s house. It was rather unfortunate that they met his absence. Adzo then gave them the direction to Ruby’s house where she knew she will meet Ruby.
Without wasting anytime, they were on their way to Ruby’s house.
Meanwhile, Nana had just joined Ruby and
Sakina at the living room. Ruby requested
that he be with her as she goes to confront
Efe. They all headed to Efe’s room where
they met her sitting on her bed with her head buried in her hand crying heavily.
Ruby had never seen her like this before,
she knew Efe to be the hard and difficult
type but you could see that this issue had
really eaten her up.
Even though Efe wasn’t ready to tell Ruby the evil things she had done, as soon as she saw her, she quickly ran towards her, knelt down and held her legs asking for
forgiveness.
Ruby being the soft type couldn’t hold back her tears, she cried as Efe began confessing all that she had done to her even before Ruby could open her mouth and utter a word. It was as if some force had driven her into confessing.
“Please forgive me, madam. She told me to
do everything. I fed him with that substance for the past 3 months and that
was the cause of his death and as if that
wasn’t enough, I had an affair with Fred
and I’m already pregnant for him” Efe said.
Ruby was much interested with the person
she was referring to than Fred’s issue. She was long over him and even though it
hurts, she was not bothered than knowing
who was responsible for her father’s death.
“Who gave you the substance? Tell me now, Efe, Who gave tou the substance” Ruby anxiously asked.
“I can’t madam, I can’t” Efe said. She was
finding it difficult to reveal the culprit to
Ruby, but Ruby insisted.
Efe had nothing else to hide, she had no
option than to say the truth.
“Madam, it’s your mother, she ordered me to do this. She wants to move in with her
husband and son at the village, where I
came from. In fact they are already here”
Efe disclosed it.
“Are you talking about that man and the
young boy who came here this afternoon? Ruby asked.
“Yes madam, the young boy is Aziz, your
step brother and Mr. Abdul is actually your
mother’s first husband.”
This made Ruby more furious and angry.
The love she even had for her mother just disappeared within seconds. The fact that
her mother actually killed her father
because of Mr. Aziz was what got her heart
filled with hatred. All this while it was now
clear that her mother never loved her
father. Without thinking twice about this, Ruby just called out Nana, instructing him to call the police immediately.
“Ruby, Don’t you think you should re
consider this, at least, listen to what your
mother has to say first” Nana suggested. Ruby looking very angry turned and
watched Nana in a manner that obviously
showed how angry she was.
“I already know what to say. As I’m
speaking now, my mother is lying beside
that idiot who calls himself Mr. Aziz at the boys quarters.” Ruby said.
“What, your mother is….” Nana said.
“You heard me, just call the police now.”
Ruby said and together with Nana they
both left Efe’s room leaving her with Sakina.
Ruby just locked Sakina and Efe up and took the keys away. They both shouted out from the room but Ruby ignored them. Nana however had already called the police and they were on their way to the scene.
Together with Ruby, they sat at the hall
while Nana tried to calm Ruby down. All this while ruby’s mother was still enjoying her sleep lying in Mr.Abdul’s arms.
Ruby looked very angry now and full with
hatred however they got distracted when
they saw a vehicle entering into the
compound. Initially they thought it was the police until they got out to meet them and
noticed it was Adzo and some strange
people whom they had not seen before.
Adzo had actually come with Mansa and her husband Kuu.
As soon as Ruby saw Adzo, she embraced her, despite all these happenings, her love
for Adzo was unique.
Ruby however invited them in and without
wasting any time, Adzo asked how Nhyira
was faring.
“She is fine, Adzo. But where have you been all this while” Nana asked.
Before Adzo could open her mouth to talk,
they all heard the noise of a siren which
seemed to be coming towards the house.
The police had arrived and quickly Ruby led them to Efe’s room and arrested her. While she was being dragged away she kept on pleading and asking for forgiveness.
“Efe, I have already forgiven you, but the
law has to take its course” Ruby said.
Together with all those who were present,
Ruby again led the police to the boys quarters and there they arrested her
mother who was still half naked.
“what is going on here, who the hell are
these people” Ruby’s mother said trying to
resist arrest.
“Mum, how could you? you killed my own father, your husband all because of these
people” Ruby said.
“How can you accuse me of such a thing,
Am innocent. Efe did everything, she
poisoned your father. she had been feeding that substance over months now.” Her mother said.
“How did you know that mum, how did you if you were not the one who gave it to her” Ruby said.
Her mother was silent. she had nothing else to say. The police handcuffed her. However the police recognized Mr.Abdul. Apparently he has been wanted for some months now for child trafficking. They also arrested him.
Adzo who kept watching from a distance
began crying as they led them away.
“Adzo, don’t cry, my mother didn’t love me even to the extent of murdering my own
father” Ruby said.
“mmm, you see that man, He is responsible
for my pregnancy” Adzo said.
“Adzo, it doesn’t matter, you are with me
now, I will take care of you and the baby. he can be responsible but he is not going to be the father” Ruby assured her.
Aziz and Sakina stood begging Ruby to set
Mr.Abdul and Efe free and forgive them for
what they have done.
“My own mother is also going to face the law. I have forgiven them but for now they
have the state to deal with. And as for the
two of you. I need you to get out of my
house immediately” Ruby said and together with Nana and Adzo they walked out on them leaving them stranded. Mansa and Kuu were just waiting for them
at the living room. That was when Adzo
introduced Ruby and Nana to them. That
night was very special as they all felt the
need to accept Jesus as their personal
saviour. Even though Ruby and Nana already were Christians, through Adzo and Mansa they got their faith strengthened in the word of God.
Three months down the line, Aziz and
Sakina settled in the village living separate lives however, Ruby’s mother and Efe were
both guilty and were sentenced to life in
prison. Ruby didn’t abandon her mother
completely. She frequently visited her at the prison and eventually she confessed to
Ruby why she committed that crime. Mr. Abdul was also sentenced to 20years in
prison with hard labor. Meanwhile, Fred had also given his life to Christ after Baaba left him for the light skinned guy.
Adzo lived under the roof of Ruby and
together they became very happy living with each other. They were more like blood related sisters.
It was during this time that Ruby actually
began falling for Nana. Eventhough it took
time for her to realize it she frequently goes
to his place for a visit and take Nhyira out to the children’s park. She accepted her as
her own now. What even strengthened
their friendship was the fact that they all
worshiped together at Mansa’s church and
that made them more happier than they
were before.
THE END
SORRY for the lateness.
Appreciation to all the Reader.
Hope that you all take your inspiration from this story.