ifeanyi and Kamsi had settled everything and were now together in the shop gusting and catching up on old times at the backyard while the sales girls went about their duty.
"Love birds"It was Lydia's voice.
Ifeanyi and Kamsi turned around to look at her.
Kamsi stood up and gave her a warm hug. "Here comes the newest bride in town. Howfar nau"Ifeanyi teased
Lydia dragged a chair and sat down.
"Biko leave that one.. How are you?"She asked looking from Kamsi to Ifeanyi
"We're fine as you can see.."Kamsi said
"I guess Kam must have told you everything.. It was actually my idea and it was the best for.."
"Lydia it's OK.. Kamsi told me everything. And I appreciate your effort. Shows you're a good friend who looks out for her friends. It helped me alot and I must thank you"Ifeanyi said with smiles
"Thank you too Ify for all your care, love and support.. Earnestly, I appreciate"Lydia said
Turning to Kamsi, she said "Kam, I knew you for a short period of time but I must saw you have a nice heart. The only thing you need to work on is your temperament as a lady..you should get married someday and be a mother and a wife.. Your temper would determine the outcome of your marriage"
"I understand everything you've said and believe me, am working on it"Kamsi smiled
"Well, I came to tell you both that I and my husband would be leaving for the U.K tomorrow morning.."
"chai so soon?"Kamsi said with a sad tone
"Yes dear.. That's what he wants"Lydia replied.
"I'll miss you so much!"Kamsi said as she busted into tears hugging Lydia.
"Please don't make me cry.. Don't.. Please"Lydia said as she held Kamsi crying too..
Both of them where holding themselves and crying.
"Ahahn! What's with the crying competition? Someone would come here and assume that someone died.. Kamsi, she's not going to the U.K for bad, she's not going there to die either..so stop crying! And you too Lydia, you'd always come back to see us here right?"
Lydia nodded her head in affirmative as she wiped her tears.
"Now that you're leaving, I want to share a good news with both of you.."Kamsi said sniffing in catarrh and cleaning her face with the hem of her dress
"What is it?"Lydia asked
"Ify m.. Lydia.. Uhmm.. How do I say it?"Kamsi said bending her head..
"Talk jor"Ifeanyi poked her and she laughed.
"OK.. OK.. Am pregnant.. Am 2 months pregnant."Kamsi said
Ifeanyi looked at her in surprise. Lydia too was surprised.
"Yes.. Lydia, that time I was sick and went to the hospital, that was when it was confirmed but I didn't want to let anyone know at that time. Coupled with the fact that I had to give Ify space.. That's why I didn't tell any of you"Kamsi explained
"You mean it? Like you're carrying my child? My baby! Oh my God.. Kamsi igbuolam.. You have killed me!!"Ifeanyi screamed in shock. He looked so angry..
Lydia and Kamsi exchanged puzzled glances
"Ify m what is wrong? Are you not happy?"Kamsi asked in shock
"Don't even touch me! How could you.. How?..no no.."Ifeanyi screamed pacing about in confusion
"Ifeanyi you're scaring me. I thought you love her and this should be a good news so why the change of attitude? Why? What's wrong?!"Lydia asked in surprise.
Kamsi was already crying.
Ifeanyi knelt before the crying Kamsi
"You don't get it do you? I love you and am fuxking excited at this news. This is the best I've ever heard all my life. Kamsi am going to be a father? wow!!"Ifeanyi screamed hugging her tightly
"Then if you're happy why did you react that way?"Kamsi asked confused
"You felt really bad right?"Ifeanyi asked
"Yes.. I felt so stupid and useless"Kamsi started crying again
"Well that's the same way you made me feel all those months you went away from me.. Made me feel empty and useless"
Lydia laughed as she now understood it..
"So you were paying me back ehn! Big head.. You scared me!!"Kamsi hit him playfully While he laughed..
"I love you baby.. So much.. God, I can't wait to be a father.."Ifeanyi said
"Kamsi, you are so coming to the States to give birth to this baby.."Lydia said as they hugged each other..
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The next morning, Lydia and Felix were set to go to the airport. Felix however called for a meeting between his father and brothers.
"Kenechukwu! Ibeabuchi!"He called them
"Yes brother"They chorused
"Kene! Ibeh!!"He called again
They looked at themselves in surprise
"Brother we are here"They replied
"How many times did I call you two?"
"Two times"
"OK.. That shows you both have ears. Papa, you are a living witness.. Sweetheart, you're here, bear me witness"
Lydia and Obi nodded.
"Kene and Ibeh, I've heard all your escapades in this village. How you roam about the village aimlessly stealing people's yams and animals in their traps. Anugom ya o.. I've heard.. It's like both of you have vowed to be useless not so?"
"No brother.. I've never stolen in my life, maybe it's Ibeh"Kene said
"If I give you hot knock eh.. Which one is "maybe it's Ibeh"? Are you in any way mad?"Ibeh cursed
"Taaaaaar unu mechie onu ure! (Close your rotten mouths)"Obi shouted at them
"Well, as the saying goes, an idle man is the devil's workshop. Since you two have decided not to go to school, I thought of a way to keep you both busy. But I also noticed that if both of you are together, you tend to be unserious and think stupidly. So I devised a means of putting you two apart"
They looked at themselves surprised.
"Ibeh!"
"Yes brother"
"I have a friend in Lagos who deals in motor spare parts. He is a very successful man. Known in Lagos and it's environs.. You will go there and serve him for 3 years after which he will settle you. I too will give you 5 million naira once you're done serving him to establish yourself and I might even bring you over to U.K to establish the business only if you behave well"Felix said
"Chai brother.. Am grateful.. Am so sorry grateful.."Ibeh said happily
"Kene!"Felix called
"Yes brother"Kene replied expectantly
"You must return back to school and write your SSCE exams then you can decide if you want to go into business or further your education..i will pay all your fees and send you monthly allowance for you and Papa"
"Thank you brother"
"That would be all for now."He gave them some money before standing up..
"ermm before I forget, you will be leaving this village tomorrow, no wasting of time. I've talked to my friend already and he's expecting you. Take"He handed Ibeh a complimentary card
"That's his address and phone number to contact him.. please be a good boy and don't disappoint me"
"Trust me brother.. I won't.."He promised as they helped Lydia and Felix carry their luggages into the boot driving off to the airport
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2 YEARS LATER
"KAMSIYO BUSH BAR" is now a well known place with up to 6 branches across the country (Enugu, Lagos, PH, Onitsha, Abuja, and Imo state). Work was ongoing in 3 other states to build branches there.
With the help of Kamsi and Jonathan(financially), Ifeanyi grew to become a millionaire.
"I mean, I can't believe our dream of owning bush bars within and outside the country is slowly materializing"Kamsi said as she lay on the bed with her Husband, Ifeanyi.
Opxxx!!
I forgot to tell you.. Ifeanyi got married to Kamsi 3 months after Lydia travelled out..and they had a baby girl (Chidiuto) in the U.K as promised by Lydia..
"You said it Uto'm.. You said we were going to be rich and own bars all over the country and even outside.. I love you babe, you and Uto'm has been the best thing ever"
"So me and Chidiuto are now sharing same name abi? You will call her Uto'm and call me Uto'm too"Kamsi said feigning anger
"Both of you are sweet nau"Ifeanyi laughed
"Mummy! Mummy!! I want to poo-poo!!"Chidiuto banged the door
"Oh God.. Not again!!"Kamsi said under her breath and Ifeanyi laughed
"Mummy!! The poo-poo wants to come out o"The 1 and half old baby screamed
"Am coming baby!!"Kamsi said getting up from the bed.
Ifeanyi laughed hard.. Kamsi looked at him angrily and stoned him the pillow before going out to attend to her demanding daughter..
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