Episode 40
Gerald confirmed the presence of the tugs and further intimated that Alhaji was at their place last night and instructed I should be killed if I ever show my face there.
Though I was feeling the absence of CHRISTABEL the more. I know it will be suicidal to go to her place after all these intimidations. I had to take solace in the fact that she is still with me.
In that brief moment, I knew she was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I know I will never be able to leave her no matter the goings.
There is no changing my mind dad. I love him and he loves me too.
You love who?
TEM of course.
How could you mention this idiot's name when I am talking to you about something very important to you,me and everyone here.
Why not? I love him, his name and everything about him. His name gives me immense happiness, his name pronounces love,trust,confidence, and hope. She muttered almost breathlessly.
Sharrap her dad shouted, his hand descending on Christabel's face. Careful not to wound her, Alhaji cautioned.
Handle her with more care her mum put in. Adding she is still very ill and sick.
She is weak, but she had the strength of saying such nonsense to ridicule me, all of us to say.
Look Christabel he continued, there should be no mention of this boy's name in my house and whether you are sick or not, Alhaji will begin talk on your marriage on the 24th. Do you hear me?
Christabel made a mental calculation , 24th will be two weeks from that day.
In fact I had wanted him to start right away. But he viewed it will be better when he starts his leave and that will begin on the 22nd , he concluded.
Whether he starts this night or the next decade, it makes no difference, CHRISTABEL said.
To be continued
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