contract - Season 1 - Episode 51

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 51

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Abena’s brain stopped working for that
moment. Then slowly, she started to
process what Tobi had said.
Mama.

Oh s--t.

It was Tobi’s mother. She didn’t plan for
that at all. The elderly woman gave her a
scrutinizing gaze, and Abena wondered why
she didn’t wear something nicer than
leggings and an oversized shirt.

“Isn’t this my son’s house? Since when do I
have to let you know before I come?” She
heard Mama’s velvety voice. Tobi just rolled
his eyes still smiling.
Did he not understand the situation?
“Omo mi. Who is this girl?” She asked, still
standing outside the door, looking at Abena,
or rather, at Abena’s stomach.
Tobi shifted uncomfortably from one foot to
the other. “Oh. Mama. This is Abena, she’s
my… friend ?”

Then suddenly a broad smile lit up on his
face, he slung his arm around Abena’s
shoulder before she could protest.
“And she’s pregnant with my baby.”
Mama’s scrutinizing scowl was suddenly
replaced with a warm smile and an excited
squeal.

“Why didn’t you say so? Oh, my daughter,
welcome to the family.” Mama said pulling
Abena into a warm but uncomfortable hug.
“Sarah, go and wait for me in the car.” She
said to the chubby woman she had brought,
who scowled and left.

“Mama. Who was that?” Tobi asked, a
mischievous smile playing on his lips.
“Oh. Just one girl I was trying to set you up
with. But who knew that my son would
finally listen to me, and she’s so beautiful.”
Mama laughed sitting down and pulling
Abena with her.

“My daughter, were you cooking? You
shouldn’t stress yourself, let Tobi do that for
you.” Abena nodded and looking at Tobi
giving him a look that said, ‘I’m going to get
you for this.’

“Abena. That’s not Yoruba. What kind of
name is that?” Mama asked.
“It’s Ghanaian ma. My mother was Ghanaian
but my father was from Osun State.” Abena
explained.

“Ohh. So where are your parents now?”
“They passed away a long time ago.” Abena
said quietly.

“Oh, well that’s sad. But I can be your
mother now, okay?”

Abena felt a pang of guilt as she nodded her
head. Sure, his mother was overwhelming,
but she didnt deserve the lies they were
telling.

“Mama, let me check what I’m cooking and
get you something to drink.” Abena said,
standing up quickly.
“Okay. Tobi, follow her. You better be taking
care of her oh! I can finally have a daughter-
in-law and a grandchild, so you better
behave and take care of her.” She pointed
her finger at Tobi who just rolled his eyes.
Grandchild, yes.

Daughter-in-law, not exactly.
“Mama. I know how to take care of a
woman.” Tobi grumbled, and Abena laughed
in spite of her anger.

“I know. You didn’t even go to work today.
Very surprising. I didn’t know you were
capable of missing work for one day.” Mama
teased.

“Shayy, Mama. Him and that his work, ehn.”
Abena added and Mama laughed.
As Abena walked into the kitchen, she heard
Mama tell Tobi, “She’s good for you.”
As she turned off the gas, and got a pitcher
of orange juice from the fridge, Tobi walked
in grinning.