Must Read: Razor Tongue - Season 1 - Episode 3

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Must Read: Razor Tongue - Season 1 - Episode 3

John and Eureka sat opposite Sheila in the
sitting room. They wanted to have a word with
her before they head to Sheraton hotel where
Martha was having her birthday party.

She turned forty a few days ago and had
decided to throw a party and celebrate with her
family and a few friends and colleagues.
She hopes her parents won’t talk at length. She
wasn’t sure if she could sit and listen to them
for more than an hour. There was a time they
spoke to her for three long hours! She thought
she was going to go mad that day. At times,
she wonders why parents like giving their
children lectures.

“We have beaten this same issue to a pulp. I
am tired of talking about it. We are your
parents and we love you, but, we will not
tolerate this senseless attitude of yours, ” her
father’s stern gaze drilled into her blank ones.
“Must you reply anyone, I mean, anyone that
insults you? Must you retaliate whenever
someone offends you? Why can’t you let peace
reign in your relationship with people?” Her
mother’s angry tone wasn’t lost to her.

Everybody including her parents feel that she
has a bad attitude. But, they don’t understand.

A long time ago, she had decided that she
won’t allow anyone to take her for granted.

Whoever brings trouble her way must be
prepared to fight a war. She can’t just sit back
and allow people to walk all over her. She was
not a weakling.
“You used to have good friends at school. But
where are they now? You have driven all of
them away with your braziness. Your are going
to graduate from school soon, aside from
getting a certificate, you are suppose to build
meaningful relationships. This world is a small
place. You can meet anyone anywhere.”
Sheila looked away. What does her father know
about her friends? Ex-friends since the
beginning of the second semester. She hopes
their lecture will end soon. What time was the
party supposed to start?
“As a born again Christian, you are not
representing Christ at all.”

She rolled her eyes. Here we go again. Trust her
mother to bring God into the conversation. God
himself is not silly. Didn’t he say an eye for an
eye in the Old Testament?
Although in the New Testament, Jesus said, if
someone slap you, one should turn the other
cheek. Hogwash! That is being chicken-hearted.

A very dumb response to an angressive action.

She believes in God and all that, but, at times,
following biblical principles was suicidal,
especially in this age and times.

“Are you listening?”
Sheila shifted in her seat and avoided looking at
them directly. Why won’t she be listening? She
has ears, and the last time she checked, they
were working perfectly. John and Eureka
exchanged glances.
“It is your aunt’s birthday, we hope today will
end in peace,” her mother eyed her.
A frown creased her brows. Peace? Of course, as
long as no one antagonizes her. Does her
parents think she goes about looking for trouble
everywhere she goes?
“We have being labelled with bad names
among the entire family because of you.”

Her frown deepened.
“Just try and avoid trouble today.”
Her parents got to their feet. Sheila crossed her
arms against her b0s0m.
“I will stay back.”
Eureka placed her hands on her hips, “Young
woman, pick up your bag and let us go. I am
not in the mood for any of your tantrums. It is
your duty as a member of the Adams family to
attend all the family functions, except if you are
sick. Are you sick? Answer me!”
Her mother rarely raise her voice at her, except
when she has lost her temper. Duh! She was
also upset too. She doesn’t like when people
assume things about her.

John placed a hand on his wife’s shoulder, “It is
okay darling.”

Sheila picked up her bag and stormed out of
the sitting room. Everybody should just avoid
her at the party. If anyone dares attempt to
upset her, heads will roll.
Eureka collasped in her husband’s arms, “I am
tired honey. I am so tired. That young woman…
I am at my wits end.”
“I know love. I know. God never fails,” he held
her closer.