Adesewa - S01 E28

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Adesewa - S01 E28

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 28

Nobody has a perfect life. Everybody has problems. Some just know how to deal with it in a best way.

I stared at peace in disbelieve.

“I don’t quite get what you mean”. I said looking directly at her for a better explanation.

She took a deep breath, then she began talking.

” i was once in love with my father driver. I can’t recall how i fell in love. But I do remember being in love. The feeling was awesome, so that makes me understand how you feel for you late love. His name was chibuke, all I know is that I love him… I was blinded by a fake love, I thought he love me the way I do, but I was wrong… He was only using me. He was only interested in my father wealth. It took a very long time for me to realize this. He pretended to love me, and promise me alot of beautiful things. He was able to convinced me to hand over all my father property documents to him… I was a fool, I gave them all to him. A month after, we started realizing some things, before we knew it, he sold all my dad’s properties. We are left with nothing. Due to this my father had an heart attack… I confessed to him but he later died. I felt guilty for his death, cos I know am responsible for his death. But I was able to receive his forgiveness before he gave up the ghost. After his death, the suffering began. I was brought up with a golden spoon, I know nothing about how cruel the world is. I apply for a sales girl in one big restaurant, and that was where I got to meet chibuke again… It was a horrible experience, he treated me like a shit.

Humiliated and disgrace me publicly . He called me a w---e, a slot, I ran back home and cried all my eyes out… I tried to forget him and move on but it was hard. On this red later day, I came back home and I found him inside, I knew his intentions cant be good. I tried to run out but he caught me by my hand I push me hardly on the floor. he tried to have his way with me… I fought back but he was very strong, he overpowered me and have his way with me. He raped me. He got up off me after he was done doing is devil act. Beside where I am was a table knife, I took it and I stabbed him with it. He died at the spot. I never imagine I will kill the man I once love with my hands. I was arrested for murder. And there was where I met attorney Desola. She happens to be someone that believe strongly and fight for women right. I narrated my story to her and she promise to help me win this case. And by God grace she won the case for me and I was set free. She said I killed him in self defense but I know deep down in me was out of anger, and I know she knows also. She just say it to cover me up. Desola gave me a chance to start a new life and who I am today is all by her help. She was an angel sent from above . And that’s my story and ever since then, I took all men as a devil, but your story make me realize that not all are devil… Ay and that’s my story ”

I was completely speechless, totally short of words, I never imagine someone like her would have gone through such a horrendous challenges. Then I began to understand the life quote that says ‘ what I survive might kill you ‘.

“Peace am sorry I need to go now, my daughter will be expecting me by now, I ought to have pick her up from school ” I said. She look at me then smile.

” I have a gift for your daughter, least I forgot, how old is she? ” she asked.

“She’s three years old, going to four” I replied. She smile then she head inside, she come out with a two shopping bags.

” here, this is for her. Extend my regards to her” she said. I look at the packages with full surprise.

“Wao, I really appreciate this, thanks alot ” I said with a smile on.

” I will asked my driver to drop you ” she said the she see me off to the car.

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Later in the evening, I open the packages and I found some clothes, provisions and toys for Ewatomi.

Ewatomi : dad did you buy all this for me?

Me: its a gift from someone to you.

Ewatomi : really? I like it.

Me: I know you will.

Ewatomi : dad, when is mom coming back?

Me: very soon, why did you ask?

Ewatomi : am sad. at school today, my mate were talking about their moms and…

Me: it’s okay dear, mom will come one day.

Ewatomi : OK, let me try the cloth on.

I rested my back on the chair and watch her as she try all the clothes on. She has inherited everything in Adesewa. She resemble her, talks like her even eat like her. I can’t help myself from thinking about Adesewa whenever I look at her. I fell asleep after some time, I opened my eyes and I see Adesewa sitting beside me.

Me : Adesewa, your daughter is waiting for you at home let’s go home.

Adesewa : you still believe am coming home right ?

Me: yes, I make your daughter believe so.

Adesewa : and you too?

Me: yes, somehow.

Adesewa : hmm… I have something for you.

Me : what is it?

Adesewa : its a poem.

Me: oh, I can’t remember when last I listen to a poem OK am all ears.

Adesewa : its not for you, but for my daughter.

Me: oh…

Adesewa : I need you to recite the poem to her.

Me: no problem.

“Sleep, sleep, my beloved,

without worry, without fear,

although my soul does not sleep,

although I do not rest.

Sleep, sleep, and in the night

may your whispers be softer

than a leaf of grass,

or the silken fleece of lambs.

May my flesh slumber in you,

my worry, my trembling.

In you, may my eyes close

and my heart sleep.

One day I’ll come swimming

beside your ship or someone will

and if you hear the siren

listen to it. For if you close your ears

only nothing happens. You will never change.

If I speak of death

which you fear now, greatly,

it is without answers.

except that each

one we know is

in our blood.

Don’t recall graves.

Memory is permanent.

I may not be with you there Ewatomi

But my Love is always there for you

I love you my daughter

And I know you do

Even if am not there with you. ”

I opened my eyes and I found out that have been dreaming since. I look beside me and I saw Ewatomi staring at me.

” what is it dear” I asked her.

She look at me for a while then shuggle her shoulders .

” you were talking in your sleep ” she said.

“Oh do you hear my say any poems? ” I said.

“poems ? Like the one am thought at school? ” she asked innocently.

I look at her then smile.

” yes, its something your mom cherished, don’t worry, I will recite all her poems for you” I said then I hug her.

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Motunrayo has now become a very consistent friend to Ewatomi and i. Sometimes she will take Ewatomi with her for the weekend. I always pray that God should answer her prayer and grant her a child. According to what she told me, she has been married for 10 years without being conceive of a child, Her husband relatives became her feared enemies, they torment her life and promise to trow her loads out, if she didn’t conceive. Her husband happens to be someone that love her unconditionally, if not for him, the relatives would have trow out her loads. I noticed that her happiest moment are always with Ewatomi. And the two are very fond of each other.

On a very stressful day, after the day work around the evening time, I lied inside my wheel barrow resting, a young boy of about 10 years old approached me.

” excuse me sir, I need to take some loads down the road, can you be in my service ” he said. I look at him for a while then I answered.

” am sorry boy, am already done for today. I don’t work late, go see if you will find another person ” I said. He look at me with a sad face then he prostrated pleading with me. After a while, I consider his pleas and followed him. On getting there, I found a lady standing beside the goods, and with the facial resemblance Am sure the lady will be his sister.

” Lizzy, didnt I tell you I will see one, and here he is ” he said facing his sister and pointing at me.

” are you sure this one can carry all the loads? ” she said giving me a nasty look, I remain quite and didn’t say a word out.

” of cos he can, he is a gentle man, ” the boy said with a big grin on.

” Gentle man you say? A gentle man dont do such a job and beside I don’t like him, he is too dirty and his breath stink, don’t let him touch my things please ” she said giving me another nasty look and a long hiss. Well I felt embarrassed and I made to move when the boy suddenly stop and pleaded with me not to be annoyed.

” please sir, don’t be mad with my sister, she is always like that, I beg of you ” he said.

” its okay boy, am not angry, take care “. I said then I find my way. On my way back I saw a two men buying some stuffs in a near by shop, their voice sound familiar so I took a closer look at them and to my total dismay its no one but Gbenga and his father.

To be continued….