Market Ghost - S01 E02

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Market Ghost - S01 E02

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 2

Two.

Madam Jessica wasn’t feeling comfortable anymore, so she dragged mama uka into the shop.

“Who is he?”, Madam Jessica peeped at the strange man

“Who? Mama uka was confused

” That man na, ” madam Jessica pointed at him

” The one putting on blue polo?

“Yes, madam Jessica frowned

” Oga solo, our new watchman”, mama uka made her way out side

” Since when? Madam Jessica threw her hands in the air, expressing disbelief.

” Osas,” mama uka called.

“Yes mummy”, osas replied.

“Look after my shop,” she grabs madam Jessica’s hand , “let’s go”

” To where? ” Madam Jessica asked

” Let me introduce you to him na”, mama uka replied

” Introduce who to who,” madam Jessica sat down on the VIPs chair , ” I want to buy one paint of beans”

Mama uka respected herself never to push her further because madam Jessica is a woman of pride.

“But, madam Jessica stood up and went closer to mama uka, ” isn’t he supposed to be at the main gate?

Mama uka signed, “hmm…” She took a deep breath, ” my customer, the whole thing is even funny, he was asked to stay there oo but he was so adamant on staying here, so the committee agreed, since this part of the market is where the thief patronizes well enough and also because…

A young girl ran in, interrupting all.

“Lock up your shops quickly, they are coming oo”

Osas packed the whole goods inside at the blink of an eye as mama uka brought them inside and locked the shop.

They didn’t make a sound so as not to be noticed, they were there for four good hours until they were sure that there was no more sounds from the marchers.

When they came out, it looked as if there was a fifth world war, so deserted. It was like nnuska during the Biafra.

Everyone began to come out one after the other.

” I hope they are all gone,” a woman asked.

“Check maybe your children are complete”, a man shouted.

” Lower your voice oga, ” a woman cautioned , instead the man sighed , just then the market returned back to their activities with quarrels.

Madam Jessica eyes searched for the man, “madam, there is a problem”

Osas stood outside his mother’s shop, ” why is Mr solo still sitting in that position? Or is he one of them…

Watch out for three…

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