The Widow - S01 E02

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The Widow - S01 E02

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The Widow: Day 2

"You know that your days are numbered in this house. You are a widow and this is my brother's house. Everything here belongs to me as his elder brother. The truth is that I'm actually the only person who is supporting you among my extended family. Everyone is against you. I have been speaking out for you since this issue started. If not that I have been speaking out in your favour, my extended family would have come here to throw you out immediately my brother's death was announced. However, because I like you, I asked them to give you more time and they agreed. You know that you did not bear children for my brother, and this leaves you very vulnerable here. I'm a compassionate man, which is why I'm here to help you navigate this difficult situation." Ajuka was talking to Simi and both of them were sitting in the living room of the gigantic building.

It has been 24 hours since the extended family visited and accused Simi of killing her husband. They had no evidence or shred of fact to back up their claims, but they pinned the blame on her and there was no one to speak in her favour. She had not been herself since they visited. She She had not been herself since they visited. She was shocked when she saw Ajuka paying her a private visit. They were sitting closely, using one chair.

"If you allow me to help you, I will rescue you from this difficult situation you have found yourself in. You know you are not from the Igbo tribe and you don't know our culture. Your family is not close to this place. All your family members are in Lagos state, so, none of them would come to help you out when the real heat starts. You should better allow me to help you. This is why I chose to visit you alone so that I will tell you what to do so that everyone will stop disturbing you. If you allow me to help you, you can actually still inherit your husband's wealth." Ajuka said mischievously as if he had everything planned out. He was talking in low tones as if the things he was saying had a criminal undertone.

"See, you are a woman. You need a strong back up for you to be able to tackle my extended family members and win. Your husband is not here to fight for you. Like I said earlier, nobody in the family likes you. In fact, all of them told your husband not to marry you. He only got married to you out of strong head. Have you not seen? Since he married you, every one of us cut him off? None of his relatives used to visit this house when he was alive. So, you see that you are in a difficult situation. No one in the family will support you. They are all waiting like tigers to pounce on you at the slightest opportunity. I have been the one holding them back all these while. So, you have to thank me and allow me to help you more." Ajuka continued to talk without breathing. Simi listened to Ajuka without uttering any words. She had her hands folded as if she was catching cold. She was eager to hear the plan that Ajuka has for her.

"Like I said, I have come here with a plan. I think you should allow me to execute the plan. It will favour you." Ajuka said.

"What plans do you have? How do you intend to help me when you were the one threatening me here just yesterday? Have forgotten so soon? How do you want me to trust that whatever plan you have will not be to eliminate me?" Simi asked Ajuka with her face heavily frowned suspiciously.

"Not at all! I said earlier that I'm here to help you. You must have to believe and trust me for things to go well. I promise you will be allowed to live here and enjoy your husband's wealth if you do what I ask." Ajuka said, trying to pretend that he was going to be honest, but his intentions were anything but pure.

"And what is it that you want me to do? How do you intend to help me? What do you want to do for me?" Simi asked curiously.

"I want you to be my wife. You know, I'm supposed to inherit you from my brother. He is not alive anymore. Let me take over and become the man in your life, then, everyone will back off and stop disturbing you. It is as simple as that. All those people who want to take over your husband's wealth are doing so because they have not seen a man behind you. Once they see a strong man like me by your side, all of them will run away. Very simple." Ajuka said, simplifying the whole thing as if it was a simple matter.

"You must be out of your mind to think that I will accept to be your wife. Who gave you that kind of idea? The idea must have come from the deepest part of hell. I cannot do it! I cannot be your wife, no way!" Simi said, standing up from the chair and shifting far away from Ajuka as if he was smelling.

"Look at you! I'm offering you a golden opportunity to solve your problems and you are throwing it away like a piece of rag. I'm still young and handsome and I'm still capable of browsing websites. All you have to do is to accept my proposal and all the family members disturbing you will back off. I'm like a lion, and no one will come near you if they see a lion protecting you. This is a golden opportunity you should not miss. Remember, you are a widow."

"I can never accept your proposal. You are an evil man with dark intentions. All your plans will not work. Please, leave my house immediately." Simisola said.

"Okay! I will leave, but get ready to be chased out of this house. It is my brother's house. I will personally bring my family members to pursue you. You are daring me right? Just watch and see." Ajuka said as he leaves the room.