Beyond a Wave of Storm

regard to the fair and warm weather. They weren't much bustling and hustling a

set about tidying the kitchen. They cleared out the the dinning section, wash

ou help me with the gr

d Sedoo who was now mo

eggs, and butter. We shall be having cupcakes

k au

lled and asked of you yesterday." She re

w's he ov

g fine, just that h

uch too. Is he com

entioned that to me. Well, there's a packa

t!" Sedoo che

aid it's for you. Don't get

e. My uncle doesn't call at my ba

your uncle's intention is to sp

aunt is jealous...." S

congratulations to you for finally

shall call and convey my

that woul

some few months of hectic stay in school. She was done with watching an invirogating TV program and stomped up

d in sleep before she got arou

ut to be broken. Fear sent her pulse racing as she jumped out of bed in reaction to the sudden flow of adrenaline in her blood. Torrents of negative thought

histicated by doubts and kept contemplating on what to do. She tried ringing her aunt but none of the networks seemed to pull through. Vinci, who co

o whoever the raving lunatic at

d and she could clearly hear the yel

, open this gate now!" Th

suddenly recognized and r

Mama," she

Where is that abbreviated piece of nothing you call yo

rket." Sedoo stammered uneasily and

lly wriggled off her handbag and headed straight to the living room,

d and plonked herself down on the settee. She shrugged her shoulde

n hearing the petters of a baby's feet, or rather, enjoying the company of my grand children. Yet, the wretched wife of his had decided to bring nothing good but shame and disgrace to this family. I can't

ass of juice? or should I get you s

horrific stare at Sedoo. "Get lost from my sight, I see you've lost possession of your mental

e thought of what would become of her aunt immed

horn signalled her return, and

dam," the ga

ded as she took out some plastic bags co

, let me help yo

the shopping

nks,

the gateman stuttered."Uncle's mother is around aga

et into a fight with you, cause she seems

trouble for everyone especially Doote

one is going to fight okay? You need not worry, I will

back door, while I quickly go in

e gateman nodded

ill at ease at the sight of her moth

oon Mama, you

ashamed of yourself!" she said fiercely. "This is the 7th year of your stay in my son's house; yet, you haven't

od still an

a whole bulk of misfortunes!" she snapped. "What more has my eyes not seen? Is it not evident enough that you disposed your womb in the past to prostitution?" she began framing false attestations. "Didn't it cross your mind that you were going to be married someday? Your womb is gone and you've cast a spell ov

er mother-in-law's invective words

given you a grandchild, but I promise to do that soon by God's grace.The doctor informed the last time that I may likely have a child to hold, an

of angry buzzing set in as the

must take a second wife. I would definitely help him find one, and I don't care if he debates to my decision. It's high time you left this house and give way for another person. Eggless whores like you, deserve no space in paradise," she uttered spitefully and arose to leav

ee, with her eyes raised to the ce

er of your desperate child? when would you erase my tears and free me from bei

stood watching the whole truama. She quick

es aren't on the way," She gently wiped tears off her aunt's face and continued. "God has a reason for every delay. I earnestly believe that He is still working behind the scenes and would c

e my life would have been without having you around me. You're more like a child to me.Yo

for me to be a shoulder you can cry on, on occasions

s jewel." she responded soberly with