34. The Funeral 6

Ugo, who felt that it was absurd for her senior to be preparing breakfast in the kitchen while she stayed back in the bedroom, insisted.

“Do not bother about my rest because I have had enough of it. I can keep you company.”

“It is all right, if you insist.”

Subsequently, they served Uncle Emma and Callum, who was already out of his room. While they were peacefully having their breakfast, the Igwe - traditional ruler, strolled in. He had a thing for Ugo since her husband sent her away, and she had vehemently refused to give his proposal a thought. It was not a secret in the community that the Igwe, a sixty-eight years old man, wanted to add her to his harem. When he heard through an intel that she was around, he set out to check on her.

“I greet you, Emma.”

He greeted with an impish smile. Now, Uncle Emma and Callum, who were startled by his voice, looked towards the gate to see the greeter. They halted their meal and watched him scanning the compound as he walked towards the hut. Then