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Two Weeks Later. At Callum's House.After Callum ensured that the contractors had laid the foundations of the four bedroom detached duplexes, he returned to the city. His wife was glad to see him, and she inquired, “What kept you so long, my dear?” Callum smiled and explained, “Just like I said over the phone, I stayed back to ensure that there would be no attack on mama from any quarters.”Now, his wife, who would welcome any excuse that was connected with her mother, was convinced, and she pressed on, “You are right. I fear the chief priest and his fetish practices. I hope he did not summon mama to the shrine?”“I'm glad that you saw reasons with me. He attempted to do that, but Uncle Emma intimidated him.” To stop her from asking more questions, he feigned hunger. “I'm starving…” “Starving? His wife interrupted. She gave him a searching look and asked. “Didn't you take the complimentary snacks in the aircraft?” Now, Callum ignored her question and demanded with finality, “Get my fo
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“I'm fine, Sir. How may I help you, Sir?” The guard inquired respectfully.“I want to see Evans,” he requested.“Who is Evans?” The guard, who was not aware of another name apart from the GMD, inquired with a worried look. Now, Bruno was reluctant to address Evans as the Group Managing Director, but he had no choice.“I mean the Group Managing Director,” he remarked.“I see. Visitors are not permitted to drive in, Sir. That is the visitors' park,” the guard advised, pointing at the visitors' car park.“Who says I'm a visitor? Don't you know me?” Bruno blurted out. “Who are you, Sir?” The guard, who had never seen him at a close range or seen him driving himself, inquired innocently.At that point, Silas, who had been watching them from the surveillance and felt that the guard had spent longer time with the visitor, sent for him.“Who is that and what does he want?” Silas inquired when the guard walked up to him.“He said he came to see the Group Managing Director.”“For what?” Silas a
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On that note, he drafted an application letter, which was more of an apology letter. He stated that he needed the job badly because he had a family to take care of. He concluded the application with a sympathetic story. (… Do recall your assurance that I am free to reapply. Presently, my children are at home. I cannot afford to send them back to school because of my predicament. Yours truly, Bruno Angus.) Thereafter, he sent the application to the dedicated email address and walked into the house after concealing his stress.At the Group Managing Director's Office.The Human Resources Manager, Faye Charlie, a thirty-two years old, lively lady, walked into his office.“Good day, GMD,” she greeted.“Good day, madam. Kindly take your seat,” Evans responded.“Thank you. Congratulations once again.”“Thank you, Mrs. Charlie. What brings you.”“Thank you, Sir. My clerk called my attention to the application letter she got this afternoon in the application bank, and I feel you should know abo
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At the Doctor's Office.Mr. Angus took her to a neutral clinic, where he would not be identified. As usual, he wore his mask. After a series of tests, the doctor, who was not aware of their relationship, announced cheerfully, “Congratulations. You will be a mother and a father soon.”As the doctor expected, they were genuinely happy with the result, and the doctor counseled them on the dos and don'ts of early pregnancy before they left.At Sharon's HouseBruno doted on her and the unborn baby.“Congratulations, my Angel, and the mother of my baby,” he complimented after laying her gently on the bed. Sharon laughed heartily and responded, “Thank you, baby, for making me a woman. I'm happy to be your Angel.”At that moment, he pulled her closer and gave her a passionate kiss, and she reciprocated.“You are sweet, my Angel.”“You're the sweetest. I can't wait to have you.”Now, for the celebration of their fulfillment, they gave each other their best and thereafter, Bruno inquired, “Did
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At the Village.After Callum stormed out of the room, he drove to the Village. Although he travelled by air with his family, his driver had left the city a day before their arrival with his car to enable him to move around. Likewise, Uncle Emma was glad to see him.“Welcome, my in-law. How is your family?” He asked, and looked out for his family.“My family is good.”“Why are you not here with them?” He asked anxiously.“I left them in a hotel. They will arrive tomorrow.”Now, he gave Callum a questioning look, and he explained, “I will bring them after I have inspected the house.” “I see. We will have a meeting with the elders and inform them of my brother's death thereafter.”“I got it, my in-law.”They walked through the egress and ingress gate which linked the two compounds together. Nevertheless, the community had not linked the house to Uncle Emma or Callum. They believed the rumors which Emma spread indirectly through the youths that the money bag, who Beck duped, confiscated t
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At Mr. Emma Aaron's Compound.Callum was having his meal in the guest room when Emma returned. Meanwhile, he placed an order for palm wine for the fifty elders who he expected. Soon, Callum was through and joined him in the hut.“Welcome back, my in-law,” he greeted. “Thank you, I hope you enjoyed your meal?” “As usual,” he teased. Thereafter, the elders came one after another. Incidentally, the first three elders arrived first. When they saw his car parked and saw him seated quietly in the hut with Emma, they have credence to their assertion.“I greet you, Mr. Aaron,” they greeted one after the other.“Welcome to my abode. I have seats,” Emma offered with an angry tone. “Welcome my elders,” Callum greeted too, with a confusing expression. “Thank you, our in-law.”At the exact time, seventy-five percent of the elders had arrived, and a quorum was formed. Then, Emma addressed the elders, “I thank you for honoring my invitation.”“You are welcome.”“It is said that, when one person see
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Now, there was silence in the hut. They looked at each other, searching for the answer to Emma's question. After a long silence, Jeremiah dare to speak, even though he was aware that his point will not make sense.“How can you ask suck question, my fellow elder? Does he not have children? His children should settle his bills.”“Which children?” One elder cut in.“Is it your children who pay your bills?”“Jeremiah, you are a crafty person. Did you place a fine on him for not training his children?”At this point, Jeremiah was ashamed of himself. Then, another elder spoke, “Let us not forget that for Beck's age, his funeral would attract a cow, one thousand tubers of yam, one hundred kegs of …”“Shut up. Who would provide all those items? Does he have a male child?”“His daughters, of course.”“If you are his daughters, will you provide?”The elder was dumbfounded. Then, another elder requested, “Emma, tell us, when do you intend to bury your brother? Let us settle this and get out of h
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“Miss him indeed. I don't understand why my husband chose to organize a funeral for him, just to waste money for nothing.”Now, mama and her mate were through with the children and had joined the group. Then, Emma advised, “My daughter, I know how you feel. You have the best husband in the world. If he can forgive your father and decided to wipe any stigma that he had brought upon you and your siblings, I think you should be grateful for that.”Now, Ada saw reason with her husband and cheered up. She looked at him and appreciated for the first time by giving him a hug.“Thank you, hubby. I appreciate.”“You are welcome, my dear. I know it not easy.”Nevertheless, the youngsters were all over the compound, climbing trees and plucking fruits. The maid, who had been lonely in the midst of adults, felt free and guided them on their escapades.“Madam, the driver wished to leave. Where do I keep the goods?” Their driver asked. Then, Ada turned to her mother and requested, “Which room are yo
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