Chapter Twenty One

Bukky's POV

Bukky Okoko sat on the chair designated for her by the elders of her husband’s family. Two weeks ago, her world came crashing down due to the death of her husband. She could not believe that he was gone. It was still a hard pill to swallow. She remembered the conversation they had that morning. He had promised her he was going to be the new Senate President of the House of Representatives. She believed him and could not wait to have the chance to brag about it to her friend when it finally happened. But life has been so cruel to her. Her husband, Senator Paul Okoko, was murdered on that same day he made that promise. A tear ran down her eyes. What was she going to do about their children? Who will become her best friend, gossip mate and defender? She felt all alone in the world and did not know what life would be like without her husband.

Her husband was laid to rest after they had gone for church service and performed the traditional rites the day before. That Saturday wa