Mrs Justice stared at Nne,utterly perplexed by what she just heard.
She blinked severally and cleared her throat."Mama there must be a misunderstanding somewhere"Mrs Justice began with a smile."Madam Lydia told me that Ogechi is a seamstress. She even works with her and said Ogechi taught Amara how to sew"Nne furrowed her eyebrows at Mrs Justice.
"Why would Lydia utter such a lie? There must be something attached to it. She wants to be on her good side that's why she is trying to paint a good picture of herself to Ada""But ogechi is still my daughter as well as Amara. If i tell Ada the full truth she might not want to associate with Lydia again"
"Mama what are you thinking?"Ada's voice cut through Nne's thoughts.
Nne smiled at her and shook her head,"I see
AMARACHI I walked back home holding two polythene bags, one filled with customer clothes and the other, with soup ingredients.I had just come back from the market and was walking home.Thoughts of what aunty Lydia said to me in the shop came rushing into my mind."What did she mean by she will kill Me? Did aunty Lydia really mean it? How am I stealing the spotlight from Ogechi?"These questions rummaged through my mind for answers as i kept on walking, curiosity and anxiety coursing through my body."Amara"I suddenly heard my name which jolted me out of my reverie. I turned back to see who called and was surprised to see Nonso running after me."Nonso kedi(how are you)?"I asked a bit surprised to see him."Amara you are scarce these days o. What are you carrying? Let me help you"Nonso offere
"Where is that stupid girl?"Ogechi muttered out loud as she stood outside the door of the house, waiting anxiously for Amara. She came back with a growling stomach and expected Amara to be done cooking but was shocked to find Amara not in the house and the melon seeds left unattended."Amarachi I swear I'll deal with you"Ogechi said, anger laced in her tone. The gate opened and Lydia walked inside."My princess why are you standing there?""Mama that Amarachi is stupid oh! Can you imagine that I came home and saw that Amarachi isn't around and no food is cooking"Ogechi wailed."Are you serious?"Lydia asked to which Ogechi nodded her head. She bit her bottom lip and snapped her fingers together."Let's wait for the witch to come home"Lydia said with a smirk. It didn't take long before Amara entered into the house. Immediately she spotted Og
AMARACHI I stood outside the gate with hot tears rolling down my cheeks. I really couldn't believe aunty Lydia's attitude to me.What did i ever do to her?I helped her fix a customer's cloth, shouldn't she be thanking me?I could hear Nne shouting and wailing.I wanted to step back inside but i was scared especially when aunty Lydia was still fuming with anger at me."Don't ever come back here!"aunty Lydia roared at me from inside.I wiped my tears with the back of my palm and walked away from the gate.I couldn't step inside with aunty Lydia soangry like a throbbing volcano.I trudged towards our shop, trying to restrain myself from crumbling down in tears.I couldn't even control the tears rolling down my cheeks anymore.I rested under a mango tree and buried my face in my hands, crying bitterly.
AMARACHI Nonso loves me? Did i just hear him right?I finally understood why Rebecca never liked seeing me with Nonso.Suddenly I felt this unexplainable disgust for Nonso. How could he betray Rebecca like this?"Amara"Nonso said softly as he cut through my thoughts.I looked at him and just felt nothing but disgust for him."Amara I love you deeply"he said once more as he held on to my hands.I released my hands from his grip immediately and glared at him."Nonso how could you? Why are you betraying Rebecca like this?"I asked trying to be polite.He had this bewildered expression on his face like he didn't understand what I was saying."Amara I don't understand?"I clasped my hands together and chuckled at Nonso.Did he really think I was a fool?"Nonso do you
Ogechi's mouth went agape upon hearing that statement.Becca stared at her jaw dropped expression and laughed heartily."As in how? I haven't even met him, how is he with that useless orphan?!"Ogechi yelledBecca furrowed her brows at Ogechi,"You don't know that girl is a husband snatcher? Hold your man tight Ogechi. Let me be on my way"Becca was about leaving but Ogechi stopped her in her tracks,"Wait please. Becca if what you are saying is true that means I need your help o. I can't let that useless girl take my man"Becca smiled at her.She had gotten what she wanted."I'll help you ok but for now I have to go and cook"Becca waved at Ogechi before turning to leave."Take care good woman"Ogechi said to Becca as she walked away.Ogechi bit her bottom lip in annoyance and snapped her fingers together."Amara so you are trying to steal
"Rebecca get out!"Nonso shouted as he glared at Becca with bloodshot dagger eyes. For her disgracing Amara like that was the height of it all, he couldn't take it anymore. "I won't leave Chinonso James!!! Do your worst!"Becca challenged as she shot him back with a menacing glare.After the incident that happened yesterday, Nonso was surprised on how Rebecca plunged herself into his house. Just seeing her face made his blood boil. Nonso clenched his fist in anger as he stared at her. She had her hands-at-akimbo and eyed Nonso.Nonso suddenly gripped her hand and dragged her towards the gate.Becca released screams and cries as she tried vehemently to release her arm from Nonso's grip but it was to no avail.Nonso got near the gate and pushed her to the ground as he breathed heavily."Nonso you are doing this to me?!""Yes! I dislike you Rebecc
AMARACHI "Will Becca listen to me? Will she behave aggressively?"This questions rummaged through my mind, searching for answers as I walked to Becca's house.I felt so nervous and covered in perspiration.She is my friend, or probably was my friend.I sighed deeply and shook my head, trying to assure myself that Becca would listen to me. I approached her gate and i pushed it open. I slowly entered inside. I was feeling very nervous.This was so strange because Rebecca was my childhood friend, I shared almost everything with her and now I'm feeling so nervous to approach her. It's so strange how some of the people we believed we would walk the journey of life with together suddenly turned strangers and enemies.I heard a voice coming from the backyard and I decided to go there.It sounded like Rebecca's voice.I braced myself up for any insu
"Francis I have something to discuss with you"Lydia said in a hushed tone. She surveyed the surrounding to make sure Amara won't come out from the inner rooms. Francis rolled his eyes at Lydia, wondering what she wanted this time."Amara is becoming a huge thorn in our flesh"Lydia finally stated.Francis scrunched his face at Lydia."What? How?"Lydia let out a low hiss and exhaled deeply."You don't know? She is taking away the things that belongs to Ogechi""What is this rubbish you are saying Lydia? What belongs to Ogechi that Amarachi is taking please?"Francis asked immediately."Mrs Justice came to the shop today and praised Amara's sewing work. Those brainless girls that works under me showed her a dress sewed by Amara. If not that Amara didn't come to work today I'm sure she would have even given her a cheque. That girl is graduall