AMARACHI"You don't have to worry, everything is sorted out"the young handsome stranger said jolting me out of my thoughts and back to reality.I nodded slowly at him. I then turned to look at my aunty. Immediately our eyes met, she put on a fake smile and stretched my bag over to me."Go home my dear"she said rather too friendly.What a facade!I knew once I arrived home, I'll receive the full punishment. All this was just an act to cover up her inhuman behaviour.I nodded my head and took my bag from her, turning to leave but then the young man grabbed my arm, as if telling me to stop."Hold on. How much got missing?"he asked as he brought out his wallet.My aunty eyes widened immediately. I really hope she doesn't collect any money from him.After all the lady took the three thousand naira I had!"Eehm it w

AMARACHI"Amara!!! Thief!!!where are you? Do you want to starve me!"That was aunty Lydia calling me. I heaved a sigh and hurriedly carried the tray containing a plate of egusi(melon soup) and a plate of pounded yam to the dining table where aunty Lydia , Ogechi and Uncle Francis were seated.I dropped the tray in front of Uncle Francis and quickly entered inside to bring aunty Lydia's and Ogechi's own.I could hear hissing as I walked towards the kitchen.What did I ever do to aunty Lydia and Ogechi?I returned with their own plates and set it in front of them. I caught a glimpse of aunty Lydia giving me a baleful look."It's ok abeg(please)Get out"Ogechi spat at me.I took a cursory stare at aunty Lydia and Uncle Francis to check their facial expressions before leaving.I turned to leave but aunty Lydia called me back immediately.

AMARACHI"God I'm so tired"I thought to myself as i stretched my arms. Little darkness still covered the horizon as i dropped my last bucket of water. It really isn't easy for me. My whole body was aching me after that countless trips to Mrs Justice house.   I proceeded to sweeping the entire compound. After that i washed the plates and washed any dirty clothes available.   It was already 7 once i had finished my entire housechores. I quickly made way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast of plantain porridge.  I heard footsteps approaching behind me as i peeled the plantain.  I turned around and saw Aunty Lydia."Aunty good morning" I immediately greeted. I didn't want yesterday's event to repeat itself. I just wanted to be on my best behaviour today.  She totally ignored my greeting and scrutinized the surrounding, pacing to and fro. I could tell she was surpr

AMARACHI  "Did aunty Lydia just let me go home instead of ogechi?"I asked no one in particular as I walked back home.I was so perplexed. I still couldn't believe I had the day off."Amara what will you use today to do?"I asked myself.I couldn't help the wide smile that formed on my lips."Maybe I should go to the shop" Immediately that thought came to my mind I frowned. Even on my off day i still wanted to work.I shook my head. I wasn't going to work. Aunty Lydia gave me the day off so I will use it to rest.  "Piccolo"was the voice I heard behind.I immediately turned around to meet the smiling face of that stranger that helped me."How are you?"he added as he walked up to me.I smiled back at him."I'm fine ummm.."i racked my brain trying to figure out his name."Ummm"he s

AMARACHI   I heard Aunty Lydia shout my name in anger.The surprise made me jerk and abruptly stopped my washing."What could be the problem now?"I asked myself as i cleaned my hands on the wrapper I tied on my waist.While I was yet to fathom what I did,I heard footsteps approaching me angrily.   I immediately stood up to meet the menacing gaze of Aunty Lydia. Anger was burning in her eyes for me.I felt my legs shake beneath me. My heart already started thumping."Aunty...."I began but she immediately slapped me.I held on to my cheek, my eyes were already wettery. I hated whenever I broke down crying before her.She delighted in seeing cry."I won't cry this time"I won't give her the chance to watch me cry.I immediately cleaned my tears. I could feel her burning gaze on me.