All Chapters of Pains of Amara: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Lydia was dumbstruck when Mrs Justice uttered that statement. Her blood boiled and she restrained herself from screaming. She took a cursory glance at Ogechi who had confusion written all over her face.She cursed under her breath and swallowed the bile forming in her throat."Em.em..Ada you mean you want to see Amara's work?"Lydia asked nervously.Mrs Justice nodded her head in response to the question.It felt like the hatred Lydia had for Amara just inflated."But...but..amara is still learning from my daughter...."Lydia began to speak in order to put her daughter back in the spotlight."I know that but i want to still see what she can sew. Or you want to tell me that Amara has been learning from Ogechi but hasn't sewed a single dress? Ogechi doesn't let her sew? That means Ogechi is a bad teacher"Mrs Justice said with a smirk.Ogechi swallowed her saliva and shook her head,"No no ma I'm not a bad tea

Amarachi slept soundly on the sofa oblivious of the smile spreading across her lips.She was dreaming.Yes the poor orphan was seeing herself with her mother who gently caressed her and tendered a wound she had on her knee.The angel looking down from heaven smiled watching the innocent girl find joy in her dreams.  "Chineke(God), so this girl is still sleeping?"Lydia asked no one in particular as she entered the living room and spotted Amara sleeping on the couch. She eyed amara continuously, thinking of a painful way to wake her up.The angel watching from heaven let out a tear for amara, knowing the harsh realities she would have to face once she wakes up.  Lydia immediately bent downwards toward Amara's thigh and bit a huge chunk of her flesh aggressively which made Amara let out a scream in pain.AMARACHI      I felt s

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

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 so angry 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.

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