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Episode 16

Oby, was on her way back from the market and decided to stop at Olamma father’s compound.

She walked down to their house as different thought crossed her mind.
“Olamma was a threat to most maiden. She was outshining all the maiden, I’m happy that she is finally gone. It was almost taking forever for her to make a choice on a particular man. The gods favoured her most and even gave her the desire of her heart for a husband. I managed to put up with her arrogant and pride, deep down I hate the ground she walked on and sometimes I wish I’m opportuned like her. I even volunteer to go with her to Ozulu kingdom and she bluntly refused. I could have been there enjoying myself and who knows, I may also get to find a suitor in Ozulu. But Olamma with her wicked heart refused me going because she was over protective of prince Onrah her husband. The gods will also bless me someday with a good looking man, he may even come from Ozulu kingdom. Olamma is not the only maiden that deserves the best. She was very lazy and disrespectful. I saw the way she confronted her sister during the seven days celebration all because her sister was staring at prince Onrah. Rubbish! I thank the gods that she is gone for good. we, the remaining maiden can breath in fresh air. I hope someday my own suitor will be as handsome as prince Onrah, it will be a thing of joy if he even come from Ozulu kingdom….

She entered the quiet compound and wondered where everyone has gone to.
“Kpoi kpoi kpoi…onye nno na ulo oo (knock knock. Who is in the house?)
Oby called out again.

Olamma’s mother came out of the room, she looked like she had been sleeping.
She stretched and yawn lazily.

Oby was irritated as she watched the woman.
“She was even sleeping in this mid afternoon when many women are either in market, farm or doing one chores or the other. This one is here sleeping, that is why Olamma is very lazy. When all they do is to eat and sleep. Well, except Adaugo who was different. Nonsense!

Oby thought within herself as she wore a pretentious smile.
“Mama Olamma ndewo! (Olamma’s mother I greet you) is over a month now ever since Mma left with her husband and his people. So, on my way back from the market I decided to stop and ask if Mma has sent in word of her arrival. Maybe sent a messenger to let you people know that she arrived safely with her husband to Ozulu kingdom. Have you gotten any word from her yet?

Olamma’s mother yawn again, opening her mouth wide.
Oby watched her in disgust.
“Oby welcome. I finished eating a full bow of okwa na ede (local beans and cocoyam) and sleep carried me. Amaka, the girl that used to assist me with house chores has gone to the stream to fetch water. she got back from the market and prepared the okwa na ede for me. You could have seen her around if she was back. Olamma’s father is on a journey as usual. Mma, my most beautiful daughter has not sent in any word yet. Well, as much as I want to hear from her but I’m not too eager. She is going to be the queen of Ozulu kingdom and has to take her time in doing things. Olamma my daughter is so lucky to have gotten a fine young man like prince Onrah. Anyway, she was the most beautiful maiden among you all. None of the maidens can compete with her. I knew she will not end up like her sister Adaugo who settled with a prince from a small kingdom. Olamma made me and her father proud. Right now she is already ruling Ozulu with her husband beside her. Just that thought alone gives me great Joy….

She kept talking, singing Olamma’s praise to already boiling Oby.

Oby interrupted her and told her that she will be going.

She turned and left.
On her way out she saw Amaka, carrying a pot of water.

Amaka greeted her.
“Ehee, ilo la Amaka” (welcome Amaka)
Oby replied and walked out into the road to the way that will lead her home.
She gave a heavy sigh as she was out of hearing.

Oby was regretting why she even decided to stop by like a good friend. Next time she won’t do such since all Olamma’s mother talks about everytime is how beautiful and lucky Olamma was than every other maiden.
“A day will come and i will also marry a wealthy, good-looking man. If the gods are kind enough the man may come from Ozulu too. Olamma can not be the most favored”…
Oby said to herself as she continued her walk to her house.


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