Olamma

Episode 8

Adaugo shakes her head in a pity rage as she left her father who is carried away by people’s appearance.

She went to her mother to see if she will be more understanding but her mother was even worst.

Adaugo couldn’t stay any longer, the whole compound was polluted with terror.
she left with her servants back to her kingdom.

Leaving Olamma to her fate.
The seven days party was over and it was time for Olamma to leave with her husband.
She was very excited as she bid farewell to her people.

Her parents hugged her and wished her well.
They wanted Olamma to take a filled box of wrapper and beads but Olamma said she doesn’t need it.

When she gets to Ozulu kingdom she will order for whatever she want.

Wrapper, cloths, jewelries and gold will be in abundant in Ozulu kingdom.
She said.

Her mother insisted she takes at least two wrappers as a newly married wife.
If she gets to Ozulu kingdom she should keep it securely so that she will always remember home with it or use it whenever she starts bearing children.

Olamma sluggishly took it, deep down her mind she will give it out to one of her common servants who will be at her aid in Ozulu kingdom.

She doesn’t need anything ordinary or common any more.

Her parents also said she should visit home sometimes because they will really miss her.
She promised to always visit with one of her husband horses and numerous servants and she will bring enough gold for them.
Her parents were very happy to hear that and bid her goodbye.

Prince Onrah thanked the villagers and his in-laws for the big reception they gave him and the people that came with him.

Olamma was guided by prince Onrah to one of the horses, the one that came with the gifts.
She felt like a queen already as she climbed the horse back and rode off with her husband.
They journeyed all night till the following day.
They rested for a while and continued their journey.

After four days of being on the road, riding along bush paths, Olamma who was looking forward to Ozulu kingdom and receiving a great welcome from the people was becoming worried.

They passed four seas, four mountains, four tallest palm tree yet there was no kingdom in sight.

Olamma was worried as she was too far from home and will never be able to recognize her way back.

She still felt confidence that Ozulu kingdom was very far and they will get there soon.
Her confidence even grew more when she remembers that she married a wealthy prince Onrah and became the envy of many including her sister Adaugo who she thought was envious of her and the great luck that the gods blessed her with by sending prince Onrah.

Olamma waved off her fear and continued her journey with her husband and his people.
They stopped to rest under an oak tree on the fifth day.

Prince Onrah asked Olamma to gather woods around and make fire for the night since everyone of them has being making fire for days but Olamma never helps out.
Even food is served to her but she has never bother to know where it came from.
Prince Onrah asked Olamma to gather dry woods and make fire just as they have being doing but Olamma cautioned him and said her fine skin will get burnt or her hands will get soiled.

She has never made fire in her parents house why should she start now.

Prince Onrah listened to her without word.
He ordered one of the men and in no time the fire was set.

Olamma was given a meal which she did not know how it was prepared.

She ate, drank the water that was served to her and tossed her plate and cup aside without washing them.

“, When exactly are we getting to Ozulu kingdom. We are spending so much time on the road. I just can’t wait to be welcomed and ushered into the big palace….
Olamma queried her husband.
Prince Onrah replied.

“We have only passed four seas, four mountains and the tallest palm trees. We have three more to go to complete it seven. After crossing seven seas, seven mountains and seven tallest palm trees then we will get to Ozulu kingdom. Our journey is still far….but we will get to the kingdom in few days from now.

And so, the journey to Ozulu kingdom continued.