Wretchedly Rich

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 16

THE WAKE-UP CALL

SNEAK PEE_K

I’m fully aware of the mistakes. Of course! I read my stories over and over again when I’m bored. Shocked, right? I’ll edit them all once I’m done writing. For now… let’s go ??

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Adaeze was soon buried, but the mystery surrounding her death still remained something no one could explain. There wasn’t a stone in sight or any object lying around. What then could have caused the terrible fall? Everyone we beyond shaken. School still went on, regardless. Adaeze was gone. There was nothing anyone could do to bring her back.

°°°Obiajulum°°°

It wasn’t still clear to me how Adaeze could have died so soon. She was fine one minute, and the other… she was gone.

I sobbed vehemently in my heart, feeling sore and short of words. I sat with my mind completely blank, staring into space, completely unaware of the people around me.

“Obi,” A soft touch on my shoulder made me aware again and I snapped out, being drawn back to reality, as a man I couldn’t recognize, stood behind me with face lifted.

“Who are you?” I asked, looking around to see if everyone present were seeing him just like I was.

“Do you not know me anymore?”

I searched my mind, trying to recall. “Old man?” I finally recognized, scared to think I was dead. “Old man, how are you…”

He said before I could finish; “Do not be afraid,” he calmed. “I am not here to harm you.”

“Am I dead?” I asked, speechless. “Have you come to take me, too?” I asked, scared. What wrong have I done? I thought inside of me, shifting back in fear.

“You’re afraid,” he saw. “Don’t be.” he said.

I gulped, feeling uncomfortable with the way he talked, as a cold swoosh of air kissed my face, sending chills up my spine. “What do you want from me?”

“Listen, for I am here to pass a message.” He came closer and said, “The time has come. The ritual needs to be performed.”

I gathered courage to ask. “What ritual, and what need do you have of me?”

“The ritual must be done. IT MUST BE DONE!” His words echoed as I shivered.

“Can you be more clear, old man? I do not understand the things you say.”

The old man laughed to my surprise. “Soon—”

“What’s soon?” I looked around as I saw no one again. Could I be dreaming?