THE RING

Xohan Kingdom 1800

'I love you so much Raina! I can't bear to lose you....forget tradition, forget the enemity between our clans and just come with me please!'......Jenedu pleaded.

I wish it was that easy my love but you and I know we would not even have stepped an inch outside this kingdom before the curse takes effect...... I love you too but there has got to be another way we both can be together without losing our lives....Raina said amidst tears.

By the gods, if only I could change our destinies, if only I could place us in another life time where our love would not be hindered, I would Raina I would!......  'We'll be fine my love'
   'Now are we going to spend the lil time we squeeze out complaining about our predicament when we can actually have a good swim'.....Raina said as she slowly undressed and stepped into the water......smiling boyishly Jenedu joined her.

'Where have been you been Jenedu! Don't tell me you've been out with that accursed lady of Zinga clan!'.....Barima queried
   'Her name is Raina father! And she is not cursed!'......'by the gods don't make me curse you foolish child! I forbid you from seeing that girl! No son of mine will bring me disgrace!...now out from my sight!'.

'Grandma Nana I don't understand why the two clans hate themselves so much....why can't we just live in peace. I love Raina and I don't see myself spending the rest of my life without her'..... Jenedu said as he paced around the room.

Be calm my child. Some things are beyond our control. This division has been on longer than you can think. Sit and let me tell you a story.... She said  as she patted the lil space beside her summoning him .
  'Ever wondered why you have the same ring as Raina although they are of different shades?'.... ' No Nana I don't'. I'll tell you why.
   A long time ago the high chief of Dambe clan(our clan) had a son called Chiji who was in love with Rima the daughter of the high chief of Zinga clan. Rima's father however was a power drunk who wanted to rule both clans.
In the bid to achieve this, he sort evil powers from the dreadful Kinta who gave him the power that he needed but he was cursed. The powers changed him into a blood thirsty creature  which caused him to do so many obscene things. Chiji's father was however able to kill  Rima's father through the assistance of a magical ruby. The price for that victory was that, no one from both clans could inter- marry. Breaking that law would result in the death of the culprits. The ruby was broken into two and was forged into two rings.
Each of the rings was given to both clans as a sign of the oath and the curse attached. Only the first born children of the high chiefs of both clans are allowed to wear it.

'But Nana can't the curse be broken? Its been so long!'......
  'Child that question is what your Nana can not answer. However, I once heard my father say that, if the ruby is put back together, both clans would be made whole again'.

'Really?! That can't be hard...as long as I would be with Raina'..... 'Its not an easy task Jenedu you may lose your life!'
'Don't worry Nana I'll be fine I promise!'.

Are you sure its safe my love.....Raina asked with fear.
   'It should be if we follow the instructions from the scroll....finally we can be together '.....Jenedu said with so much eagerness.
They both walked into the cave of the dreaded Kinta.
  Your ring Raina....Jenedu asked. Tying both rings with the straw, Jenedu threw them into the flame.

They waited but nothing changed... They were just about to leave when a figure grew out from the flame... Raina was so afraid....'Jenedu let's go please!'
  The figure shrieked.... Welcome Jenedu! Welcome Raina I have been waiting for you two.... The figure spoke.
'Who are you?!' they both asked..... 'That shouldn't be your concern younglings.... You both just started the process of breaking the curse. Your incarnates(Chiji and Rima) must be so proud of you two'.
  Jenedu and Raina stared at the figure in confusion.
'Well unfortunately',.... the figure continued to speak.....the price needed to end this curse, demands your lives.... 'Our lives!' The both screamed. Yes! Yes! Yes!.... The figure shrieked with delight.
  Jenedu held Raina's hand and tried to make a run for it but they were stuck..... The figure laughed  so loud that their ears hurt....
   I love you Raina so much and I'm sorry I got us into this.....Jenedu apologized. 'Its alright my love its a price we have to pay....Raina said crying
  'Hush now my love.....I'll find you, I'll always find you Raina no matter how long it takes me I promise you!'.....Jenedu said as he held her hands tightly.

Aww so touching! Well chit-chats is over, time to go!... The figure cut in as it engulfed the both of them leaving them lifeless with the rings back on their fingers.

Enugu State Nigeria 2015

Nedu couldn't stop staring at the lady in front of him....he felt like he knew her from somewhere....funny how he felt so drawn to her.
  Just then he saw her hand, she had on her finger an exact replica of his ring....strangely, he felt a tingling sensation from his finger and then he knew he had to talk to her.

  'Hi miss...I'm Nedu, sorry if I'm bothering you but you look really familiar!'.....'haha really does any one still use that line?'
Nedu smiled feeling so ashamed...... 'Haha now he is shy...oh well I'm Dienma. Nice to meet you Nedu.
At that point Nedu knew deep down that she was here to stay forever!.....

Dedicated to Nedu Josh....my sugar sugar.... A very great guy. Interested ladies apply within (lol)

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WHEN DISAPPOINTMENTS HAPPEN FOR A PURPOSE

Nancy dont do this, don't leave me! I lost just my job not my hands and feet! I'll work hard to meet up with your standards please baby.....Jide begged with tears
  Jide it's today I found out that you hate me!.....Nancy barked on the phone. "Hate you? I have done nothing but love you Nancy"...... Yes o! You hate me. If not you won't ask me to remain in this "Situationship" you call a relationship".
How do you expect me to stay with a man who can't carter for my needs while we are just courting?! What will happen to me when we get married ehn?! Answer me?! Answer me Jide!....Nancy queried irritatedly.

"Haven't I been providing for you? Is it cos I told you I didn't have 30k to hand out for your hair at the moment?!....
   Let's be sincere with ourselves here Nancy. You do not love me anymore cos I've fallen below the financial standard you set. But its alright I'll let you go.....I learn to not love you"...... And then he ended the call.

Good riddance to bad rubbish!
You are a nice guy quite alright but poverty is not my portion in Jesus name AMEN! .....Nancy said as she rolled her eyes.

Looking so absent minded, Jide didn't even notice when his baby sis Sophia walked into the house. Sugardaddy! Le boo!.....Sophia called out to him but he was so engrossed in his thoughts. She had to tap him to get his attention.
  Oh baby! When did you walk in?.....he asked. "How would you know when you were so busy with your thoughts?... Anyway hope there is food in this house o cos I'm starvinnnng?!"
   Check the kitchen na, you this troublesome girl...he said as he pushed her towards the kitchen...... Hehe...you know you love my trouble. By the way, I saw a job advert on some blog like that and I sent in your CV....Sophia said as she dished out food big enough for two men.

"Thanks sis".... "Its nothing bro. So what's up with  Nancy? I haven't heard from her in a while.".... She asked with food in her mouth.
Nancy broke up with me....Jide answered with a straight face.
    "She did what?!....hmmmph! Anyway I never liked her that much".
   Funny how his sister acts so matured and easy going....he thought.

Jide couldn't believe how lucky he was....the CV his sister sent in on his behalf landed him an interview with one of the best advertising agencies.... He promised to spoil Sophia if he landed the job..... So here he was on his way to the interview.
He was so tensed that he didn't notice when he bumped into Kamsi.... Oh I'm so sorry ma'am....he quickly apologised as he helped to pick up her file.
Its alright, it was also my fault I was sort of in a haste. Late for an interview.... She said
  "Oh an interview? Is it with AUMEC  corporation?"
   "Yea! How did you know?"
"Cos I'm here for the interview as well.....sorry forgive my bad manners, I'm Jide Igwe"
    " I'm Kamsi Nwadike"
Nice to meet you Kamsi and I hope you get the job.....he said smiling as they both sat down at the reception waiting to be called up.

     SEVEN YEARS LATER
Jide couldn't stop staring lovingly at his wife Kamsi....he was so grateful he met her at that interview seven years ago and although she didn't get the job....he knew there was no way he would have let her slip by him.
He knew that day that she was the one. So here he was Seven years later with a secured job, a loving wife and a beautiful daughter who would be having brother soon.... He couldn't ask for more!

Nancy was at the park staring at Jide and his family...... Although she ended up with a wealthy husband, nothing could be compared to the love and attention she would have gotten from Jide.
  Besides the "rich wife" tag came with a price which was constant battering and  the curing of continuous infections Daniel gave her......
  However it was her choice....she wanted the good life.

Life has two pathways; the Easy/Dangerous Route & the Rigorous but Rewarding Route
We are the choices we make!

This post is dedicated to my Bigbro... Its his birthday today.
Happy birthday Sugardaddy! I hope this makes you smile!

DIVORCED OR WIDOWED.... She Picked

Lying still on the cold tile, Robo made no sound  even though she felt so sore.....she could taste the blood from her torn lips.....she didn't bother running this time cos it was of no use. Her strength would never match his even if she was possessed by seven demons.

She hated her self for being so weak and frail. If only she could stand up to him for once. Going back home was not an option anymore as her mum would always send her back the very same day. According to her mum, " a woman has to endure all things, marriage is endurance.... A divorced woman has no dignity. Much worse a Divorced Pastors Wife".

As she heard him drive out, Robo stood up amidst pains and slowly walked into her bedroom. She caught a glimpse of her self on the mirror, she hated who she had become. The new her was no inch close to who she once was. All she had to show for her six years of marriage was a string of miscarriages thanks to the severe beatings Chinedu constantly gave her whenever he felt like it.

It still baffled her how her once loving friend, tutor, lover and husband changed into this monster  she now dreaded. It started with a slap the first time and today's beating was gotten cos she  walked out on him in church when he made derogatory statements about her in front of Beatrice his mistress.

Just then, as she stared at her reflection, Robo snapped and all she felt was pure rage. She quickly fixed her self up, cleaned up the blood stained tiles and then made dinner( her husband's favourite - Fried rice and plantain).  She waited until she heard him drive in...she lay still pretending to be asleep and then he walked in.

Robo! Robo! He barked as shoved her real hard....she stood up real fast...
     yes honey, sorry I slept off     dinner is ready.
Chinedu walked to the dinning where he was served dutifully by Robo.
         Three Months Later
"Please don't hurt us! We've given you all we have". Rev Chinedu begged the masked men.... "Shuttup" they yelled. Robo lay on the ground shaking like a vegetable while emitting little sob sounds.

"I'm a pastor please have pity"..Chinedu pleaded again.              
Guy you no go keep quiet?!  One of the men said as he hit him had in the butt.....causing Rev. Chinedu to wince in pain..... "Please don't hurt my husband"....Robo pleaded amidst tears. But then her pleading only triggered one of the men to fire an execution shot at Chinedu killing him instantly.

Robo screamed so loud and then stood up. She  gave the man who fired the shot a hot slap.....ahan mama what did I do now? The man asked as he held his cheek. What took you so long in killing the bastard?!.....and you would have warned me so I would shift a lil....see! you ruined my nightee...Robo queried

"Sorry mama no vex".... Its OK. She said as she looked disgustingly at her stained robe. You've taken the money abi?!..... Yes we have they replied. OK you can leave now, use the back door.

Come and beat me again idiot fool...Robo said as she kicked the lifeless body of Chinedu.....

Kneeling down beside the body she ruffled her hair and forced tears out as she screamed....help! Somebody help me! They've killed my husband!.

Two wrongs never make right!.
Our Choices Are Who We Are!.
Say No To Domestic Violence!.