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MOTHER'S CURSE
Chapter 13


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MOTHER'S CURSE
Chapter 13
Mama, I love Onaka, and I don't think I can do without him. chinelo cried

See your mouth Chinelo, what do you even know about love? What's wrong with children nowadays? ogini kam mere gi chinelo (what did I do to you, chinelo)

Mama, if not Onaka, nobody else, let's bet it. Chinelo shouted, running inside her room.

Chinelo You just walked out on me? Chinelo, you have grown. Her mom continued screaming.

                             The Next Day

Onaka What are you doing in my house at this time of the day? Chinelo asked, looking around the compound.

I've come to see your mom; we planned these. Onaka said

Yes, we planned it, but it's too early. My mom isn't awake yet. Chinelo said, scratching her hair as she saw her mom coming out of the parlour, yawning. The yawn went off immediately, and he sighted Onaka.

You poor brat, what are you doing here? Her mom shouted

Mama, calm down; nah, you're just waking up.

Her mom gave her a resounding slap, which led her to the floor.

You are a disgrace; Onaka can't take good care of you; talk more of me; do you want me dead, Chinelo? What has come over you? Do you want to kill me? Her mother screamed and fainted.

Onaka, my mom, please help me. Chinelo cried

Onaka snarled at them and left.

I'm done with you, Chinelo... Onaka shouted

Onaka Please don't break my heart. Chinelo begged, running after him.

A lady was passing by when she saw Chinelo's mother lying on the floor. She raised an alarm, and people gathered.

What happened to her? I saw this woman in the market yesterday. An elderly woman was pouring a bucket of water on her.

The weak woman sat down, staring at every soul standing beside her.

Where's Chinelo? She asked

Chinelo is not here, but what happened, Onyii? The woman asked

Chinelo's mom narrated everything to her. She stood up and faced the sun.

"Chinelo, I carried you for nine good months. I am your mother, Chinelo. I curse you and your future children today. If you ever marry Onaka, your children will never get wealthy. No man will ever have the money to take care of them, including you, Chinelo. Your male children shall never smell wealth. Your female children will never last in marriage. Any man they take as their husband will suddenly turn into a poor laughing stock," she said, slapping her palm on the soil three times.

She went inside her room and cried her eyes out.

 What am I still living for? Mom, you're even the cause of my pain. No wonder... Cassandra cried

I'm sorry, Mama and Cassandra; it was love. I was blinded by love. Chinelo pleaded, crying.

You are forgiven. chinelo "It is well," her mother said, standing up and going outside. She faced the sun and started blessing her granddaughter Cassandra.

After some weeks,Martins came, begging Cassandra to accept being his second wife.

Cassy You have to accept him because you're carrying his child. Her mom pleaded with her.

I've heard you, mom. It's fine, she replied.

Her bride's price was paid within a twinkle of an eye. Her ex-husband and family were present, and she was so happy to see her kids again.

We will be leaving for Abuja tomorrow. Take care of yourself, Cassy. Izu told her, giving her a peck.

Is the baby still Izunna's child? Maris chuckled

Everyone laughed 

THE END