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                        SISI  EKO.               ✍ As they walked along, Abigail and her mother approached a big tree. "Mami, let's rest here for a while, please." Abigail suggested. They stayed under the tree as they managed to catch their breath. "Mami, are we not there yet? It's almost mid day and I'm hungry." Abigail complained. Her Mother looked sideways. "em...e remain small. After this junction, na the second to last one." Her Mother said. For Abigail, that did not sound so consoling as she could no longer bear the hunger. Just as they remained still, thinking about the journey ahead, came a loud sound from afar. It became close by the second until a troupe of musicians were in sight. They had their big drums, trumpets and drums sounding very loud as the singers sang sonorously. Abigail and her Mother watched the Dancers as they displayed their acrobatics. It was a very entertaining performance and at that moment, there were more s

                       SISI  EKO.                 ✍ Before Abigail could complete her sentence, there was a loud bang as the conductor hit the head of the passenger against the bus! Everyone exclaimed.  "Ah! Kilode!(What is it?") "What is happening!" Others lamented and there was blood in the entire Bus. There was pandemonium as everyone attempted saving their 'head."  "Mami, let's step down from this bus now!"Abigail exclaimed as they made their way out.  Suddenly an old woman cried out loud! "My eye o! My eye o!" She held on to Abigail's skirt as she was about to step out.  Abigail turned around and quickly held on to the old woman as she tried to assist her to her feet while Abigail's mother supported her back. "Conductor, you see wetin you don cause, abi?" Another passenger yelled.  Few minutes later, the man who had bled from the hit of the conductor was taken out while Abigail and her mother

                        SISI EKO! 🌎  "Come o! Na who be dat?" Abigail's mother asked, referring to Chief . Abigail  became quite uneasy. "em..Mami..that's one of my contractors." Abigail replied as she managed to put her words together. "Eh..ehn! e be like say Na better person, abi?" Abigail's Mother said.  Then Abigail took another look at her mother as she wondered why she had such an impression of Chief. "Mami, why did you say that?" She asked, still curious.  Her mother grinned.  "I see when him give you money nau! Abi you think say I no see una?" Abigail's mother stated emphatically and Abigail just feigned ignorance as they continued walking.  Finally, they had boarded a Bus close to the Junction.  "How much is your fare.?" Abigail asked the conductor as he was Still  calling on other passengers, he  replied. "Your money na One- Fifty o!" Abigail and her mother entered and so

                      SISI EKO.                               ✍ "Chief, we need to talk oh! I will call you but right now I'm pressed for time." Abigail said as she fussed.🙄 Chief became restless Then he dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a brown envelope. "Oya! Take this small thing and manage it, you hear? When I come to see you, we will talk more." Chief said as he handed the envelope to Abigail. She looked at him indignantly before collecting the envelope and then she opened the Door. "Okay Chief...Later." Abigail said as she stepped out of the car. Then Chief drove off. Hurriedly, Abigail joined her mother. "OK..Mami Let's go." She said as she quickly opened the envelope and stole a glance at its content, then dropped it in her hand bag  As they walked along, Abigail's mother starred at her severally. Abigail was on unsure of the reason however, she noticed her mother's uneasiness. She cleared her th

                        SISI EKO! ✍ Being given an option, Abigail would have avoided her mother's question, however she knew her mother was not one to be ignored easily and just when she tactically attempted to change the topic, a car advanced towards their direction. Quickly, Abigail and her mother gave way while car was pulled over. For some few seconds, they waited patiently to cross to the other side then, the back window of the car was wind down. "Abigail!" A Voice Called out! Abigail soon realized it was Chief! Quickly, she pulled her mother away to another side of the road. "Mami, I will be right back. Please wait here, okay?" Abigail whispered. As she walked towards Chief, her mother watched on. Abigail got into the car and sat down. "Eh..hen!? Abigail baby! So you do not want to call me again, abi?" Chief lamented. "Noooo! Chief! It's not like that. I have been busy. So sorry." Abigail replied soberly. C

                                 SISI   EKO!                                                     "Mama, don't worry. I will get the money, okay!?" Abigail said as she reassured her mother. "Hmmm!" Abigail's mother exclaimed. Abigail was puzzled. She actually thought her mother would be less worried by now, however she sounded even more disturbed. "Mami! What is it? Are you still worried? Abigail inquired. "Ehn!....Na the way the Doctor dey talk ooo...him say if we no pay before end of month, dem go increase the money. Abigail was startled. "Add more money!? How dare he? What kind of Doctor is that? Mama please let me have his number." Abigail said as she was enraged. Her mother immediately scrolled down her phone book and picked out a name. "Na the name be dis." Abigail's mother said as she handed her the phone. Abigail dialed the number and after several attempts, there was no respons

                            SISI EKO! Abigail perceived from her mother's countenance that all was not well. However, she quickly picked up her luggage and beckoned on her mother to follow her into the House. Less than an hour later, Abigail had prepared some food and she sat with her mother while they are. "Mami, I hope you like the meal?" Abigail asked as she watched her mother. After few seconds, her mother responded as she nodded her head. "This food sweet well well ooo and I like am because of the pepper!" Abigail's mother replied. Then, they were done with their meal after few minutes. Abigail soon leaned forward to her mother. "Mami, what is wrong? I notice you're not so cheerful. Abigail said. Her mother sighed. This time more soberly. "Hmmm! My Pikin, na your Papa o!" Abigail's mother exclaimed. Abigail looked at her and was very startled. "...and what is wrong with Papa?" She asked anxiously