“You will” the Senator declared and everyone turned to him. I didn’t give a damn what he said.
“What are you saying dad? I am supposed to marry Lisa and I will. I love her” he said with finality.
“You should have thought of your love for her before sleeping with another woman. You must face the consequences of your actions, you won’t make me lose my election because of your foolishness.” He said sternly. “Come with me” he stormed out of the sitting room. Copper and his mum followed instantly and copper Bello looked like someone going to war.
Tears flowed freely and dad did not waste the opportunity to rain insults on me for bringing shame to him. Mum tried to console me but I was totally shattered. I couldn’t believe my ears and eyes. How could my life suddenly turn to a horror movie within the twinkling of an eye.
I don’t know how long we waited, probably minutes or hours but suddenly, they all came in. Corper Bello looked strained and terribly angry but I was past caring.
Never have I fathomed in the four corners of my little
mind that I would be derailed from my goals. My eyes have always been fixed on
that glorious spot. I always spied my neighbour’s television just to be able to
listen to the news, see beautiful people and aspire to be like them, but
everything changed all of a sudden. My focus was diverted, my brain was hacked
by a stronger device and I was left with only one thing to drive my action-my
emotions. Corper Bello appeared and he became the driver of my every action,
because he held the key to my heart.
My legs dragged sluggishly on the fanciful Abuja road as
I forced myself to keep the pace my parents were setting. We spent three days
here in Abuja, doing only one thing-searching for Corper Alex Bello. I can’t
believe all that is happening and waking up from this nightmare seems
practically impossible. My legs throbbed and my waists seemed strained from
excessive walking. Every pedestrian I saw was gaily dressed, looking like the ones
I saw on television. Even though this was my first time out of the confines of
my little village, I was not enjoying myself, simply because there is nothing
to enjoy.
“Move faster pregnant woman and stop dragging your feet
on the floor”, Dad snapped. People walking past turned around to stare at me
but I kept my head bowed as shame overtook me. Yes, I am pregnant for Corper
Bello. Dad never stopped reminding me, like I can ever forget. How can I forget
the news that truncated my dreams and brought shame to my face?
