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She ran quickly and outran the stunned guard. She finally arrived the canopy where Uche and his guest we're located. They both stood up in shock at the way she ran in. Soon, the guard arrived.
"My prince, I'm deeply sorry for this. She stunned me"she grabbed Ngozi and tried to drag her out but she tried to fight the strong hold.
"What are you doing here?"he asked
"Uche please listen to me. What you saw last time wasn't what it seemed. It was the guy that lured me there and raped me, it was all a set up!"
"And you expect me to believe you? Common Ngozi, enough of your lies. Even the guy confirmed your affair"
"Uche, please, my hands are clean. You Know how much I love......"
"Save it you filthy liar, I will never believe you again. And do you know what? You are nothing but a disgusting, lying and blood sucking LovePeddler! All you do is use and dump others. I was warned about you but I loved you so much and you decided to pay me like this. Thank God I caught you before you killed me. You can't trick me again. Now, get out of my house and go back to that God forsaken life of yours. I can never end up with a filthy daughter of a drunkard, get it?"
"Monster"she muttered under her breath.
"Get out'' he said slowly.
She starred at him in disbelief and shook her head. She became limp and the guard began to take her away, slowly. Nnenna just sat there chuckling.
"And I never want to see you here again!"he warned before she was out of sight. When she was gone, he spat before walking back into the palace, fuming mad.
Ngozi walked home slowly, dejected and hopeless. She should have never gone to see the prince to avoid the hurl of insults she got that afternoon. She concluded that she would never forgive him for what he told her today. She hated him so much.
She finally arrived home and walked closer to her house when she perceived the smell of burnt food coming from the kitchen. That was strange. Beatrice couldn't attend service today because she complained of back pain and decided to stay home. She must have decided to cook that days meal. How could she leave it burnt so badly?
Ngozi hurriedly walked to the backyard where the local kitchen was, smoke become thicker and the smell becoming stronger. She began calling out to her but there was no response. She became scared.
She finally arrived the kitchen and walked into it. The now blackened pot was still on fire.
"Mama, you left this food to burn oooo" she called but there was still quiet. Maybe she was sleeping. She bent down and used a torn rag to bring the pot down. She turned to get water to switch of the light when she suddenly froze. She raised her brows and her heart beat became louder. She then let out a piercing scream.












There her mother was, lying lifeless at one corner of the kitchen with a spoon in her hand......

Ah ah, more woes[color=#770077][/color]? Life take am easy naaa, this girl na human being oooooo, I'm starting to feel terrible for her......


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Her screams became louder and filled the air. She just stood fixed at a spot screaming loudly. Sometime later, some people rushed to the scene to find out what the problem was thinking it could be Obinna at work again.
"Ngozi, what's the problem?" Asked one of the men who was wearing a blue shirt.
Ngozi kept on screaming and pointed to her mother's body. Some people who beholded the sight let out cries of there own and soon, everywhere was thrown into panic. Some started to leave immediately.
The man on blue shirt knelt and and placed his ear on Beatrice's heart. It was still beating. He heaved a sigh and stood up.
"Don't worry, she's still alive. Stop yelling now"he pleaded and Ngozi, who was a bit relieved covered her mouth. Her face was soaked in sweat and tears.
"Let's take her to the hospital"suggested one of the men and there was agreement. Quickly, three men hoisted the robust woman up and strenuously began to take her away. Ngozi followed like a commanded child, shivering and shedding tears in fear. Some women tried to console her but she just nodded at what she could hear. She was too shocked to respond.
They arrived the front of the compound and fortunately, an empty tricycle (Keke napep) was crossing. They halted the vehicle and the three men with Beatrice's body, accompanied with a petryfied Ngozi boarded it.
"Community hospital"said the man in blue, who was later identified as Ikenga. At the command, the Keke driver began to drive to the community hospital. As he moved, the onlookers and sympathizers shook their heads and gossiped amongst themselves. They eventually began to dispersed to their various businesses.
It was a 23minute drive from Ngozi's house to The Community Hospital, Ngalaba. As they drove, Ngozi continued to pray within her that nothing would happen to her mother, who was the only person she had.
They arrived the hospital gate and hurriedly headed inside, almost forgetting to pay the Keke driver. They arrived the reception room where some Nurses and a few patients were working and waiting respectively.
"Help! Help us oooo"pleaded Ngozi as they walked in. The state of peace in the reception hall was broken as people began to gather around to see the unconscious woman.
"What's the matter?" Asked one of the plain looking nurses.
"Please it's my mother. I came back from church and found her unconscious in the kitchen. Please save her, she's the only one I have"
The nurses looked closely at her and one of them, who was fat shouted in pidgin.
"No be this mama wey de come here steadily?"
The plain looking one nodded "Yes, it would seem so. Please get a stretcher and go and call Dr Chukwuebuka"
The nurses swung into action and in no time, Beatrice was rushed to the emergency unit for treatment.
Ngozi became restless during the rest of their stay at the hospital. She refused to sit down and kept praying and moving around despite the protests of Ikenga and the others.
"Ngozi please sit down. They way you are acting won't solve the problem. You are only creating unnecessary tension. She's not even dead"
"I'm sorry bro Ikenga, I'm just so worried. Please bear with me" Ngozi pleaded.
They stayed in the hospital for some hours and eventually, the men began to disperse slowly. When it was almost sunset, Bro Ikenga decided to leave. He advised Ngozi and promised to visit her again before leaving the poor girl to her fate.
Not too long after Bro Ikenga left, the Dr arrived and met Ngozi who had decided to sit down and rest after to much moving around. She was even dozing. When she saw the doctor, she jumped to her feet and became fully awake.
"Umm"he cleared his throat "please who are you to the patient?"he asked.
"I'm her daughter, please how's my mother?"she said becoming anxious again.
"Calm down, we were able to revive her. She's okay for now, but...."
"But what?"
"I don't know how you'll take this. You see, your mother has a hole in her heart. She suffered from a heart attack, that's why she slumped"
Ngozi's heart skipped a thousand times.
"Hole....heart....how? She.....she never told me"
"Maybe she didn't want you to worry. You see, Mrs Beatrice has been a regular patient for the past three months now. We've been providing her with drugs and medical support but now, she needs to undergo surgery that will cost arround 7 million naira because we will refer her to a specialist hospital in Owerri"
"7 million, where will I get such an amount from?!!!" She asked in utter amazement.
"I'm sorry, that's what it is. Please if there is nothing else, I'll take my leave now. Excuse me" the doctor said and walked away.
Ngozi just stared at him in shock and in hopelessness.

See wahala for Ngozi

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Episode 16
Authors Note: This episode is dedicated to all the depressed people out there who are contemplating or have lost their lives to suicide. It is never an option.
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Ngozi's struggles in life became worse after her mothers hospitalization. She worked multiple jobs everyday just to make sure she could try and raise the seven million naira that she was told to raise for the surgery, but it seemed her efforts were fruitless. She was only even able to discharge Beatrice from the hospital because of the help rendered by one of her uncle's, if not, she could never have raised the bill. Still, upon all her struggles, things weren't getting better. Mama's drugs kept finishing day by day, and her health didn't seem to brighten up.
Sometimes, Ngozi would just sit back and ponder about life and what it had thrown to her. First, it was her rape, then it was her bitter break up with Uchenna and now it was her mothers illness. Every day she tried to make things better even after strenous effort and suffering but it seemed she was doing nothing. Life remained blank.
Some days she would contemplate suicide. What was the point of even living? Her loved ones were already starting to leave her one by one. She tried to end it all with a kitchen knife or with a rope but fear wouldn't let her do it. She would be so close and yet so far.
Deep within her, some voices would be fighting to get through to her. Some would encourage her to end her life and misery why some would tell her not to give up. 'What was the point of leaving the world when you still have someone willing to love and care for you and needs you terribly? Even if the whole world is against you, God is still by your side. Never ever let your problems trample on you so as not to give the devil a cause to celebrate. One life lost is like a million stars fallen, you have no right to take it. Suicide only makes matters worse and brings about a restless soul. Things would surely get better' it would say but still, she was conflicted.
It was on a Friday that an idea finally struck her. It was like a ray of hope, but then, was it? Would the man who hated her so much agree to help her? She had always known Uchenna to be kind and he wouldn't let someone die, would he? She needed to know and give it a try.
At some point, her pride tried to let her not do it but she swallowed it hard and became determined.
"No, I need to try" she said.
She stood up from her bed and headed for the door.......

After a long walk to the palace, she finally arrived. As she stood in front of the gate, she became nervous. She had remembered this scenario before. All the painful memories began to fly in.
She wipped the tear that dropped from her left eye and cleaned up her face. She had vowed never to cry because of him again, he didn't deserve it. Besides, she wasn't here to plead with him to come back, she came to ask for help. She straightened up and knocked on the gate.
A few seconds later, the peephole was opened by another, unfamiliar guard. He was short and fair skinned with thick, bushy hair. He looked friendly, unlike the first.
"Yes?" he asked "how may I help you?"
"Please I'm here to see prince Uchenna, is he around?" She asked as softly as she could.
"Who are you to him?"
"Well"she bowed her head "I'm his ex girlfriend. My name is Ngozi"
"Ngozi...."he pondered for a while "Oh yes, I remember you now. You are that girl that came to plead with him one month ago, right?"
"Yes"
"Why do you want to see him? I thought he warned you never to come here again?
"My mother is severely Ill, and I need seven million naira for her treatment, but I don't know where to get it. I believe Uche can help me, even though things are not well between us. Please let me see him, my mother keeps dying day by day" she pleaded.
"Eyahhh, well I'm sorry, but Prince Uche travelled to Owerri a month ago, not too long after your heated encounter with him and we haven't heard from him since then"
"Ah!" She placed her hands on her head "I'm finished, where do I go from here now? God WHY?" She broke down in tears.
The guard got moved by this act and shook his head. There was silence between them for a while, when an idea suddenly came to him.
"You know what? Why don't I take you to queen Erinma. She's sitting at the palace gardens now, you should see her. Maybe she might help you"
Ngozi shook her head in disbelief. How could Erinma help her when she also hated her. There last encounter didn't even go well. Nevertheless, she needed to give it a try.
"Alright, let's go"
The guard opened the gate and she walked in. He closed it again and began to lead her to the gardens. As they walked, Ngozi bowed her head, trying to hide her already famous face. Some people, who recognized her began to talk amongst themselves in whispers while pointing at her. Others just shook their heads.
They finally arrived the garden, where the gracious queen seemed to be having the time of her life. Añurika, her devoted acomplaice, sat close to her, and spent her time telling her both true and untrue stories. The maids did their work as well. They fanned, pedicured, and stood stand by awaiting errands.
When Añurika saw Ngozi and the guard approaching, she smiled.
"Well look who we have here. It's our very good bold and daring friend, remember?"
Erinma turned and smiled as well.
"It would seem so. What an unexpected and 'pleasing' visit''
"My queen, she would like to see you" the guard said before bowing and exiting.
Ngozi walked closer to them and fell on her knees.
"Long live my queen. Please my queen, I would like you to help me. My mother is critically I'll, and I need some money to help her undergo surgery, but I have none. Please help me my queen..."she pleaded and broke down
Erinma and Añurika burst into laughter, after staring at themselves.
"Really? The witty and persistent pest who caused my family a barrage of problems, asks for my assistance now? The same peasant girl who insulted me? Why should I even help you?" .
"Because I know you have a conscience, and I know that if you were in my shoes, you would do the same. I'm not saying I'm worthy of your assistance but please, for the sake of God and everything human, have mercy on me"
The queen looked above for a while.
"Well, I suppose I could help you. On two conditions though"
"Anything"
"First, you must kiss my feet" she commanded.
She raised her brows as the command came. She looked at the queen in shock but she only smiled back. She was serious. Ngozi bowed her head and let a tear drop. Was she really about to do this? She needed to, for Mamas sake.
She crawled to Erinmas, bleached feet and held it up. She brought out her lips and drew closer to kiss it when she suddenly received a kick on her head which made her see stars. She flew back in excruciating pain. Erinma and Añurika laughed again. Some maids chuckled, while those who had conciences frowned at the act.
"God, that was classic. What makes you think your filthy gutter deserves to kiss my feet? Do you also need money for toothpaste?" She laughed again.
"Secondly, you and your family must leave this community and never return. If I ever see your face around, even a bush of Ngalaba kingdom, you will be severely punished, do I make myself clear?"
Ngozi nodded her pounding head slowly.
"That's a good girl. Ada, go get me my purse" she instructed one of the maids and she dashed in. A few moments later, she came back with a golden purse. She gave it to Erinma and she went back to her post.
Erinma dipped her hand into the purse and brought out a Zenith Bank cheque book and a pen. She began to write.
"And to who am I writing this to?"
"Ngozi Okonkwo"
"And how much do you need?"
"Seven million"
She wrote it down, tore up the page and gave it to her. As she did, Añurika tapped her but she ignored.
"That's the complete money. Now get out and remember our agreement"
"Thank you my queen. God bless you"
She said in tears and disbelief before walking out.
When out of ear shot, Añurika frowned at the queen.
"What was that for?"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I want to be sure that she has exited permanently from my life. Besides, I don't want her telling people I'm a bad ruler. Money is nothing, really"
Añurika folded her arms and shook her head.
"Ohhhh, Chi M"

At least she got help... That's great.

Wicked woman.

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Episode 17
A few weeks passed, and Ngozi was able to pay for her mothers heart operation. She was transferred to a specialist hospital in Owerri where she carried out a successful surgery, by the grace of God. Ngozi was very happy that she was able to save her mother and Beartice was recovering very fast.
A month later, Beartice was discharged from the hospital but was shocked when she found out that they has been banished. Ngozi informed her of how she got the money but didn't tell her the Queen had exiled her. She was even more surprised when she discovered that Ngozi and Uchenna had broken up, but Ngozi refused to tell her why. All she said was.
"It wasn't meant to be"
Anyways, Ngozi concluded that Beartice would be going to her younger brothers house to live which was in the neighbouring community of Uzochi. It was the same uncle of hers that paid Beatrice's hospital bill in the community hospital, Uncle Okoro. He was quite wealthy, and was glad to accept his elder sister into his busy and populated home. Ngozi on the other hand d decided she would be going to Owerri, the city, to start life again there. She had two major reasons; one was because she needed to get a job and provide for her mother by sending money constantly since Uncle Okoro refused to carter for some needs like drugs. Second was because, she wanted to leave Ngalaba and all the painful memories of Uchenna and heart break it brought her. She needed to start life afresh.
A few weeks after staying in Okoros house, she packed her bags and got ready to set of for the big city life. She would be staying with her very close friend, Amaka, who had left for Owerri about a year ago and had settled down. Ngozi had sent her a message, informing her and Amaka was gladly willing to accept her.
The morning when Ngozi had gotten ready to leave, Beartice tried desperately to hold back her tears. She prayed for her daughter who had been with her for many years. It was a sad separation that needed to happen. A mark of womanhood and maturity. After a couple of goodbyes, Uncle Okoro gave her some money and in no time, she was of into another different phase of her life, that would finally, mark her fate.

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Ngozi found some difficulty blending in when she arrived the busy city of Owerri, the capital of Imo state. Everybody was in such a hastened, some were pushing while some were yelling at each other, and her due to her sluggishness. Some people, who had noticed her character immediately identified her as a typical village girl who had just arrived the big city newly.
Ngozi found some difficulty locating Amakas resident from the park. If not for the timely intervention of some good citizens, she could have been lost. She couldn't identify left from right and found herself going in circles at some point.
It was nightfall by the time she arrived Amakas home. It was a typical public compound, which was porous and dirty. As Ngozi asked for Amakas exact door from the neighbors who sat outside discussing the woes of the country, some who had never seen her eyed her suspiciously and mischievously.
She took a deep breath and knocked three times on the door. She was very nervous and happy because she hadn't seen Amaka for a long time, and wondered how she looked now. After another knock, the door was thrown open, and Amaka who was clad in only a wrapper and a facemask exclaimed when she saw her.
"Ngo!!"
"Amii!!!"
They embraced each other warmly admist laughter. After sometime, they let each other go.
"Please, come in" Amaka said.
Ngozi walked in and looked around the sparsley furnished one room apartment. It only had a mattress and a cupboard with a table and a make up set, with a mirror on it. It also had a few kitchen utensils.
"Abeg, stop looking around, I know my room is terrible" she said jokingly.
"Nooo, it's actually pretty nice, it's simple"
Amaka hissed and sat down on the mattress while Ngozi followed suit.
"So, how far na? It's been a long time ooo, how my peeps for village?"
"They de, but abeg leave those people. Nna, Amaka, you've become a big girl ooo, I can smell the city life all over you. See how you come they use city grammar de greet me"
Amaka rolled her eyes sarcastically.
"Biko leave that talk. Do you think city life is a bed of roses? The struggle her pass the one for village farm, make I tell you"
"But where do you work now?"
"Nna, I just dey help one stingy woman manage her hair salon. But I go soon commot"
Ngozi shook her head.
"Nna, this one I come city, you dey sure I go find job"
"Of course you will, and I will help you. So relax, this Amaka no dey disappoint"
Ngozi sighed in relief.
"But you know, you haven't really told me why you left Ngalaba"
Ngozi sighed.
"I was banished, by the queen"
Amaka raised her brows "why naa?"
"Nna, it's a long story. But anyways, my mother is sick, so I came her to get a job and care for her. She's currently in my uncles house"
"Na wah oooo, what about your boyfriend naaa?"
"Which one?"
"The prince"
"Abeg no just vex me naa, you better leave that talk about that idiot now"
"Heyyyyy, wetin happen?"
"I don't want to talk about it. Listen, all you need to know is that men are nothing but a bunch of idiots. Don't ever trust them, all they'll ruin you, okay?"
"Okay oooo, it's your choice"
Soon, Ngozi's stomach grumbled.
"Abeg you get wetin I go eat?"
"Na indomie I cook ooo"
"Nna, na wetin people for town dey eat, snake?"
"Well, you can eat it, or, you can let hunger kill you" Amaka replied with a smile. Ngozis stomach grumbled yet again.
"You know what, I think I'm even ready for snake venom sef"
Ngozi and Amaka burst into a round of laughter.
"Make I go bring am" Amaka said and in no time, she was on her way to the public kitchen.

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Episode 18
"Don't worry Ngo, you look great" Amaka told her for the umpteenth time.
"Oh, I don't know Amaka. You know I'm not used to wearing trousers" Ngozi told her while looking at the large mirror opposite her. She was wearing a blue shirt with a pair of dark blue jean trousers.
"And besides" she continued "I don't feel comfortable, they're way to tight and restrict my movement"
"Don't worry, you'll be fine" Amaka assured while getting up from the mattress and holding her shoulders
"Listen, if you want to better your chances of getting a job in the city, you need to look like a city babe. And not one sister 'Mary Amaka' who just arrived from the village"
"I don't see how wearing trousers will boost my chances of getting a job, Amaka"
"Trust me, am I not your city friend again" she said and gave an assuring smile.
Ngozi rolled her eyes and raised both of her hands.
"Fine, you win"
"Great! Now you're all set" she said while brushing her hair.
"You really are beautiful, Ngozi. It's such a pity that guy left you"
Ngozi hissed "whatever"
"Anyway, you'll be going now. Now listen, when you step out of the compound, just turn to your right. Walk straight until you get to an estate"
"What's an estate?"
"Oh, it's like a street that has a line of big and beautiful houses. Don't worry, you'll recognize it when you see it. When you get there, tell the gateman that it was Amaka that sent you. He'll know what to do. I told him that my friend was coming to look for a job and he invited you to the estate. Perhaps theres an opening there and he wants you to apply. So you'll have to go. If you don't see anything, you'll come back and we'll search the whole city for you, okay?''
"Okay, but won't you be following me"
"No, duh, I have to go to work. As it is I'm already late,I don't want that woman's wahala" she said as she picked up her brown hand bag. She was already dressed in a jumpsuit
She turned and noticed Ngozi looked a bit worried. She held her shoulders and smiled.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. I won't deceive you, okay?"
Ngozi nodded her head and gave a fake smile. She was very nervous. Amaka led her out of the room and locked the door. They both went out of the compound and stopped at the little junction.
"Just head straight, it's not far from here, you will see the estate, hm" Amaka directed pointing right.
"Ooh"
"Okay, let me start going. Here's the key, bye" Amaka gave her a single key and hurriedly walked away to the left direction. Ngozi sighed and began to walk where her friend led her. She bowed her head shyly as she went, avoiding the gaze of some passers by. She would occasionally look up to see if she had arrived the estate.
After a few minutes walk, she arrived in front of a large gate and inside the gate, was a line of huge and beautiful houses, which marked Amakas description. She walked inside and met a fair, tall and muscular man, dressed in a light blue shirt, a pair of dark trousers, and a matching cap, sitting down and reading an old newspaper. He was the security guard. She walked towards him and drew his attention.
"Good afternoon, sir"
"Afternoon, how may I help you?"
"My name is Ngozi. My friend, Amaka sent me"
"Ohhhh, the girl from the village. You're welcome, how are you?"
"Fine sir"
"Amaka told me what you came for. Fortunately for you, one of my ogas here, and a very good friend of mine, asked me to help him get a maid for him, which is why I told her to call you. The vacancy is still open, if you're interested, of course"
"Yes sir, please"
He nodded his head "okay, let me take you there" he said and got up from the chair. He walked in and talked to the other security man inside before heading of with Ngozi.
As they walked, Ngozi couldn't help but admire all the magnificent houses that were erected there. She imagined herself being the owner of one of those houses. She shook her head in disbelief. Poverty was really a terrible disease.
They got to the sixteenth house at the estate and stopped. It was a large mansion, which could be the most beautiful she had seen so far. The security guard knocked at the gate four times and soon, the peep hole was slid open. The eyes recognized him and the gate was opened.
"Ah, Nonso, how par now?" Said Yahaya, the hausa gate man in a strong accent who was with a small radio.
"Yahaya my guy, I dey oooo." He responded and they shook hands.
"Ehenh, remember that time wey off George tell me say im de look for house help wey go hep madam Ini?''
"Mmmm, I remember" Yahaya said
"Well, I don bring am" Nonso said and pointed out Ngozi.
"Good afternoon sir"Ngozi prostrated shyly.
"Good apternoon my priend. Wetin be your name?" Yahaya asked, beaming.
"Ngozi"
"Nkosi"
"No sir, N-go-zi"
"Oookkay, Ngosi?
"Never mind" Ngozi said giving up. Nonso kept chuckling
"Anyways, Mallam Yahaya, go call madam Ini"
"Yes sir" Yahaya stamped and dashed into the house. After a few minutes, he was out with Iniobong.
"Madam, Ini, good afternoon oooooo" Nonso greeted when she came out.
"Thank you, Nonso. Is this the girl?"
"Yes madam. Well, I guess she's in your care, let me start going. Bye" Nonso said after glancing at his watch. He then walked away.
"Good afternoon ma"Ngozi greeted.
"Afternoon, my dear, please come in" Iniobong ushered her in.
"What's your name?"
"Ngozi ma"
"Beautiful name for a beautiful girl"
"Thanks ma" Ngozi said blushing.
"You know what, I like you already. And I think George and Susan will to. You have the job, trust me"
"I'll appreciate it ma"
"Come, lets go in" she said and both of them began walking into the large mansion.

Ngozi never new that her adventures, had only begun.......

Hmmmmm


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Getting more exciting everyday.


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Ngozi went to Susan and George's house wow. Why do I feel she's their lost twin.

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Ngozi went to Susan and George's house wow. Why do I feel she's their lost twin.

My dear, you clearly state what is on my mind I swear..

PART 2
2 years later.
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She whistled a gospel song as she dusted the glass table with a wet handkerchief. There was a blue bucket of water with a mop inside it by her side. When she was done cleaning the table, she squeezed the cloth and let out a sigh of relief. She turned backwards and noticed that the huge painting of an African village that was hung on the wall wasn't balanced. She climbed up on the sofa and made for the picture when someone called her name.
"Be careful with that, Gift" she said.
A little frightened, She turned and saw her madam, Susan.
"That image cost a lot. If it gets ruined, you'll pay for it" Susan warned.
"Yes madam, good morning"
"Good morning. I'm heading to work now. When you're true with the cleaning, tell Iniobong that we'll have fried rice for dinner, okay?"
"Yes madam, have a nice day" she wished. Susan just nodded and walked out.
Ngozi climbed down the sofa and inspected the work she'd done so far. It was all good. She sighed as her mind suddenly drifted to her arrival and work experience in the Okoye's house.
She was employed a few days after she first went there. She had garnered favour in her eyes and since her employment and since then, life had been generally good for her. She was in good terms with her employers and had a good pay even though it all went to her mother in the village. She was'nt too bothered though as her employment covered feeding and accommodation, even though clothing was a problem. Another thing that they had changed about her since she arrived was her name. They had changed it from Ngozi to Gift, stressing that Ngozi was too local a name but it's English meaning was much better. Although she wasn't too happy with the idea, she decided to co-operate with her master's for peace to reign. Nevertheless, she had peace of mind and had forgotten all about her bitter past.
Gift picked up the mop and bucket and headed upstairs. She arrived the hallway which led to the kitchen and headed for it when she remembered she hadn't cleaned Roses room. She quickly stopped in front of the door and knocked.
"Who's there?!" Rose shouted from the bathroom in the, also in the room. She was having a shower.
"Madam Rose, please I'm here to clean the room" Gift replied.
"Come in"
Gift opened the door and was greeted by the strong smell of cigarettes and alcohol which lay scattered on a stool, close to the bed. She shook her head and wondered how a young lady like Rose could be so attached to alcohol. It was, uncanny.
She proceeded to start cleaning when Rose opened the door of the bathroom.
"Good morning madam Rose"
Rose frowned deeply at the greeting.
"How many times have I told you not to address me as 'madam'? For goodness sake, Gift I'm just 23, not a grandma! just call me Rose, what's so hard about that? And I thought we were friends?"
"I'm sorry, Rose, it keeps slipping my mind" Gift pleaded.
Surprising as it may sound, Gift and Rose had become good friends a year after her arrival. It was on one of the occasions when Gift came to clean the room. She had seen a beautiful, purple gown sprawled on the bed and had gotten attracted. She placed it on her chest and looked at the mirror. It fit her well as she looked like a princess. As she was still admiring the figure in the mirror, Rose walked in and frightened her.
"What do you think you're doing?"
"Oh, I'm sorry madam, I was just.....I'll keep this now" she folded the gown and dropped it on the bed. She made to leave when Rose stopped her.
"Wait. You know what, you can have the dress. I hate it anyways"
Gift stared at her in disbelief. She excitedly took the dress and thanked her very well. Finally, she said.
"You know what madam, you are a very nice woman. If only you could just open yourself to more people and make more friends, life would be much better for you. Anyways, thanks so much again" she walked away with her new gift and Rose stared away in astonishment. She contemplated what she said and found out that she was right. She needed more friends. All she had were Doris and Edwin and a few Fairweather friends. She needed a true friend.
Later that night, she visited Gift in her room and the both of them bonded. They had similar likes such as their deep love for purple and other similarities. That was the birth of a new friendship.

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