TITLE: Dotted Line EPISODE: 1 AUTHOR: Queenxstar ONE The morning breeze caressed her face and she exhaled bitterly. How can one be in ones home and felt like a prisoner. prisoner, she muttered, how can one feel happiest out of ones home? Inibong Okoh folded her arms just beneath her bosom. Even at 15yrs of age, she had bloomed into a beautiful young woman but her eyes held sadness on a closer look! Akwaibom and Edo blood flowed thru her veins. You cheated, u did jur! Lets again. The voice brought her back to reality. It was actually a girls voice from the next compound, they were playing the 10-10 game. A group of 4 girls about her age were playing game. There were other children in the open space at the back of the compound, in their own different age groups playing their own games. From the balcony of her home, she could see them. It was the most populated compound in the estate. She had been back home since 2 weeks and her mum wont even allow her go see her friends. She shook her head fighting back memories of battles with her mum. Ini... Iniobong! Yes mum. Answering with a start, she rushed towards the direction of the voice. Whatre you doing out there by this time? Imaobong Okoh glanced at daughter and went back to going through the content of her bag. She was seated in the well furnished and tastily designed sitting room, dressed in a caftan gown and a scarf stylishly tied to match. Im done with my chores mum. she lowered her eyes. Ive a meeting for 11, take the stew out now and boil rice enough for you and your brother. Help yourselves to dinner in case I dont arrive early. She was an immigration officer. Ok...Ini rubbed her forehead. She zipped her bag and looked at her daughter. whats it? The day after tomorrows Nnennas birthday and Ill like to attend the celebration. No party dearest. Her voice was calm. Shes my best friend, I need to be there. All of my class matell be there. Thats how you children go to parties, rubbish yourselves and give parents untold heartache! But mum, her dads a Deacon. It will be a girls party save for her siblings and some of her counsin. Pls mum... Her parentsll be there too. Madam I said NO! She stood and picked her bag. Mum, she is old enough to take care of herself. A party wont hurt her. Besides itll be a closed party not a club party. Indifreke, her elder brother of 4 yrs had walked in without them noticing. Ima looked from son to daughter and gave her a penetrating look. At your age, I didnt know the meaning of party. My greatest luxury was watching TV only on weekends. But now... She gave a short laughter. That was then mum, this is now. His voice was firm. This conspiracy between you and your sister wont work. This is not conspiracy, Ive been asking to go see my friends, you wont allow. You wont even allow them visit. I cant even socialise with my mates in this environment. Tears formed in eyes but her voice was clear and strong. You have WAEC to face next year, better start preparing. Thats all I do in school study and I topped my class. I just want to enjoy my holiday, pls mum... Her social lifes vital to her mental health. He quipped. Tell me more, she applauded grinning. Youre learning how to challenge the wrong person. Just try me and see, get out from my way before I sound you silly! Ini stepped aside without knowing it. As soon as the door closed, she slumped on the rug and wept. Indi sighed and went to console her. Ijeoma Ugorji walked into their bedroom in her night gown. Nkem he is asleep. Her husband, Ugonna nodded and patted the space beside him on bed. He was in his late fifties and his wife, her late forties. She obeyed. Youll be going for this educational retreat for one week, we need to prepare Nnam for your absence and staying back at home till I get back from work. Staying at home? Her alarm was obvious. You want him to toss all the gadgets in this house apart with curiosity. Oh Nne, He chuckled,he knows better than that. We would warm him not to. She laughed heartily. I wont take chances of an electric shock with my only son. Then me about your plan then. I want to take permission from Mama Bisi, our neighbour upstairs. Hopefully she agrees and Chidubem stays with her until you are back from work each day. Before we all know it, One week will be over. Hmmm... Her brows creased knowing her husband was thoughtful. Nkem is that not an okay plan? I dont want to intrude in another privacy. Besides, we dont really know this woman. She has brought up grown kids and shes a grandmother too. Dubemull be just fine with her, its not like he will be running around or something. All right, see her then. She planted a kiss on his cheek. I love you. Love you too dear. He smiled. Let me check the doors. He glanced at the wall clock and stood. He was a director in a telecommunication company while his wife was a vice principal. Watchout for episode 2 Target: 10 likes Are you readyyyyyyyyyyyyy?
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:40:19 +0000
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