"My worst decision EPISODE 2"
My worst decision
(Episode 2)
Zi****p(sound coming from Emeka's old Ghana must go bag) oh my God not again. No na not this time: this bag again.......(murmuring continues with series of heavy sighs).
************* Emeka's mom steps in**********
My son what's the problem? Have been hearing you murmuring continuously from the sitting room.....says Emeka's mom
(With another sigh)...momma don't worry it is fine. Oh I can see ,it is your bag right? Don't worry let me help you fix it....she says as she goes close to get the back from him with a smile.
......thank u mom( Emeka says as he scratched his head).
Wow!!! Momma that was so quick. How did u do na? You are very talented oo.....no wonder daddy married u( Emeka says in amazement)
......I am flattered she said: by the way I can see you are getting ready for your trip to Benin?
**** Oh yes mom!!! Very early tomorrow I will be leaving for the park.
Ok my son but there is something I will like to discuss with you; hope I am not wasting your time?
**** No no no mama ah ah how can you be wasting my time?....Emeka says to reassure the mom
Ok my son Emeka pls and pls what I'm about to tell you please I want you to take it seriously for it is an advice of a mother to her only child....hummm (she takes a pause and then continues)....
....My son you know you are the only one I have now, my only seed left, my joy giver......( She bowed her face as hot tear dropped down her cheek).........
Momma please not again, you know I hate seeing you this way.....he goes close and tries to comfort her)
....... She stylishly lift up her old wrapper to clean up her face... Sorry my son I just can't control this pain in my heart since your sister left us I haven't been able to recover from the shock her dead caused us..... By the way what has happened has happened my son Emeka....
.........okay my son as I was saying, you are the only one left for us and you know we are of age******* we don old oooo......(she says in humourous tone)
****Emeka smiles**** I know mama... He says..
As you are leaving us please my son Emeka I want you to be very careful out there. Be a good boy as you have always been. I have heard of many terrible stories about Benin.... But let me just assume they are hearsays....she continues....
I just want you to always remember how I and your father brought you and your sister up in the way of the Lord; please my son do not deviate from the path of truth and I am so convinced within my spirit that God will see us through, he will bless you .it is well with you my son............( Momma Emeka continues to pray for his son)
Thank you momma I have heard everything you said and I promise I won't let you and papa down; I will make you people proud I promise......(he smiles as he gives reassuring words to his mom)
............I know you must be hungry now, I have kept your food in the dining (mama Emeka says as she stands up to leave)
....... Thank you mama I will as soon as I finish up
Make sure it doesn't get cold ooo.....she says
Okay mom.....he says as he continues with what he was doing ..
The next morning
Ummm ummm.....( Papa Emeka clears his throat as he chews on his bamboo stick).... My son I can see you are ready to leave...... My son it is well with you, you will go and succeed ehhh( daddy Emeka showers prayers on his son)
Isseeeee.... (Emeka respond) thank you papa I really appreciate....
Please my son remember to call I and your mother from time to time ...okay?
Of course papa I will do that.... Emeka says
My son Emeka please don't forget what I told u oh....mama Emeka adds
Ok mama I won't.....( He gives them a hug and then sets for the park)
To be continued............
*The Eagle's script*