ADUKE…
Chapter 7
…. Looking at the briefcase, different thought ran through my head,all I wanted was some money to sought maami’s bills,oh God,I was left confused, should I get the briefcase, try to open it and get some cash?,I thought within me,or should I just do what I have come to do,oh God,but losing my virginity like this can’t possibly be the solution….
I went to the briefcase,took it and tried to open it, thankfully,it wasn’t so difficult,I tried and it opened,lo and behold neatly arranged bunch of dollar notes,my heart stopped beating for some seconds,I hadn’t beyond so much money, especially in hard currency.take everything and run away,that would change your story and that of your family for life,a voice said,,,oh no,that would be greedy,take some and leave,I listened to the other voice,I took about five bundles and ran out of the room…
The hotel was a magnificent one, finding my way out was another thing,I was rushing to the elevator,do you even know how to use that, asked myself,I ran to the stairs rushing down as possible as I could…
Finally I got out and headed to the gate,it was late already but I didn’t mind,where are you going,asked a security,I,I,I,am going home,do you have a problem with that,I asked, trying to act normal,which certainly wasn’t working….
While we were still talking,two bouncers walked up to where we were and one of them carried me on his shoulder like I was a baby, what’s the meaning of this, put me down,you are harassing me,I said hitting his back,it was as though my words or hits had nothing on him,he was walking hurriedly back to the hotel while the other bouncer was behind us,as the headed to Chief’s room I knew I was doomed…..
They took me to Chief who was sitting on the bed angry,Sharon was there too,I believe chief had called her,she was in a very short pyjamas..
Immediately the bouncer threw me on the bed like a piece of trash, chief stood up like an angry lion,came to me and landed two sound slaps on both my cheeks.how dare you,how dare you try to steal from me, Chief honourable Babatunde,,,I am going to deal with you.
AD,how could you,I mean why,why would you do this, if you weren’t ready to do this why did you come over,you weren’t forced, were you,I am totally disappointed in you,you are such a big disgrace,Sharon scolded..
Chief, please,I am very sorry for this misconduct, please temper justice with mercy,have mercy on her,please chief,she is just a girl who has refused to outgrow her naivety, please chief,please..
Sharon,I am very disappointed in you,how could you bring a criminal to me, chief said to Sharon,,,,Emabinu sir,I am very sorry,please sir,it will never ever repeat itself again.please sir,Sharon pleaded..well you can go to your room and don’t keep my friend waiting,I know how to handle this little brat, chief said to Sharon…
Thank you sir,Sharon said as she walked out,not without giving me a disgusting look…
Chief took his phone and dialed a number,come inside,he said and hung up..the two bouncers soon reappeared..
Gentle,go get ropes for me,he said to one of them who went out and soon returned with some ropes..
Tie this thing hands and feet to the bed,he said to them,they grabbed me and were trying to tie my hands and feet,please sir, please sir,am sorry,please sir,have mercy on me,I am sorry,I was shouting and pleading,look for something and tie her mouth,I don’t want to hear a word from her,one of the guys ,took an handkerchief and tied my mouth…
You can go,he said to them,they went out and he shut the door from Inside,I was crying prousely,hot tears rolling down my cheeks
Chief stood before me and removed his towel,it was the first time I was beholding a n***d male adult in full,I exhaled in fear…
I wanted to have this with you easy and calm,but you pushed me by revealing the criminal tendency in you,I hate thieves,I hate them with passion…
He pounced on him,and he raped me mercilessly,oh my first time with a man was very horrible,I cried,I wept bitterly,but his heart was like a rock,he didn’t even have Mercy on me knowing it was my first time.oh I wished I was never born,the pain was too much…
When he was done,he stood up and licking his lips foolishly…oh baby,you are so sweet,,,I didn’t know you were still intact,I mean in this age and time,a girl like you in her twenties a virgin, that’s a miracle…
He called his boys to come untie me,I was too weak to get up .soon it was dawn,.you see,I had planned to deal with you by not giving you a penny for trying to steal from me,but because you were pure,and I had the privilege of been the first man to taste your honey pot,I shall give you something.he brought out another briefcase,it was bigger than the previous one,he opened it and it was full of Naria note,one thousand Naria notes to be precise.He brought out 20 bundles and handed to me, looking at him I hated him,I wanted to spit on him and his money,but on a second thought,I realized maami needed that money.i took it with pains and tears in my eyes, realizing I had traded my virginity for it….
I took the money and kept in my bag, the other girls and I drove in Sharon’s car,while in the car,the other girls and Sharon were over joyed at the generosity of the men,they were happy,but I didn’t say a word, instead I was in tears,I had betrayed myself and maami….
I didn’t allow Sharon drop me at home,she and the other girls were seductively dressed and maami could figure it out.i bought a bottle water and washed my face,I wouldn’t want mother suspecting anything.i managed to coordinate myself and went inside,maami e kaaro,I greeted,omomi welcome,what is it, your eyes are swollen like you have been crying all night,mother asked concerned..
Indeed the instinct of mother’s are unbeatable,maami cry?,no ohhhh, what would make me cry,you know been with my friend,we just talked and jested most hours of the night, that explains my swollen eyes…I managed to cover up…
Young girls and gossip are like five and six,maami said,how are her parents,maami asked,oh they are fine,they sent thier regards,infact when I explained our situation,they were so compassionate,they gave me some money,and they asked us to keep it,no need paying back..I said..
Ahaaaa,oluwa ohh, God will bless them,they would never lack,they would never know a better yesterday,infact Aduke mi,you are going to give me thier number or call your friend so I can appreciate her parents,maami said…
Okay mam,no problem,but I shall go in first and freshen up.i went inside and cried some more,I felt dirty and unworthy,I managed to have my bath.counting the money,I discovered a shocking sum of 2million Naria,I was surprised and angry at the same time…
While in the room,I heard voices outside,it was the women that had come the previous day,they had come for their money,and they sounded ready for war,oya madam our money,you asked us to come this morning,where is the 16,0000 thousand Naria you asked us to come collect this morning,one of the women said…
Goodmorning maaaaa, nothing is good about this morning,the other woman attacked me,just give us the morning and spare us all these pleasantries,she said…
Ma,please if you don’t mind,give me the total amount maami is owning you,I said calmly,maami was surprised at the question..
The women starred at each other and laughed sarcastically.you haven’t paid common 16,000,you are asking of the total amount,well if you must know,you mother borrowed 200000 with interest of 20000 thousand Naria only, making it a total of 220,000,but your mother has paid only 3 times,so 8,000 times three,she asked me,,24,000 I replied,well that’s how much your mother has paid, her balance is 196000 thousand Naria,she said,and opened her hand like she wanted to receive something.
Excuse me please,I said to them,I went inside and brought out 200,000 thousand Naria,here,I said handing the money to one of them, that’s the sum of 200000 thousand Naria,you can keep the change for your inconveniences,I said.the women were shocked to their bones,the left in shame like snails in their shell.
Ah, God will bless that your friend,for doing this for me,it shall be well with them all,maami showered praises,while I went inside my room to cry my eyes out..
Written by
Rejoice Igbinovia Aluyi
