HAD I KNOW 💧
EPISODE TWÓ
WRITTEN BY ADEYANJU FAITH
That very day was the most shattered day for Othanel has he left his working place with so much pain in his heart. The fact that his boss told him not to return to his place and seizing his workman money pains him the more. He got home and lay down shedding so much tears.
“God why, why should this happen to me of all day. This have never happened to me before. We might be suffering but….but never will I have the boldness to steal what doesn’t belongs to me. That man will surely pay for what he did to me. If eventually he found the money. He will forever live a sorrowful life. For accusing me wrongly God will punish him more than what he did to me because I knew nothing about his missing money.
He continues to curse the man as he cried before sleeping off later.
In the evening around 5:35pm his mother and sisters returned and they were surprised seeing him at home because he usually come to where they sell after leaving his work and therefore, all of them will come home together.
“Othanel othanel “ His mother tapped him.
“See how he’s even snoring “ Anita said.
They called and tapped him severally before he then responded by turning around to face them. Immediately they saw his face their heart skipped a beat. His mother bend down immediately looking at his face and turning his head around “What happened to you? How did you get injured like this? Talk to me.
This is faith stories. Don’t steal please.
“It was a little misunderstanding at my work “ He lied because he doesn’t want them to be more worried about what happened.
“What nonsense misunderstanding is that Othanel. How could misunderstanding results to this swollen face.
“We fought that was why. We really fought and I also injured him.
“This is barbaric! How could you fight yourself this much because of misunderstanding. And your boss is there while you and the person fight.
“Forget about it mother. I’m fine, it is not like I’m complaining.
“Are you out of your senses! Forget about what, forget about how you almost ruined your face because of fight. I will go to your work tomorrow to see that person you fought with.
“Ohhhoooh this is what I don’t want mother. I said don’t worry that I’m fine or am I not the one talking to you now.
“I know, but I’m just concerned about you.
“I understand you mother. But don’t worry even if you want to go “He paused for a second rethink his decision of telling her he has been sent away. “ Even if you want to go there’s nothing my boss can do about it.
“Get me warm water to pressed his face for him.
“okay mother “ Anita answered running out.
“Maybe it will even be a great advantage for us tonight.
“What do you mean?” Othanel asked Deborah scornfully because he understood what she meant.
“Abi mother (she faces her) who will see how he looks tonight without giving him something. Infact there’s no need to cover your face. Just unveil yourself so that they can pity you fast.
“You are very….” He feels like hitting her but she ran from him laughing ridiculously.
“He won’t follow us tonight. He should stay back home because of his face. We will get you drugs when coming.
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Three days later, Othanel left home as usual with the pretense of going to work. He was walking down the street with his hands on his back and thinking deeply about his life. How he can help his family out of the hardship. He continues to think and think without resolution. He signed heavily with a drop of unexpected tears down his cheeks. As the only male child and first born he felt he should be able to erase suffering from his family. Now that when his father had left them to their fate. He believes that any day, somehow he will surely return to them but by then it will be too late for him.
He stopped in front of a building and saw vacancy of Driver with available learning experience and driver permit tendering. He shakes his head and continued his journey because he knew the work isn’t for him. He doesn’t know how to drive talk of having driver permit or whatsoever. A car speed beside him splashing dirty water on him and he jumped aside and quickly cleaned it away but the stains are still there. He didn’t want to curse the driver because he knew it wasn’t intentional and even if it was intentional there’s nothing he can do.
He continues walking and saw the earlier car halted from afar.
“I hope it’s not because of the splashing water this person stopped Sha.
He muttered to himself and keep going. The car door opened and a familiar young man alighted from it with joy written all over him. And instantly Othanel could figure who it was.
“Kelvin! Kelvin is that you.” He called excitedly as both friends hugged joyfully.
“O-th-nel Othanel my guy. My very long time friend.
Othanel was wowed as he looked around his friend appearance and his car.
“It’s a lie! Kelvin! So it was true.
“That what?.
“That you traveled out of the country.
“Yes I did. Infact I just returned three days ago.
“Ehn…ehn ehn! Yeh, how did you do it? The car, the money and your sudden magnificent look. How did all these happened.
“Just calm down. Calm down othanel no dey rush yourself dey talk like parrot. Let enter the car. I didn’t realized it was you I splashes the water on until I came down from the car to apologize not knowing it was you.
They entered the car and Othanel wasn’t himself as he was marvel by what is happening. His friend asked how life is treating him.
“Are you not supposed to know how it’s treating me with my look. Do I look like someone that is enjoying.
“You caused it na. Na you fucked up!.
“How?” Othanel asked.
“I told you back then to join me to progress and you said no that you will succeed someday.
“Wait ooo don’t tell me it’s that man place you went to that turns your life around this way.
“Of course! Who else? You were scared then. and look at me now and look at yourself. Who is now successful between us?.
Othanel was speechless and couldn’t reply his friend and at that moment he regretted not to have followed him. He was only scared of the repercussions that do comes with money rituals but looking at his friend at the moment, there’s nothing like any forms of repercussion because he is looking healthy and rich.
“You better use your brain to help your family from suffering unless you like how you have been suffering for how many years.” Kelvin interrupted his thoughts.
“And ever since you did the money ritual as….”
“Hey, don’t go there ooo I didn’t do money ritual. Why will I do money ritual because of what.
“Then what did you do if not it?.
“I only did money progress that doesn’t have to do with blóóód or whatsoever.
“Are you serious about it?.
“Yes na. It was just a smooth blessing that requires nothing. And ever since I have been enjoying nature blessings.
“Come and take me there abeg. I didn’t know it wasn’t something that will boomerang. Just take me there please, I want to end this suffering once and for all also.
“So are you not waiting on God again?” his friend asked jokingly and he replied that “Heaven help those that helped themselves. I’m ready to help myself now and I know that heaven will support me.
“Definitely, it’s heaven that brought me at this time” Kelvin laughed out loud and increased the music volume he has been listening to.
Tbc.
