CHARLES AND HIS TWIN SISTER(13)
Rachel why are you like this?
Why putting your madam in pains?
Kindly use you mouth to explain to me what’s going on between you and the man.
Sister I’m sorry. It’s not what you think. I tried explaining to Charles but he wouldn’t listen. Madam was still angry with me which was why I kept everything to myself.
Will you shût up your dirty mouth.. Oh you expect me to be smiling eh! Joyce, it seems this girl still don’t know the implications of what she did. Because of you I couldn’t continue my business. You deliberately wasted all my little savings for people I had no idea of and you expect me to pamper you! God forbid! Not in my house. Who knows if this girl have started sleeping with men!!..
Madam it’s okay abeg. I understand how you feel, I know it’s not easy. Please allow me to talk to them. They’re still young and they have alot to learn. Biko!.. Joyce pleaded, rubbing both palms.
I have a daughter in case you don’t know. She’s far older than you. Far! Even if you were to add ten years to your age, presently, you still never near! so that you will know the kind of woman you’re dealing with.. Madam Annie contemplated, channeling her frustration at Rachael.
Madam Annie then stood up, clicked her tongue twice, securely tied her wrapper, and stormed to the kitchen to set the fire.
Rachel you’re bigger than this naa. Why are two siblings behaving like cat and rat.. Rachel is there any other thing you’re not saying?… Joyce objected, gazing at her uncombed hair.
I– I– I, sister Joyce.. Rachel stuttered.
Rachel talk to me okay. Feel free I’m not here to beat you. I’m here to help you like I always do. Is any man disturbing you? I believe you should understand what I mean. Why were you wasting madams money?
“He threatened to kîll me if I didn’t give him the money. He has chased me many times, which is why some side of my skirts got torn.” Rachel’s voice trembled as she shared her ordeal.. That’s why some of my skirts got torn… Rachel added.
Who is the person. Can you take me to his place now?
Yes. I know his place… Charles abruptly stood up and answered.
No.. No, please! I can’t, you won’t understand, Sister please, I don’t want what happened to repeat itself. I don’t want any problem. I’ve not been able to reach out to him for over three days now. I’m scared of going there.” Rachel cried out, her face hidden in her hands.
Someone is out there with evil intentions, collecting your money, I want to help you and you’re telling me you’re scared! Don’t worry. Stay here. Charles pick my phone let’s go there.
Charles led her and they began heading to the man’s place. Joyce didn’t bother listening to her criês and pleas because if she gets too emotional it would make the situation more difficult for her to handle.
They got to his house after walking for minutes and his door was locked. They inquired from one young lady that was eating stew rice in a pot few distance away.
Where’s the man that usually stay here… Joyce questioned her pointing towards the room that charles had shown her
Madam I no know o. Maybe E don komot. Good afternoon. But jude was here in the morning o… The young lady replied.
Do you have his number? Joyce asked her.
No. My phone fall for water since last month o. I’ve not been able to repair it.
Alright then. No wahala. He thinks he’s wise abi!… Joyce exclaimed, stamping her left feet.
Madam is anything the problem? Hope Jude didn’t cause another problem again…
The young lady puzzled.
For now let me compose myself. When he comes back tell him that someone came to look for him…. Joyce told her and left with a visible display of anger on her face.
Joyce stayed in the house with them until the following day, as they were dealing with a pressing matter. Rachel, however, continued to cry without providing a genuine explanation for her distress. She continuously pleaded with Joyce not to take the situation seriously and begged her not to go to Jude’s place. On the other hand, Annie remained solely focused on her farm and didn’t give a damn about Rachael’s predicament.
The third day during sister Joyce stay, Rachel was found shivering, with foams gushing out of her mouth(early in the morning around 5:10). It was her vibration that woke Joyce. Startled and concerned, Joyce urgently tapped her, calling out
Rachel!
Rachel!!
Rachel!!!
