*WHY I MUST SACK MY HOUSEMAID*
*PART FIVE*
*BY AYODELE ADEOYE*
Recently my husband began to make Stella go against my order. Whenever I
give her instruction, he will give a counter instruction or pick up a
quarrel with me for giving her too much of work. Sometimes he will ask her
to go and rest when she’s yet to carry out the tasks I gave her. These were
part of strategies to frustrate Stella but my husband frustrated me
instead. In fact, it has grown so bad that Stella no longer fear or respect
me in my own house.
My frustration metamorphosed into depression. At a time I was married but
lonely. Another woman I brought to my house now enjoys my husband’s
attention and company than me. Stella have no gut to disrespect me if not
the backing my husband gave her.
He now gives her money to go to the market. If I don’t ask him for money he
doesn’t give me. Before he gives me any money he will ask me a hundred
questions on what I want to use the money for. I became fed up so I stopped
asking him for money. Yet he ensure Stella doesn’t lack anything. To
overcome this trying time I went in search of a job. Not as if I don’t have
source of income but it does not require me much time. I also have some
properties willed to me by my late father. I make good money every month. I
became a full time house wife when I lost two pregnancy due to stress and
my doctor advice me to reduce stressful jobs. I was working before I met my
husband but I have to resign my job due to doctor’s advice.
The day I slap Stella, my husband did not talk to me for a month until I
apologize to him and to Stella in his presence. I hardly spank her but I
was really provoked that day. It was humiliating apolozing to a girl I
brought out of the gutter. My own husband humiliated me before her. At a
time I was afraid to scold Stella when she does something wrong because of
fear of my husband’s reaction.
My mind is made up to send Stella packing. My childlessness no longer worry
me like the presence of Stella in my house.
I will dare my husband, I will return Stella to my godmother. My people say
“no matter how full a river is, the fisherman must reach its bank”. This
step I’m about to sink my marriage but the best option is to get rid of
Stella. I prayed, o God help me, then directed me to the story of the four
lepers in 2king 7. I quickly grabbed my Bible to study. The messages were
clear after reading. They had three options and all will lead to dead,
instead of sitting down at the gate they took the most dangerous step. They
went into the camp of their enemies and behold it was the right choice.
Esther said “if I die, I die” but she didn’t die. I’m ready to take a step,
I don’t mind the price, all I know is that Stella must go…
: *I MUST SACK MY HOUSEMAID*
*PART SIX*
*BY AYODELE ADEOYE*
While I was scheming on how Stella will leave my house a call came from our
pastor. Good afternoon Sis Lucy, how are you and family? Pastor greeted. I
will like to see as soon as possible, he requested. Immediately my mind
whispered to me it’s all about Stella and my husband. I left everything I
was doing and rushed to pastor’s office. For the 45 minutes I waited in his
reception I was deeply lost in thought. Fourty five minutes was like fourty
five years. At exactly 4:30pm my husband joined me at the pastor’s office,
then it down on me that we are in for something big. His greeting was
casual as he sat on a seat close to me. While I was still in shock Stella
joined us and I was almost fainting when I saw her. I don’t know what
brought about that level of fear but had made up my mind Stella will go. If
I have to tell pastor the whole truth I will today, Stella must go.
Before Stella could sit down the pastor’s secretary came to announce to us
that pastor is already waiting for us. When we entered into pastor’s office
his countenance was not nice at all. His mood speaks volumes, but my mind
was made up.
Good afternoon to you all, can we bow down our heads for prayer? He
requested. We all bowed our heads, but my heart was not bowed. He made a
long prayer as he asked God to direct and lead us in our discussion. He
took his Bible and shared with us from Matthew 5:9 KJV that says “Blessed
are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God”. From
his exhortation I knew where he was going but I have made up my mind.
Before pastor hit the nail on the head, he spoke many parables and stories
that got me more confused. I wish I could tell pastor to go straight to the
point.
After all, pastor asked me, Sis Lucy are you aware Stella is pregnant? I
looked at Stella’s tommy, stirred at my husband and passed out. That was
the last thing I remember before I woke on the hospital bed.
I thought Stella is a discipline girl!
Is my husband responsible for Stella’s pregnancy?
My fears had eventually come through.
I was on the hospital bed thinking of all these all alone. Mama Titi was
the one who stayed with me in the hospital when I went on coma. I begged
her to tell me what happened and why I was admitted but she refused. She
claimed she doesn’t know, pastor’s wife only called her to come and stay
with me.
I knew the deal has been done. My husband must be responsible for Stella’s
pregnancy. My marriage is slipping out of my hands. I wept bitterly.
Should I still let Stella stay in my house to give birth for my husband?
This world is wicked I said to myself.
