C15 Chapter 15

The journey was just getting farther. It seems we are not just getting closer to our destination. I've been sleeping and waking up but whenever I asked Aunt Sandra, she'll say "We're about to reach our destination" Maybe she's taking me somewhere else. But I trusted aunt Sandra. She can't harm me. I had to continue sleeping and waking up. It got to a time when I couldn't even doze off again because the car kept shaking because of gallops.

To the glory of God, we got to a motor pack and Sandra told me that that was our last bus stop. We alighted and picked a small bag in which we packed our small belongings. We had been hiding from hotel to hotel, but here we are in an open place and Sandra doesn't even show any sign of fear.

Aunty Sandra, are we safe here?

My dear, I guess we are!!

Sandra turned it into a joke as she started laughing at me and my question.

I was still looking around to check if I could see anything or anyone I knew when she asked me to enter the cab that was already before me. He took us to a room and a pallor apartment.

… Jessy, this is my house. Feel free. We're safer here. We need not fear anyone or anything

It's alright, maybe I'll enroll in a school here.....?

Definitely. That's another reason why we came here. This is our house as of now. Please don't hesitate to request whatever you want. Remember I'm here for you. Lean on me when you feel like it. I will provide what you require, but please be a good girl. Your Aunt can be friendly but hates nonsense.

Sandra kept singing all the gospels she could. I had no choice but to be nodding in acceptance of whatever she said. Even the ones I heard and those I didn't hear, I had to oblige so that she may allow me to rest.

Aunty Sandra was still raining down advice on me when her phone rang. That was an opportunity for me to rest. She continued with her phone call then I jumped on the bed as if I'd been waiting for a time like that, but truly, I've been longing for such. As I changed my cloth, I came outside the room to notice that it was more lively than in my parent's compound. I could see people of my age mate walking up and down. I guess everyone is at peace. In any hook and cranny, one must see someone. I guess this place will be better than Abuja. At least I can easily make new friends. And I won't be idle like before. But will Aunt Sandra allow me to mingle with all these people? That's another question. But anyway, there must be a time when I'll be left alone in the house. I just concluded and went back into the house.

… Aunt Sandra here is very lively, oh. See how people are walking around. Even some people hawking things.

Jessy, that's not just how it is. As there are many good people, there are still bad people. As you see many good things that are an equal number of bad things, but they may be hidden from you for now. Please use your brain if you don't want the street to use it for you.

Aunty easy now!

Continue playing with the instructions

No, I'm not playing with instructions, please. I'm just imagining how I'll enjoy the liveliness of this place unlike the other quiet estate we used to stay in

I'm done discussing this. The day you mess up, you'll hear and see the remaining part of this discussion.

I'm sorry, aunty Sandra.

When! Jessy, Jimmy called me.

What happened again?

He said that Sam is already on a hot seat as the investigating department insisted that he must provide the unedited video. Now, he's the one hunting himself.

Is that not better? How far about your case with them? Have you settled with the investigating department?

That's not something to worry about? When they want to see me, they'll let me know, but I gave them what they needed that day. I don't think they will still call me again.

That's good aunty.

We were still discussing when I heard a knock and Sandra went and opened the door.

Jane Welcome

Sandra Nawa for you too, they say a person donotnoto get money make e no get a friend? Abi e get any problem? You no call me, you no text me, you no answer my calls, you no even reply my text, na just now my children tell me to say aunty dey house, I say make I come to confirm.

Wow! Is this the language and intonation I have to learn before these people will see me as one of them? What's this that I'm hearing now?

The language was somehow strange, but the interesting part of it was the demonstrations that followed her words. This is no joke.

Calm down, Jane, it's not like that. Do you know I quit my job with the bank? I now work with one international organization where I work from home, then run my business. I guess this is better and less stressful for me.

That's good, my dear. It's even visible on your skin. Money is good, OOO!!

Stop teasing me, Jane. How are your children? I've missed them

They dey fine. Wahala wey dey now na how to see good chop.

That's a problem. God will provide. What of Your husband?

Ahh! That one doesn't come home early, oo. You know he's a driver, he always comes home late at night.

It's alright I'll come and greet the children later, let's find something and eat first.

That's good. You're welcome Sandra

Thanks

But, Who's this beautiful girl? This one is more beautiful than you do

Jane said as she pointed at me,

You're hilarious. She's my sister's daughter. But now she's my own as we'll be staying today from now

Wow. That's wonderful. Beautiful girl, you're welcome to our hood. But hear now be for only Oyibo people ooo. We play and quarrel at the same time.

I just waved at her as I said, "Thank you ma" Then she left the room

That was my first time seeing Aunty Sandra being lively like that. All my life, I knew Sandra was friendly, but never knew she could be that lively as to even befriend such a person as Jane. She didn't even dress as classic as Sandra always does. Do they change characters and appearance as she changes location? Everything is possible anyway.

What just happened made me like Sandra more. If we'll continue like that, I guess I'll get what I want from her.

I already have someone to talk to when I'm alone. The journey was just getting farther. It seems we are not just getting closer to our destination. I've been sleeping and waking up but whenever I asked Aunt Sandra, she'll say "We're about to reach our destination" Maybe she's taking me somewhere else. But I trusted aunt Sandra. She can't harm me. I had to continue sleeping and waking up. It got to a time when I couldn't even doze off again because the car kept shaking because of gallops.

To the glory of God, we got to a motor pack and Sandra told me that that was our last bus stop. We alighted and picked a small bag in which we packed our small belongings. We had been hiding from hotel to hotel but here we are in an open place and Sandra doesn't even show any sign of fear.

Aunty Sandra, are we safe here?

My dear, I guess we are!!

Sandra turned it into a joke as she started laughing at me and my question.

I was still looking around to check if I could see anything or anyone I knew when she told me to enter the cab that was already before me. He took us to a room and a pallor apartment.

...Jessy, this is my house. Feel free. We're safer here. we need not fear anyone or anything

It's alright, maybe I'll enroll in a school here.....?

Definitely. That's another reason why we came here. This is our house as of now. Feel free to request whatever you want. Remember I'm here for you. Lean on me when you feel like it. I'll try to provide what you need but please be a good girl. Your Aunt can be friendly but hates nonsense.

Sandra kept singing all the gospels she could. I had no choice but to be nodding in acceptance of whatever she said. Even the ones I heard and those I didn't hear, I had to oblige so that she may allow me to rest.

Aunty Sandra was still raining down advice on me when her phone rang. That was an opportunity for me to rest. She continued with her phone call then I jumped on the bed as if I'd been waiting for a time like that, but truly, I've been longing for such