KAMMA’S REGRET
EPISODE 9
Written by Nnenne uju izuanabgara.
Nurse Ella was still coughing. She managed to get to the bottle of olive oil and took a taste of it. The cough started subsiding.
Ugo came back to the scene and ran towards his mother. Kamma was still battling with thee sand in her eyes.
Nurse Ella helped her up, into the car. Ugo brought his mum who is already very weak into the car. They noticed mama could no longer walk. One side of her body is paralysed She was rushed to the hospital.
Mama, called ugo & kamma.
– my children, what ever you do in this life, No matter what, stay away from evil (crying) do not soil your hands with the blood of the innocent.
I had so many opportunities to give my life to Christ, but I didn’t. My reason was pastors come to UGOGBE then for power. If Jesus was that powerful, why are his followers looking for power else where.
(Crying) I never knew that the power in the name of Jesus is stronger than the strongest of forces. I never knew that no other power can be compared to his. I never knew.
Right there in UGOGBE’S Shrine, I encountered him, he showed me mercy and undeserved kindness. I could have died long ago. He kept me( crying) he kept this wretched sinner just for me to have a taste of his power I constantly mocked. I saw the Lord, he has been talking to me. Ugo my son, I killed UCHECHI. (crying) she was right. I gave the substance she put in my food. I killed your father. After all I did for him, he secretly planned to elope with my friend, my best friend. You were only 10years old then. I also killed Edna, my best friend.
Ugo and kamma could no longer hold their tears.
-Even if I’m experiencing this sweet love of Jesus for just a short time mama continued, I am happy. My name is written in the book of life. He showed me. (Smiles amidst tears) I see the joy in heaven over my soul. I look forward to the glorious ascension. I already hear heavenly melodies. Please call Nurse Ella for me.
Nurse Ella came into the ward.
-Mama, I’m here.
-child of God mama smiled. God bless you. You know I never wanted to employ you but your persuasion prevailed. I’m glad I did. Thank you for leading this war. Daughter, hold unto your faith. Great is your reward my child.
Ugo give me your hands,( ugo brought forth his hand) Kamma you too. I bless your union. You shall bare children. You shall live peacefully. Above all, give your lives to JESUS CHRIST. I have tasted both sides, Satan’s kindness is his exhibition of wickedness. Jesus is the only route to freedom and peace of mind.
Ella, please lead them through. Argh!!! What a peace I feel inside of me. Thank you Jesus. They are here.
They were looking around
– who mama? Who are they?
– (She smiled) IT IS TIME.
MAMA CLOSED HER EYES.
Crying filled the air.
KAMMA CRIED BITTERLY. she too wanted to confess to mama what she did. Ugo cried bitterly. Mama’s body was deposited at the mortuary.
That night, kamma decided to confess to UGO what she did.
Kamma went on knees.
-ugo, i have a confession to make. My sister suffered so much in the hands of her mother inlaw. You know the whole story. Out of annoyance, i went to a native doctor directed by my friend. He was the same native doctor mama went to.
-what? Hmmm!! I’m listening.
– i told the native doctor that i want my wiuld be mother in-law dead, the moment I’m married into the family. Table turned when i met mama. She was an opposite of the picture of what i heard in my head for a mother in law.
I didn’t know what to do. I went back to akpuda. He told me the only remedy was to add fowl’s blood to mama’s meal. That was what will save her life.(crying) i did. I kept adding fowl’s blood to her meal. Trouble started for me the day i tasted the food with her. I never knew i wasn’t supposed to. That was how i feel sick. I’m sorry ugo. Please forgive me.
-you disgust me. Ugo replied crying) i can never spend the rest of my life with a heartless wicked person like you. For you to device this kind of thing, you can kill.
-ugo all i want is your forgiveness (crying). You have every right to act which ever way you want to. Please I’m sorry .
-get out of my way. I’m giving you one hour to pack out of this house. Forget about the car, and all the luxuries my mum gave you . You don’t deserve them. Wicked soul.
Nurse ella tried to intervene but ugo gave deaf ears. Kamma started packing her things. Nurse ella encouraged Kamma.
-dear, I’m so sorry about this. You did the right thing. God will fight for you. God has a way of turning the table for people like you. Believe me when i say you will laugh last. I’m also leaving. Mr ugo has paid me off. Let’s go.
-(crying) thanks dear. The Lord will lead me through. I strongly believe.
-good. That’s the spirit.
They met ugo at the door.
– sir, i still think you should reconsider ,ella said.
-shut-up, ugo replied.
Nurse ella was about leaving when he drew her back and said.
– Every man needs a God fearing woman in his life. Not some poisonous, fetish, two timimg killer bch. You are a wife material. MARRY ME ELLA.
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