Adventure With The Slay Queens Episode 22
Adventure with the slay queen’s
Episode 22
A dead thing goes with the stream, but only a living thing
can go against it.
Pretending to be who I’m not is as fake as it sounds. I
turned the offer off then send him away with an incense.
No ghost could stand the smell and the smoke from it.
Things continue on, but the ghost seems not to let me be,
He kept appearing to me daily, and not only at home but
at my working place as well. I trained myself to ignore
him, so whenever he erupt, I pretend as if I didn’t see
him.
Amaka seems to be taking the little thing we had very
seriously,and her parents on the other hand automatically
made me one of their family, which explains one thing.
The university has rules guiding but the lecturers and the
students, having an affair with a student will be going
against the rules which might make me kiss my a-s. But
some students won’t let me be, they kept showing me
green light which I ignored severally. The Slay queens
among them are the worst. they advanced from the green
light to approaching me physically and saying it directly to
me. But all of them want something in return, which is a
good grade, and that is something I can’t do.
I was having an evening class with the 300 level students
when some gang of boys banged in few minutes to the
end of the class. Their appearance shows who they are,
and their dressing speaks of their group. They were all in
black along side with a black beret.
” get out ” I said as they banged in.
“sir? ” they all echoed in surprise.
“you heard me, I won’t repeat myself ” I muttered calmly.
” you don die for this school ooo” One of them said and
they all moved out.
Immediately after the lecture, Ifeoma came running at me
with speed.
” you should have let them go, they are cultist and they
are known for trouble ” she said with a shaking voice.
” Yea, I know… Don’t worry I will be fine ” I said then I
head home.
On my way home, James the ghost appeared, I wanted to
ignore him but somehow I found myself talking to him. He
came up again with his offer which I decline before he
could finish.
“I have a life I’m living you can’t just expect me to leave
everything behind and turn to who you want me to be,
and beside it can’t work, you are an igbo I am a Yoruba. I
can’t speak your language how will I even be able to
communicate with your family. Let just forget it ” I said.
“I know, but it’s only a matter of time before you walk into
someone that know me and beside I’m very popular and
ric…”
” I don’t care who you are before, and me being you will
only be a dream” I cut in.
Since he refused to go, I have no choice than to walk
along side with him. I stopped to buy suya by the road
side when I felt a hard grab on my neck. I looked up to
see 5 guys armed with cutlass. They drag me forcefully
into a car then they drive me to an uncompleted building.
James followed me but non of them could see him.
I was being brought to someone I will call their gang
leader. He’s very huge and his eyes were red like
someone with an Apollo
” I heard you misbehave to my boys today is that tthe? ”
he asked in a baritone voice.
” is sending a student out of a class a misbehave to you?
I threw directly at him. He chuckles before replying me.
” so you admit that you send them out ” he said.
“absolutely, and I will continue to send them out if they
continuing coming late ” I said.
” you talk so bravely, what gives you so much a
confidence to talk to me that way ” he said calmly, then I
replied back more calmly.
” I’m not scared of something greater than you, why
should I be scared of you. ” I said.
” I can see your head being cut off by one of my boys” he
muttered. I smiled then I shifted my gaze to James.
” but you are blind to see that I’m not alone, and I can
see one of your boys cutting your hand off ” I said
confidently, then I signal to James. immediately he
possessed one of them holding a cutlass and under the
influence of possession, he took his cutlass and aim for
his leader hand but I quickly stop him from cutting the
hand off.
” I see no reason to shed blood here, we could be friends,
or we can be enemies, but non of you will leave here alive
if you choose to be my enemy ” I said with a threating
voice.
“we are cool man, I’m Daniel nice to meet you ” he said
stretching out his hand for a shake.
“I’m Ayo and tell those boys not to come late to my class
again ” I said then I find my way out.
I returned back home quite late, but I took my time to say
thank you to James.
I was resting my brain when Ifeoma call came in.
Ifeoma : hello sir
Me: how are you?
Ifeoma : I’m fine sir and you?
Me : I’m okay.
Ifeoma : I just want to say hi to you sir
Me: OK thank you.
Ifeoma : I wanted to ask you something.
Me : go on
Ifeoma : do you have a girlfriend
Me : why do you ask ?
Ifeoma : nothing… I just want to know maybe I can hook
you up with someone .
Me: thank you, I don’t want someone or anyone.
Ifeoma : you didn’t look like a saint to me
Me : I never said I am, I used to be a bad boy and I’m
still. Only just on vacation.
Ifeoma : oh… Don’t you like me.
Me: you wanna push me to end the call?
Ifeoma : no, I just want to know if you like me or not.
Me : what do you expect me to say, I hate you?
Ifeoma : No.
Me : I have to go, bye.
Just as I ended the call, Amaka came in with some
groceries. I haven’t ask her out, but she has made me her
fiance in front of her parents and only God knows what
she will be cooking for them at my back .
“hi boo, I got some things for you, I hope you will like it ”
she said as she lock the door behind her.
” of cos I will, but I will like it more if you prepare us
something to eat ” I said.
She gave me a kiss they head to the kitchen to prepare
dinner. Amaka hasn’t been a heck in the neck, having her
around has been a blessing, apart from the fact that she
cherish me with all she have, she has also prevented me
from bleeping some butacious slay queens which I
wouldn’t give a second thought before giving them a
doggy. And for once, I determined to be serious with her.
James didn’t give up and on me and one blessed day I
bumped into one of his sister . I was eating at a local
restaurant when I saw this person approaching me with an
anomalous looks. I shifted my attention away and focus
directly on the Akpu I’m eating mixed with oha soup.
” Brother!!! I can’t believe my eyes,so this is you, what are
you doing in such a local canteen like this, oh my God!
you are eating that revolting food ” came a voice from a
lady, which will be in her early 20s.
” excuse me, do I know you? ” I asked with confusion.
” brother don’t play games with me, we’ve been searching
all around for you since you left, you need to come back
home, papa is sick, his blood pressure is rising just
because you left, please brother. Come back home we
need you ” she said then move closer to me and started
crying on her knees with a pleading hand , I felt
embarrassed as all the people focus their attention
towards me. And the little b-----d down there refused to
stop her cry.
” OK… Stop crying, you are creating a scene let go to
somewhere else where we can talk ” I said, then I head
outside, I hate to leave my Akpu behind but I got no
choice than to say goodbye to it.
I took her to Mr Big’s restaurant then order for an ice
cream for the both of us. After she has gotten hold of
herself, I began talking sense into her head.
” young woman, I’m not your brother okay? We just look
alike your brother is dea… I mean I don’t know who your
brother was… I mean is” I said trying to convince her, but
it’s seems they all sounds like a barking dog to her.
” don’t you get it, I know that you are still mad at Papa,
but please our father is dying. can you detaste him so
much to the extent of his death, everyday and night he
always mention your name, please don’t let papa die, if
papa die mama will follow. Please come back home ” she
pleaded. With all she said, convincing her will not go
easily down. I thought of what to say to her but I found it
difficult to put my head straight. After a while I decided
to discard her.
” OK OK, I’ve heard you, I will see if I can come home ” I
said.
“No, we are going home together ” she replied. And that
got me totally mad.
” No! you will do exactly as I say, you will go back home
there and tell whoever that ask of me that I will come
home when I want and no one is going to force me,
understood ?” I shouted at her angrily.
” brother you haven’t change a bit, you are still heartless
and ruthless as before ” she said then she head out with
tears running down her face. I felt pity for her, but I
couldn’t stop her, I just let her go.
I got back home with a heavy heart, I didn’t want to get
myself involve in a mess but somehow part of me felt like
being attached to it. I was still thinking when James
showed up.
” Are you okay, you looked worried? ” he asked
immediately he noticed my mood.
” do you know that your father is sick and dying? ” I threw
slowy at him. His mood changed all of a sudden as he sat
slowly on the floor with his head buried beneath his toes.
” that’s why I needed your help ” he replied slowly.
“it’s okay, tell me all I need to know ” I said.
” it all started some years ago, My father is one of the
richest man in this town due to this I grew wings like an
eagle, I’ve did alot of evil things, that I can’t mention. My
fight with my father started 2 years ago, He swore to
disown me cos I kept throwing his name In the dirt. the
night before my disappearance, I successfully fruad 20
million out of my father account he got mad at me then
he sent me out of his house I left and I never return ” he
said.
” ok now I know what you did, tell me about your family
and something about you, I can’t just go in there
pretending to be you without knowing how you behave
and talk ” I said.
” about my family, I have two sisters, I’m the first born
and the only male in the family, speaking about how I
behave, you don’t need to act the way I am. You are a
better person compare to me, just be who you are, not
everyone have the chance to make things right, I want
you to correct all the wrongs I’ve done. You are my
second chance of making things right ” he said.
My life is a life of adventure, I knew James was part of
the journey so I allowed him in. For a week he kept
teaching me his language which is igbo, I was a slow
leaner but he promised to be available by my side to
interpret the language to me in case any of the family
speak it to me.
Amaka noticed some slight changes in me but I quickly
cover it up with some lies.
After two weeks I made myself ready to face my new
family and to also get use of being call James.
When the D-day arrived, James stood beside me like
James Bond to help me out in times of confusion and
response.
When we got there, for more than a minute I stood In
front of the house admiring and estimating the cost to
build such a big mansion. I wondered why the igbo’s like
building mansions.
We entered in and his two sisters came running at me
shouting and screaming the words “nwanna anyị bụ azụ
ooo”. I quickly ask James for the interpretation and he
replied saying ” Our brother is back ”
He’s mother came forward, now my mother. Her eyes
were filled with tears and also with joy. And for once I
look like the prodigal son. Anyway I have to accepted
whoever my new self is.
“nabata nwa m, nna gị ga-enwe obi ụtọ ịhụ gị” she said. I
smiled cos I definitely don’t understand what she said.
But my interpreter quickly bail me out.
“she welcomed you and she said father will be happy to
see you ” James said.
Without wasting time, I was ushered in, I saw the poor
man lying sick on the bed. He smiled when he set his
eyes on me.
” I’m sorry papa, I didn’t know where to start from but I’ve
learnt my lesson, please forgive me. ” I muttered slowly
to him.
He smiled then he gave me a hug.
” forgive me too my son, I’m the one to be blame. Forgive
me ” he said as he weep on my shoulder. I saw James
crying, I felt I should too so I make some tears fall.
He’s two sisters came forward and began checking my
body as if they are looking for a zombie bite.
” brother you look quite different, as in your skin is
glowing, what are you eating? ” one of the two asked, but
the other quickly reply her.
” it’s Akpu and oha soup, I saw him swallowing it like a
warder ”
“What is the name of your sisters ” I asked James silently.
“the first one that asked the question is nkechi and that
parrot mouth is chioma ” he replied.
Just as he finished talking, two pregnant lady came in
rushing directly at me. I wondered who they are as they
kept echoing the same words in igbo.
“anyị na di bụ azụ ooo, nna nke nwa anyị bụ azụ” they
both said. I asked for the meaning but he didn’t say a
words. Since he didn’t reply me I began smiling at the two
ladies.
” brother, two months after you left, this two ladies came
and said that they are carrying your baby , brother is that
true? ” nkechi asked. Immediately I heard that, I stopped
smiling. I couldn’t give her a straight answer so I quickly
look at James to confirm the truth. But he kept staring at
me without saying a word.
” oh no, this is not a good way to start ” I muttered to
myself.
To be continued….
Episode 22
A dead thing goes with the stream, but only a living thing
can go against it.
Pretending to be who I’m not is as fake as it sounds. I
turned the offer off then send him away with an incense.
No ghost could stand the smell and the smoke from it.
Things continue on, but the ghost seems not to let me be,
He kept appearing to me daily, and not only at home but
at my working place as well. I trained myself to ignore
him, so whenever he erupt, I pretend as if I didn’t see
him.
Amaka seems to be taking the little thing we had very
seriously,and her parents on the other hand automatically
made me one of their family, which explains one thing.
The university has rules guiding but the lecturers and the
students, having an affair with a student will be going
against the rules which might make me kiss my a-s. But
some students won’t let me be, they kept showing me
green light which I ignored severally. The Slay queens
among them are the worst. they advanced from the green
light to approaching me physically and saying it directly to
me. But all of them want something in return, which is a
good grade, and that is something I can’t do.
I was having an evening class with the 300 level students
when some gang of boys banged in few minutes to the
end of the class. Their appearance shows who they are,
and their dressing speaks of their group. They were all in
black along side with a black beret.
” get out ” I said as they banged in.
“sir? ” they all echoed in surprise.
“you heard me, I won’t repeat myself ” I muttered calmly.
” you don die for this school ooo” One of them said and
they all moved out.
Immediately after the lecture, Ifeoma came running at me
with speed.
” you should have let them go, they are cultist and they
are known for trouble ” she said with a shaking voice.
” Yea, I know… Don’t worry I will be fine ” I said then I
head home.
On my way home, James the ghost appeared, I wanted to
ignore him but somehow I found myself talking to him. He
came up again with his offer which I decline before he
could finish.
“I have a life I’m living you can’t just expect me to leave
everything behind and turn to who you want me to be,
and beside it can’t work, you are an igbo I am a Yoruba. I
can’t speak your language how will I even be able to
communicate with your family. Let just forget it ” I said.
“I know, but it’s only a matter of time before you walk into
someone that know me and beside I’m very popular and
ric…”
” I don’t care who you are before, and me being you will
only be a dream” I cut in.
Since he refused to go, I have no choice than to walk
along side with him. I stopped to buy suya by the road
side when I felt a hard grab on my neck. I looked up to
see 5 guys armed with cutlass. They drag me forcefully
into a car then they drive me to an uncompleted building.
James followed me but non of them could see him.
I was being brought to someone I will call their gang
leader. He’s very huge and his eyes were red like
someone with an Apollo
” I heard you misbehave to my boys today is that tthe? ”
he asked in a baritone voice.
” is sending a student out of a class a misbehave to you?
I threw directly at him. He chuckles before replying me.
” so you admit that you send them out ” he said.
“absolutely, and I will continue to send them out if they
continuing coming late ” I said.
” you talk so bravely, what gives you so much a
confidence to talk to me that way ” he said calmly, then I
replied back more calmly.
” I’m not scared of something greater than you, why
should I be scared of you. ” I said.
” I can see your head being cut off by one of my boys” he
muttered. I smiled then I shifted my gaze to James.
” but you are blind to see that I’m not alone, and I can
see one of your boys cutting your hand off ” I said
confidently, then I signal to James. immediately he
possessed one of them holding a cutlass and under the
influence of possession, he took his cutlass and aim for
his leader hand but I quickly stop him from cutting the
hand off.
” I see no reason to shed blood here, we could be friends,
or we can be enemies, but non of you will leave here alive
if you choose to be my enemy ” I said with a threating
voice.
“we are cool man, I’m Daniel nice to meet you ” he said
stretching out his hand for a shake.
“I’m Ayo and tell those boys not to come late to my class
again ” I said then I find my way out.
I returned back home quite late, but I took my time to say
thank you to James.
I was resting my brain when Ifeoma call came in.
Ifeoma : hello sir
Me: how are you?
Ifeoma : I’m fine sir and you?
Me : I’m okay.
Ifeoma : I just want to say hi to you sir
Me: OK thank you.
Ifeoma : I wanted to ask you something.
Me : go on
Ifeoma : do you have a girlfriend
Me : why do you ask ?
Ifeoma : nothing… I just want to know maybe I can hook
you up with someone .
Me: thank you, I don’t want someone or anyone.
Ifeoma : you didn’t look like a saint to me
Me : I never said I am, I used to be a bad boy and I’m
still. Only just on vacation.
Ifeoma : oh… Don’t you like me.
Me: you wanna push me to end the call?
Ifeoma : no, I just want to know if you like me or not.
Me : what do you expect me to say, I hate you?
Ifeoma : No.
Me : I have to go, bye.
Just as I ended the call, Amaka came in with some
groceries. I haven’t ask her out, but she has made me her
fiance in front of her parents and only God knows what
she will be cooking for them at my back .
“hi boo, I got some things for you, I hope you will like it ”
she said as she lock the door behind her.
” of cos I will, but I will like it more if you prepare us
something to eat ” I said.
She gave me a kiss they head to the kitchen to prepare
dinner. Amaka hasn’t been a heck in the neck, having her
around has been a blessing, apart from the fact that she
cherish me with all she have, she has also prevented me
from bleeping some butacious slay queens which I
wouldn’t give a second thought before giving them a
doggy. And for once, I determined to be serious with her.
James didn’t give up and on me and one blessed day I
bumped into one of his sister . I was eating at a local
restaurant when I saw this person approaching me with an
anomalous looks. I shifted my attention away and focus
directly on the Akpu I’m eating mixed with oha soup.
” Brother!!! I can’t believe my eyes,so this is you, what are
you doing in such a local canteen like this, oh my God!
you are eating that revolting food ” came a voice from a
lady, which will be in her early 20s.
” excuse me, do I know you? ” I asked with confusion.
” brother don’t play games with me, we’ve been searching
all around for you since you left, you need to come back
home, papa is sick, his blood pressure is rising just
because you left, please brother. Come back home we
need you ” she said then move closer to me and started
crying on her knees with a pleading hand , I felt
embarrassed as all the people focus their attention
towards me. And the little b-----d down there refused to
stop her cry.
” OK… Stop crying, you are creating a scene let go to
somewhere else where we can talk ” I said, then I head
outside, I hate to leave my Akpu behind but I got no
choice than to say goodbye to it.
I took her to Mr Big’s restaurant then order for an ice
cream for the both of us. After she has gotten hold of
herself, I began talking sense into her head.
” young woman, I’m not your brother okay? We just look
alike your brother is dea… I mean I don’t know who your
brother was… I mean is” I said trying to convince her, but
it’s seems they all sounds like a barking dog to her.
” don’t you get it, I know that you are still mad at Papa,
but please our father is dying. can you detaste him so
much to the extent of his death, everyday and night he
always mention your name, please don’t let papa die, if
papa die mama will follow. Please come back home ” she
pleaded. With all she said, convincing her will not go
easily down. I thought of what to say to her but I found it
difficult to put my head straight. After a while I decided
to discard her.
” OK OK, I’ve heard you, I will see if I can come home ” I
said.
“No, we are going home together ” she replied. And that
got me totally mad.
” No! you will do exactly as I say, you will go back home
there and tell whoever that ask of me that I will come
home when I want and no one is going to force me,
understood ?” I shouted at her angrily.
” brother you haven’t change a bit, you are still heartless
and ruthless as before ” she said then she head out with
tears running down her face. I felt pity for her, but I
couldn’t stop her, I just let her go.
I got back home with a heavy heart, I didn’t want to get
myself involve in a mess but somehow part of me felt like
being attached to it. I was still thinking when James
showed up.
” Are you okay, you looked worried? ” he asked
immediately he noticed my mood.
” do you know that your father is sick and dying? ” I threw
slowy at him. His mood changed all of a sudden as he sat
slowly on the floor with his head buried beneath his toes.
” that’s why I needed your help ” he replied slowly.
“it’s okay, tell me all I need to know ” I said.
” it all started some years ago, My father is one of the
richest man in this town due to this I grew wings like an
eagle, I’ve did alot of evil things, that I can’t mention. My
fight with my father started 2 years ago, He swore to
disown me cos I kept throwing his name In the dirt. the
night before my disappearance, I successfully fruad 20
million out of my father account he got mad at me then
he sent me out of his house I left and I never return ” he
said.
” ok now I know what you did, tell me about your family
and something about you, I can’t just go in there
pretending to be you without knowing how you behave
and talk ” I said.
” about my family, I have two sisters, I’m the first born
and the only male in the family, speaking about how I
behave, you don’t need to act the way I am. You are a
better person compare to me, just be who you are, not
everyone have the chance to make things right, I want
you to correct all the wrongs I’ve done. You are my
second chance of making things right ” he said.
My life is a life of adventure, I knew James was part of
the journey so I allowed him in. For a week he kept
teaching me his language which is igbo, I was a slow
leaner but he promised to be available by my side to
interpret the language to me in case any of the family
speak it to me.
Amaka noticed some slight changes in me but I quickly
cover it up with some lies.
After two weeks I made myself ready to face my new
family and to also get use of being call James.
When the D-day arrived, James stood beside me like
James Bond to help me out in times of confusion and
response.
When we got there, for more than a minute I stood In
front of the house admiring and estimating the cost to
build such a big mansion. I wondered why the igbo’s like
building mansions.
We entered in and his two sisters came running at me
shouting and screaming the words “nwanna anyị bụ azụ
ooo”. I quickly ask James for the interpretation and he
replied saying ” Our brother is back ”
He’s mother came forward, now my mother. Her eyes
were filled with tears and also with joy. And for once I
look like the prodigal son. Anyway I have to accepted
whoever my new self is.
“nabata nwa m, nna gị ga-enwe obi ụtọ ịhụ gị” she said. I
smiled cos I definitely don’t understand what she said.
But my interpreter quickly bail me out.
“she welcomed you and she said father will be happy to
see you ” James said.
Without wasting time, I was ushered in, I saw the poor
man lying sick on the bed. He smiled when he set his
eyes on me.
” I’m sorry papa, I didn’t know where to start from but I’ve
learnt my lesson, please forgive me. ” I muttered slowly
to him.
He smiled then he gave me a hug.
” forgive me too my son, I’m the one to be blame. Forgive
me ” he said as he weep on my shoulder. I saw James
crying, I felt I should too so I make some tears fall.
He’s two sisters came forward and began checking my
body as if they are looking for a zombie bite.
” brother you look quite different, as in your skin is
glowing, what are you eating? ” one of the two asked, but
the other quickly reply her.
” it’s Akpu and oha soup, I saw him swallowing it like a
warder ”
“What is the name of your sisters ” I asked James silently.
“the first one that asked the question is nkechi and that
parrot mouth is chioma ” he replied.
Just as he finished talking, two pregnant lady came in
rushing directly at me. I wondered who they are as they
kept echoing the same words in igbo.
“anyị na di bụ azụ ooo, nna nke nwa anyị bụ azụ” they
both said. I asked for the meaning but he didn’t say a
words. Since he didn’t reply me I began smiling at the two
ladies.
” brother, two months after you left, this two ladies came
and said that they are carrying your baby , brother is that
true? ” nkechi asked. Immediately I heard that, I stopped
smiling. I couldn’t give her a straight answer so I quickly
look at James to confirm the truth. But he kept staring at
me without saying a word.
” oh no, this is not a good way to start ” I muttered to
myself.
To be continued….
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