17/05/2024
Buried Alive (Episode 1)
a village named Awada, there lived a king named Ozo and a queen named Oluchi. They had a princess named Ada. Ada was a beautiful, elegant, and kind princess. Wherever she went, she spread love and greeted the villagers. The villagers always watched her in admiration. Princess Ada had two friends, Mmasi and Chika, most times they could be mistaken as sisters because of their similar looks. Mmasi was the daughter of a farmer, and Chika was the daughter of a hunter. Princess Ada loved them both and would gift them the most at times. Mmasi was a very hardworking, beautiful, and cheerful maiden. Most times, she'd tell the princess moonlight stories, and Princess Ada was fond of her. On the other hand, Chika was also a beautiful maiden but wasn't cheerful. Most times, she'd talk arrogantly to the palace maids. She tried to poison Princess Ada's mind against Mmasi, but the princess always avoided such conversations. This made Chika hate Mmasi even more. Chika has always held the notion that the princess loved Mmasi more than her. On a fateful day, Chika visited the palace and met Mmasi with the princess. She excused herself and pretended that she wanted to get something. When she sneaked into the king's chambers, she stole his golden cup. She took it and went to hide it in the palace flower vase. The next day, the whole palace was in chaos because the king couldn't find his golden cup. The king called for the villagers. The villagers were seen gathered in the palace when the king started, "My people, today is a bad day in our village. I went into my room this morning only to find out that my golden cup is missing. If you have seen anyone entering my chamber to steal, speak up now." Then Chika came out of the crowd and pointed at Mmasi. "My king, I saw her sneaking into your chambers yesterday, only to see her coming out with your golden cup." Mmasi watched in dismay.
To be continued.....
Credit to Stella Maris
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