04/09/2023
THE HARVEST (Episode 2)
Oh no,I shouldn't be here this moment,never knew when tears started rolling down from my eyes,Joy noticed i was crying,and asked to know why i was crying,I couldn't say a word,just stood like a statue
Miss Jovial being that kind hearted person,asked me to follow her,she ordered the rest of the other prisoners to continue with the work,we went behind one of the wards,she asked i sit and tell her why I'm making a river from my eyes,with a sigh ,I told her the story is too long,she said her ears won't become deaf if she hears the story,ringing we have all the time,i should do the talking while she listens
I am from a very wealthy family,in my town,my father is counted among the first 10 wealthiest,I lacked nothing as a child,yea ,practically got everything .
Shola is my eldest sister,her mum died when she was only 2 years old,dad married my mum a year after Shola mother's death.
My sister Shola has been the one doing all the house chores,if she doesn't who will,whenever she complains to our dad about how she is not finding it easy to do everything at home,he keeps assuring her he will talk to me,not like he doesn't talk to me,my mum will always remind him that she is the eldest and that is her duty and not the duty of her own daughter.
One fateful saturday,Shola cried to our father asking him if he doesn't like her he should tell her so she wil leave the house in peace,I was eavesdropping that day,I heard him tell her he loves her more than anyone in this world,why then I'm i going through hell in my own father's house,a father who claims he loves me,those were her exalt words to daddy.
Daddy said very soon you will know I'm doing the best for you,once you get married,you will live to appreciate this training you see as punishment and hatred,mind you,don't think of requesting for a house help,my answer to that still remains valid,as long as my daughters are leaving with me,no househelp will be brought to this house
I was very happy hearing what dad said ,she will always do the house chores,as for me my support system will be there to support me
One day Shola brought home her fiance for introduction.Femi is the son of one of the most respected chief in the land,everyone knew about their relationship in my house,for a formal introduction like this,it means they are getting ready to tie the knot.
My father's words about not getting a house help while his children are still with him rang a bell in my heart,instantly i became troubled,and my mood changed,i have to do something very fast,if not .