Update coming soon o! I dey wait make my water boil make I go baf. *holding a full sachet of dangote salt*

Hmmmm aunty A, wetin cum happen Since 7:44 wey u wan carry dangote salt baff, u neva bafff finish or wata neva boil nw?? Abeg ure starvin me.....

almacherish: Hmmmm aunty A, wetin cum happen Since 7:44 wey u wan carry dangote salt baff, u neva bafff finish or wata neva boil nw?? Abeg ure starvin me.....

. Abeg no vex o! Na laf I dey since morning. I hear say no b only salt we go add 2d hot water. We nid 2 add maggi, hot pepper, curry, thyme, effirin (I no no weda na pepper soup dey hungry sum pple sha). I no get dem 4 house so I rush go market. C fite 4 market 2 buy dese ingredients. Na half cloth I take com bck. I don baf. Update go show nw. Na God I dey beg make I no jam any cannibal 2day cos I smell gud- pepper soup gud!

Oleng was in the kitchen the following morning slicing yams to prepare a breakfast of fried yams and singing at the top of her voice when suddenly she felt hands on her sides tickling her. She screamed and dropped the knife. It narrowly missed her legs. She turned around and was shocked to see her mum’s so-called lover standing there, grinning like an idiot.

“Good morning, Oleng. You have a lovely voice.” he hailed cheerfully.

“Wait. I thought I told you to keep your distance.” she threw at him.

“And I thought I told you that wouldn’t be possible,” he replied. “Look, what exactly is your problem? Are you pissed because I’m dating your mum? She’s a big girl so she can make her own decisions.”

“For your information, I don’t care if you’re dating my mum or Queen Elizabeth. All I want you to do for me is leave me alone!” She vehemently told him, fury blazing in her eyes.

“Why?” He said, tongue in cheek.

“No reason whatsoever. Please just leave me alone!”

“I can’t do that because if things go as planned, I could become your stepfather.” he informed her grinning.

Oleng was too stunned to speak. She stood there staring at him.

“You? Marry my mum?” she asked incredoulously.

“Yes. Me. What’s wrong with that?”

“Are you not married?”

“Divorced.”

“Don’t you have kids?”

“Two. A boy and a girl.”

“So what do you want with my mum?”

“I love her.”

Oleng burst into laughter.

“What’s so funny?” he asked offended.

She stopped laughing then. “Is your love reciprocated?”

“Yes. She is crazy about me.”

“Really?” she chuckled. “The thing is I can’t imagine my mum in love not to talk of getting married.”

“Watch and see.” he smoothly replied.

Just then she heard her mum’s foot steps.

“Sweetheart. Sweetheart. Where are you?”

“I’m in the kitchen, my love.” he called and sneered at Oleng.

“Honey, what are you doing in the kitchen?” Mrs. Akpan asked just before entering the kitchen. She was surprised to see her daughter there.

Oleng’s looked at her mother with irritation. Her mum had not for one second spoken a word of endearment to her and now this stranger was not only 'sweetheart' but 'honey' as well. She couldn’t help feeling jealous. She felt murderous hatred for her mum that instant. To make matters worse, Mr. Wale Akinyele took her mum in his arms and kissed on her lips, right there in front of her. Oleng hissed and brushed past them.

She went to her room and willed her tears not to fall but they did unheeded. So her mum could actually love someone; she could show love to someone? She could feel for a stranger but not her own daughter. She hated that woman!

When she heard a knock on her door, she quickly wiped her tears away. The woman she had always called her mother came in. Oleng didn’t look at her but pretended to read a magazine.

“Oleng,” her mum called softly. Oleng noticed the so-called love seemed to have softened her mum. Well, it was just too late! She didn’t bother replying her.

“Emm…” she hesitated. “Wale is no longer in the kitchen, you can go and continue your cooking.”

“There’d be no need for that. I’ve lost my appetite.”

“Okay. Let me prepare it for you. Do you want the yams fried or boiled?”

“Do whatever you like with it. I just told you I’m no longer interested. You can ask your Wale how he wants it.” she spat out.

There was silence in the room.

“This is about him, isn't it?” her mum nodded slowly as if just realizing. She shut the door and came into the room.
“You’re angry because he’s here, isn’t it?”

Oleng continued to ignore her. She came closer to her daughter.

“Haven’t I tried? Haven’t I been celibate enough? In your growing years, did you ever see a man here? Did you ever see me with a man outside?”

“How could I have when you weren’t always around?” Oleng finally answered.

“Yet you never saw me with any man. What exactly is your problem? Am I not old enough to have a male friend? I’ve been celibate for 21 years because of you. And now that I’ve found love again, you want to ruin it?”

“O please stop with the ‘I’ve always been there for you’ kind of attitude. You and I know you don’t give a damn if I approve of Wale or not. You’d still do whatever you liked regardless of my feelings,” Oleng fumed, dropping the magazine to face her mother. “Do you know what is baffling me about this whole thing is that you can actually love someone. So you can actually love someone? I can’t believe this.”

“What’s that supposed to mean? Am I not a human being?”

“No, you’re not!” Oleng yelled as she sprung up on the bed on her knees. “For 21 years, I waited for your love but I never received it and now suddenly you can actually love someone? Unbelievable.” Tears streamed down her eyes and she wiped them away with fury.

“I will not take that from you!” Her mother warned her sternly.

“You will. You just have to. I’ve waited all my life for a word of endearment from you but it has never happened but now you have words like sweetheart and honey for a stranger. Yes, that’s why I said you’re not human. How can you feel for a stranger and not your own daughter? Are you really my mother? Are you sure I wasn’t switched at birth?”

Mrs. Akpan slapped her daughter real hard on the face. “Don’t you say such rubbish to me.”

... She's so gonna leave that house!

morsadh: ... She's so gonna leave that house!

. I guess so

wow this is getting more interesting. kudos to the writer

codedbaby: wow this is getting more interesting. kudos to the writer

. Tanx dear

Just then Wale came into the room at the highly charged moment.

“Why are you both yelling?” he asked innocently.

“Nothing sweetheart. Oleng and I were just having an argument. Please, I’ll join you in the living room. Please.” she smiled falsely.

“If you say so.” He shrugged and left the room.

Oleng just continued to hold her sore cheek and send daggers with her eyes at them.

“You’ll watch your words while you are here. I will not tolerate any form of insolence from you.” she warned her daughter who continued crying.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be leaving soon.” Oleng quietly told her with a sob.

“Suit yourself.” her mum replied with a careless shrug and went to the door. “You took my first love from me. I’m not going to allow you take the second.”

Oleng wondered what she meant by that when she closed the door. Had she indirectly killed her father? She decided to ask Aunt Vien the story of her mum’s life when she returned to Calabar. She had wanted to stay a whole month but she couldn’t stand these old love birds, she would return to Calabar at the end of the week. That was her home now anyway.

She was glad they were out when Zinny and Marvy came to visit. She really enjoyed their stay because they caught up on old times, watched new movies and gisted a lot. To crown the day, Dave came to see her while they were still there. Zinny and Marvy both screamed with delight when they saw him. They got up and more like jumped on him than hugged him. They asked him a lot of questions concerning his past and future and congratulated him on his job. When evening came, they all went out in Dave’s car to have fun in places like Kusano, Genesis etc. Oleng was sorry to see all of them leave when it was night fall. Dave promised to pay her a visit again the following day.

Oleng was glad again that her mum and her lover boy were not around when Dave came to visit. They discussed this and that and planned when they would return to Calabar. Dave was surprised she wanted to leave so soon but understood when she said she wasn’t in good terms with her mum. They were still talking about the flat he found in Calabar when her mum came in with her man friend in tow.

“Good afternoon Ma.” Dave greeted politely, standing up.

Mrs. Akpan looked at him with disdain.

“Who is this, Oleng?”

Oleng just looked at her mum nonchalantly and said, “A former school mate of mine, my friend.”

“What’s he doing here?” her mum fumed.

“He came to see me. We met again in Calabar where he served and came back here together. We were just planning when we would leave for Calabar.” she said still with indifference.

“I thought I told you not to bring a male here ever again. This is not a brothel. Now leave young man.” she ordered furiously.

Oleng stood in front of Dave when he made to leave.

“What’s the meaning of this? Why are you embarrassing me? Can’t my friends visit me here anymore?”

“Oleng please. It’s okay. Don’t talk back at your mother. I’ll leave.” Dave placated.

“No! It is not okay. Why must she embarrass me like this?”

“I’m very sorry for coming in the first place ma.” Dave politely said and brushed past Oleng.

“Dave,” she called but he didn’t turn around. She walked up to him at the door.

“Please I’m very sorry for this embarrassment. Now you know what I have been facing all my life. I don’t know about you but I am leaving for Calabar tomorrow.”

“I understand,” was all Dave said before he left.

“I hope you’re happy now!” she yelled at her mum.

“You should be ashamed of yourself bringing a man in here after what happened to you.” her mum lashed out. “My house is not a place where you can always get pregnant whenever you like.”

Oleng became angrier when she saw the shocked look on Wale’s face. Her mum had just let out an embarrassing secret to this stranger.

“Why are you so bent on frustrating me? Since you obviously don’t want me here, why did you tell me to come in the first place? To torment me? To remind me always of the mistake I made years back? Well, I can’t take it anymore. I’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.” She walked away with her head held high.

Mrs. Akpan sat down in anger on the sofa.

“Why did God give me such an ungrateful daughter? After all I’ve done for her.” she lamented.

“Its okay, honey. Kids of nowadays are like that. They think they are always right. Mine behave like this most times but I dare say you didn’t handle that well just now.” Wale said as he sat down close to her on the sofa.

“What do you mean?” she asked confused.

“You should have allowed him to leave before confronting her.”

“I know but I was just so angry seeing him here. The last guy who came to this house got her pregnant when she was fifteen and left her high and dry.”

“Really?”

“Yes. That’s why I’m over protective towards her.”

“But do you know what she has been doing in Calabar all these years?”

“I don’t care if she has been whoring around. All I know is that she won’t do it in my house.”

“What happened to the pregnancy?”

“I took care of it.”

“I trust you.” he said laughing and she couldn’t help laughing also.

When Oleng heard them laughing while she was packing, she felt like committing murder. They were laughing at her expense, right? Well, they wouldn’t see her again to make fun of. She would make sure of that. She swore right there never to see her mum again. Her mum would be the one to come and look for her. She was filled with so much hatred for the woman who had given birth to her. No. She shook her head. She had probably been switched at birth. She sincerely believed so.

What would ever reconcile these 2? I'll never know I was wondering though, this woman must have had something to do with Oleng and Eric's separation, as well as the baby's death. Oh Lord!

uhmmm, i wonder y she went home to her mother in the first place. nice one audrey

morsadh: What would ever reconcile these 2? I'll never know I was wondering though, this woman must have had something to do with Oleng and Eric's separation, as well as the baby's death. Oh Lord!

. I'm wondering too.

nickilimah: uhmmm, i wonder y she went home to her mother in the first place. nice one audrey

. Tanx dear. I guess she wanted 2 reunite wit her friends.

When she was through with her packing, she went to Zinny and Marvy’s place to tell them she was leaving. They were both shocked and disappointed but when she told them the reason why she was leaving, they understood. She invited them over to Calabar and they promised to come. She went over to Dave’s house and told him of her intention. He tried to persuade her to change her mind but she was adamant.

“I can’t stand them any longer.” she cried.

“I don’t want to be the one who came between you and your mother.”

She had to laugh at that. “The woman was no longer my mum before now. Even before I left Port Harcourt.” she bitterly told him.

He had to shake his head with sadness at that. “You’re bent on leaving me here all alone? I actually came back here because of you. As you know I still have a lot to sort out over there in Calabar but I came with you to keep you company so you wouldn’t be bored.”

“O Dave! That was so thoughtful of you. I’m sorry but I really have to leave.”

“I understand but please give me tomorrow to round off things here then I promise we’ll go back together next tomorrow.” he pleaded.

“Ooooh Dave! Don’t put me in a tight spot like this na.” She pouted.

“Please.” he begged with both palms together and a smile.

“Alright. Alright. I guess I’ll just have to tolerate them one more day.”

“Thanks a million.” he joyfully said and hugged her. “You know, you can even come and stay here if things get so rough over there.”

She laughed. “In your dreams.”

He shrugged laughing. “Can’t blame a guy for trying.”

Oleng went back home and wondered how she was going to tell the woman she wouldn’t be leaving the following day as earlier planned. She planned to slap the smug look off her mother’s face if she said anything stupid. When she got home, she went straight to her room and not her mother’s room as she intended. When it was evening and dark, she however summoned courage and went to her mum’s room. She was shocked to see Wale coming out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist when she called for her mum.

“Where’s she?” she asked.

“Who?” he foolishly asked.

“You know who I’m referring to. Where’s your lover?”

Wale laughed. “Well, since its obvious my lover isn’t here, don’t you think it would be appropriate for me to take another lover since I’m even dressed for the occasion?” he jeered.

Oleng eyed him and hissed. “I believe I’m wasting my time talking to you.” she snapped and turned towards the door.

She was however surprised to see his hands around her when she made for the door. She tried to struggle free but didn’t succeed.

“What’s the meaning of this nonsense? Isn’t my mum enough for you?” she yelled.

“O come on! Don’t tell me you don’t know you’re more beautiful, captivating and sexy?” he huskily told her and forcefully turned her around to face him.

“See, I’m filthy rich. I can take very good care of you. Just say yes to me and you’ll never lack.”

“I’d rather starve to death than agree to your advances.” she fumed still struggling.

“Don’t be a fool. If it’s any consolation, I’m willing to drop your mum for you. Any day, any time.” he smiled and tried to kiss her but she continuously moved her head from side to side.

“You’re insane. Leave me alone!” She struggled some more.

“Stop pretending. We’re all alone in this house. Linda will never find out. I promise you. She went to Rumuola to get something.” he told her and tried to kiss her again but she refused. When she screamed, he pushed her and she hit her head hard against the wall making her weak and dizzy.

He carried her to the bed, stradled her and removed her top while she was still dazed with pain. As he bent to kiss her, her mother came into the room.

o ga

Audrey Im impressed. You have immense talent.

nickilimah: o ga

. Lol!

Shokoloko: Audrey I impressed. You have immense talent.

. Afta reading ur comment, I cdnt get my swollen head through my door anymore. bt I hv 2 give honour 2 whom honour is due. I hope I won't sound churchy or over spiritual if I say itsnt me but the Holy Spirit. He's my inspiration. Tanx 4d compliment and 4 following d story.

“What’s going on here?” she shouted. She had decided to return home when she saw the dark clouds gathering. It was a terrible thing to be caught in traffic on a raining night in Port Harcourt.

Wale quickly got up from the bed and tied his towel properly looking very guilty.

Oleng slowly got up from the bed holding her head, not minding her state of UnCloth.

“Oleng!” her mother screamed. “So this is what you’ve been doing in Calabar?”

Oleng couldn’t reply her at first. She waited for the three figures of her mum to become one before saying, “Me?” in shock. “It was your lover who tried to force me to have sex with him.”

“Shut your filthy mouth. I know what I saw. He was forcing you yet you were not struggling. Didn’t I warn you that I won’t allow you take him from me? How dare you? How dare you try to sleep with my man? A simple test yet you failed it. I’m disaapointed in you.” she hysterically shouted.
“I knew it! I knew you’ve always been a LovePeddler but to try to seduce my own man is unforgivable. I can’t believe I gave birth to a LovePeddler. I was a virgin when I met your father which resulted in a sordid thing like you but you had sex and even got pregnant at the age of fifteen…..You know what, I regret the day I met your father. Because if I hadn’t met your father, I wouldn’t have given birth to a thing like you….Jesus! I can’t believe this. I knew you would be sleeping around in Calabar since you started having sex at such an early age but for you to actually attempt sleeping with your mother’s own man friend? It’s unbelievable.” Mrs. Akpan was almost going crazy. She was pouring all the bottled up bitterness in her heart on her daughter.

“You know what? Don’t bother going tomorrow. Go right now and pack your filthy things and leave my house this instant. I never want to set eyes on you again for as long as I live. Don’t even come to my death bed. Don’t come for my funeral. Don’t even visit my grave or else my spirit will haunt you.” She screamed at her sobbing daughter who ran out of the room holding her shirt to her chest.

Mrs. Akpan followed her in a mad haze. She was in shock. Her experiment had gone awry. How could Oleng have contemplated this? To spite her?

“Don’t ever expect a dime or clothes or jewellery from me again…..In fact; I’m going to freeze your account. So forget if you ever owned one. Not only that, forget about me also because right now I’m both physically and mentally wiping you off my life. I officially no longer have a daughter. In short, I’m barren.” she fumed at her daughter who was putting finishing touches to her already packed box after putting on her top.

“Don’t waste my time. Get out of my house and never come back.” she yelled and forcefully took the box and threw it outside the room. She carried the box further, opened the front door and threw it outside. She grabbed the weeping Oleng who was behind her and threw her outside on the floor roughly.

“Segun! Segun!” she screamed for the gateman.

“Madam!” The man ran out of the gate house.

“Throw this idiot out and I never want to see her here again.” she ordered.

“Yes madam.” he quickly said though he looked confused.

Oleng managed to pick herself from the floor before the gate man got to her. She was bleeding at her elbow and knee from the interlocked tiles her mother had pushed her on. Segun carried her box to the gate. She dusted herself and turned back to look at the woman she had thought was her mother but she knew better now.

“For as long as I live, I’ll never forgive you.” she firmly and vehemently told the woman standing at the door with arms akimbo.

“Get out!” she screamed again. “Get out you filthy LovePeddler. Go and do your whoring elsewhere. Useless child. I don’t blame you. After all, your father as good as raped me to result to a waste like you. Like father, like daughter who can’t keep their zips up. Don’t ever let me see you here again. Stupid LovePeddler!” she hissed in fury and went inside while Oleng walked slowly to the gate.

With one last look at the house she had spent part of her growing years, she went out of the gate and closed it ignoring the gateman’s ‘sorry’. She closed her mother in her heart like that also.

Truelly oleng should have before out when the incident occur, when she saw the stepfather wearing towel she , because normally did step of a thing a person need to be careful.
Anyway welldone

Timothy3113: Truelly oleng should have before out when the incident occur, when she saw the stepfather wearing towel she , because normally did step of a thing a person need to be careful.
Anyway welldone

. I totally agree with u bt she dint stay long in d room. She only asked of her mum and made 2 leave wen he grabbed her. I also want 2 luk @ it from anoda point of view. She's inexperienced wit such situations. She isn't used 2 seeing her mum wit a man hence her naivete in nt leavin d room as soon as he came out wit a towel. BTW, tanx 4 commenting and following d story.

Jeez! Oleng will indeed never forgive the mother, ever!

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Wow! Nice story, poor Oleng. She has really been through a lot.

Great work Audrey, am loving this. Pls update soon o.

morsadh: Jeez! Oleng will indeed never forgive the mother, ever!

. Yep. Her mama no try

Timothy3113: Stop using condom www.nairaland.com/1850358/dont-use-condom-now-o#25350936

. Ahhh.......thanks?

bibie01: Wow! Nice story, poor Oleng. She has really been through a lot.

Great work Audrey, am loving this. Pls update soon o.

. Tanx dear. I will

Audrey, I sight you... Pls come n update.

bibie01: Audrey, I sight you... Pls come n update.

. Hahaha! Gotta edit it 1st

nyc Job, waitn for more update

It's sad dat she z angryy @ oleng. Wat of wale? Y dint she scream @ him 2

D woman wil stil luk for a child, bt by den it wil be too late 4 her To seek for oleng's forgiveness