In love with the housegirl episode 7 – 8
In love with the housegirl
Episode 7&8
“Anne…b-but I thought mrs. Ola asked you not to serve me food again?” I asked, as she came in and dropped the flask on the table.
“So you really think I would follow those inhumane instructions of hers? I have been obedient to her but there is always a first time. Besides, I can’t watch you starve. There are still people with good hearts” she said, standing by the door. The softness of her voice coupled with her concern eased some of the stress from my heart. But I didn’t say a word.
“J-boy, what’s wrong”? She asked, noticing I wasn’t as bright as the previous days. “That Mrs. Ola can’t starve you when am around. It cannot happen. Not on my watch…she added.
“Thanks Anne, but it’s not just that. My dad had a life threatening accident back in the village. They demanded for 50,000 but I only had 35000. I don’t know what to do. I promised to balance up the money by tomorrow but am not sure where to get the money. With the situation between madam and I, I don’t think she can seat to listen to any talk of advance payment. Am tired” i said, with fresh tears rolling down my eyes.
“Eat your food before it gets cold. We will work out something tomorrow” she said as she helped me serve the food in a glass plate and arranged water for me to wash my hands. I couldn’t imagine my condition in that house had it been she was absent.
“Where will I start thanking you? Words cannot express my gratitude” I appreciated and started eating. The taste of the food made me forget my sorrow for a while.
“I better start going before madam comes out. Goodnight. I’ll check on you tomorrow” she said and took her leave. After eating, I slept off. It was the sound of Mr. John that woke me up at dawn…I thought it was still in my dream but the sound thundered h-rder. Mr. John called for me and asked me to meet him in the living room. I was suprised at why he would call for me in that manner. From his tone, I could tell all wasn’t well. But I couldn’t think of anything wrong I had done. I walked into the living room and he was sitting with his wife.
“Jade, you are taking me for granted, aren’t you? I mean, how could you?” He asked, putting on a disgusting look. My breathe began to increase.
“Sir, what have I done”? I asked but Mrs. Ola interrupted…
“Will you shut up? You still have mind to ask questions abi? She asked and leaned back on the couch.
“Because of the relationsh¡p between your mom and I, I will show mercy. From today, you will not only be a gateman but you will also cut the flowers, wash the cars, run errands and sweep the compound. And I will deduct 10,000 from your salary. If you are not comfortable, then you are free to leave. Am done with you. Leave my sight” his tone was not the one I could counter. I quietly left the living room. Tears had clouded my eyes. Anne was by my door waiting for me. My countenance said it all….
In love with the housegirl
Episode 8.
“I heard all what she said. Coupled with the lie she told Mr. John this morning. She said she asked you to carry a fridge from the room which you refused and even threatened to beat her.” Anne told me as she made me sit down on my door post.
“What? How, how can she say that? I mean, how can she? That was a lie. I didn’t do none of those things…” I said, as warm tears flowed down my eyes freely. Anne seemed to understand what I was going through. She cleaned my eyes with her hands.
“J-boy, stop crying ok? She put her hand in her pocket and took out a bundle of money
“…..here, 20,000” she said and pointed the money at me. For about 10 seconds I just stared at her. I couldn’t believe there were still kind people in the world.
“Take nau” she added
“Anne, thank you so much. I don’t know what I’d do without you” i said and took the money. She brightened my mood and made me smile.
“I made breakfast for you” she ran to the back of the house and came back almost immediately with a bowl of fried rice filled with meat.
“Let me get going ok? Now run along and check on your dad”. She said and rushed back to the backyard to continue with the chores.
I hadn’t even as much as brush my teeth that morning. I kept the bowl of rice in,side and went to a call-box to call and check how my dad was doing. I dialed the number, it rang but no one picked up. I dialed again. This time, someone answered the phone. All I could hear at the background was wailing. Sharp female voices shouted in agony.
“Hello, how are you? Did you finally get to the doctor? I asked, hoping it was the lady who picked up last time.
“Jade, I know you are a man. And I want you to be that man now. I don’t know how you will handle this….a male voice said. I could percieve he was an elderly person
“Yes nau, was I a woman before? Please tell me how my dad is faring. I have the balance, I will send it so he can finish his treatment” I interrupted.
“Your father has passed away. The stick pierced his heart. There was nothing the doctors could do” he said. I didn’t hear a single word he said again until he hung up.
My instincts were telling me to use the money and buy a bottle of poison so could go join him. My mind was cloudy. I cried from the main road to my room. People wondered what could make a man like me to be crying like a woman but they wouldn’t understand.
Life had to continue. I didn’t want to go for the burial so I planned on not calling my village people again. I cleaned my eyes, maned up, and did my activities for the day, as Mr. John instructed. Anne came by that evening and gave me fufu and okro. I did not want to bug her with my tragedy tales. She had her life to live, and not worrying about me every now and then.
“So after my warning, Anne, you still have the mind to give Jade food” Mrs. Ola said in an evil voice as she interrupted Anne who was on her way to the main house….