Web of Confusion batch 7

WEB OF CONFUSION”
Episode 12
Ndi Ichies gathered at the Palace to discuss about the calamities that has recently been befallen the Land.
“I greet you all my fellow ichies”Onowu started
The rest murmured answers.
“We’re here together to join heads together and reason, come to a conclusion as to how to put an end to all these calamities. As we all know, we don’t have a King for now all because of all these.. Onu-agbala had made it clear to us that we are on our own so what do we do?”Onowu said.
Each Ichie was deep in thought.
Ndulue spoke up
“Let’s invite the Prince here.. He needs to be among this meeting”
The rest agreed and the Prince was called. He came immediately and the meeting continued.
“Let us go back to Onu-agbala. If it means kneeling down to beg him then we should”Dike said
“That man is hærd hearted, he will never listen to our pleas”Ofor lamented
“But you got us into this Ofor!”Odogwu said angrily
“Me?”Ofor asked
“Yes.. You and Dike!! You kept urging us to disobey Onu-agbala and ignore the gods.. You two are the real hærd he acted and wicked ones!”Odogwu fired
“Don’t u even dare mention my name! Are u a kid? Do u wear napkins?? Did I force you to concur to my suggestion?”Dike fired back
“Leave him to run his mouth like the parrot.. Nobody forced you to agree with us.. But what would u have us do? Throw our Eze into the evil forest like a common thing? Ehh?”Ofor said angrily
“Isn’t it better than being in this situation? See what the both of you have put the wh0le village into..”Odogwu said
“Please.. It’s okay.. Will these arguments bring a solution? Let’s calm down and seek for a way out biko”Onowu said
They all kept quiet.
“I suggested this earlier..let’s go back to Onu-agbala and beg him for the last time.. If he refuses, then we look for other options..”
“Does this mean my marriage would be on hold?”Afam asked
The Ichies looked at him in surprise.
“You are not fit to be a King..you still reason like a child”Onowu said
“With all these calamities, you still talk about marriage? Odiegwu”Ndulue said..
“Am sorry ndi ichie..”Afam apologized.
Together, they all went to Onu-agbala’s shrine but he still stood his ground.
“I have nothing to say or do for you. You shunned the warnings of the gods and you all must face the repercussions”
“Please Onu-agbala. We are sorry for disobeying the gods.. Isn’t there any other thing we can do?”Onowu pleaded
“Nothing.. Just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your hærd work.. Now you all LEAVEEEEE”He growled and they scrampled to their feet in fear.
They dispatched to their various houses in sorrow but planned to meet again the next day to look for another alternative.
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“Yes my friend, we’ll be leaving at dusk..”One maiden was telling her friend
“But why so suddenly? And where to?”The other maiden asked
“To my mother’s village and it’s because of all these calamities.. My father said we’ll stay there till everything is over. We can’t stay here and die. Imagine, the stream has dried up. How do we prepare our meals if there is no water? We have to trek long distances to the neighbouring village to get water.. My friend, we can’t die here o”
The other girl nodded in affirmative.
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NDULUE’S COMPOUND
Ndulue just came back from the futile Ichies meeting. He sat in front of his Hut in deep thoughts.
His wives couldn’t prepare food anymore because there was no water.
He summoned them immediately and gave out his decision.
They should all pack to their various parents house pending when the calamities in Umuozara would be sorted out.
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14 days after, Ebere was now strong.
“I think it’s time for both of you to go back to Umuozara”Nku told them.
“Thank you so much for you help great one”Ebere said
“Thank u so much”Ulumma added
“There is so much work to be done. Umuozara is already suffering but the main dish is yet to be served.. Both of you have to hurry up. Their destiny is in your hands.. Save Umuozara from Ndi Mmiri, save them from the earth goddess”
Ebere was confused
“Great one, please I don’t understand all these. You keep speaking in parables and I can’t comprehend..”
“My daughter, you will understand soon enough but for now, both of you have to hurry up.. Go to Umuozara and save them before the evil ones totally prevail”
“Now??”Ulumma asked
“Yes of course.. Delay is dangerous..”
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Quick question 👉 What do u think the Late Eze did to really invite the wrath of Nne mmiri??
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Episode 13
Umuozara woke up to the wailing in Mgborie’s compound. Mgborie is a widow who lost her husband 6 years ago and was left with only one son.
People rushed to her compound and behold, her only son was lying lifeless in front of his Hut.
“Was he sick?”
“What really happened?”
“How did he die?”
Many people asked in surprise but Mgborie didn’t reply as she wailed and cursed the gods for taking her only child.
“What have I done? Why me? My only child, only hope in this life has been taken away. What am I leaving for? Agbala why my child? Why didn’t you take me?? Eh! Answer me? Why are you wicked and heartless?? Kill me you wicked gods, kill me!!”She wailed rolling herself on the floor..
That evening, Mgborie was found dead at the back of her Hut.. She had hanged herself on the ukwa tree!!
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That morning, Olaedo landed at the Palace with all her belongings.
She dragged them into the Prince’s chambers as the guards and maids looked at her in a confused manner but none could stop her.
Afam was in,side lying down when Olaedo barged in with load.
He quickly rose up on seeing her.
“Wha..what are you doing here with all these? Are u traveling??”He asked confused
She ignored his question and started arranging her things in the room.
“Am talking to you Olaedo, what is going on?”He asked again
“As you can see, I’ve moved in with you.. Since the elders say we can’t get married now until they finish whatever rubbish they’re doing, I can’t wait.. I have moved in permanently with you so when we’re allowed to get married, we go ahead”
“But Olaedo, you know this is not right. It’s against the custom. We are not married yet, we can’t leave together”
“So what are you saying? That I should leave?”Olaedo asked angrily
“No.. No.. That’s not what I meant”Afam said fearfully
“So what?”She asked
Afam kept quiet not knowing what to say
She moved towards him and sat down.
“You’re mine and mine alone forever Afamefuna. I own you. Anything I say you should do, you must do it.. Are we clear on this?”
He nodded in affirmative.
“Now, do u want me to leave?”She asked looking into his eyes
“No.. No.. This is your home, you are free to stay”He said
“Good.. Now come here”She dragged him untop of her.
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Ndi Ichies conveyed again to discuss about the throbbing trouble in the Land.
The Prince was present as well.
“Let’s seek help somewhere else. There are many strong dibias out there who can help”Onowu suggested
“You’re right”Dike concured
“So which dibia do we go to now?”Ndulue asked
There was silence. Each thought hærd and deep..
“Ijiriji of Mbanta, he’s a powerful dibia and we can go for him”Odogwu said And the rest agreed. They all agreed to send for Ijiriji and beg him to come to their aid. Therefore, they summoned 5 strong men and told them everything on how to embark on their journey to bring Ijiriji to the Land.
Just when they were concluding their meeting, Olaedo barged in with pride.
She looked disgustingly at each Ichie and went over to the Prince.
“My love, I came to inform you that your food is ready”
“OK sweetheart, I’ll be with you in a moment”He said
She stood up and started walking away.
“Bia here nwa..are we too small for you to greet?”Onowu asked
The elders shook their head in surprise
“Who are you by the way? Why are you here?”Ofor said
Olaedo stopped and faced them
“Are you old fools talking to me?”
They were shocked
“Onye? Who!!?”The elders asked in shock
“I don’t have time to banter words with jobless fools this early morning”She hissed and left leaving everyone in shock
“I have to go now”Prince Afam said and left abruptly.
“Nsogbu di (There’s problem)”Onowu lamented…
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TO BE CONTINUED…