"Ahh", She cried out as she managed to get up. Her blouse was soaked with tears and eyes was red. She tried to pull herself together speaking to herself.
Kina:Would I continue to live this way?
Will I continue to choose to be sad always?
No this is not my destiny.
I promised dad to be that great influential women in the society.
I have to save my brothers from this man and send them to school.
I have dreams but here I am staying in hell.
"My daughter in every uncomfortable place create your own comfortable zone" her mother's voice interrupted her thoughts. Then there at that moment, in the room she called hell since she became a wife,
seated on the floor just at the spot her husband had beaten her, she made up her mind to fulfil her dreams and be happy. "Oh God help me", She prayed. She managed to get up and got out to treat her wounds. Her rivals sat outside waiting for her to come out so they mock her.
First wife:Look at her! good for nothing.
Second wife:(Laughing) She can't do anything yet she calls herself a wife. Madam wife. Hope all is well?
First wife:(Agreeing with the second wife) Yes oo my sister all she does is to cry, calling her grandfather 's ancestors to come kill us.
Third wife: (With a caring but mocking tone)Madam are sure you you can walk because as I see you now ebi like say ur legs they go left,right, centre all around. Should I help you?
Fourth wife:Don't mind her ehn. She and that her broken English.(She moved closer to her and tried to help her. She took her hand and sent her to the bathroom. She left her hand to make her fall. She poured the muddy water she kept for her on her and then locked the door on her.)Little fool. Cry baby!You think the whole world belongs to you.
Fifth wife:(Imitating her)Ahh! My legs oo! help me. who's there? help!
"God thank you for bringing me to the bathroom "she let out. She managed to get up and bathed. Not only did she wash down the dirt on her but also her sadness.


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