BE LIKE THE 500 NARIA NOTE

Two important management lessons i learnt from a 500 Naira note.
It happened some time ago.

1.  I was in an audience listening to a motivational speaker, The speaker got out his wallet and pulled out a 500 Naira note, holding it up, he asked, "Who wants this 500 naira note?" Lots of hands went up. Including mine, a slow chorus began to build as people began to shout "Me!" "Me!" I began to wonder who the lucky one would be who the speaker would choose, and I also secretly wondered (and I am sure others did too ) why he would simply give away 500 naira, Even as the shouts of "I want it" grew louder, I noticed a young woman running down the aisle. She ran up onto the stage, went up to the speaker, and grabbed the 500 naira note from his hand. "Well done, young lady," said the speaker into the microphone. The speaker simply said "Most of us just sit and wait for good things to happen, that's of no use. You've got to make things happen, make a move" 'Simply thinking about doing something is of no use and not good enough'. Our lives are like that, we all see opportunities around us, we all want the good things, but the problem is we don't take action. We all want the 500 naira notes on offer, but we don't make the move. We look at it longingly, get up, and do something about it, don't worry about what other people might think. Take Action.
2. Later, the speaker got another 500 naira note and held it up for all to see, I thought I knew what's up. But he just asked a simple question. "How much is this worth?" "Five Hundred naira!" the crowd yelled in unison. "Right," said the speaker. He then took the note and crumpled it into a ball and asked "How much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred naira!" screamed the audience, he then threw the note on the ground, stamped all over it and picked up the note and asked one more time: "And how much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred naira!" was the response. "I want you to remember this," said the speaker. "Just because someone crumples it, or stamps on it, the value of the note does not diminish. We should all be like the 500 naira note.. In our lives, there will be times when we feel crushed, stamped over, beaten. But never let your self-worth diminish. Just because someone chooses to crush you -- that doesn't change your worth one bit!

Don't allow your self-worth to diminish because someone says something nasty -- or does something dirty -- to you."
Never let your self-worth diminish

Source : Anonymous

PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPOSAL!!!!!!

I love going out sometimes alone , you may call me a loner, but I love it, it gives me the opportunity to sit and reflect on the things happening around me. This time around my mind had taken me back to my friend's gran ma burial ceremony I attended, just thinking and re-laughng at the silly jokes or things that happened, when a loud scream brought me back to reality, OH MY GOD, I DO, I DO, I WILL MARRY YOU MY LOVE, trust me, the amebo in me woke up from sleep, I just had to find out what was making the lady scream, she was been proposed to by her boyfriend and obviously soon to be husband, she was jumping and crying and jumping and hugging and kissing(spoilt children like that) people were there snapping, saying congratulations and all,don't get me wrong, I was happy for her, but a public proposal??? Is like a NO NO for me to an extent tho.

Oga what of I don't love you enough to get married to you?

What if I was initially planning to break up with you?


I remember watching a YouTube video, where the man got on his knees in a mall to propose to his girlfriend, with songs dancing, emotional outburst, and she said No then walked out on him, I felt terrible for him, he would have avoided the whole public disgrace by doing it privately, dinner for two, flowers and all, at least if she says No it will be between the two of you.

Different people with their preference, bros at least if you are going to do it publicly, make sure my make up is on fleek, I don't want to look like Agbasa juju, my nails perfectly done, you can't propose to me after I just finished eating Banga and starch, and yes before I forget to add this, a good photographer, you know our kids needs to see how daddy proposed to mummy on his knees( very important, no standing allowed, your knees are not paining you) with tears in his eyes (it's compulsory, very compulsory, if you like use onions to rub your eyes, I must see tears o), or you will do it again.

I would love to know which of them you prefer

SHOE SHOPPING

I dreaded going shoe shopping, right from when I was a little girl. I hated walking behind my Mum going from shop to shop in the Market searching for a shoe I would love and that would fit my ever growing feet, I have always had a long feet, leaving a shop broken hearted because the shoe I loved didn't size me, oya get up let's go to the next shop my Mum would say, I would frown, grumble and still go, the whole process of the shop owner or his boys forcing my leg into a shoe that was obviously not my size, Force your leg, force am, March the shoe well, aunty na your size, E go size you, na shoe e go expand, most of the time I return home with sore feet or a shoe I hated.
Last week I went Shoe Shopping, and as always the store owners were not nice, neither were they friendly, when I got in

Store Attendant: Aunty Wetin be your size?

Me: size 42 or 43

Store Attendant : Yeayyyyyy Aunty as you fine reach, you come get big leg, na man shoe we go give you o, we no go see your size o, e no dey market o


On and on he went, I just laughed and asked him if he was the one that created me, I no be God wey dey create person na, at least I have both legs complete, and the day I see my size or the shoe I like, the prize scares even the devil, double the amount of a smaller size of the same shoe, it's really heartbreaking.
Sometimes my friends tease the living day light out of me, the first thing they do when they enter my room is to start wearing my shoes, Haba Debby, your leg big sha, as if I dont know already

Dear store attendants everywhere, please be nice to people with big feet, it's not our fault, it's just that during creation, when God was sharing feet, we collected for two.

BUSY OR NOT

I came across this picture  on Instagram and screen shot it. It brought to mind the conversation I had with a friend, he told me he was going clubbing this night, since it was Friday #TGIF, and wanted to go rock (dance) girls, I said rock well, the he said ' debbie I know you will be jealous now, thinking I will be  with a girl, kissing, smooching romancing and doing all other stuffs, meanwhile I will be in my room sleeping, I laughed so hard. 

Our mind is really quite fascinating, it conjures up vivid pictures of what it wants us to believe, it might be it's because it happened to someone you know, or someone who knows someone who knows someone you know, you call the boo, no answer, you call again, still no answer, again again, no answer, you start worrying about about how they are with another person, betraying your love, trust, meanwhile the boo is sleeping comfortably, I am busy might just mean I am busy,or I forgot my phone might really be I forgot my phone, this is one reason why trust is of utmost importance in a relationship, no matter how you love someone and there is no trust , my dear that relationship will be like Mountt Zion that can never be moved. 

CYBER BULLY

Cyber bullying is common these days on all popular social networks ranging from, Facebook to twitter, to Instagram,it's the use of technology in harassing an individual, cyber bullying us not limited to messages, or texts it can also be a video which a person finds offensive, cyber bullying is by far one of the worst kind of bullying ever, you don't know the person picking on you, do they can't be traced, most of the time they are anonymous. Most people don't really know the damage, cyber bullying causes to an individual, it can lead to loss in appetite, stress, sleepless night, we comes across someone being bullied online then join or laugh cause we think it's funny and entertaining forgetting the damage it does to the person been bullied, I for one haven't bullied anyone online but I do recall laughing to myself when I came across someone been bullied on facebook, I considered it to be funny, karma really does work, the next morning someone on twitter called me ugly, at first I brushed it off my mind, since I know I am not ugly, I logged off, later in the day I logged back in, I saw the attention the tweet received from other Twitter users, I was laughed at, insulted the more, I felt hurt, like maybe I was actually ugly, but then it dawned on me that this is what people who are bullied constantly on the Internet feel each day, from that day onward, when I come across someone been bullied on the net, I send them a positive message, who knows, just maybe it would be what would make their day.

Cyber bullying is not limited to kids or young adult only, older people also do it whether knowingly or unknowingly, as long as you bringing someone else down just to feel good about your self, you already a bully, if you know someone that's been bullied, get them to open up to you, encourage them and make them feel good about their selves, I have come across so many cases of suicides resulting from cyber bullying it's really heartbreaking.

I MADE PANCAKES!!

I can't remember the last time I made pancakes, but today I was bored and I won't forget to add hungry, so I decided to make a little pancake, for me, myself and I unfortunately my little brother came home with his friends and reduced my ration twas quite sad and unfortunate.
This recipe is for one, you can increase the amount in case you want more

INGREDIENTS

Flour --- one cup

Egg --- one

Milk --- as desired, I used more than half tin of milk

Seasonings --- salt, Maggi, pepper (grinded), you can also add diced tomatoes, pepper and onions but I didn't

Sugar. ----. One tablespoonfull

Water--- one cup

Vegetable oil for frying

METHOD

STEP ONE

Break the egg into a clean bowl and whisk a little, then add the sugar and whisk till the sugar dissolves completely, then add half cup of water whisk and again and put the remaining half cup of water aside, Add the seasonings.

STEP TWO

Sieve the flour into another bowl.

STEP THREE

Add the tin milk to the egg mixture.

STEP FOUR

Gradually add the flour into the egg mixture, and whisk continuously without stopping till it all the flour are in the egg mixture, without lumps, The mixture would be a little thick, add the remaining water and mix very well.

STEP FIVE

Get a clean frying pan, add a little vegetable oil, when hot, use a big spoon to scoop the pancake mixture unto the frying, fry both side till golden brown with low heat.


See its pretty simple, and Hmmmmmm delicious, I ate mine with honey

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DATING A GIRL AND A WOMAN

I wrote a post on “The 11 Difference Between Dating a Boy vs a Man“. The post can have the genders swapped and most points would still apply, However, we can’t deny that there are some fundamental differences between men and women – from how we are socialized to the chemical and hormonal differences that naturally occur.
Thus, I thought it appropriate to follow up with a post on the difference between dating a girl, vs a real woman. Again, many points on this post would apply if you switched the genders around. A boy is attracted to girls. A man is attracted to women, Now, this has nothing to do with the actual age of a person. I’m referring to maturity, life vision and stage of life. In fact, some people regardless of their age, will never really grow up. Also, this isn’t to say that a woman won’t ever have “girlish” or immature tendencies or vice verse. This post refers to one’s maturity and most points would also apply if you switch the genders as well. If you are a boy, then expect that you will attract only girls, However, if you are a man (independent, knows your worth and value, has a strong moral compass, is considerate and an able communicator and doesn’t let insecurity dominate your psyche), then you should be dating a real woman. And if you can’t spot the difference
just yet, here are some pointers.
1. A girl throws tantrums. When displeased, upset or angry, she reacts just as she did as a child when she didn’t get her way with her parents. This often consists of screaming, pouting, giving the silent treatment, being passive aggressive and/or punishing. A woman still feels the emotions of being upset/displeased, but has cultivated the skill of responding versus reacting. She comes to the table as an adult, and communicates clearly what is bothering her.
2. A girl perceives herself as a princess and believes people should treat her like so. She is entitled and feels that she is owed and therefore expects more than she appreciates. A woman, has standards (what she holds herself to) not expectations (what she projects on to others).
3. A girl uses her physical beauty as her currency and basis of value. A girl may be so used to feeling validated through her looks and sexuality, that she uses this as her primary tool to get what she wants in life. A woman, knows her worth is beyond her physicality. A woman bases her value on her intelligence, her strength, her integrity, her values, her contributions, her humanity.
4. A girl banks on a man to be her financial strategy. A woman plans to be financially independent – she banks on… herself. And if she so happens to enter a relationship dynamic where it makes sense for her partner to be the primary breadwinner, it’s considered a bonus, not the expected life line.
5. A girl sees the world from a place of lack and scarcity. She competes and will even tear down another in order to secure resources or a mate. A woman helps other women. She knows that there’s plenty enough to go around and takes the high road of integrity to get what she wants.
6. A girl cannot be bothered with anything domestic and is proud of the fact that she cannot cook or clean. A woman understands that being domestic is not a duty, but understands that it is one way of taking care of herself and others. She also understands that in the event she wants to create a family, having a person in the household who can contribute domestically is important.
7. “A girl wants attention, a woman wants respect. A girl wants to be adored by many. A woman wants to be adored by one.
8. A girl does not respect her body. She has not yet understood that her body and heart are sacred, and that it’s important to be mindful of how she treats it and who she shares it with. “A girl cherishes handbags, diamonds and her shoe collection as her prize possessions. A woman cherishes her health, her sense of self, and her talents as her greatest assets.
9. A woman takes the time to reflect on the type of human she wants to be, the example she wants to leave and the vision for her life. She has put thought into her values and what she stands for. A girl has not established her moral compass or values and consequently, is often inconsistent. “After spending time with a girl, you feel exhausted because she takes more than she gives. After spending time with a woman, you feel invigorated, because she empowers you with possibility, and a passion for life.”
10. A girl has a checklist that prioritizes superficial qualities above anything else. Here is an example of how this checklist may look: Hot, popular, wears skinny jeans, over 6 feet tall, rich.. This is the checklist of what a woman may look for: High integrity, intelligent, kind, good communicator, emotionally available… Now, a lot of these differences require taking the time to know someone to figure out if the apple of your eye is indeed a mature real woman, or someone with an immature mind set. However, one of the quickest filters that you can notice from the beginning is this:
11. A girl plays games. A woman doesn’t.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A MAN AND A BOY

I learned to love myself. I became independent, confident,and started to value my self-worth. I went through hardships and heartbreaks and picked myself back up which built my strength and courage, instead of relying on beauty as my source of empowerment, I focused on basing my empowerment on my intelligence, successes, values contributions to the world and how I helped others. In a sense, I finally grew up, I went from being a boy to becoming a man.
And as a man, you are attracted to very different things than you are as a boy. A girl is attracted to boys. A woman is attracted to men. Now, this has nothing to do with the actual age of a person. I’m referring to maturity, life vision and stage of life. In fact, some people regardless of their age, will never really grow up. If you are a girl (lack independence, are ruled by insecurity, lack self-respect, throw tantrums, have princess syndrome, don’t have strong values or boundaries and can’t hold yourself on your own) then expect that you will attract only boys. However, if you are a real woman (independent, ambitious, knows your worth and value, has a strong moral compass, is considerate and an able communicator and doesn’t let insecurity dominate your psyche), then you should be dating a man. And if you can’t spot the difference just yet,
here are some pointers.
1. A man knows what he wants, and goes for it. A boy may
have somewhat of an idea, but not really. He doesn’t think too much about it, and even if he does, doesn’t exert much effort to get it. A boy is passive, a man is assertive.
2. A man plans for his future and is working towards building a foundation and infrastructure in order to have a family (at some point in his life) or another purpose or passion. A boy lives only in the moment and his plans are mostly around which bar he’s going to hit up on the weekend.
3. A man looks for a woman with intelligence, who is supportive, grounded and encompasses a shared set of values when choosing a partner. A boy cares mostly only for girls who are hot, wild and exciting.
4. A man knows a good woman when he meets one and will take initiative to get to know her. A boy may make an attempt if you’re lucky, but gives up before ever really trying.
5. A man has the courage to have uncomfortable conversations. He is honest with his intentions and lets people know where they stand. A boy avoids. He ignores confrontation or any serious talks about feelings, instead of dealing with a situation, he runs away from it or creates drama or excuses to mask the fact he’s not that into you or a relationship.
6. A man knows when to INVEST in a woman and jump in with two feet. A boy is always “testing” – he doesn’t fully commit because he never knows if he is quite ready, but the truth is, because he is a boy, regardless of who he meets, he will never be ready due to the stage of life he is in.
7. A man knows how to have a good time and be social, but is often busy making strides in his career and building his life. A boy is getting crunch with his buddies at the bar every weekend.
8. A man takes the time to reflect on the type of man he wants to be, the example he wants to leave and the vision for his life. He has put thought into his values. A boy has not established his moral compass or values and consequently, is often inconsistent.
9. A man has integrity. He means what he says, and says what he means. He has follow through and actions his promises. And if he can’t he has the guts to tell you why. A boy makes promises but doesn’t follow through.
10. A man is afraid of rejection but will put himself out there anyway. A boy is afraid of rejection and acts passive so that his pride and ego won’t ever get too banged up. Now, a lot of these differences require taking the time to know someone to figure out if the apple of your eye is indeed a man, or a mere boy. However, one of the quickest filters that you can notice from the beginning is this:
11. A boy plays games. A man doesn’t.
*To clarify, when I’m referring to “games” I mean mind games.

ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FLAWS

A water bearer had two large pots, one hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water, at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot always arrived only half full. For two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his master’s house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, fulfilled in the design for which it was made, but the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was unable to accomplish what it had been made to do.
After two years of enduring this bitter shame, the pot spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself and I apologize to you.”
“Why?” asked the bearer. “What are you ashamed of?”
“I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master’s house, because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts,” the pot said, the water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, “As we return to the master’s house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers alongthe path.”
Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and was cheered somewhat, but at the end of the trail, it still felt the old shame because it had leaked out half its load, and so again the pot apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, “Did you not notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, and not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it, I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we’ve walked back from the stream, you’ve watered them, for two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master’s table, without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.”
Each of us has flaws. We’re all cracked pots, but if you let these flaws shine and try being yourself, then you can use your flaws to make the world more beautiful.
Don’t be afraid of your flaws, acknowledge them, and you, too, can bring something beautiful to this world.

MY WORST MISTAKE PART 8

I was angry on seeing the wicked woman.So she’s the one
troubling my family.This is the time to take my total revenge on her for all she did to me and still doing to my family. She was stunned and speechless on seeing me and my daughter, I saw confusion written all over her.She came to remind my parents that the next hearing in court is the next day.She drove out. We got into the house as i narrated my ordeal with mady to my mother. She cried bitterly and thanked God for saving my life. My father came in and i stood up .I thought he would yell at me,telling me that i am not his daughter and that i should get out but to my greatest surprise. He embraced me and started pleading for forgiveness amidst sobs, He said he has realized he was foolish for forsaking me.When my two sisters died,they became childless.I had to forgive him, he’s still my father anyway, Since God had mercy on me and made a way for me where there seemed to be no way,i had no reason not to forgive him but the only person i doubted if i would ever forgive was Gabe and his stupid request for my daughter, i would never give him my daughter.
In court the next day,mady didn't believe her eyes.She didn't know i had become a lawyer, i defended my parents as i overpowered mady’s lawyer, I spoke english upon english with questions to silence my opponent lawyer.I told the entire court that mady forged the documents, i brought up her child trafficking case in addiction to the one at hand.The chief judge asked me how i got to know.I told him that i knew for long but had no evidence to bring her to book.I told them what i went through with her but i made sure i didn't include prince and Ona into the story.She was handcuffed and held in custody while her house was searched, the number of girls in her house has reduced, I sought for Ona but i didn't see her, some rooms were broken into and after everything ,four human heads and two girls in different rooms were found.The girls were at the point of death as they were starved of food and water, this is enough evidence i said, We returned to the court.The human heads and the two hostages were shown to everybody, there was a great commotion in the court, Order was called for, Mady’s lawyer was too stunned to say anything and so,i fired on condemning the wicked act and reminding the chief judge that such calamity attracts death penalty(as if he wasn't aware) At the end of everything, The land case was dismissed, Victory belonged to us.My parents shed tears of joy as they both embraced me together.My father called me a great daughter for the very first time. I was so happy. Mady was sentenced to death by firing squad.I waved her goodbye with a smile telling her that everybody must reap what he or she sows.The black maria took her away.The court will have to go and lock her house. Just then,i saw a man being led into the court for another case hearing.He looked like someone i know.I stared at him again,Yes,its Prince.That’s surely prince.My parents asked if i knew him.I told them he’s the one that saved me from mady,together with another lady called Ona. I decided to defend him.He had killed somebody.The case was a tough one. I went close to him and whispered into his ears to say that he is not guilty that it was two man fighting,i knew he was guilty but i just had to help him. The case seemed tough but on the next hearing,i won the case for him.He expressed gratitute.He knew the court would have sentenced him to life imprisonment or death as he had no one to defend him.He told me that Ona had died the previous year, I wept and prayed for her wherever she may be.I advised prince to start up a good business.
** On getting home
one day,i saw Nnamdi waiting for me.He was begging for my forgiveness.My parents begged me to forgive him.My daughter heard everything and demanded an explanation.I hid nothing from her.Nnamdi embraced her, I quickly drew back my daughter.But at last, I forgave Nnamdi and allowed him give me a tight,long and warm embrace.I was crying.I allowed him access to his daughter but not to take away completely from me. I later got married to prince.I was a happy woman.I recalled my trials and thanked God for everything.My mistake of getting pregnant before marriage almost ruined my life but i was successful in the end.
Thanks be to God!

MY WORST MISTAKE PART 7

Prince opened the door and behold,it was Ona, I made to Come out from my hiding but i decided to stay where i was,to find out her mission. She was panting.”Dagger,there is problem.A girl who refused to play along with mady has escaped.Mady is on her way to this place to tell you to mobilize your boys and search for her.This is her photo…..”
I Peeped and saw her bring out a picture.I knew i was the one in that photo, i saw prince stare at the picture, shaking his head. “Please don't hurt her when you eventually find her, rather save her life, the poor girl is just helpless and innocent.The baby under your care to be sold to the ritualists  is hers, I gave her a number to reach me…”On hearing this,i came out from my hiding.
“My daughter..my daughter…”that was all i was saying, Ona was so shocked to find me there, Prince later told her what happened and added that i used to be a good friend of his back in school. Prince told me that he would help me on one condition,being that i must tell nobody about mady and the kind of business she does, agreed and he made me swear.I wondered why he was trying to protect the evil woman.Perhaps they are all into the business together, the same doom awaited them. He arranged a room for me in a distant hotel for the mean time.He brought my daughter to me that very day, i was so grateful to him and Ona, perhaps he decided to help me because of how good i used to be to him back in our school days, even Ona, another God sent i don't know how to repay her but i know God will see her through someday.
Prince gave me a huge sum of money to travel to another state and start life afresh, I owed him a lot.
*I never got any information on what transpired after prince and ona saved me.I didnt  also know anything about Gabe’s where about, even mama joy and my parents, but i knew and believed that i would see them again someday, what gave me the greatest joy was my winnie,my daughter.
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After some years” I struggled hard to further my education and train my daughter in school too, after everything,i graduated as a lawyer.I got enough money from my clients,My daughter was living a good life and doing well in school too, i bought a car and owned a house, God really blessed me after many years of hardship. An idea struck my mind to visit home with my daughter to know the situation of things, But i never knew what awaited me back home
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It was mama joy’s place i visited first.As i drove into the compound,it was Gabe i saw first, he kept looking at the car to know who was inside.I didn't want winnie my daughter to see him.I feared he might ask me about his daughter.When i parked the car,i told winnie to wait in the car.I came down and pretended not to see him, I noticed him come my car while i avoided him as i made my way towards mama joy’s place.When she saw me,she yelled with joy and embraced me.Then Gabe came there and called my name.I ignored him, He prostrated on the ground and started begging me to forgive him, he told how he had married twice and got no issue.He asked about my daughter, i told him to leave me alone that his daughter is dead.I saw tears roll down his cheeks.He was really sorrowful.I made up my mind never to forgive him.I watched him walk away in agony Mama Joy told me that he was telling the truth.She told me that after getting married for a very long time,he got no child.His people told him to send the woman away and marry another,which he did and still no issue to show for it, The doctors said that nothing’s wrong with him and that God’s time is the best.”Serves him right.God is punishing him for what he did to me”that was all i said, I gave mama joy things i bought for her, i gave her money too, she was so happy. I entered my car and as i was driving away, Gabe was waving me goodbye with tears in his eyes.
“mum,who is that man over there?”my daughter asked,pointing at Gabe, I told her lies, I drove straight to my father’s compound,  it was my mother i saw first, as i came down with my daughter,i was surprised as my mother gave me a warm embrace.She apologized on her behalf and on behalf of her husband.she embraced my daughter too, I was happy when she called her”my granddaughter” I cried bitterly when she told me that my two sisters died in a ghastly accident.My father went for a meeting, I was shocked when she told me that a woman from nowhere showed up and said that almost all our lands belonged to her, she took the case to court because she has a lot of money, i told my mum to relax that i am a lawyer.She couldn't believe it, as we were still talking,a car drove into our compound.”That is the woman”my mother said. The woman packed her car and came out, I was shocked when i saw Mady come down from the car.

MY WORST MISRAKE PART 6

I knocked on Mady’s door thrice before she opened it, I greeted her.she yawned, looked at the wall clock hanging on the wall.it was 5.45am.”How was your night?”she asked. “fine”i replied. She made to usher me in,perhaps to hear me tell her ‘yes! i will accept the offer’ but i was reluctant.She noticed and asked if there was any problem. “I want to see my child”i told her. She looked at me intently as if she didn't know who I was, after much staring,she told me that my child is with the nursery mistress. “Where do i find her?”i asked, she said nothing.All she did was to walk into her room and come back with a little bag.she handed it over to me. “This is the money we talked about, take it and leave.i have taken your daughter as mine already, Go and get ready with the rest girls,you are going on your first outing with them today?”she said and shut the door. “Noo i don't want your money.i need my daughter.I don't want to stay here anymore.Give me my daughter so i can leave”i kept shouting as i hit the door hard.I threw away the money, I can never exchange my winnie, the first fruit of my womb for money, I was still there when three hefty men came out from nowhere and ordered me to keep quiet.i refused.One of them gave me the hardest slap i ever received since i was born.I had no other choice than to keep quiet amidst sobs They locked me in one room, i knew mady ordered them to do that.I cried bitterly.I prayed to God to hearken unto my cries for i know i have sinned, I cursed the day i slept with Gabe, I cursed the day i met him, Throughout that day,i was locked up with no food nor water.I became very weak. It was around 10pm that i heard the door open slightly Ona creeped in and signaled to me to keep quiet.she locked the door and gave me the food she brought for me” “I saw what happened, i have been looking for a chance to bring you something but i found none.Please eat the food fast before mady finds me here”she whispered. After eating,she told me that mady locked me up so that i will die of starvation.Ona said mady has killed countless girls in that manner.I was really surprised at this that i gave out a loud gasp. “But because i found out you are a nice person,i decided to help you.I put something in that ”three men’s” drink to make them sleep.I want you to escape”She said.I was really touched with this kind of kindness. “But how do i escape without my daughter?”i asked.It was then Ona told me that my daughter has been taken away.She gave me some money, led me carefully out of the house and bade me safe journey.
“Thank you so much,Ona.God will bless you”i said as i left, I looked into the darkness of the night with a great fear,not knowing where to go.I wondered if i could survive that night and if i can ever see my daughter again.
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I headed into the darkness of the night.I was filled with fear as i knew not where to go, Ona gave me her telephone number.I blamed my parents for abandoning me in the first place, How could they be so heartless, They care not about what happens to me because i got pregnant.Despite the fact that i pleaded and begged them.I pitied other people who were blessed with understanding parents.If i had aborted the baby as Gabe told me,they wouldn't have abandoned me.They wouldn't have even know i was pregnant at all.But the consequences may be disastrous.Firstly, Firstly,sinning against God double in order to cover one sin committed.Secondly,i may never get pregnant again, I decided to accept my fate, I searched for where to lay my head that night.I saw an uncompleted building and moved in.I prayed earnestly for God’s protection.I remembered my daughter and wept bitterly.I thought of mama joy and concluded that i will narrate my ordeals to her the following day when i eventually find her.
In the middle of that same night,i heard footsteps, I curled up,listening attentively, they were coming into the uncompleted building.My heart started beating faster,i heard their voice,they were men.A cold shiver ran through me, Then entered and saw me,immediately,i saw them bring out their weapons.Guns,axes and cutlasses.They were six in number.I was able to count them because one of them shone a little torch towards me.
“i mean no harm please, don't kill me”my voice was shaky. “Who are you and what do you want here?”One of them barked and pointed the torch at my face.
“Nneoma?”I was shocked as i heard him call my name.He called me again.”Is that you?” At this i nodded while still looking at his face to find out who he was.I finally got it.
“Prince”I called him.Prince used to be my classmate until i got pregnant and stopped school. I used to help him his class work and assignment back in those days, during exams,i wrote answers in piece of paper,squeezed it and threw it to him.
“Dagger,you know her?”that was the question his members started asking him.I kept looking at his face in disbelief as he nodded his head in affirmation, He told them to keep back their weapons.
That night i slept at his place.He told me to sleep on the bed while,he slept on the floor. When it was morning,i narrated my ordeals to him. When i got to my escapade with mady,he breathed heavily,lowered his head and looked at me for a very long time.I was surprised when he told me that he’s mady’s agent and that he can help me get back my daughter because of the things i did for him back in school.
There was a knock on the door.is it mady? Has she discovered that i escaped.has she come to tell prince to find me with his men?she knew she would be in trouble if i escaped.Prince hid me under his bed as he went to open the door.
....Watch out for part 7.