Oluwatomiyin VII

Good day everyone, I apologize for stopping this short story suddenly. The past few weeks have been extremely busy. 

The story continues...enjoy the newest installment:

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So the funeral happened. It was the saddest day of my life till date. I cried uncontrollably that day and on many days thereafter. The tears have diminished but they're yet to seize completely.

On the day of the funeral, multitudes of people came to say their final farewell. Big mummy was indeed loved. Everyone had great things to say about her. Her best friend mummy Posi, summarized her life with these words: 

"My darling sister and friend was a woman worthy of emulation. She had the biggest heart, she lived for others, she loved everyone and she served the Lord with all her life, heart and strength. She was and still is an inspiration, a woman defined by grace, excellence, class and glory. Even though she has transitioned unto eternity; her legacy lives on through all the lives she has touch... that's you and me."

My heart sank to the bottom of my chest as she ended her speech. It finally hit me, she was really gone. I wailed as the thought of being motherless hit me. I had no one else. Some people try to console me but they failed. I tried but I couldn't stop the tears and the pain that I felt in my heart at this great loss.

As we laid her to rest, I secretly wished that I could jump into the grave and go with big mummy. I was afraid of being alone. What was there to live for now? It wasn't time for her to leave the scene yet. I had plans, big plans which included her with me for a very long time. There was so many things that I wish I said, so many things that I wished I did.

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Oh yeah, my "grandparents" were there. They paid for the very elaborate funeral. I didn't bother to acknowledge them, they didn't deserve it. They've pretended like I didn't exist for years so I returned the favor.

However my birth mother wasn't there surprisingly. I didn't know what she looked like but I had an idea. As I scanned the crowd over and over again, I didn't see anyone who matched the image in my mind. I wasn't bothered, ` all I wanted was for this to be a terrible nightmare that I'd wake up from.

While everyone was eating and rejoicing, celebrating the life of big mummy I was in a daze. I really didn't see any reason to rejoice. Of all people, she didn't deserve to die. She didn't deserve to leave before enjoying the fruits of her labor. She didn't deserve to be sick. She didn't deserve to be neglected by her only child, only for her to show up at the funeral and expect her money to cover it all.

With those thoughts running through my mind, I ran into the restroom. I suddenly felt my body brush against someone else's. As I apologized, I looked up to discover that it was her, Mrs. missing-in-action... my so called grandmother. I wished that I hadn't bothered to apologize, she didn't deserve it.

"It is okay darling, are you alright?" She asked eloquently.

I wanted to give her a piece of my mind but I remembered that big mummy taught me manners.

"I am, thank you ma."

"Very well, You've grown up to be a very beautiful young woman you know."

I hissed under my breath and stylishly rolled my eyes.

"Thank you ma."

"You're welcome dear!" She had a huge smile on her face.

"I know that you'll miss mummy. But not to worry, I've made plans for you to be well taken cared of in her absence."

Before I could utter another word, she stuck her head up, pulled her shoulders back and glued a smile on her face as she walked away to meet and greet guests.

I stood there astonished as she put on a really good show. She greeted everyone and thanked them from coming. You'd think that she was the nicest woman in the world. The only good thing that came out of my encounter with her was that I stopped crying for that period of time.

She made plans for me? Really? Plans without consulting me? Who was she to make plans for me? Where has she been all this time? Why did she bother? Did she even care?

To be continued...


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- Bunmi


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