Gift wallowed in pain as she hasn't eaten any food.
Her aunt have refused to give her food, not even a drop of water.
I knew you did it intentionally because you were very foolish: Gift Recollected her aunt words.
Sweeping the room without your knowledge, is it a Sin gift asked herself as if talking to her aunt.
She sprawled herself on her bed and began to sob.
She heard a knock at her door
Who is it? She asked.
Its me. Segun said loudly.
Come in, come on the door is not locked. Gift said
The door flung open and segun came in
Dad. is looking for you.: segun said.
Why? For what? Gift said in a confusing manner.
Dad is waiting for you in the sitting room. Segun said and left the room.
I'm in trouble. Gift exclaimed as she held back her tears.
Go in peace and I will be with you: a voice echoed in a ear.
Give Stood in front of her uncle, Mr Alaba, me as he threw unanswerable questions at her.
Why is your face Moody?He asked her,
Nothing sir: she replied bowing her head
What do you mean by nothing, huh? He thundered
She looked at the three children who waited for her to answer their father's questions.
The three of you should excuse us: he ordered
But dad! Dayo said
Are you deaf?! He shouted at them. Go to your room. He commanded.
The children gave a devilish grin and left the sitting room In a mischievous manner, and began to grumble.
This dreadful bitch has charmed our dad again: dayo said
I will go and eavesdrop. Dayo said and turned back to the sitting room.
Where are you going? Mr Alaba asked him.
Mom sent me on an errand.: dayo said and left for the door.
Be careful ; his father alerted him
Yes dad, he said and went outside, He went to the back of the parlor window outside the house and began to without his father's knowledge.
What is the problem; Mr Alaba resumed
I'm hungry: she replied in a low tone
You mean you haven't eaten: he asked surprised
Yes sir, since yesterday to be precise
What!!!!!!!!!? He exclaimed pugnaciously
Where is your aunt: he asked
The door flung open as dayo came in empty handed
Where are the things you bought; Mr Alaba asked him
I was attacked by some street boys; he lied confidently,
As big as you are, you cannot fight defend yourself right: his father mocked him
But they were too much for me, besides am not a street boy, that's why I was unable to defend myself. Besides they were with sticks and knives because I refused to give them the money I would use to buy pepper and onions: dayo said feeling a little bit scared that his father might find out he's lying.
What: Mr Alaba exclaimed as soon flung open and his wife stormed him. Without greeting her husband, she headed to the kitchen.
Dayo: she called
Ma!
Where is the pepper and onions I sent you to buy: she said as if playing along with him.
He narrated the same lie he told his dad, to his mum.
What: she said as she headed to her room to give him another money.
You witch! What are you doing with my husband? She asked sarcastically on sighting gift.
So you have come to snatch my husband from me right?! She thundered
Gift stood up and turned to leave
Come back here; Mr Alaba commanded
Gift looked at him as he ushered her to sit beside him.
Darling, why are you sitting beside this devil incarnate: Mrs Alaba asked her husband
You!! Are the devil incarnate yourself; he hollered back at her.
Huh! Mrs Alaba said surprised at her husband outburst
She must have decided to snatch you from me, but the answer I will give her is NO!! not when am still alive: Mrs Alaba said angrily as she rushed to push give away from her husband' side.
Enough of that nonsense! Mr. Alaba shouted at her. She stopped immediately at the order of her husband. Who had Become so angry.
It is not going to be enough until I kill this girl. Mrs Alaba. confessed out with tears in her eyes As she looked at her ageing husband tearfully., gift began to Sub.
Moved by her emotions Mr Alaba stood up immediately and shouted at his wife.
So you're planning to kill this girl, Then I have to rent an apartment separately for her and she will live there peacefully. Five security guards will be there to protect her. I will see the way you will enter the house to torment her; Me Alaba said
What did you just said? Miss Alaba asked angrily.
I have said it and no one will change it. I think you heard what I just said ;Mr Alaba said waiting , waiting for his wife reaction.
God forbid: she screamed; when am still alive, it can't happen.
Your threatenings are useless, if you like commit suicide, I don't care: Mr Alaba said
Don't worry when she does, don't cry
Huh! What did you just say
Nothing
So this is your plan to kill an innocent child right? Your plan won't work.
Mrs Alaba ignored her husband and faced gift,
Gift stand up there and go and sweep my room and the children room unless, no food for you for one week; she said
What Did you just say? What kind of nonsense is that?: Mr Abbas said angrily.
Please Sir, don't exchange words with her I will do the sweeping please sir don't; gift said sobbing as she made to leave.
Don't try it; Mr Alaba said
But sir
I said don't
What! You said she shouldn't do what I asked her: Mrs Alaba said
Yea! You heard me right. This girl hasn't eaten since yesterday and you want her to do chores for you, is she your maid or are you paying her salary? Mr Alaba Said
Gift.: Mr Alaba called.
Sir.
Go and put on a suitable outfit. We're going out now.
Sir, let me Sweep Her. room and the children room also.
Do as I say.
yes Sir.
Gift went in., after ten minutes she came out wearing. A better outfit.
Dayo; Mr Alaba called
Yes dad
Sweep the whole house before I come back
You mean everywhere?
Yes, , let bamidele assist you. While Segun should clean all the windows
Mr Alaba said and held gift by the hand And left the house.
Mum. She has conquered your attempt on her: dayo said, and waited for reply
That bitch will soon be in my hands. As time goes on: Mrs Alaba fumed out
Mum, she cannot be in your hands when Dad has promised to rent an apartment. With five security guards from bamidele said
she will not go Mrs Alaba said
mum.!! Why!!
Why? She will have to die before she leave this house, Mrs Alaba said as she laughed hysterically and left.