It was evening. The street was calm as we drove, I noticed some differences in the area. Some buildings were demolished, some looked too old, and the tree I use to come across then, when approaching my Uncle's house was gone.
We approached Uncle Timothy's house and stopped the car. My men were able to bring down the gate, while I came down and went in. One of my men chained the gate keeper, and tied his mouth.
My Uncle and his family were having their family dinner when we came in. Two of my men surrounded the compound while two others and the leader, went in with me.
The leader pointed a gun at them and they all came down, frightened. They pleaded for their lives to be spared.
"Please sir take our money, but please hurt no one." My Uncle pleaded.
"Will you shut up! Do you think we need your god damn money? Bastard!" He shouted fiercely. I walked into the house majestically, but they couldn't recognize me.
"Well, Well, Well. Finally, we've been met again Uncle. Its been such a long time." I said with an evil laugh.
"Please tell me who you are, and how I have offended you, so that I can make amends."
"Amends? You can't possibly amend something that is in repairable. I can't believe you don't recognize this voice. Oh yeah I forgot, you never cared about me and you do have a terrible memory."
"Sweety who is she, and what is she talking about?". I looked at his wife with great contempt, and gave her a kick at her side.
" You bitch! Don't even dare pretend. Your cup is full and you will regret yourself by the time am done with you." I removed the sun shade I was wearing and my eyes met with that of his and his wife.
"I am Florence Smart Idoko. The fifteen years old teenager you people humiliated! What goes around definitely comes around. I am here to take revenge for all evils you both committed towards me." Suddenly, my uncle's wife fainted. One of my men rushed to revive her.
"My daughter, you know we have wronged you and done terrible things to you. We deserve all tortures and humiliations from you, but please find a place in your heart to forgive us." I laughed some more.
"Oh really, is that so? Do you think I will be so soft to fall for your pleadings? No way! Uncle, you are heartless. My dad sacrificed himself for you. He made sure you never suffer for once. Now, what did you do to pay him back? When he died, you were supposed to take me like your own daughter through out my life. Instead, you treated like an animal!" I said in tears, my back was facing him.
"Florence, I am deeply sorry. My wife here charmed me. I wasn't in control of myself. When I discovered that, I regretted all my actions and couldn't forgive myself . Later on, I searched for you through out the city, but I couldn't find you. Of a truth, you are like my daughter." I snorted, and he continued.
"Anyway, I gave my life to Christ and we are all doing well as Christians." Rebecca was alright now, and weeping. I suddenly had soft spot in my heart to forgive my Uncle, but my mind was made up.
"How should I believe this cramp you are telling me now Uncle?
" My... My daughter, I am very sorry for what I put you through. I wasn't a good mother that I ought to have been, to you. I am sincerely sorry for my wicked heart to you then. I deserve death from you, but what is more important is your forgiveness." She said, as her body still shook from all that was happening now. I turned and looked at the couple, as fresh tears streamed. For seconds, I was dumb founded. Slowly, I went to my Uncle and hugged him, I did the same to his wife.
"Its okay Uncle, you guys are forgiven. But unfortunately, you all must know than once anger builds up in a person, it takes time to be destroyed. This decision has been made by my heart for a long time now, as all the anger, pain and frustration has clouded my heart. It's your children I feel for now. Rest in peace."
"Please wait, I have something to tell my children, before you take my life and that of my wife." They held hands as family, and cried.
"My children, this is not the time to cry. Remember I and your mother had been good parents to you all. Please be of good behavior and remember all our advises. May our spirits, and the good lord guide and protect you all through the journey of life. Good bye." My Uncle said painfully and the children cried some more.
"Good bye my beloved children." Rebecca said in tears, and they all hugged.
#Damn this family! They keep making me feel guilty!#
"Do what you have to do." I whispered to the ears of my gang leader, and left the scene immediately.