"Timothy okoye was born and raised up in Jos ,plateau state ,Nigeria until he was fifteen years old" began clara as she continue remaking her daughter's hair,"
"before he was brought here by me to Onitsha o"he said to her friend sitting adjacent to her on a fancy plastic chair
"wow,that's really good"exclaimed the woman wearing an expensive made local attire adorned by expensive jewelries and pressing her phone from time to time ."but you and Timothy resemble well well o,I been think say na your pikin sef" the woman said to Clara
"that one na true,many people don dey talk am say we look alike but he's my nephew"Clara replied and she moved into the inner apartment to pick something as she came out with a blue comb in her left hand,she used it to comb her daughter's hair to make it more soft and tough -free."uh-huh" clara cleared her throat and continues... so I was saying ,Timi wey u dey see so,his parents don already die for motor accident ,in this entire world,he has no one else except me,his aunt and mama who's in Lagos state" Clara paused as she tie ribbons on her daughter's hair which consolidated the hairs making it look more attracting .
"okay,wait a minute ,na you dey pay his school fees? the woman asked Clara ."yeah something like that but his father left some inheritance like this house we are living in,and those other ones down the streets that am collecting house rent from,all of these are his inheritance but am managing it for now until he turns 25" Clara said to the woman. "my dear ,it's not easy raising children in this generation but God is your strength ,my sister" the woman said. 'na so my sister,it's Go....d' but Clara was interrupted by the presence of Timothy and her other daughter IFEYINWA who have just arrived home from school
"Aunty ,good afternoon"Timothy greeted his aunt in which she responded back to him with a mild voice ,Ifeyinwa rushed to her mom and she embrace her mother happily and then said "mommy guess my score for today's test" as she jump down from her mother's leg to open her school bag,after glancing her daughter's workbook,she smiles and parted her daughter on her heard and said to her"you did well my darling ,I cooked your favorite....,ehee did you remember to tell your teacher about your twin sister's absence in school today as I instructed you? yes mommy " she replied to her mom ,then turning to face her sister ,she said"she said that I should wish you quick recovery and you should be prepared for your make-up test on Monday if only if you are far from illness " okay thank you sis....
"Aunty Agatha ,good afternoon " as they greeted in unison to the woman sitting."good afternoon my darlings ,but wait oo na now una see me baa.....as they both smiles at each other
"you guys should go inside and enjoy your favorite meal" Clara dismissed the dous and continued her discussion with Agatha .
Stepping in ,Timothy noticed how everywhere was well swept and looking neat and well tidied ,he have to acknowledge her aunty for always keeping the two bedroom,sitting room ,kitchen and dinning plus bathroom added with toilet neat anytime she's around.
Their house is a well planned small family self-contained apartment,well built and furnished ,the living room was adorned with cushion and plasma TV hung on the wall alongside his grandparents,and Clara,kids and Timothy's picture.
he went straight to his room ,removed his uniform quickly and change into a nicker and a real Madrid jersey top ,then went to the fridge ,took his food and went straight to the kitchen to warm it up ,while at it ,he couldn't keep off thinking about the new girl in school. "Folake" he sighed and smiled .. Monday is going to be a great day he hoped and continues with what he's doing.