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BETRAYED (Chapter 1) – Mhiz Mirabel

Feb 29, 2024

Chapter 1

Rita sat on the bench patiently waiting for her parents to come back from the farm
She stood up from the bench and decided to walk round the compound looking at the flowers and other cooking utensils which was lying recklessly on the floor

She blinked twice and picked up a dirty invitation card which was lying on the floor
The invitation card was very dirty, she managed to clean it with the tip of her fingers then went back to sit on the beach

She was about opening the invitation card when her parents entered the compound
She helped her mum take down the heavy basket on her head which was filled with tubers of yam and cocoyam

When did you come back? her mum Anastasia asked dusting her hair

Not quite long mama, since morning you and papa went to farm,stop staying long whenever you go to the farm please… She replied

Have you forgotten that…..

I didn’t forget anything mama… she interrupted going to greet her dad who was washing the farm tools

Good afternoon sir… she greeted sitting close to him

Rita!He called still washing his cutlass

Papa… she answered

Welcome, when did you come back and how’s everyone?He questioned

Papa everyone is fine,they sent their regards.. she responded

How’s work?he asked

Papa I thank God oooo… She said

Help me feed the goats,I didn’t give them food before leaving…Her dad said

They must be hungry by now.. she replied and stood up

She quietly opened the invitation card and screamed

“Natalie is getting married”? She shouted

Yes! replied her mum who was staring at her

I’m so happy for her… she said kissing the card

When are you getting married Rita? you’re twenty six and still single, ain’t you ashamed Rita? Are we not old enough to be called grandparents?Her dad chipped with pain in his voice

Haba! Papa take it easy nah, I’m getting married soon… she said

Your language for over four years now, get me a cup of water please…Her mum said

She looked at her dad for a while before going to get the water, she got to the door and saw it was padlocked then turned to ask them for the key

The key!! She said frowning

Check under that keg.. her mum replied pointing at the old keg beside the dirty clothes

She raised the keg up but couldn’t find it

Ewooo!! Anastasia exclammed

I left it in the farm again, please rush and get it
Our farm that’s close to the river, you will see where I normally hang it when we…. before she could finish Rita has already walked out

Asikwam!! Anastasia said in Igbo

Rita walked briskly to the farm, she saw the key where it was hunged
She collected it and left immediately,it was getting dark already

She was about opening the gate when someone screamed her name, she turned and saw Natalie beckoning her to come

“Natalie”She called

Yes Rita,long time… she said smiling

Sorry!my bad.. Good evening … she greeted Natalie’s Fiancé who was staring at her

Hi…he replied

It’s been a while Natalie… she said

Yes, please have this… Replied Natalie handling her wedding invitation card to her

Ohhh, I’ve seen this already
You gave my parents… Said Rita

Rita was becoming uncomfortable with the stare coming from Natalie’s Fiancé, she excused herself and left

You will come two days before the wedding, remember… Natalie shouted

Alright!! She replied waving at her

“What a stare” Rita murmured to herself as she pushed the gate

To Be Continued 🤗

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