MY NAME IS AKA : EPISODES 11 – 20
BY AMAH’S HEART
EPISODES 14 & 15
MY NAME IS AKA
Episode 14
By AMAH’S HEART
I sighted him when I was coming out and quickly returned back inside, I went straight to the store.
In no time I began to hear someone calling my name, I already know why but I remained quiet in the store.
“Where’s this girl, Aka…? I heard her call again, louder this time.
She was approaching the exact place I was.
I ran out of the store and came face to face with her.
“…I have been calling you, didn’t you hear your name? What are you doing..?
“I was trying to arrange the crates, the new girls scattered the crates of drinks on the floor because they don’t know how’s we usually arrange it. So I decided arrange the place while they attend to customers..”
“You’re old staff here and know how things are done, you should’ve put them through with the store and attend to customers by yourself…”
“, I’m sorry madam, I thought Mma and Joy will be able to handle the customers..”
” No they can’t, they just started five days ago Aka. what are you thinking? Beside, there’s somebody asking for you and said he wants only you to attend to him..”
“Who’s the person ma..?
” Quit asking stupid questions and go see for yourself but first of all listen to me..”
“…I recently increased your payment to six thousand because of this particular customer. He’s coming often and is all because of you. Be free and flexible with him, you see how Ify attend to Bosco, try to do the same. I employ beautiful faces, not for decoration but to give my customers best service in any way they want it. You’re sixteen and shouldn’t be naive or timid, you need to shake that big waist of yours, smile more, get a push up bra that will make your breâst stand and pointed, laugh when customers jokes with you or make comments about your body..”
“..do more than act like a scriptural union leader, this is not a church is a bar. Understand your environment and make use of your asset. If you can do that, I’m sure you will be getting more than your salary in a week…”
“… let me teach you something that you don’t know. You gat the body and the face but you’re not making good use of it. I know your parents don’t care how you get the money, your father sometimes comes to drink on credit here and he will ask me to deduct it from your salary but I never did that. If I start doing so, you will not even be getting any salary in a month, your father will drink it all off. Rather, if he request for three bottles I give him two instead with maybe a small plate of pepersoup. You have to do all it takes to make this money Aka because is obvious your father does not care and I’m sure your mother will not care either..”
That was new, I thought Papa use to pay
Because he will always say “the bills are sorted, ask your madam..” now I understand what he meant.
How could he be so insensitive to tell my madam to deduct his intakes on my salary.
“… that’s why I’m teaching you this things so that it will be useful to you. I also taught Ify, she made lot of money weekly, far more than her salary. I really don’t know what she use her money for and is none of my business how many customers she sleeps with, my own is let it not affect my business. She acts well until she suddenly decided to resign because she wants a better future in the city. I know is a big lie, she’s probably pregnant and ran away to abørt it, which is also her business. That’s why you need to be extra wise. Not just collecting money from men, also don’t allow them touch you without protection, is for your own good and if you don’t want to be laid, don’t let anyone force you out of your wish until you’re ready to do it. So grow up Aka, and stop acting childish before this new girls out throws you and take your shine…”
“Okay madam, I have heard all that you said, thank you..” I replied with a heave
“Good, now go and attend to Eme, he’s the one asking of you. And remember to smile and shake body… don’t be stiff like a stick. The month will end tomorrow, I will pay you your salary and if you act well with the customers today, you will definitely get a big tip that you can include in your salary..”
I walked away, I greeted the customers and went straight to Eme nwa Danfo
“Good evening sir, what will you like to take..?
“Nwa Mara mma(beautiful girl) acharaugo nwanyi m(my precious wife) obi di ya (the heart of her husband) ..
He went on showering me with lots of praises in his igbotic accent.
I remained standing like a log of wood, I try to smile but it wasn’t a success but I still try anyone.
“…I na atom pieces ( you’re the sweetness to my body)
Can he just rest and give me his orders now.
“.. whatever you recommend for me today, I will take. What do you want your husband to eat and drink? Your wish is my command my Queen. Akpa ego m ( my money bag)
I feel really embarrassed and angry that my father and even madam is making me tolerate this kind thing.
Normally I could have walked away from him but I just have to play along.
I listed out the drinks available and asked him to make his choice but he insisted that I make choice for him.
I have seen him drink Palm wine several so I went in and brought palmy for him.
“Chai, nwunye mara obi di ya (the wife that knows her husband too well) sit and have a drink with me, you can bring either goat meat or anything available..”
I went back inside and brought a plate of pepersoup.
He asked for mine and I told him that I wasn’t interested
I don’t drink either.
He curved a smile
“Your husband is an enjoyment man, you will really enjoy whenever I pay your bride price. This your ukwu (buttøcks) will come out more when you finally move in with me..”
“… you will have your own shop and other girls will be jealous of you, maka I bu nwunye Eme nwa Danfo(because you’re the wife Eme nwa Danfo) I na ighota m? (Do you understand me?
“Is this all you want sir, I have other things I need to do..” I replied with a calm voice.
“You’re always in a haste to get away from me, I don’t bite or scary, am I making you shy..?
I replied with a shake of my head, signaling a no.
“So what is it? Am I not handsome enough for you? Umu nwa na awusiri m maka abum a happening guy. (Big women are dying to have me because I’m a wealthy guy)
I sighed silently, I could no longer stand the arrogant in his tune.
“I know you haven’t chop life, you’re just upcoming. I will spoil you and you will give me sons that will take care of my empire. I will open your own business because business if that’s what you want..”
I didn’t respond. My Madam came over to his table and asked him if I’m keeping him company and he replied affirmatively.
“,If you need anything, don’t fail to ask your beautiful Aka…” madam added with a cocky smile before walking away
Eme laugh out
“your Madam want the best for you. I’m going to make sure you have only the best things of life. Ego a bughi problem (money is not a problem)
“…last month I gave your father thirty thousand, the moment he mentioned that you’re critically down with typhoid and malaria and was rushed to the hospital in town, he said the hospital bill was fifty thousand but he already paid twenty and it remains thirty to balance up and he doesn’t know where to get the money. I didn’t hesitate to help my darling wife and when I wanted to come see how you’re doing despite how busy I was then, your father said you went to your grandmother who lives in another village after the treatment…”
“… after a week, I was less busy I came down here and was surprised to see you working like nothing happened. I asked how you’re doing and you said fine and walked past me without another word, you didn’t even say thank you but I guess that’s women attitude and all that matters is that you’re truly fine..”
“….Just last week again, your father came to my shop and told me it was your sixteenth birthday and you wanted to celebrate with your family and friends, he said if I really want you I should bring something for the celebration, I gave him twenty thousand to prove how much I wanted you and I will give more if I finally get married to you. Your father is going to fix the date by next week when I will come with my people to pay your bride price, you will become my wife…”
“… but I hope no man has first me and enter your local government, your private area.. you understand what I mean? Your father said I shouldn’t delay in coming to pay for your bride price because other men are dying to have you. I haven’t seen any man worthy to compete with me. Ujo anaghi atum (I’m not scared of anyone)
I was still trying to process everything he just said about giving my father money. I didn’t even get a dime neither did papa even mention it.
I can’t believe my father lied that I was sick just to collect money from Eme and he even gave him another last week for my birthday Which I still didn’t get.
“… Nne, hope your private area is reserved for Only me. Your father assured me that it’s intact and I believe because you’re not like the girls I used to see here. I can’t wait to travel far and beyond through your secret path and you will enrich my bossom with many sons..”
“… turn around for me, I want to see my property. I’m a gentleman to the core my dear wife. Come and sit on my laps let me feel you a little or will you like to come over to my house tomorrow? Let me have a little taste of your cake….”
I have heard enough of all this dírty and silly talk.
He thinks I’m a property to be acquired with money.
How could my father do this to me.
I walked away angrily
Papa haven’t seen the wørst of me but I will be showing him what I’m made off.
He has pushed me far too long.
I’m done with everyone in this village.
Starting from my house, they will get it hot tonight.
I have endured enough of all this nonsénse.
No more, my father won’t escape my rot.
I rushed inside, ignoring Eme calls
Picked my bag and walked away.
I’m going home straight to give them a piece of my mind.
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MY NAME IS AKA
Episode 15
By AMAH’S HEART
My Mom was in the kitchen while my siblings were sitting outside and talking with Zaram who came visiting as usual.
“Aka you’re already back..” Amara said surprised to see me
” Maybe she spoilt something at work or stole money and her madam sent her away…” Uzo said.
“Hahahaha! Uzo, Aka can’t steal her Madam’s money. She loves her job and wouldn’t want to be dismissed. Beside she’s not a thief, we don’t have spirit of stealing in our family..” Obinna said.
“I don’t trust her, she doesn’t look happy so it means she caused problem at work and they pursued her..” Uzo added
“Why are you always having bad thoughts?..” Zaram said to Uzo. “… what if she’s not feeling too well and decided to come back home..”
“I’m not sure of that Zaram because Aka like money and even if she’s sick she won’t return back home, rather, she will make sure she completes that day job..”
“… she have plenty money but she won’t even buy anything for us. What kind of big sister will be hidding her money, she won’t buy anything for the house or for anyone. Even on her birthday, she refused getting the things we told her we wanted. She will be pinching her money and will refuse to give Papa or mama and even us when we seriously need to buy something in school or at home. Aka is stingy and wicked, I don’t even like it that she’s home consuming our food ration, the full portion I used to get before she returned have shortened…”
He was still talking when I quietly hand my bag over to Zaram because of the little money I have in it.
I’m glad and at peace ever since I started giving Mama Zaram my money to keep safely for me.
If I collect my payment tomorrow, I will still give it to Mama Zaram.
With the way I left work, my madam may either decide to suspend or even fire me but I don’t care anymore.
“Uzo tufiakwa gi(Uzo, God forbid for you) even if they give you a full pot of food, you won’t still be satisfied because you’re a glútton, longer throat Uzo” Amara said and others began to laugh.
“I will slap you Amara, are we age mate now? I will squeeze that rúbbish mouth of yours..” Uzo said angrily to Amara
“No, you won’t dare do that..” I said while approaching him.
“I wasn’t talking to you Aka, mind your business. go over to the kitchen and start making dinner since you manage to return early today…”
I walked over to where he stood, dragged him out and slåpped him hard twice on his two cheeks.
Loud scream left his mouth but I wasn’t done.
He tried to fight back but he wasn’t even a close match for me.
I wanted to teach him a bitter lesson to tame his tongue.
If he wants Amara’s respect he should also learn to respect his elders.
Obinna whom I senior directly weighs his words before throwing, although he can also be disrespëctful but he wasn’t like Uzo
Uzo talks to me as he pleases and will report to Mom if I do things he do not approve.
I targeted his mouth, while still holding tight to his collar, I punched him hard breaking his lips.
I threw him to the ground and asked Amara to get me a strong cane.
I will deal with him like a little brother, next time he will be careful before running his mouth.
Amara brought a big plank and said I should beat him small with it at the same time she was still pleading for me to leave him.
I don’t even know where Amara stood, if she want Uzo freed why then did she brought a heavy plank for me and at the same time asking me not to beat him
Zaram rushed and brought a proper cåne.
I used the cåne to fløg all over his body, he was scréäming.
My mother ran out and started scolding me for beating up Uzo.
But I didn’t reply because her turn is coming.
I began talking very loud and angrily so that they can all hear me
I was directing the questions at Uzo.
I hardly even eat in the house, how am I affecting his food portion.
Sometimes I only eat once in that house and that’s before leaving and don’t normally eat when I return because they hardly leave food for me.
Many times I don’t even eat at all at home and none of them care, I will go over to Mama Zaram to check if she cook or have any left over food.
How many times have I given him and others money either to buy books or pay for little bills in school because the school will send them home if they don’t.
I have given them little change for snacks severally except when I don’t have a spare change to part with.
Am I not supposed to be in school like they are too, do they think I enjoy working and trying to save for school because nobody cares enough help me out.
I landed another cane on his body, and as I raised it up again, he took to his heels and ran away
Mother rushed and grabbed the cane from me.
She was angrily shouting at me, she lifted the cane unexpectedly and flogged me twice.
I startled in pain.
I dragged the stick out of my mother’s hand and break it apart.
She slapped me across the face, saying I have grown wings to challenge her.
“Challenging you is what I should’ve I done long time ago. What kind of mother are you infact? You and Papa are the kind of parents I don’t wish for my enémies. I thought mother’s are meant to be tender, caring and protective of their kids? even animals won’t exposed their young to danger but all you do is to push me into danger and support papa in his quest to turn me into his bank…”
“Shut up and stop talking nonsénse. You’re an ingrate Aka. after everything your father and I did for you and still doing for you, is this how you pay us back..?
Just then my father returned and started asking everyone what was going on.
Uzo ran out to meet papa and began to show him the beating marks on his body.
“..After everything we are doing for this ungrateful human being, she have the nerve to challenge me her mother… can you imagine that..?
“She did what? No, she dares not..”
Papa was still talking when I inteterupted him.
“Yes Papa, I did exactly what you just heard Mom say. Why are you surprise or you people think I will continue to be a scared little mouse who is tossed and turned in all directions without having a say of her own..”
I turned to my mother. “..What exactly did you do for me? You said after everything you did for me, I want you to start mentioning those things because surprisingly I haven’t been able to think of any”
“So you’ve forgotten that given birth to you alive is one privilege you have and others don’t. When you’re little, do you know the kind of suffer your father and I suffer because of you? taking care of you and your siblings..” my Mom started thinking of what next to say.
My father asked her not to waste her time with me.
“I’m listening, is that all the things you did and still doing for me Mom? Both of you should really be ashamed of yourselves..”
Papa rushed to hit me with the plank lying carelessly on the ground but I escaped and keep my distance from them.
They began cursing and throwing words at me
“…Did I begged you to give birth to me? You said is a privilege that others do not have, which others biko? are you God ? You haven’t said anything reasonable to my ears. All you and your husband did was to turn me into money bag. Even if I decided to prøstïtute myself out there, none of you will care as far as I’m bringing money. Don’t you see how other parents cares and protects their children, why must your own be different..?
“You can run your mouth from afar just be aware that you won’t sleep in this house or taste any food from the kitchen..” my father said.
“Which house? Do you even have a house? During raining season everywhere is like an open roof, the sitting room and bedroom is leaking and we have to put plastic under, you don’t have shame, you’re really a shameless man calling this a house. Your mates are building a comfortable place for their family, those who do not have money to build are renovating theirs atleast but as shameless as you and mother is, all you do is to squander every dime you get. All the money you kept lying to collect from Eme nwa Danfo what do you usually use it for? Because I can’t see anything tangible.Your only building is your stomach infrastructure. Incase you’ve forgotten, I hardly even eat in this house..”
“Chineke ga opoghi oku(God will punish you) my mother cúrsed
“Ka thunder fire onu iberibegi..(thunder will fire that your stüpid mouth) papa cúrsed
“…i guess getting a paying job for you is a bad thing because you’ve developed wings to insúlt your mother and I. I will break your wings for you in this house Aka. you have the mouth to insult me right? You will no longer work there, madam joint will sack you, let me see what become of you…”
“..I bu akwensu nkwere mpi(you’re a devil with horn)
I ignored their curses and threw more words at them, they were pained and try to reach me, my father even threw rocks at me but I dodged it and taunt him further.
Uzo threw a stone that hit me on my forehead.
But I didn’t care because I wasn’t don talking.
“If madam joint sack me how will you be able to pay for your drinks? Papa, you think madam joint dismissing from the job me will hürt me? It will affect your drinking bills. She won’t give you any drink and you won’t be able to eat free pepersoup while she deducts it from my salary, shamelessly father. Getting me a job when you supposed to be putting me in school, when my mates are learning I’m at the beer parlour working to see if I can save up for school, yet the little I have all of you will want to spend it all untill I’m left with nothing
“…My three hundred dollar went like the wind, I brought that money back from the big city and you didn’t even bother to ask how I got it, you spent it without giving me anything or putting me in school..”
“..Nobody cares about my well-being, my happiness do not matter to any of you. You have made me bottled up so much and it’s driving me cräzy. Some times I just want to know my wrøngs. Papa, How could you lie to Eme nwa Danfo that I was sick just to collect money from him, you kept selling me out to him so that he will keep giving you more money..”
“I gave birth to you and have the right to do as I please. I will inform Eme nwa Danfo to come pay your bride price this weekend. The earlier you’re out of my sight the better. Because I may end up dismembering your body for everything you’ve said today if you remain in this house. Infact, you’re no longer my daughter or my responsibility. I have already sold you off to Eme, atleast something good will come out of you. Your mother and I and even your siblings will benefit greatly from Eme. Is a financial freedom for me and if you like go and continue running your mouth at Eme, he will beat you up mercilessly and you can’t run back to us because you have no place here anymore we can’t even save you even if we want to. Eme is not as soft as he appears, no woman dares insúlt him and gets away with it. He will béât that mmuo ojo (évil spirit) out of you..”
I chuckled sadly “you lie papa, your selfish plans has failed. Whatever discussion you’ve with Eme is absolutely none of my business. You will have to mould another daughter like me to present to Eme because I, Akachukwu don’t care to know what you’re talking about. You’re going to incure his wrath and vomit all his money when he comes to pay the bride price and I pour hot water on him..”
” You’re blabbing, you will marry Eme and disappear with your untrained self and your dirty city life attitude that made Ego and her husband to kick you out of their lives..” mother said while father threw more cúrsed words. He threw stones at me, I kept dodging but one hit me directly on my left eye, almost blinding me.
“Anu ofia, (animal like you) nkita racha anya, akwensu, egbe ligwe..” he was about throwing another heavy curse when all of a sudden an elderly voice was heard.
It was Mama Zaram
“None of your curses will have any effect on her. She never wronged anyone, rather two of you have wronged her greatly. If you gathered an infested firewood, don’t be surprise when the lizard joins you for dinner. Obu agu na a so umu nkita ohia akpa ori na awenta kpari (the Lions that decided to belittle himself by befriending the hyenas will one day become a cacass) mama Zaram took a deep breath, shakes her head pathetically and continued
“…otu a ka odi m na onu (that’s all I have to say..”
She held my hand and led me away.
Papa was threatening to deal with me later
Mama Zaram said I shouldn’t say another word to them.
I followed mama Zaram to her place.
MY NAME IS AKA : EPISODES 11 – 20
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