Chapter Six.

The king was flabbergasted. Marry a new wife? Why should he marry a new wife and for what? He never knew the purpose at all. He was contented with his wife and child even if she was a female child. But she was stubborn and would not listen to instructions. He was sure that that was why the gods wanted him to marry a second wife. Or was it oluawo that was making it all up?
He was very controlling. The gods would not have chosen a wife for his daughter if he wanted him to marry a second wife. Things were getting complicated as the days went by.

The night approached. It was dark and quiet. That was the eve of her mother's burial. She cried and cried. Why now? Why her mother? Things were getting complicated. She had overheard the conversation her husband had with the chief priest. Marry a second wife? Her life was crashing down on her. She was sure that the gods were angry with her because she could not control her daughter. But she had appeased them. Had she not carried the dreaded sacrifice to the...