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The last hope
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EPISODE 1
I was 17 years old when my parents handed me over to my master, Mr. Obinna. It was the same year I finished my secondary school and my result was very good when I went to check it, my joy knew no bounds. An I was overwhelmed with excess joy.
I have always promised myself that I will do my best to pass my result so I can study my dream course, Civil Engineering. That's why I put in my best to aced physic, chemistry, and mathematics.
It has been my greatest dream and I was hoping my parent will stood by me in this journey. But the happiness that once occupied my heart soon become a thing of sadness to me.
It was in the evening, I was trying to solve some chemistry formula when my dad called my attention. I quickly ran up to know what he was calling me for.
"Ikemba, my son please sit down," he instructed and I sat next to him as he began.
"Well, we have seen your hard work and dedication through your result. But at this point in time we can't afford to feet your university education. For that purpose, your mum and I have decided you join Mr. Obinna in the city." He told me,
I didn't believe it was my father gushing out those words from his mouth. My mood changed all of a sudden because that's not what I was expecting him to say.
I was expecting him to say something more important, enticing, encouraging, and not to kill my happiness. "But, why daddy? Why have you and mum changed mind in sponsoring my university education?" I boldly asked.
"Like I told you, we can't afford to send you to the university. Times are hard, you can go to the city for now and with time you will save up and go back to school. I don't want you to stay in this village doing nothing or roaming around with friends. We want you to go there and be useful!" he replied,
Unfortunately, his words were so annoying. It pissed me off.
"What exactly am mine go there to do?" I asked.
"We have already spoken to Mr. Obinna as it stands. He said he is going to carry you along in the line of his business. After 7 years he will settle you and you will be free to start up your own business, remember that a patient dog always eat the fattest bone." he quoted.
"How possible will you trust this man so fast dad, what if he didn't act according to his promise?" I wanted to be certain.
"See, Ike I don't have the time to be answering your questions. You just like asking unnecessary questions. You have two days to give me feedback, go and think deeply about it except you are ready to stay in this village and before a farmer." He finally said as he stood up and made his way into his room.
How can my parents plan such a life for me, I was their only hope. What if that man didn't fulfil his promise. I was in a state of chaos so I decided to confront my friend, Uche and tell him about the new development.
"Man, to be honest you are such a lucky boy on earth. Why would you even think of rejecting such offer. That man is a billionaires and he have helped a lot of youth in this village." Uche blurted when I told him.
"Are you sure?"
"Very sure. You are not the first person, like I said he have helped a lot of youth to build their dreams. If I were you I would grab this opportunity with my two hands." Uche said with a sweet tone.
"But yours is good cause you are going back to school,"
"That's because my parents are capable of training me. See, everyone has a star and a destiny helper. If your parents are not able to help you, probably this man could be your destiny helper."
When I went back home that day, I decided to confront my parents to declare my interest of going to the city. Meanwhile, my parents rejoiced and invited Mr. Obinna over.
When they handed me over to him, he promised them he will take care of me and keep to his word. "I am a man of my word, so you should know that." He gave my parents some huge sum of money to take care of themselves.
When I arrived in the city of Lagos, I was welcomed with full arm and good treat. For years I didn't hear from my parents not to talk of seeing them physically. When it was my seventh year of working tirelessly for him.
That Friday morning, he called me as usual and handed me a Ghana-Must-Go bag filled with money.
"Go straight to the bank and deposit this money to my account. When you return, give the receipt to the secretary for office documentation." He instructed. I put the bag inside the back of the car and started driving to the bank.
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EPISODE 1
I was 17 years old when my parents handed me over to my master, Mr. Obinna. It was the same year I finished my secondary school and my result was very good when I went to check it, my joy knew no bounds. An I was overwhelmed with excess joy.
I have always promised myself that I will do my best to pass my result so I can study my dream course, Civil Engineering. That's why I put in my best to aced physic, chemistry, and mathematics.
It has been my greatest dream and I was hoping my parent will stood by me in this journey. But the happiness that once occupied my heart soon become a thing of sadness to me.
It was in the evening, I was trying to solve some chemistry formula when my dad called my attention. I quickly ran up to know what he was calling me for.
"Ikemba, my son please sit down," he instructed and I sat next to him as he began.
"Well, we have seen your hard work and dedication through your result. But at this point in time we can't afford to feet your university education. For that purpose, your mum and I have decided you join Mr. Obinna in the city." He told me,
I didn't believe it was my father gushing out those words from his mouth. My mood changed all of a sudden because that's not what I was expecting him to say.
I was expecting him to say something more important, enticing, encouraging, and not to kill my happiness. "But, why daddy? Why have you and mum changed mind in sponsoring my university education?" I boldly asked.
"Like I told you, we can't afford to send you to the university. Times are hard, you can go to the city for now and with time you will save up and go back to school. I don't want you to stay in this village doing nothing or roaming around with friends. We want you to go there and be useful!" he replied,
Unfortunately, his words were so annoying. It pissed me off.
"What exactly am mine go there to do?" I asked.
"We have already spoken to Mr. Obinna as it stands. He said he is going to carry you along in the line of his business. After 7 years he will settle you and you will be free to start up your own business, remember that a patient dog always eat the fattest bone." he quoted.
"How possible will you trust this man so fast dad, what if he didn't act according to his promise?" I wanted to be certain.
"See, Ike I don't have the time to be answering your questions. You just like asking unnecessary questions. You have two days to give me feedback, go and think deeply about it except you are ready to stay in this village and before a farmer." He finally said as he stood up and made his way into his room.
How can my parents plan such a life for me, I was their only hope. What if that man didn't fulfil his promise. I was in a state of chaos so I decided to confront my friend, Uche and tell him about the new development.
"Man, to be honest you are such a lucky boy on earth. Why would you even think of rejecting such offer. That man is a billionaires and he have helped a lot of youth in this village." Uche blurted when I told him.
"Are you sure?"
"Very sure. You are not the first person, like I said he have helped a lot of youth to build their dreams. If I were you I would grab this opportunity with my two hands." Uche said with a sweet tone.
"But yours is good cause you are going back to school,"
"That's because my parents are capable of training me. See, everyone has a star and a destiny helper. If your parents are not able to help you, probably this man could be your destiny helper."
When I went back home that day, I decided to confront my parents to declare my interest of going to the city. Meanwhile, my parents rejoiced and invited Mr. Obinna over.
When they handed me over to him, he promised them he will take care of me and keep to his word. "I am a man of my word, so you should know that." He gave my parents some huge sum of money to take care of themselves.
When I arrived in the city of Lagos, I was welcomed with full arm and good treat. For years I didn't hear from my parents not to talk of seeing them physically. When it was my seventh year of working tirelessly for him.
That Friday morning, he called me as usual and handed me a Ghana-Must-Go bag filled with money.
"Go straight to the bank and deposit this money to my account. When you return, give the receipt to the secretary for office documentation." He instructed. I put the bag inside the back of the car and started driving to the bank.
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© Testimony
