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THE LUCKY ORPHAN.
Good morning Naniga. Are you in this neighborhood? I have been here for all this while but never set an eye on you. Tell me, where were you hiding?
Naula, I never knew you have come around. My sister, do I have anywhere to go? I have no where to go. I have been in this village sense the death of my mother. The last last encounter we had was at the burial ceremony of the late king, Azur. Half a decade now.
That's true. Ever since that day we have not set eyes on each other again. Hmmmm, that is how life is. Sometimes you have to at least break this tides small so as to focus on other things. I heard the calamity that befell you. But my sister, take heart , everything shall be well. His decision is final and no one questions him. So take heart ', she said sympathetically and shifted towards Naniga.
Naula, the elders said that if you have no strength to fight with the thieves, just help them carry out their operations. There is no native doctor in this village that we have not visited but to no avail. He gives and takes at the time that pleased him. When he calls, you must answer. So it is nothing strange.
May she finds a better place with the Lord', Naula said and they both respond Amen.
For how long have you been here?, Naniga ask and turned to face Naula.
Today is the third day since I have been here. With how strong our friendship is, I couldn't have stayed any shorter without coming to sympathize with you.
Thank you sister. You have done well and this your concern has proven to me that out of sight is not out of mind. God foever bless you abundantly', Naniga said.
Don't say it my sister. By the way, how far with your education?, Naula asked.
Naula, I don't want to think about that. At least not now, she said slowly and tears begin to run down her cheeks.
Naniga was one of the brightest students in Kuka M/A primary school. For that was the name of her school, named after the village. Naniga and Naula were in the same class when Naula left for Kumasi to work as a labourer. Naula was an average student but For Naniga, she was just a gifted student. She was admired by all the teachers in the school. But after the death of her mother, the tide began to turn. She was left to fend for herself. Her father would not do his responsibilities as a father. Instead of taking good care of his daughter, Akuk, rather spent all he has marrying a woman to replace Naniga's mother. This was how bright Naniga's education came to an abrupt end. Because of this, whenever she hear someone talk about education, she finds it difficult to control her tears.
Naniga, sorry for making you feel bad', Naula consoles but Naniga burst out the more.
My sister, can you imagine that with all the start that I had, this is my e-n-d? Why should it be me? Why is nature so unfair to mention?
Control yourself Naniga, everything shall be fine. It is just a matter of time. The omnipotent God will hear your voice. In everything he does he has a reason. He never close a door without opening another. As far as there is life , there is everything truest God. We are all in the same car. Were you not here when I was forced in one afternoon to stop schooling and go to Kumasi? Were you not here? We are not ignorant to the situation in this village. Are we? Certainly no. So why do we worry about something we all know. Control yourself', Naula said.
What then is the purpose of life if you cannot fulfil your dreams? Is it worth living? The land we are is swallowing our dreams.
All of us have aims in life and God is not ignorant about how we are going to fulfill those aims. So my dear don't be too moody. The Holy Book said that everything work better for them that wait for God. So be courageous', Naula consoles.
Are you sure everything will be well, when my present condition is like hell? How can you tell? Can the building boast of strength when the foundation is not strong? Naula, tell me.
Naniga, just pull yourself together. Nothing last forever. Let's thank God that your are not a toddler. You can at least work and get something for yourself. Let's be grateful for that. Be happy you have the mother of all success, good health. Let's not take that for granted', she said putting her hand on Naniga hands and lead her to the room.
I understand you but things have been so unbearable. I live in a family but have no family. They do not care...
Naula, I never knew you have come around. My sister, do I have anywhere to go? I have no where to go. I have been in this village sense the death of my mother. The last last encounter we had was at the burial ceremony of the late king, Azur. Half a decade now.
That's true. Ever since that day we have not set eyes on each other again. Hmmmm, that is how life is. Sometimes you have to at least break this tides small so as to focus on other things. I heard the calamity that befell you. But my sister, take heart , everything shall be well. His decision is final and no one questions him. So take heart ', she said sympathetically and shifted towards Naniga.
Naula, the elders said that if you have no strength to fight with the thieves, just help them carry out their operations. There is no native doctor in this village that we have not visited but to no avail. He gives and takes at the time that pleased him. When he calls, you must answer. So it is nothing strange.
May she finds a better place with the Lord', Naula said and they both respond Amen.
For how long have you been here?, Naniga ask and turned to face Naula.
Today is the third day since I have been here. With how strong our friendship is, I couldn't have stayed any shorter without coming to sympathize with you.
Thank you sister. You have done well and this your concern has proven to me that out of sight is not out of mind. God foever bless you abundantly', Naniga said.
Don't say it my sister. By the way, how far with your education?, Naula asked.
Naula, I don't want to think about that. At least not now, she said slowly and tears begin to run down her cheeks.
Naniga was one of the brightest students in Kuka M/A primary school. For that was the name of her school, named after the village. Naniga and Naula were in the same class when Naula left for Kumasi to work as a labourer. Naula was an average student but For Naniga, she was just a gifted student. She was admired by all the teachers in the school. But after the death of her mother, the tide began to turn. She was left to fend for herself. Her father would not do his responsibilities as a father. Instead of taking good care of his daughter, Akuk, rather spent all he has marrying a woman to replace Naniga's mother. This was how bright Naniga's education came to an abrupt end. Because of this, whenever she hear someone talk about education, she finds it difficult to control her tears.
Naniga, sorry for making you feel bad', Naula consoles but Naniga burst out the more.
My sister, can you imagine that with all the start that I had, this is my e-n-d? Why should it be me? Why is nature so unfair to mention?
Control yourself Naniga, everything shall be fine. It is just a matter of time. The omnipotent God will hear your voice. In everything he does he has a reason. He never close a door without opening another. As far as there is life , there is everything truest God. We are all in the same car. Were you not here when I was forced in one afternoon to stop schooling and go to Kumasi? Were you not here? We are not ignorant to the situation in this village. Are we? Certainly no. So why do we worry about something we all know. Control yourself', Naula said.
What then is the purpose of life if you cannot fulfil your dreams? Is it worth living? The land we are is swallowing our dreams.
All of us have aims in life and God is not ignorant about how we are going to fulfill those aims. So my dear don't be too moody. The Holy Book said that everything work better for them that wait for God. So be courageous', Naula consoles.
Are you sure everything will be well, when my present condition is like hell? How can you tell? Can the building boast of strength when the foundation is not strong? Naula, tell me.
Naniga, just pull yourself together. Nothing last forever. Let's thank God that your are not a toddler. You can at least work and get something for yourself. Let's be grateful for that. Be happy you have the mother of all success, good health. Let's not take that for granted', she said putting her hand on Naniga hands and lead her to the room.
I understand you but things have been so unbearable. I live in a family but have no family. They do not care...
