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MY SON
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
If grey hair indicates wisdom, the sheep would have been god
It is wise therefore to help the poor and not being their god
Work with your hands as handouts are never good
And never clap hands for a politician, they mean no good
Every activity during in the hiking process must answer the The Summit Chase
questions „will this get me where I am going?‟ Does this help The hike to Chisepo hut was tough enough, but you can‟t lower
me get to the summit faster and free from injury? Always the mountain so that you can raise yourself. The mountain
answer where you are going (the summit), and understand why remains unalterable; the only thing malleable in the process is
you are going there –if you leave the summit from equation your resolve. If you are not afraid, you have probably chosen too
you are likely to go astray, relax or give up. Success at each easy a mountain. To be worth the expedition, to field a team to
point of the hike must be measured in distance from the climb this mountain, it had better be intimidating. If you don't
summit not the distance from the foot of the mountain. Every stand at the base uncertain how to reach the summit, then you
hike is different from the previous mountains you climbed have wasted the effort to get there. Keeping telling yourself if I
(having grown up in Bikita climbing mountains was a can manage a step backwards I can manage one more in front.
childhood hobby, Mulanje mountain was different). The The real secret in climbing is reaching the edge of all you have
plateau paths are the most dangerous sections –you face the known, to be at the failing point of strength and courage, and yet
same objective hazards while your attention isn‟t focused still be drawn to take another step towards the summit.
because it does not have to be „Will this get me where I am Decisions are made in answer to the mountain -the best plan is
going?‟ There is no better place to train for the mountain hike the plan that works, you must be willing to abandon the original
than the mountain itself. Every mountain is different. strategy whenever the situation demands. Our initial plan was to
leave Chisepo hut by 6am get to the summit and decent to the
The improvement to reach the summit can only be gained on foot of the mountain on day 2. However, upon realizing the
the way to the summit. A sense of momentum is critical, that amount of care that was needed to get to the summit, we
desire to move the body is a precious resource (hard to get and
abandoned the idea of getting to the foot of the mountain and
harder to hold) even to team that is immobilized and still be settled for Chambe hut instead. Every team member must
going up. Improvisation, flexibility and adaptability, in the end contribute their best to the cause when needed as long as it
can be the most valuable resources –be willing to stretch the advances the team towards the summit
resources you have, modify what you can to fill the gaps and
go without none essentials in order to complete the hike. The
The most important attitude when leaving the ground in new
key in every hike is to reach the edge of all you have known, terrain is to accept that there is a good chance you will fall off. If
the falling point of courage and strength and yet still be drawn you don't fall, you might not have gone far enough. Put in place
to take another step towards the summit. I regret a system of protection to keep your falls from being fatal, and
procrastinating taking a picture, and the soft light that was in each misstep can accelerate your ascent because you learn more
the background vanished in split seconds –be ready with your
quickly the correct way to climb. Not all boulders on the path
tools all the time
are still holding firm, if nothing else, falling teaches you in a
Chisepo Hut Experience dramatic way how not to climb that particular piece of rock.
The sight of Chisepo hut brought smiles; we had reached the When you fall, you have both pushed into the unknown and
second and final plateau for the day. The first day walking was come back with insight of what lies ahead. But to reach the
coming to an end; we were closer to the summit than when we summit, you must climb beyond the point where you fell from.
started in the morning. As you rise on the mountain, conditions The higher you get on a mountain, the more you feel exposed to
become increasingly hostile and alien. We arrived at Chisepo negative things that might happen. We were told there are some
hut around 1600hrs. The hands were freezing already. When sections of the climb where we would need to crawl due to steep
you arrive at a place so unfamiliar, you feel out of your slopes. You can‟t dodge a slope or a rock until it falls. The
element. We could not wish to go back to warmer Chambe hut, mountain is known for fog and mist in the later parts of the day,
it was 3 hrs away. That means the same walk the next day and but you cannot stay in your tent afraid of a possible storm while
still feels the same hostile temperatures. To perform at a high the sun is shining. On a clear blue day, you climb like it‟s clear,
level in a new environment, you must spend time there to make matching action to opportunity. Don't let yourself be stopped by
that environment feel like home. Living with the difficulties your own apprehension. You need to react at each point to the
makes you at home in the extreme true environment that you are faced with, not an imagined one.
The longer you stay in the mountain the higher your chance Look beyond the summit to envision where you can go.
of experiencing a storm. Storms tend to be random events, Imagine your next summit while you can still see clearly from this
untimely and roaring when you are most exposed. When one, for beyond the summit all the foothills that looked so
faced with a challenge or harsh conditions, do not end the enormous on the trek to your mountain will seem small. Of the
climb, suspend the climb, you don‟t need to be comfortable nameless, unclimbed mountains all around you, only the most
but keep alive. It's not the severity or the duration, but how formidable will stand out against the transformed line of your
you weather a storm that counts. Climbing down the ascent. A mountain well within your ability is not only a
mountain in thick fog meant it was going to be a slow misspending of resources; it is a loss of opportunity across a
process but keeping positive and motivated was the key. lifetime of potential achievement. Each mountain you climb will
Harsh conditions require planning, tactics, and discipline to change you, and the more challenging the mountain, the more you
make it through to the end. To still reach the summit, you have to gain from the ascent. Your mountains include not only
must react in a way that best preserves your effectiveness to those you have climbed, but the mountains that others have
climb when the storm ends. The greatest gain on a mountain climbed whose lessons you internalize; and the mountains you
comes not from the first 90 percent, but in finishing the last dream about climbing (discussions with other mountain climbers
10. After finishing the steep slopes it was the ascending from at Chisepo hut), which make you better before you ever set foot
2800m –3000m above sea level that had boulders, dungeons, on them, and inspire you even if never set foot on them.
caves and narrow paths between rocks that required most
from me. The overwhelming challenge, unexamined, can exceed your belief
that you can rise to meet it. Under the shadow of the mountain,
After the summit you must overcome your paralysis with analysis to understand
You never arrive at a summit alone but with your teammates your apprehensions. The weight of the specter can be left behind,
who shared your struggle and fought every inch of ground but only if you consciously leave it there. There are many
gained (My friend Bensam & Guide Uncle John Mishoni). obstacles in finishing a climb, including fatigue, exposure, and
But you also bring the heroes who inspire you, the mentors lack of resources, but it is rarely the mountain that stops you from
who take the time to teach you, your supporters who cheered climbing it. In a difficult situation, the norm is not to fail but to
you up all the way. All of their names belong on the summit give up. Faced with the prospect of failure, many people turn back
register, so when you arrive there, you know you will be in when they could still reach the summit. Before you turn back,
good company. At the summit, you can recognize how far don't ask if it is possible to finish the climb, ask instead if it is
you have become. You are a fundamentally different person impossible? The answer is never „Yes‟. There are no helicopters to
at the summit than you were at the base. You have improved take you to the summit, „You hike your way up‟, descending is
your climbing skills, but, more important, your belief in your real and requires more care than power. Pictures –Grab the
potential has soared with your accomplishment. From the moment, weather and light changes rapidly –does not wait for you
summit you can see not only where you have been, you can to set up –stay alert and ready. You can‟t climb a mountain with
also recognize the person you have become. That downhill thoughts.
transformation is achieved not by standing on the summit,
but in the journey to get there. The summit may be the end of
your climb, but it isn't the end of your ascent -be careful not
to let that accomplishment stop your continued ascent. You
have acquired a new level of skill, performance and belief,
and that acquisition calls for a new application –Keep
climbing. Celebrate reaching the summit but understand the
summit isn't the real goal of your climb, but the end of your
goal, the final marker of your accomplishment.
The longer you stay on your feet,
the higher the chance of
overcoming…………it’s about
mental strength and endurance
Likhubula Falls
more than power
Trust is the
gold key in
love.
Chikumbutso and Nellyce are two of the most exciting murder her in love by stretching the arrow of love inside
and inspiring lovers to imitate. They both hail from the of Nellyce heart. They have lived their happy
lower shire. The sense of humor and jokes with which matrimonial life since 2018 as they had to celebrate their
the two possess, makes their love the most exciting in fourth anniversary on 4th December. They are blessed
town. Their bond matured during youth camp with a wonderful son and every day they say Ebenezer to
meetings and chikumbutso had no choice but to God
murder
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MOTHER AFRICA
By: Rhoda Tagwira
THE VIOLINIST
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
In my abandoned state
I felt loved in the depths of lockdown
No place to go, just alone, no touch to feel
Just an atmosphere of a beautiful harmony to feel
No one has the same love stories to tell, but they won‟t just mention a single factor.
to everyone love is the hobby of the heart. It However they emphasize much on the need
was a lovely day to Chifundo when Lonjezo of finding a friend as a marriage partner.
was invited to install DSTV at her home. Lonjezo is always sure to make time for his
Out of the blue, the Wi-Fi of the hearts wife and daughter.
provided password to both of them for
connection. Walking a long walk to freedom
from bachelorhood, Lonje and Chifundo got
married on 08th of May, 2021. To their
name, they now have a beautiful daughter.
When you ask them what keeps them going,
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Financial independence is not a people interest all the time, is willing to allow investments to
chance game. Life is not risk whether you trade with the mature, to resist temptation of
free, however. Even a simple act money or not. The truth is that plucking the fruits on the first
of crossing the street is a life- your saving also can work for sight. It‟s advisable thereby
threating act. Everyday someone you in a similar way around the against committing too much
gets hit doing just that, so we all clock. If you invest money it will into long term investment so that
take risks. In fact, I have a work for you 24 hours a day, 7 one is not tempted to dip into it
problem with people who think days a week and 365 days a every now and then to meet
faith is dump, because we all year. Even if you put your short-term demands.
live most of our lives by faith. money in a savings account,
Getting on to the plane, for your money is partially working You may have to start now,
example, and literally staking for the owners of the bank. That invest in farming, in writing, in
our very life on few engineers is why the bank‟s lending rate is freezes or baking, in education
and pilots; taking and injection always several percentage points and even in technology you will
at the hospital; or even sitting on above or sometimes even up to harvest good yields. Be
a chair, all are associated with double what they pay you on dreamers, dreaming is
faith. your deposit. For that privilege characteristic of most successful
they compensate you with small people. However, your dreams
In matters of finance interest. Your money works for should not degenerate into
independence the youth have the bankers. fantasy. They must crystallize
tremendous advantage and every into vision in order to become
year‟s delay is costly. It is When you invest as owner the driving force for success.
different matter though, when directly in a company by buying Many of our dreams remain
one expects to become stocks and shares your money fantasies not because they are
financially independent on the works fully for you for better for unrealistic in the first place, but
basis of chance (gambling or worse. The same is true when that they are left to remain
wanting to marry a rich man) or you invest in a mutual fund or dreams for far too long. Dreams
excessive speculation. A set up your own company. At must be anchored in concrete,
winning attitude should not be this point it is worth noting that time-bound goals. This is what
construed as success without time is needed to achieve the distinguishes mere dreamers
toiling. You can be financially best things in life. It takes 12-13 from achievers. There‟s a price
independent to start thinking big. years of basic education and for every success and financial
between 7-10 years of university success is no exceptional. Old
A key financial success is to education to become a doctor. It fashion commitment,
treat your money or savings as takes time and practice to win an hardworking, discipline and
your employees who must work Olympic gold medal, and great patience are needed to achieve
for you. When you borrow skills and dedication to be an financial success. Financial
money, you are using other artisan. The same is true of independence means controlling
people‟s money. Their money financial success. One has to get present consumption in favor of
then works for them day and the basics right-basic the future. However, don‟t
night, 24 hours a day, seven days knowledge, strategies and game sacrifice your integrity in the
a week, 52 weeks a year. In plans. But even the best plans quest of financial independence.
other words, you pay these would mean nothing unless one
A WORLD OF JUSTICE
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
There is
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AFRICAN CULTURE
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
Culture is beliefs
Yes, we are talking about principles
But there are no values,
Without narrating an African culture
Beauty is lovely
Yes, we got beautiful people
But there‟s no scenery
Without deeming an African culture
If you could steal without the possibility of being caught, will you want to steal?
If you could lie without the truth ever being found out, will you still want to lie?
Now your answer to these questions shows the kind of a person you are. Many of us don‟t do wrong, not because we
love what is right, but because we fear the consequences of doing the wrong thing. We hate to ruin our reputation.
And while that is good it is not the best. How would you feel if your spouse does not cheat on you, not because he or
she loves you but for the reason that he or she does not want to be caught in the bed of infidelity? If you want to have
the freedom to beat your drum, let it be a drum you didn‟t steal.
FAITH AND ACTION “The more risks you take the more
rewards you take” – Sakurai Mbanda
Yamikani Jamali Hassan
There are so many things that With faith we know that every salvation of soul. Yet if you
need to be said and done year has good things for us don‟t protect your faith, you
before the year comes to an but with procrastination we run the risk of losing it. That‟s
end. Looking down back on end the year without getting because doubt, its antonym
life and go back in January, something. If 2022 has been a and enemy, has the power to
did we know for sure that we bad year, 2023 shall be worse make it falter and flee from
would be what we are today? unless we change our sacrifice. Together, faith and
Many plans and anticipations mindset. sacrifice are invincible! They
achieved and failed are become life‟s driving force,
making us determine what In faith, we find strength and which brings nonentity into
kind of a year we had. diligence. Strength when all existence. In 2023 doors that
However, all years, months, seems lost, and diligence saves will be many, but all of
weeks, days, hours, minutes when answers take a long them will be narrow, only
and seconds are all the same time in coming. Faith brings those with aggressive faith
before the Lord. There is no peace when human hope shall go through them.
day that is greater than the caves in to failure. It causes
other, neither is there a year us to believe against all odds The wise understand that
good than the other. What and completely ignore our investing in faith is investing
makes a day greater or worse five senses. Faith doesn't care in their own life, and that in
is our perception and actions what you see, hear or feel; it due course they shall harvest
towards the day. is based on God's word and good fruits. Without faith
even without visible sign, it surely there can‟t be any
prepares us to receive what's sacrifice or investment. And
been promised. Just like without sacrifice, you can‟t
mosquitoes sings before act your faith. We need to try
biting us, faith drives us to to fly; otherwise we shall
celebrate our achievements eternally be chickens.
because we believe we
already have them. Be like an olive tree having
strong and deep roots to
Faith cannot be shaken; it provide you with strength and
revolts against injustice. Faith longevity. Be born in the Lord
does not see failure as the and your faith shall be deep
end, but welcomes difficulties rooted in his word. Only those
by observing opportunities in who are allied to the most
It is wisdom thereby to know them. It is true that some of high have balance, strength
that changing of a year is not our failures came because of and firmness of faith to be
changing of things. The way fear to lose and we end up established and overcome in
we approach a new year, failing. Faith is the courage to this corrupt world.
ultimately determine the take risks, and mostly to stand
outcome of that year in life. firm until the end: the
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Dear Mom
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
Dear mom
This is a letter from the pages of my heart
To treasure you as the world picturesque of art
As incessantly you have proved to be the world‟s heart,
With the touch of your caring heart
violence
love
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WE ARE A FAMILY
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
In these strange days that most young ladies are just idle time by debtors, covid-19, inflation, political quagmires
waiting for boyfriends, husbands and even political parties to and kwacha instability but she could not give up
sponsor their wants and needs, we have Nyalo stationery and because she had a future to secure. Challenges could not
general dealers fully established by a sole young female. stop her from realizing her dreams and now she is the
Idah Longwe started going to Zambia to buy clothes and Managing Director of her own fast growing shop. She is
drinks for business, from the little something she was saving optimistic that her shop will grow and have branches
when she could not be employed upon finishing her across Malawi to employ more youth. She believes in
accounting course. She could arrive late midnight in hardworking, prayer and having high self-esteems. She
Lilongwe, braving rains, failure to be given her monies in is not married and a Christian by faith.
time by debtors, covid-19, inflation, political quagmires and
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FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES
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MALAŴI
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
I am a Malawian
The proudest citizen along with other dearests
That sketches the pictures of courage in the waters of shire
Exhibiting our dignities into the end flows of Zambezi River
“Do what you can, with what “When you look for the
you have, where you are” good in others, you discover
the best in yourself”
~Theodore Roosevelt
~Martin Walsh
Give Thanks
When the weather is cold, no “We make a living by what
woman is ugly we get, but we make a life
by what we give”
~African proverb
~Henry Bucher
ART
By: Rhoda Tagwira
I FOUND LOVE
By: Eunice Maonde
Rose as a teacher thought of giving a service like any other professions dream of receiving
in asking for justice and respect for all tangible salaries, healthy allowances, splendid
teachers. I am not to blame anyone but at least homes with electricity, tapped water, good
with the little I have, I am competent to fight food, nice working places and offices, so are
for it, she thought. teachers. Every now and then it pains to
comprehend that other professions that revel in
“Trying is better than indolence. With the decent salaries, robust allowances, free fuel,
skills you have, fight for what you are and free airtime and free electricity, are on a verge
have” these words echoed in her IQs to inspire misusing the monies meant to facilitate
and boost her morale. teachers and education systems. To make
Rose‟s best content delivery in class was things more complicated, the ones that already
English and not only was she best in the have more benefits are also bidders and
learning area but she developed her writing winners of every tender that roams. Little do
skills by writing distinguished beautiful stories they know that, a teacher with bitterness and
and poems which contributed a lot in her burdensome heart shall imparts sour seeds to
learner‟s critical thinking and good use of student to the detriment of good future as an
grammar. She thought of writing a story that alternative of bright nation that we opt and
contained a speech given by one of the actress hope for. Yes! You may take your kids to
who carried a teaching character to make the private schools and abroad, but no one knows
nation stop thinking negatively about teaching what tomorrow hold, if they happen to be
and teachers. teachers will they be happy? East and west
home is best, even if we will go abroad still
“Presidents and cabinet, lawyers, doctors, finger shall be pointed that “Nyasaland” a
soldiers just to mention a few…. Any of the country well known of best quality education
good jobs you see today, deprived from the set under the power of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu
mother of all professions. It‟s time for a Banda the Ngwazi is still undeveloped,
change, make teachers comfortable in their because we have failed to care for the
own mother land as well. Without this educators and with shame we shall come back
profession neither would we have any other to the ruins we have failed to build. Not only
profession nor would you hold the position teachers should be thought of, but the nation
you have today be known or acquired. must invest much in education in terms of
Teachers that are supposed to be a motivation building many schools and providing other
force to students to love school are now a useful resources satisfactory to create
mockery to students to hate school because of conducive environment for students to grasp
their poverty. Teachers are also human beings knowledge, they need to have comfortably.
with feelings; they need love, respect, and Don‟t delay in acting as possible to bring
care. They must have what you in your homes change in teachers‟ lives as delays are a root
have just like they give love, respect, care and course to mediocrity” she finished the speech
everything to those they train and equip. Just with tears flashing in her eyes.
A MOTHER
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
Zitumbuwa
LOST IN HER
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
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DEATH CERTIFICATE
By: Yamikani Jamali Hassan
Boom!.... boom!.... help me, somebody help preserve your father‟s body first and……. You
me please! Ooh God no!... a scream perceived are a fool! I am talking about my dad here not
subsequent to a gun short in the wee hours of your dad. For being my uncle you ought not to
Sunday. Tension lingered in the hearts of short contest with us, furiously Brilliance
tempered family members. Vulgar steps interrupted Charles. Quarrels and blame games
disconcerting the foundation of the mansion erupted, however amidst all that was said, it
approached towards the master bedroom to was clear that Davie was dead.
attest mobbing in the corridor.
Allow them do what pleases them, ultimately
In skepticism, Eunice collapsed and in terror it‟s a right thing though, they ought to know
Brilliance fell on his face down. The one who and empathize I loved Davie irrespective of
said Joy cometh in the morning had to witness what has befallen. Tentatively and weeping
this fate. Tears on every cheek, anger on every Chloe uttered certain difference of opinion.
face, regrets roamed, and the room in pool of
blood as Davie lied in vain on the laps of Phwaa! Keep quiet bitch! Out of the blue
Chloe. Rhoda slapped her in-law…… Leave me alone
son, I feel like executing her like Saddam.
Mom what have you done!? Grace shouted Held snugly by Charles, Rhoda tussled
with showers of saliva punching her mother‟s throwing foul words on Chloe still that could
face…. Can‟t you comprehend she has brutally not resurrect Davie. Further than nowhere
killed my son; Rhoda reacted slipping on the Eunice pointed a gun on her Mother. Say your
wall in disbelief. We should take him to the last words and follow my dad, she said calmly.
hospital straightaway to save his life…..
Nodding the head he said it‟s too late, the As Chloe opened her voice to speak, all eyes
atrocious has been executed, and he is dead! flew to her.
Conveying hands on his head, Charles It was a lovely morning when a knock was
responded to Grace Recommendation. hearkened on our gate. Placing my phone on
Oooh God why, daaaad! Ooh no! My son the table, I rushed to check the person when
why? Davie I didn‟t mean to….. Screams of suddenly my body got shocked and my eyes
cries bellowed in the room. blurred with the rays of a rising sun I
encountered on my gate.
I regret calling you my mother and I curse the
day you gave birth to me, Grace fumed. Don‟t I said last words and not a story. Yes you are a
litter essential time lamenting nonsense murder, but for the reason that you have just
theories; just phone the police to apprehend killed our father, you ought not to be after our
this murder now. Hold your fire; we ought to
time as well, Eunice agitated. Just listen, exited and men evaluated their destinies on
Charles intercepted. me, however none could score a goal, she
proceeded.
Hey what is that? Grace was on her top voice
in fear to alarm everyone. Cool down my babe, Chloe! Chloe! Somebody yelled my name as I
Chloe patted her in coziness when she spotted was about to hope into my car at Game
something weird. I am here to tell you complex. I turned to take a glance but my eyes
everything as I have nothing to lose and hide. could neither accept as true nor disagree with
seeing a handsome young man approaching
Hello! My name is Davie and I am looking for me with a stunning smile. The perfume he
a job, the young man introduced himself. wore, his steps, bear out how rich the guy was.
Hello! Hello madam, tapping on my shoulder Without minding of the magnitudes, I could
to awaken me from the forest of imagination, I not comprehend the force that winged me into
smiled to buckskin my humiliation of not his arms in love.
heeding his expressions. I was acutely in a
confused state by his glimpses. Glancing at his Where have you been? Why did you leave me
lips with wishes to receive his first kiss, I alone? Are you working? Are you married?
finally became feeble with his defenses. Davie Wait just follow me to Lilongwe hotel for
was well-built and so exquisite. Wha..? What lunch and to illuminate everything to you.
did you say? I asked with extroversion on my Opening his Range rover to muddy the waters
face. I am sorry there is no job, otherwise try more, Davie replied when I rained him with
the other house…. Mmh I tried already, nonsense and distinct questions.
anyway just help me with some water to drink,
he intercepted sorrowfully. I then went inside I have never been poor and I don‟t think I will
just to be back with water, a juice and a piece die in poverty, Davie started answering my
of a cake. questions. I faked my debilitating status in
quest for love. He proceeded with his story as
I am Chloe, I smiled giving him the package he was pouring some juice in his tumbler. All
of which he thanked and showed me his back. my life I have been looking for a lovely girl to
Like a rose flower on thorns that‟s how Davie love me the way I am not what I am. That
looked in poverty. I knew the possibilities of moment you opened the gate to greet me, I
meeting him again has been positioned in a pit saw flames of love in your eyes. In a blink of
of impossibilities. I had no muscles to call him an eye he was on the go of knocking in my
back and divulge my feelings, but just heart heart and I could not vacillate to say yes to the
muscles pulsing for him. How is this story lover of my soul just to open the chapter of
going to help this tragedy? Let‟s sort things love in our lives.
first, Brilliance interrupted.
Two years down the line we got married and
I know I am not a good person but always Davie was such a darling. My husband was
never allow your antagonism obstruct your one diamond of a man and a wonderful thing
course to knowledge. What has happened has to ever happen to me. Though three years
happened, Chloe retorted. A number of years
elapsed without fruits of the womb but his love happened? How old? Are you ok? He asked
was unadulterated and was genuine. many questions than I could answer. This calls
for celebration; he said dialing his personal
I need grandchildren, give me grannies to assistant to reserve our flights for a vacation in
carry, why are you busy with this Nazareth of Dubai. To make things scented he bought me a
a wife? You know nothing good can come out brand new BMW as a gift. At once my
of her….. Find another woman for your own husband looked so attractive and happy after
good son. Visiting my in-laws, I overhead so many years. Subsequent to some months I
Rhoda whispering to his son Davie. Though he gave birth to my beautiful daughter Grace. He
did not side with her, I discerned troubles was happier to embrace his child after a long
beckoning our home. It is true the tongue time of distress. Two years later God blessed
prophecies, things commenced going from me with beautiful twins in the name of
good to bad and from bad to worse that he Brilliance and Eunice. Chloe paused to wipe
could come home drunk to the detriment of tears and sweat that were slipping enormously.
our home‟s pleasure. As discomfort became
unbearable, my pastor kept on encouraging Happiness located our home once again and
me. we could enjoy our matrimonial privileges in
peace until last week when I began observing
What is it? Davie pushed my hand when I queer comportments on my husband. He could
sought him to make love to me. So how will I be perceived with tears and occasionally
become pregnant if you keep on snubbing me? talking to himself. I tried convincing him to
Why should I waste my time sowing my seeds voice out his qualms but he was weak, with no
on the road when I know birds will surely might to convey his words until yesterday
come to consume them up? I beg your pardon, when he emanated home incensed.
Davie replied when I confronted him and with
tears I moved out of the room to the guest Chloe! Chloe! Where are you? And before I
room. The more I kept on praying the more I could answer, I found myself down following
was losing hope. To make matters worse, a heavy slap that landed on my face. Davie
Rhoda brought in another woman for my you are hurting me, he closed the door beating
husband to marry and thanks to Davie for me mercilessly and assured to kill me unless I
rebuffing her. confess the paternity of the kids. Davie I don‟t
know what you talking? He pressed my gorge
It was way past dusk when I rushed to Davie in anger. Charles! It‟s Charles! Charles is the
who was reading news. Babe guess! What? He father. What? All kids shouted in awe. You
replied negligently to my bombshell. Just mean uncle Charles is our father? Yes I
guess, I insisted. I do not have time for answered to Davie.
rubbish. You better go inside to apply manure
to your unfertile land. Hahaha Davie can‟t you The morning on the holy Sabbath turned dark
just give me your time for once? I laughed and darker. Charles started sweating profusely.
giving him the envelope. What! Babe! Are you Rhoda fainted but it was too late. We poured
pregnant? He threw away his newspaper to water to conscious her and thank God we
make me his article in seconds. What managed to bring her back to being.
But how did he get to know everything in a Bitterly he left. Depressed I turned out to be.
sudden after all these years? Charles worried. My hand froze mid-motion when he
approached with four coffins containing
What has been connived in the night shall be pictures of Rhoda, Brilliance, Grace and
revealed in the morning, Chloe proceeded. Eunice. He was told to kill you all for his life
Davie certified his cravings to live poison to through my help. You can inspect for yourself
his soul. He felt in love with me the day he inside the coffins.
knocked on our gate but he was afraid to
confess his love in shame of his poverty. Little I am not a murder, can‟t kill my own blood,
he knew I was also in deep love with him. just kill me instead Davie, I refused. Urinate
Though was love at first sight on the other in these coffins and I shall give you anything
hand it was love in disguise. He then had to go you might want…. I promise to be a good
for money rituals to get rich and win my love. husband to you, just spare my life, he induced
To win love that was already his. I believe his me. No! I won‟t do it Davie unless you tell me
mother and brother here would bare me who you really are.
witness that they were poor but Davie changed
his family in suspense. You have already disrupted my first move, I
do not have to ask again, and he intimidated
However, he was supposed to renew the me with his gun which was fully loaded. He
covenant after 25 years with a sacrifice of his said when I kept on challenging his orders
son. Brilliance arose to wipe her mother‟s tears following to his clarification. His belligerence
as she could not believe she unsuspectingly was way too much to persevere. Praying in my
coped many years with an occultist hitherto as heart I agreed but as he was busy opening the
a husband. coffins; I had to snatch his gun….. I am sorry
kids but Charles here is your father and Davie
The spirits have rejected him, their master there is your uncle.
enraged. Why wise one? Davie asked when he
submitted your picture for incantations to I am sorry Davie but just as you lied to win my
nature your death, Chloe said embracing his love, I had to cheat not to lose you. Just as you
son in tears. He is not your son, their master disobeyed your mom just to have me when
replied. He tried for Grace and you Eunice but you were desperate for kids, I had to kill you
none of you could be accepted at their shrine. to save my children and your mother. I am
Oh Dad was this evil? Thank you Jesus for sorry God please forgive me and my husband.
protecting our lives, Grace said with tears in We sinned but for a good cause. Sobbing,
her eyes. He failed to sacrifice your souls Chloe finished her story with a prayer of
because you were not his blood and that‟s repentance. Tears of incredulity covered their
where our secret was revealed. eyes. No one envisaged that a story that fired
up with knock on the gate could end in horror.
However, he was given a last chance and a last Just as an ambulance carrying the body of
assignment to seize. What? You are lying my Davie left the gate, the police van carrying
son could not do such a thing, Rhoda Chloe was ferried.
intercepted.