I am Clara Nkem Felix from Rivers state and this is my story of an unending history about life. The mistrust and trust,the love and betrayal,the light and darkness,the friends and foes ,the evil and good,the happiness and sadness,the overwhelming surprises of life,the bitterness and sweetness of man kind,the greed,envy and supports.The ranting,the complains and all manner of people . The affliction,religions,tribes and associations. Everything seems so unclear,the world was big yet small....what goes around must surely come around. Miss Clara explained to her kids an unending life experience which taught them many lessons to follow.
Chapter 1 1
Clara strolled down the hallway,her glasses tightly fixed to her eyes as the breeze blew rapidly sending chills down her spine.
A smile sneaked across her face remember that good-bad days of her youth when she saw two little children arguing over a toy.
She walked towards them as they were both engrossed on their misunderstanding;"hello kids..!"She interrupted.
The kids turned to her panting,"Miss Clara it's mine!"the older child whined tucking the toy to herself,"you're lying it's mine,you borrowed it!"the other half yelled trying to drag off the toy.
"It's alright kiddos!...how about this??"she stated smiling at them to see their reaction as they turned waiting keenly to hear what she has to say.
Clara took the toy and gave to the smaller kid,"but....."
"Shh!"she shushed her up smiling."is she your age mate favour??"she asked,"no Miss Clara "the older one named favour answered grumpily with squeezed face.
"Come here honey.."Clara placed her hands on her shoulders, squatting to her level."darling,time will come when this toy wouldn't be so important to you....the more you grow,the more responsibility you have,she's your friend isn't she??"she explained asking.
Favour nodded staring at her friend miracle as a slight smile creeped onto her lips.
"Now tell me darling,is it right to share things with your friends??"Clara asked again.
"Yes it is..."Favour responded lowering her gaze to the ground in guilt as she fidgeted the hem of her gown.
"Then why dragging??..when she's done with it she'll get it back for you! That's what friends do,they'll never spoil your things or do things that will hurt you okay??"She reassured her as she raised her head smiling broadly."yes please!"She grinned wider.
Clara turned to Miracle with little fake frown.
"Hope you'll return it back??"She asked, Miracle stared at the toy then at favour and back to Clara,"yes I will!"She responded tenderly.
"Good girl!,don't spoil it okay?"Clara smiled patting her gently on the hair,"yes please "came miracle's response with a grin as she walked to her friend pushing her gently by the arm."I won't spoil it,I promise!"She smiled as her friend smiled back.
Clara smiled watching the kids leave her sight,if she could only rewind time!,if only her past was as sweet as this little little she wouldn't have had any regrets.
"Miss Clara??"She heard her name as she felt a tap on her shoulders,"yes please"she responded with a slight jerk.
"Jeez I've been calling your name,where's your mind huh??"Mrs Annabel her colleague teased.
"Ugh! I'm sorry,just a little stressed out!"She replied smiling warmly.
"Uh sorry,ma'am asked me to call you it's time for the meeting,hope everyone is gone?"Mrs Annabel asked blabbing.
"Yeah they are,uhm thanks,let's go then!"Miss Clara said as they both walked to the hall of meeting.
The meeting went smoothly as the proprietress corrected their mistakes and faults.
She left for home feeling a little bit dizzy."mummy mummy!!"she heard her kids voice as they rushed towards her.
Angel, David, Micheal and Sophia were her four kids.
"Mum Sophia has been whining,she wouldn't eat the golden morn"Angel complained as soon as they got to her mother,"And is that your good afternoon??"Clara retorted."sorry mum, good afternoon"Angel corrected smiling sheepishly.
"So you can't even take care of your junior sister eh? How will you take care of yourself when you go into the university in three months time??!"Clara questioned carrying Sophia.
"but mu........."
"Don't mum me!! Just look at your sister,has she taken her bathe?? Has she done her assignments?!! No!!, you're eighteen for crying out loud,this shouldn't be so and you know it!"She half yelled at Angel who just pinned her lips tightly.
"I'm sorry mum"Angel apologized staring daggers at Sophia which Clara ignored.
"So how are you guys??"She asked smooching Micheal to herself, "We're good!"they replied in unison while Sophia played with her hair.
They all walked inside as Clara dropped Sophia rushing to the bathroom to take a shower.
She couldn't helo but smile as the chilled water touched her barred skin.
Gosh!! Wish life was chilled and good as this!
When she was done she dressed up and put a light make-up to her face as she walked down to the sitting room.
Her kids were watching their favourite cartoon channel on Startimes while Angel alone was watching Kungfu channel on her phone.
She smiled on walked to the dinning opening the closed.food on the table,"is this mine??"She questioned ,"yes mum!"Angel who was so engrossed on her movie responded.
She sighed and sat ready to munch on her meal.
The day has been hectic already!
Her fork fought it's way through the noddles as she devoured them.
"Mum!"David her fifteen years old boy called abruptly.,"mmm"came her response.
"Could you tell us a story???"He questioned with pleading eyes as Clara stopped chewing for a while,faced her son and then at her food.
What kind of story do you want to hear??"She questioned still mouth-fulled.
"A story about you!"He grinned not realizing his mother's shocked face.
She was stunned for a while,trying hard to recollect her Son's words.
"Wha.....what did you say??"she questioned in disbelief.
"I said....."
"Will you shut up there?!"Angel cut him off rudely.
"It's alright!!"Clara sighed interrupting the kids as she dropped her fork.
"How about you come to the dinning and I'll tell you a brief history of my life,if it so please you"She added as the others who were engrossed in the movie turned to face their mum,"I want too hear too!!"Micheal pouted.
"Sure! Come on everyone!"Clara smiled warmly as they all rushed to the dinning together including Angel who felt a little less concerned and reluctant.
"Alright!,so I'm gonna tell you my life story and I hope you get a lesson from this!"She said adjusting her self as she stared at her eager kids whose ears were ready to get close to her mouth if opportuned except Angel who was s engrossed on her phone.
"Eh..em...Angel!"She cleared her throat attracting Angel's attention as she continued,"This story is mainly for you and I hope you listen attentively ......I've groomed you to this stage and you'll be leaving for university soon.......I won't be there neither would your supposed future dad"Clara explained making Angel drop her phone immediately.
"But mum I already......"
"You don't know anything,not even quarter of it!"Clara interrupted her.
Angel sighed defeated as she folded her arms grimming.
"Alright everyone..."She smiled staring at her little kids who were all eager to hear her story
"My story goes like this........"
Chapter 1 1
30/11/2023
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