THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 1 Episode 23

THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 1 Episode 23
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There was an eye contact between Udoka and her sister when
they sighted their mother. As usual, they began to memorize their
lies in ascending order. David had no idea what was going
through their minds. Therefore he kept smiling coz he was
pleased to see madam Rose whom his grandmother had told him
about.
"Welcome, mother" Monica carried a basket of food stuffs from
her mother into the house.
"Welcome, mother" Udoka stood up with David who also
greeted.
"Thank you my son" Mrs Williams
responded. "But who are.."
"Mother, he's David my friend. He came from the city to see me"
Udoka interrupted.
"Really?" the mother turned to David. "Who are your parents?"
"Mr and Mrs Robinson, ma'am" David replied.
"From where?"
"Ndiogoro village"
Hearing that, Mrs Williams glanced at Udoka in a way that shows:
NDIOGORO AGAIN?! But she didn't show it rather covered it with
a gambit smile to David. "Enjoy your food my son"
"Thank you, ma'am" David sat down in a gallantry manner while
Mrs Williams entered. Udoka also sat down then gave David
auspicious smiles.
"You've been hiding something from me" David broke the silence.
"What?" asked Udoka.
"You told me you're a native of Ndiogoro but here you are in
Eziukwu. Why?"
"Can we not talk about it please?"
"That's what u always say"
Udoka opened the food for him in order to stop the conversation.
With happiness, David consumed the food. He spent enough time
before going back. Mrs Williams and Monica wished him safe
journey as he left with Udoka. However, he had given her his
number again since she refused to collect the phone.
David and Udoka got to where they had to depart then Udoka's
mood changed. She couldn't let go remembering the nature of
her backaground and the future plans she wanted to achieve but
her present status tied her down. She bit her fingernail with her
face down.
"Hey.." David took off the hand from her mouth then she looked
up. Tears had already engulfed her eyes. "What's it?"
"David, i want to be like you" the tears finally dropped from
Udoka's eyes. "I want to be in school and also achieve my own
dreams"
Seeing the tears, David embraced her. "Everything will be fine and
u will also go back to your father's land"
Udoka disengaged herself. "What do you mean?"
"Are u surprise? I already know what you refused to tell me"
"How?"
"My grandmother has told me all. Your mother's name is Rose.."
David paused. He dried her tears and consoled her again. "Be
strong, we gonna win this battle coz you're coming back to your
father's land, our land. Have you hear me?"
Udoka nodded her head positively
hearing the words of encouragement. She quickly hugged him
then reluctantly
left.
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Mrs Williams sat in the sittingroom when Udoka walked in.
Already, Monica was sitting opposite her mother.
"Udoka, sit down" the mother
instructed.
Udoka sat beside her sister. She had an idea of what her mother
wanted to say but kept mute.
"I was once a young girl like you" the mother began. "I also know
you've come of age to decide or do certain things on ur own but
I'm still your mother. You have to adhere to my orders and
instructions. I don't want to see you with that boy again"
Udoka and her sister looked at each other.
"Why mother?"
"I have said it and it must be like that"
"Because he's from Ndiogoro, isn't it?" Udoka queried the mother.
"How can i be denied from going to my father's land and making
a choice of friend? Mother, you know i won't adhere to this
particular instruction"
"Shut up!" the mother rebuked her. "How dare you?!"
"What life do you want from me?!" Udoka stood up.
"Chineke!" the mother became amaze.
"Think of a life you are told where to go and who to associated
with all because of what you don't know about! I've been deprived
of fatherly love, the love of my people, my father's land! And now
you want to deprive me of a friendly love too"
"What of motherly love which i give you!"
"Mother, that's not the point!" Udoka shrieked bitterly.
"Udoka, is okay" Monica spoke up.
"Is not okay!" retorted Udoka. "Just leave me alone!" she ran to the
backyard in tears.
Silence took over between Monica and the mother. She stood up
and sat besid her. With a meek voice she said, "Mother, is they no
way all this problems can be fixed so we can go back to our
father's land?"
The mother stood up, adjusted her
wrapper then went out without
responding. Then Monica became
emotionally disappointed.
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David went back to his grandmother who told him more about
late Mr Williams before he went back to school. The first call he
received was from Sandra when he arrived to his lodge. Few
minutes later, Sandra entered autocratically. She wore a short skirt
that rendered her half naked. Even her voluminous breast
battled with her bra.
"You never told me you would be travelling"
"I'm sorry dear"
"Why did you travel?" Sandra questioned.
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TBC