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The Forbidden Fruit – The hidden secret
Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 05:26 AM by omaks
It’s been two weeks now, and Becky hadn’t heard from Eniola. In fact she had not had any chance to enquire much about him because she was wrapped entirely in her own thoughts. She had withdrawn into her shell, and was not communicating much with anybody, especially her mum. Becky has been avoiding any sort of communication with her mum, though she new her mum was trying everything possible to cheer her up. Becky blames majority of the turmoil in her life right now to her mum. More importantly, she was confused about how to talk of the burning issue in her mind currently. She was hoping everything will just disappear, she would wake up from this deep slumber and realise that everything was one big stupid dream. However, she hardly sleeps, and whenever she managers a bit of that, she wakes up to realise the problem is very much at hand.
Becky went back to see the family doctor after two weeks as arranged. It had become necessary because Becky wasn’t feeling all that recovered. There were still some dizzy spells, and in recent times she had been feeling sick and feverish. When she got to the doctor she was given some specimen bottles to feel up. After some time she was summoned to the doctor, who had a somewhat funny look on his face. The first question he asked took Becky by surprise. He had asked when the last time she had her ‘period’ was. What has that got to do with all of this? Becky thought to herself, that’s the least of my problems right now. I just want to get well, and resume a semblance of normality in my life. The doctor seeing that she was confused and somewhat irritated by his inquisitiveness told Becky she must be pregnant by the results of the tests conducted so far. This in part is accountable for the symptoms she is experiencing at present.
Becky was dumbfounded by this latest revelation. She hadn’t emerged from the shock of realising that Enola was her blood relation, and now this. She horridly told the doctor she had to leave right away, but will be in touch with him soon. When Becky got home she headed straight for her mum’s room. She burst into tears uncontrollably as soon as she saw her mum. Her mum asked what the matter was; indeed she felt some relief that her daughter had approached her after a while without talking to her. Becky told her about her visit to the family doctor, and the outcome of the result. Her mum was inwardly happy, but did not want to show her joy at the present moment, considering the stress her daughter was going to. She was however wondering to herself who might be responsible for the pregnancy. Was he someone she new? Had she met him before? Is he a new person in her daughter’s life? What was he like? Too many questions at the same time, but she would wait for the right time to ask.
Becky asked her mother if the herbalist she visited had told her there was a remedy for the charm she had obtained for her. Becky’s mum was taken aback by this question. What kind of silly question was this? She asked Becky if she had indeed used it, to which Becky replied in the affirmative. She also asked if the said person in question was responsible for her pregnancy, to which Becky answered in the affirmative. The last question Becky’s mum asked was if he was aware of the situation and what his reaction was? To this Becky said no, and also added that she had no intention of either informing him or keeping the pregnancy.
Becky’s mum was shocked by her daughter’s response. In fact she was beginning to get annoyed with her. As far as she was concerned her daughter was being very ungrateful and selfish. After all she had gone through with men, and her efforts in ensuring that she was able to attract a desirable and committed man, all she does is throw it back in her face with her irrational behaviour. Anyway, she would not overreact now. It might be that Becky is still suffering from the effect of her illness, and with time she would begin to appreciate the new development in her life. Becky’s mum was hopeful that this new man in her daughter’s life would turn out to be a good one, a successful one and one that will shower her daughter with love and kindness.
Becky could see a semblance of joy on her mum’s face. In a way she didn’t want to ruin that happiness, but the situation was hardly one to be happy about. She had to break the news to her now, perhaps there can be a way to minimise the embarrassing situation. Mum, ‘the person responsible for my pregnancy is your sister’s son’, Becky said slowing, but clearly. What? Which sister? Which son? ‘Eniola’, Becky retorted, the same Eniola that came to Nigeria recently from the USA. The same Eniola mum that I saw the other day when we went to visit your sister, and where I collapsed, mum. In fact, the reason why I collapsed that day was because the person were introducing to me was the same person I have been having an affair with the past few weeks, not knowing he is my cousin.
Becky’s mum sank to her knees, tears streaming down her cheeks. In between her weeping she asked Becky again, ‘and you said you used the charms I gave you’? She did not wait for Becky’s reply, knowing full well that she had heard her right the first time. Becky’s mum gathered herself together, and told Becky to go get dressed immediately. They had to go back to the herbalist to see what remedy can be made. This is a serious development that needs immediate actions. Becky’s mum now understood why Becky was adamant she was not going to keep the pregnancy. In fact, she was fully in support of Becky’s stance in this instance, despite being against abortion.
The visit to the herbalist hardly yielded any meaningful solution. The herbalist informed Becky and her mum that any attempts to abort the pregnancy stood a high chance of leading to loss of Becky’s life. Moreover, if Becky and Eniola did not marry each other, they would never have a successful relationship with other people. In fact, Becky would never bear the fruits of the womb ever again if she should abort the pregnancy, if at all she survives it. The herbalist emphasised to both Becky and her mum that there was no other solution to the matter, than for Becky and Eniola to live as husband and wife. Failing that, they will forever be moving from one unsuccessful relationship to the other. Becky’s mum pleaded unsuccessfully with the herbalist to find a solution to rectify this disgraceful scenario, but he retorted that there was no remedy to this particular problem.
On the way back home Becky’s mum was deeply engrossed in thought. She could not endure the ignoble disgrace amongst her family. It’s shameful enough that her daughter is pregnant, with the prospect of being a single mum. What is even worse is that she had been an accomplice in this whole debacle. In any case it’s against tradition for cousins to have amorous relationships like this. She had to find a way out of this mess, and as quickly as possible too. Suddenly an idea lit up in her mind. She had a bosom friend in Kaduna whom she can trust explicitly to keep a secret. She would send Becky there to stay until she puts to bed. She would contact her tomorrow, and if everything works our well Becky can leave. In the main time, she would explore the possibility of getting Becky a visa to foreign country apart from the USA, where she can live freely, away from this entire problem.
The following morning Becky’s mum concluded arrangements with her friend in Kaduna, and a few days after Becky made her journey to Kaduna to stay with her mum’s friend. She carried the pregnancy to term, and had a boy. Becky had a strange feeling about her baby boy. In a way she loved him, in fact a pleased to have him. However, the bay was a constant reminder to her of the events that led to her having him. As much as she craved to enjoy being a mother, and showering love on her son, she could feel a barrier at times inhibiting her from displaying an emotional attachment to him. Indeed it wasn’t the baby’s fault, but she was just not capable of overcoming her resentments. Fortunately, her visa to Spain had come through, and in a few weeks time she would be away from all this mess and her mum will be left to cater for Junior.
In the time that Becky had relocated to Kaduna, and had her baby, Eniola had made many attempts to locate Becky. He needs to clear up some lingering thoughts with her. In fact, she nursed a slim hope that they might have a future together. He had enlisted his friend Akin’s assistance in trying to track Becky down. For all his efforts, Akin was largely unsuccessful in doing this. It appeared that sooner after the meting in his parents’ house Becky had disappeared into thin air. Becky’s mum refused to tell anyone about Becky’s whereabouts. Akin had asked after Becky everywhere on her campus. She had appeared to have abandoned her studies. No one had seen her for a while and no one new where to locate her. Akin had staked out Becky’s house, hoping to see her emerge or enter the house he had dropped her off when Akin was in Nigeria. He had even tried to enquire in the neighbourhood, but no one seem to know anything. In the end Akin grew tired of the endless search, and advised Eniola to move on with his life. Becky most definitely had moved on, and wasn’t even thinking of Eniola.
Eniola refused to accept this, and so decide to return to Nigeria to find Becky by any means possible. On arrival, Eniola told his parents that he was in Nigeria for an unscheduled business trip. He was going to be away for a few days, and afterwards he would be returning back to the USA. He asked his mum for his auntie’s address, and took a taxi to the place given. On arrival he introduced himself to the man at the gate as Daniel from Abuja, with a message for madam. As soon as Becky’s mum saw Eniola she almost fainted. After the pleasantries, Eniola asked for Becky, to which his aunt asked why was he looking for her, and when did he actually arrive back in Nigeria. Eniola replied that he was in town for a brief business trip, and that as he hadn’t had been able to find out how she was feeling after the incident when they visited, he thought it a good idea to check on her while he was in town.
Becky’s mum was a bit relieved now, hoping Eniola hadn’t heard anything or being suspicious of anything. She told him that Eniola had recovered soon after, and had actually travelled out to Republic of Ireland. Eniola asked if he could have Becky’s address in Ireland, and her mum replied that of course she would be glad to give him the address. Unfortunately, she didn’t have it now she said, but as soon as she gets it she would make sure Eniola had it. Eniola didn’t know why he had this nagging feeling that his aunt was not interested in giving him the address. Furthermore, he was feeling that there was something his aunt was desperately trying to conceal, but he knew that there was no how he was going to find out anything from his aunt that she was not willing to reveal. He had finally come to a brick wall. With a heavy heart he decided there and then to return to the USA. If Becky wanted to contact her, he was sure she will, as he already gave her his contact details. He resolved to keep an open mind, and he would wait until he established contact with Becky. He already knew from the developments that Becky had to be somehow related to him, which meant that the possibility of a relationship was slim. He could have asked his aunt, but he knew that it would be unwise, especially if Becky hadn’t told her about them.
Becky went back to see the family doctor after two weeks as arranged. It had become necessary because Becky wasn’t feeling all that recovered. There were still some dizzy spells, and in recent times she had been feeling sick and feverish. When she got to the doctor she was given some specimen bottles to feel up. After some time she was summoned to the doctor, who had a somewhat funny look on his face. The first question he asked took Becky by surprise. He had asked when the last time she had her ‘period’ was. What has that got to do with all of this? Becky thought to herself, that’s the least of my problems right now. I just want to get well, and resume a semblance of normality in my life. The doctor seeing that she was confused and somewhat irritated by his inquisitiveness told Becky she must be pregnant by the results of the tests conducted so far. This in part is accountable for the symptoms she is experiencing at present.
Becky was dumbfounded by this latest revelation. She hadn’t emerged from the shock of realising that Enola was her blood relation, and now this. She horridly told the doctor she had to leave right away, but will be in touch with him soon. When Becky got home she headed straight for her mum’s room. She burst into tears uncontrollably as soon as she saw her mum. Her mum asked what the matter was; indeed she felt some relief that her daughter had approached her after a while without talking to her. Becky told her about her visit to the family doctor, and the outcome of the result. Her mum was inwardly happy, but did not want to show her joy at the present moment, considering the stress her daughter was going to. She was however wondering to herself who might be responsible for the pregnancy. Was he someone she new? Had she met him before? Is he a new person in her daughter’s life? What was he like? Too many questions at the same time, but she would wait for the right time to ask.
Becky asked her mother if the herbalist she visited had told her there was a remedy for the charm she had obtained for her. Becky’s mum was taken aback by this question. What kind of silly question was this? She asked Becky if she had indeed used it, to which Becky replied in the affirmative. She also asked if the said person in question was responsible for her pregnancy, to which Becky answered in the affirmative. The last question Becky’s mum asked was if he was aware of the situation and what his reaction was? To this Becky said no, and also added that she had no intention of either informing him or keeping the pregnancy.
Becky’s mum was shocked by her daughter’s response. In fact she was beginning to get annoyed with her. As far as she was concerned her daughter was being very ungrateful and selfish. After all she had gone through with men, and her efforts in ensuring that she was able to attract a desirable and committed man, all she does is throw it back in her face with her irrational behaviour. Anyway, she would not overreact now. It might be that Becky is still suffering from the effect of her illness, and with time she would begin to appreciate the new development in her life. Becky’s mum was hopeful that this new man in her daughter’s life would turn out to be a good one, a successful one and one that will shower her daughter with love and kindness.
Becky could see a semblance of joy on her mum’s face. In a way she didn’t want to ruin that happiness, but the situation was hardly one to be happy about. She had to break the news to her now, perhaps there can be a way to minimise the embarrassing situation. Mum, ‘the person responsible for my pregnancy is your sister’s son’, Becky said slowing, but clearly. What? Which sister? Which son? ‘Eniola’, Becky retorted, the same Eniola that came to Nigeria recently from the USA. The same Eniola mum that I saw the other day when we went to visit your sister, and where I collapsed, mum. In fact, the reason why I collapsed that day was because the person were introducing to me was the same person I have been having an affair with the past few weeks, not knowing he is my cousin.
Becky’s mum sank to her knees, tears streaming down her cheeks. In between her weeping she asked Becky again, ‘and you said you used the charms I gave you’? She did not wait for Becky’s reply, knowing full well that she had heard her right the first time. Becky’s mum gathered herself together, and told Becky to go get dressed immediately. They had to go back to the herbalist to see what remedy can be made. This is a serious development that needs immediate actions. Becky’s mum now understood why Becky was adamant she was not going to keep the pregnancy. In fact, she was fully in support of Becky’s stance in this instance, despite being against abortion.
The visit to the herbalist hardly yielded any meaningful solution. The herbalist informed Becky and her mum that any attempts to abort the pregnancy stood a high chance of leading to loss of Becky’s life. Moreover, if Becky and Eniola did not marry each other, they would never have a successful relationship with other people. In fact, Becky would never bear the fruits of the womb ever again if she should abort the pregnancy, if at all she survives it. The herbalist emphasised to both Becky and her mum that there was no other solution to the matter, than for Becky and Eniola to live as husband and wife. Failing that, they will forever be moving from one unsuccessful relationship to the other. Becky’s mum pleaded unsuccessfully with the herbalist to find a solution to rectify this disgraceful scenario, but he retorted that there was no remedy to this particular problem.
On the way back home Becky’s mum was deeply engrossed in thought. She could not endure the ignoble disgrace amongst her family. It’s shameful enough that her daughter is pregnant, with the prospect of being a single mum. What is even worse is that she had been an accomplice in this whole debacle. In any case it’s against tradition for cousins to have amorous relationships like this. She had to find a way out of this mess, and as quickly as possible too. Suddenly an idea lit up in her mind. She had a bosom friend in Kaduna whom she can trust explicitly to keep a secret. She would send Becky there to stay until she puts to bed. She would contact her tomorrow, and if everything works our well Becky can leave. In the main time, she would explore the possibility of getting Becky a visa to foreign country apart from the USA, where she can live freely, away from this entire problem.
The following morning Becky’s mum concluded arrangements with her friend in Kaduna, and a few days after Becky made her journey to Kaduna to stay with her mum’s friend. She carried the pregnancy to term, and had a boy. Becky had a strange feeling about her baby boy. In a way she loved him, in fact a pleased to have him. However, the bay was a constant reminder to her of the events that led to her having him. As much as she craved to enjoy being a mother, and showering love on her son, she could feel a barrier at times inhibiting her from displaying an emotional attachment to him. Indeed it wasn’t the baby’s fault, but she was just not capable of overcoming her resentments. Fortunately, her visa to Spain had come through, and in a few weeks time she would be away from all this mess and her mum will be left to cater for Junior.
In the time that Becky had relocated to Kaduna, and had her baby, Eniola had made many attempts to locate Becky. He needs to clear up some lingering thoughts with her. In fact, she nursed a slim hope that they might have a future together. He had enlisted his friend Akin’s assistance in trying to track Becky down. For all his efforts, Akin was largely unsuccessful in doing this. It appeared that sooner after the meting in his parents’ house Becky had disappeared into thin air. Becky’s mum refused to tell anyone about Becky’s whereabouts. Akin had asked after Becky everywhere on her campus. She had appeared to have abandoned her studies. No one had seen her for a while and no one new where to locate her. Akin had staked out Becky’s house, hoping to see her emerge or enter the house he had dropped her off when Akin was in Nigeria. He had even tried to enquire in the neighbourhood, but no one seem to know anything. In the end Akin grew tired of the endless search, and advised Eniola to move on with his life. Becky most definitely had moved on, and wasn’t even thinking of Eniola.
Eniola refused to accept this, and so decide to return to Nigeria to find Becky by any means possible. On arrival, Eniola told his parents that he was in Nigeria for an unscheduled business trip. He was going to be away for a few days, and afterwards he would be returning back to the USA. He asked his mum for his auntie’s address, and took a taxi to the place given. On arrival he introduced himself to the man at the gate as Daniel from Abuja, with a message for madam. As soon as Becky’s mum saw Eniola she almost fainted. After the pleasantries, Eniola asked for Becky, to which his aunt asked why was he looking for her, and when did he actually arrive back in Nigeria. Eniola replied that he was in town for a brief business trip, and that as he hadn’t had been able to find out how she was feeling after the incident when they visited, he thought it a good idea to check on her while he was in town.
Becky’s mum was a bit relieved now, hoping Eniola hadn’t heard anything or being suspicious of anything. She told him that Eniola had recovered soon after, and had actually travelled out to Republic of Ireland. Eniola asked if he could have Becky’s address in Ireland, and her mum replied that of course she would be glad to give him the address. Unfortunately, she didn’t have it now she said, but as soon as she gets it she would make sure Eniola had it. Eniola didn’t know why he had this nagging feeling that his aunt was not interested in giving him the address. Furthermore, he was feeling that there was something his aunt was desperately trying to conceal, but he knew that there was no how he was going to find out anything from his aunt that she was not willing to reveal. He had finally come to a brick wall. With a heavy heart he decided there and then to return to the USA. If Becky wanted to contact her, he was sure she will, as he already gave her his contact details. He resolved to keep an open mind, and he would wait until he established contact with Becky. He already knew from the developments that Becky had to be somehow related to him, which meant that the possibility of a relationship was slim. He could have asked his aunt, but he knew that it would be unwise, especially if Becky hadn’t told her about them.
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Okay so what happened next? I'm anxious to read the next part o. Akowe OmaksPosted Oct 7, 2009 at 01:20 PM by Ph3y
- Just when you think it's coming to an end right? Soon come, my dear.
Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 04:35 PM by omaks - Ahhh, you're a real story teller. This is great. Keep it coming.Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 08:46 PM by mulan
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Omaks hurry up jo...now that am hooked u're insinuating that tory still long...hmmm
Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 11:36 PM by emj - Very intriguing story. Can't wait for the full gist lol.Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 11:58 PM by valteena
- Omak am waiting o.Posted Oct 9, 2009 at 09:36 AM by rina
