Blood And Water - Episode 9
Hello guys can I ever be forgiven, from the bottom of my heart, I sincerely apologize for this long delay due to my kind of work but I promise to end it soon and put an end to the long delay so please bear with me.
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Previously on the last episode;
On the arrival and coronation of the new king', he continued, "the whole world will witness a tepid growth of Okore land. Men and women on the farms would reap bumper harvests than ever in our land.
Mortality of children and adults would reduce to nothing while barren women would carry children born through their wombs. Women with pragnacies will have safe and peaceful delivery.
Read " The Pain Of The Poor " by the same author ( Nnenna books )
. Ashe! ati ashe!!"(Amen and Amen) Odessa had affirmed and concluded.
Others in the palace chorused same. The old man became elated that he was able to carry the day after all. " They dare not disobey the the oracle or else. ....." He thought and smiled broadly while rising from his seat.
The people smiled though, not knowing the thought of the priest while most among the former King's children pretended to be happy
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. They gathered yams, corns and plenty of fruits, assorted spices,and one tin of red oil.
They also got one sack of salt including one bail of white cloth with four cocks and three hens. They packed all these together carefully. To servants were appointmented to carry the heavy load after the elderly Ifa priest. Two guards were to accompany him and servants along with the gifts to his house.
It was in order to avoid any attack from hoodlums along the way to Amule compound, Odyssey,sang joyously :
' Ifa ki puro! Ifa ki sole!!
Ifa ki puro! Ifa sole!!
......Ohunkohun to ba sele infanwi! !!'
There were drum - beats and songs from the inner chambers as men and women in the palace sang with him while the most senior prince, Obayigo opened the floor with dancing steps, others soon follow.
" After all", thought the prince, "a man is a man . I have all the wealth and powers to shake the town if I wish. But, I will give the king all the support he deserves so that I can continue to hold my ground".
He danced with the women and others to the extent that beads of sweat were forming on his forehead.
The new king must be crowned on the next market day, which is the seventh day from then.
Dear friends what do you think of this story which do you prefer between this, and the pain of the poor. please do let me know.
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You are forgiven but I almost did not want to forgive you ooo. So don't repeat it again. Lol. Thanks dear for the update
My dear sis am so sorry I promise you would have the next episode by tomorrow morning k and thanks for always stopping by.
I'll be waiting dear. Thank you
God bless your memory
Thanks alot dear