Ada went to the stream fetch the water and came back with tears still rolling down her eyes.
Ada why are you crying her uncle asked
She must have gotten into a fight Ada aunty said
No, yes, I been enter fight with one small boy for road so uncle you don't have to worry I go dey okay . Ada said
are you okay you re my relative and something happened to you and you re telling me not to worry , Ada drop that water and go to sleep Ada uncle said
But honey they re still work to do in the house" Ada aunty said
work like what those children inside don't they have hands to sweep this compound and warm the food must Ada do everything in the house." Ada uncle said
Hmm so this is what you are doing now right having her back but it's okay Ada aunty said as she angrily went inside
Chidera , Obiora , Nathaniel. Ada uncle shouted at his children as they all came out
What are you guys still doing on bed by this time don't you have work to do or something Ada uncle said
Ah ah Daddy Ada is supposed to do everything nah the children said chorally.
common will you go and do the house chores and leave my presence. Ada uncle shouted as he left for bathroom
So Ada you are now bribing my husband right let my husband go to work you will fill this house with water and I will still flog you for allowing my chilɗren to stress their self to do the chores Ada aunty said
Oh God where I go run go now I no get anybody wey go help me wetin I go do now Ada said with tears again in her eyes
Ada The Village Girl 2