MARRIAGE IN THE JUNGLE

Chapter 1

The dynamism of the world was evident from the onset; human beings took their destiny right from birth. The only thing that remains constant is change. I knew it; I don't need much explanation to know that everything in the world happens for a reason.

God revealed Himself in many ways through what He created, mostly humans, animals, and the Marine Kingdom.

He created some that move about on two legs, some on four legs, while some go about with their chest, and some were given the grace to use both.

I have always wondered about who I am, how I was created, and my mission in this world. I know I am special and meant to be great.

But I was skeptical about who I am. I could speak with humans and also interact with the animals perfectly—it was so incredible.

My name is Igeadubi, better known as Ige. I hill from Jogu village, from the family of Ojala. My father's name is Mr. Ojala, and my mother's name is Aduke.

I like to mingle with both humans and animals. I enjoy playing around with humans during the day and at night moving around the bush with the animals. The animals and humans are almost the same in character; in fact, animals are more reliable than humans because they operate at a higher level of understanding. Where human beings mess up, the animals will maintain their steady energy. That sounds funny, but it isn't.

Due to their way of life, I wish to meet with them in numbers, so I searched for a particular place where they always gathered and the actual time.

Chapter 2

I could meet with them all. I noticed that after they had gone out searching for their daily meals, they would always come to a particular tree that's covered with leaves, gathering in numbers under the shade to rest and have some fun, imagine.

Since I had discovered their place of relaxation, I always went there, climbed the tree, and hid to watch them and their ways of life.

Several times I would be there on the shaded tree for hours, and none of them noticed I was around.

Jogu is a village that's surrounded by rivers, while the children find their joy in bathing at the stream. Every one of them learned and understood how to bathe without harming each other.

I always went to the stream with my elder brothers to bathe, but on this unfortunate day, we left home together with my elder brother Gbojuro.

When we got to the stream, we met some other friends of ours who were bathing. We also took off our clothes and joined them for bathing. We were all enjoying the bath when suddenly I discovered I couldn't find my brother Gbojuro among the others.

I couldn't believe what was happening, so I called the attention of the others to understand with me what was going on. Everyone at the stream came out to check if it was possible to find a solution to the matter, but all to no avail.

I started screaming from the river to the house; everybody had left the stream for their homes. I explained to my parents, and they were worried, so they quickly followed me to the scene.

Chapter 3.

But nothing could be done anymore.

That was how my elder brother Gbojuro perished in Osolu River. Tears rushed down my face, and life did not seem worth living to me anymore.

Imagine that it makes it the third person that Osolu River has taken away in that same year.

The first person was Orimola, and the second was Kesowo, while my brother Gbojuro happened to be the third person. All of this happened within a 3 to 4 month interval. That was how I lost my beloved brother to Osolu River. Whenever the incidents occurred, their bodies could not be found.

Meanwhile, the Marine Mother of River Osolu had once come to meet with the king of Jogu village, King Adeosho, to seek his help in order to form an alliance in a marriage-related matter. She told the king that she was short of men in her kingdom and needed some young men to come and marry her young queen. She pleaded to take good care of them, they would all become rich and invest in their father's land. She also said that if King Adeosho could do her the favor, she would forever be grateful to him.

King Adeosho disagreed. He said that in his land, that had never happened, and not in his own time would such an abominable act begin. He told the Marine Mother to look for help elsewhere. The Marine Mother was disappointed and took her leave.

But King Adeosho forgot to understand that it is not the day a child insults the Iroko tree that the Oluwere masquerade will fight back.

After the discussion between King Adeosho.

CHAPTER 4.

And the Marine Mother, King Adeosho called on his chiefs, explained everything to them, and told them that he disagreed with the Marine Mother's demand, and she left in anger. Every one of them aligned with the king, and they enjoyed wine and dine before departing.

The animals were so sensible that they had a king among them, and due honor and respect were given to those who were in charge of affairs.

During the times I have been mingling with the animals, I have made friends with.