Rev's Daughter

The Journey

It has been 10 years and 5 months since I lost my treasure, my world, the only thing that matters to me. My lovely baby, Mrs Kate Brandon lamented as she sat in a well decorated furnished sitting room, round with furnitures and beautiful sculptures and painting on the wall a giant picture of her and her husband leaning above the four corner television sets. She has not aged a bit since the accident. After the accident, she had lost her husband and child, her husband body was recovered but her child is lost forever. She has stopped searching for her since she know it is already her fate to be separated from each other, she finds consolation in her son Adam and her adopted daughter, Claire. She remember telling her husband that she had a bad dream concerning their trip to Baruku. Her husband has suggested for the trip for them to get away from the noisy environment of Zaka, Kate had bad feelings about it, since her mother told her on her dying bed that she will lost her daughter for a greater purpose, she had been afraid, she had been extra cautious of her little girl, her mother had already told her she won't avoid the prophecy, she had wanted to avert it but it is impossible. she had come from family of witches but since witches are being hunted, her family lie low, and nobody from her family practices witch ever again but when she gave birth, her mother had a vision, she had told her that she has given birth to a powerful witch, she will be the one to stop the evil witches and unite mankind and their kind, she never wanted such for her daughter but what will she do, it is a prophecy, it must surly come to pass.

Zaka is a big town far bigger than kanga, it is a noisy business area. People from kanga sometimes come their for business since their close. The Brandon is well known for their business of gold and diamonds. After the death of Brandon, Kate had taking over the business with the help of his husband younger brother Basile, who had helped her a lot in the business and raising the children.

Adam and Claire has everything they need, love of their mother and and love from family members. Claire knowing that she is adopted makes her not to feel belonged, Kate has tried to make her understand the fact that she is her daughter blood or not but still she so hard-headed. All the love is never enough for her, she feels like she has to do something for her mother for adopting her but what could she do, she know that her mum is not yet over her lost daughter and it affects her, maybe it is her luck she was never found.

Claire, Kate called absente minded Claire who is lost in her thoughts in their balcony, she tapped her from the back. Oh! Mum, you're here, she tries to cover the fact that she is lost in her own thoughts. What are you thinking? Kate asked her. Nothing mum and what makes you think I'm thinking something? Don't give me that look, I know you, something is bothering you. Mum I'm fine, nothing apart from my studies is bothering me ok, just relax and stop worrying about me. OK if you say so. So Adam told me about you Going for quiz competition at konga? Yes mum, it is not just me, we're four. Alright but I don't see you reading now? Mum please!! Fine, remember me telling you about this mother and daughter talk I want have with you? I do mum but mum before you say anything I want to remind you I'm not a kid anymore, I already know where this talk is going to but just you know I will be sixteen soon and I'm also graduating from high school. I know this talk is all about you see Kay and I, we are not doing anything and I can take care of yourself. Kate is dump founded, she kept staring on her daughter who now claims is all grown up. Claire I just want you to be careful that's all, I know you are all grown up now but I'm still your mum and when I see things I don't like I will talk to you about it. I know you are all grown up and you can take care of yourself but I'm still your mum, their are things you need to know you don't. Mum this is 21st century any sixteen year old who don't know what's going on in this century is an imbecile. I know where you're going Mum, we know all about s*x, getting pregnant, abortion and death, Kay and I are not dating ok. Kate is not so surprised that she knew all this but she still want to enlightening her on that but it seems that Claire knows more than she thought.

At dinner at night, it is a long wooden table with four chairs in each side , designed with napkins and cutlery. Kate had instructed the maids to make Claire's favorite which is jellof rice and vegetables, she don't joke with it, Adam thinks her mum is being partial when it comes to Claire, ever since childhood, she got all the attention, all the love and care more then him that's biological child but he is not jealous, he sees it as his mum trying to impress Claire, he thinks female child needs more attention than male. Since she is her younger sister he doesn't have a problem with it but sometimes he thinks girls are gullible and weak. Ya they are weaker version. I wonder how God chooses a weaker rib out of all the rib in Adam rib cage, since I'm also Adam I will do a better job more than the other Adam, I will let God take a stronger rib off me to create a stronger version of me, Adam smiled as all this things were going on, in his head.

Four different storey buildings all painted yellow and green with flowers rounded each of them, the purple hibiscus makes it attractive, the cent of the roses feels the air, different cars are parked at the car lunge. Claire, someone shouted as she stepped down from the car, it's her friend Aria, a beautiful, tall and slim girl. Oh! Love you came late, she said as she stood few steps away from Claire. Come here you little pumpkin, Claire flattered her as she stretched out for a hug. Adam greeted Aria as he walk pass them. Hey Adam, what are you doing in our school today? Claire asked with all impunity. Here is also my school if you have shot memory, I know but you graduated if I can remember vividly or didn't you make your papers, Claire is now curious to know but Adam is not in the mood for all her crap, he waved his hands and made a face in a way that annoyed Aria , your brother is rude she told Claire, I know but you asked for it she walked pass her, Claire whom she is rooting to support her, supported her brother instead. Both of you are scum, Aria shouted but Claire is already far.

Claire is preparing for her quiz against kanga, she hasn't been there before, so she is afraid of losing to a smaller school because compare to st Theresa, st Stephen is a small college but that's not her problem, her problem is how smart the students could be, she knows her capabilities but not others, she is curious and same time frightened. She didn't know when her chemistry teacher enter the class,she is lost in her own thoughts. Claire ; Mrs Thompson snapped her fingers on her face. Yes mam, she stood up with force. Your mind is not even her, do you mind sharing with the class what you are thinking? No ma, she didn't know when she said "no MA" and she regretted it once it came out. I was thinking about the quiz she said, what about the quiz? I'm thinking about the school, the type of student we're going to meet, whether intelligent or dumb. Claire this is chemistry class, you better shove all those thoughts in your head for now, it's not just about winning, this is your final year and you have to pass my subject. Claire hated Mrs Thompson for some reason, Claire thinks she is full of herself, never willing to give advice, it is always her subject nothing else matters to her.

During break, Claire had to go to the library for some reading sessions with her colleagues,she likes associating herself with those she thinks they are better than her in academic condition, that's why Aria is her best friend,Aria is one hell of a brilliant girl and also Kay who is the best in chemistry and physics, he solves them as if he is born to do it, as if he is meant for chemistry and physics. That's why Claire is all over him like a little kitty.

After school, Adam came to pick Claire up, he is waiting for Claire when a fair lady approached him. Hey Adam, Adam looked up to behold this beauty goddess, he was astonished for a greater moment, it is OK to stare Adam, I know I'm beautiful but starry-eyed? I didn't expect it from you. Adam wanted to say something but the words are not coming fort, his own voice has betrayed him in a time like this he hated it but this woman is doing something to him in a way he he couldn't explain, who are you, Adam finally open his mouth to say. Who I am is not important but I want to ask you, where is your sister? My sister? How do you mean where is my sister? Claire is in her class, I'm waiting for her. I didn't mean Claire, I mean your real sister? Adam looked at him for a moment before replying her. My sister is dead, why do you bring up her issue here, I don't like remembering it please and who are you to know about my dead sister?

Adam, why are you jumping through the window while the down is open? Why I am I jumping the window while the door is open he repeated the same words of hers, what's that supposed to mean? I have never jump any window all my life. No you haven't but you kept jumping the window. Adam find your sister, it's almost time , you have to find her. How would I find a dead person? Or my God or else she's not dead? He pointed at the lady with his eye wide open. Bingoo, now you're thinking fast. Wait are you telling me my sister is alive? No, you said it yourself. Adam! Adam!! Wake up. Adam got up from the car. You're sleeping? Are you OK?, ya I'm fine, just tired. Are you through? Yes, ok we can go now. Adam starts the car and drove off.

At home, Adam kept recalling the dream he had at school, he is not sure if it was a dream or reality because it seems real, and he wants to believe it is real, he want believe his sister is alive and healthy somewhere. After dinner that night, when everyone had gone to bed, he went to over to see her mum personally. He walked to her door and knocked before entering.. ; it's already late baby, why are you still up? Mum I want to discuss something with you ;, what is it son, mum I had a dream but it seems like reality. What's the dream all about, he narrated his dream to her. Mrs Kate, smiled and hold him on his two shoulder, yes my darling, your sister is alive someone to fulfill the prophecy, you will see her again but not now. When the time comes, she will summon all the witches and you won't be left out. OK mum at least knowing that she is alive is a relief, yes dear it is and please don't let Claire hear of it, I don't want her to feel uncomfortable please. I know mum. Goodnight mum. Goodnight sweetheart. He left to his room. Lay on his bed and slept off.