CHAPTER 2
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That morning, Mrs Brenda traveled to a faraway community. She visited the Agbara shrine. When she arrived the shrine,she removed her shoes before entering the shrine, which appeared eerie and intimidating. She sat on the ground,and waited for the great Agbara to finish his ritual with the gods.
Once he completed the liberation, Agbara turned and face Mrs Brenda. "My daughter, I know why you've come,.You want your neighbor to become a beggar."
"Ah, yes, Baba. You already know it."Mrs Brenda replied
Agbara took a charm from a pot and handed to her. "Take this charm, apply it to your hand, and shake your neighbor hand. Her life will change dramatically."
Mrs Brenda took the charm and thanked him profusely, saying, "Wow, Baba, thank you so much" She pulled out money from her purse and dropped it on a plate, and left the shrine.
In the afternoon, Michael went to Mrs Justina apartment and knocked on the protector. Sonia came out of the house and opened the protector,
"Good afternoon," Michael greeted with a smile.
"Good afternoon," Sonia replied, smiling back.
"Is your mother around?" Michael asked.
"Yes, she is in the sitting room," Sonia replied,she stepped aside to let Michael in.
Michael and Sonia entered the sitting room together, and Michael quickly walked up to Mrs Justina, who was sitting on a couch, and knelt before her.
"Ma, please forgive my mother," Michael begged, his head bowed.
Mrs Justina quickly stopped him from kneeling further and raised him up. "Michael, my child,Please, don't kneel. I'm not angry with you or your mother."
Michael stood up, looking relieved. "Thank you, ma. I really appreciate"
"You're welcome."Mrs Justina said
On Sunday morning, as Mrs Justina and Sonia were about to leave for church, Mrs Brenda emerged from her flat and rushed towards them.
"Mummy Sonia, good morning!" she greeted
"Ah...Mummy...Mummy Michael, good morning and happy Sunday to you," Mrs Justina replied, surprised by Mrs Brenda sudden friendliness.
"Happy Sunday to you too, my sister.I came to apologize for my behavior yesterday. I'm sorry for pouring water on you."Mrs Brenda said
"It's nothing, besides Michael has already apologized yesterday. I'm not angry with you."Mrs Justina replied
"You're sure?"Mrs Brenda asked
"Yes, I am," Mrs Justina answered.
"Alright then, we're good neighbors again," Mrs Brenda said, extending her hand for a handshake.
"Yes" Mrs Justina replied and they shook hands
"Let me go to church now, we're late."Mrs Justina said
"Okay, please put me in your prayers," Mrs Brenda requested, her smile hiding her true intentions.
"I will," Mrs Justina replied, and hopped into the car and drove away.
Mrs Brenda stood outside, a wicked grin spreading across her face. "Ehen, now my mission is accomplished. Your smile will turn to sorrow soon," she said to herself.
Just then, Michael emerged from the house, dressed smartly and holding a Bible.
"Mummy, I'm off to church."he said
"Okay, my son," Mrs Brenda replied
Michael walked away and Mrs Brenda entered the house
On Monday afternoon.Sonia and Michael gisted as they walked home from school in the scorching sun.
"Michael, I'm having trouble with a math problem. Can you help me out?"Sonia asked
"Which problem?" Michael asked
"2x + 5 = 11. I don't know how to solve for x," Sonia explained.
"Don't worry, I'll help you out with it this evening," Michael said reassuringly.
"Thanks, Michael.I really appreciate," Sonia replied
"No problem," Michael said
"You're my senior for life! I don't know what I would do without you."Sonia teased
Michael burst into laughter,"Hahaha,Senior for life, huh?"
Sonia sighted her mother begging by the roadside from afar. She felt ashamed
Michael noticed her gaze and followed it. "Sonia, isn't your mother over there?" he asked
"Yes, it's her."Sonia replied
"Why is she begging?"Michael asked
Sonia had already dashed away. Michael quickly ran after her, catching up to her a few feet away.
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