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Mira Quinn

A year ago

AMA'S STORY

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I sat in my grandmother's hut and thought so deeply.

I could swear Ken was so in love with me but why did I see him kissing Annie under the mango tree near the village square?

 

We were together last night. We sat by the fire in front of his hut and had such a good time. He even said he'll be coming to start our marriage rites soon. So what misfortune has my eyes seen just now?

 

Was it because I didn't let him get intimate with me as he wanted?

Grandma Eli has always taught me to never let a man see me naked unless he paid my bride price. It'll be a shame to me,she said.

Was I offending the gods by listening to my grandmother? Why would they let another woman take my Ken away from me? 

 

"Ama! Ama!!"

Grandma's voice brought me to reality. I quickly went out to attend to her. One look at me and she could tell I wasn't okay. She said we could talk about what was on my mind later. But I had to go to the stream to fetch water first. I smiled and went to get ready for the stream. 

 

I met Annie on the way. She pretended not to see me. I was never the violent type,I didn't have any interest in confronting her or starting a fight.

Grandma Eli told me that I should never fight another woman over a man. So I just passed her by quietly.

 

I was almost at the stream when I saw Ken hugging a lady. My heart skipped a beat. I panicked for a while.

When I regained my composure, I took another look again.

That was when I realized it was Eliza,his sister.

 

I took a little laugh at myself. Then I remembered what happened last night, I felt anger filling up my veins. I decided to say nothing and go my way.

 

I heard a familiar voice call my name. Of course,it was Ken. He looked at me,smiled and asked why I just ignored him. I couldn't believe my ears. 

He's asking me why I ignored him?

 

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