Chapter 6

• The next day.
• I woke up very early in the morning as soon as the cock crowed, I checked the old wall clock and saw that it's just 4:00 am.
• ' 6 days more to go. ' I thought sadly.
• The morning was a little colder than usual just like my mood, who would be happy to know that they'll get married off soon to an old geezer.
• ' What a life! ' I mumbled.
• I then decided to do some meditation before going back to bed as it's too early to be awake.
• I stood up from my bed and walked towards my cupboard and after searching briskly for minutes I finally found what I was looking for.
• It was a book with a black hardcover.
• It's The Bible.
• I kept it in a secluded place because I knew that I'll be dead meat if my mom or dad should find it there.
• My village Served Idols, They don't believe in God so anything about Jesus Christ or the Bible is completely forbidden.
• I was once an unbeliever like them till I got converted after encountering Christ after listening to the Salvation message by one of the foreign Missionaries three years ago when My Friend was still here.
• I was aware that for now, there's nothing I could do to prevent the marriage and circumcision from happening though I badly want to.
• There's only one way and that's to hand over my burden to the Lord.
• His word says.
• * Cast your cares upon the Lord for he shall sustain thee. *
• I opened my Bible to my favorite verse which is the book of Matthew 6:33.
• It says.
• * Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and other things shall be added until it. *
• After reading this, I felt calm and reassurance.
• I closed my Bible, kept it safe again, and lied on my bed to continue my sleep.
• My lifestyle is boring, I know it, all I have been doing for the past two weeks is to, Sleep, Eat and Meditate.
• Well, young girls are told to cherish the little time they have left as that might be the only one they'll have before marriage, I didn't for once doubt that.
• I'll just have to keep believing and see the way it goes after all it's not in my power to stop all of this.
• ' Whatever happens, happens for the best. ' This was the last thing I said to myself before I fell asleep.
• The next time I woke up it was already morning as the blinding lights of the sun shone through my room.
• I checked the old wall clock and wasn't that Suprised to know that it's already, 8 am.
• ' No wonder the day is already bright. '
• ' Waaah! I wish I could find a way out from all of this! ' I cried inwardly.
• I stood up from my bed and was about to head into the bathroom to take my bath when a knock was heard at the door.
• After making sure that my Clothes were okay, I went ahead to open the door, and almost immediately my Mom's face came into view.
• From her expression, she looks displeased.
• ' What now! ' I thought.
• " Good, Morning, Mom. " I greeted as I got on my knees.
• " Morning, do you know what time it is? " She inquired Angrily.
• " It's just 8 am. " I replied.
• " What do mean by just 8 am?, You are just waking up at 8 am when your mates are already on the farm, When did you become this lazy, Lisa! , I didn't raise you this way! So why did you want to bring shame to me and your father? " She ranted nonstop.
• " But mom, I don't have anything much to do today So I don't need to wake up that early alright? " I reasoned.
• " Really? And you still have the guts to say it? , Have you forgotten that your Husband is coming to visit you today or don't tell me that you are waiting for him to arrive before you start Preparing? "
• ' He's not my Husband! ' I ranted inwardly.
• " I am sorry mom, I'll get prepared soon. " I replied in a relenting manner, as I couldn't find words to refute I could only relent.
• " Good, and yes don't forget to apply some makeover. " She said.
• " Alright, Mom. "
• " By the way, you aren't allowed to leave your room today till your husband arrives. "
• " But mom, What about my breakfast? " I asked.
• " Imagine, all you ever think of is food, I wonder how you'll survive in your Husband's house, anyways your food will be brought up here for you. "
• " Oh... Okay, Mom. "
• Soon, she left my room and I was left alone in deep thoughts.
• Judging from the way Everyone is acting, it seems like they don't trust me enough to allow me to move freely.
• ' Are they probably thinking that I'll run away? '
• I don't think so because where will I run to.
• I am very sensible to Realize that running away isn't an option at all as it will only worsen my situation.
• But what to do?
• I can't just seat here idling away doing nothing while some people decide my future for me.
• This is my life and I have every right to decide for myself but what now?
• Where are my fundamental Rights?
• What now?
• Am I just going to go with the flow or what?
• I wish I knew what to do.
• Damnit!
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