Dad whether the money is mine or not we can just use it as a family.l dont have anything that l want money for.So you and mum should decide what to do with it.
Mr .Babu lovingly pinched Alia's cheeks and said my daughter is really sensible.He looked at his wife and asked about her opinion and Mrs.Babu said;
Husband recently there has been new constructed shops for renting near the village square.How about we open a shop there.We can keep the money as well as gaining more profits.
ln this way we can also relieve the Pressure Aziiza has to provide for us.
Mr .Bubu said wife you have a point there lets make something productive with this money.We are not going to waste it. The villagers are looking at us with sharp eyes. If we don't invest it properly, we will be the talk of the village in the future.
That night they made budget for the 6millions they got.They concluded that some of the money should start a family shop near the village square.
They all discussed that Alia should attend boarding school next academic year.lt was to prevent any mistakes from falling in love with other boys so they choose a single girls'school.
The rest of the money was to renovate their house and also send some to their old daughter Aziiza who leaves in the city.
They all slept with happy hearts.The next day Mr.Bubu went to see the shop owner and rented one.He started to buy everything needed and in one week everything was okay and the shop started to work.Some villagers were envious of him. So they started to point out how the shop won't last for too long but he proved them wrong when it stood firm and operate for years.
Alia was sent to her inlaw's house.The old woman was the happiest to see her.Alia was also surprised that she was a relative of her inlaws.
Alia and Mozey spent a month together but their interaction was just fair.To be honest Alia didnt feel anything for Mozey and Mozey also was giving more of his time to books.Thus at the end of the month no one felt hesitating to leave the other.
Alia was sent to a boarding school and her parents advised her to always know and remember where she came from before doing something.She put these words to her heart.To always be careful become her other sister.
On the other hand Mozey was sent to the United states of America to further his studies and he was to spend there 5years.He was escorted by his family to the airport and they left after seeing that the plane took off.
Years went by quickly and in the blink of an eye three years have passed.Alia finished her high school.After the exams she came back at her home to wait for their release.
Although she has been coming back home after every end of term but she never felt happier than today because she will take atleast 2-3 months waiting for the release of exams for her to join university.
One week after her return from school,her mother gave her a surprise small party at home.She turned 18 now which means she is a regarded as an adult according to the Ugandan constitution.
The party brought all her childhood and current friends together and they enjoyed themselves.What made her happy was that her elder sister whom she didnt see in the previous two years has also come today.She was so happy.Her mother gave her a set of jewerly which had earpins,necklace and a ring.She loved them so much.She was also given a cutie teddie bear by her sister Aziiza.Her father gave her a bracelet.According to the previous birthdays this was special to her and she loved seeing her family all together.
When the party finished her mother called her in the living room where her dad and sister were present too.
Alia you now turned 18 .l think you still remember this....She took a box from her husband's hand and handed to Alia.
Alia took the small box and her eyes immediately come insight with the engagement ring.She still remember everything until now.Every once in a while her thoughts used to go back to that day and wonder how they will be when her husband to be comes back.She couldnt help but panic some how.
lsnt it time to put that ring on dear.Her mother continued.
lts okay mum l will put it on.Alia said.What she really felt was fulfilling a debt when putting on that ring.To be honest she wasnt sure whether that guy will want her as a wife.Her inlaws treated her well but so what!!!What matters is the man she was engaged to.When she was at school she got to admire those student couples.She wish that her life was like them.Doing home work for your boyfriend.Move around school while holding hands.And other things of that nerture.But unfortunately life choose a different path for her.For her the happiness of parents come first.She loves them so much.Alia got the ring from her mum's hands and placed it on her finger.Although it has been with her mother for three years,but the ring still looked too good as if it has just been brought.Yes it pure gold like how her mother in law said.They are all happy for her.She went back to her room with her elder sister Aziiza.They chatted happily until midnight and f
Two weeks later Alia was called by her former school.They informed her that she had won a half bursary to Makerere University which is the best university in Uganda and the second in Africa.The caller also informed her to go for admission any day from tomorrow.She couldnt be any happier than this.She shouted even more.Called the name makerere like hundred times.She was with Robinah her best friend thus she said;Robinah my friend pinch me l think am dreaming.But its day light.Do l day dream? she asked herself.Robinah pinched her so hard.Ouccch it hurts you dont have to extert all your strength on it.Alia snapped.Serves you right... said Robinah with a smile.Alia couldnt believe it that she is joining that university.Her friends all wanted to join but the tuition is too high.What about she only have to pay half.This is unbelievable. She voiced out loud.She danced again and singing as well.Yeah,yeah am a luckychildYeah,yeah God lov
Alia reached in the city at exactly 8:00am in the morning.She called her sister Aziiza and informed her about her arrival.Aziiza was off work and immediately went to find Alia who was still waiting at the bus park.Seeing Aziiza Alia jumped into her arms.l missed you big sis she said.l missed you more baby sis said Aziiza and they hugged each other again.Here are what mum sent for you take it first with you at home am going to the university to get the admission forms.We will talk later said Alia.Ok baby be safe on the way we will celebrate when you return.Aziiza said happily. She is happy that her sister is getting what she didn't get. Education. Back then their parents were so poor to even send her to school to further her education after she had completed her ordinary level. So she choose to come in the city and work to support the family.She wasn't clever as her young sister who won free education from primary one to secondary. May be if Alia stu
That night Alia couldn't sleep.She kept tossing in the bed.She finally managed to sleep late in the midnight.She had a dream.she was walking too speedy and as if trying to catch up to someone.But the person who she was after too was also walking on a very high speed.She frowned trying to stretch her legs to move faster but couldn't.She stopped chasing him and he disappeared in the dark alley.She felt sad and her mind was sure that the person was very important to her. But seems that he didn't care about her at all.When she turned to go back to where ever she came from,She met eyes with her grandma who said to her.Dear things always happen for the reason dont panick always be calm.Dear also some things may become like a mistake but they may also become for the better stay strong.She woke up.Alia was confused about the dream.Who was the man she was chasing? And Why did her dreamt of her dead grandma speaking to her.She was ou
The two Babu sisters left from their parents home to the Ouma family.All the way Alia was anticipating of how she is going to face her would be husband soon. May l just let nature take its course. She sighed.Currently at the Ouma house hold everyone is busy with anything he/ she can do.Workers are every where trying to redecorate the house. Mrs Ouma wants only the best. Although she lives in the village but she 5hebsame standards as those city women. She isn't inferior to them. And Mozey her other son has been a way from home for many years so she wanted him to find some changes.The family has three sons Musa,Munir and Mozey with no girls.Musa is the oldest,Munir the second and Mozey the last born.Musa is married to Alaysa the daughter of the vice chairman of Lusaka village and works and owns an electric appliance shop in the neigbhouring big town Villa maria.They have two kids both boys.Munir is a footballer at the national team of the
Munir's gaze followed Aziiza until she disappeared from his sight.He felt bad because she doesnt remember him at all.He mistook Alia to be Aziiza the first time he saw her.He and Aziiza went to the same primary school and studied two years together in the same secondary school.He left the school to another which he throught was better to take his talent of being a footballer to the higher level.But he lost his dear friend.He thought that he will never see her again.These two sisters are much more alike but now when he saw her he recognised her at once.Because she has a beauty spot near her lips.He remembered how she used to be a simple girl and its what he loved about her.When he thought that he will never see her again,he saw Alia who was engaged to his brother.He felt really bad and dated Remmy.He didnt want to have any grudges with a family member much less his own brother.He is extremelly happy that Alia is Alia and A
Today everyone woke up early and they started to prepare for the party.ln Mozey's bed room.Mozey woke up and his eyes glanced at the girl on the bed.He slept on the sofa because they are not lovers even though they are engaged.Without any make up the girl is still beautiful.She doesnt deserve this.l have already wasted her six years of waiting now that am here let me clear up things.He thought and gave a long sigh then entered the bathroom for a bath.He came out and got dressed in a black pant and a white shirt followed by a black coat.He looked too handsome and fresh.He sprayed his body with a perfume that woke up Alia.She couldn't breath and felt herself suffocating. She is allergic to perfumes with a strong scent.She was dazed for a moment but later realised that she was late for today's function.You finally woke up said Mozey.Ya am late though Alia replied not looking at him.Go make yourself ready there i
Ok guys lets go the party has started already.Mozey said as he held Linda's hand into his.They first put on their graduation gowns.They reached the garden were the party has been held.Their seats were already reserved for them because Mozey told the organizers of their presence.The villagers' eyes felt sore looking at the two women Linda and Benna.Their hair is painted with different colours.For them who leave in the village and get used to see women with only black hair,these women were nothing as good as prostitutes.Some of them referred to them as Mombasa ghosts.So they hated them at first glance and from time to time they gossiped about them, throwing disgusting looks towards them.Ladies and Gentlemen of Lusaka village ,neigbhours and people from other areas all over the country l greet you all.The MC yelled.Am very happy today that we have this function take place in our village.lts not just any simple one but a very important beca