The Deserted Brother

“We need one another” …...... Oluk said, “Forgive me, brother, for I was unconscious of my deeds. I beg, I have learned a lot and now I admit my fault.”…….. In a two-minute silence, Odwil too responded with tears dropping out of his eyes while holding tight to his brother's right hand. He said in a calm voice, “You are my brother, my only biological brother. I have forgiven you for all you did to me unconsciously. May God also forgive you and may we always live as one, for unity is strength. Come! Please come and take over my second house which I completed building just a week ago.” ………………………………….. Odwil James and Oluk Peter were two biological brothers raised by a single parent, Mr.Olek John, following the loss of his wife in a fatal accident. Mr. Olek embarked on nurturing his children into morally upright and dependable members of society. Contrary to his expectations, his elder son, Oluk Peter inconsiderately ignored his labored struggle. The devil-may-care attitude of the latter manifested initially when the two were sent to work together in the garden and later, following the death of their father. Mr. Olek died at a time when his younger son, Odwil was an O' Level student and the elder, a graduate and working electrical engineer. Oluk deliberately defied helping his younger brother financially to further his studies despite his high income. This pioneered great desertion, and the young man resorted to marriage. The life he led with his trophy wife was characterized by misery and torture. A former business friend of Olek, Mr. Ojuka Jesse later chanced upon the couple and came to their rescue in Kampala when Odwil was invited for a job work at his brother’s company. Upon reaching Kampala, Odwil was so impressed by the initial illimitable love Oluk bestowed them. But later, the latter underwent a turnabout following a critical appraisal of his company management leading to the neglect of his brother and the family. Amazingly, Oluk who owned a grand lucrative company was reduced and his company ruined by corrupt officials to the termination of its activities by courts of law. He was compelled to sell off all his property to pay off company debts, but the funds he raised were inadequate to meet his requirements. To a great surprise, the deserted brother had grown rich by that time, he turned out sympathetic to his elder brother despite all the hardships he encountered through him. He came to his relief in a desperate and dramatic scene that reunited them to live peacefully in harmony. Enjoy reading, and have fun. As the author, I advise you to follow it consistently from one chapter to another for a better understanding.