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THE TALE OF DELILAH

Emilia Esi Maafo later known as Delilah is a orphan with wealth seeking syndrome. she is not willing to be a prey for the rich man she lives with. however one murder wouldn't stop her problems as she finds herself digging bigger holes for herself. would she find what she is truly looking for in life or would this be a story on her downfall

Drips · Urban
Not enough ratings
6 Chs

party of the century 1

Breaking news " the minister of education in Ghana has suddenly collapsed at his birthday party, his health status is currently unknown however doctors claims it not poisoning but internal organ failure, stay tune to know more"

" welcome to Ghana news, today we have with us Dr Thomas Offo,Head surgeon at Kole bu teaching hospital,Dr--------- "

" This is city news reporting from Kole bu ----"

And many other news channels like Adom,Joy fm broadcast this same issue,drawing panic and public unrest as many believed it to be"political cleaning "

" finally, I will be free" Emilia hum her childhood song as she things of the day's to come." The mantis stalk the cicadas

The mantis stalks the cicadas

Unaware of the oriole behind

Mommy is a cicadas, poor but

beautiful

Papa is a mantis preying on mommy

Delilah is a beauty

The pit for predators

"Cause only an apex predator can be a prey to attract predators. " 2x"

The entire song was written and sang to her by her late mother.

Emilia's childhood was a tragic story. Mother,once a school belle who got pregnant and ran off with the child in her womb becoming a drop out of senior high school, all in the name of love. Father, a jerk who got involved again with Emilia's aunt, got engages to her after 2 children while Emilia's mothet was still in hiding with her 3½ years daughter. Grand parents, were ashamed of her and her mother as their appearance back into the family aired the family taboo like secrets . In other to protect their in law they fed her mother drugs until she exhibited signs of madness, then threw her and her daughter out. Emilia mother wasn't entirely mad just unstable with shaken societal morals. Her manner of teaching Delilah was simple, "money is everything and everything is money" That is why she sold her daughter to Mr Danfo and took off to an unknown place.

" mommy, do you regret leaving Delilah,I have made it, "

The name Delilah became Emilia's after they lost everything. It carries her mother's hope that one day her child will cause the downfall of a man like Samson in the Bible and gain wealth."

" I have done it mom, it a pity you won't see it and if you come, I might send you on your way. " Emilia said with menace

FLASH BACK

Mr.Danfo looks as charming as usual with his hair groom and body suited even his pot belly hidden. Emilia as usual passes him the perfume he loves and cherish, the Berry perfume given by Emilia. " Thanks love" he declares and kisses her. She didn't dodge and shyly kisses him back. She immediately run out of the room,the man shook his head and laugh " soon, soon,I will show her who is daddy " Emilia with tears in her eyes runs pass Mrs Branso who didn't stop her. Infact,after last night incident, she wants t to draw a line however all her resolve desolve when she saw her crying again.she walks away. " this is all I can do for you, child".