Girl Child

Sunrise, Sunset, a new day begins at the Iruson family with the sound of a painful scream from a woman in labour. Mr Iruson Ichibor the head of the Iruson family could be seen moving about like the tail of a Gecko. Shortly after the display of Mr Iruson the midwife came out and Iruson rushed to her, how is my wife and my baby boy he asked, all the midwife could say at that moment was they are fine and suddenly a voice was heard a girl, a girl the same words were repeated thrice and Mr Iruson's face could explain his disappointment on his wife and the new born baby girl.
Five days had passed and Mr Iruson was not seen by his wife and the preparation of her baby naming ceremony was ongoing. It was the 8th day of the week, the naming ceremony of Mr and Mrs Iruson's new born baby girl. The ceremony began, drinks and food were served and Mr Iruson was seen at the scene just once and the celebration was done and everyone went to their various homes with Osaro in their lips ( the name given to Mr and Mrs Iruson baby).

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Osaro has become a year old and with the help of God and her mum's care, she was able to walk at 9 months which was unusual for kids at her age, Mr Iruson was still as disappointed as the day of Osaro's birth and could not even perform fatherly duties towards Osaro, her mum became her parents.

As time flew by, Osaro's two year birthday was already as close as the nose to the mouth and her mum was going about preparing a special present for Osaro why her dad was busy with his own special" birthday present. It is the D day and Osaro was seen roaming about from one edge of their big compound to the other, Osaro, her mum called and she hurriedly went to her mum with a big smile on her face and a bigger joyful smile arrived when the present was given to her, it was a box of soft toys and building blocks. Osaro Joy knew no bounds, but will it last forever ? Not long after the encounter with her mum, her dad Mr Iruson arrived with a pack of candies and a soft angelic teddy bear, Osaro as a kid hurriedly rushed to the candies and started digging before her mum arrived. Mrs Iruson was shocked seeing her husband with their child after a long time of being absent, she then thanked her husband for making Osaro's day with her kneeling on the floor. Papa Osaro thanks for the .. she couldn't finish the statement because of Osaro sudden cough and she turned to her daughter only to find out that Osaro was not able to breathe properly again, she called out to her neighbor and Osaro was taken to the nearest clinic and was admitted instantly.

After all tests had been carried out the doctor told Mrs Iruson that her two year old daughter was poisoned and all that was ringing in Mr Iruson's head was the name of Mr Iruson and she hurriedly told the neighbor to stay with Osaro and went home. On reaching the house she met Osaro father drinking and celebrating that his problem was gone, she turned the table with anger and said what have she even done to you, without a word Mr Iruson left the scene leaving his wife without remorse.

Mrs Iruson is seen in the ward with Osaro and after some minutes Osaro could finally move, and speak. With happiness Osaro's mother called the doctor and she was told that they will be discharged in an hour after proper examination. OSARO ( my God exists) said Mrs Iruson as she looked at her daughter.

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Many years have passed after the Osaro poison incident and she has now grown into a beautiful teenage girl at age 16.

Yesterday was the best day of my life said Osaro to her childhood friend Omege,

why won't it be when the dream of every girl has been fulfilled by you, you celebrated your sweet sixteen yesterday and everyone teenage girl in this community rejoiced and enjoyed with you and here you are saying it's the best day of your life, of course if not this what again did we expect to be the best or maybe marriage ceremony?

You have now passed your boundary, said Osaro as she pursues her friend into their compound. Osaro! Osaro!! Mr. Iruson called and she quickly ran toward her father's direction, call your mother he said and Osaro left to call her mother, mummy! mummy!! Father is calling you she said as she quickly leaves to go and continue her chase with Omege.

Mrs Iruson is seen with her husband discussing when a loud voice is heard; no she is too young and I would not allow it while I live, she must marry Mr Okhizu the other voice replied with a harsh tone as Mr Iruson is seen walking out of the room.

The sun has set and Mrs Iruson was still sober due to the discussion she had with her husband, mummy what happened Osaro asked and Mrs Iruson quickly wipe out her tears and face Osaro nothing is going to happen to you she said and Osaro hug her tightly while they both weep. Later that evening Mr Iruson came with some elderly people into the compound with only one looking like someone at the same age as Mr Iruson, He called out to his wife and their daughter Osaro. Mrs Iruson offered the guests some salutations while Osaro followed her lead, they were offered water and some drinks as the discussion began.

these are the kinsmen of Mr Okhizu Osaro husband to be and this is Mr Okhizu said Mr Iruson, Mrs Iruson was perplexed because she could not believe that Papa Osaro could stoop to the extent of giving their daughter to his age mate, all she could do was to accept and be happy. Mr Okhizu was introduced to Osaro and marriage rites were performed with an agreement stating that Osaro will be giving to Mr Okhizu on the next Eshili festival ( Beans festival) and this rites were the beginning of joy for Mr Iruson and also the beginning of sadness for Osaro.

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Sadly the day which Osaro had prayed never to arrive came by and the house was full of sadness.

Tomorrow is Eshili so make sure she is beautifully dressed and adored with hair beads on time because Mr Okhizu said he and his people will be here early. Mr Iruson told his wife who at this moment could still not hold her sorrow. Yes Papa Osaro she will be properly adored, said Mrs Iruson as she continues weeping.

Osaro! Osaro!! Osaro, open the door, was the cockcrow of the Eshili festival in the Irusons house.

Door opened as Mrs Iruson went in with her beautiful wedding dress and jewelries. Good morning mom Osaro said as she burst into tears once again. It will be fine my child, Just as your name my God will exist for you in everything Mrs Iruson said as she dresses up Osaro for her send forth ceremony.

People were not invited since it was not an happy occasion so it was just the family of Mr Iruson and that of Mr Okhizu that were present, Osaro was led out by her mother to her father and was later taken away by the Okhizus saying goodbye to her family and friends in a sorrowful manner.

After Osaro's departure Mrs Iruson was taken to the clinic because she was dizzy and she was later confirmed that she was expecting.

Mr Iruson joy knew no bounds meanwhile Mrs Iruson was still very sad about Osaro's departure. The Eshili dance ceremony finally arrived and Mr Iruson was seen as the happiest and most fulfilled man in the ceremony.

Mortals and pestle words exchanged could be heard at a distance and palm wine were tapped making the ceremony more fun and lovely. One could hear the sound of drums from afar just as Mrs Iruson could feel the pain of her daughter even when she is absent in the Eshili teenagers dance.

Mr Iruson shared and celebrated with everyone stating that he sent her first child off another bouncing one came but to Mrs Iruson and Osaro this was titled the worst Eshili festival ever.

Good morning our wife said Oge. Mr Okhizu's sister as she continues her duty. Osaro's face could tell that she was not happy and she could not do anything rather than to cry and continuously obeying her husband and this made her more sad.
Osaro, a loud voice called out to her as she quickly ran to the direction of the voice, only to see that it was Mr Okhizu that called her.
Yes sir, Osaro answered with an unnoticed sound and this made Mr Okhizu angry. I told you anytime I call you, your response should be yes my husband as he takes his seat and asks Osaro to sit.
Osaro!
Yes my husband she replied almost weeping.
good....
I called you this morning to list my rules and regulations for you so that you can understand me better.
Yes my husband Osaro said.
My number one rule is what I have let you know already which is the response to my call, second you must moan like every other lady even when you're not enjoying what I'm giving cause that is what your seniors do, that is your co wives.
Yes my husband said Osaro as Mr Okhizu continue with the lists and Osaro departed afterwards.
ohh, today is just too fast said Osaro as she does the dishes, I can't wait to have my night rest.
Osaro! Osaro!! mama Adana ( Osaro co wife) called.
Yes mummy Adana I am here doing the dishes she replied.
Ohh, okay I want to let you know that it's your turn to keep our husband bed warm tonight since it is also your welcoming night into his room and also I know what you might be going through cause Omona too was like you when she was married to papa Adana's brother and today you can see that she is use to life in this house.
Okay mummy Adana, but what do you mean by it is my welcoming night and why do I have to keep his bed warm?
you won't understand since you're still very young my dear, keeping the bed warm means you have to perform your wifely duties to your husband. Meaning you have to get intimate and start preparing to have children.
Mummy Adana, but I have never gotten intimate before so I seriously don't know how to plus he said I have to ummm.... moan that you always do that and I don't know what that is too.
Oooh Osaro my dear, moan means sweet sounds you make during the process of getting intimate with your husband.
Oooh God why do I have to come to this world through the Iruson family, Osaro said as tears rolled down her cheeks.
It is time Osaro said Mama Adana as she held Osaro hand to the dressing room. You have to make sure you are perfectly dressed and charming for your husband my dear and this is just the perfect dress as she brings out a short tight gown and tells Osaro to put it on.
After getting ready she moved to Okhizu's chamber and waited for him to come out of the bathroom.
Ohhh, what a beauty, I remember when your senior came she wasn't as beautiful as you are right now; Mr Okhizu said as he drew close to Osaro and started touching her face. This made Osaro very uncomfortable and she started crying as she remembered her mum's words which were to always be submissive to your husband and don't argue with him and she immediately stopped crying but she continued weeping.
Mr Okhizu drop his towel as he caresses Osaro face and remove her dress, he then move his hand down to Osaro breast and compliment her gorgeous and well pointed breast, your breast is as ripe as the paw paw, sweet like brand new palm wine, and all Osaro could say was thanks my husband with tears in her eyes.
Osaro! Mr Okhizu called, if you want to make things hard for me, make sure you know that things will be hard for you also, hope your mother thought you this.
Yes my husband
Good Osaro, now I want you to spread your legs wide open and praise me.
yes sir, Osaro said as she continued praising Mr Okhizu.
Osaro could be heard screaming and moaning in pain with different words as the noise later stopped.
After some time Osaro departed and mama Adana went in.

I hate you father Osaro said as she enters her room to ...