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*EPISODE 20* “What is wrong with you mercy? Her mother asked “Ehn… nothing mummy” she said and smiled falsely “Hmmm…. mercy it’s written all over you. You are scared. I can see it and sense that because of your body movement. Tell me, what is it? Or do you know that busayo guy? He looks somehow or what do you think? Her mother said as her heart beat fast. “Oh no… has he told her anything about me? If not, why is she asking me all these questions? Mercy was lost in thought as her mother tapped her. “Mercy, this is a sign that something is wrong with you. Common my dear, you can always speak to me” her mother said as she held her hand “No… I won’t say anything. The last time I told her something, she still went ahead to tell my dad, I look so untrue to them. I won’t walk down that lane this time. I will rather pretend” She thought and finally said  “Mummy, I am okay and I don’t understand what you are saying. Today is the first time I am seeing that guy. I can’t even remember his nam...

*EPISODE 19* “Mercy….Mercy…Mercy” the voice of someone screaming and knocking the door woke her up from the sofa. “Yes” she screamed and rushed to the door without minding who was knocking. As she opened the door, her mother came in with her two visitors and she was shocked to see Busayo was with her “What the hell do you want this guy? I just hope he hasn’t told my mummy anything” Her thoughts as she look frightened as she jammed the door. “Welcome ma” she greeted her mummy and her visitors sluggishly. “Mercy, you and sleep ehn but thank God, you will soon be going for service. This is busayo, he is my collegue son (touching her). Imagine, you both went to the same university. I saw him at the street junction on my way home with his mum. Although he said he went to a friend house but we had to drag him here. Mercy meet Busayo. Busayo meet my daughter Mercy. Her mother said as they exchanged greetings. “Please mercy, get those malts in the fridge to serve our visitors” Her mother said ...

*EPISODE 18* “What a joy to know I am finally going to be leaving this prison called Home. Thank you Jesus” She said as she sat on one of the sitting room chairs and switched on the television with the remote. Several thoughts filled her mind as she wonder what is going to be like to be in the East. She imagined the experience with those tribal movies she has watched on Ibo tribe “I believe, it’s going to be a pleasant experience” She voiced out as she smiled. "Moreover, I will catch up very well since I am from Anambra state" She giggled and changed the TV station when she heard a knock on the door. She adjusted her sitting posture as she said ”Can that be mummy? No, mummy can’t come early. Ooh, probably daddy forget something again”. she heard another knock again. This time she was on her feet and moved closer to the door. Just as she get to the door, she heard another knock and her heart increased as she was scared “Who is that? She asked as she placed her hand on the door...

*EPISODE 17* Mercy was thinking of how to hide her feelings so that her mother won’t suspect anything. Still, with everything happening, she was happy that her breathing space has arrived. She can’t wait to leave the house as she jumped round the room. Then it occured to her that she has to call her friend and inform her of her father’s approval Hmm…Mercy was gradually shifting away from God that she couldn’t even thank God. The hatred she has for her father has consumed her and all she thinks about is how to leave the house for service. She picked up her phone and dialed Tolulope. It rang but she didn’t pick until the 3rd time “Hey babe, I don’t know that you have turned to V.I.P now. We have to book time before we the same girl can talk to you now abi” Mercy said jokingly.  Tolulope laughed as she said ”what is wrong with this one now. I guess you dialed the wrong number because I believe you don’t mean to call Tolulope Adeyemi” “Aunty ode! What’s even wrong with you? I knew it, ...

*EPISODE 16* Mercy was happy yet pretending as if she wasn’t happy and she said “Okay sir. Thank you sir”. Her daddy looked up and saw her facial reaction and asked “Aren’t you happy or you have decided to stay here with us? “No… inu e dun gan ni o(she is so happy o). She just don’t know how to appreciate you abi Mercy? Her mother asked, looking at her “Yes ma… hmmm, I mean sir. I am so happy” Mercy said as she managed to smile. Yet, the last statement was ringing in her mind. She thought her dad will stop pestering her life but No, he only granted her permission. She might not understand what her dad is going to do next but she is gently played the game. Her mother watched her as she was eating. She seems confused because she couldn’t see the joy on her daughter’s face at least, this is what she has always wanted. “What could be wrong…”She thought as they were eating. After eating, she gathered all the plates and packed them to the kitchen. Her mother followed her without being suspic...

*EPISODE 15* The whole matter was getting worst everyday. She was getting tired and couldn’t pray like before. Always thinking of how to escape from the prison called ”Home” her father has locked her in.  Just in few minutes, it will be time to sit together and eat. Also to know her father’s decision towards Enugu state. “God…. please don’t turn your face away from me and let your light shine on me” Mercy prayed and as she was about to utter the other statement, her mother called her “Mercy !!!” her mother said as she knocked her door. She came out because she knew it was time to eat and she wasn’t going to let it pass. Instead, she held herself strong and was ready for anything that will happen. Getting to the dining table, the food was set and served. She drew out a chair, directly in the front of her dad as she sat down. Her dad was looking at her but she acted as if he wasn’t in the front of her. Her mother kept looking at the both of them as she was thinking of a way to break ...

 *EPISODE 14*  Her mother realized her words were too harsh on her but she needed such words once in a while, she thought as she went inside.. Few minutes later, her mother came out and called her to assist her in the kitchen. Just as she came out of the room, she heard a knock on the door. She went to open the door and it was her dad. “Welcome sir” she greeted him and closed the door “Why is your phone off? her father asked her as his wife stepped out to greet him “Oh! Honey I didn’t know you will be back from office so soon. How was work? He asked her as they hugged each other “Yes, I never expected it too. Work was great and yours? She asked “Great so back to you mercy, why is your phone switched off? He asked facing her “I forgot to charge my phone. The battery is low” Mercy said “So, why didn’t you charge it? He asked “I couldn’t charge it because i was sleeping” Mercy said frankly and as he was about to say some words her mother interrupted “My dear… why don’t you go ins...

 *EPISODE 13*  Mercy became tired of life, all she wished for was to go far away from the house but she can’t because he will surely know and find her. He has spy everywhere around her. Somtimes, she wished severally that her mum could help her but nothing of such is visible. It’s obvious, she is alone in the battle. Mercy fell asleep while she was lost in the thought. She woke up at the tap on her shoulder. She shivered as she stood up and opened her eyes. It was her mother “Mummy… welcome back” she said as she yawned “Mercy what is wrong with you? See the way you look. You look untidy, infact, you are a mess”…Mercy was about to talk when her mother stopped her. “I have not finished talking so I do not seek for your permission yet. Now, you said you are sleeping here and you left the door opened. What if it was someone else you don’t know that entered? What would you have done? Her mother said angerly I am sorry mum. I didn’t realise I didn’t lock the door after daddy left” M...

*EPISODE ELEVEN* Mercy only hope was about to be scattered again. She couldn’t stop thinking of her dad reaction. She wished there is something she could do to make him see she is a changed being but there is no hope for her. “Mercy….. Mercy……Mercy” her mother shouted but she refused to answer. Her mother understood what’s going on as she opened the door to her room and she met her on the bed crying “Oh… mercy, you refused to eat and come out again this morning for prayers. What is going on with you? For how long are you going to be like this? Or for how long are you going to stay offended because of what your father said. I believe you know him and ignoring him won’t change anything. Your father loves you and he want the best for you” her mother said as she didn’t reply her “Mercy say something, your silence is killing me” her mother said “What do you expect me to say mummy when it’s obviously a planned work between you and him. You don’t even support me. You both make me feel you are...

 *EPISODE TEN*  “Again, his insecurities will not grand me the permission to go. God please touch his heart, this is my way out of this prison. I want to go far and show him that I am a new being and everything that happened was in the past but being here with him won’t give him the chance to see it. Lord please help me, I regret opening up to them, I am tired” Mercy cried out to God and she began to seek his face as she sang:        “I am tired of this statusquo          I wanna be more than this,          I want to be more/2x          I want to be more than this” She kept singing and crying until her mother called her. She wiped her tears with her cloth and went outside “Won’t you eat before we pray? Her mother asked “No ma, I am not eating. Thank you” Mercy said and was about to go back inside her room when her father said  “Then let’s pray because someone has to sleep” she w...

*EPISODE NINE* “Welcome daddy” Mercy said as she went to collect his bag. “Thank you my dear. Where is my wife? He asked as she stepped out of the kitchen and said “I am here honey. Welcome”. They hugged each other and both sat down “How was work today? Her mother asked as Mercy went to drop his bag inside her room “Work was awesome. I am famished, I hope there is something to eat now. I could not eat lunch at the office. The work was too much and my butus [gluteal region] was glued to the chair all through the day” He said as he yawned “I can see, you are really tired and hungry. Let me serve your food. We will discuss later sorry my love” her mother said as she stood up to serve his food. Mercy came out of his room and sat beside him as she was smiling “Hmmm… Mercy, this your smile is suspicious. Tell me, what’s the good news? Her father said as he managed to smile though he was tired “Daddy, my name is among the first list of corpers that is going this batch” she said as she smiled ...

*EPISODE EIGHT*  “Oh thank God, I made it… I made it” Mercy said and she kept singing and jumping as she opened the door and entered. She went straight on her knee to pray to God. While she was praying, the door opened. “Mercy” her mother said as she dropped her bag and was unbuckling her sandals. Mercy stood up and jumped on her. “Okay, it’s like someone has forgotten she has added weight and she is leaning on a old woman” Her mother said as they both laughed “I am so sorry mum. I am just so happy, welcome ma” Mercy said “it’s fine. So share the good news with me” her mother said as she was smiling “Okay…. mummy, you know I told you this morning that another list for Nysc Batch came out. So, when I got to Tolu’s house. I decided to check out to know if I am among those going. Lo and behold, my name is among those going with this batch”. Mercy said happily “Wow…. congratulation dear. Corper wee, I am so happy for you my dear. So where were you posted to?. Her mother asked happily a...

*EPISODE SEVEN*  Tolu tried her best to console her but it was not easy. She understood and felt her pain. She wish she could do something to help her and she also understood the view at which her parents are looking at but it’s getting too much and it’s more like they are pushing her to the wall. “Mercy…. please, can you stop crying. Crying can’t do anything now. All I want you to do, is to be strong. No matter the wrong actions of our parents, they are still our parents and we can’t deny that fact. I need you to be patient and just pray that your name comes out with this batch, so that you can have some breathing space and rest from this accusation. Also, we need to keep praying to God, only him can help us out”. Tolulope said and patted her. “Yes, thank you. I need that breathing space. Atleast, it’s my life and I have every right to own it. Don’t worry, I will not think about their action again and I won’t cry again”. Mercy said as she rubbed her face and picked her phone. “Wha...

*EPISODE FIVE*  Mercy pressed the ring bell as she got to tolulope’s house. She has been calling her number since but it has not been reachable. She tried it again and this time it went through. “Babe please can you come and open the gate?” Mercy asked and hung up the call immediately without getting her response. Tolulope went out to open the door. “Babe, I am sorry. I didn’t know you were at the gate”. Tolulope said as she ushered her in and mercy didn’t utter any word until she got to the sitting room. “I called your number, not reachable and also pressing the bell no feedbacks. Its just frustrating. I was also worried, I thought you might have gone out” Mercy said “I am sorry babe. I was in the kitchen that’s why I didn’t heard the sound of the bell and concerning the calls, it should be the network. Oops, I am sorry let me quickly check what I am cooking”. Tolulope said as she stood up and ran to the kitchen. “It’s fine thank God. I came at the appropriate time. Please be care...

*EPISODE THREE*  Mercy was still sleeping when her phone rang. It was her friend Tolulope. “Oooo….oh… who is disturbing my sleep” she said as she pushed the phone aside and it rang again the second time. She stood up as she managed to pick up the phone. She didn’t even check the caller as she answered the call “Hello”, she said as she yawned. “Silly girl, I know you will still be sleeping. Well, it’s not your fault. It’s the federal government that caused it. Well I have a good news for you”. Tolu said as she paused to know her reaction. “Hello…. who is speaking? She asked and yawned again. “Seriously, I can’t believe it. Is this how you sleep everyday that you can’t even recognise my voice. Okay. It’s me Tolulope Adeyemi. Just incase you want to ask which tolu again” Tolu said harshly “Ooh tolulope…. Tolu Jay, I am sorry. I had a short night yesterday. What good news do you have for me? Mercy asked. “Please, i have told you to stoping me Tolu Jay. I have broken up with that nigga ...

*EPISODE TWO*  “My dear ,don’t you think it’s not needed anymore to keep reminding her of the past. You know, seeing the way she was down after we spoke to her is not making me happy. I feel we should stop reminding her, if she hasn’t taken the courage to tell us, we wouldn’t have know and this wouldn’t have happened. Have you thought about this? Her mother said as she woke her husband up in the middle of the night to discuss with him “Honey, I can see you are sacred. It’s not as if I wish to punish her by reminding her of her past but it’s just a way to tell her that we care about her and we don’t want her to the repeat the same mistake. If we keep telling her, it will get to her mind subconciously and it will stop her for taking any irrational steps but you know what we will do now, we won’t be telling her everytime. It will be once in a while, so that she won’t think we hate it. What do you think about it? He asked.  “As it pleases you my lord and we can keep praying for he...

 *EPISODE ONE*  “Dear lord, I pray that all my request be granted in Jesus name . Restore……. Mercy couldn’t finish the last statement, when her mother called her “Ma, I am coming”, she screamed from her room as she quietly ended her prayers and stepped out. “What have you been doing in the room? And why are you indoor? Mother asked suspiciously “Probably, she is back to the game” her father said without allowing her utter any word. “No sir, I am not playing any game. I don’t even have a battery to waste on game sir” Mercy said curiously “Common dear, we all know the game we are talking about and it’s not until we call it by the name please, don’t embarrass us again. Moreover, think about your younger ones. They all depend on you, don’t disgrace us again” Her mother said as tear were dripping from her face. “Mummy…. Daddy, I thought you have forgotten this issue and it’s all in the past. Can’t you guys trust me again? Mercy said as she was crying. “My daughter, it’s not like th...

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