02/04/2024
Fate of a witch
Chapter 8...
After thirty minutes of labor, Sefa put to bed, a bouncing baby girl. It was after she delivered that the women in her compound heard the shocking news of her husband's death. But, they were all scared of opening up for her. They thought of what will become of her if she gets to know the truth. So they all quietly left, one by one to avoid her suspicion, exception of the midwife who stayed to take care of her and her new born bab. Providing for them the necessary things she needed for her grooming.
After few hours of Sefa's delivery, she waited to see her lovely husband, whom she believed will be eager to see their new born baby, but there was no sign of him. She became worried about his whereabout. She asked the midwife if anyone had gone to the farm to inform her husband. But she tried convincing her that, "he will not be allowed to enter since she was in labor, so they allowed him to do his work, so he would return and be surprise to see his new born baby".
She was not convinced with her answer but she managed to understand. She thought of what made them to conclude, they will leave the news as a surprise for her husband." Maybe, it could be for the best". She kept thinking of how happy her husband will be seeing his flesh and blood when sleep took her off.
Immediately she slept, the midwife rushed home to do some house chores before she wakes up. Her mind was not at rest. She already felt the pains Sefa will pass through if she gets to know that her one and only husband is no more. She thought of telling her the truth, but it was best to keep it a secret. She hoped the elders will break the news to her at a time she won't be much hurt. But how long were they going to keep hiding the truth?
Later in the evening, Sefa woke up hoping her husband will be sitting beside her. But, she could not feel his presence. She stretched her hand, rolling it at the edges of the wooden bed, but she never felt anything. The only people occupying the bed was just her and her baby. She staggered out of the hut to see if he was outside, but, he was nowhere to be found. Just then, the midwife entered the compound. With the worries on Sefa's face, she knew she was to think of something to tell her before she asks of him. She stood behind her imagining what to say when she turned to her. Immediately, she asked,
"Aya, where's my husband?"
"Oooo... You mean Lancelot?
He. He.. he... Came but you were sleeping.
As you can see, he helped you to do some house chores. He even helped you to fetch a pot of water before he left to Saul's compound.
You know it's not right for a husband to sleep in the same hut with his wife who have just delivered ". The midwife stammered. Meanwhile the other women where the ones that did the house chores.
Sefa was not convinced this time with the midwife's answer. Why would her husband leave her to stay alone with her newly born baby throughout the night. Even if it was not right for them to sleep in the same hut. Why won't he use the other hut in the compound. Must it be Saul's hut?
Many questions kept running through her mind. She was not able to sleep throughout. It hurts her as her husband will abandon her in that condition. Is that how he will continue till their baby comes of age? Why would he betray the love and affection they had on each other? She felt like the undiminished love was about to diminish but she never thought of the opposite...
How do you think Sefa will react if she gets to know the truth behind her husband's absence?
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Prince Solomon Ajike