THE REWARD OF WICKEDNESS
As soon as Oreofe gave up, a thunder struck continuously. The sky became cloudy to the
extent that nobody was able to see clearly, wind was blowing from each Ayegbaju cardinals.
what was going on, nobody knows, Ayegbaju was shaking like the second coming of new testament Saviour.
it is rightly said by the elders “when one finger touches oil it will definitely going to soil others”.
It was a sudden occurrence that King Adesewa himself couldnt imagine.
quickly, he summoned paace
council. Few minutes later, they assembled.
king Adesewa and his cabinets was confused on what to do to curtailed the doom which was about befalling the kingdom, they sent for Awoyemi the chief priest to join them in the urgent meeting if, there is any way which their ancestor has been rebelled.
Coincidentally, Awoyemi who had been battling series of pressure from the gods, emerged into the palace waving his head through and flo like a he-goat seeking something from his female partner. His eyes shones lighter as if looking into it unconsciously could strike one to death.
Awoyemi stood dancing to his incarntations infront of the Palace until a guards went to tell the king and his cabinet
‘’ Awoyemi is around and he has………………. He said.
‘ Are you sure? Adesewa asked.
Yes my king.’ The guard replied firmly.
They all hoped out to hear what Awoyemi has to say to the issue on ground before the worse happens.
‘’You are welcome the voice of the gods, I have wanted to sent for you not thank god you are here
“ There’s problem, something is fishing, we have left some stone unturned which is rapidly growing into unequal
size. we pray the gods for ways out before its late. Please we need your help.” King Adesewa said while others shook their heads like lizard showcasing their support.
Before they could say more words Awoyemi, interrupted and replied.
“My visit to today own's nothing but, the gods of our land are angry and they has sent me to you.
Oreofe, the daughter of Folarin son of Olakanye should not be burried but thrown into the forest says the gods".
Failure to adhere to this all of you should await the disaster ahead. The gods are terrible -- its madness to sees fire and call it ordinary red colour, because, it flame alone can rust full elephant in hour". The gods has spoken.
After, delivering the message Awoyemi went home, all attempt to call him back failed.
‘Long live my king. Iyalode one of the Chiefs present but female called and continue.
truly, Folarin is your In-law, yet we cant fold our harms while flood swim us away to destruction, our ancestor are angry. We need to act as fast as possible my king. Afterall, Oreofe brought down the glory of this town in her family’’ Iyalode stated.
Adesewa after much thought battle with himself. Agreed and issued verdict to his guards, that Oreofe’s Corpse be dispose to the forest as directed by the gods through Awoyemi.
It was unbelievable event to Folarin, until his daughter corpse was conveyed to the forest by four hefty guards, in company of chiefs and villagers with already awaiting in the forest was twenty one Owls and fourteen vultures perched to receive the body.
Iwalewa and her father continued new life. They both struggled to earn their living, it was like a rebirth of learning to Iwalewa and her father.
So soon, one year rolled bye just like a flash of a lightening. It was a remarkable event the day Iwalewa was finally betrothed to Adeyemi as husband and wife, the whole village gather to behold the return of the poor girl glory after so many bridge in miles, Iwalewa who dress in a traditional first lady marriage custom surrounded with her female friends the youth, her children including Ashake who's prayer never go beyond to witness to Iwalewa's traditional marriage fortunately
acording to her prayers was chose the leader of "Iwalewa's Flower girl' on that day she was so excited the most cause of her extreme joy was the impossibility of Iwalewa's surviving from her sisters spell. The wwdding was an event that brought back the stolen joy into Folarin and her daughter heart.
Iwalewa and her husband traveled to Lagos for their honey moon they gradually became a lagosian -- build house, rent a shop and was living fine.
Another remarkable incident was that the new couple months later, gave birth to a baby boy which they named Oluwarotimi and shortened as Rotimi.
Two years later, Iwalewa gave birth
to a female child named Oluwabunkun.
“Dear, Iwalewa called. ‘’I wish my father can come to stay with us
for a few time when Oluwabunkun started walking.’’
“That’s good by me woman! Your wish is my command but remember we had to go and see the king soon.’
Adeyemi replied in agreement.
Oh, kudos, to old king. Iwalewa teased.
Adeyemi, laughed. You're not serious that man was a vibrant nigga I ever owe respect, even, as I wait to assume his nature when I became king. Adeyemi replied.
The scheduled date came.
Folarin dressed in Agbada, a yoruba atire, his loads was packed inside the new old model 505 vox wagon owned by his In-law king Adesewa as the vehicle was about tajing off Folarin's retraced his memory to his daughter Oreofe and his late wife he began to weep.
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