😔😔 The Enemy Within 😔😔

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Synopsis

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Uche is a very handsome young man from a rich family. He is so handsome that every lady who knows him in the streets fell instantly for his charming appearance. His pocket is also handsome because he never lacked money. Uche was the one in charge of his father's multi- billion Naira businesses as the old man had retired, so he never lacked anything good.

Written By: Israel Usulor
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Uche is a very handsome young man from a rich family. He is so handsome that every lady who knows him in the streets fell instantly for his charming appearance. His pocket is also handsome because he never lacked money. Uche was the one in charge of his father's multi- billion Naira businesses as the old man had retired, so he never lacked anything good.

Girls were therefore ready to be at his beck and call. Even the ones he never wanted fell for him and were eager to come home and wash his clothes for free.

He was twenty five when his mother and father announced to him that time had come for him to get married. He was their only child and they could not wait because they saw him as the heir that must keep the family tree growing. Uche was aware that his family would pressure him to get married early, so he was always prepared for the pressure. He was therefore not surprised when his mother and father called him into their room and told him to started getting ready for the grand wedding.

However, what shocked him was that his parents had handpicked a woman he was expected to marry.

"There is someone we want you to meet. I'm very sure she will make a perfect wife for you. I'm 100% sure you will love this lady. She is a damsel and his family is well-to-do. You know you cannot just get married to someone from a poor background. You know who you are and you are aware you cannot marry a riff-raff. We are your parents and we are in the best position to decide what's best for our only son." Nneoma, Uche's mother said. They were about going to bed that night when they summoned Uche.

"Yes my son, your mother is absolutely right. Your bride-to-be will arrive in Nigeria tomorrow and the two of you will be introduced. She is a US-trained lawyer and from a wealthy background. We consider her a perfect match for you because wealth is built strategically. Darkness and light has nothing to do together. Birds of the same feather must always flock together. Wealthy children should inter-marry to preserve wealth. You are my only son and I can't allow you make marital mistake. That is why I and your mother went far and wide to pick this bride for you. I urge you to prepare to receive her as she arrives tomorrow. Congratulations in advance son." Chief Oko, Uche's father said. He was sitting on his king- sized bed, wearing a nightie.

Uche was surprised because he was expecting them to ask him if he already has a girlfriend that possessed the qualities of a wife, but they had made their decision. Uche had never disobeyed his parents. In fact, he considered it a taboo to tell them no. But the issue at hand was a serious one. Marriage is a once in a lifetime affair and he thought he could chip in some words about the person he really wanted to marry. He had a lot he could tell his parents about the qualities he wanted in a woman. He wanted to ask them if the person they had chosen for him has those qualities but he decided to shut up and accept their decision. After all, he was still living under his parents' roof and enjoying their money.

"Mum, dad, thank you very much for your choice of a wife for me. Although, I have not seen her, I'm convinced that when I see her tomorrow, will like her. The two of you have never disappointed me and I will never disobey you. I believe in your wisdom and I promise to respect the choice you made for me. When this woman arrives tomorrow, I will personally go to the airport to pick her up." Uche said as he bade his parents good night and went to bed.

As he went to bed that night, he thought about his girlfriend, Chizi, who he had known since he was a teenager. In fact, he had lived and grown up with Chizi. He is unable to stay a day without thinking about her. It was because of Chizi that he refused to travel abroad for his university education. Instead, he told his parents that he wanted to study at a top university in Nigeria and they agreed.

He had dreamt of getting married to Chizi one day, but he was aware of the obstacles. Chizi was their housemaid and he knew his parents would not allow them to get married. But he passionately loved Chizi, not just because of her beauty but because of her humility and good heart.

"I'm not sure I can live happily without Chizi in my life. How am I going to cope? can't even live a day without seeing her. Now, my parents want me to marry another woman all in the name of preserving wealth and family name?

I'm not sure I will be able to do this." Uche said

in his heart. He was already in his bed but despite the air conditioner in the room, he was still sweating profusely due to emotional stress. He was heartbroken because he is aware that his parents don't issue threats, they are capable of forcing him to do exactly what they want.

He was unable to take it, so he stood up from the bed and proceeded to the boy's quarters in compound as that was where Chizi lived. Chizi is an orphan and she had come to live with Uche's parents after her parents passed away many years ago. She was not adopted, but she was taken from the orphanage and put under the care of Uche's parents. Uche had fallen deeply in love with her and they became inseparable. They had managed to keep their relationship a top secret.

"What is the problem my love?" Chizi asked as soon as Uche stepped into the room. Chizi had a well-furnished room all to herself and she lacked nothing in the house. She just lacked money and a wealthy background and that was counting against her..

"My parents want me to get married." Uche announced after a long pause. There was palpable tension in the room and Chizi knew all was not well.

"Thanks goodness, so we can now live together as husband and wife without hiding from anyone. I'm tired of hiding the fact that I'm in love with you. I can't wait for our wedding day so that I can declare it to the whole world that you are the love of my life. The news you just brought is the best thing I have heard today." Chizi said, jumping up and hugging Uche out of excitement.

"I'm not going to marry you. My parents have already chosen a wife for me and I can't say no to them." Uche said with a mournful face. This was the most difficult conversation he has ever had since he grew up into a man.

"What did you just say?" Chizi asked.

"I said they have chosen a bride for me and she is arriving the country tomorrow from the US and I'm supposed to marry her. The wedding date has already been fixed. I'm sad and confused right now, but the worse is that I can't reject her. I can't say no to my parents." Uche said sadly, throwing his two hands into the air like someone who just lost an important battle.

"Why can't you say no to them? You are a grown man. I and you have come a long way. You cannot just leave me in the middle of nowhere. I can't live my life without you." Chizi said with tears.

"I understand my love. I know all these things, but my hands are tied. I can't stop this from happening." Uche said.

"Why? Is it because I'm a housemaid? Is it because I'm an orphan? Is it because I'm not from a rich home? Why do you want to treat me this way?" Chizi asked.

"Those things mean nothing to me. But they certainly mean a lot to my parent. But don't worry, I have a plan. I and you will still end up getting married. Just follow my instructions and do exactly as I say. You are the one I love and I can't leave you." Uche said.

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The Enemy Within, Episode Two

The time is 2pm and Clara, Uche's fiancée just arrived at the airport in Abuja. She had flown in from the United States for their introduction ceremony. Uche was on ground at the airport to receive Clara.

"This is a very beautiful lady. I guese my

parents know what I like. She looks delectable,

elegant and confident. But the question is, will

her character be as beautiful as her face? I hope

she has a good character." Uche said to himself

as he approached Clara. Before their first

meeting at the airport, they had seen each other

in pictures exchanged by both parents. Just as

Uche's parents were obsessed with preserving

wealthy family ties, so were Clara's.

"Hi, my name is Uche and I'm here to pick you up. I'm guessing you must have seen me in many pictures. Of course, I have seen you in pictures too, and I must confess you are more beautiful physically than you are in the photos I have seen. As I have learned from my parents, we are supposed to get married in a few weeks' time." Uche said, extending his hand for a handshake with Clara. Uche was disappointed when Clara ignored his hand of fellowship.

"Where is your car? I'm feeling very hot and I cannot stand under this scorching sun and talk. Please can you show me your car? And I hope there is a good airconditioner in your car? Because won't ride in a shabby jalopy. Take me to your car at once. Please, be fast about it. If you don't have a car, you can quickly let me know so can call my driver to come pick me up." Clara spoke to Uche so harshly like a child. Uche was sad and he wondered if that was how she would continue talking to him when they get married. He chose to keep calm. After all, he was the man and must present himself as caring and as romantic as possible.

"Of course, I have a car. An expensive one at that. You don't have to worry, because I have brought a Prado Jeep specially to pick you up. Please, let's just walk to the parking lot so I can drive you home with all pleasure." Uche said, bowing just like a chef do when serving a queen. However, Clara still maintained a stoned face, refusing to smile or betray any iota of likeness for Uche.

"I cannot walk under the sun. You have to drive the car to this place and pick me up. Why are you asking me to walk? Do you not have respect? Do you want the hot sun to damage my skin? I don't walk under the sun.

Go right now and drive the car to this place. If you waste

one more minute I will call my driver. I'm tired of

this dirty airport. Everyone here is smelling and I

can't wait to leave." Clara was now shouting

with a loud voice. Many people turned to look,

with some of them thinking Uche was her son or

younger brother. Uche was left surprised at the

behavior of the woman he was supposed to

marry. He wanted to shout back at Clara or even

give her a dirty slap, but that was not

gentlemanly.

"Calm down Uche, you can handle this as the gentle man you are. You have never hit a woman and you cannot start now. You have never shouted at a woman and you cannot start now. You are a gentleman and it is not good to raise your voice at a woman in a public place. Calm down Uche and go to the parking lot and drive the car to where Clara is." Uche said in his heart. He took a deep breath as he finished talking to himself and walked quickly to the car park and drove the Prado Jeep to the VIP area of the airport. He came down from the jeep and beckoned at Clara to join him.

"I cannot ride in that car." Clara said angrily. She was behaving as if she slept that day and woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Uche wondered if he had done anything wrong to have come to the airport by himself to pick his fiancée. He also wondered if Clara was putting him to a test, but the whole thing was getting out of hand. But he still maintained his calmness and sought to know why Clara rejected the Prado Jeep.

"Why don't you want to ride home in this car? Is there anything wrong? Have I offended you? I mean, we are just meeting for the first time and I can't think of any reason why you would refuse to ride in my car. What is the matter?" Uche asked with a low tone, trying to calm the already tensed situation. He was feeling highly embarrassed because travellers at the airport were watching him and Clara like television.

"The car is dirty, cheap and of low quality. I only use Ferrari. If you don't have a Ferrari, I'm sorry I cannot ride with you. I will call my driver to bring my Ferrari and pick me up. You don't have to worry, I will join you in your father's house and the introduction will still happen as planned, but you see that Prado, I'm not using it." Clara said with a sarcastic smile meant to make Uche more angry.

"The Prado you are calling dirty is brand new. I

just bought it last week and it cost me a lot of

money. It's not cheap. Please, hop into the car

let's go home together. I mean, I have come here

to pick you up. There is no point calling your

driver to the airport while I'm here for the same

purpose." Uche was still pleading with Clara to

use the Prado when suddenly, a beautiful Ferrari

drove into the VIP area and Clara hopped in

within a twinkling of an eye and the car drove

off.

As Uche was driving home alone, he wondered if that was the kind of woman that his parents wanted him to marry.

"I will die early if this woman becomes my wife. "Uche said to himself as he drove into his father's compound. Clara was already there, sleeping in the guest room and waiting for the introduction ceremony. Her parents were expected to arrive later in the evening. It promises to be an interesting day. Chizi, Uche's girlfriend and the housemaid has been instructed to prepare special food for the introduction event. She plans to ruin the event out of jealousy.

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