JOURNEY FOR GREENER PASTURE
The search of man to live a descent life about contentment.When human nature overtakes a desire to live a descent and comfortable life,desperation set in.
My good friend Wale,was desperate to travel abroad.He so much believe that traveling to United States of America is the best option for an hustling guy like him.Without wasting more time on his decision.He decided to travel to Lagos to meet Tunji,one of our friends that his brother his running a travel agency.Wale used his house documents he managed to build when things were working well f to stand as collateral in a financial bank to raise some funds.With the value/worth of his house,he had no problem in raising a reasonable amount that will cover his traveling expenses abroad..He had a good intention to travel abroad and work abroad so that the standard of living of the family will be improved."But there is always a price tag'.He had a small family of wife and two (2) kids.Hope was high with desperation to reach America and hit the ground running.He traveled that same 2005 to United States and began a new life,new world if I'm correct.He used to call his family periodically to assure them hope and assurance of better living.As time goes on,things did not work out as expected for him and panic and fear set in.He was working under fear anytime opportunity affords.Wale started battle on two fronts-To secure green card to guarantee him opportunity to get good job and his stay,the second front is to save enough money to send home so that his family will not be sent packing out of his house that he used as collateral to secure loan to travel abroad.
As agreed,the repayment time came and Wale could not be found nor money refund to bank as agreed.The family were harassed by Bank to get the loan back.Many a times the wife will be embarrassed by Bank officials and threatening the family to seal- off the property.All these traumatic experiences,the wife used to inform Wale about the situation and the husband will try to reassure her that He will find way of paying the loan back.Until a day when Wale's number ceases to go- through.
Calamity set in,the poor woman who was managing with a meager salary as a secretary at a private company was thrown into confusion.The house was sealed off and taking custody by the bank.The woman was helpless,bewildered,shattered without known where to go or next move.The owner of the house,Wale has concluded in his mind abroad that at worst,if he has money in the future.He will build a better magnificent house that he can keep his family.The shallow thinker had forgotten the implications on his family left behind in Nigeria back home.At work,this woman has lost concentration and couldn't give her best unlike before at work.When the suffering was so striking and bashing,She was forced to open up with tears to her boss in the office.She told her boss how Iyabo,her friend is helping her with accommodation of his two kids and herself sleeping in the Church premises at night.Her boss was full of compassion and assured her that he will help her out.
Chief Benson has eyes on Folashade before and believed is an opportunity to show his kindness to her.Chief Benson increase her salary from #50,000 to #100,000 ( that is 100% salary increase).Chief also got her a 2-bedroom flat rented apartment in good location in town.Folashade was full of appreciation to Chief Benson for restoring her a better life and paying children's school fees without knowing her husband.All these continued with Chief and Folashade for quite some years without any mutual relationship or dating each other.Folashade was holding to herself with the hope that very soon,Wale will show up.Chief Benson was so tender and patient with Folashade so that all good work he had been doing will not be scarified on the alter of covetousness and adultery.One day,Folashade told Chief Benson her intention to celebrate her 35th birthday bash.Chief made sure Shade did not lack anything on her birthday.Foods and drinks were in suplus at the venue and the whole place engulfed with splendor and glamour on that day.When it was time for Shade to give vote of thanks.She held her microphone but instead of saying a word,tears of joy started rolling down her chics.She muzzled courage to talk but instead,She moved close to Chief Benson and knelt down to talk.With emotions,Cheif Benson raised her up and collected microphone.
He did vote of thanks on behalf of the celebrant and beckon to DJ to raise the roof.
After the birthday bash and night drew nearer,Shade begged Chief Benson to stay overnight with her in her house.Chief agreed and they slept together that night.That was the night Chief Benson told Shade how his wife died some years back of Cancer ailment and his resolution not to remarry in his life.He further told her his impression about her but he was not looking for a permanent relationship but with Shade's attributes,he has a change of mind and wish to give marriage a trial again.Chief humbled himself in a solenm tone,tucked his right hand inside his flowing gown.He wishpered into Shade's ear"Shade,will you marry me"?Shade was dumbfounded and subconsciously replied ,yes,I will.They held tightly to each other and made love that night.
After a decade,Wale was able to gain some financial strength,thanks to a wedding he secretly did with an America citizen lady.Wale actualized his intention and got his permanent residence in the States.After over a decade he left Nigeria,he decided to visit home and look for his wife and children.He knew he had failed his family!He was imagining the proportion of damage he has done but couldn't fathom the unexpected doom awaiting him.Wale arrived Muritala Muhammed International Airport in the afternoon.I didn't wait extra minutes to arrange a chattered cab to take him down to Ibadan City.He was enjoying the trip with a cool music from cab CD player.But his mind was virtually unrest.He didn't know where to go and how to start his movement of uniting with his family.Wale lodged in an hotel nice it was night he arrived Ibadan City.He freshening up and rest but couldn't catch sleep and dump with hallucination.Different thought came to his mind,how will his Wife Folashade react?Will She welcome him or tore his cloth to shread?How will his two kids then react?Will they still accept him or turn their back when they see him?Will he be able to recognize them as a father and what to do to make the family reunite.
Early in the morning,Wale dash out to locate his then house he used his sweat to build then.He located the house and was surprised how beautiful the house has turned to be.Well fenced and painted and unique in that environment.He couldn't believe his eyes to see the beauty of the house.He introduced himself to the tenants there and they told him they were new in that house.That they just moved in not quite long in the house.His mind flashed Saka,his tailor then before he traveled.As luck could have it,he met Saka in that same old shop doing his work.Saka was so happy to see him and they exchange pleasantries.He asked Saka if he knew hereabout of his wife now.Saka did not waste time to inform him that Folashade is now a big lady and She is doing fine in another man's house.Wale was sweating profusely and couldn't sit comfortably again.He begged Saka if they can reach the place together and see Folashade herself and the children.With emotion laden voice,Wale muted",I am finished".They stood up and entered cab Wale chattered and zoom off.When they were close to the place,Saka came down from the cab and pointed the house to wale to enter and ask of Madam Benson.As Wale reached the house,he saw some kids playing outside,he was looking at them if he could be able to figure if his children are among.He called one of them to ask of Madam.....Before he could finish calling,he saw Folashade coming out with heavy pregnancy!
Wale nearly fainted and was broken in tears because what he saw was least expected.Shade is pregnant?He shouted Shade!Shade!!Shade!!!Why did you do this to me?
Shade looked down,since you have chosen to be the most wicked man in this life.Wale was dumbfounded and was still crying.Shade continue,how do you expect me to survive over a decade when you left us(myself and your two kids).The house we both suffered to build,you used it as collateral and the bank took over the house.Where do you want us to live?You rendered us incommunicado for over a decade now?Do you care if your kids survived the hardship or died?Wale,you are such an heartless man have ever seen.Tears started strolling down her chic effortlessly.Wale could not say anything but bow down in shame.He asked about the kids and was surprise that the boy he called to ask about his wife happened to be his first born.He felt sobered,as much as he fought tears,he lost the battle and continually betraying emotions.Folashade told him that She has moved on with her life and had gotten a responsible man in her life.That Wale should stay off her way and life completely but free to see his kids if so desire as their father.Wale entered his cab out of agony,he thought of how he started his life well with his family.How he decided to travel abroad without adequate preparations to take care of his family left behind.He reflected on his decision to arrange wedding abroad and change his line to render people back home incommunicado so as to actualize his dream to get permanent residence in United States.He thought of intention to build a magnificent house with his savings he brought.But building house for who?A dashed hope!He was thinking of all this reality when the cab driver announced that they have reached hotel back.
Wale now found himself in a state of quandary.Either to stay and pick pieces of his broken matrimonial home or travel back to states.He choose the later to travel back since he has lost nearly everything.He thought of compensating his two (2) children by arranging traveling for them to stay with him in America.He had conviction that Folashade had gone for real since She got married to a rich man.I was watching a football match in my house when I heard the knock on my door that eventful day.I never imagined who entered my house!My friend,Diego Walata as I used to call him during our school days.He hugged me passionately.I was expecting a lively,burbling Walata but the reverse was the case.We couldn't sleep that very night as he told me the full story.I felt bad for my dear friend,but who is to blame?Folashade or Wale?
My good friend Wale,was desperate to travel abroad.He so much believe that traveling to United States of America is the best option for an hustling guy like him.Without wasting more time on his decision.He decided to travel to Lagos to meet Tunji,one of our friends that his brother his running a travel agency.Wale used his house documents he managed to build when things were working well f to stand as collateral in a financial bank to raise some funds.With the value/worth of his house,he had no problem in raising a reasonable amount that will cover his traveling expenses abroad..He had a good intention to travel abroad and work abroad so that the standard of living of the family will be improved."But there is always a price tag'.He had a small family of wife and two (2) kids.Hope was high with desperation to reach America and hit the ground running.He traveled that same 2005 to United States and began a new life,new world if I'm correct.He used to call his family periodically to assure them hope and assurance of better living.As time goes on,things did not work out as expected for him and panic and fear set in.He was working under fear anytime opportunity affords.Wale started battle on two fronts-To secure green card to guarantee him opportunity to get good job and his stay,the second front is to save enough money to send home so that his family will not be sent packing out of his house that he used as collateral to secure loan to travel abroad.
As agreed,the repayment time came and Wale could not be found nor money refund to bank as agreed.The family were harassed by Bank to get the loan back.Many a times the wife will be embarrassed by Bank officials and threatening the family to seal- off the property.All these traumatic experiences,the wife used to inform Wale about the situation and the husband will try to reassure her that He will find way of paying the loan back.Until a day when Wale's number ceases to go- through.
Calamity set in,the poor woman who was managing with a meager salary as a secretary at a private company was thrown into confusion.The house was sealed off and taking custody by the bank.The woman was helpless,bewildered,shattered without known where to go or next move.The owner of the house,Wale has concluded in his mind abroad that at worst,if he has money in the future.He will build a better magnificent house that he can keep his family.The shallow thinker had forgotten the implications on his family left behind in Nigeria back home.At work,this woman has lost concentration and couldn't give her best unlike before at work.When the suffering was so striking and bashing,She was forced to open up with tears to her boss in the office.She told her boss how Iyabo,her friend is helping her with accommodation of his two kids and herself sleeping in the Church premises at night.Her boss was full of compassion and assured her that he will help her out.
Chief Benson has eyes on Folashade before and believed is an opportunity to show his kindness to her.Chief Benson increase her salary from #50,000 to #100,000 ( that is 100% salary increase).Chief also got her a 2-bedroom flat rented apartment in good location in town.Folashade was full of appreciation to Chief Benson for restoring her a better life and paying children's school fees without knowing her husband.All these continued with Chief and Folashade for quite some years without any mutual relationship or dating each other.Folashade was holding to herself with the hope that very soon,Wale will show up.Chief Benson was so tender and patient with Folashade so that all good work he had been doing will not be scarified on the alter of covetousness and adultery.One day,Folashade told Chief Benson her intention to celebrate her 35th birthday bash.Chief made sure Shade did not lack anything on her birthday.Foods and drinks were in suplus at the venue and the whole place engulfed with splendor and glamour on that day.When it was time for Shade to give vote of thanks.She held her microphone but instead of saying a word,tears of joy started rolling down her chics.She muzzled courage to talk but instead,She moved close to Chief Benson and knelt down to talk.With emotions,Cheif Benson raised her up and collected microphone.
He did vote of thanks on behalf of the celebrant and beckon to DJ to raise the roof.
After the birthday bash and night drew nearer,Shade begged Chief Benson to stay overnight with her in her house.Chief agreed and they slept together that night.That was the night Chief Benson told Shade how his wife died some years back of Cancer ailment and his resolution not to remarry in his life.He further told her his impression about her but he was not looking for a permanent relationship but with Shade's attributes,he has a change of mind and wish to give marriage a trial again.Chief humbled himself in a solenm tone,tucked his right hand inside his flowing gown.He wishpered into Shade's ear"Shade,will you marry me"?Shade was dumbfounded and subconsciously replied ,yes,I will.They held tightly to each other and made love that night.
After a decade,Wale was able to gain some financial strength,thanks to a wedding he secretly did with an America citizen lady.Wale actualized his intention and got his permanent residence in the States.After over a decade he left Nigeria,he decided to visit home and look for his wife and children.He knew he had failed his family!He was imagining the proportion of damage he has done but couldn't fathom the unexpected doom awaiting him.Wale arrived Muritala Muhammed International Airport in the afternoon.I didn't wait extra minutes to arrange a chattered cab to take him down to Ibadan City.He was enjoying the trip with a cool music from cab CD player.But his mind was virtually unrest.He didn't know where to go and how to start his movement of uniting with his family.Wale lodged in an hotel nice it was night he arrived Ibadan City.He freshening up and rest but couldn't catch sleep and dump with hallucination.Different thought came to his mind,how will his Wife Folashade react?Will She welcome him or tore his cloth to shread?How will his two kids then react?Will they still accept him or turn their back when they see him?Will he be able to recognize them as a father and what to do to make the family reunite.
Early in the morning,Wale dash out to locate his then house he used his sweat to build then.He located the house and was surprised how beautiful the house has turned to be.Well fenced and painted and unique in that environment.He couldn't believe his eyes to see the beauty of the house.He introduced himself to the tenants there and they told him they were new in that house.That they just moved in not quite long in the house.His mind flashed Saka,his tailor then before he traveled.As luck could have it,he met Saka in that same old shop doing his work.Saka was so happy to see him and they exchange pleasantries.He asked Saka if he knew hereabout of his wife now.Saka did not waste time to inform him that Folashade is now a big lady and She is doing fine in another man's house.Wale was sweating profusely and couldn't sit comfortably again.He begged Saka if they can reach the place together and see Folashade herself and the children.With emotion laden voice,Wale muted",I am finished".They stood up and entered cab Wale chattered and zoom off.When they were close to the place,Saka came down from the cab and pointed the house to wale to enter and ask of Madam Benson.As Wale reached the house,he saw some kids playing outside,he was looking at them if he could be able to figure if his children are among.He called one of them to ask of Madam.....Before he could finish calling,he saw Folashade coming out with heavy pregnancy!
Wale nearly fainted and was broken in tears because what he saw was least expected.Shade is pregnant?He shouted Shade!Shade!!Shade!!!Why did you do this to me?
Shade looked down,since you have chosen to be the most wicked man in this life.Wale was dumbfounded and was still crying.Shade continue,how do you expect me to survive over a decade when you left us(myself and your two kids).The house we both suffered to build,you used it as collateral and the bank took over the house.Where do you want us to live?You rendered us incommunicado for over a decade now?Do you care if your kids survived the hardship or died?Wale,you are such an heartless man have ever seen.Tears started strolling down her chic effortlessly.Wale could not say anything but bow down in shame.He asked about the kids and was surprise that the boy he called to ask about his wife happened to be his first born.He felt sobered,as much as he fought tears,he lost the battle and continually betraying emotions.Folashade told him that She has moved on with her life and had gotten a responsible man in her life.That Wale should stay off her way and life completely but free to see his kids if so desire as their father.Wale entered his cab out of agony,he thought of how he started his life well with his family.How he decided to travel abroad without adequate preparations to take care of his family left behind.He reflected on his decision to arrange wedding abroad and change his line to render people back home incommunicado so as to actualize his dream to get permanent residence in United States.He thought of intention to build a magnificent house with his savings he brought.But building house for who?A dashed hope!He was thinking of all this reality when the cab driver announced that they have reached hotel back.
Wale now found himself in a state of quandary.Either to stay and pick pieces of his broken matrimonial home or travel back to states.He choose the later to travel back since he has lost nearly everything.He thought of compensating his two (2) children by arranging traveling for them to stay with him in America.He had conviction that Folashade had gone for real since She got married to a rich man.I was watching a football match in my house when I heard the knock on my door that eventful day.I never imagined who entered my house!My friend,Diego Walata as I used to call him during our school days.He hugged me passionately.I was expecting a lively,burbling Walata but the reverse was the case.We couldn't sleep that very night as he told me the full story.I felt bad for my dear friend,but who is to blame?Folashade or Wale?
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