A terrified day: Agbala wanted to see me.

          A day full of terrified and scared. My mother, Ekwefi was gone most of the day. I was taken to the oracle by Chielo. 

          My night changed when the priestess came to our hut. She informed my father and Ekwefi that the Agbala, Oracle of the Hills and Caves wanted to see me. My father refused and tried to persuade her to come back in the morning because I had already fall asleep. The priestess ignored father and shouted that Agbala wanted to see me. Then, she reminded my father to beware not to disobey the god’s will. She just takes me on her back and carried me all the way to the Oracle. I started to cry. Ekwefi consoled me and gave me some fish. I felt scared because I totally have no idea of knowing what would happen next. 

         On the way, I knew Ekwefi followed scarcely in the back because she afraid of something might be happen. It was a very long walk. She carried me and rounded of the nine villagers. I felt so tired. The priestess then entered the Oracle’s cave. 

          As I was carried into the cave, I was terrified. After that, I could not remember what had happened. The only thing that I remembered was she took me back to Ekwefi’s hut and put me on bed. 

          After that, I had some rest. I woke up and saw other children took their water-pots and went to Obierika’s compound. I also took mine and went to help them. Everything is slowly getting back to normal in our village and a lot of people are happier than usual.  

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