Chapter 9

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• Something more than gold   Chapter 18

  One month later, August precisely, and Oma knew it was time to drop the topic. Buchi was not being thoughtful in any way. He had beaten her when she raised the topic about getting a job or wanting to speak with Ugonna. Buchi arrived to the point that, "girls were being kidnapped and therefore you should stay home." He reminded her that he was expecting another female visitor, "about your age, and when she gets here, maybe you won't have to be so lonely."

• Something more than gold   Chapter 17

  Buchi ordered a gourd of palm-wine for them both and kept teasing the woman who served him and who kept topping off her tiny glass. Then he drank from his calabash, and she drank from her glass. It made him happy and he said:“Learn to drink, my dear. A

• Something more than gold   Chapter 16

  Oma wanted to thank him, send hundreds of messages to her father through him but she hugged herself in fright. She felt scared, too scared to ask. "Run, what do you mean by that?" Oma asked him. She had not noticed him laughing.

• Something more than gold   Chapter 15

  Omalicha ran back into the room and curled up into her previous position except this time, she had her face turned to the wall. She exerggerated her breathing pace, pretending to be asleep. The pale, yellowish light became brighter as they walked in.

• Something more than gold   Chapter 14

  Buchi knew Omalicha did not approve of him at first sight. But what could she do? Hero could not control the way he was made.“Omalicha Nnė come in na…” Buchi yelled and began ranting about her attitude.“I hate the way he calls my name, why? I want to go back.” Omalicha grumbled but obeyed the call. “Sir?”“Why are you behaving this way? Listen this is where you will be staying. I have planned things down for you, just rest okay? Don’t feel scared.” He paused and whispered a joke to Ugonna's ears and the latter exaggerated his laughter.“Look Oma, those big cars you see in Umuowa were rented oh! The big house you see in the village was made from living this way oh, unless you want us to involve in money rituals!” He was slouching against Buchi and the both of them exchanged similar joyful expressions.“This is the main thing. We struggle to bring home the bags of rice and provisions you all enjoy over there. So, work towards for

• Something more than gold   Chapter 14

  Ugonna pulled her along and showed the address he wanted to a food-seller at the lorry station who directed them correctly to Oloje in mushin.Omalicha was sure of their destination after that and was led by Ugonna through the corners of street and small stalls bordering houses."I know this is not where you live. So, where are we going to?" Omalicha finally summoned the courage to speak.Ugonna gave her a look and decided to answer the running question on her mind."No, I live miles away from here. Jobs are easier to get here and so, we will be staying here with my brother, he will help you get a job. I will advise you to forget all these you see, and do what is good. You know your father would be proud to know of your achievement." He pulled his lips into a smile that faded when he noticed her lack of interest."Father was wrong to think fortune dwells in this place." Omalicha told herself, having digested the unkept habitat. They walked into th