All Chapters of Golden Grace : Chapter 11 - Chapter 19

                       Ijeoma told me that i would always stay at home with her due to her condition,  unless the day she wants me to help out in her husband's shop. Mr Gregory is what the Igbos call 'Okpakuerieri' (Miser). He is stingy to even he and his family.  

It was a bright, sunny Sunday morning. The sun was up earlier than usual. I was still lying down comfortably on bed forgetting that we have to go to church today. The Daniels are Pentecostals though while in the village i and my family do go to the Roman catholic church. 

                     Thank God it's Friday.  A beautiful day at that. I woke up and sat on the bed watching the sun glistening on the window. I smiled at my self for no real reason and went about my daily routine.

       Everyone was dressed ready for the church evening service, except Aunty Mba and I. She had earlier talked about having a personal discussion with me. I wondered why that discussion can't wait till everyone is back from service. I don't trust being alone any longer with that woman"Olamma make sure to ring me if she tries to act violent, okay?" Ij patted my slender shoulders and I nodded with a mouth twist.Mr Greg stood at the door, "Baby I'll be waiting for you in the car." He called out to Ij and left.Ijeoma hugged and after a brief stare, left for the car with her baby Miracle sleeping in her arms.     I gently rubbed my chest, breathing in and out before gaining the needed confidence and sauntering into Aunty Mba's room. I knocked twice before she let me in."My dear sit down." She tapped on the space left on her bed but i raised my brow in c