Whom to believe

Agnes was still contemplating on whether to stay or not when Abigail walked in.

What are you girls up to.. Abigail asked with a skeptical look.

Uhm.. mama nothing at all.. we were just talking, Agnes answered.

Hmm.. 'talking', she said with a small smile.

Although Abigail was sad that her daughter was going to be married off... she didn't want her daughter to see her cry. she wanted to be strong for her and she wanted the same from her daughter.

Yes mama, ibitein responded

I'm glad that you are here to chat and keep her company.. she has been crying since morning, i hope you stay longer.. Abigail sighed softly.

This was no time to stay and watch the play. Agnes wanted to go and look for Ayonadu for answers.. She wanted to know what was the reason he called the man a ghost. Why are they putting her in a tight corner by asking her to stay, what is she going to do now, she thought.

Agnes! Agnes!

Ye- yes mama, she answered

Where did you go, I've been calling you.. Abigail frowned slightly

Are you alright? ibitein asked disturbed

Uh yes yes I'm okay

Alright then.

Uhm I'm sorry mama..

It's okay.. I was saying that I will send Vincent to get you a new dress and a pair of shoe from the big market for the marriage ceremony.

Oh no mama that's not necessary, I can manage she retorted with an uneasy smile.

Why don't you allow me to spoil you.. Come on i insist, Abigail smiled.

Come on Agnes you will get only the best ones, ibitein replied

She looked at the two of them and nodded slowly.

She didn't want to stay longer but these women are not getting any of it.

Okay but I can join Vincent to the big market? I mean he doesn't know my size of dress, she said trying to sway her way out.

Is that even necessary? you don't have to go with him, besides you will only wear it for the evening ibitein said with a small frowned.

Plus the ceremony is just a small one since not everyone in the village knows about ibitein's marriage, we only invited a few people, Abigail added.

Hmm.. okay then.. I will stay, Agnes responded with a small smile.

Okay then let me go and prepare. It will be noon soon. I guess our in-laws are already on their way, said Abigail and she turned around and left the two girls.

Are you alright? ibitein asked

Yes.. are you?

I think..

You think? that's not a good response, especially when you're getting married this evening

What is your problem.. I said I'm fine

If that's what you say, Agnes said with a gesture

That's what I just said, ibitein rolled her eyes.

What about Ayonadu?

Yes what about him?

Aren't you worried about what he said? Agnes reminded.

That doesn't matter.. it doesn't make any sense at all.. he was just jealous that all, ibitein replied with a frown.

Agnes was worried about what ibitein told her earlier.

For Ayonadu to call Calvin a ghost, there might be some truth in it.. now she was worried about her friend, the worst part is that she doesn't know whom to believe.

What if he was truly a ghost, the thought of it brought goosebumps on her skin.

Okay, she responded

please don't talk about him anymore, said ibitein.

Far away from the Clifford mansion in the forest stood two men dressed in black clothing.

Master, I have brought the men you asked, Black said with a bow.

That's a good news, Calvin replied

Yes master, I selected only the finest of them all.

Go and arrange for the carriage, he ordered Black.

Yes master, he bow and went for it.

Bull, get me my treasure box.

Calvin chuckled and said now we only have to wait for the sun set.