CHAPTER ELEVEN

As soon as Ada opened her eyes, she heard a cock crow. She lay still listening for movements, so she could know if she had company in the hut (house). Rolling quietly to the edge of the bed, she peeked at the floor to see if ikenna was still in the room. His spot on the floor was empty . Ada breathed a sign of relief and thanked the gods she was alone.

'Searching for me?'Ikenna asked, leaning on the door post behind her. Her breath caught in her throat and she slowly turned to face him. Ada detected the hint of mockery in his voice and quickly searched her head for answer.

:I had a tiring night, my Lord I just rolled over,' she mumbled.

He made his way towards her and sat on the edge of the bed with his back to her and Ada got up immediately eager to dispel the discomforting silence between them. She would quickly disappear into the silence of the adjoining house(hut)

Ada , we need to talk, 'he said

She turned to face him and saw that his expression had softened

What do you want to talk about my Lord?

I have told you to call me ikenna.

He motioned for her to sit down she was nervous but stir up her mind and sit down, making sure to put a secure distance between them. What did he want to talk now? Did he want her to play her wifely duties this morning? Her head began to pound and her palms got sweaty as ikenna turned his gaze towards the door and started talking.