CHAPTER 28

Ruth slowly unpacked her clothes back to the closet. She felt guilty about the hasty decision that she had taken. She silently went to look for Purist. 

She wanted to inform her of the good news that she was not going to leave anymore. 

She found Purist playing with her toys at her playground. She tried to join her but Purist resisted and instead wanted to play with Lady Nana who kept cleaning where Purist had dirtified as per there orders from Martin. 

" Leave us alone Lady Nana. Purist is my daughter and I am sure that she will be fine in my arms" said Ruth who signalled Lady Nana to leave who left immediately.   

" Sure indeed. I trust you Ruth. But why are alot of people saying that my Father will go to jail for agreeing to marry you. I don't want that to happen mama. I don't want my father to go to jail like mother" said Purist. 

" What do you mean go to jail like mother! Did your mother go to jail? For what reason ? That is not what Martin explained to my parents. He said that....."said Ruth as Martin suddenly interrupted. 

" Dinner is ready family. Let's accompany each other to the dining. It feels happy and good to be a complete family like this" said Martin as he held their arms and led them to the Dining table. 

He served both of them food which astonished Ruth. That was Lady Ruby's work who was now being assisted by Lady Akeshia. 

" Thanks Papa" said Purist smiling. 

They all silently ate while lady Nana and Lady Akeshis kept watching. No matter how much Martin pursuaded them, they still preffered to stand while they kept watch. 

" Just a piece love" said Martin smiling. 

Ruth looked at him astonished. 

Did he just want to give her food from his plate? 

Ruth felt it rather useless and ignores the idea which seemed to upset Martin. Ruth still did not care. 

" I wish to report to school soon love. I am tired if waiting. Can we go at shopping mall to buy the school needed items? It will be a good idea all along. It will help me to finally focus on my studies" said Ruth smiling. 

Before they could finish their dinner, Ruth's brother came to the dining escorted by Haggai. He seemed a bit sad which astonished Ruth . Ruth immediately left to the study accompanied by him. 

" What is the matter? Why do you seem sad brother?" Said Ruth as Bryton smiled. 

" I just had to find away in which I could talk to my sister. We miss you there at home. How is married life? As your elder brother I am really concerned about you. I came back from school and was astonished by the news that you are already married. Why did you sacrifice your own happiness for the sake of our family? Did our parents make you do this ?" Asked Bryton out of curiosity. 

" Not really brother. What did you expect me to do? All our younger siblings were dropping out of school. What could I do and yet I had a chance to change things "

" You could have waited for me. You could have confide the matter with me first. I just came to tell you that I have got a schorlaship to go and study in United Kingdom. The chicken business that I started is going on well too. That business is now our family support. Let's leave this place sister. I am worried about you"

" You don't have to Bryton. You don't really have to be worried about me. I am not going anywhere. My life has changed now and this is my husband's house" said Ruth smiling. 

Bryton was astonished by the reply since she did not really expect that reply. Bryton silently watched her filled with agony. 

MARRIED AT SIXTEEN.