April's Blossom

 April's Beginning

 Everything has it's own beauty, and uniqueness, even the place where we live this is such a wonderful place as various communities has it's own in the story. 

 A community named Greenland known for its rich agriculture which include agriculture and rearing of animals. They were also noted for the production of baskets, brooms palm oil due to their love for hard work and farm work which triggered them to propose a slogan" He that does not work should not eat". This slogan motivated and inspired everyone in the community to engage in either farm work or a skillful work which is a source of income to families. They lived in peace, harmony love, and togetherness which made them a source of inspiration to other communities.

 This community was blessed with different families who worked hand in hand. One of those families which belonged to this great community was the Grills family which was very prominent due to their love and interest for education. Grill who was a farmer and a carpenter got married to Gracey who was a farmer just like her husband Grill and also a trader who sells palm wine and palm fruit. Grill and Gracey were blessed with 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl. Grill ensured with the source of income which he got from this two jobs he was able to send his children to school which he was not able to attend due to opportunity years back. Though discouraged by one of his friend Bryan,that the community is rich and extremely buoyant and will remain like that even in the nearest future, that there is no need to go to school again because already there is wealth and lots of gold said Bryan, but Grill told him that he has seen the benefit of education, though he did not have the opportunity, that no matter the wealth, if education is not backed with it ,it is like an eagle without wings to fly which is a support to the eagle and therefore very important .With this statement Grill said his friend Bryan was speechless and had to leave.

 The was another community named Fitcherland which was far from Greenland a place where people struggled to survive because of the climatic condition which was a hindrance to the people because the was no farming and even if there was only few crops were grown due to the unfavorable climatic condition. This led to so much hardship and poverty that people had to go to some other communities to work and get paid in order to get food items to bring over for their families. But despite this, even in the midst of hardship people still flourished .The was a family known as Creston which was very prominent and well respected which people do go to them to ask for assistance. But a family known as Nile were very Rich had with a lovely wife Ann who was a shoemaker in that community, but was never happy due to being married for 10years without a child which became a great worry to them, and their families which triggered Nile's family to advice Nile to either marry a second wife or divorce his wife since she is unable to bear children to carry on with the family name. Despite the advice which his family gave to him he still promised to continue his marriage with his wife Ann and said to them " God will provide for me a child has he provided for Abraham even at his old age". This statement even provoked his family the more that triggered his mother Clara to look for another woman for him and brought her into his house. This made Nile displeased which made him sent his mother and the other woman away from his house. But as God will have his way, three months later his wife got pregnant, which brought lots of joy after waiting for 7 years. With this, Nile had to take good care of his wife as he ensured that his wife did not stress herself with house chores and business and went for antenatal services in one of the best hospitals situated far from the community they lived.

 Months went by, as it was getting close to the time of the delivery , as Nile ensured he took a close watch on his wife Ann, so as to be alerted of when the baby kicks. It was a time of joy,It was a time of pains, when Ann was happy that finally she will be called a mother and started experiencing severe pains as she was rushed immediately to nearby clinic by the husband. As soon as they got to the clinic, the nurses rushed to assist Nile as they took Ann his wife immediately to the theatre ready to begin the needful, while Nile was standing in the reception hall anxious and worried about his wife.

Few moments later, the doctor and the nurses were done with Ann but were so sad because they had lost a patient Ann during childbirth, and were worried about the baby and how to inform the husband Nile of the ambivalent situation. Eventually, the doctor came out to the reception hall where Nile rushed to meet him and they both proceeded into the office. At the office, the doctor asked Nile Who the father of the child was ? I am the father of the child and that is my wife who is the mother of the child replied Nile in an agitating state. The doctor sighed and said am sorry sir she could not make it due to excessive bleeding , but the child is alive and doing fine. On getting this information, Nile got up from the chair and screamed , breaking down in tears as he lost his wife . The doctor stood up as he moved closer to console Nile who was in tears and further encouraged him saying "My brother all will be fine all hope is not lost". Nile hearing this replied instantly Doctor after seven years of marriage without a child and today expecting to be happy that I have a child am sad that I lost my wife oh! What a life as he exclaimed. The doctor went further telling Nile not to worry ,his season of rejoicing will come soon.

 Thereafter, Nile walked out of the hospital , with his baby back home. At home, his neighbors who saw when he rushed his wife to the hospital, were so happy that finally the couple will have a child which led two elderly women rushing to sit in Nile's veranda waiting so happily and joyful so as to welcome Nile and his wife with their newborn baby. While the two elderly women sitting in Nile's veranda and other neighbors who heard the good news darted to be on standby in order to welcome Nile and his family, saw Nile from afar, and ran so quickly to welcome him but approaching Nile, they saw he was alone with the baby and so unhappy. Then, one of the neighbors got the baby from him, while the rest held him as he walked towards his house. At his house, where they neighbors were sitted in anxiety and nervousness, as they inquired about his wife, which triggered him to break down in tears again; with this they knew something bad had happened and consoled him as he spoke she could not make it. At this, they neighbors cried out which resulted in Nile breaking down in tears. 

 Then, one of the neighbors, named Stephen stood up and spoke we do not need to cry my fellow neighbors with him but console him, because as we cry he cries too, and also try our possible best to support him which he needs the most. By this the place was calm , then one of the Elderly women rose got up and said Nile my son , you have always been my son and will always be my son because of your good heart , don't worry I will help take good care of this child, as my own, so don't worry much, rather pull up your self and see how to provide for this child, because she is destined . At that point, Rose and one other elderly woman also moved into the house cleaned, prepared a place for the baby to lie and food for Nile to eat this brought out and served him, and they all departed from his house encouraging to stay strong as they will support him.

April's Early Life 

 We all grow from one stage to another in life such was April's growth .

 The face began when April grew from infanthood till her childhood where she is 7 years old presently. Here April who was born , had lived with her father, who took great care of her , together with his neighbors whom had promised to, after her mom's demise. She grew with them, living happily as a child as she saw them as her parents too. April was given the opportunity as other children in the community to attend school, where she was sponsored by her father Nile who continued with his business after the wife's death in order to provide for his daughter. He also ensured that April never lacked anything , so as to make her happy as other children in the community, as Rose one if his neighbors visited regularly to check on him and his lovely daughter and also taught and brought up April in the way of the Lord. 

 April a child who was very brilliant and intelligent in her class performed excellently in all her exams that made her dad Nile so happy that he would remember his late wife who brought and left her replica in all aspects to fill in the space in his heart after her demise which compelled him to utter a short elegy to his daughter thus "My world, my star , my beauty, you are always like the shining sun who will never fade nor go down, a woman with gold , who warms my heart with good tidings , a replica of the mother. Am always proud of having you in my life because you are my light who drove away the darkness of the enemies ,"in remembrance of his late wife. Here by, hugged his daughter in tears , promising to the there for her .Oh! A time of remembrance. Suddenly a knock from the door , came in where he hurried to open the door, behold it was his friend Tony who came to visit and welcomed him in. Here tony noticing the look on Nile's face asked how are you fairing ? How is business? How are you coping alone with your daughter? Nile replied Am doing absolutely fine with my daughter and everything is going on well believing that by God's grace, things will turn out well and the future will be better considering it holds a lot. Tony replied in pity My friend Nile, I know all is not well with you , you still have not gone over the demise of your wife ,why don't you bring in another wife who will keep you company, share love with you as a couple and as well take good care of your daughter due to the fact that you are not growing any younger again. Nile who gave a thought on what his friend had just said countered back in reply am okay ,the way I am, I do not need another wife, nor company , as I have a company which is my daughter and we share love together as a family. Nile , even if you treasure your daughter, what will you do when she asks about her mother quizzed tony with frown on his face over his friend's response. Tony my daughter will not ask now because I have told her that rose my neighbor who comes regularly is her mother and definitely when she grows up I will tell her about her biologically mother, please tony do not ask too much questions again. Fine if you say so replied tony with a sigh . Nile still sitting with his friend in silence , gazing at the newspaper broke the silence and said Tony, my dear friend I know how much , you care about me and my family, I am fine and will always be fine, please don't worry too much about me, so now how is your family and business, Nile trying to change the topic of the discussion. Family is fine and business, too is fine, though Ieed more seeds, stems and suckers to plant , because the one I planted earlier is grown harvested and sold out , answered Tony. So go and get them from the agro company said Nile. oh! My friend with deep shock on Tony's face has his friend is unaware of what has happened. Nile looking surprised questioned tony I don't understand you? My friend, that agro company that supplies me with all this ,are out of stock and I do not know what to do. Oh! Okay I will help you out the is a large company at Greenland a neighboring community, which has sufficient agricultural materials, I even went there yesterday to get some , I can take you there if you don't mind. Ok I do not mind, so when will you be free to take me there? Tomorrow is good in the morning, after I drop my daughter in school. Ok that is great , let me leaving now so I will go and get my money from debtors , considering how am running out of cash. Ah! So soon grilled Nile in startle, Yes I need to my friend. Ok! The is no problem, let me see you off walking down with Tony.

 Few moments later, his daughter April came out of the room asking Dad where are you? Still searching for her Dad, Nile finally walks in and sees his daughter crying and gets closer to her to find out .oh! My daughter what is the problem? Dad I was looking for you and when I did not see you, I thought you have left me or something bad has actually happened to you, said April in tears. No my daughter nothing can ever happen to daddy, daddy loves you and will never leave you, is just that I went to see my friend Tony off since he was leaving . Here by , he hugged his daughter and she became better as they watched television till evening, as Nile got up afterwards to prepare dinner for himself and the daughter and return to bed when done to rest ahead of the next day. Ensuingly, Nile rose up to tidy up the house with other house chores.

 Whilst preparing meal for his daughter, rose walked in greeted and offered to assist Nile with what he was doing, so as he will be ready to take April to school when she is done to meet up with the day's activities. Nile seeing how this old woman has helped him since he was single till this moment he has lost his wife was moved in tears uttering mama , you have helped me enough, how will I repay you. This old woman answered Nile you are my son, you do not have to repay me, because you have helped me, since my children left to the city in search of greener pastures, so It's my turn to help at least for the sake of your daughter April. With this he felt so sad, being that it should be his biological mother or sister doing this, but they chose not to as a result of him refusing to marry who they wanted, so they decided to ignore him. 

The elderly woman catching on with this, felt so sad for him and encouraged him to be strong for his daughter, that he has people who care about him and the future holds great for him and his daughter. He then hugged the elderly woman and went to prepare himself for he has a busy day ahead .

 Soon he was ready, took his daughter and left, whilst the old woman tidied up the house and left to her shop to sell. Thereafter, Nile headed to his friend house Tony, to take him to get some agricultural materials for his farm after checking up on his workers and the management of his business. Subsequently, they had arrived and requested to purchase some agricultural materials which they needed. So one of the workers, Glory the receptionist welcomed them and went in to the store to get what they requested which they later paid for the goods and left. All along the road, Tony broke the silence in the vehicle and appreciated Nile for the help he gave to him . It's nothing my dear friend I can assist you anytime , I discovered the place when I returned from the hospital the day my wife gave birth and passed away. Oh! That's great and their materials are cheaper than the one in our community. They also have various varieties compared to the other company in our community. Tony drove down to his farm and handed over the goods he purchased and took Nile to his shop.

 Months went by, as Nile carried on with his daily routine , till he unexpectedly felt sick which caused him to be bedridden. It was the elderly woman rose, who cared for him and his daughter. This was one of the worst times of April has she always sat gazing at the father in tears each time she returned from school due to his ill health. Nile looking at his daughter , controls himself and consoles her that he will be fine, that all he wants from her is she should be strong for him. 

 Months passed as Nile's health was deteriorating, as he had to contact his friend Tony. Tony hurriedly rushed to meet Nile in order to save his life , on reaching he met Nile in severe pains and immediately took him to the hospital. While rose was in distress and deep thought of how she would disclose the news to April when she returns from school. A while later, tony and Nile had gotten to the hospital where Nile was admitted into the hospital instantly. As Nile was still on with his medication administered by the doctor , Tony was called in by the doctor for questioning as they doctor asked are you one of those in his family? Is there any genetic disease or so ? Tony retorted yes am his friend for over 12 years now, and the is no genetic disease in his family. Oh ! You are lucky that you hurriedly brought him to the hospital else it would have been another story to tell but his suffering from severe hypertension that could lead to cardiac arrest. Since his already placed on medications I advise that he should have enough rest , besides is the any problem in the family that could lead him to thinking too much? Yes doctor my friend lost his wife some months ago during childbirth and has not gotten over it , not withstanding I will make sure I keep a close watch on him Thanks a lot doctor. Your welcome let me attend to other patients. Tony leaves the doctor's office and goes to meet Nile where he was . On approaching, Nile is awake and sighs a relief as he says to tony thank God you came to save my life else I would have been gone by now I really appreciate you , nevertheless I want to tell something important. Please my friend am not sure I will make it though treatment has been administered ,yet I want you to take good care of my business when I die , also have left some money at home use it to support my business and yours. Then when my daughter grows up you can handover the business to her to run , I know she won't stay with you , still remember her in your prayers. In the interim , his mother Clara and his sister Lucy walks in as he looks at them in surprise. His mother Clara walked closer to him uttering I warned you, but you never listened, I told you your wife is evil ,where is she now? Is she not gone? Tony who could not bear how his friend's mother rendered insult on his friend spoke ma with all due respect I thought you came to see how your son is fairing? Not rendering blames on him. Clara who could no longer Keep quiet as tony was speaking interrupted rudely as she warned him to mind his business and accused him of misleading her son in marrying the woman she never liked. Tony who countered back angrily told her he did the right thing as Nile her son loved Ann so much. Still exchanging words, Nile who could not condone it anymore shouted Please stop!! And passed out. Immediately tony checked up on Nile as he could not hear his voice any more, hastily ran to call the doctor. Moments later, the doctor checked on Nile, as he said sorry his Dead . By this, tony shouted in shock and wept terribly , as Nile's mother and sister turned to accuse him of killing Nile. Tony still in deep tears and shock over Nile's death , silently left them in the hospital room.

 Later on, tony got to Nile's house as he found April and rose sitting together telling stories. Then , turned back in thought of what to do at that moment, as Rose called him to find out how Nile is fairing as he broke the sad news to here instantly as they both wept together over Nile's death. Minutes later they got themselves back as they both parted ways. 

 The pain

 Humans hear different news everyday, both the good and the bad which changes one. But in the case of April it was a bad and terrible news . let's see what happened.

 The next day, April woke up early as usual and tapped rose who laid alongside with her. Rose on getting up, found April in tears as she was thinking and worried about her father Nile. Rose said daddy is coming back today, so clean up your tears as she hugged April. Hours passed, as tony came with his wife Dina and other neighbors who heard about Nile's death due to the fact that they want to disclose the sad news to April. At the same time, April came out from the room and greeted. Tony filled with fear, stood up with boldness as he spoke, good morning everyone, we all know why we are gathered here as a team this morning. We are here to inform our own daughter on the news on ground, before it gets late. April, my dear daughter you have asked mummy rose about your Dad and we are here to tell you that Daddy is Dead, he died in the hospital. April on hearing this, screamed and cried out daddy please come back as everyone gathered around her to console her and encourage her that it will be fine soon. A while later, tony continued Nile your father informed me in the hospital that his mother and sister will come and take April to stay permanently onwards ; please don't stop them. Then one of the neighbors asked no please why should we do this to April? Tony replied am doing according to instruction and also if we don't allow them to take April they will raise accusations against us for killing Nile which is not true, just be prayerful as the is battle ahead us and we will conquer. April will be leaving tomorrow and also the date if the burial will be fixed and communicated to everyone. Rose stood up and appreciated everyone who came to console April and they all departed. The remaining part of the day was not good at all as April could not stop pondering over the demise of her father who she loved so dearly though was consoled by rose.

 The next day, Clara and Lucy Nile's mother and sister had arrived Nile's house , were they requested for April to take her along to live with them permanently in Lagos. Minutes later, April came out with her bags and bided rose good bye in tears as she will miss her, as she departed. At another time, Clara, Lucy and April had arrived the house at Lagos as Clara informed April that this is her new home. Days passed by ,as April was getting acquainted with the new environment . Suddenly ,her grandma returned back home from the market, as April quickly ran to welcome her calling her mummy which led to her pushing the little girl away saying; am not your mother, your mother died since you were born. At this, April left immediately to her room crying profusely uttering God my father ,why me so I don't have a father or a mother anymore? Whilst crying, Lucy came in asking have you swept the compound? Aunty you did not tell me to sweep the replied April. Immediately Lucy slapped her saying so I am to tell you to do your chores. Thus , Lucy pushed her away and handed over a broom to her to sweep the compound as she went inside .

 Afterwards, she met her mother asking how she has gone far with the burial preparations of her late brother Nile. Clara retorted my daughter I would have taught your brother a bitter lesson he would never forget even if he is Dead, but our people say beat a child at the right hand and use the left hand to draw him closer again, so I have forgiven him and his burial will be next week Friday as his uncles in the village informed me earlier today . Hereby , we will be leaving to the village on Sunday to continue with the other preparations. Also am told they will bury that woman he called a wife along side with him that day, though that is not my business , because I never liked her right from the first day, she was brought and showed to me , but my son went ahead and married without my consent. At that Same time, April walked in as she was done sweeping the compound and was given another tedious work to do instantly. This was how she was treated badly by Clara and her daughter Lucy everyday.

 Latterly, April inquired of her Dad's funeral which Lucy harshly answered how is it your business? But Clara interrupted, your dad's funeral is next week and besides we are going except you who will stay behind. April who had in mind that she will see her mother rose as she goes for her dad's funeral and also bid her dad the last farewell as he goes to heaven felt so sad and wept bitterly as she walked to her room. The following day, Clara and her daughter left to the village leaving April alone in the house in hunger and tears.

 Afterwards, Clara and Lucy had reached the village and were going on with the preparations for the funeral, as tony Nile's friend visited to find out how the preparations were going in for the funeral of the couple. By this Clara got up in anger saying I don't care about that idiotic woman you call a wife . Tony pained by what Clara said, replied there's no problem, but what of April? With this question asked by tony, Clara sent him away

 Thereafter, he left where he had to summon the neighbors for an urgent meeting to plan Ann's funeral with immediate effect. Days passed on, as the day of the burial had approached featuring various activities such as a church session in respect of Mr. and Mrs. Nile Thompson . Also the traditional rites, and others as people gathered to pay their Last respect to the deceased. At the same time, the family leader, called on the child of the deceased for a brief prayer by the congregation and also a handover of some key gifts in respect to the late parents. Yet Clara came out to stand in for April, in pride and happiness so as to receive the gifts, nevertheless the family leader still requested for the child, as she lied that she was in a boarding school .Thus the family leader, found it difficult to believe, so he decided that unless the child returns from school and is brought by tony to him the gifts remains with him till when ever. With this, Clara had to leave shamefully and angrily as her plan of receiving the gifts had failed

 Then, the congregation headed to the grave side, as the corpse were buried. Indeed, it was a time of tears and sorrows expressed by friends, neighbors and well-wishers. Soon the burial was over, as Clara and her daughter headed back to Lagos .As they just arrived, they found April lying on the ground lifeless, as they were confused and hurriedly rushed her to the hospital. Whilst in the hospital, treatment was administered to April, as the doctor requested to meet with her shortly. Please ma are you the parents of the child? Quizzed the doctor Yes I am answered Clara. Please this child needs proper care and attention considering the fact that she is suffering from traumatic conditions which may be as a result of the death of some one in the family or maltreatment. Okay doctor, I will do . Later on, they all Left the hospital back home as Clara and her daughter were angry ,as the questioned April on what happened to her while they were away? . Suddenly Lucy broke in suggesting to her mother that April should be sold as they both agreed together.

 Immediately Clara contacted her friend Joan, and spoke to her concerning the plan Lucy suggested earlier , as she needed a favor from her to ensure the plan is achieved, as Joan gave her full assurance to it. Days later, Joan arranged some men to kidnap April so as to achieve their evil plan against April . Thereafter April was sold out to rich man chief John who needed a virgin to sleep with as he could satisfy his sexual desires and relax after a hectic day. April , who had no idea about the dubious plan was forcefully taken to the man to sleep with as she ended up losing here virginity and sanity as a woman which she cherished. At this, April wept profusely as she felt terribly sad and bittered. She could not believe what has happened to her and felt so sad for losing her virginity which she cherished. 

 The young man Gabriel arrived to take April away, meeting her in distraught scolded her to get herself prepared as they would be leaving instantly. Minutes later, Clara called to find out if anything had happened to April where Gabriel responded "Yes ma , something don happen , a rich man called that yesterday that he needed a young virgin girl , so immediately I took April to him to do the work. Clara feeled with excitement over the incident replied " oh that's awesome of you , but if you see someone who wants to take her inorder for her to stay permanently give her out , and charge alot of money from the person. Then Gabriel took April to where the other girls are kept for the same purpose. 

 Later on, another rich man Mr. Chris contacted Gabriel for a girl who he wanted to take to his house to live with, so she could satisfy his sexual desires as he pleases. Luckily for him, he was able to find a girl who was appealing to his palate , which he picked and took her over to him. Regrettably, it was April who was the girl that was picked and sent to him, causing April more pains and trauma ,as she uttered touching words from her mouth saying 

 Oh! What a life , why has life chosen to treat me this way , in so much pains and agony . Why has the sun not shone for fortune and the good things of life locate me . Is this how I will continue till eternity, So no dreams or future for me. Daddy, mummy please where ever you are , come and rescue me for l have suffered enough" .

 With this, walked silently, into the car as she will be dropped in the rich man's house. Hours later, after April was taken , Gabriel reached out to Clara that April has been given to a rich man which Clara and Lucy were filled with happiness on the phone . Later on, April had arrived Mr.Chris's house , where he welcomed her by harassing her sexually . The sexual harassment and abuse of all types continued for years by Mr Chris as April could not complete her education . 

 As God will have his way , few months later Mr Chris's daughter praise returned from the united states back to Nigeria to visit her Dad after so many years, unannounced leaving her Dad in shock and surprise as his Daughter could not condole the shock on his face asked him if he had a problem with her return leaving Mr Chris her father astounded and dumbfounded.

 Days elapsed since praise has returned home, but this day was quite different from previous ones as. Mr Chris had left home and would be returning late which is unusual. Few minutes later,praise heard a voice crying which made her worried and troubled as she had to search the house to find out what truly it was. Shockingly she found April in a room and approached her asking what was wrong? April replied in tears stating what has happened for a past few years since she lost her parents. Praise filled with pityand anger over the situation consoled her and promised to help her out. 

 Moment afterwards, praise's father had returned where praise welcomed her father and opted for a little talk with him where she asked who April was where Mr. Chris pretended to know nothing about it . But Praise knew her father was lying so threatened him that she would involve the police and a Human Right Activist. At this point Mr

Chris could not lie anymore knowing to well that he had been caught by his daughter and had no other choice than to open up to his daughter to prevent his name to be thrown into the mud. Praise moved with tears felt disappointed at her father for such dispeakable act and promised him he will pay for it. Chris filled with anxiety for some days since his daughter found out his dubious plans went begging for forgiveness and for her daughter not to involve the police but the daughter rejected his apology and still insisted on involving the police for he deserve to be punished according to the law. Praise also questioned her father thus :

" If what you did to April is done to your daughter if you die how would you feel ? If you wanted another wife why couldn't you get one after my mom's death but you chose a get a girl who is old enough to be your daughter.Chris feeling guilty could not respond to his daughter leaving him hopeless and reckless at the same time . 

 The Revelation.

 The truth, when revealed, has the power to reshape perception and illuminate the shadows of uncertainty."This was not an exception to the case of April as we look forward. 

 Praise who felt so sad over April's pathetic story could not keep mute over the situation due to her quest for justice for April, took up the case to the police and other authorities who began their investigations . Apart from praise reporting the incident to the authorities she ensured that April had proper treatment by running various medical tests to check her health status, which it was discovered that she was suffering from post - traumatic stress disorder and depression as a result of the incident. Praise ensured that April went through therapy to ensure proper guidance, counseling and support to build and shape her life for the better.

Months later, the police summoned praise after their investigations to inform her about their discovery and the culprits involved. At this point the culprit Gabriel was already arrested where he started making his confessions where Mr. Chris the rich man who requested for a virgin girl to satisfy his sexual desires, Gabriel the one who Clara and Lucy sold April to Clara and Lucy her aunty and grandma who brought up the idea to sell April were mentioned .The police during the discussion with praise felt so disappointed at Mr. Chris who is well known public figure ,who would have rescued April from the incident but rather chose to follow and indulge in an dispeakable act, Lucy and Clara who would have played an angelic and motherly role to April as her grand daughter and niece chose to turn their back on April all because of hatred for April's mother for no reason . Days later April went to the station with praise where she met the culprits and broke down in tears as praise consoled her and stated that they must all pay the price including get father for turturing April. Mr.Chris knowing that he would be arrested in no distant time decided to fly out but unluckily for him he was arrested at the airport where he called his lawyer Barr. Bright to move over to the station but his daughter praise challenged him that she would call the Human Right Activist Barr. Camiella to come over ti the station. The Following day which was Friday the police together with praise and April went to arrest Lucy and Clara the remaining culprits.On getting there , Lucy and Clara were in shock as they saw April. April looking at them in disgust said oh! Mama and aunty are you shocked seeing me ? You thought that your dubious plans will kill me ? I loved you but you hated me to the extent of selling me out to a wicked gang who sold me out to rich man for him to satisfy his sexual desires . Mama why ? Lucy and Clara at this point were astounded and dumbfounded . April in tears screamed at the police to take them away. 

Weeks later, Mr. Chris was summoned for court case to prove his innocence since he claimed he innocent. During the court case the culprit Gabriel testified that Mr. Chris was guilty of the offence . At this point the Court ended the case and made their final verdict sentencing Mr. Chris to 15 years imprisonment and the remaining culprits to 20 years imprisonment.

Finally, April and praise were happy that their goal was achieved and justice has prevailed. Few days later, praise prepared to return back to the united states of America where April assisted her.The D- day came for praise to leave as April appreciated her much for the care concern and support she has rendered so far as to they both hugged and bidded each other farewell . 

 The Target 

A dream delayed , is not a dream denied , because where the is a way the is a will to achieve it. This is the story of April.

 After the departure of praise to the united states of America, April felt lonely for sometime, but eventually motivated herself to be great by taking a decision to go back to school starting from secondary school from where she stopped not minding her age ,to complete and further her education. Her quest and her determination to further her education not minding the discouragement from people made her outstanding in the midst of the younger ones in school which caught the attention of teachers and others.

 Months later April's school , had an essay competition which they were invited to contest with other schools, where April volunteered to compete also though at first she was rejected by the principal and other teachers but she insisted she must compete where an opportunity was given to her to compete. April filled with enthusiasm and great zeal prepared herself for the competition as other contestants did. Days passed by as the day of the essay competition finally came as the students from various schools contested . After the contest, the results of the competition came out as April me emerged the winner of the competition where she proceeded to the finals and also emerged the overall winner of the competition receiving an instant scholarship to further education any level of her choice . April returned back to school where she was celebrated by the school management team. 

 Years later, April had completed her secondary school education and university education up to her PhD level where she graduated as a Doctor of pharmacy making herself proud that she had fulfilled her dreams. At this point April opened an organization to take care of the orphans ,disabled and the windows so as curb the rate of abuse which she passed through years back and also inspire people through her story.

 The Blossom

 Surely, one must flourish, no matter to the difficulties and circumstances of life. April wasn't an exception. 

 April after achieving her dreams and being successful, visited her home town, where she met her Dad's friend Tony and Rose the woman who took care of her after her parents demise till when her grandma and aunty came to take her to the city.They all reunited back again after so many years as April shared her story and experiences to them where the felt pity and apologized to her for not coming to rescue her all that whole, but April understood with them knowing that they had no idea about what was happening as at that time. April also moved to her parents grave to pay them the last respect which she didn't have the opportunity to do so on the day of the burial. 

 Finally April returned back home and took Tony and Rose to the city promising to take care of them as her parents till when they die at old age. One month afterward, April met her lost rib Engineer Ricky as she married him and spent her whole life with him. She continued to move from grass to grace and called it April's Blossom which she meant Flourish and fruitfulness. 

 The End