johnbull's feeling

Chapter 3

Preye's maternal family members drove back to their community with all the properties and the children, including Johnbull's wife and their daughter. Jurist and his family members re-entered the town hall after a brief discussion outside. Johnbull's family members contemplated how to resolve the matter with Daniel's family. The issue became awkward for them to handle, as the two sides made different decisions about Preye's death."

Kelvin, Daniel's spokesman, stood up and continued. We have petitioned Johnbull in the police station. He cannot kill our child and live in peace. He who searches for trouble must surely receive it. Johnbull must go to the police station and explain the reason he aborted our child.

Kelvin stood up again and pleaded with Daniel's family. You said Johnbull has been petitioned in the police station. Please, withdraw the petition, I'm begging you. The elder's council made every endeavor to calm Jurist and his son. The situation became difficult for the elders. Preye's relatives and friends cried deeply in pain. They didn't know what to do.

As an educated man, Johnbull should have known that abortion can lead to death, especially when using a charm. Abortion might not completely remove the pregnancy. It can cause infection in the womb, heavy or irregular bleeding, and mental health problems such as feeling down or upset. Johnbull should have been aware of these dangers. He will pay for his misconduct. We have to use Johnbull as an example to discourage wicked parenting."

We are the paternal family of the aborted child. No one can predict the future of our aborted child. My final word is that you must compensate us with the sum of seven hundred thousand naira for our aborted child. If not, Johnbull will face the consequences of his deeds," Kelvin exclaimed and then sat down.

Kelly and Johnbull's siblings pleaded with Daniel's family members to calm down. They requested that they consider the efforts of the elders and restrain their anger.

"Please, we know that Johnbull did something wrong. He faced unexpected consequences. I implore you not to act in response to Johnbull's actions; you might end up doing something worse than him," the spoke'sman earnestly begged.

Jurist, Daniel's father, stood up from his seat. "We will not accept any compensation from Johnbull. Accepting it might imply that we are here for money. We are here due to the pain of our aborted child. I cannot describe the stress I went through because of this unborn baby. My brothers will still have brighter days ahead. Witnessing the elders' suffering due to Johnbull's deeds troubles me deeply."

"I am a man of peace, and my son Daniel follows my steps. We have accepted your plea, my elders. It was stubbornness that led John Bull to collide with The Rock. I have seen your efforts towards this, along with my elders. Johnbull refused to heed people's advice, and that's why he faces this problem today. I will withdraw the petition, but you should warn Johnbull very well," Jurist stated and then sat down.

Kelvin and the elders expressed their appreciation to Jurist and his family members for their kindness regarding the issue. Subsequently, Jurist and his relatives left the town hall and drove home.

The elders of Keme community and Johnbull's relatives strategized on how to transport Preye's body to the mortuary and settle the bill until they resolved the matter with Eko community. Johnbull's relatives borrowed money from various lenders. They took Preye's deceased baby to the mortuary, and Johnbull's family members moved around the community seeking solutions to address the issue.

Daniel bargained with his peer group to kill Johnbull, They started searching for johnbull in various community. Daniel lied to his father whenever he travelled with his friends, in searched of johnbull. food became Daniels enemy at the first week of preye's death . He planned to kill johnbull secretly and discard his dead body to the roadside.

. Within a period of time Daniels mother noticed his illegal movement with some bad boys and advise him to stop. She reported Daniel's plan to jurist. The couple advice Daniel on their room., that shouldn't commit murder because of Johnbull reaction towards his preye.

Daniel obeyed his parents and stopped the idea of eradicating Johnbull from earth.The next day He called his gang to his father's house and told them to stopped.

Johnbull family members continuoud to look for solution to the problem. They gathered at the community town hall, and think how to beg preye's maternal family. The elder's council president called Johnbull on phone and transmitted the information to him.

Later, the president of the elders' council advised Johnbull to remain at his hideout. The same Johnbull who previously rejected people's advice about the abortion of Preye's pregnancy was now heeding the president's advice. They informed him about the amount of money spent on entertaining the strangers and the funds borrowed from money lenders. Johnbull became sorrowful upon hearing the feedback from his relatives and the president of the elders' council.

"Why me, oh God!? I am spending unexpected money because of my own children. I wish I had known; I would have listened to their advice. They warned me about the dangers of abortion several times, but I disregarded their counsel and sent them away," he muttered, tears rolling down his cheeks.

Where will I get the money to solve these problems? I'm passing through sleepless nights; I cannot eat anymore. Life is unbearable. What could have made me abort Preye's pregnancy, if I knew this would be the result? I have lost my children and still face several predicaments. Friends and family members advised me. It's just that I didn't listen to them," he thought, crying at his hideout, staring at the ceiling as though searching for a missing child.

Kelvin and the elders traveled to Eko community for Ebi, Johnbull's wife introduction, as they were instructed. Upon visiting them and completing Ebi's introduction, Preye's maternal family members ordered Johnbull to pay Ebi's bride price before Preye's corpse could be buried. They demanded the bride price to be paid within a week.

"If Johnbull and his family members decide to bury Preye's corpse without our notice, there will be war between the two families. Go and tell them that we said so."

Johnbull's relatives begged for permission to bury the corpse before paying the bride price, but Ebi family members rejected their plea. Kelly and the elders drove to their community and conveyed the message from their in-laws to Johnbull's relatives.

Those in charge of the matter began seeking help from philanthropists in Johnbull's family. However, Johnbull and his family couldn't provide the money for the expenses anymore, so they had to borrow money from their leaders.

The issue became increasingly difficult for them, with some elders feeling exhausted from the stress it caused. They became agitated and negotiated not to pay Preye's bride price, opting to wait for Preye's in-laws' reaction. However, Kelly advised them to disregard their plan.

The news from Preye's maternal family members spread to all the quarters in Keme community. People started planning to pack their property and leave the community due to fear of Eko Community.

Eko community was a powerful and feared community known for their ability to harm and even kill people through charms and firearms. They had previously destroyed a nearby community, and only the federal government had the capacity to stop them.

The chairman of Keme community appealed to all ten quarters in the community to contribute twenty thousand naira each to prevent conflict between the two communities. This decision stirred up disapproval among several members of the community, with some citizens planning to hand Johnbull over to Eko Community.

A general meeting was called by the chairman, gathering all the men in the community at the town hall. He explained the purpose of the money contributed, clarifying that it wasn't for Ebi's bride price. Instead, it was intended for burying Preye's corpse. He emphasized that there was no obligation to marry Ebi to Johnbull."

After resolving this issue, it's up to Johnbull and his in-laws to decide when they'll arrange the bride price. We're uncertain whether they'll proceed with the marriage after this situation. All members who attended the meeting agreed, driven by their love for Preye.

The following day, Kelly, along with the elders and army, visited Eko community. They explained their financial inability to pay Ebi's bride price and requested permission to bury the deceased girl's body.

Eko community accepted their proposal and instructed Johnbull's relatives to come and discuss compensation for the children killed by Johnbull."