Omelora

It was said that God gave some people the power to make wealth while others he gave the power to enjoy it but not in the case of Chief Obi;he was given both ,he was the wealthiest man in their town,he's likely to be the wealthiest in his state.Chief Obi who is a renowned entrepreneur owns 10 filing stations in Lagos,the CEO of Grandex company Nationwide,the leading company in Nigeria,he's into automobiles and so many other things,infact he owns half of the businesses in Lagos,he's a house hold name and a philanthropist.He never jokes with education,he has sponsored over two thousand people in primary,secondary and tertiary education,two times every month he supplies food items to widows and those who can't afford them,he contributes immensely to the church he attened at Ikeja St.Leo's Catholic Church.He's a member of the Knights of St John at his parish,he even earned the title omelora in his village when he travelled to the east last December.His chieftaincy title celebration was the talk of town for months,whenever he came back home to the east,there was always a long queue of people waiting at his gate who needed financial assistance and attending to them was always the first thing he does before he even settle down.Men, women and children both young and old always include him in their private and collective prayers,he was a God sent to them and they all loved him.His entrance into anywhere was always noticed,he fills any room he enters,not because of his size though he's very big in stature and tall,he's like a giant with a pot belly that is known for big men.His mansion at Ikeja was everyone's dream house,the automatic gate opened and a black Rolls Royce drove in and parked at the entrance of the house,Cheif Obi stepped out the car looking around as his stewards rushed to him to collect his brief case,he was looking exhausted,he had a long day at work,his wife Beatrice came out to welcome him and led him inside the sitting room"Dim oma nno,you look tired,hope today wasn't too stressful ?" Beatrice asked looking at him as wishing she could took away the stress from him"My love it was so stressful that I had to cancel the other meetings I have with three companies,I'm so tired"Chief Obi replied taking off his red cap and putting his walking stick aside"Don't worry I made something that'll make you relax,it's your favourite fufu and egusi soup,just the way you like it,so why don't you go upstairs and freshen up while i go serve your food"Beatrice said smiling as she stood up to go to the kitchen,she kissed Chief on his cheek and he giggled touching his head and smiling at his wife"That's why I can't stop talking about you Nkem,you really know what I need and when I need it"he said going upstairs to freshen up,he came back after thirty minutes and the aroma from the egusi soup filled the house and made Cheif's mouth to water,he rushed downstairs and got to the dinning,sitting down gently to enjoy his wife's delicacy.Beatrice served the food and sat beside him, looking at him enjoying the food brought satisfaction

to her,she thought it was the best time to tell him of Adaorah's nightmares which worried her so much"My husband,since Adaorah came back from school,those nighmare also came back,and this time it's more frightenen,is there something we can do about it ?"Cheif stopped eating and sighed,not liking the interruption from his sumptuous meal" So what do you want me to do ?" his question baffled her,like he wasn't concerned about his daughter's well-being"Nnem there are just mere dreams,not to be taken serious as if someone is about to die,it will stop and she'll forget about it, look at how I'm enjoying this food and you're bringing this one now, she'll get over it don't worry"Chief Obi said licking his fingers not minding the angry look on his wife's face "Nnaanyi those nightmares are really disturbing her and I dont like it"Beatrice said raising her tone because the conversation wasn't going well,it was always the same anytime she brought it up to him,it never bothered him a bit and it wondered her how he was so cool with it "Where is Adaorah sef,I haven't seen her since I came back ?"Cheif asked as he finished eating and was washing his hand with the water brought by one of the stewards"She went to Jidenna's house to see him,you know how those two can be,they can't get enough of each other and she said she won't be coming back early because Jidenna is taking her on a tour around Lagos to show her all the things she's missed"Beatrice replied smiling to herself at the thought of Adaorah spending time with her best friend "I hope that young man will bring her home early,I don't want my daughter staying out late"Beatrice eyed her husband feeling disappointed that their conversation didnt yeild fruit,she believed Chief would one day she things the way she sees them and not always the next share to buy or the arces of land to acquire but to be close to the family.Chief's phone rang and he stood up and went went outside to answer it ,it was obviously a business call as all Beatrice could hear was "nothing must happen to my container " repeatedly so she stood up not wanting to get angry further,she went upstairs and prayed silently for Adaorah.