THE JOURNEY 8

Several years had passed and Akidi flourished, he became one of the richest farmers in Owa and Ozoemena, his son grew into a handsome strong young man so also has Uzoamaka, his betroth grown into a very pretty woman. She comes around to assist them in cooking and cleaning, Akidi didn't remarry so Uzoamaka was really of help to Ozoemena whenever she comes around, Ozoemena had accepted her as a sister and haven't wrapped his head around the fact that his father insists on addressing her as his daughter in law.

Akidi knew he was getting old and weak and needed to fulfill his promises to Nnuka, the time to make things straight had come.  That evening, after they had dinner, Akidi called Ozoemena into his Obiri and explained why he is going marry Uzoamaka even though he may not love her enough and the circumstances surrounding his birth and naming, he explained his sojourns to his son and the strange deaths of his grandparents, mother and older siblings. 
Ozoemena was reluctant at first until he encountered a strange woman on his way to the farm one day, the woman advised him not be stubborn and asked that he marry the girl his father had chosen, she spoke in parables but told him it was for his own good, that evening Ozoemena narrated it to his father and described the strange woman who according to Akidi fit into Nwayinma, his mother's description.

Two weeks after the encounter and after much ponder, Ozoemena decided, he told his father, they informed Uzoamaka's family and fixed a date. 
The next Nkwo day was the traditional marriage, on Afo Owa they bought all the item's required, Akidi also bought new wrapper's for his in laws and for the bride and Ozoemena, he bought the same material.   The marriage rites was performed and there was merry after which they took Uzoamaka home and lived in harmony.

Uzoamaka reflected Nnuka in every way, she had her charisma and happy attitude towards things, she was the perfect choice and Ozoemena had to appreciate his father's advise for him to marry her. She soon conceived and on the ninth month she bore twins, male and female.
Akidi's house hold was filled with joy and laughter and he was overwhelmed with such great news, he thanked his chi and made a sacrifice in appreciation.

Two years later, Akidi joined his ancestors, he died a happy and fulfilled man.  Happy that his lineage remained and he made proper reconciliation with whom he offended and that he walked through his own journey and made a better second chance of it.....
The End!
Ifunanya Ononiwu (c) 2016