Shola and some of the girls who intended going to the party were to meet at Nancy's house. They were to dress as if they are going to an all night church service, with their other clothes secretly kept in their bags. That way, it would be difficult for people to know they were going for a party. A good arrangement had been made with Charles, the celebrant, and he had agreed to give them the key to the visitor's room where they can change and keep their things. Charles is 200 level student and the only child of a rich businessman whose wife divorced many years ago on the ground of infidelity. The previous year, his father relocated to another part of the country so as to personally see to the growth of his business in that state. Nancy, on the otherhand is that type of girl every mother would not want even their son to move close to, let alone their female daughter. She is the leader of their clique, eventhough she is the youngest. Her knowledge in fashion and men-related issues have unquestionably gave her a lead among her other friends who would always listen with rapt attention when she talks. During break hours in school, girls would gather round her as she tells them about the latest cloth, jewelries and some other fascinating things. When it comes to matters of party and songs, Nancy has no rival. Even as an SS3 student, she has attended almost every party in town, and can tell how every drink in every bottle tastes. Her parents are ministers of the Word, but obviously, they are not ministers of the WARD. They honour every and any invitation to minister in any part of the world at any point in time. Nancy's father is that minister whose anointing ozzes out like smoke whenever he ministers, and as for his wife, she tails him like a dog's bone to everywhere he goes to minister, leaving their only child and daughter in a big mansion with the cook, gardener and gateman. As or Nancy, She can recite the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation, which makes it very difficult for her parents to know they way she lives when ever they are not around. Whenever she's going for parties, she dresses like a Christian sister going for a church service, and when she returns, she shares false and inventory testimonies of what God has done. For her father, he erroneously believes that "seek ye first the Kingdom of God.... and all other things shall be added unto you." - including a good daughter.
Soon, the party started, and Shola could not fully understand what to do and how to do what. But, with a professional help from someone like Nancy, it was just a matter of time before she understood the different dance steps and body movement. In other to further follow Shola up, Nancy allocated a guy to her. "My name is Babs." The guy said raising his voice so as to out-loud the music. "I am Shola by name" she replied. A little too loud than Babs. She felt so ashamed for what she just did. It had simply shown she was a JJC because someone who is used to attending parties would have known how best to regulate his or her voice with the loud music. She covered her face with her right hand in a rather funny and amusing manner. Babs removed her hand from her face and they both laughed. Again, Her laughter was louder than his, which made them laugh and laugh. Shola could not believe such a level of freedom exists, and she loved the fact that she could have that level of freedom. Babs told her alot of fascinating things which thrilled her so much. "I want to ease myself." Babs whispered into Shola's ears. "OK. I would be here waiting." Shola replied. This time she wasn't too loud. "Let's go together" Babs said almost immediately. Shola looked dazed. She was not sure of what to say. "Well, maybe that is how things are done here." She thought. She stood up, and they both head for the toilet. She was at the front, and Babs was occasionally looking at her like yet another fresh prey.
© 2015. Austus Ofmat Nwanne
It's breathtaking. Isn't it? It's thought-provoking. Isn't it.? And it's insightful. Isn't it? What becomes of an innocent girl whose parents have taken career above family? What becomes of Shola as she trails the path of danger with Babs? The answers to the questions are in the next episode. So, join me again on MONDAY as we continue SPILT MILK.
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