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Chapter 7
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Chapter 7

Florence and her family were shocked the moment her son Melvin clocked four and nothing happened.

Everyone was awake that night, waiting for his birthday and death.
It was midnight, and Melvin was still breathing.

Mum,Melvin is still breathing. Florence screamed

Keep quiet, Flore; don't wake him yet. Her mom replied, covering her mouth.

Am I dreaming or what? Prosper added

Melvin raised his head,saw everyone staring at him, and sat up.

Mum,you told me today is my birthday. Any surprises for me? He asked, supporting his chin with his palm.

Yes, my son,a very great surprise. I love you so much, darling. His grandma said

I love you too, Grandma; love you mummy,I love you, Mummy; I love you, Uncle Prosper.He replied, going back to bed.

Mum,this is a miracle. Prosper said

Yes, prosper; it is a very big miracle. Florence replied, sitting beside her son.

Dera,Francis wife, woke up in the morning and found her daughter dead.
She screamed and alerted her husband; he sighed and went back to bed.

Brianna, Brianna, Brianna. Dera called out to her daughter; Brianna was already gone. She cried her eyes out and started fighting her husband.

You're a witch; you ate this girl last night, and you're here pretending like you don't know what happened. You better tell yourself the truth. Njideka said she was pushing her away from her son's grip.

Two of you know what happened to Brianna. Mama,  you're wicked; you and your son killed my daughter. My God won't forgive you; you will surely pay for this. Dera cried, went in, and started packing her things.

My daughter's corpse is on the bed. Go ahead and bury her. I'm done with this God-forsaken marriage. She said that and left.

Njideka's eyes widened; she has messed up; she would have allowed Brianna to stay for some months; she acted too fast; there was no one to give her grandchildren again; there was no one to sustain her anymore; she looked at herself and sighed. "I might fall sick soon," she said to herself, and she went to bury her grandchild.

