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Mr and Mrs Austin Odinga arrived at the city some minutes past 5pm. Omo was so tired. She was taken to her room up stairs by one of the female domestic staff. She freshened up and came out to be with her husband who was already entertaining his friends as she has been told the A.O's mansion rules already by the senior staff. She quietly joined her husband who later gave a formal introduction of his beautiful angel.  Tonight will be h er first night ever, Mr Odinga said to himself. I will make sure she enjoys every bit of it. She is such a beauty. I will spoil her that she will forget where she came from. Why should I bother myself? I've a deal with her uncle. Let them settle their problem themselves. I already have what I've been searching for. Who would have thought I would get her on a platter of gold? Hmmmm! Soon the party was over.    Omo was whining in pains. It was her first experience. She missed her mum and sister. This savage has something up his sle...

Omo couldn't sleep that night after having that heart breaking discussion with her mum. She thought of her plans on furthering her education, how she could avert this decision. Oh,God I need your help, she cried out. It was such a long night. Omo heard her mother lamenting. I've heard of different dilemma but this is worse, she said to herself. Just when she was about closing her eyes, she heard the first cock crow. She stood up , looked through the window and saw it was morning already.  Tired, Omo opened the door, picked up her broom swept the house and the entire compound, prepared breakfast, then took her bath. Who is the wicked that man that wants to take me as a wife? Are there no better, more intelligent girls out there that befits his person? Why me? Why this much hatred from my uncle? Why does he want to ruin my life? What a world of shattered aspirations. It was past 9:am already, no sign of anyone. Omo was happy. Maybe God has answered her prayers. Just w...

  After the death of Omo's father, things became very rough for her family. Just 3 months after her father's death, her uncle came to her mother. Woman, I know you're not ready to get married to any one in the family again. We can't sit, and watch us all die in hunger. It is time to look for another surviving means for the family. What could that be ? asked Omo's mother. It is simple, since Omo is through with her secondary school, I ha ve found a man for her. He's rich and he will shoulder our responsibilities. You've done what? What about your daughters? Are they not ripe for marriage? Why Omo who is just 17 years old? Oh death, you are so cruel. She broke down in tears.   Hey! Woman, just keep those questions to yourself and wipe off those ancient tears from your face. Listen, the man will be coming tomorrow to finalize everything and take her to the city with him tomorrow. Just like that? Asked Omo 's mother. Yes just like that. He hissed and ...