Boys Of Summer

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Chizo interrupted and asked a deadly question.

"I was ten when I noticed that my mummy is not here anymore"

And she was 20 years old when she asked while Ngozie was 25 and Happy and Charles were twin at age of 15.

Mr Uche startled, tears rolled down from the socket of his eyes, they all rushed to wipe off the tears and they buried the question.

Mr Uche rode his wheelchair to his room, he continue crying profusely, he cried silently and wiped off the tears by himself.

"He took his phone and put up a call."

Ngozie called Chizo and warned her to never ask such question again, moreover their father had once told them that when the time comes he will tell the story behind it.
Ngozie asked for forgiveness and they all laughed it out.

Happy was in her room too and Charles was no where to be found, "he has gone out as usuall"  Chizo said silently

*****

It was after 4pm, Charles arrived, since 1pm, Ngozie challenged him and he said "I went out to chill with my friends", he went straight to the kitchen and washed all the dishes as directed by Ngozie.

It is time for dinner by 7pm, they all set at dining table but their father didn't appear, they looked worried, Happy went to check him, he snubbed them and told them to go and eat.
They ate the food and left his food on the dining table.

Easter festival ended with silence in their house, their father slept with heavy heart.

Another morning comes, it was a good Monday ....

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