It was a cold, grey morning.
Nelly stood frozen as smoke curled into the sky. Her mother, father, and younger sister were on the ground-crying uncontrollably, surrounded by the ashes of everything they had worked for.
Nelly was already a school dropout .she dropout just for her younger sister to continue hers at this point all hope were lost .
Days passed, but the pain didn't fade. The shop had been their only source of income, and now, there was nothing. No money. No food. No future.
Just when it felt like the world had given up on them, Nelly father ran into an old friend-someone he hadn't seen in years. The man was well-dressed, confident, and spoke with a kindness that felt like hope.
"I'll help you," he said. "Let Nelly come live with us. I'll take care of her like my own daughter. I'll make sure she finishes school. I'll send you five million naira."
Her father believed him. He thought it was a second chance.
But for Nelly, it was the beginning of something far worse.
The promises were lies.
And that's where her real misery began.
Dad , I know what I'm saying that man is not a nice person what if he uses me for rituals what will you stand to gain .Nelly cried out
" Nelly watch your tongue that man is a very nice man we where friend right from childhood so I know him more than you do!! Mr Mark spoked angrily .
Dad ,you don't care about me anymore ....why would you even trust your friend that much even handing over your beloved daughter to him! She kept on crying nonstop.
Nelly...my dear daughter, words can't describe how much I love you and you sister. This is a rare opportunity many people are looking for now we saw one we have to grab it. Please my dear you're the light in this family ....you.. Nelly interrupted
She said in tears. Its fine Dad! I will go
Mr mark joy knew no bound cause this was the only opportunity for them to bounce back to wealth.
"I will go pack up my things...getting ready for tomorrow's journey. She said sadly and went to her room
Nelly cried bitterly She never wanted to leave her family most especially her beloved kid sis she was going to miss that soul alot
Just as she was lost in her own thought ...Maria her kid sis barge in making a loud noise which brought back nelly to reality.
Big sis, have been knocking over an hour now but you didn't respond I had to come in .she said with her tiny voice
I'm so sorry sweetie. She sight
What's wrong? Little Maria asked
Nelly cleared her throat and heaved a sight .
Maria, big sis will be traveling tomorrow;.
What?...to where? Maria asked confused .
"Big sis will be traveling to lagos tomorrow !" She replied calmly.
You gonna leave me behind !?
Nelly sight.
Sweetie I will come get you when the time comes ....you know I can't possibly do without you Nelly said tickling her playfully.
Sis, stop tickling me you know I don't like that I'm no longer a kid .Maria smirked
C'mon you little being .she laughed
Help your sis to packed up okay !
Sure. Maria smiled .