The Homeless Widow - S01 E06

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The Homeless Widow - S01 E06

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The Homeless Widow, Episode 6

After Ndu and his mother were arrested, they were locked up.

The police cell was dark and dirty. Ndu and his mother sat on the bare floor, leaning against the cold wall.

The first night was unbearable. Mosquitoes bit them from every corner. Hunger tormented them. Nobody came with food. None of their relatives wanted to visit them. Those who used to hail Ndu in the village suddenly abandoned him.

He sat in shame, looking at his mother.

“Mama, how long will we stay here? This is hell. We cannot continue like this.”

But his mother only wept silently as her pride was broken for the first time.

The days rolled by slowly. One week inside that small cell felt like one year. Every morning, policemen shouted at them. Every afternoon, they were given small food that barely filled their stomachs.

Ndu could no longer boast. His mother, who once carried herself like a queen, now looked like a beggar. She scratched her head and cried.

“My son, we are finished. Nobody cares for us again. Our enemies are laughing. Jacob’s widow is rejoicing. What shall we do?” Ndu looked at her with tears.

“Mama, maybe we should confess. Maybe that is the only way out.”

The following day, the officer in charge called them out for questioning. They had no strength to argue. They were tired of lying. They looked like shadows of themselves.

The officer placed a file on the table.

“Ndu, Mama, are you ready to tell us the truth? Your silence will not help you. We already know more than you think. Speak now, or continue to rot in this cell.”

“Yes, officer, I will talk. I am tired. I will say the truth.” Ndu said.

“Talk. Tell us what happened on the day Jacob died.”

“We poisoned him. Mama and I planned it. Jacob refused to give me money. He had billions, but he said I should go and work for my own. I begged him to build me a house, but he refused. He said he will not spoil me with free gifts. I became angry. I felt cheated. So when we met in the village, Mama gave me poison, and I put it in his drink. That was how my brother died.” Ndu said.

The room went silent for a moment. The officer turned to the old woman.

“Madam, do you confirm what your son has just confessed?”

Tears ran down her wrinkled face. She sniffed and nodded her head slowly.

“Yes, it is true. I gave him the poison. I hated Jacob’s wife. I warned him not to marry her, but he refused. He disgraced me before the whole family. That woman is a witch. I wanted her to suffer. I wanted her to cry the way I was crying. I never knew things would turn this way. Forgive me.” The old woman said.

The officer stood up and slammed his hand on the table.

“You both are wicked! You killed your own son because of greed and hatred. You will pay for this.” He said.

He called his men and ordered them to prepare the case for court. By the time they returned to the cell, Ndu and his mother were already trembling. For the first time, they realized the consequences of their actions.

They were no longer proud. They were no longer bold. They were weak and helpless, waiting for the judgment that was coming. Their world had collapsed completely.

When the case went to court, the evidence was clear. Their confession was written and signed. Witnesses came forward to testify about their jealousy and hatred. The judge listened carefully and shook his head many times.

At the end of the hearing, he banged his gavel and gave the verdict.

“For the murder of Chief Jacob, this court hereby sentences Ndu and his mother to twenty-one years in prison each, without option of fine.” The courtroom was silent. Ndu’s mother fell on the ground, crying bitterly. Ndu covered his face in shame. It was their end.

Loveth was in the courtroom. She held her children close as tears flowed down her eyes. Justice had finally been served.

“Jacob, you can rest now. Your killers have been exposed. They will never taste freedom again.” She said.

Her children looked at her and asked, “Mummy, are we safe now?”

“Yes, my children, we are safe. Nobody will push us out again. Nobody will take what belongs to you. God has fought for us.”

After the judgment, Loveth moved back to her husband’s house. This time, she walked with confidence. The gates that were once shut against her were opened wide. Neighbors came out to greet her with respect. The lawyer handed over all documents of the companies and properties to her. She held them carefully, thanking God for His mercy.

“Jacob, I will take care of everything you left behind. Your children will not suffer. I will raise them well. Your enemies have failed.” She said.

From that day, Loveth’s life changed completely. She regained full access to her husband’s wealth. She managed the wealth with wisdom. She enrolled her children in the best schools. Slowly, joy returned to her home. Sometimes, when she remembered the pain she passed through, she cried. But then she looked at her children and found strength again. She learned that life is not always fair, but God never abandons the innocent. She raised her hands and prayed, “Lord, thank you for fighting for me. Thank you for giving me victory. From today, peace shall reign in my home.”

The End.