Chapter 2 THE SASSY REWANI

"Mother!! I've been rejected again!! I'm losing hope" she said. They all want me to comprise on my values but I wouldn't!! She further said. "That's good!! You should never comprise on your core morals and values inorder to please any man". Good things only come to those who wait, there's always light at the end of the tunnel- her mother said, as she rubbed the teary cheeks of her daughter, while the comforting went on.

Feeling better with the soft spoken words her mom said, Rewani decided to go prepare her mom's lunch. She was about to prepare Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup- her mom's favourite delicacy. She was taught how to prepare that as early as age 13 by her mom when she still had her sight. It was the most popular food eaten by those who lived in the western part of Nigeria. She quickly changed her clothes and proceeded to Kanmi Market - A nearby local market, where she could purchase the Egusi and all other ingredients needed to make that special delicacy.

As she approached the ever busy Kanmi Market, she was getting cat-called by a plethora of men there, as usual. There's no breathing space for her at all!! Every male figure present wanted to strike a conversion with her because of how extremely beautiful she looked. In addition to her beauty, was a figure 8 body with a voluptuous backside that could make any man go gaga!! At all stops, their advances were blatantly refuted. All she wanted to a peaceful walk to Mrs Etomi shop where she could purchase all the necessary ingredients required in the preparation of her mom's favourite delicacy.

Mrs Etomi owned one of the biggest shops in Kanmi Market. She was very popular there because of her huge physique and height. She was so tall that you could sight her from miles away!! Even without seeing her, you could confirm her presence around because of her husky voice. She birthed three children with her husband and all of them were always present in the shop to assist with sales after school. Her shop had the longest queues because of her friendly nature with her customers. Also her garrulous nature meant that customers where engaged thoroughly whenever they visited. It was also a tactic she used in cajoling her patronizers to buy items they didn't even need. She was an astute market woman who knew how to drive up sales.

Rewani was a regular patron of Mrs Etomi' food business. Infact she only patronised her anytime she visited Kanmi Market. Mrs Etomi and Rewani's mom attended the same high school and became bosom friends thereafter. She was aware of Yemisi's blindness and the penury they lived in. So everytime Rewani came, she sold food items to her at a cheaper rate. On days she came without any money, Mrs Etomi happily sold on credit. She was a benevolent, compassionate woman who fully understood the plights of her best friend and that of Rewani.