Who Kîlled Our Parents? Episode 2

The revelation from the previous night left Adanna and Nkem restless. Their uncle, Chief Okechukwu, had always been distant, but now his actions felt sinister. Adanna sat by the window, her fists clenched, while Nkem paced the room, her face pale with worry.

“He knows something,” Adanna said finally. “Uncle Okechukwu is hiding the truth about Mama and Papa’s deaths.”

Nkem stopped pacing and looked at her sister. “But what do we do? He’s powerful, Adanna. If he finds out we’re onto him…”

Adanna stood, her eyes blazing with determination. “I don’t care how powerful he is. We’re going to find out the truth—even if it means going against him.”

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The next morning, the girls decided to search the house for more clues. They started in their father’s study, a small room filled with books and paperwork.

“Papa kept everything organized,” Nkem said, running her fingers along the shelves. “If he suspected anything, he would’ve left something behind.”

As they searched, Adanna found a locked drawer in their father’s desk. She tugged at it, but it wouldn’t budge. “Nkem, help me look for the key.”

After several minutes of searching, Nkem found a small key taped under the desk. “Here!” she said, handing it to Adanna.

Adanna unlocked the drawer and pulled out a file labeled “Land Dispute: Chief Okechukwu vs. Okoro Enterprises.” Inside were legal documents detailing a heated argument between their father and uncle over a piece of prime land in the city.

“Papa was fighting Uncle over this land,” Adanna said, her voice tight with anger.

Nkem’s hands trembled as she held one of the papers. “You think Uncle… killed them for this?”

Adanna’s jaw tightened. “It’s starting to look that way.”

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Their investigation was interrupted by a loud knock at the door. The girls froze, exchanging nervous glances.

“Adanna! Nkem!” Chief Okechukwu’s booming voice echoed through the house. “Open this door now!”

Adanna quickly hid the file under her mattress and gestured for Nkem to stay calm. They opened the door to find their uncle standing there, flanked by two intimidating men in suits.

“What are you two doing?” he asked, his eyes narrowing suspiciously.

“Just cleaning,” Adanna lied, her voice steady despite the fear bubbling inside her.

Chief Okechukwu’s gaze lingered on them for a moment before he nodded. “Good. I’ve come to inform you that I’ll be taking over all your father’s business affairs. It’s too much for you to handle.”

Nkem couldn’t hold back her anger. “Why do you get to decide that, Uncle? Mama and Papa left everything for us!”

Chief Okechukwu’s expression darkened. “You will not question me, Nkem. You are under my care now. I’ll do what’s best for this family.”

Adanna stepped forward, her voice firm. “We don’t need your help, Uncle. We can take care of ourselves.”

His cold laugh sent chills down their spines. “You’re just children. Stay out of grown-up matters, or you’ll regret it.”

With that, he turned and left, leaving the sisters shaken but more determined than ever.

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That night, Adanna and Nkem whispered in their room, their hearts pounding with fear and anger.

“Uncle Okechukwu won’t stop until he controls everything,” Nkem said. “We need to get out of this house.”

Adanna nodded. “We’ll leave tomorrow, but first, we need to secure that file. It’s the only proof we have.”

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Just as they were preparing to sleep, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed through the house. Adanna peeked through the crack under their door and saw shadows moving in the hallway.

“Nkem,” she whispered, “someone’s coming.”

They quickly turned off the lights and hid under the bed, holding their breath as the footsteps grew louder. The door creaked open, and they saw the polished shoes of one of the men who had accompanied their uncle earlier.

“He’s looking for the file,” Adanna whispered silently to herself, her heart racing.

The man rifled through their things, muttering under his breath. When he couldn’t find what he was looking for, he stormed out of the room.

Adanna and Nkem crawled out from under the bed, their faces pale.

“We have to leave now,” Adanna said urgently.

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They packed a small bag with essentials and the file, sneaking out through the back door. The night was dark, and the streets were eerily quiet as they made their way to a friend’s house on the other side of town.

“What if Uncle finds us?” Nkem whispered, her voice trembling.

Adanna squeezed her sister’s hand. “We won’t let him. We’ll stay hidden and figure out our next move.”

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As they approached their friend’s house, a car screeched to a halt behind them. Adanna and Nkem turned to see one of Chief Okechukwu’s men stepping out, a sinister grin on his face.

“You girls thought you could run?” he sneered.

Adanna grabbed Nkem’s hand. “Run!” she shouted, pulling her sister into a narrow alleyway.

The man chased after them, his heavy footsteps echoing in the darkness. The sisters’ hearts pounded as they weaved through the maze of alleys, their breaths ragged.

Just when they thought they had lost him, the man appeared in front of them, blocking their path.

“You’re not going anywhere,” he said, stepping closer.

Adanna stepped in front of Nkem, her fists clenched. “We’re not afraid of you.”

The man laughed. “Brave words for someone who’s cornered.”

But before he could grab them, a shadow emerged from the darkness—a tall, muscular man who landed a punch that sent their pursuer sprawling.

“Run!” the stranger yelled at the sisters.

Adanna hesitated, but Nkem pulled her away. “Let’s go!”

As they ran, Adanna glanced back at the mysterious man who had come to their rescue. Who was he, and why was he helping them?

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