12/10/2025
ALL AGAINST NDUKA
Episode 30
The king, who was already boiling with anger, couldn’t wait any longer before passing his judgment. He hit his staff on the ground and said loudly, “Okorie, you will return every land that is not yours with immediate effect! And if you have sold any, your family will refund the money.” The king asked him if he had sold Nnamani’s land. Okorie shook his head, saying the buyers were yet to come. He had actually planned to sell that same land to help Emeka start life all over again.
The king turned to Nduka, his voice loud and full of authority. “Today, with all the power bestowed upon me, I am giving you back your father’s land. May it be fruitful for you and your family.” The crowd chorused, “Amen!”
Chief Madu stood up and bowed slightly. “Thank you, Your Highness, for your wisdom and quick judgment,” he said. As Okorie got ready to leave, the king reminded him that he wasn’t done yet.
Chief Madu continued. “The Nduka you all see today is no longer that poor boy you used to know. He’s doing well, and his level has changed.”
Everyone turned to look at Nduka. Faces that once mocked him were now filled with smiles, hands stretched out to greet him. Nduka stood there, surprised at how things had changed. He hadn’t even started making money of his own, yet they were already treating him like a king. Money is good, oh, he thought.
Emeka stood up, fuming. “Father, you are w¡cked! You were behind all this? Look at the trouble you’ve brought for us! How are we supposed to pay people back?” The king shut them up with a stern look, and then walked them out of the palace.
After exchanging a few more words, the meeting wrapped up, and everyone started leaving the palace. Chief Madu offered to drop them at their house. When they arrived, Nnedinma offered him kolanut since it was his first visit, but he declined, saying another time. Nnedinma thanked Chief Madu once more as he drove out.
Nnedinma started dancing. “My son, today I’m going to prepare the most delicious food. The last time I made that soup was when your father was alive. I’m going to recreate it today!” She knelt down, thanking God for vindicating her family and for letting her live to see this day.
Nduka, who was sitting down calmly, called Nnedinma and asked, “What could have k¡lled my father?”
Nnedinma sighed. “Since Okorie said he didn’t k!ll your father, I feel your father just couldn’t take the heat. He couldn’t face banishment and… he died.”
“God will continue to puni$h Okorie,” Nduka said. Nnedinma shook her head, telling him to forget Okorie, for he was already paying for his sins.
Nduka looked into his mother’s eyes. “Mama… I want to marry Urenna,” he said softly.
“Ehn… say it again!” Nnedinma exclaimed.
Nduka repeated it, a little more confidently this time. Nnedinma jumped up, clapping her hands and giving him a high five. “I support you, Nduka!” she said joyfully. “When are we going to Chief house? At least our kinsmen will now agree to follow us to marry our wife. We are free!”
Nduka smiled, they would start with an introduction first. He intended to go in two days and would send a message to Chief Madu today while giving his mother time to prepare for the visit. Nnedinma was overjoyed. She hadn’t met Urenna yet, but she couldn’t wait to see her.
On the day of the introduction, the families met and exchanged greetings. Lolo and Nnedinma laughed and chatted like old friends. Nnedinma called Urenna over, inviting her to sit on her lap. The occasion went smoothly, with Chief Madu accepting the kolanuts and drinks, signaling everyone’s approval and blessing.
On the day they were leaving for the city, Nnedinma wanted to go with them, but Nduka promised she would come to the city for the wedding once he finished his training and started business.
“Yes, Mama,” Urenna said softly with a smile. “Once we’re settled, you’ll come live with us in the city. You deserve a better life.” She gently touched Nnedinma’s cheeks.
Months later, Nduka completed the final training, and the long-awaited day arrived, Nduka’s graduation. On that day, Chief Madu surprised him with a fully equipped workshop. Nduka decided to name it Ndure limited, a combination of his name and Urenna’s.
“I am really proud of you, my love,” Urenna said softly, hugging him tightly. “Your patience and hard work finally paid off.” Nduka had started his business and was doing well. He got a car and an apartment.
One day, Chidi arrived at Nduka’s workshop to repair his boss’s car when he saw the CEO, Nduka. He apologized, explaining that it wasn’t his fault to treat him that way, and that his friend simply couldn’t let him into the house.
“Chidi, I want you to know that God used you to open a great door for me,” Nduka said softly. “If I had followed you that night, I wouldn’t have met Chief Madu.” They nodded at each other, shook hands, and parted ways.
Nduka and Urenna made arrangements for the wedding. Nduka prepared to travel to the village, as he needed to bring Mama with him to the city. He brought out ten Hollandaise wrappers for Nnedinma.
“Manage these little gifts, Mama. You really tried for me. You are a good mother. I would have done more than this, but this is all I can afford for now.”
Nnedinma shook her head, tears forming in her eyes. “Nduka, this is too much… they’re too beautiful,” she said.
Nduka gently held her hands. “Mama, just know that we’re not where we used to be. Things have changed, and it’s your time to enjoy yourself.”
Nnedinma nodded, smiling as she started preparing the things they would travel with. She turned to Nduka. “Oby is no longer married to Emeka. Her family returned the bride price, and she moved to the city with her brothers. Chioma even came here to ask for forgiveness.”
Nduka’s eyes widened, and he let out a loud voice, “LIFE!” He shook his head. “I really feel for Oby, but I wish her well. We weren’t meant to be,” Nnedinma simply nodded, her smile gentle. Before they left the house that morning, Nnedinma stood outside, waving at her home with a big smile. “Don’t miss me too much,” she said, laughing. “Let me go and enjoy city life!”
When they arrived in the city, Urenna welcomed her warmly, with what Nnedinma called a “big phone.” She was so excited, touching it and admiring it like a child. She laid her hands on their heads and began to pray for them.
After their wedding, news reached them in the city that Okorie had died on the way while being banished from the village. He was unable to provide the boys or settle the debts.
Nduka, contributed immensely to his village. Despite everything they had done to his family, he rebuilt his father’s house. Whenever he traveled home, people would always gather around him, drawn by his kindness and the way he showered them with gifts. Life had changed for him.
“Ure, my wife,” Nduka said, looking into Urenna’s eyes. “Thank you for believing in me. I couldn’t have chosen anyone else over you. You’re simply the best.”
Urenna smiled softly. “I’m happy to see the great man you’ve become, and I’ll love and respect you forever.”They hugged each other tightly as Nnedinma watched them, smiling . Nduka lived happily with Urenna and his mother, grateful for how far life had brought him.
THE END❤️
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