28/05/2024
STORY TIME
DEMON CALLED LOVE
In the bustling city of Ibadan, Nigeria, two siblings, Ifeoma and Chinedu, grew up in a tight-knit family. Their parents, Chief Obinna and Madam Nkem, were respected figures in their community, known for their adherence to tradition and cultural values. From a young age, Ifeoma and Chinedu shared a close bond, often finding solace in each other’s company amid the strict upbringing and high expectations set by their parents.
As they entered their teenage years, the bond between Ifeoma and Chinedu evolved into something more profound. They discovered a deep, romantic love for one another, a love that defied the boundaries of societal norms and familial expectations. Aware of the cultural taboo surrounding their relationship, they kept their feelings hidden, finding moments of privacy in the lush, secluded corners of their family’s expansive compound.
One evening, under the canopy of the ancient mango tree in their backyard, Ifeoma looked into Chinedu’s eyes, her heart heavy with the weight of their secret. “Chinedu, how long can we keep this hidden? Sooner or later, they will find out.”
Chinedu held her hand tightly, his resolve unwavering. “Ifeoma, our love is pure and true. We will face whatever comes together. But we must be prepared for the worst.”
Their fears materialized sooner than they expected. One fateful day, their mother, Madam Nkem, accidentally stumbled upon a letter Ifeoma had written to Chinedu, expressing her forbidden love. Shocked and horrified, she confronted them immediately.
“What is the meaning of this?” she demanded, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and fear. “This is a disgrace! You both know this is a grave taboo!”
Before Ifeoma or Chinedu could respond, Chief Obinna entered the room, his face a mask of stern disapproval. “This ends now. You will never speak of this again, and you will never act on these feelings. Do you understand?”
Tears streaming down her face, Ifeoma pleaded, “But Father, we can’t help how we feel. Our love is real.”
Chief Obinna’s expression hardened. “You will do as you are told. This family’s honor is at stake.”
In the following days, their parents took drastic measures to separate them. Ifeoma was sent to live with an aunt in another town, while Chinedu was enrolled in a boarding school far away. The siblings were devastated, but their love remained unbroken. They exchanged letters in secret, vowing to reunite one day.
Months turned into years, and the distance only strengthened their resolve. When Ifeoma turned eighteen, she returned home, determined to confront her parents. Chinedu, now a young man, shared her determination. They met secretly, planning their next steps.
One evening, they gathered the courage to face their parents together. “We have come to tell you that we will not deny our love any longer,” Chinedu declared. “We understand the cultural implications, but our love is beyond such constraints.”
Chief Obinna and Madam Nkem were torn between their love for their children and the weight of societal expectations. The community had already begun to whisper, and the family’s reputation was at stake. Desperate, they sought the counsel of village elders and spiritual leaders, hoping to find a solution that would protect both their honor and their children.
Despite the elders’ insistence on the taboo’s gravity, Ifeoma and Chinedu’s unwavering love moved some to pity. In a rare and compassionate compromise, it was decided that Ifeoma and Chinedu would be allowed to leave the village together, to start anew in a place where their love might not be judged so harshly.
With heavy hearts, their parents bid them farewell, torn between sorrow and a reluctant understanding. Ifeoma and Chinedu left their home, vowing to build a life together where their love could flourish free from judgment.
In the end, Ifeoma and Chinedu found a place where they were accepted, where their love was seen as a testament to the power of the human heart. Though they missed their family and the familiar sights of Ibadan, they knew that they had chosen the only path that would allow their love to thrive.
Back in Ibadan, Chief Obinna and Madam Nkem vowed never to give up, until they deliver their children from this DEMON called LOVE!!
Story by
Js Twin Film House
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