THE STORY OF MMA EPISODE 8
Daily Life Experience
Written by:
Engineer Stanley
Mma’s parents never showed concern for her well-being, indicating a clear disownment. A relative named Adanne frequently inquired about Mma's situation. During Eke market day, she approached Mma's mother to ask about her, but her questions were met with anger and dismissal.
Adanne confronted them, saying, "You and your husband should not have cast aside your only child for being pregnant13 years ago; you still show no concern for whether your daughter and grandchild are alive."
"How dare you speak to me that way," retorted Mma's mother.
"Perhaps I am foolish for speaking the truth so bluntly, but tell me, when you fell pregnant with Mma, were your parents as unforgiving, or did they not welcome your husband when he came to marry you?" Adanne countered.
"At least I was married when I had my daughter, who to this day has not named the father of her child," Mma’s mother responded defensively.
The argument escalated into a near-physical altercation but they were eventually separated.
Upon returning home, Mma's mother lashed out at her husband, demanding he warn his sister Adanne to stay out of their affairs, threatening retaliation if she was publicly insulted again.
Her husband, puzzled, asked, “What happened?”
“I don't have the time to explain. Just make sure Adanne stays out of our business,” she replied dismissively.
Days later, Adanne visited to speak directly with her brother, Mma’s father.
“I was about coming over to your house because my wife expressed some concerns about a recent encounter, though she didn’t elaborate on the details,” he mentioned.
Adanne explained her visit, stressing the mistake of abandoning Mma and their indifference towards their daughter and grandchild’s well-being over the last13 years.
Mma’s father reflected remorsefully on his actions, citing a personal awakening after observing a friend’s loving relationship with his grandchildren, regretting his past decisions deeply.
