The Wife Hated the Househelp, But Her Husband Protected Her.

For the past one week, I have not gone to work because of that unfortunate incident with those wicked boys.

I’m better [music] now. That incident really drained my finances. Let me go and resume work.

What is this? Access denied? There must be a mistake. Why is my card not working?

What could be the problem? Has this card expired or what? Good moment. I’m your access have been restricted for now.

HR has requested to see you before you proceed any further. HR, what is this all about?

I still don’t understand what is happening. First, my access card stopped working. Now HR wants to see me.

What exactly is going on? Mrs. Chum, after management’s final review, your employment with Sterling and Wells Digital Solutions has been terminated effect immediately.

Terminated? Sir, there must be a mistake. No, this cannot be happening. I’ve worked here for years.

There must be a mistake. Please tell me this is a mistake. I’m sorry, Mrs.

Chuma. The decision has already been approved by management. You are to surrender all company property in your possession, including company assets.

The official vehicle assigned to you is no longer under your use. That car is no longer your own.

What? Even the car. My elders, as I was saying before, I need your guidance on the proper steps to bring this marriage to an end.

I have thought about it carefully and my decision is final. There is no going back.

My fellow elders, from everything we have heard, I believe this marriage has reached its limit.

I agree. Whether Chum accepts the decision or not, tradition must be respected. Since Tund has made his position clear, tradition requires that the bride price be formally returned through the proper family channel.

That is correct. The bride price must be returned. Whether Chio accepts this decision or not, our duty is clear.

We must take the bride prize back to our family. That is the proper thing to do.

Let us meet with our family elders and formally return it according to tradition. So this is how it ends.

I can’t believe this. No office, no position, no official car. Everything I worked for is gone.

What am I going to tell my Tundday now? And I don’t have enough savings to open a business.

I left home this morning in an official car. And now I’m coming back on foot.

Everything is gone. I’m jobless now. Look at what Sandra has brought into my life.

My life is a mess now. Everybody was laughing at me. Mom, I just returned from the elers’s meeting.

Their decision is clear. My next step is to meet my lawyer and begin the divorce process immediately.

I have made my decision. There is no turning back. Juma must leave my house.

If she refuses, I will force her out. Very good, my son. I am happy you have finally made up your mind.

I have already called your siblings. They were angry when they heard everything. They wanted her to come here immediately, but calm them down.

Our family stands with you. Mommy, I am finished. I’m completely finished. They sacked me today.

The job I suffered for before I secured is gone. Even the company car. Everything is gone.

I don’t even have money to start a business. I don’t know how to tell Tundai about this.

I don’t know what tomorrow holds for me. Calm down, Chum. Crying will not solve this problem.

This nonsense has gone on for too long. Chum has made our brother miserable for years.

T has suffered enough. Every day it is one problem after another. If Tund has finally made his decision, then nobody should stop him from finding peace.

The worst part is that she [music] refused to give our brother children. Our brother wanted a family, but she kept putting herself first and making excuses.

Tony cannot continue wasting his life. Every man deserves the chance to build a family and raise his own children.

I wish I could go there right now and bundle her out of my brother’s house.

I wish I could deal with her myself and take her straight back to her father’s house.

It is only because of the respect I have for brother. Barrista, I have thought about this carefully.

I want you to begin the divorce process immediately. I can no longer continue with Ch.

Prepare the necessary documents. I want everything done according to the law. Very well, Mr.

Tund. I will begin preparing the necessary documents immediately. I will ensure legal process is duly followed and that all paperwork is properly served to Choma.

Once the documents are ready, we can proceed with the next step. Mommy, I don’t know what to do anymore.

Everything is gone. The job I suffered for is gone. They collected the car. They collected everything from me.

Tande, you are wicked. You saw me crying and you could not even ask me what happened to me.

Today, I lost my job. I lost everything. Yet, you walked past me as if I did not exist.

Don’t worry. My God will judge you. You think your job is the only thing that was destroyed today?

For years I begged for peace. I beg for a family. I beg for a child.

You ignored everything that matter to me. If you think losing your job is the biggest problem in your life, then you are mistaken.

That is just [music] the beginning. Your real problems are just about to start. So prepare.

So prepare yourself because what is coming next will change your life completely. You have not seen anything yet.

Very soon you will understand why I told you that your real problems are only beginning.

Mommy, something is not right. Tundai is speaking in parables. He’s acting strange. Mommy, I am scared.

I feel like Tundai is planning something and I don’t know what it is. [music] I’m nervous.

My daughter, calm down. Don’t be afraid. Stop allowing fear to control your thoughts. Tund might be angry, but he can’t act stupid.

My prayer is for him to support you with money so you start a business.

H Madame Chum has been crying since. I have never seen her like this before.

The woman that is always shouting and giving orders is now the one crying every day.

What is really happening? Maybe I should ask Ogatundai what the problem is because this matter is becoming strange.

This one shock me. H whatever it is, I just hope she finds peace again.

Today I have concluded discussions with the elders of Chioma’s family. They have agreed to receive us tomorrow.

Everything has been settled and they are expecting our arrival. Keep this confidential until [music] we arrive.

We shall leave tomorrow morning. Mama, I have just finished speaking with the elders. Everything has been agreed.

The family of Chioma is expecting us tomorrow. Chundday, what is all this? Where are you going?

Are you traveling somewhere? Please talk to me. Since yesterday, you have been acting strange.

Tundday, what is happening? Tund is this what our marriage has become? Because I lost my job.

You have completely abandoned me. When I needed you the most, you refuse to stand by me.

What have I done? I am talking to you, but you keep acting as if I’m invisible.

Tundi, what is happening? Why are you treating me like this? Are you really living without saying anything to me?

Tundi, please talk to me. What have I done? Why won’t you answer me? Choma must regret her character today.

Her family is even tired of her. Everything has been arranged. That is true. May today’s journey bring peace and a [music] proper conclusion to this family matter.

My elders, if I tell you what I have passed through in the hands of Chum, you will know that I did not make this decision early enough.

I endured things I never imagined. My son, I understand everything. Worry no more. What is really going on?

For some days now, Tony has been acting strange. [music] He packed his bags and left without telling me where he was going.

God, please let this not be something worse than I’m already thinking. Honestly, I’m scared.

This is not the tundday I know. Ever since I lost my job, everything has changed.

He won’t talk to me. He won’t even look at me. It’s as if he’s hiding something from me.

What exactly is coming that I don’t know about? Something is wrong. Tund has never treated me like this before.

Maybe he has planned something with Sandra. God, please don’t let anything bad happen. Let me go and meet that Sandra.

Sandra, tell me the truth. Something is wrong and I believe you know more than I do.

If there is something you and Tundi have planned, tell me now because I deserve to know what is happening in my own home.

Welcome my elders. Have a seat. You are welcomed. Thank you so much. My in-laws, we came here today because our son Tundday [music] has made up his mind to end his marriage with Chioma.

That is my in-laws, we have heard what you have said. But before such a serious decision is taken, tell us clearly what exactly has our daughter Chioma done?

Marriage is not something people throw away lightly. My in-laws, the greatest issue before us is that for 3 years, Chum has refused to give our son children and I can honestly say that I’ve never eaten a single meal prepared by her.

Everything concerning my care, my food, and my daily needs has always been handled by househelves.

My son, what we have heard today is deeply [music] disappointing. If everything you have said is true, then no man should be forced to remain in a situation that brings him unhappiness.

She should come back to her father’s house. Mama, I asked Sandra what she was planning with Tundi, but she denied.

Well, [music] I have decided to leave everything in. Look at my life. I don’t have a car.

I don’t have a business. I don’t even have money of my own. If I need anything, I must wait for somebody to give me money.

Sometimes I feel completely useless. I should be able to take care of myself. Mr.

Tundday, these are the divorce documents you requested. Everything has been prepared according to the law.

Mrs. Ch should receive and sign her copy. Once that is done, we can proceed with the remaining legal process.

Thank you, barrista. I am grateful for everything you have done. I’m going to deliver these papers to Ch for her to sign.

Thank you once again for your professional guidance. Mommy, that’s what I’m talking about. I need to act fast.

Shummer, this marriage has come to an end. These are the divorce papers. Sign them and leave my house with your mother.

Divorce? How? Tund, what do you [music] mean that I should sign a divorce paper?

Am I no longer your wife? Yes, you are no longer my wife. After everything we’ve been through together, it’s a lie.

I cannot sign these divorce papers. Cha, you must sign those divorce papers. I have made up [music] my mind and there is no going back.

This marriage is over. I am done. Sign the papers and leave my life in peace.

You are a burden. Tuna, please can we not settle this matter? This will bring shame upon us.

The whole village will laugh at us. Whatever Chum has done, we can correct it.

Please, I’m begging you. Let us sit down and settle it as a family. Mama, I don’t want to insult you, but the truth is that you are part of the problem Chioma is facing today.

You encouraged everything she did and looked away when she failed in her responsibilities as a wife.

I’m fed up with her. Tuna, please forgive me. I am sorry for everything. Please do not do this to me.

We can still fix this marriage. Please give me one more chance. I know I have made mistakes, but I promise I will change.

She thought I was joking. She is going back with her mother. Irresponsible mother and daughter.

I should live my life. My decisions cannot be changed. Jama, this marriage is over.

There is nothing left to discuss. You ruined my business reputation. You denied me children.

Nothing good from you. How many men can tolerate all this nonsense? Mommy, my world has crashed.

Everything has fallen apart before my eyes. I never imagined this. How am I supposed to face this humiliation?

How am I supposed to face people after this? I don’t know what to do.

My daughter, since things have gotten to this point, and it seems there is no remedy anymore, why don’t you call those bad boys and ask them to return your 6 million NRA?

At least if they return the money, it will go a long way. Let me try and call them.

Those boys are very mean. But I have no choice anymore. Maybe they will listen to me this time and return the 6 million NRA.

I’m finished if they refuse. Let me try my best. Mommy, I told you those boys are heartless.

They will never return that money. If I leave this house today, where am I going to go?

It is straight back to the village. Mommy, our lives are finished. Honestly, Chuma’s mother is not thinking well at all.

So shameless. Why is she still in Tund’s house? Let’s call her now. Let her return to the village so we can discuss how to return the bride price.

Nyani, we have been waiting for you to come back home. This is not the time to remain in Tund’s house.

Please return to the village. We need to discuss this marriage matter and the return of bride price.

My elders, please. I don’t understand. How did you hear about this matter? How did you know about this marriage divorce?

Did Tundday come to the village and report this marriage issue to you people? Yes, Tund came here with his elders and told us everything your daughter has done to him for the past 3 years.

His mind is made up. Just return home so we can discuss how to send back the bride prize to their family.

This Tundai is very wicked. He didn’t even inform us. He went behind our backs to disgrace us in the village.

What nonsense is this? Who does he think he is? Is he the only good man on earth?

I just finished speaking with Tundday. Can you imagine after serving Ch those divorce papers, Chum and her mother are still sitting comfortably inside his house begging.

We are going there right now. You mean they are still there? It’s like they don’t know who we are.

We don’t need to waste any more time. Let’s start going immediately. Something’s really going on in this house.

I overheard Madame Ch and her mother talking about divorce. Tomorrow I’ll ask. It looks like Madame Chum is in serious trouble.

Oh god, I remember when they planned to send bad boys after me. I cried so much that day and now they are the ones crying.

Ah, see how the tables have turned. Thank you Jesus for fighting my battles for me.

Toma, we came here to inform you that your time has expired in our brother’s house.

Pack your load and leave this house immediately. This has gone on long enough. Our brother has suffered enough.

This marriage is over. Please help me. Please beg your brother for me. I don’t want to leave this house.

Please forgive me. Please help me. I am begging all of you. Jama, you are wasting our time.

We came here because we want to see you leave our brother’s life. My brother is too calm for someone like you.

You have been irresponsible for far too long. Remember, you are a wife, too. If they treat you this way, would you like it?

Please have mercy on me. Please don’t destroy my home. Sandra, please help me. I know I have offended you many times.

I know I treated you badly, but please talk to Tund for me. Please beg him to forgive me.

I have nowhere else to go. Please help me. Madame Chioma, I honestly don’t understand what you want me to do.

This matter is between you and Ogatunde. Only Ogatunde can make that decision. I don’t have the power to change his mind.

Madame, pack your load and leave alone. Go back to your father’s house in the village.

That’s where you belong. Madame Ch, [music] pack your load and leave alone. Go back to [music] your father’s house in the village.

That’s where you belong. Tundi, I begged you. I did everything I could to save this marriage.

But you refused to listen. You are not God. The God I serve sees you.

He knows the tears I have cried in this house. One day, he will judge you.

[singing] Jama, welcome to your father’s house. This is where you belong. This is where your stubbornness and your foolishness have landed you.

I can’t believe I’m back here. After everything I had with Tundai, I can’t believe I’m the one returning to my father’s house in the village.

Where do I even start from here? Life is a caught somewhere. What kind of life is this?

For two weeks now, I’ve been back in the village. Even Sandra couldn’t call me.

I know this is all Sandra’s plan, but anyway, life is life. I just have to manage myself.

Now, I’ve called most of my closest friends to help me with some money, but no one seems to care about me anymore.

They all keep saying, “We warned you.” Instead of helping me, they’re blaming me. I really need to do something to raise money.

I can’t continue living like this. Life is really difficult for me right now. Every day I keep thinking about what to do next, but nothing is working.

I have to find a way to survive. Cha, the food stuff has finished. There is almost nothing left to cook tonight.

Mommy, I’ve been spending money since we came back. My account is drying up. I don’t know what to do anymore.

Mommy, we have to manage whatever we see. We can even cook without meat for now.

Honestly, the little money I have is already draining. Right now, all I’m thinking about is how to raise more money.

For the past one week, Chum left my house, I have finally enjoyed peace. The last time I enjoyed this kind of peace was when I escaped a hotel just to rest from her.

Honestly, Chuma is just an impossible person. Thank God I finally stood by my decision.

If I had changed my mind, I would still be suffering today. God be praised.

It is better I remain single and have peace of mind than live with someone like Chioma.

Oatund food is ready. I’ve already served it on the dining table. Would you like me to bring anything else for you?

Thank you, Sandra. After eating, I would like to have some apples. That’s all. Imagine what my life would have been without Sandra.

God bless her for coming into this house. If not, every day I’ll be eating outside.

God will bless her. Let me hurry and eat. I have a business meeting to attend.

Isn’t that Chioma? The same Chioma that used to live in that big mansion. Yes.

So, I heard she has returned to her father’s house. Life can change very quickly.

Nobody knows tomorrow. Madam, how much is this plate of tomatoes? This place is 5,000.

Madam, is this 2,000 NRA? 2,000? It’s like you’ve not been coming to market. Last price is 4,000.

Madam, how much is this plate of tomatoes? 5,000 NRA. Ah, madam, is it not 2,000 NRA?

My sister, it seems you have not been coming to the market. Last price is 4,500.

Everything is now expensive in the market. God, how am I going to survive like this?

Just a few things and the money is already finishing. I think I need to do something.

This is not how I can continue living. Maybe I should tell my mother to call her uncle in America.

Might be able to send us some money. [singing] Madam, you go. You go. Round about how much?

200 naira. [screaming] She needs money to start a business. Mommy, see everything I bought.

Things are now very expensive in the market. I spent more money than I planned.

And mommy, you are the one that will cook it because I don’t have money to hire any house help now.

How do you expect me, your mother, to be entering the kitchen and cooking for you every day?

Since we came back here, I have been the one doing all the cooking. Don’t you think about my health at all, Mom?

Okay, now leave it. That’s your business. If I cook nonsense, you will still eat it, too.

When I was growing up, why didn’t you force me to enter the kitchen? Or do you expect me to register for cooking class at my age?

Have you people heard that Chum has finally returned to her father’s house with no money?

The same Chum that used to form Madame for us that stay in the village.

Life no balance. I heard her husband sent her away for her bad behaviors. And I heard she refused to give her husband opportunity to have babies.

[laughter] Let her remain in the village with us. She deserve it. Honestly, I wish Tundai can propose to me.

He is a good man. How I wish I could marry a man like him.

That kind of husband is every woman’s prayer. Chama is a fool. [laughter] She even came here a few days ago with all her luxury wigs.

She said I should buy them because she needed money to relocate back to the city and start a business.

This matter no be small matter. Honestly, this house is peaceful now. Madame Sha was the biggest problem in this house.

Now that she’s gone, I don’t know whether still needs my services. Well, let me continue doing my job.

T my guy, these days you look different. You look more relaxed. My brother, peace of mind is priceless.

Honestly, we haven’t seen you this happy in a long time. Life is too short to carry unnecessary stress.

Tundday. Honestly, since Chum left, you have gained more weight. My brother, sometimes peace is worth more than anything else.

That’s the Tund we know. You look happier now. Life goes on. Tundday, how far?

I hope you’re planning on getting married again. Of course, a man still needs a family and children.

What do you think? True, but still taking my time. What I went through with Ch.

I don’t want to experience that again. I really need to find a way to leave this village and return to the city.

Maybe if I go back to the city, things will become better. This is no longer life.

It’s been almost 2 months since I came back to this village, and honestly, I can’t cope anymore.

Every day feels the same. This is real backwardness, and I won’t help me at all.

Everywhere I go, it’s gossip. Chioma this, Chioma that. Chioma left her marriage. Chioma has returned home.

Am I the first person her bride price has been returned? I could have beat up one of them yesterday.

I can no longer stay in this village. The gossip is too much. I can’t keep enduring all this gossip.

I need to go to the city and look for work. I refuse to give my enemies the satisfaction of laughing at me.

At least I can raise money and rebuild myself. And I will have options whether I find another husband or not.

Once I raise money, I can adopt a child in my name because I can’t let any man make me destroy my shape.

Honestly, it’s time to leave this [music] village. Let me call Udu. Maybe she can help me while I get my life back together.

She’s the only person who understand my predicaments at the moment. Hello, Chioma. It’s been a long time.

How are you, Udu? I’ve not been fine. Things have been very difficult for me.

What happened? You don’t sound like yourself. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start anymore.

For the first time in my life, I [music] feel completely lost. These past few months have been very difficult for me.

I am calling to request staying with you in the city. Of course, you can come and stay with me.

My house is your house. Take your time, put yourself together, look for work, and get your life back on track.

You are my friend, and I will always be there for you. Mama, don’t worry about me.

I know things have been difficult, but I can’t continue staying here. I have to go to the city and try to rebuild my life.

I have called U, and she accepted. I’m staying in her house. Chum, oh my god, look at you.

It’s been so long. Thank you so much. I’m so happy to see you. It’s a long journey.

So sorry, my dear. Come inside and make yourself comfortable. Chioma, seeing you here today honestly makes me happy.

At least now I know life must have taught you something. Don’t tell me that after everything you’ve passed through these [music] past few months, you haven’t learned any lessons.

U it wasn’t easy. Honestly, I never imagined my life would turn out that way.

The humiliation was too much. It was as if my pain had become entertainment for everybody.

That’s why I ran away from the village. But I don’t want to keep crying over what happened anymore.

That is why I came to the city to look for [music] a job and start working.

I don’t care if I have to attend interviews every day. I just want an opportunity to rebuild my life.

Chama, don’t worry too much. You have experience. I believe something good will come your way very soon.

We will start looking tomorrow and see what opportunities are available. I have a strong feeling that you will get a job.

But you just have to learn from the past and make amends. Come on, you’ve had a long journey.

[music] Let me take you to your room so you can freshen up and rest.

Tomorrow, our job search begins. Sandra, why do I keep thinking about you lately? Since when did you start occupying my mind like this?

The way you care and respect everyone even when nobody appreciates you really makes you different.

After everything Chioma and her mother put her through, she still remained respectful. They insulted and treated her unfairly.

Yet she never changed, never became bitter. H Sandra is just special. And the funny thing is Sandra never asked me for anything.

She never tried to gain my attention. She just did what was right. In a world where people always want something in return, that kind of heart is rare.

Very rare. [music] Sir, I know I may not have much experience in this kind of work, but I’m hardworking and willing to [music] learn.

I really need an opportunity to prove myself. If you give me a chance, I won’t disappoint you.

Well, Mrs. J, I’ve gone through your CV, and I must say it’s quite impressive.

[music] However, I’ve noticed that there is no reference letter from your previous place of work.

Unfortunately, that’s one of our requirements. Sir, I’m no longer in touch with my former employers due to some personal circumstances.

I’m sorry. Without a reference letter, you can’t secure the position. Reference letter. Reference letter.

Reference letter. That’s all I’ve been hearing since I started this job hunt. Three different companies.

Same story. If I had a reference letter, would I still be begging for a job like this?

And the worst part is my former employers refused to give me a reference letter.

Now, every company is asking for the same thing. How am I supposed to move forward when my past keeps following me everywhere?

Mrs. Chum, I’ve reviewed your CV and your qualifications look good. However, I don’t see a reference letter from your previous employer.

Do you have one with you? It’s part of the company’s policy for recruitment. Ma, I don’t have the reference letter.

I’ve tried to get one, but my former employers refused. I’m sorry. We need references because we must verify every applicant’s work history.

Without it, we cannot proceed. Cha, what happened? You left this house full of hope this morning.

Why do you look like this? Did something go wrong at the interviews? Did anyone speak to you in a wrong manner?

Just tell me. Would you? I’ve applied to more than 10 companies already. They’re all requesting reference letter and my former company refused to give me one that I was not a trustworthy staff.

I don’t know what else to do anymore. Look at my life now. Tundday refused to give me a chance.

He decided I wasn’t worthy to be his wife. After everything I did for Tundai in that useless marriage, it shall never be well with him for putting my life in this mess.

Stop right there, Chioma. Don’t ever blame Tund for this. You made your own mistakes and you’re living with the consequences.

Please don’t make me sad because if you continue talking like this, you will leave my house.

Tund saw Chioma recently, my brother. She looks so lean and frustrated. I almost didn’t recognize her.

She looked worn out and completely different from the Chioma we used to know. Life has shown a sh.

That serves her right. Chama showed me Peppa. Let her face her own Peppa now.

That lady is impossible. If you know the things I tolerated from her, you understand why I don’t feel sorry for her.

Guys, let’s leave Chum’s matter for now. Do you know that for some days now I’ve been having this strange feeling about Sandra?

I don’t know if it’s normal or not, but I can’t stop thinking about her.

It’s getting intense by the [music] day. Honestly guys, Sandra is different. Even when Chioma humiliated her and treated her badly, she never fought back.

She remained respectful, loyal, and focused. The more I think about it, the more I admire her.

Guy, everybody keeps saying good things about Sandra. From everything I have noticed about her, she’s respectful, loyal, and hardworking.

She’s every man’s dream. Why not consider marrying Sandra instead?