CHICKEN
Author: Olowoyo David
last update Last Updated: 2023-01-26 14:34:10
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A cook walks into the sitting room and tells them that the table is set. Silas thanks her before she leaves the sitting room.

“You go to the dining room and eat,” Silas said.

“We are going together. Stand up, my friend.”

Mrs. Alex helps Silas to stand up from the couch and they leave the sitting room. When they get to the dining room, they are welcomed by the aroma emanating from home food. It is a breakfast of toasted rice, salad and chicken.

Silas and Mrs. Alex sits down on separate seats.

“Pray for us, mum.”

Mrs. Alex looks at Silas. It is as if Silas just apportioned a difficult task for her. She is not fond of praying before eating.

“….Thank you Jesus for the food. In Jesus' name we've prayed,” Mrs. Cora ended the prayer.

Silas and her mum start eating their food. It is as is nobody is inside the dining room. Everywhere is so silent. Both son and mum knows the right etiquettes to adopt wh
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