I had always wanted an elder sister growing up. Not just to do the heavy lifting or when I grow up I will go visiting her and her husband as an in-law.
The stage of innocence and imagination is one stage I can't easily forget. Back then when I was little, people wished for bikes, toys, ball. But all I wanted was an elder sister. I guess that's why I can't ride a bike or play football, lol. I am serious I am in my late 20s and I don't know how to ride a bike or car, or even play football. My friends normally call me a woman. Sometimes though when they are watching football and am not.
Regardless, that's what I wanted, I wanted someone that would shout at me and later tell me they loved me, some that will wash my clothes and clean up after me. I wanted someone that would fight those silly bullies.i was born into an extended family and most of my cousin brothers all had elder sister, except me.
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One faithful evening we were in the parlor, listening to our moms speak, they were gossiping about interesting advantages of having the first child being a female, you know mom's they love in-law visiting, especially that thing they call omugor (Igbo I think). And they could not stop talking about the girls husbands and referring them, as angel who will send financially support. Yeah, in Africa that's a big sis for you.
But for some certain reason all those things were never in my head, they never intrigued me. For me they were added advantages of having a big sister, but the major gain was someone I will call big sis. The name big sis alone give me joy. Even up to this very day, i just envy people that do have a big sis.
Around July 2022, I was in school, my dad called Ray, I don't know how to tell you this but you have a big sister. At that point, I didn't care how that story came to be or why. I was filled with joy and all I could think about was to see her. I was in school then.
The moment we were given some week for break in school, i packed my bags, and off to the village I went. You could see the eyes, she was excited to see me, it was as if she did always wanted a junior bro too. I knew back then that I don't go to the village often so I collected her necklace, I still wear it till date. I never take it off.
I don't get to see her often, even after graduation, but in my heart's heart I am happy I do have a beautiful lady I can call big sis. No more intimidation. As a kid I wanted a big sister so bad, that even in my mid 20s I was still excited to get one. A miracle of some sort, but my wish came to reality and for that I am thankful.
I don't know how to fully express my thanks to @Hivenaija, but, for a time I almost forgot how much I wanted an elder sister. Thanks for this therapeutic recall. I will go see her after this.
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My apologies house, the post might be two. This is due to the fact that inleo was misbehaving when the initial was posted