Akpos saw Okon his younger brother wearing a
brand new, steel watch.
“Did you get that for Christmas?” – asked Akpos.
“Not at all!” – replied Okon.
“Maybe is part of your birthday gift then?”
Okon replied again “Nooo!”
“Wait o! Don't tell me you stole it?” – asked
Akpos.
“No,” said Okon. “I caught Mom and Dad having
fun in bed last night. Dad gave me his watch to
get rid of me.”
Akpos was extremely impressed with this idea,
and extremely jealous of Okon’s new watch.
He vowed to get one for himself.
The next day their father return home without a
watch. Akpos was so disappointed.
The second day still no watch. Akpos was angry
and wanted to give up.
One week later, their father return home with a
GOLD WATCH. Akpos was so excited. That night,
Akpos waited outside his parents’ bedroom until
he heard the unmistakable noises of lovemaking.
Just then, he swung the door wide open and
boldly strode into the bedroom. His father,
caught in mid stroke, turned and said angrily.
“What do you want now?” “I wanna watch,” Akpos
replied.
Without missing a stroke, his father said, “Fine.
Stand in the corner and watch, but keep quiet.
