Aigbon's eyes flickered with annoyance. Wait where? must you be hearing what I m discussing with the royal family? please leave, for now, wait somewhere else and return later. He said.
Okie got up and took his leave. Aigbon hissed and turned to his visitors.
Do not mind him, he will soon join to drink palm-wine that does not concern him, that was what he was waiting for, he said.
The queen shook her head in disdain but said nothing. She had heard one or two words on how selfish Aigbon was but she had not expected this level of greed.
He pulled a goatskin bag and produced a drinking gourd and filled it with palm-wine. He drank it and refilled it, not offering anybody.
So, what is it that you really want? he asked directing the question to the prince. I wish to ask for the hand of your beautiful daughter in marriage, Prince Edimo said.