Ellah woke up this morning primed to please. She knew that at any moment someone from home was going to come for her family freeze task. She made sure to keep her space and pathway clear so that when family came they would be in clear view. As she did her laundry in the morning, however, little did she know that her mother was around the corner just waiting to see her.
The moment was a solemn one as there were indeed no obstructions to her sight and for her mom to hers. Ellah’s mom calmed the house down with her measured presence. She spoke words of encouragement to her daughter, telling her that she was proud and loved her dearly. She conveyed messages from home adding that all was well; there was no need for tears.
She also, however, asked her “Stella” to take it easy on the “kissing” and refrain from playing a “bad game”, or rather involving herself in the smear campaigns that often took place inside the house. We reckon the warning had something to do with her bad romance with Idris. It was difficult but she held her tears back and turned to acknowledge the rest of the housemates. When the bell rang and her time was up it took everything out of Ellah not yell out “I love you mama” as she walked off, she later said.
During the freeze task she and JJ held hands as this was the pose they were caught in. Ellah thanked JJ for sharing that precious moment with her. He was only happy to and thought Ellah’s mom had been the best guest so far.
Ellah took her mom’s words in her stride – the good and the not-so-good. She was just thrilled to have seen her and accepted the fact that her mother was able to see a different side to her. She apologised, as you would to appease your parent, but she took the positive over and above.
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