RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 1

 From the writer of 

Nude Bed 

Death after life

Cold Desert

Hot eyes 

Sorrows of an Eagle

Calabash and

Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 1

The old woman ordered the guards to go and fetch the Prince,  but Nana's wife was fast enough to have taken the lead. She went for her son and run away without any luggage. She left behind all her luggage. She did not want to lose her child because of her husband's destiny. He had to face his own problem. She didn't know where she was going, but she had to leave. She had to save her child. The guards ran after her, but her legs were quick enough to carry her away.

She walked at length till she could continue no more. She finally had to settle by the roadside to breastfeed her baby. They were both hungry. She had nothing to feed on after breastfeeding her baby. 

She sat for a while as the prince snored comfortably in her weary arms. She tried so hard not to sleep because she was scared the guards might still come after her. She finally dozed off. She couldn't control her eyes.

"Hahaha, you are very funny. So you undertook this tireless journey just to come and sleep here? Anyway, patiently give us the child and continue with your journey", a voice said. She got scared. She was surrounded by the guards. There was no way she could escape. 

She knelt down and pleaded with them to spare their lives. "Madam, we aren't killing any of you. Just give us the little boy and go in peace, else you will have yourself to blame", another guard said. At the mention of madam, the chief's wife got furious. She couldn't control herself. Her blood became hotter than previously and said, "You have no regards for me. You stand there and call me 'madam'? Don't you know I am your chief's wife? Have you lost it?

"Hold it! So you demand respect. I mean do you call for respect? The very moment you decided to leave our chief to his fate, you ceased to earn any respect from any of us", one of the guards replied her.

She tried to struggle with them over the prince. When the guards realised she was becoming a hard nut to crack, they decided to give her what she rightfully deserved. They shot her. "Agyeiii, mewuooo!", she screamed. She opened her eyes and realised it was a dream. She examined her son to be sure he was alive. She didn't want to lose her son for anything. She hurriedly put her baby at her back and continued her walk. She didn't want to spend any more time there. Who knows? The guards might still be after her. She used a bush route when she got to a crossroad.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 2

From the writer of 

Nude Bed 

Death after life

Cold Desert

Hot eyes 

Sorrows of an Eagle

Calabash and

Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 2

She used a bush route when she got to a crossroad. "Madam, please help me. Please help me with my child. Some people are after us. They want to take my child away from me", she cried out as she approached a cottage. In front of a small kitchen sat a woman. The woman became disturbed as she hurriedly hid her in her room. She took the child away from her and placed him in a basket. "Stay here. You are safe here. I will make sure no one hurts you", she said and went out of the room. 

She went to continue with what she was doing earlier expecting the people who were after the chief's wife to come around. She intentionally sat outside for long.

After waiting tirelessly, she called the chief's wife out of hiding. She wanted to know  who was after her and why. The woman went to pick the baby for her and they both went outside. She made sure the place was safe before they went out.

"Maame,have a seat. Feel comfortable. I will get you some food. I know you must be hungry", the woman said and went to her kitchen to get her something to eat. 

They were both quiet throughout as Nana's wife ate. She looked scared. She kept turning around to see if the people were really after her. She hardly enjoyed the food as she was supposed to.

"Agoo!!! Is anybody here?"the voice shouted. It was a male voice. Nana's wife went into hiding. She feared they would know she was around. She went on her knees at her hiding place and prayed to God to save her and her baby from the snares of the wicked. 

Talking of her baby, she forgot and left him with the woman. Was she to go for him? She actually came into hiding because of her son so why would she hide and leave her son out there? She finally decided to stay calm after battling with her mind. The old woman put the baby at her back and went to the door to attend to the person who was knocking.

Woman: yes? How may I help you?

Stranger: good day. Please I'm after one woman by name Akosua Kentimpo. She has a male baby. I was told she's here.

Woman: sorry it's a wrong address. I'm the only one who lives here and the baby is mine. Try the next house.

The woman said and left the stranger. She was lost in thoughts as she wondered what this woman had done. She turned to see if the stranger was still there but he had left.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 3

Ff From the writer of 

Nude Bed 

Death after life

Cold Desert

Hot eyes 

Sorrows of an Eagle

Calabash and

Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 3

She turned to see if the stranger was still there but he had left. She went to the room and called Nana's wife  out of hiding. She told her the stranger had left.

"Tell me, what is this thing you have done that will make people come after you even in broad day light? This stranger also came asking of you, but I told him no one of that sort lived here. Talk to me. I'm a woman just like you", she enquired while taking the baby off her back.

Nana's wife sat down and kept mute for a while and finally decided to talk. 

She told the woman about her predicament. She felt sorry for her.

"...so tell me your name", the woman asked. "I am Abena Asantewaa", she replied. "Abena Asantewaa? So you mean you are not Akosua Kentimpo? Oow! The person who came here a while ago said he was looking for one Akosua Kentimpo. I thought you were the one because he said the person had a male child. Anyway, don't worry. I told him there's no one like that living here, and as for those who were chasing you, I'm not sure they are still after you. Just enjoy your food while I get you a pot of water to wash down while I prepare a place for you to sleep ", the woman said and left.

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 4

From the writer of 
Nude Bed 
Death after life
Cold Desert
Hot eyes 
Sorrows of an Eagle
Calabash and
Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 4

Just enjoy your food while I get you a pot of water to wash down while I prepare a place for you to sleep ", the woman said and left. Though Nana's wife was hungry, she couldn't enjoy the food. She was scared the guards might come around. Talking of the guards, she had to put up a lie that they were still after her, so that the woman would give her a place to lay her head. She wished she could continue her journey but she knew no where and no one, so she had to stay with the woman till she felt everything was over. 

Back in the village, the guards had returned after their unfruitful search. They had to save their chief! They had to save their land and people, else their predicament would never end. They rushed to where the people had gathered with the chief and the old woman. The chief was sitting on the floor and weeping uncontrollably. 
He anticipated his problems would soon be over once they got hold of his wife and baby.
He jumped off the floor when he saw the guards. He  was expecting to see his son, not only the chief, but the entire people of the community. They had suffered because of someone's destiny, and there was no way they could live a day with it.
As the guards got closer to the gathering, the old woman shouted, "it's rather unfortunate you could not get hold of him. That is it! You will never get hold of him. Your land is doomed forever! As for your chief, he remains your chief until death lays it's hands on him."

She turned back into a snake right after talking without waiting for anyone to say a word. They all ran back but before they realised, it had vanished.
They stood there in awe for few seconds and turned to go to their various homes. Though they shared in the agony of the chief, they couldn't keep the insults to themselves. They rained insults on him while they departed to their homes. They left the chief in his miserable state. No one helped him to his room except for Tutu who had always been his humble servant. He helped him to his room and prepared his bed for him. 

There was no one to attend to the chief so Tutu had to stay back and give him all the necessary care and attention. Even the old women at the palace refused to serve him his meal. Tutu had to do everything for the chief.
The guards and old women left the palace one after the other. They were all scared they would die mysteriously or fall sick. No one was willing to give up his or her life because of someone's foolishness.
This went on for quite a long time.

Odeneho Kwadwo Sintim fell sick. Loneliness was killing him. Apart from Tutu, there was no other human being he was seeing. The best he could do was to open his windows  and see the bright new day. Those who passed by did not bother to greet him. All they did was to make mockery of him and walk on. 
Even when he decided to call one and ask of his or her health, the fellow would pretend he or she didn't hear him, and then rain insults on him.
He couldn't stand it anymore. He decided to stay in his room and cry his heart out. He always soaked his pillow with his tears. It took Tutu to comfort and calm him down.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 5

From the writer of 

Nude Bed 

Death after life

Cold Desert

Hot eyes 

Sorrows of an Eagle

Calabash and

Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 5

 It took Tutu to comfort and calm him down. 

It's been seventeen years down the lane since Nana's wife ran away with his son. They were still squatting with the old woman. The Prince, Quaku Adepa Nyamekye saw the old woman to be his grandmother. His mother never told him about the father's whereabouts. All she told him was the name of his father. She didnt add the title to it. She wanted to save his son from any untimely death. Due to this, she never left her son to be alone. She made sure she was always by his side. 

She inculcated in him the spirit of discipline and God-fearing with the help of the old woman. They attended service with the old woman. Quaku Adepa Nyamekye grew up in the Lord and became very obedient. Whoever came across him liked him because of his serviceability. He was always found with his grandmother on the farm, or assisting people to get something for his family. He was different among his peers and this made people love him the more. One sunny afternoon when Maame Abena Asantewaa and the old woman were having a nap, Quaku Adepa Nyamekye decided to go game hunting.

They had nothing home so he decided to surprise them. He went deep into the bush, though he didn't know where he was heading, he believed he would get a big game. The whole place was quiet. All he heard was the chirping sounds of birds. Though he was scared, he still went on. Moving further, he heard voices. That still didn't move him to go back home. He was bent on getting a game for his family. The voices became louder and clearer as he drew closer. At this instance, he got scared. He wanted to go back to the house, but his curiosity drove him to know what was really happening.

He pressed on till the voices became very very clear. He saw many people who had gathered around something. Some were with machetes as they chanted. He stood at a distance to watch what was going on. He wanted to go there but what if they killed him? He hid behind a big tree and made sure nobody saw him. He couldn't hide anymore when he heard them say, "it's unfortunate today is your last day. Just say your last prayer." He ran to where they had gathered to stop them from committing murder.

"...and who are you to stop us young man? Do you know what he has done?", one of them asked. "I don't know but I'm not sure he deserves to die. Our sins have been paid for by the savior Jesus Christ. Now, can someone please tell me what he has done?", Quaku Adepa replied.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 6

From the writer of 

Nude Bed 

Death after life

Cold Desert

Hot eyes 

Sorrows of an Eagle

Calabash and

Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 6

 "I don't know but I'm not sure he deserves to die. Our sins have been paid for by the savior Jesus Christ. Now, can someone please tell me what he has done?", Quaku Adepa replied. "Savior Jesus Christ? Who is He and who did He pay it to?" they asked looking more confused. They didn't know about the savior. 

Did it mean some were still in the dark? Quaku Adepa Nyamekye was surprised to hear that from them. Was there any other person worthy of worship apart from God? He had grown to know that only God was worthy of worship. He didn't know of traditional believers or whatsoever.

"Anyway, I'm sorry but permit me to ask this, are you Christians? I mean do you go to church to pray to God?", Quaku Adepa asked.

"Church? Noooooo. We don't believe in their leader. We hear He is slow to anger and as humans, we want quick responses since some are wicked, just like our chief here", one replied.

"What! Your chief? And you want to kill him? What abomination has he committed?" Quaku Adepa wanted to know.

"Hei young man! You have asked too many questions. What is your problem? Huh? Or do you want to die with him? Leave us to execute our plan. Come on, go!", an angry man shouted. "Master,please I'm sorry for interfering and asking too many questions, but please answer me", Quaku replied.

All this while, the chief, Odeneho Kwadwo Sintim was kneeling down awaiting death to embrace him. He looked very thin.

"Anyway, this man here is our chief. Since he ascended the throne, human beings, as well as animals have been dying. Strange sicknesses have befallen our people. We were told the only end to our problems was for him to sacrifice his newborn baby. His wife, upon hearing that, ran away with the baby. It's been many years now, we are still going through the challenge. The worst of it all, he himself has been sick for so many years without getting well. He can't move about without assistance. One of his guards has been very faithful to have stayed with him to help him, but what happened? He also died  mysteriously. Now, there is no one to help him so he defecates in the same room he sleeps. Just have a look at him, there are boils all over him. We are tired. If he continues to live, we are all going to die so it's better he dies. We are going to kill him today and end all these tragedies", one man replied Quaku Adepa.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 7

From the writer of 
Nude Bed 
Death after life
Cold Desert
Hot eyes 
Sorrows of an Eagle
Calabash and
Shattered

No one appears to know the exact source of *river* yet it runs through all walks of life as it meanders its way along the many struggles of nature. 

How far, how long, how wide can it stretch to exhibit it's commanding prowess over the storms of the day. Or shall it succumb to the harsh efforts of mother nature to subdue and collect this great water in a *lake*. 

Abhynha Yankey presents

*RIVER IN THE LAKE SEASON II*

EPISODE 7

We are going to kill him today and end all these tragedies", one man replied Quaku Adepa. 
"Hmmmm! This is very bad... But what if he is healed, would you spare his life?", Quaku asked. "Hahahaha, how possible? How can he be healed? We will only spare him if he is healed and we don't also record death in our village", they replied him. "Okay, can you please grant me a favour? Give him three days? I mean us.. You can leave him here in the company of some guards so that the rest of you can return to your village. I trust that my God will do something great. If he is not healed by the third day, and you still record death or any strange incidence in your village, please kill both of us. Please.... " Quaku pleaded.

Initially it became difficult for them to accept his offer but upon contemplation, they finally agreed. They left behind the chief in the company of ten able men. Quaku Adepa didn't bother to ask for the chief's name. He went closer to the chief and asked, "do you believe there is someone greater than the gods you serve? Do you believe you can be healed?" The chief was too weak to talk. Quaku Adepa told him not to worry. He would fast and pray on his behalf. He believed the chief's health would be restored, and probably those who were sick back home would be healed. The dried land would produce water again. 

The chief didn't believe it. At this point, all he wanted was to die. Quaku isolated himself from the rest to a quiet place but not too far to trigger the rage of the already suspicious group. He prayed throughout the night to the Almighty God. He asked God not to disgrace him. He believed and trusted that He would grant him his heart desire. At daybreak, he went to check on the chief and the guards. There had been very little improvement in his condition.
He managed to get water for the chief and the guards. He assured them they would see change and hear good news from the people back home.

He went back to his hiding place to continue with his fast and prayers. All this while, his mother and grandmother were searching for him. They searched everywhere in the village, but they did not find him. Maame Abena Asantewa denied herself of any food, and had sleepless nights all these days.
It seemed Quaku Adepa had forgotten about his family. He never bothered to go back home to check on his family. What mattered most to him was for them to see the glory of God.

It was the second day of Quaku Adepa's fast, but it was more like things were changing real fast. Nana Kwadwo Sintim could move his limbs and turn about. The boils on him had vanished into thin air. That surprised everyone, including Quaku Adepa himself. He knew God would do it but not that fast. He was only putting God to  test.
He told the people not to jubilate yet. There were more miracles on the way. He had just one day left to prove to the people of Asabum that he had a God who was mightier than any other. He had the power to heal.

Though he had some 24 hours to finish up,he threw a challenge to God to perform miracle within few minutes. He prayed fervently without ceasing. He believed in the power of prayer because faith was his only anchor.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

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