CALABASH EPISODE 13

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

Abhynha Yankey brings to you another story. It bears that which sooths the soul of a weary man. It bears that which calms the rage of the dead. It bears the first taste identity of the new birth. It is my, your and our C.A.L.A.B.A.S.H

*CALABASH*

EPISODE 13

I looked at her, smiled and went to my room.

Our friendship grew stronger. There was no single day one would walk without the company of the other.
Two weeks after our encounter, that is, a week for us to finish with our service, she complained she was ill and weak.
She kept complaining so I had to escort her to the clinic.
With her complains, the doctor told us to go in for a pregnancy test. I'm just hoping it doesn't turn out to be pregnancy because I'm not ready to father a child.
They requested for her urine for the pregnancy test.
It turned out to be positive. Where will I run to? Who will listen to my plea? I pretended I didn't hear her.

After all, we have few days to spend together and finally separate for our various homes. I will play dumb and leave. She didn't know my address. All she knew was the town in which I lived.

I always hid in my room, just to avoid seeing her. I knew she would be going through a lot,  but that wasn't my headache.
I packed my things one evening and left for home at dawn without informing anyone.

My parents were not aware of my coming. I'm sure it took them by surprise when they saw me. I was nervous though no one was after me.
Mum sensed there was something wrong with me. She tried so hard to convince me to talk,  but I remained the tough guy I'd always been.
I always stayed indoors and decided not to talk to anyone.

I wept day and night. I wish there was something I could do. I still loved Achiaa. I wanted to be with her forever,  but there was no means. I even lived with my parents and slept with my cousin in the same room. How possible would it be to bring a woman to the house?

I went through my file and saw the number of a friend who offered to help me once I was done with my service. I called him and he told me to come over the next day.
I felt happy. I'm finally running away from my shadows. No one can trace me for now, not even my mother.



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