RIVER IN THE LAKE EPISODE 12

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

*RIVER IN THE LAKE*

EPISODE 12

If he makes any attempt of running away, give him what he deserves", the chief said. "Okay your royal highness. I will do exactly that", Kwabena and guard responded. He turned back, snipped his fingers in the air  to call one of the guards who was also guarding another place. "Nana said we should summon the people of the community. Tell them he wants to meet them at the village square in the next thirty minutes. No one should exempt him or herself from this meeting. Those going to farm can do so later. Deliver this message with the help of some other guards. I will be here because of Nana's friend. He might escape if I give him the least chance", Kwabena told the other guard. He did as he was told.

He went to deliver the message with the help of the other guards as Nana dressed up and prepared for the meeting. "Tell Tutu I will need him by me while I talk to my people. He should be fast with his preparation. And, for the last time, keep your eyes on Asare", he warned and left. His people had already gathered at the village square when he got there. They knew it was about the calamities befalling them so there was no need wasting time in their various homes. He got there and met Tutu already there. He went to him and shook hands with him before going to sit on his royal stool.

The people of the community rose to their feet as soon as they saw their chief, as a sign of respect. They sat down after he'd sat down and lifted his "bodua." They were all quiet as they waited to hear the good news from their leader. Though there were some who were impatient, they managed to keep their calm. Nana signaled Tutu to set the ball rolling.

Tutu had to tell them about their journey and he (Odeneho) would come in to tell them about the findings.
"...so my people, as you rightly heard from Tutu, I almost died. It was during this time that Tutu came in with an old woman whom he, Tutu met. According to him and what I saw later, it was a snake, but I'm sure our ancestors didn't want us to spend much time there so they came to our aid", Nana chipped in as soon as Tutu finished talking. He went ahead to say, "Thanks to our ancestors who see the hidden, we have finally gotten a solution. The cause of the problem we have been experiencing is in our midst.

The LAKE is living among us. How can we allow "a lake" destroy us? Look at us here, just look at us. Aren't we large enough to be described a RIVER? Am I not enough to even be called a RIVER alone? Why then should I sit and watch a lake destroy such great river?"
"IMPOSSIBLE!!!", his people shouted back. "Yes, my people, it's impossible. That is why I'm here to meet and talk with you. What do you think we do to this fellow after telling you who is behind all these and what the person has done? I will base on what you say to pass my judgement so be careful about what you say. I will give you some few minutes to discuss it and then take your responses", he said.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

To be continued...

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