RIVER IN THE LAKE 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*

EPISODE 2

"...and one thing, tell her to take good care of my successor ", he added. Tutu did as he was told.
For once, Odeneho's wife did not complain. All she did was to come out and wish her husband well. "My husband, please be safe. May the gods of our land give you answers to your questions and bring you back safely. We hope to see you very soon", she said and gave him a hug.
Nana was surprised at his wife's actions but there was no time to ask if she really meant what she was saying. They needed answers and remedies to their problems so he had to go. Tutu joined him with what he requested for and they left.

The journey wasn't an easy one as they didn't know where to start or end. All they knew was that they were in search of something. Something that would bring happiness to their people. Something that would earn him the respect he had lost. They travelled through the dark and thick forest on their quest. They finally had to stop and rest under a big tree. They were so exhausted. They didn't know it was going to be a tedious journey so they didn't take any water or food.

They thought water and food were abundant everywhere, now they were famishing. The chief couldn't continue anymore. His legs shook as he panted for breathe. He was scared he might lose his life before day break so he called Tutu by his side and said, "if I don't make it, go home and tell my people I tried my best. I really tried but the gods have spoken. And, tell my wife not to worry too much because my son will grow up to take good care of her. He might probably serve his people better than me."

"Odeneho, please don't talk like this. You know we are in the middle of a deep forest and spirits are hovering around. Please don't put my life in danger. I can't deliver this message to our people, please. Just ask the gods to give you the strength to see yet another day. I will try and move few steps ahead to check if I will get something from the gods for you. Until then, please keep your calm and stay here", Tutu replied more scared. He brought out a cocoa sac (which he used as cloth) he'd been carrying in his bag to cover the chief.

At least, that would keep him warm. He left in search of water and something edible at that ungodly hour. All he wanted to do was to save his chief, his people and himself from accusations.

Title Credit : Pretty Asare olivia

To be continued...

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