RIVER IN THE LAKE 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*

EPISODE 7

They were very hungry so they requested for more of the kooko to fill their bellies before they continued the journey. They continued to talk while they took in the porridge. One man who was also enjoying his porridge heard them and decided to join in the conversation. "That is how human beings of today are. You decide to help them and they return you with evil. I'm on my way to commit murder this early morning. I don't care spending the rest of my life behind bars. I helped a friend to get some money since he was always coming to ask me for some. After getting what I assisted him to get, he went back to sell my lands. I don't know how he got the documents to my land, but the people he sold the lands to had the original documents in their hands. The worst of it all is that he had his way  with my daughter who is yet to go to class six. That little girl is pregnant. I won't spare him. If he managed to take my lands away, I will take his life and take over his properties. He has acquired enough so it won't be a problem. My brother, if the person has decided to rob you of your happiness, rob his life. He doesn't deserve to live", he said.

"Hmmm", Nana said. "I'm really sorry for you. It's a very sad story, but what we saying is something that happened to a friend. We are concerned because he's close to us", Nana continued to hide the truth. He didn't want anyone to know about what was going on. He can't wash his dirty linens in public and expect to earn respect from them. He excused himself and left with Tutu.
"Nana, that was a smart way of ending the conversation. You are really endowed with wisdom. I was scared when you opened your mouth to talk because we didn't know who he was, but you proved to me that you are more than a man. The gods have blessed you. You will reign forever. Your reign shall from today know no disgrace. The eye that watches you with sheer jealousy will have it's way out of it's socket. The hands that sow evil against you will germinate and rot with evil. Till your successor is due to ascend the throne, you will leave to enjoy your labour", Tutu blessed and showered praises on Odeneho Kwadwo Sintim.

He nodded his head and smiled as Tutu poured his heartfelt words. He was really enjoying every bit of it. He had few minutes or hours to end the calamity in his village and his people would be happy again... His people would be free. They would only die natural deaths and not aportion blames on him. He lifted his head and said, "Tutu, we have finally made it. Look at it(pointing at a building). We are back!" They doubled their steps in order to get there on time.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Oivia

To be continued...

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