RIVER IN THE LAKE EPISODE 8

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 8

"We are back!" They doubled their steps in order to get there on time. "They are back oooo! They are back!! Great people of Asabum,our chief is back! He is back with the solution to our problems. Come out, come let's welcome him", a woman who was on her way to her farm shouted. They all rushed out to meet the chief and Tutu. They couldn't hide their joy when they saw them back alive. They knew their woes were finally over.

The chief responded to their greetings and welcoming messages. He lifted his hand and waved at them as a sign of victory. They shouted with joy as he told them to go to their individual homes. He would summon them at the right time and deliver to them whatever they were supposed to know. He left to his palace in the company of Tutu. He met his wife right in front of their apartment. She was also preparing to go and meet her husband as she'd heard of his arrival.

Nothing moves the heart of a loving woman than the presence of her beloved husband. She ran to embrace him tightly, that called for tears to fill her eyes. "My lord, I've missed you. The dark ages of yesterday couldn't permit  me to put my head to sleep. I was wondering when you were going to return but the gods have heard my cry. Let's go indoors for me to give you a very nice and warm treat. You must be tired. Your royal successor is also sleeping", she said. "Oow Tutu, you are welcome. I'm sorry okay. The presence of my husband has caused me not to see any other thing than him. Hope you are good, and also returned with good news because our people are very aggressive", she added.

As shy as Tutu was, all he could do was to smile at the chief's wife. She led her husband away to their room, prepared water for him to wash down and set the table ready for him to eat.

While he ate, his wife came to sit by him and wrapped her hand around his shoulder. She put her head on his shoulder as a sign of telling him she'd missed him. The chief raised his head,looked at her, smiled and said, "I'm not too dumb to understand you my dear. Let me finish up okay." "Alright my love. I know you are tired so just relax for me....and hei, you haven't asked of the whereabout of your friend since your arrival. I'm not sure he's aware you are back. I will go and fetch him while you enjoy your meal", she replied.

"Go and fetch who? Don't call for my wrath woman! It's too early for that. I will fetch him when I need him, and I will do that with the help of my guards and not you. Now, will you sit down and tell me what happened in my absence?" Odeneho angrily asked.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

To be continued...

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