RIVER IN THE LAKE II EPISODE 5

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 SEASON II*

EPISODE 5

 It took Tutu to comfort and calm him down. 

It's been seventeen years down the lane since Nana's wife ran away with his son. They were still squatting with the old woman. The Prince, Quaku Adepa Nyamekye saw the old woman to be his grandmother. His mother never told him about the father's whereabouts. All she told him was the name of his father. She didnt add the title to it. She wanted to save his son from any untimely death. Due to this, she never left her son to be alone. She made sure she was always by his side. 

She inculcated in him the spirit of discipline and God-fearing with the help of the old woman. They attended service with the old woman. Quaku Adepa Nyamekye grew up in the Lord and became very obedient. Whoever came across him liked him because of his serviceability. He was always found with his grandmother on the farm, or assisting people to get something for his family. He was different among his peers and this made people love him the more. One sunny afternoon when Maame Abena Asantewaa and the old woman were having a nap, Quaku Adepa Nyamekye decided to go game hunting.

They had nothing home so he decided to surprise them. He went deep into the bush, though he didn't know where he was heading, he believed he would get a big game. The whole place was quiet. All he heard was the chirping sounds of birds. Though he was scared, he still went on. Moving further, he heard voices. That still didn't move him to go back home. He was bent on getting a game for his family. The voices became louder and clearer as he drew closer. At this instance, he got scared. He wanted to go back to the house, but his curiosity drove him to know what was really happening.

He pressed on till the voices became very very clear. He saw many people who had gathered around something. Some were with machetes as they chanted. He stood at a distance to watch what was going on. He wanted to go there but what if they killed him? He hid behind a big tree and made sure nobody saw him. He couldn't hide anymore when he heard them say, "it's unfortunate today is your last day. Just say your last prayer." He ran to where they had gathered to stop them from committing murder.

"...and who are you to stop us young man? Do you know what he has done?", one of them asked. "I don't know but I'm not sure he deserves to die. Our sins have been paid for by the savior Jesus Christ. Now, can someone please tell me what he has done?", Quaku Adepa replied.

Title Credit: Pretty Asare Olivia

To be continued... 

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