.
Those were traditional totems at the
base of the iroko tree. On the stem
of the tree was a black fabric that
had an image of a human skull.
There were two other smaller trees
beside the iroko where caskets could
be found lying vertically open. Inside
the caskets were human skeletons
too. Sandra couldn't remember the
last time she witness such a devilish
place full of unimaginable features.
Therefore, she stood still looking at
them. Kate, who stood beside her
put off the torchlight then shouted,
"Ikuku!" She had committed several
murder spiritually, took people's
destinies and done so many
diabolical things. That explains why
she was very rich and mingled with
great politicians who had tried to use
her for either sacrifice or money
rituals. But since she got power
from Ikuku, the dweller of the dark
forest, non of them had been able to
succeed in their mission to use her
for their selfishness.
"Ikuku!" Kate shouted again then a
dead looking human being appeared
thereby making Sandra run behind
Kate. He was man in his late
seventies but looked strong and
healthy having different images on
his body. A white circular mark and
grey hair could be seen on his eye
and jaw respectively.
"I am Ikuku, the dweller of this
forest. State your request, daughter
of Ikuku!" Ikuku ordered.
Kate pulled Sandra out from her
back then glared at her in a way that
shows: SPEAK!
"It's.. a.. aba.. about a twin called
Udoka" Sandra stammered. "I want
you to take away her wealth and
render her useless"
Hearing that, Ikuku laughed in
horrible tone. He stretched his hand
at one of the caskets then the image
of Udoka and Monica appeared still in
a hugging position. Seeing that,
Sandra adjusted behind Kate again
who pushed her out for the second
time.
"Those are the twins, right?" Ikuku
asked then Sandra nodded her head.
"Your request is impossible"
"Why?" Kate asked.
"The wealth of the twins was
destined through the dark forest of
Ndiogoro land. Therefore it is
untouchable. Any attempt to
sabotage it will cause your life" Ikuku
replied.
"Then kill her!" Kate shrieked and
Ikuku laughed again.
"They are special beings. No spiritual
power can kill them unless a
physical attack. So if you really
wants her dead, assassinate her with
armed men"
The two girls looked at each other
speechlessly then Sandra spoke up
saying, "I also wants her to leave
my man alone"
"That's possible" Ikuku began. He
stretched his hand at another casket
then two maize seeds appeared.
Kate wondered why coz she taught
he would request for hers like usual.
"Go pick the seeds. Eat one and
make your man eat the other then
he will totally be yours and develop
hatred for the twin. You must kill the
twin after three days for an
exchange of your life otherwise you
die!" Ikuku instructed.
Sandra was at the point of no going
back. She hesitantly walked to the
casket and picked the seeds.
Already, Kate had laid down plans
on how to assassinate Udoka.
***
Back to the resident of the twins,
Monica had told Udoka her dream
but she she took it as a mare dream.
Not until Monica slept again and had
another dream at about 5:30am.
:
DREAM
The white casket laid beside a grave
on an unknown land. Monica could
see strings tied on it's sides and
raised to lower into the grave. "Noo!"
she exclaimed running to prevent
them. "Leave my sister alone! She's
not dead! Please, don't bury her!
Udoka! Udoka!" she was shouting as
she ran to prevent them but
suddenly woke up.
:
REALITY
When Monica woke up, she found
Udoka sitting before a reading table
doing an assignment. She wore a
milky pyjamas that exposed her
pant looking groovy in it. Monica
rushed Udoka's bag and began to
pack her clothes.
"Why are you packing my
belongings?" Udoka asked as she
dropped her pen. "Talk to me,
Monica" she stood up.
"You are leaving this school" Monica
replied without looking at her.
"Why leaving school while I'm not
through?"
Monica turned facing her sister with
all seriousness. "Udoka, you will
definitely die if you don't leave this
school"
Udoka smiled, "Is it still about the
dream?" she asked mutinously.
"Do you think is funny?!" Monica
raised her voice. "Open your eyes,
Udoka! This is the second time i
dream about this. And you of all
people should know that my
dreams always come to pass. Have
you forgotten about the dark forest
of our land?! You are leaving this
school. In fact, leave this country.
Travel to UK or if you don't wonna
go far, go to a neighbouring
country, Ghana or South Africa
precisely" Monica turned again to
pack Udoka's clothes.
"I'm not going anyway. Let that, that
will happen happen" Udoka said.
"You are very stupid, Udoka" Monica
turned angrily.
"You've started again! Don't call me
that or you won't like my reaction!"
Udoka fired back.
Their voices attracted Adaku and
Faith again..
:
TBC
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