THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 1 Episode 22

THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 1
Episode 22

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The look on Nneowa's face doused
David with inquisitions.
"Did you just say the Williams you are talking about has twins?"
the
grandmother queried.
"Yes" David became more
enthusiastic.
"There is one that was killed years ago for violating the tradition of
the land" Nneowa averted her eyes from David to the wall of the
sittingroom. "I can remember the name of his wife Rose from
Eziukwu.."
"Yes, Granny, she's the one I'm talking about!" David interrupted.
He adjusted forward on the seat then held his hands closely for
more explanation.
"Rose was banished from our land with the two little children of
just a year old. And you know the consequences of such
punishment. The husband was a kind religious man. He has a
brother called Dike who took over his properties including his
house" Nneowa paused and shook her head sadly.
David became thoughtful as if he was solving a quadratic
equation. What he heard recondite his present status. But he knew
that Udoka wasn't there in the village. "Granny" he adjusted
forward again. "We are civilized now. Is the banishment still
active?"
"We were also civilized then, grandson. You can only say that it
wasn't as much as it is now. The twins and their mother cannot
be found on this land again" the grandmother looked at David.
"Why are we even talking about this?"
David smiled to wipe out suspicion from her mind. "I heard about
Mr Williams that's why i asked"
"From who?"
"My dad"
"I see"
David stood up instantly. His next target was to go to Eziukwu
village. He couldn't wait for the next day to begin his journey.
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JUMBOSCO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
Sandra arrived at David's apartment. She found Mike sitting on the
bed with his eyes fixed on a cell phone. She wore a high heel shoe
on a pair of plain trouser which increased her height. On her
elbow was a bag handing for admiration.
"Welcome, Sandra"
"What of David?"
"Oh, he just left. I thought he told you"
"No, to where?" Sandra sat on the bed looking at Mike.
"To the village" replied Mike.
"Why?"
"To see someone he claims to miss"
Sandra thoughtfully averted her eyes from him. Blood seemed to
stop running in her veins due to jealousy. Therefore, she quietly
stood up at the very sight of Mike and walked towards the door.
The sound of her shoes was the only thing heard at that moment.
Just at the door, Mike called her then she flung her hair and looked
back. Without a word, Mike stood up to her in a very close range
staring into her eyes. He gently slid her hair down, touched her
cheek and brought down his hand.
"What?" Sandra asked.
"Isn't it better to stop pouring water on a stone?" queried Mike.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Are you dating David? You should be aware that he doesn't love
u. So i suggest you give another man a chance"
Sandra gazed at Mike for a while. She slid her hair, clutched the
door knob and went out without a single word. Then Mike exhaled
heavily..
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Few hours later inside the campuse, students hung around at
everything that can be called a shelter especially at the 'Love
Garden.' Students who just resumed school or came back from a
long distance could be seen walking from the gate to their various
lodges. Suddenly, Mike sighted Enest with a small bag hanging
behind him. He called
him after which he drew closer and shook hands with him.
"I just saw you few days ago. Where are you from?" Mike asked.
"Just coming back from the village for a festival" Enest replied then
Mike laughed. "What's so funny, guy?"
"You mean you traveled to your village all because of a festival?"
"And what's wrong with that?"
"It looks as if u are a typical village boy"
Enest smiled. "You can call me that coz i grew up in the village. I
can't miss any event there"
"So, how was it? Did u see or do
anything special?" Mike asked.
The question took Enest's mind back to Monica who he save from
a scary masquerad. Then he smiled while Mike frowned.
"Why smiling?"
"Guy, forget that" Enest shook his
hand and left immediately.
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THE NEXT DAY
David took the next available bus to Ezikukwu. The weather looked
favourable coz there was no radiation from the sunlight. He came
down from the bus wearing the red jacket and hung the same
bag Udoka first saw him with at the cyber cafe. He looked simple,
yet handsome as he trecked into the heart of the village. He asked
several people about the resident of the twins or madam Rose but
none gave him a positive answer until he met Faith. Faith wore a
short black skirt and a yellow top.
"Hey, excuse me" David called her
attention. She turned. The mind of
education, value and maturity engulfed her brain when she saw
him. Therefore, she was not only forced to give him attention but
also to listen to him.
"My name David. I'm looking for Udoka and Monica"
"Are they twins" Faith asked.
"Exactly!"
"I hope no pro.."
"No problem @all" David interrupted happily..
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TBC