Episode 5.

Just as brother John promised, he kept calling but I was asleep, and when I woke up Susan showed me the numerous missed calls from him and I smiled sitting down.

"Sha this brother John get levels o and I smell a rat, Susan said giving me a plate of pepper soup she prepared and I got it from her.

"No be only rat you dey smell, add horse, I said and a knock came on the door. 

Susan opened and let Joshua in.

"Ahhhhh no be person wey been sick be this? Joshua asked immediately he walked in.

"Shuooo so the sickness been enter my mouth? I asked. 

"When you were sounded as if they were about to bury you nkor? Anyway what are you eating? Its not good for sick people, Joshua said sitting down near me and I quickly shifted.

"Bia leave this food o, this is purely doctor prescription, I said and Joshua laughed. 

"But I hope you're okay now? He asked and I nodded and he handed me a bag.

"I got you energy drinks and fruits and I equally took permission for you, He said.

"Wow thank you, i said as I took the bag but Susan snatched it from me.

"Ahh this is too much na, you fit extend this sickness till tomorrow, Susan said.

"Which kind talk be that one now? I asked her.

"shut up there. Anyway Joshua you shouldn't have bothered, one brother holy ghost prayed for her already and she's having spiritual glucose and fruits as we speak, Susan said and I shook my head as Joshua looked confused.

"Brother holy ghost? Joshua asked and immediately brother John call came on phone and Susan smirked while i sheepishly picked up................

Susan and Joshua couldn't stop teasing me about John in every little instance and that increased my likeness for him. Joshua didn't mind at all, and i was surprised to hear him say its my choice to be with whoever makes me happy and Susan wasn't pleased to hear that from him. 

We talked on phone and chatted the more which John didn't fail to remind me for the teachers class in church.

After i returned from school on Friday, i took my rest and hurried off to church not really for the class but just to see John as he returned from his trip.

I was so much familiar with the class but was seriously absent there until it was time for closing prayers. Brother John was asked to pray but mhen, he almost turned it into warfare prayers. 

When people were displeased with how ordinary closing prayers turned a revival meeting, I was so happy and was well pleased with him the more.

He came to me with all smiles after everything while i smiled back totally blank of what to say to him.

"Truly you came for the class, he said.

"Of course, so you didn't believe when i told you I'll be teaching the kids huh? I asked.

"Well i do believe you now, he said laughing and i nodded leaving the church building with him.

"So how was your trip? I asked.

"Yea it was fine, you made me kinda scared when you fell ill, he replied.

"Still talking about that? But I'm fine nah, God passed through your prayers and i really do appreciate that, i said and he smiled.

"Praise God, but i got something for you, he said.

"Really? I asked very excited and he stopped walking.

"Yea but it slipped my memory and i forgot to bring it. But i can still give it to you, he replied.

"On Sunday right? I asked. 

"Even today. We can just take a cab to my place and I'll give it to you right away, he replied and i suddenly felt uncomfortable.

"Are you okay? He asked when he noticed..... Probably it showed because I'm bad at hiding feelings.

"Yes, but its not necessary it should be today, there's always another day and its almost late, i replied.

"Hey Amanda what are you thinking? It won't take long, I'll just give you what i selected from the items i bought else someone might pick interest in it and i don't want that to happen. I really want to give it to you because i strongly know it will fit you well, he said.

Awwwnnn! He sounded so sweet and i didn't know when i accepted to follow him. 

We got into his compound.... Very few buildings and looks dry, and then to his door, he opened up and switched on the lights and closed the door.

"Nice house, i said looking around for where to sit down, but brother no get chair and i didn't want to sit on the bed.

"Common come sit down, John said pointing on the bed and i sluggishly did.

"Please its getting late and i don't stay more than 7pm outside, I said to him.

"Sure, i told you already i wont take long but have something to drink first, he said going to the small fridge and poured in a fruit juice in a glass and gave it to me which i took it and thanked him.

"You're welcome, he said and drew a big traveling bag and brought out beautiful women shoes and bags and i quickly gulped down the drink to have a look.

"Wow this is beautiful, i admired.

"Yea, What's your size? He asked.

"40, i replied.

"Nice size and i got something pretty for those beautiful legs, he said and i laughed and watched him as he kept bringing out different pairs of shoes and I rubbed my forehead as i felt dizzy which he stopped and looked at me.

"Should i turn on the fan? He asked with a very rough tone shifting the bag aside and it was like a covering was out from my eyes as I was already sweating.

"What did you do to me? I fearfully asked and attempted to get up, but he pressed my neck hard and glued me on the bed,

"Shhhhhhhh relax and don't fight it, he said and i slowly blacked out............

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EPISODE 7

I refused opening my eyes and closed it more tight, then I heard footsteps coming to me.

"No Lord, no please, I cried inside shivering but I noticed it wasn't me. 

I slowly opened my eyes and saw the lady that was just beside me dragged out as she cried very seriously but that was not a relief for me.

There was a little raised platform like a court they built for their slaughtering activities and I wondered what they are going to do with them. 

A table was brought out and the blood stained on it explained everything to me without being told. 

One of the ladies picked out fainted out of shock.... Of course who won't be when I was already dead myself. 

They pushed one of the guys forward forcing his head on the table, and with my heart beating fast wishing the trumpet will just blow and everything will be over..... THUM! his head was cut off with a well sharpened machete. 

I threw up immediately and laid on the ground there chocking as if I was going to die. I couldn't take it anymore and the more machete that landed on the table indicating another life gone, the more I threw up without seeing the sight. 

We were pushed back to the room for the next buyer to arrive. 5 more people was added to us and 6 lives were again gone before the end of the that day. 

I was damn weak but refused to eat the trash they offered us like dogs, then John came to me.

"You don't want to eat? You'll still die anyway, you may not be lucky tomorrow and i wonder why you're not chosen yet, probably because you're ugly, he said but i only looked at him saying nothing. 

"Try to eat okay so your body will look good for a rich buyer or else we will still kill you and sell the important parts we want for special buyers only, he continued talking to himself but i still said nothing and he smiled nodding his head. 

"Good, bye and see you in the morning, he said and touched my cheeks and left and i closed my eyes and leaned my head on the wall. 

I felt like crying, but not for myself but for my mother. I saw myself as a big disappointment if my disappearance will break my mom down for all the struggles she went through just to see I complete my education after my father kicked the bucket when i was about writing my SSCE.

My heart was burning and i missed her so much with my siblings. I missed Susan and wished I could see Joshua to apologize to him, l just wanted another chance to make things right but i was scared it will never come.

I didn't know what else to do that night than to sing despite my mouth was still closed, I was just humming it from the deepest of my heart. I had no right to be angry with God, and If this will be the last thing i will do before leaving this earth, i was ready to do it. 

I cant tell how long i hummed with my eyes closed as i laid on the stinking floor and i felt pains on the shoulder i laid, then i decided to turn to the other side but heard a very serious argument going on outside. 

I decided to sit up to listen attentively but noticed my hands were freed, like very very free.

It wasn't tied anymore and i quickly got the cloth out of my mouth and spat out and loosed my legs and the argument became more fierce outside. 

"I've loosed myself, i announced to them and they began to mumble though i couldn't see their faces because of the dark room.

"Its okay we are leaving here today. I'm going to loose you all and we will break out here, if it means for us to fight we will fight for we have to do something else we will be slaughtered like goats when the morning comes. So just stay calm while i try loose everyone okay so we can break out together, I said and used my hands carefully on the air to feel them. 

If i succeed to loose anyone hands, they were able to take care of their mouth and legs like i did to make it faster and easier for me.

As this was going on, the guys were still in the heat of their argument throwing threats on each other and i saw that as a very good chance for us to strike. For sure some may die but at least we will be able to escape and if possible hurt them also to defend ourselves. 

I think i was on the 16th person trying to lose his Hand when the last person i loosed freed herself and ran to the door, surprisingly it wasn't locked that's why our hands were tied and everyone who i untied followed suit without wasting time forgetting our agreement. 

That was where my good Samaritan ended as i also threw myself out to help myself. 

"They are escaping! The guys shouted but I was heading to the bush without looking back. 

I heard a cock of a gun and a shot was fired on the air,

"The next will be on your head if you don't stop! The man on mask shouted but the marathon race continued. 

I heard screams and knew some were caught and 2 shots were fired which i knew will bring someone down. 

The bush was so dark and i knew it will be easier for them to get us as they knew the place better. I noticed some fallen palm fronts as i matched on it with my bare foot, and i immediately threw myself on the ground covering myself on the palm fronts as i hid in the Bush. 

One by one everyone was caught as they kept running with no direction and some of course will be killed. 

"Someone is still missing and how were they loosed! I heard the boss screamed out as if he was going to die and i was praying hard i shouldn't make a sound to give them a sign.

"Tell me! He shouted.

"Who loosed you? Who! I heard one of the guys probably asking the prisoners but i couldn't hear the response.

"Oh John so you loosed your girlfriend huh? The boss asked.

"What rubbish are you saying? I heard John asked back.

"Rubbish? Then explain to us how your girlfriend got loosed and where is she you bastard! The boss shouted.

"I have nothing to do with this! John shouted.

"But i saw you with her, you were smiling with her and then you loosed her to get back at me right?......... "Hey hey hey stop putting this on me! If I'm part of this you think I'll be here with you? John angrily cuts in.

" You're a fool and this is your pay! The boss shouted and i heard a gun shot and closed my eyes tight as i prayed to God to please help me out of here.......

Tbc.