Broken-Broken - Episode 8
Lightening split the sky….I shuddered as the next thunder rumbled down the street.
I should have stayed…I should have fucking stayed!
I sprinted up the sidewalk, the rain shouldn’t meet me on the way. I knew I needed shelter fast.
Everyone was rushing, trying to avoid the rain. The traffic was heavy and the atmosphere was getting windy. I looked around, as everywhere became menacingly dark, the power was out. It happens like that in my country, especially when it’s about to rain.
The next thunder stopped me in my track.
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. It was too close.
I realized there was a filling station ahead. If I could get there on time, I could avoid the rain. But I would need to run and I wasn’t having enough strength left in me.
As I walked, I could feel a light moisture on my cheek, I doubled my pace, then on my shoulder….and finally it became a heavy downpour…
I hugged the store fronts as I passed, pausing with other pedestrians under their small umbrellas.
The downpour became a heavy curtain of impenetrably gray. It was blinding me already.
The shush of water against the pavement and rooftops obscured the sounds of traffic completely.
I paused as the rain beat me as if punishing me for forgetting to put off the gas and for leading Francis to his death..this is definitely a punishment....
The filling station was still like six blocks away…
I sighed ,my dress clung to me, moisture slashed and squelched in my water-logged sandals
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. The long hands of my didi(plaited hair) matted against my neck.
The station was two blocks away…I noticed Mr Bigs Restaurant beside me, a couple was leaving the restaurant and were holding an umbrella.
The man pressed a button on his key and the booth of a car very close to me opened.
I was calculating and thinking fast…
“Hurry up Ruth!” The woman called out. They still waited…they didn’t spot me I squatted behind the boot of the car. I removed my drenched sandals and hopped into the boot.
I went further inside and lay on my side, pulling my legs very close to me. I .laid there hurdled and shivering. My teeth could barely stay together without making some clattering noise.
I was so cold!
I heard footsteps and the light from above me came on. I held my breath….
“I called grandma…she said she would call us back…” A female voice said …two bags were placed infront of me, blocking me from being seen..finally a heavy travelling bag blocked my view completely. The booth was slammed and I could hear noises as the family got inside.
“Darling, thanks for today, I enjoyed myself but I’m still not sure if this night journey is a good thing….”
“Nairobi is not far anymore darling. You should keep calm okay? We already booked our flight, Nigeria to Nairobi is not far at all, plus there is no worry about finding taxi as the car is coming with us…you should trust me okay.”
I heard noise of kisses and my chest beat even faster… heading to the airport for Nairobi hurdled in the boot of a car..well…death can never be this easy!
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Where are my Kenyan Readers ooo! We are bringing the story over! Hope you are ready for a Nigerian Visit! By the way, please let me know if you are Kenyan, I will chat you up to ask some questions...thannks..plenty kisses! Finally, we got to a major point..yaay!
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Asante Tobi.....
Nice Safe trip
I'm am Keny.. Sorry Engli.. Sorry Nigerian
Wow am a Kenyan ur welcome here
Good job dear, safe trip...ooooooo
Wow!!! Nice one.
Not going will stay in Nigeria waiting
Kenya here we come
lmao..ollynelly..which one now
Lemmie come and be going
Am going wit u guys I have never been dere
Pls wait for me at d airport, am on my way. Nice one Tobi
lmao..if you miss the plane na maruwa go carry you
Nice one
Well done dear
Well done dear
Woow nice
I'm a Kenyan Tobi,, we are heading to Nigeria right???
no Polyne..we are coming from Nigeria to Kenya..
Tobi no go loss for Kenya o, I will go with you so as to guide you, If you don't mind. *grins*
nice one
[email protected] trust you...thanks people
I trust You Oluwatobiloba you will not want to leave your advertising manager behind. Common, let go to Kenya together.
Am Ugandan crossing to meet u in Kenya....lol
"The downpour became a heavy curtain of impenetrably gray" Only a gifted hand can pull such strings in writing. I love you Tobi.
Hahah@Damilarem, ko possible o, i no fit leave you behind
@pacuto, no problem, waiting for you
@Rutzy 1, aww, love you toooooo
'karibuni sana kenya' our national language kiswahili meaning you are welcome in kenya tobi
Bring 4 Me ooh the soup i cant recal the name 4 the soup,,, but no soup no welkam plz Tobi
@Simone..you just became my official tutor
Welcome to Kenya Tobi. ..loving your stories
Thanks Princess
hmmmm nice one dear
Damn! Tobi you're gifted.
Awww thanks@Blessing
The story is getting intresting...
i am a kenyan
Wow
Totally hooked to this story... and yes, I am Kenyan! Let's do this
wow... welcome onboard
Lots of Kenyans am a Kenyan too
Heheh, welcome on board my Kenyan sis
Ahahahahha.... Am a kenyan, you are most welcomed dear, lets meet at airport... Hahaha
lool
Sorry....will av to stay here,they say their sun over there is very hot! "My poor fair skin"? i'l just stay here
lols
still following to where ever u go
hahaha
I just hope the sun will finally shines for her
Yes am from Kenyan, have really liked your story ooh. Good work
Thanks so much@Harison and Sarah
Hooh tobi nice story I am loving this! Kenyan from Nairobi
wow.. thanks. MD
Karibu Kenyaa
Kenyan here, this is great