Chapter 13
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_SMÎTH’S PÔV ___The Rubik's cube puzzle... There was this day I came back from work, tired and hungry. When I entered the sitting room, I saw Stiles seated on the couch, turning some kind of colored cube. He was too focused on the cube that he didn't see me come into the house.
“Stiles!”
I exclaimed and his body jerked... quickly he greeted me.
“Good day pops”
breathing heavily he asked
“Pops, how long have you been standing there?"
“Pops!?"
I rejoined, staring at him quizzically.
“Oh! today, I watched a movie in which a boy call's his dad pops..”
"And so, what happened?”
“Well, I really loved the chemistry between the father and his son”
“Is that it?”
“Yeah, and I also want to call you pops
Chapter 24My brain stuttered for a moment and my eyes widened like two flashlight beam. Every part of me goes on pause as questions swirled in the pool of my thought. Unable to comprehend the fact that I was on my feet, I looked away; gave my mom an uneasy glance and then looked back to see if I was still on my feet. Holly Molly I was.“Stiles, sit down,"My mom muttered. Still stupefied by my action, I remained still for a while before taking my seat.“Young man why did you sit down?”Asked the announcer.I didn't give any reply, rather I made eye contact with my mom and then raised my eyebrows which indicates: Should I stand up? But my mom replied by shaking her head which indicates: No! don't stand up.“Young man are you shy? Come on standup,”the announcer added calmly.I kept still, staring at my mom again, I swiped my eyebrows up
Chapter 23 Mom rode through the gate, steered the car towards an open space and parked it. After we'd all alighted the car, mom hurried to the booth, and brought out dad's wheelchair. My eyes widened as they fell on a red bricked triangular shaped building with crystal blue and beige colored reticulated windows. The white building was surrounded by neatly trimmed flowers which gave it a calming and peaceful sensation. After hoisting dad unto his wheelchair, we all trailed behind mom as she pushed dad towards the building. My eyes travelled up the pointed tower which rose from the red roof of the building; admiring the enormous spire and the cross on top of it. When we got to a big porch, Kayla and Kathleen gave each and everyone of us a fleeting hug. After moments of hesitation Kayla also hugged me and ran off with her sister.Where are they going?I asked mentally, but mom replied as if she coul
Chapter 22Sunlight filtered through the translucent curtains as I slowly opened my eyes; feeling disgruntled with last night, tiredness made me limp like wet laundry on a cold winter morning. Slowly I rolled out of bed stretching and yawning I headed for the window and drew the curtains. Sunlight bathed my skin as the curtains flew open and my eyes squinted shut trying to ward off the sunlight that bathed em.Just then someone knocked on the door“Yes who is it?”“Good morning sir, its me Teresa.”“Good morning ma'am. Is anything the matter?”“No! not at all... It's 7:30 AM and your mom said I should tell you to take your bath and get set for Church. By 8:30 AM y'all shall be on the way to church.””Church!?”“Yes Sir”“Okay.... I'll do just that”“Okay sir”I walk
Chapter 21I was about to hit Kayla again when my daddy's voice suddenly rented the air."Stiles”He fired, while grandma cast a look from me to Kayla and then to my Mom.DAD!.........GRANDMA!!.......When did they get in here? Was I so intoxicated by my anger that I didn't see them come in?Time stood still like never before. My pupils dilated, hands flailed and my heart sunk to my feet. I twitched as my anger faded, and everything returned slowly What have I done again?Kayla! her eyes were puffy from crying. Her entire body shuddered as tears streamed down her eyes in torrent.A part of me immediately wanted to be far away from the room"Stiles get back here"My mom called as I headed for my room.I wanted to heed to her voice, I wanted to halt, but I couldn't summon the courage to face everyone."Stiles”
Chapter 20.The old houses in the street were all silhouettes. Now it was difficult to tell that the wooden homes, mud houses and brick buildings had roofs that looked rusted and stained like blood. Dim street lights were scattered along the street, some bent and broken, others old and rusty. The glow they gave off was eerie, but at least each streetlight provided little comfort against the night. Wind gently blew the sickly smell of rotted garbage from GAWD KNOWS WHERE and stray dogs wagged their tails as they roamed about some garbage. When we emerged from the old street, the new street was brightly Illuminated with electric bulbs that flooded the city like sun shine. People were still bustling here and there, stores where still open, and kids were still playing outside.PHEWI breathed a sigh of relief.This place, It's looked very familiar. I had a strong feeling of DEJA VU as I let my eyes roam the street. I
Chapter 19For some frozen seconds no-one spoke. We stood deep in silence, staring at each other like it was some sort of staring contest. A fixed quizzical expression painted the two girls faces. Hmmph...one of them suddenly breathed out; gave her shoulders a wiggle and lolled her head in a circle. Foot tapping up and down like some dumb wind up toy and arms locked around her waist she spoke:“I'm sorry about your loss bro.”“Me too”The other girl added.“Loss?”I inquired with furrowed brows.“Yes, your brain loss”“My..."“Shhh...”They both shushed me by putting a finger against there lips.WHUUUAAAAAAT!?Wait wait wait! I don't get this shit. Am I the one this little brats are telling to shush? OH GAWD! Maybe it's because I've been flashing my teeth at them they want to take it for granted.