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Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 41– Hopeless love
“What in the world is going on here? Is this what you two do?”I couldn’t answer I just shook my head.“Rena, I’m asking you!”“No.” I said shaking my head.“Am I blind?”I shook my head.“And you Yoké… I just knew it!” Furah said shaking her head in disbelieve.“It is not how it seems.” Yoké told her.Furah scoffed. “It doesn’t seem like anything. It’s as clear as day.”“We’re so sorry.” Yoké said putting his hands together in an apology.“I always knew it.” She said. “Ever since the first time you joined the uprising I started suspecting you. I knew that Rena knew you since long ago because you were the one interpreting for her and also because I once asked you to look after her for a whole night when her people came to the village. So for her not to remember your name at the meeting! I found that very strange. Plus that whole play you three performed at one of the meetings… I was just not sure which guy she was involved with between you and Uma. That’s why I kept quiet and observed.
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 42– Change of minds
4 days until Rena and Abu’s marriage 6 days until Yoké and the princess’ marriage That night I went home with Furah. We didn’t sneak back. We walked across like it was day time. I was so scared someone would see us but she didn’t care. She was so upset with me. The next morning she didn’t even respond when I greeted her. Even Gamu noticed.She didn’t teach me anything on our way to the river or even when we got there. She basically just accompanied me. And when we were returning we met Yoké and Uma on the way. They both greeted her but she didn’t respond. I tried so hard not to catch Yoké’s eyes, although I could feel him staring at me until we passed them.After we got to the hut Furah went into her chamber and stayed there. I spent a while sitting in the main chamber and just waiting for her to come out. Then I remembered that she had said that she was no longer part of the uprising. That meant that I had to go on my own now. It’s okay, I was not going to stop this uprising no matt
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 43– No matter what
Gamu and I made our way through the group. When we managed to get through, I saw that there was no one in the middle. Instead there was a space in the middle and then there was another group of people on the other side. I realized that the group division was for the people that wanted to leave and the people that were still supporting the uprising. The people that were supporting the uprising were the ones closest to the entrance. Gamu went to stand in that crowd of people by the entrance.“…that’s why we won’t succeed.” Someone finished making his point from the other group.“Can I talk, please.” I asked.The people from the other group kept talking over my voice. Each person giving reasons why we’d fail without Furah.“Can you please listen?” I asked again a little louder. The people in the other group still wouldn’t even look at me“Attention, attention.” Uma called out.They preferred his firm commanding voice and to my surprise they settled down.“Do you remember the first day you
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 44– Proper idea
3 days until Abu and Rena’s marriage 5 days until Yoké and the princess’ marriage When I woke up at the crow of the cock and stepped into the main chamber only Gamu was there. She was busy removing the spider webs at the corner of the walls of the hut. When she saw me she stopped and looked at me.“Where’s Furah?” I asked her after we both greeted each other.“I went to wake her up but found that she was already awake.” Gamu replied. “She said I should leave her for a while and I don’t know why.”I frowned. “Okay…”She came close to me and whispered. “I think there’s something wrong with her. She seems really disturbed. Since yesterday she’s been acting so strange.”I sighed heavily and didn’t respond.“Didn’t you notice?”“No.” I replied.“Watch her closely today.” Gamu told me.“I’m going to wait for her outside the hut.” I told Gamu. “If she asks, tell her I’m right here by the entrance.”I stepped outside. It was very windy and dull outside. The wind was blowing the sand into the
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 45– Surprise, surprise
“How long have I been an elder?” Elder Ke asked his grand-daughter, Tera.“Since before I was even born.” She scoffed. “About 40 years already.”“Exactly.” Elder Ke responded. “No one will have to act as the bait. I know exactly how to do it. Just tell me when and we’ll do it.”I was so happy. I felt like running to him and giving him a big hug! But obviously I couldn’t do that. Why did I even feel that way?People resumed their cheering, some whistled and some clapped. As everyone rejoiced my eyes caught Uma. He was looking at Gamu. People were still around her praising her. That look Uma had on his face was not of anger and detestation it was of approval and satisfaction. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I wanted to signal Yoké to see what I was seeing but he was too happy to notice.After a while everyone settled down again.“So exactly which laws are we changing?” Kaloy asked us.“The beheading law, of cause, the proposal law and is there any more that’s reasonable to change?” I asked t
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 46– Witch doctor
The witch doctor had white drawings on her face, arms and legs. She looked cross for some reason, as if someone had angered her. She did not even get up to greet Furah like everyone else normally did whenever they saw her. Instead she remained seated and continued looked up at the ceiling after we entered her little hut. I looked up too but saw nothing, just straw. The hut did not look welcoming at all, there were carvings of faces which looked oh-so angry. Those carvings hung on the walls of the hut and some were on the floor against the walls. “We greet you.” Furah told the woman. The woman began nodding and didn’t stop. Furah and I exchanged looks. I frowned. Everything about this woman was so strange. “Sit down.” The woman told us, still nodding. I followed Furah closely and sat side by side with her in front of the witch doctor. We then continued watching the woman nod.“What is she doing?” I whispered to Furah. “Shh.” Furah told me quickly. The woman all of a sudden stoppe
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 47– Best advice
In the evening I couldn’t even eat the food in front of me. I just kept crying.“Why does this girl keep sobbing like this?” The chief asked Furah.Furah just shrugged.“Maybe she’ll miss this hut.” The chief chuckled. “Well, all good things come to an end.”I got up and left the table.“Where are you going?” Furah asked me.I didn’t respond just kept walking toward the exit.“Rena I asked you, where are you going?”I stopped and looked back at her.“I’m going to sit outside the hut.”“Why?”“Fresh air.”“Okay,” Furah said and then turned to Gamu. “Go sit with her. Make sure she stays close to the hut.”“So what’s this?” I asked her. “You are treating me like a prisoner…”“In fact I should have done this ever since you set foot in this hut.”The chief was just looking at us. He looked a little lost.I left the hut and sat on the bench outside. The other younger girls were playing with the rope. They kept laughing and screaming.“Rena what’s going on with you?” Gamu asked me. “Is everyt
Till Worlds Do Us Part (Book 1) 48– My baby part 1
At night the lightning and thunder continued but the rain had stopped. Despite the grave trouble I knew I could get into if I was caught sneaking out again, I left the hut and walked to Yoké’s hut. I was trembling, not because of the cold but because of fear. The fear of telling Yoké about my pregnancy and the decision that I have made. When I got to his hut I entered without clapping. He was seated on his bed and painting with the little light from the oil lamp. When he saw me enter he looked up at me with a frown.“Genesis?”I nodded. I was still shaking in fear. He abandoned his wooden board on the bed and came towards me.“What’s wrong?” He asked me taking me into his arms.“I’m pregnant Yoké.” I told him. Even hearing myself say it suddenly scared me.“What?” Yoké asked stepping away from me and looked at me.“I’m pregnant Yoké.” I told him again.“How?”I couldn’t believe my ears. “What do you mean how?”“How do you even know?”“The witch doctor.”Yoké placed his hands on his h
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