sakira

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episode 1 Nigeria, Ogun state 1887 My life has not been the best but quite balanced. I plan to graduate from secondary school and go to the city to further my education at the city. I planned on going to Lagos. From the stories I've heard so far, I know it's a big city and a better place than my village. I lived in a small village in Abeokuta, I had friends all round and people loved me. "Well done Ruka" I greeted a girl washing clothes. I walked home quickly to share the good news with my family. Every year I always come home with awards and prizes from school. And this year I got it again. "mama, papa i'm back" I greeted "Sakira, how are you" my mom greeted "I'm fine" I replied "where's papa" I asked "he went fishing" she said. "OK" I left and went to change. "mama see what i got this year" I said showing her the medal. "you are always the best now hurry and go show your father" she said. I left the house and ran to the stream. i passed through the forest and reached the stream. I saw my father struggling with his net trying to catch fishes. "papa" I called and he looked up "Sakira" he called and smiled. I ran into the stream and hugged him. "how was school" he asked "good." I said as I brought out the medal "I got this again this year" I said. "my brilliant girl, I knew you would be the best again this year" he said smiling "I'll never let you down. I'll keep on being the best" i said. "that's my girl" he smiled and hugged me again. we played together and had lots of fun. This is the life i want. Nothing more than just to be with my family. I'm the first born of six children and i intend on taking my family to a higher ground. And that I know one day I will achieve it. This is my dream. London "Get ready we are leaving for Africa in the next few hours" Mr Frank said. "yes sir" his right hand man said. "sir are you going to buy a new one" he asked "oh yeah. it's time to go shopping" Mr Frank said.

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carry go girl I dey your back

but what are they shopping for, anyway we will soon find out

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carry on dear

So Africa is a shopping centre

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oga na women u wan come shop

nice start

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great start. by "SHOPPING" he means buying a new slave?.

episode 2 Today, after school I was on my way home when I noticed a group of tourists. I was stopped in order to let them pass. Suddenly one of them refused to take his eyes off me and it frightened me. Mr Frank's POV I looked at one of them and there was something special about her. "Get me that one. I want every information about her" I told my right hand man. "yes sir" he replied Sakira's POV After the troop passed, I ran home to tell my father what happened. I got home and thankfully I met my father before he went to the stream. "papa i saw some people, i think they are the ones that are called the white men" i said "is everything alright" he asked with worry. "one of them was looking at me intensely" i told him "you'll be fine" he said and smiled "he probably likes you" my mother teased "he is a mature man" I said. "it's okay, don't bother yourself with it" she said. I nodded and joined my siblings at the back of the house. Even though my parents have given me comforting words, I was still troubled. Later my dad went fishing and my mom left for the market. it got dark before they both came back. I'd already prepared dinner for them. Today, it was pounded yam with efo riro(maeaning: Vegetable stew). "wow, i'm always looking forward to your food" my dad said and I smiled . we've already forgotten about everything we talked about in the morning. Everybody gathered round the floor got our hands washed and began to eat. Mr Frank's POV "I got her information" my right hand man told me "so" I asked "she's the daughter of a common fisherman and the first born of six children and I found the place she lives. Sakira is her name" he said. "very good. let's go there now." I said as I left my residence. my troop and i got to live with the King of their village. This place in Africa was Known as Nigeria. And it was once under the British colony. But now, things are different, they have been given their independence. Still, we Britons could still come here and decide to deal with some parts of this country. Like this village for example. Sakira's POV We were all still eating when we had a knock on our door. we all went into silence and again we had a knock. My father told me to open the door. i did and my heart skipped after what I saw. I paused for a while. "hello, aren't you going to let us in?" he asked It was the white man I saw earlier that was looking at me intensely and now he is here at my house. What is he doing here. How did he know my house. "sorry." I opened the door widely and he came in. My mother cleared everywhere and my father welcomed them. as I was about to excuse all of them. the white man stopped me. "no don't go in. you are the main reason why I am here" he said I looked at my parents and confusion was in our premises. I stood beside my parents since they were sitting. "It's good to be here" he said "I'm Mr Frank and I'm from London" he said "it's good to know you. what is your main reason here" my father said sternly "Like I said earlier I am here for your daughter" he said looking at me "what is that supposed to mean. Who are you to just walk in here and ask for my daughter?" my father said. I could sense anger in his tone. I touched his shoulder to calm him down. Mr Frank stood up from the sit and began to talk. "I noticed that this country is not a developed country at all and I'm here to give an offer" he said "what offer" my father asked "I want to take your daughter with me to london and give her a better education" he said "no thank you. I already have a good education" I said. I was scared when I spoke but this is me they are talking about. I can't just keep on looking like nothing is going on. "she's talented. I like your spirit" he smiled. My parents looked at me and waited for me to speak. "What do you want" I asked "Come with me, let me give you a better life. A life you won't regret" he said. I looked at my parents and I was scared. He had a point. But I can't just go with someone I don't know. "We'll think about it" I said. "Sure take your time. I won't rush you" he said. Later he left and I was filled with thoughts and worries. I hope this man is faithfu

Nice start

Nice start... Move on

present bt wait. dz clas nids 2 b rearangd. ma neiba farts shamelesly. oh hope dey comng 2 shop all beans in africa!

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Nah only me waka come oooo

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episode 3 My mind never left the situation that happened yesterday. After school, I got home and i met Mr Frank waiting for me. As I entered he stood up to greet me. "ha there's my little angel" he smiled. "good day" I greeted "wait how old are you?" he asked "I'm eighteen" i said. "perfect you are of age" he clapped his hands and smiled brightly My parents came out from the room on hearing my voice. "your parent have concluded" he said. Everywhere was silent and I looked at them with tears hanging on my eyes. "you're coming with me" he said i burst into tears and I went into the room and cried hard. I can't believe they actually want me to go with him. "Sakira it will be okay" my father assured me as he sat beside me. "how.....how will everything be okay?" I asked in tears. "Just think of the education you are going to receive from him. all the good things you'll receive think about them. I trust you and I know you'll make it okay." he said. i hugged him and cried more. he patted my back "I'll be back soon" i said "That's my girl" he smiled I cleaned my face and went back to the living room. "so" Mr Frank asked "When are we leaving" I asked "perfect. I'll come pick you up tomorrow" he smiled he brought out a bag of money and gave my mother and she collected it. "give the money back. we don't need it" my father said. "no I insist. It is money of gratitude" he said. Mr Frank's POV Now I know how stupid and ignorant this people can be" I said lighting a cigarette "how would you cross the border with her" my right hand man asked "forge some papers for her" I said "yes sir" he said. Sakira's POV Finally the day has come for me to leave. My siblings cried, not wanting me to leave. Finally Mr Frank came to pick me. "are you set to leave" he asked "yes I am" I said I turned to my parents and hugged them along with my siblings. I left them as I followed Mr Frank. I cried on my way because I knew I was going to miss them. We got to the border where all the white men were. I felt so strange being among people that are entirely different from me in every way. In colour, in attitude, in language, in tradition and in technology we are extremely different. We headed for the ship and I turned to say my final goodbye to my country. I smiled at it and told myself, I'll be back soon with the technology of the white men. I got into the ship and the ship began to move. we've left the shore. This is it I've finally left the land I was born, the land I am used to. My home "these are your papers" my Frank told me interrupting me from my thoughts. "what for?" i asked "you'll use them when we get to London" he said "you never told my parents about this" i said. "I guess I forgot. just hold on to it and no more questions" he said aggressively and I jolted. I don't think I like how aggressive he behaved. Something in me was already doubting this man. And I hope I was wrong

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Hmm keep moving

they just sold their daughters without dem knowing

episode 4 I went to the deck of the ship and was looking at the sea or should I say lost in thoughts. "It's strange not finding you about to puke now" a voice said bringing me out of my thoughts. I turned to see a white guy almost around my age or older with green eyes and blonde hair with a nice British accent. "It.......it doesn't disturb me" I said. "You seem new" he said as he walked closer to where I stood. "Yes I am" I replied. "So how do you find this place" he asked I shrugged. I really am not enjoying myself. "So you're from......" He stressed "Nigeria" I said "That's nice. I find the place really nice and your people are friendly and accommodating" he said. "Thank you" I smiled "I'm Dave by the way" he said. "I'm Sakira" I said. "Hmm what a nice name" he said and I smiled. "Dave" another voice called I turned to see a girl around my age "the dance is about to start" she said "I'll be right there" he said before she left she looked at me like she was ready to squeeze the life out of me and it scared me a little. "so then, I guess I'll be seeing you later" he said and I smiled "yeah bye" I said he left to join the girl. I remained at the deck of the ship lost in my thoughts again. "SAKIRA" a voice shouted my name and I jolted I turned to see a drunk looking Mr Frank. "What are you doing here" he asked "Nothing" I answered. "i did not pay 10,000 pounds for nothing. now move here and serve the drinks" he said pulling me away from the deck of the ship. I now realize that this man has just stylishly bought me from my parents and everything he promised was just a lie. I felt devastated and angry "get your hands off me. this was not what you talked about with my parents" I retorted and then he laughed." "you don't get it do you? I bought you with good ten thousand pounds, I own you and I can do anything I want with you. you belong to me." he said. i covered my mouth and tears fell from my eyes. "you liar!!!!" i shouted "your parent were to stupid and ignorant to know it is not wise to give your child to someone you don't know" he said "my parents are not stupid. you are the stupid one." i said angrily then he slapped me. "don't you ever in your life call me that. you and your people are just pieces of rags and dirt polluting the earth" he said and walked away. i knew i was in trouble and now there's no escape, it's too late. i did as I was ordered to do to avoid further embarrassment and when i was done i ran down to the cabin and cried my heart out. DAVE'S POV I noticed how Mr Frank shouted and slapped Kira and so did some other people but they did not interfere. She was made to serve Mr Frank and his friends drinks and they poured the drink on her and pushed her to the floor. it was really embarrassing, i did feel for her. i wanted to do something but my father stared at me sternly and that automatically warns me not to interfere with Mr Frank's problems. all I did was just to watch. later she left to a familiar place. "excuse me" I told Lizzy. I stopped dancing with her and I went after Kira. I found her sitting with her face down. she must be crying. "Kira" I called "leave me alone" she said. I was silent for a while. then I summoned courage, sat beside her and spoke to her. "he lied to you didn't he?" I asked she was silent and she kept on crying. I turned her around and hugged her. "you'll be fine" I assured her. SAKIRA'S POV Dave was different unlike the rest of them. he was really friendly and very caring. "what is this?" a voice said. I looked up to see the girl I saw earlier and then slowly I pulled away from his hug. "Dave I can't believe you are messing around with dogs like her" she said I frowned at her statement. "Lizzy please don't do this" he begged. "I'm just consoling her that's all" he said "I don't understand why you should feel pity for trash like this" she said as she walked closer to where I sat and suddenly pulled my hair and threw me to the floor. "Lizzy!!!!" he shouted I was on the floor groaning in pain. "don't Lizzy me. you are really stupid you know" she said and walked away. I sat up and cried harder. "Kira i'm so sorry" he begged "just leave me alone.......please" I said and slowly he left. Hell has begun for me

sorry guys that's episode 4

yah parent are so very chip

yah parent sold you wif their hands

bad

It has begin...

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how wil she come out of dis slavery oooo,,, I don't know wat she wil do oooo

Your parents have sold u into slavery

Too bad

I feel so sorry for her

That's how your parent sold you into slavery

The lord that delivered Israelites out of slavery will deliver you

Terrible

episode 5 After a few days we arrived at London and honestly the place was entirely different from my home town. there were more of cars and tall buildings. it was like another world entirely. We got to a house I assume to be Mr Frank's house. The gate was opened and he drove in into the house. In front of the house I saw a woman and two children around my age waiting for Mr Frank. As soon as the car came to rest, we all got down. "welcome father" the girl greeted as she lifted her gown and bent a little. their tradition is entirely different, in my culture we kneel as females to greet the older ones. "welcome back, how was your trip" the woman I presume to be his wife asked "good" he said Suddenly the son approached me and was really close to me which was uncomfortable. "Dad I see you've brought a new one" he smirked looking at me. I could see his father's eye in him, he must be as devilish as his father. This one will be another problem. "Mark, I don't want you touching her" Mr Frank said. "oh no" he said "well at least not now" he murmured enough for me to hear him. he began to stroke my cheek. "get your hand off her" the girl pulled him away and took him inside the house. I released the breath I was holding. I need to be extra careful and try all my best to avoid him. he would have intentions. soon some slaves came to take me to where I would stay. they looked at me differently. I seemed to be the neatest of them all. I felt a little bit at rest when I saw blacks, at least people that look like me. "you are really beautiful" a lady said to me. "thank you" I replied. "be careful with him, he's terrible and has no heart" she said "i know I could tell" I said. Then she pointed to a girl. "you see her" she said I turned to see a girl behaving in an abnormal behaviour. her hair was scattered and she was dirty. she sat close to the wall. "what happened" I asked "he did that to her. he's been abusing her and beating her if she doesn't want to co-operate with him and it affected her seriously. she became a psychic and no one could do anything for her. she's been like that for three years now. he's like his father." she said "thank you" I said "I'm Mary" she said "Sakira" I said. "nice name" she said "thank you" I smiled. soon another lady came in and spoke to me "Sakira your attention is needed in the masters house" she said. I took a deep breath looked at Mary before I left. I got there and met them all having dinner. "you called me" I said. "yes I did. this is my home and this is my wife and children." he said "i know" I said "good. now they are your masters and whatever they tell you to do you must obey. is that clear" he said. "what if their request is not to my favour" I asked without any fear. they looked at each other not expecting that kind of question from a girl like me. Mr Frank stood up and was moving closer to me "don't you ever question my authority" he said. his wife stood up and touched him. then she moved closer to me and slapped me. I was expecting that. "don't ever question your masters. you are nothing but dogs to obey services given to you" she said Great another devil. "whatever we ask for even if it doesn't favour you. you must obey" she said and then I saw her son smiling and looking at me. I summoned courage to talk. I would not let this people to rubbish me on the floor I'm not a dog, I'm human. "then I'm sorry I cannot do anything that will not favour me. Even the dogs bark at the things that worries them and if it goes off limit, they bite." I said. "you this brat" she said as she lifted her hand to hit me. I wasn't scared anymore. the worst they'll do is hit me. I'm prepared for it. "mom.......stop. it's ok. don't let a girl like her ruin our mood. it's not worth it." she said I looked at her but she didn't "leave our premises" Mr Frank said I turned to leave but fell down. I realized that Mark put his leg in the way and fell me down. I got up and walked away quietly leaving them in their laughter.

Heartless people

Heartless people ... Hmm

serious!

hmmn, a Devil family!

the Lord is your strength

the Lord will see u tru oooo

Devils in human form

Wonder

Wonder

@jummybabe long time no chat

O deep fah

You have to be wise to live amongst this people

episode 6 The next morning, a loud siren woke everyone up. The slave residence was filled with about twenty bunks. I slept at the last one on the bottom bed. The head of slaves assigned everyone to their various duties. Fortunately I was not assigned to Mr Frank's house. I was given a bag of soya beans and was told to plant all before sunset. I took the bag with me to the garden. I dug the soil with a hoe and placed about five seeds in the soil. I kept on digging and placing. It was tiring but I had no choice. I stood to stretch and then I saw Mark coming my way. Oh no. "Good day" I bowed "Yes good day and how are you" he said. "Fine thank you" I said with a straight face. "You should learn to smile" he frowned "There's nothing to smile about and your presence here is devastating" I said. "You know one thing about you......you are not afraid" he said. "You are not God, why should I be?" "Oh you should be, because I'm your master and you're under my command" he said. "Mr Mark, you are not my master and I am not under any command of yours" I said. He pulled me closer holding my hand to hurt me. "You had better watch the way you talk or else you will cause something for yourself." He said throwing me to the floor and walk away. I stood up and continued what I was doing. Later in the night, Every slave gathered around telling each other their story and how they ended up here. "What about you Sakira? What's your story?" Mary asked. "Well I was living fine and good with my family back at Nigeria. Then one evening Mr Frank came to my house convinced and gave my parents reasons I should come with him. They agreed and it was later I realized all was just a lie" I said as tears came down my cheeks. Everyone looked in silence and pity. I cleaned my face and felt embarrassed. "I'm sorry" I sniffed and smiled "I shouldn't be behaving this way" I said. "No it's okay, everyone has a story to tell" Mary said. "I hope that one day I'll leave this mess for good" I said. Stacy's POV I heard all their stories they spoke about and the lies my father told them. it hurts me so much that they all have to suffer this way. I made up my mind not to be like my father. sometimes I wish I could help them in a way but my father's status is powerful and he is heartless. I just mind my own business and live an ignorant life. all I do is pray that God will show mercy and send someone to fight for them. After a while I walked away and went to my house.

thank God u ar diff among the the Frank's

God must sure come to u guys and he will wipe our the tears of the night and replace it with Joy

God will surely save them

God will see you through

I for seen something about stacy

Help ll surely come one day, be strong

God's with you

episode 7 Again like the last morning, a siren blew and everybody woke up. just like the last time, everyone was assigned to their various duties and unfortunately for me I was assigned to Mr Frank's house. i've been praying not to be assigned to that house. I tried all my best to avoid myself from reaching that house but it seems unavoidable. "be careful" Mary told me "thank you" I smiled I got in with a broom and a mop. I started from the kitchen, it was really attracting. I must say, these white men have the sense of art and decoration in them. it was well decorated and well furnished. I washed all the dishes and cleaned the cabinet, swept and mopped the floor. I moved to the dinning room, cleaned the table and chairs swept and mopped the floor. Then I moved to the living room, dusted the chairs and cabinet filled with lots of decors, I dusted the shelf and swept and mopped the floor. the house was massive and very stressful to clean. I stretched my body and I turned around noticing a presence with me and that presence was Mark. I don't understand why he can never let me be. "you weren't scared" he smirked "please I'm busy" I said "you amuse me with your brave attitude, you think you are different, you should shiver anytime I walk by" he said circling me "you are nothing to me, you are not my master neither are you my God. there is absolutely nothing I should be afraid of, Especially from a person like you" I said then he slapped me. "you brat." he said "that's enough" I looked up to see his mother. he looked at me with hatred and walked away. "you, if you love yourself you had better keep that hole in your face shut or else your stay here would be worse than hell itself" she said and walked away. I didn't want to cry but I couldn't hold it anymore. I fell to the floor and cried really hard. honestly I was scared I really want to go, I want to leave this place because it scares me, each day I spend my life here, it is always at stake. "are you going to keep crying all day" a voice said I stood up and turned to see who spoke, it was their daughter "i'm working. I just cut myself" I lied "a person wouldn't cry over a cut. what you are going through is more than a cut, it's a big wound" she said I remained silent. that was an obvious lie. "um Sakira I feel your pain and i'm sorry about my family. you are really a strong person and I envy you. I wish I had your spirit." she said. "why? it's not like you are suffering like we are" I said "i want a better family. a family that doesn't ridicule people. I don't like my family and each day they make me depressed" she said. I looked at her and gave a little smile. "it's good you are different" I said. "i chose to be" she said "i want you to be patient, I know you'll get out of this soon" she said "how soon" I asked "very soon" she said "thank you" I said she smiled and left. I went back to the my work, cleaned the rest of the house except Mark's room. After my work I went back to the slave residence and rested

episode 8 Today was a day off for everyone and we all rested. At least we can have little time for ourselves and we are lucky to have this day because Mr Frank has a very important guest and doesn't want to see us loitering around. so instead we are restricted to only our residence and we are not allowed to come out except we are called for. I used this opportunity to look really good. I packed my curly brown hair into a pony tail. My hair was very different from that of the whites. theirs was silky and long. mine was puffy and short. All the slaves came together and dressed their faces with a little make-up. we did not allow it to be too obvious because of Mrs Frank, she would kill us if she sees such on our faces. I was quite happy today. all of us made jokes and laughed really hard. I wished all the days could be like this but we all know that it is not possible, so we enjoy this why it last. soon we were cut short when the door opened and I was called for. My heart beat became fast and I left the residence to where Mr Frank had his guests. I met al the guest and I was shocked at the next person I saw. It was Dave, within me I felt a happiness I couldn't explain. I smiled immediately, he noticed me and immediately I dropped my head and continued to serve the drinks. I was really happy to see him again. Dave's POV I was really happy when my dad said he had a business transaction with Mr Frank. I was happy that I was going to see Kira again and not because of the transaction. we got there and my eyes searched everywhere but I didn't see her yet. I was a little disappointed. we were welcomed by Mr and Mrs Frank. they took us to their garden where a tea table had been prepared for us. I was still on the search for Kira(Kira is the short form of Sakira ). soon later while they were all discussing, a lady came with a tray of drinks in her hand and I looked up to see Kira. she looked so beautiful in everyway. even if she was a slave she looked like a princess I was so happy to see her. she saw me and immediately she dropped her head. she served the drinks and turned to leave. I had to excuse myself. I waited episode 8 for a little while and got up. "where are you off to?" my father asked "um...site seeing" I smiled and left. knowing fully well it was a lie. I walked fast towards the side Kira followed, I saw her and ran to her. I caught up with her and held her hand. she turned to see me and I noticed a little smile on her face but it faded. we paused for a while and then she looked at my hand holding her hand and immediately I let it go. it felt a little weird and awkward. she started a discussion thankfully. "why aren't you with the other guests" she asked "I....it was boring sitting all day with those old men" I laughed and she laughed along. "you seem healthy" I said scanning her with my eyes. she wore a simple long blue gown, a little faded but fits her well. "what.....did you expect to see me in rags" she frowned a little. "no...I mean....they at least allow you to have time for yourself" I said "i'm trying my best to take care of myself" she smiled. we began to walk and talk and it was fun. she laughed along the line because I said funny things. I noticed the others watching but I didn't budge. "so do they hurt you" I asked "well sometimes" I said "i really wish I could help you. but my father is just business faced with Mr Frank" he said. "he's an evil man" I added "and so is his son" she said. I felt a punch when she mentioned about Mark. Mark is a terrible person, we do not get along pretty well and I've heard about all the things he did with the slave girls. I just hope he hadn't touched Kira. "did.....did he.....did he.." I stammered and she smiled "no he hasn't and even if he wants to, I won't let him" she said. well that's a relief. I was happy on hearing that. soon, my father called me and we would be leaving shortly. "so, I guess i'll see you again" I said "yeah sure" she smiled "bye then" I waved and left. Sakira's POV As I returned to the residence, Mark stopped me. "what were you doing with Dave" he asked what is his business, why can't this guy leave me alone. "we were just talking" I said "i don't want to see you around him" he said and I scoffed "you don't own me" I said he scoffed and said "my father bought you. and whatever belongs to my father belongs to me" he said coming closer to me. I moved back a little. "none of you own me" I retorted "you have no business with Dave is that clear?" he shouted "or telling my father would be better" he smiled knowing fully well he was sending a threat. I lifted my face not to show my fear. then I remembered Stacy's words that I should exercise patience with them. "are we clear" he asked "yes" I said "good" he smiled and walked away. I really hope to leave this place soon

Okay love this

God we see u through

God will see u tru ooo sakira

episode 10 Just like any other day again, we wake up by the sound of the alarm and face our various duties. I've spent almost a year in this place and I'm not looking forward to completing the remaining months I have in this place. my duty today was not too stressful so I had already finished before anyone else. I went to the gardens and I smiled at the thought of Dave. my heart beats raised at the thought of him and I couldn't get the smile of my face. "what are you thinking of?" a voice said and I jolted. I turned around to see Mary. "oh it's you" I smiled. "who are you thinking of" she asked again. "no one" I lied "eh, there's no reason to deny it. it written all over your face" she smiled. "i know it's Dave" she added more like a whisper "no it's not" I said "I know you like him. I saw you two yesterday. how you both walked together, oh it was so romantic" she said I smiled and remained silent "see, I knew you like him and I think he also likes you" she said "hey, don't go that far, he only sees me as a friend" I said "yeah, relationship don't just start, it begins from 'just a friend'" she smiled I hit her playfully and we both laughed together. we heard a cough from behind and we saw Stacy. Mary stood up immediately and bowed her head. I stood up and looked at her but didn't bow. "leave us" she said to Mary. I looked at Mary and smiled, then she left. "is there a problem" I asked her "no, not at all. I just happen to hear all you chit chats" she smiled "so you do like Dave" she asked. I wasn't ready to trust anyone in this family. even if she was different I couldn't take chances, she could be a bait. "just as a friend" I said "it's okay you can trust me" she smiled a little. I remained silent for a while. "I think I do" I smiled slightly "seriously, that's actually amazing" she smiled. I smiled. "well I could hook you guys up" she said "no don't" I told her "why not" she asked I don't want to get into trouble with your father" I said. "oh I forgot about that. I'm sorry" she said "no it's okay" I said "anyways, tell me how did you meet him" she asked I explained everything and we laughed together, she also told me she liked him once but not anymore. At least this day was better since Mr and Mrs Frank and their son are not around. the house was peaceful. everyone had freedom for a while. Later at night, while everyone was asleep, I couldn't sleep because I was happy and I kept on thinking about Dave. I did like Dave but I don't think he has feelings for me. I spoke freely with Stacy and I am happy it was okay. I really wish all days were like this. later I dosed off and slept comfortably.

episode 10 Once again, we were all woken up by the sound of the siren. All of us arranged ourselves for our various duties. Toady I was assigned to tidy up Mr Frank's house. i'm always afraid to tidy up the house due to the presence of Mark in it. And unfortunately he was around today. I really hope to tidy up in peace. when I got in I tidied up the kitchen, living room, dinning room and the passages. then I moved to the rooms. I tidied up Mr Frank's room, Stacy's room, Mrs Frank's room and the last room was Marks. The last time I didn't tidy it up, I was whipped on my legs and i'm still healing. i'm not ready to go another round of that whip. I knocked the door of his room. "enter" he said honestly, I was scared I just hope to tidy up in peace. he smiled as he saw me coming in. "you came today" he said. "if you'll excuse me, I'd like to tidy up your room" I said. "I'm not going anywhere" he said sternly. my heart was beating profusely because I know what he can do. "fine" I said I picked up the duster and began to dust the cabinets. the room was large and was filled with all sorts of designer decors. I did it fast in order to leave the room quickly. I worked in silence until he broke it. "so tell me are you still a virgin" he asked "that's not a question I should answer" I said. this guy is a lunatic. "and why not" he said getting up from his bed. I became scared and planned to leave soon. "because it is none of your business" I bent to pick my broom and leave. as I stood up he was in front of me and held my hand. "or maybe seeing it myself would give better answers" he smiled I widened my eyes at his words and immediately I understood. before I had the chance to do anything he threw me on the bed and climbed on me. He began to unbuckle his trousers "Mark please don't do this" I begged. I was afraid and I struggled for my freedom. I shouted but he slapped me and hit me really hard. he hit me until I became weak and I could no longer struggle. He tore my skirt and blouse and immediately a sharp pain passed through my body. "NO!!!!!!!" I screamed and cried. I used my hand to hit his chest but it was useless. he fondled with my body and I did nothing but cry. I tried screaming but no one came to my rescue and I gave up and just remained there until he was done. Stacy's POV. I could hear noises from Mark's room, slowly I encroached there and my bag fell from my hand after what I just saw. Mark noticed my presence, I ran from the room immediately and I went to get a sleeping gun. I ran back to his room and he was already away from her. he tried to talk to me, I didn't listen or want to hear anything. I shot him with the gun and he fainted immediately. "oh my God" I cried as I covered Sakira with a wrapper. she looked so lost, like everything was over, that all is left now is death. I cried and hugged her. "i'm sorry. i'm really sorry" I cried and hugged her. she didn't move or look at me. this type of thing was not supposed to happen to her. not her, It could be anyone but not Sakira. Sakira's POV My life has been taken away from. I tried my best to avoid it, because I knew that was what Mark was after. Stacy cried as she hugged me. streaks of tears came down from my eyes. there was nothing to do anymore. I've lost it and it is not coming back. in my village, I will not be able to get married because I have lost my most important tool. I have to leave this place, this place is killing me day by day. After she released me, I looked at her "help me, I want to leave here" I cried she shook her head. "i'm sorry, I really wish I could. i'm really sorry" she cried. I kept silence and tears fell from my eyes. I can't continue like this. I can't live like this anymore. I have to find a way. I stood up and thanked Stacy and I left the room. I got to the residence and Mary ran to hug me. "i'm sorry" she cried I hugged her back and cried harder "I've lost it Mary, I've lost it" I cried she pulled me from her hug and looked at "it's okay" she said "i promise you'll be fine" she said. "i want you to stand strong. don't let your guard down. I believe so much in you" she said "don't give up like the rest of us did" she said I nodded and cleansed my tears. Things are going to be different now.

episode 11 The following day I refused to come out from the residence I was not ready to face anybody. I heard noises from outside and I didn't care. Suddenly, Mr Frank came into the residence. I turned to look at him and he slapped me and I fell from where I was sitting. "Why are you here, when the rest are busy" he asked I stood up from the floor and I felt blood on my lips. I restrained myself from crying. I refused to answer him and I just stared blankly at him. "Are you deaf?!" he shouted "can't you talk" he asked. I refused to answer him. I was getting angry and I felt adrenaline pass through me. "Do you want me to............." he said coming closer to me ""Don't touch me!!!!" I pushed him until he fell on the floor. "do you think you are a god I should worship. do you think I was born because of you" I cried. I couldn't control my emotions and I burst into tears immediately. The pain was too much I can't continue to swallow what they've been doing to me. he got up from the floor and dusted his body, then he pulled me outside. "tie her to the tree and get me the whip. animals should be treated like one" he said. "master please. it's not her fault" Mary begged. then his men came and held me. "no let me go, I won't let you do this. let me go" I struggled but it was in vain. "master please" Mary continued to beg. "shut up or you'll replace her and yours will be worse" he threatened They succeeded in tying me to the tree and then I heard the sound of the whip and instantly I became scared "beat her" he told Mary "what....no..n....no sir I can't" she said. "i said beat her" he shouted "master please it's not her fault. please forgive her" she begged "what could be worse than throwing your master to the floor and raising insults on him uh?! Tell me!!!!. now beat her" he said "I....I...i'm sorry sir but I can't" she said. "alright then, i'll do it and mine would be worse. i'll make sure she bleeds before I stop" he said. my heart was beating profusely. I closed my eyes and got ready for the whip. I got one lash on my back and I went numb immediately. instantly I became weak. he gave me the second one and I couldn't hold it. "GOD!!!!!!" I shouted and cried. he kept on whipping me, I couldn't move or shout or even cry. I went numb. I could feel blood from my back I knew I was soaked with blood. "Father stop!!!!" a voice shouted. I recognise the voice and I knew it was Stacy. "stop this madness now!!!!!" she shouted. "get back to your room, you shouldn't be seeing this" he said. "why are you like this? why can't you just be like a normal father? must you do this? do you even care to know why she was like that. all you care about is you, yourself and nobody else. you are a monster. for God's sake these people are humans and not animals. Your stupid son raped and her and now you her beating her when the other wound it not even healed yet. I hate you. You are not my father, a man like you is best dead to save the country and the people in it" she said and walked away. there was silence for while. everywhere was getting blur and finally he spoke. "untie her, lock her in the dark room without food or water until further notice." he said and walked away. as they untied me I fell to the floor and darkness took over. *** I woke up in a very dark room and the next thing that followed was pain from my back. I tried to sit up but I couldn't I just layed on my stomach. the pain was so much. then I heard a voice from the door "Sakira...are you there" a voice asked "Mary?" I called weakly "Oh thank God. i'm so sorry, i'm really sorry" she cried '" i'm okay. where am I" I asked weakly "Master told his men to lock you up" she said. then I recalled all that happened before I fainted. I remember he said I should be locked up without food or water. I really don't need those. what I need is my freedom. "okay thanks" I said weakly "Sakira we will fight this together. this will end soon." she said. "i hope so" I cried Later she left and I cried on the bed I was on and prayed that God should get me out of this bondage.

Too bad

oh my God dis is too bad,, am just tearing up

Freedom will eventually come

nawaoh from heaven to hell

This suffering is too much

this really bad

God will surely help you

Chili, this is too much

God! This is just so bad

The reason why I can't blame most of the uneducated old people, all they thought was that they wanted to enslave them even though, they really want them to be educated

episode 12 Dave's POV Weeks had passed by and my dad had another transaction with Mr Frank. I was so happy because I am going to see Kira again "you are not coming are you?" my father asked "what if I want to" I said "why" he asked me. "well......I don't know, their house is nice" I said "you are not seeing a girl are you?" he asked "what no father, what do you mean. i'm not seeing any girl" I lied. "just be careful, that man's a devil" he said. "we do nothing more than transactions is that clear" he said "yes sir" I said Later we got there and just like the last time, a table was set for us. I was looking forward to seeing her again. she made me always smile, she was ten times much more different than Lizzy. I looked around and I saw no sign of Kira and it disturbed me. "are you looking for something" Mr Frank asked me "uh no, no i'm not" I smiled we drank in silence and I started a discussion to liven the atmosphere. "so Mr Frank how have your days been" I asked. "Not to good" he said. "why" i asked "nothing to concern yourself about" he said. "come on aren't we friends" I smiled. "alright then, well a particular slave got me really angry and made my daughter to talk back at me" he said "so what did you do" I asked "i beat her well with the whip and now she's on detention" he smiled "oh" I said. I just hoped it wasn't Kira Then I summoned courage and asked him about Sakira. "i noticed the girl that served us the last time is not the one that served us today" I said "she's the one on detention" he smiled "she's the one" I said trying to avoid my fear. "yes she's the one" he smiled. I was afraid and I wondered what horrible things he must have done to her. I remained silent for a while as they continued their business transaction. when they were silent I spoke up. "um Mr Frank I was wondering, since you have already beat her why don't you let her go and then she could have realized her mistake" I said. "Dave that is none of your busi......" my father said. "no Mr Sherlock, it's okay." he stopped my father. "i'll consider your what you said" he smiled. he called one of his men and told them to bring Sakira. Sakira's POV. I heard the door open and slowly I sat up. the wound had not healed but it had stopped bleeding. it still hurts so much and made me fall sick. I was looking dirty and pale. I really didn't care anymore, about myself or anything. it seems like I would rot in this horrible place. "you should thank your master's friend, he begged for your freedom" the man said. slowly I walked out of the dark room and went to the garden Mr Frank dined with his guest. I saw his guest and part of them was Dave. I looked away to avoid myself from crying. "are you stupid? can't you thank him? don't just stand there" Mr Frank shouted at me. "no there no need for that Mr Frank" Dave said. "no I've thought my slave to be respectful. NOW THANK HIM!!!!!!" he shouted Slowly, I went to the floor with my two kneels and tears came out from my eyes. "thank you sir" I cried. Mr Frank laughed and dismissed me embarrassingly. I felt so ashamed and went somewhere to hide myself from everyone for now. Dave's POV I felt so bad for Kira that I almost cried. she looked so pale, hungry and dirty. I can't continue to see her like this, I have to do something quick before it's late. "if you'll excuse me I would like to use the restroom" I said and left their premises. I searched around for Kira and later I found her folded up in a little spot. "Kira?" I called and she slightly turned "go away" she said. "Kira, i'm sorry for all that happened earlier. it was the only way I could use to see you again" I said "you were the one who told him to release me?" she asked "yes, yes I was the one" I said. "Kira I can help you get out of this mess" I said "there's nothing you can do" she said. "I can do a lot and I'm going to help you" I said. "can you really help me leave this place" she said with tears hanging on her eyes. I went closer to her and I held her hand. "i'll help you out this even if it cost my life" I said "how" she asked. "eleven pm. come outside and i'll be waiting for you" I said she ran her hands round me hugged me and I hugged her back gently, knowing fully well she was beaten. "i wouldn't do this if I were you" a voice said and I turned to see Mark "what is this? I expected more from you Dave and not this. I would let this slide again and it's because of your father Dave. but the next time I see you two together i'll make sure you and your father loose everything you have with my father" he threatened and walked away. I looked at Kira and nodded my head at her. I left her in order to avoid anymore suspicions.

episode 13 It was nine o clock. I had just one more hour. I watched as everyone went to sleep. I told Mary everything and she promised to cover for me. The light in the house we're going off one after the order, sometimes they would come back on and it annoyed me. Mary gave me an extra key, since she is the assistant head of slaves. It was exactly eleven and all ages were shut. Dave's POV I sneaked out of my house and quietly I locked the door from outside. My father is a deep sleeper so I took advantage of it. I wen the through the woods leading to Mr Frank house. My play house was on that direction but a distance away from Mr Frank's house. It was a house I bought with my friends a long time ago. Sakira's POV I came out of the slave residence and tiptoed gently to the main gates. The gate men were all asleep in their own residence and gently I unlocked the gates and came out and locked it from outside. I was so happy to be outside. I wish I could just run away from here but I don't know anywhere here in London and eventually Mr Frank will find me. And again I have no money. I better just follow Dave's plan. I walked slowly to the wood and then I heard my name in a whisper. I looked up to see Dave and a smile encroached on my face. "I'm glad you could make it" he said. I smiled at him. "Come on let's go" he said as he held my hand and we walked deeper into the woods. I felt happy within me that I could be with Dave and just forget everything about Mr Frank and family. Finally we arrived at a medium sized house in the middle of the forest. "Why do you have a house here?" I asked. "It has more privacy and besides it belonged to my friends and I" he said. "Oh" I said. He opened the door and we got in. It was silent for a while and then I looked at him. "Thank you" I smiled. "It's fine. Come on let's get started" he said as he began to bring out some papers from the drawers. He looked so different unlike when he comes with his father in a suit and a briefcase with him. Right now he looked so simple, wearing a white shirt that is not fully buttoned and a black trouser. He put the papers on the table and then motioned to me to come closer. "What we have to do first is to send your parents letters. Telling them how unwell you are" he said. "Okay but how will that be sent" I asked "I'll Send it through my dad and I'll just link it to Africa" he said I sat down and began to write and he also helped in some part of it. I spent an hour on it and in between we would talk and laugh. We got to know each other better. He told me about his childhood and how he lost his mother to a car accident when he was just six. I was as well conscious of time. I planned to go back to Mr Frank's house when it was four. I spoke about my self to him as well. Finally, i finished writing and he helped me to package the letters in different envelopes and kept them in a small box. "This would get to Africa in no time" he smiled. I smiled at him, I knew he was a great person and entirely different from others. I checked the time and it was already three thirty. Wow time is far spent. Slowly I walked up to him and wrapped my hand around him and rested my head on his chest, I could hear his heart beat faster and I smiled. "Thank you very much for helping me" I said. Slowly I felt his hand on my back. "You're welcome" he said. I released him and I left his play house. I had not reached a distance when I hears my name being called. I turned to see Dave. "I'll be expecting you tomorrow" he said. "Sure" I smiled and left. I reached the house and did my sneak peak pattern and got in without causing any alarm. I got into the slave residence and fell on my bed. "So how was it?" I turned to see Mary fully awake. "You didn't sleep" I asked "I did but I woke up" she said."so...." she stressed "Good" I smiled. "You're going today aren't you?" She asked and I nodded "Just be careful" she added "I will. Come on let's get some sleep before we raise suspicions" I said. We covered ourselves and slept comfortably.

episode 14 The siren shouted and I jolted from sleep. It was like I didn't sleep at all. I was weak and tired. "Up up everybody up" I heard a voice and I looked up to see Mrs Frank. Everything about this family annoys me. I really hope to hasten everything with Dave and leave this God forsaken home. "Now I want you all to pat attention" she said. All slaves looked at Mrs Frank waiting for her to speak. "Someone stole money from me and I want that person to come out" she said. Everyone looked at each other with a confused state. Then she looked at me and my heart rose. "Something tells me it was you Sakira" she said. "Why would I want to steal money from you" I asked. "Because you live a poor, wretched and wayward life and people like you lack mental training. And thing like stealing is bound to happen because we rare dogs like you." She insulted. I looked at her with anger. "You stole my money" she said coming closer to me "I never stole anything from you" I retorted. "Then where were you last night" she asked I froze at her question and gave a quick glance at Mary. "I......I......I" I stammered I noticed everyone was looking at me with a disappointed look. "Ha you can't speak. You are a thief" she said. Mark's POV I've been watching Sakira and yesterday, the person i employed told me what they were talking about. It seems like she had been seeing Dave. I know if i asks her, she would definitely deny it. So instead I set her up. I took part of my mom's money and when she noticed I told her to question Sakira and also her whereabouts that way she won't be able to deny. And I know the consequences of stealing is grievous. No doubt she will say the truth. Sakira's POV There was absolutely no way I could tell her where I was last night or else all my plans with Dave will be in vain. And I'll also put Dave into trouble. "I would ask again. Where were you Sakira" she said forming a circle around me. "I.....was....um....I...was" I stammered I couldn't even get a single word to come out. "Take her out. A thief will be scolded like one" she said. Oh no. The wound from Mr Frank was yet to fully heal and now I want to get another one. No this is too much. I was taken outside and I saw Mark standing as if he was prepared for this. "Strip her and don't stop beating her until she confess" she said. My heart raised and I was scared. I couldn't take this. This is worse than the first one. This time they want me naked. I have to think of something. "I'll tell you" I said shaking. "Where were you" she asked again. I looked around and my eyes fell on Mark, who was smiling evilly. I had a feeling he had something to do with this. "There....um..I was hungry and there was a shop opened so I took your money to buy something to eat." I lied. I saw Mark and the smile on his face has changed to a frown. He Did have something to do with this. Mrs Frank was silent for a while. "Give her twenty. A thief must not go unpunished. And yes stripped" she smiled and walked away. I have to accept this. But I know one day I will get out of this mess. Once again I was down with pain and weakness took over my body. "You could have told her" Mary said. "I can't and you shouldn't" I said weakly. It looked Mark knew something and now I have to be extra careful. I will leave later than eleven. "Don't go today" she said. "I have to. I won't waste one more day here" I said weakly. She sighed. I felt blood flowing down my back and pain took over me. I knew I was going to be sick. Later it got dark. When it was eleven I waited a little. When it was exactly twelve I left for Dave's place. I was very weak but I had to gather all the strength I have left. Dave's POV I had to borrow some money from my dad. "What for" he asked "I am into some contributions for a project and the money I budgeted was not enough" I lied I needed the money to make documents for Sakira or else we won't be able to board a ship. My dad counted the amount I told him and he gave it to me. "Thanks Dad. Don't wait for me. I'll be late." I told him as I left the house. I left the house a little earlier and waited for Kira and the play house. I was always happy to have her around me. She made me always happy. I didn't care if she was black skinned. She was beautiful in every way. It was already eleven thirty and she was not yet here. I was scared and I hopes she was not caught. Soon I heard a knock on my door and I ran to open it. I smiled as I saw her she smiled faintly and then I knew something was wrong. Immediately she fell but I caught her before she could drop on the floor. I checked her and saw blood stains on her back. "Oh no" I said Immediately I laid her in the bed and made the herbal medicine for her. From the looks I could tell it was already infected. Gently I turned her to lay on her stomach. I unzipped her gown and before I could proceed any further, she held my hand. "Don't do this" she pleaded. "You'll be fine. I'm just applying some medications." I told her. I removed her hand and continued what I was doing. "Leave me alone. Don't touch me Mark" she shouted. I squatted, held her hand and looked at her. "Kira it's Dave and not Mark" i said gently. She widened her eyes when she noticed it was me. "Dave?" She said weakly. I smiled at her and continued what i was doing. As I applies the treatment she winced and even cried. It hurts me so much to see her in a state like this. I was really mad. Later, I was done and she was asleep. I helped her with her documentations. I was going to help her process her papers and everything. Sakira's POV I woke up and I found myself in a different place and not the residence. The pain on my back had gone down a little. Then I looked up and saw Dave and then I remembered everything. "You feeling better?" he smiled and I nodded. "Thank you" I said. He smiled and squatted to my level and surrounded me in his arms. "We'll get through this......together" he said. I don't know but my heart was beating so fast. Slowly I hugged him back. He showed me the papers he would process for me and after a while I left

OK next

Interesting... Move on

Mark i can see that wickedness is running in your vein

Sakira be careful

Please be careful

just be careful as Ur friend Mary said,,,I just wish u leave dat place in peace and Dave will not run into trouble wit mr frank and family

I pray u guys succeed

Mark na God go punish you

Wicked family.

episode 15 It was day break and everybody resumed their duties including me. I wasn't feeling too much pain, thanks to Dave. I was still weak though but soon I'll be out of all this, I just have to endure the remaining ugly days. Mark's POV There's something suspicious going in. The last time the person I sent to watch her said he saw her but today he didn't. She lied the last time. Something is really going on and I'm bound to find out soon. Sakira's POV Later after my duties, I went back to the residence and I slept off. I woke up and realized it was getting dark. I must have really slept. "Wow, someone would think you must have died there" Mary smiled. I smiled at her. "You are going today?" She asked and I nodded. "I'm going to miss you" she pouted I really wanted her to come with me. "Then let's go together" I said. "I wish I could but I'm registered with him" she said. "My parent directly handed me to Mr Frank and if I misbehave I would be dealt with by the law. So I can't go unless he releases me" she said. "You are really lucky" she smiled. I felt for her and I really wished I could do something for her. *** It got darker and everyone was asleep. I left around twelve and I got to Dave's place. I got there and I knocked on the door. He opened it and I went in. I dressed myself well. I hate it when I look like a rag in front of Dave. "I thought you won't come" he said "I changed the timing" I smiled "How's your back" he asked "It's getting better" I smiled. I looked at a chair and went to sit on it. Silence passed through us for a short period. "The processed document will come tomorrow" he said. "Tomorrow we will leave." He smiled. Those we're the words I was looking for. To have my freedom. I smiled heartily and hugged him. "Thank you so much" I said. "You're welcome" he smiled. Then suddenly I pulled away and asked him the question that popped in my head. "Why are you nice to me" I asked "I don't know......maybe it's because you are special" he smiled. That made my heart to rise. "Because I'm special?" I asked. "Hmm Hmm" he smiled as he sat on the bed. He patted the bed for me to sit beside him. I don't know but my heart was continuously beating. I sat beside him and he kept on looking at me and smiling. Dave's POV She was just the perfect person for me. She looked so pure and different. I looked at her face and then her lips. I felt the urge to just kiss her. Slowly I moved my head to hers. My heart was beating but I didn't budge. Our face got close until our lips met. I cupped her neck and moved her closer to me. I kissed her and she kissed me back. I pulled away and looked at her. Even though she was black I could still see red on her cheeks. She was blushing. "I like you Kira" I said She looked at me like she was thrown into ice. Sakira's POV He kissed me, I felt butterflies in my stomach and at that moment everything was just like air. I felt so covered to and I didn't want stop. My body requested for more. Hormones had already spread through my body. "I like you Kira" he said I like you too. I looked at him blankly. I couldn't seem to get my mind straight at the moment. He dropped my hand that I didn't notice he was holding and sighed. "You...." I cut him short as I placed my lips on his. I kissed him and he pulled me closer to him and he kissed me back. I felt myself in wonderland once again. He pulled away. "I like you too" I smiled and he hugged me and I hugged him back. Later, I checked my time and I saw that it was time to leave. I didn't want to but I had to. I came out of his house and began to leave. "Kira" he called. "Yes" I answered He smiled and said "Tomorrow?" And I nodded and left. I got back to the residence and I couldn't take my mind off everything and then I kept on smiling until I slept off.

episode 16

episode 16 Mark's POV My suspicions were correct. Sakira was sneaking out. I had someone watching her and she was seen coming in around four in the morning. And today her secret will let loose. Sakira's POV "You've been smiling to yourself since. I need to know what's going on" Mary said. "I'm fine" I smiled. "Did Dave do something to you" she whispered. "Shh. Don't say that loud" I blushed as she mentioned Dave's name. "Ha, I knew it" she said. "So tell me what did he do" she asked. "He kissed me" I blushed "No way" she smiled "I knew he was hitting on you when I first saw the way he looked at you" she said. "I'm leaving today" I said changing the topic. "And I'm happy for you. Now I don't want you worrying about me don't worry I'll be fine. I've been here even before you came" she said and I smiled at her. We talked and laughed together. It got darker and I prepared my things. This is it my freedom awaits me. Dave's POV Before it got dark I had to tell my dad everything because I'll be leaving for Africa with Sakira and I don't know if I'll want to come back to London. "Dad, there's something I need to tell you" I said. I was scared but I had planned this a long time ago. "And what would that be son" he said not looking away from the book he was writing on. "I....I..lied....I lied to you father" I said. He stopped writing and he looked at me. "I've been seeing someone and by someone I mean a girl at Mr Frank's house" I said. "What" he said as he stood up from his chair. "Father, she's a good person. You have...." I stopped talking when he slapped me. "How many times did I warn you not to interfere with Mr Frank's problems" he shouted. "She's not his problem. I love her and I'll go all length to see she leaves that place" I said as I was about to walk out. "Dave" he called and I stopped walking. "If you step out from that door.........then I don't know you as my son" he said. I could sense fear in him as he threatened me. I sighed and didn't turn to face him. "I'll take that chance" I said as I walked away. It hurts to leave my father in distress but circumstances had made it that way. I got to the play house, arranged all the documents and waited for Sakira. Sakira's POV When it darkened, I sneaked out of the house. I hugged Mary before I left. Finally I'm leaving this God forsaken home. As I walked into the woods. I followed the pattern that Dave taught me. It felt like someone was following me. I turned round and saw no one. When I turned around to continue my journey, I jolted in fear as I saw a figure in front of me. "Going somewhere" the figure said I soon realize that the figure was Mark. He grabbed onto my hand and the bag with me fell to the floor. "Let me go" I shouted. There's no way I'll be going back to that hell. "You're going no where. You belong to me" he said. "I belong to no one" I bit his hand and I pulled my hand away and began to run away. I could feel mark's presence getting closer. I was really scared and I made a silent prayer. As I ran I tripped over something making me to fall. As I tried to get up Mark held me so I wouldn't be able to move. "Let me go" I groaned. He carried me and successfully tied me to a tree. "You'll watch me as I kill your precious Dave" he laughed. Dave's POV I waited for Kira and she hadn't arrived yet and it got me worried. I had the papers all we need to do is to leave. It was almost one am and she had not arrived. Then I knew something was wrong. I left the house to search for her. "Kira!!!" I shouted. She was in trouble. I ran into the woods to look for her. "Kira!! Sakira!!!" I shouted. Sakira's POV I heard Dave's voice and I shouted. "Dave!!!" I shouted. Mark came and slapped me and covered my mouth to avoid me from shouting. Dave's POV I heard her voice and followed the direction from where it came from. "Kira!!" I shouted hoping to hear her voice again but I didn't. I kept on running and suddenly I found her tied to a tree. "Kira" I ran to her and removed the cloth from her mouth. "Don't worry I'll get you out of this" I said but she was shaking her head and at that moment I fell on the floor and my head felt dizzy and welcomed pain. I groaned in pain as I tried to stand but was kicked on my stomach and I rolled on the floor. "Dave" Kira shouted. I felt weak but I have to be strong for Kira. "You think you're some prince charming uh?" Mark shouted. "You think you're so special and different. I'm going to end you today" he said. He lifted a wood to hit me but I rolled away missing it. I was still weak but I had to fight this or else both of us are going to die here. I got up and mark came to punch me. I didn't fall but pain took over me. I became angry and I pushed Mark until he fell. I stayed on top of him and punched him continuously. He held my neck and pinned me to the floor. He was choking me. "Yes die" he laughed. I held his hand but it was no use. I noticed a club very close to me, I grabbed it and hit his head with it causing him to faint. I got up and coughed really hard. I untied Kira and she hugged me tightly. I held her hand and we left for the play house.

episode 17 Sakira's POV We got to his play house and he locked his door. "We'll leave once it's day break" he said with pain all over his face. I could tell he wasn't feeling fine after all that mark had done. I went closer to him and touched his body and he winced in pain. "I'll.....be fine" he said as he sat on the bed. I took a bowl and put water in it and soaked a cloth in the water. "Take off your shirt" I told him and he obeyed. I squeezed the cloth and used it to clean all the blood stains on his body. "I'm sorry" I said. "For what" he asked. "I'm the cause of all these that has happened to you" I said. He lifted my face so I could look at him. "I would risk anything for you" he smiled. But I still fell sad. "Kira, i don't want you getting yourself worked up because of me. We would struggle together until we get back to your hometown" he said He was going to come with me. "You're coming with me to my hometown?" I asked him "I don't have a choice, my father disowned me and besides why would I leave the person I love" he smiled. I held his hand and tears came out from my eyes. "I'm sorry" I cried. He wrapped his hands around me and rested his chin on my head. "I'm happier with you than anyone else" he said and I smiled. Later I woke up and found him beside me on the bed. I stroked his hair and smiled and suddenly he held my hand and I gasped and he smiled. He pulled me and made me to be on top of him. "I'm happy we can finally be with each other" he smiled I struggled and tried to set myself free from his grip. But he held on tighter. "Let me go" I said. "Why? Aren't you my wife" he said and I widened my eyes. "My parents haven't approved you yet" I said. "They'll fall in love with me the minute they see me" he smiled. It was getting brighter. I got up from Dave and began to get the documents ready.

episode 18 Mark's POV I woke up and found myself in the woods. Dirt covered my face and a sharp pain followed as I sat up. The memory came back and i remembered how Dave ran away with Sakira. My father must hear this. "Where did you go?" My father asked as he collected the cup of tea Mary was giving him. "Sakira has escaped" I said. "What!!!" He shouted and I saw how Mary flinched in fear. "And she left with Dave. He helped her, he made a fool out of you" I told him. "Unbelievable" he said as he stood up. "We must act fast. Gather all the men and block the seaport. They won't have gone far" he said and walked out. Then I looked at Mary who refused to look at me. "You" I said as I walked closer to her. "You had a hand in this didn't you" I said but she didn't reply. "Tell me!!!!" I shouted and slapped her. She fell on the floor and looked at me. I had nothing to do with this I swear" she said. I sighed and walked out to join my father. Sakira's POV We began to gather everything and prepared to leave the playhouse. "You ready" Dave asked and I nodded. As we were about to open the door we heard shuffling noises from the woods. "Do you hear that?" He whispered and I nodded. We retreated back into the play house and stayed low. "Check the house" a voice said. Dave held me close to him and we hid behind the door. The man struggled with the door but stopped. "It's locked" the other voice said. "Break it down. We could get evidence from here" the other voice said. My heart began to beat faster and I became really scared. Dave held my hand tight noticing my fear. Dave's POV I grabbed a rod on the table and held Kira tight. I could sense fear in her and now wasn't the time to panic, The man broke down the door and immediately I hit him with the rod causing him to fall on the floor. I held Kira's and we ran outside the building. I could sense other men running after us. We ran as fast as we could not caring where we are headed. Kira fell and that slowed us down a bit. I raised her up and we continued running. We reach a point where we couldn't run again. We were trapped. "Oh no what do we do" Sakira panicked. I turned around hearing footsteps, I saw the men i recognize as Mr Frank's men. "Seize them" the first man said smiling. "No" I said as I held Kira's hand. Then one of them punched me and pulled Kira away from me. "Dave" she shouted. Two of the men pulled me up from the floor. "Let me go" Kira struggled as they took her away from me. "Dave" she shouted. "Kira!!! Kira!!" I shouted. Sakira's POV Once again I was back at the place I tried to run away from. I was taken away from Dave and presently I'm kneeling in front of Mr Frank and circled by his men. Just then a body fell by my side and I turned to see Dave. I widened my eyes and went closer to him. "Dave" I said holding his hand. He cupped my face and looked into my eyes to see if I was okay. Then the men separated me from Dave and Mr frank stood up and came closer to me and slapped me hard. "Kira!!" Dave shouted. "You tried to run away and you thought it would work out" he scoffed. Then he turned to Dave. "I didn't think things would end up like this between us" he said and Dave glared at him. "You will rot in hell" Dave said and he slapped him. "You made this thing come between us" Mr Frank said referring to me. "We had nothing together. I've never liked you" Dave said. "And we will never have anything together. People like you should be killed and throw your corpse to the animals. You deserve to be disrespected" Dave spat back at him. Then Mr Frank held him forcefully on his chin. "Don't push me." He said releasing him from his chin. "I'll consider the fact, your father is a good friend of mine. Lock them up" Mr Frank said. I tried to hold Dave but they pulled us apart and locked us in different cells. I never wanted things to turn out this way.

From fry pan to fire

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eeyah,,,, this is very very bad,,, just like from hot oil into d fire

episode 19 Sakira's POV I was inside the dark room and thought of nothing. I sat on the floor and began to cry. Everything has failed. I'm not going back home what do I do now. I lifted my knee to my chest and hugged it burying my face. There's no hope anymore, I give up. I could die right now. Dave's POV I was on the floor and buried my face on my arm. I looked up when I heard the door open. I was angry immediately when I sighted the person that came in. "What do you want" I asked. He kept his hand behind his back and lifted his head. "I'll give you a chance, leave that black dog and we'll forget this all happened" Mark said. I was mad at the statement he made and spat at his feet. "To hell with you" I said and he frowned at me. "You're a big fool" he said. "You'll regret this. You have made that thing to influence you" he said. I stood up and pushed him and he fell on the floor. "Sakira is not a dog and neither is she a thing" I said. He stood up dusted his body and walked out. Immediately the door closed, I fell on the floor and sighed. Sakira's POV We spent the day in the cell and now it was morning. A knock was made on the door. "Sakira" a faint voice called and I walked closer to the door. "Sakira it's me Mary" the voice said and I sighed. "Hello Mary" I greeted. "Sakira, how are you?" She asked. "I'm fine" I said. "I'm sorry for all this" she said. "I...I'm not sure anymore Mary" I cried. "Sakira, I told you to always be strong. Don't give up yet. We believe in you. You'll make it out okay" she whispered. "Okay" I cried and nodded. "I'll be leaving now" she said. "Okay" I said and I could hear her footsteps fade away. I didn't want her to go. I was scared and I felt helpless. I fell on the floor and cried. Stacy's POV "Sir, what do we do with the prisoners" the man said. I was hearing the conversation my father was making with one of his men. "It obvious that they would try to make another escape and we have to be careful or else they would expose us. So kill both of them. It's for the best." My father said and my eyes widened. How could he do such a thing. "When should the operation take place" the man asked. "Very early tomorrow morning" he said. I have to do something quick. I won't let my father do something like this. I said as i left the passage. I left for the prison without getting noticed by my brother or my father. "Ma'am you shouldn't be here" the guard said. "I have something to say to the male prisoner" I cleared my throat. My heart was beating because of fear but I couldn't show it. The guard seemed convinced and he let me into Dave's cell. He saw me and was shocked. "What are you do....." I cut him short. "Shh. I don't have time to waste" I whispered. "Here take these things and leave this night. My father is going to kill you tomorrow morning." I said. He looked at me with surprise. "How....." I cut him short again. "Dave we don't have time to waste. You should leave now." I said and he nodded. "How do we get rid of the guard" Dave asked. "I have an idea" I said. Dave's POV Stacy was on me and was pulling my hair and hitting me and slapping me. "You this fool. What do you think you're doing trying to hit a girl" she shouted enough for the guard to hear. The guard came in and pulled her off me. The guard faced her and had his back facing me. "Are you okay ma'am" he asked. "I'm not fine at all" she said. As they continued talking I picked up the stick I saw and hit his head with it and he fell flat on his face. I looked at her and smiled. "Thank you so much" I said and she nodded. "Now hurry and get Sakira. You don't have much time." She said as we both left the cell. I ran to Sakira's cell and opened it. She saw me and wrapped her hand around me and I hugged her tighter. "How did you......" she trailed when she saw Stacy. She went to her and hugged her. "Thank you" she said to her. "Come on let's go now" I held her hand and left the prison building. We found our way out without getting caught thanks to Stacy.

episode 20 Sakira's POV We camped at a spot in the woods when we became tired at least we were a distance away from Mr Frank's house. Dave took some palm leaves and created a place for us to sleep. He also made fire to warm us up. We laid down and I rested my head on his chest and we soon went to sleep. Stacy's POV I knew my father had found out that they were gone and I kept myself away to avoid any questioning. I was scared. Then suddenly my father came into my room and slapped me and I fell on the floor and I placed my hand on my cheek and stared into my fathers eyes. "Why.....why did you do it?" He asked "Do what?" I asked. "Don't give me that crap. The guard told me everything" he said. My heart beat became loud and fear came in. "I'm marrying you off to Gabriel." He said as he wanted to walk away. That's the last thing I want, to be with Gabriel, he was my fathers friend. I've heard of the terrible things he had done to his previous wives. I crawled to his leg and held it. "Father please I beg you. I don't want to get married to him." I cried. "You caused it upon yourself" he said as he pulled his leg and walked away. I covered my mouth and cried really hard. I knew this was going to happen. Dave's POV I got up when I began to hear faint voices from a distance. I woke Kira up and we had to be on the run again. Then we began to hear gun shots. Oh no this is bad. The gun shot continued and it sound was getting closer. I looked back and noticed the men were getting closer. "Sakira run faster. They're getting closer" I told her. I could sight the river and that means we were getting closer to the shore. Just then a sharp pain passed through my leg and I fell. "Dave!!!" Sakira yelled. "Go now. Keep running" I said. "No I'm not leaving without you" she said as she tried to help me up. I yanked myself away from her and fell back to the floor. "Just go!! Get into the canoe" I said. I looked up and saw the men really close. I brought out the gun Stacy gave me and shot one on the stomach. I've never killed anyone before but it seems at this point, it is kill or be killed. Sakira ran and with all my strength I stood up and began to leap to the canoe. I turned around and shot another man and he fell. I leaped fast and went into the water. The canoe had already left the shore. I leaped inside the water and Kira pulled me into the canoe. The remaining men came to the shore but it was too late for them we had already gone far. They kept on shooting but the bullet didn't reach us. I sighed and fell my head on Kira's laps.

happy for both of u

I'm glad u guys escaped finally

happy becos people have made it well. Save journey

Hope you guys Finally escapes

wow!!!! am happy for dem oooo,,, at last dey made it... but this mr frank should not go in punished ooo,,, he is an animal,,,

Wish you best of luck

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Eyaaa sorry ooo, next

Perfect

Victory at last

Thank God u guys escape now

At last

episode 21 Sakira's POV We were inside the canoe and Dave's leg was bleeding causing him to be in pain. I was worried and I couldn't think of what to do help him from his pain. We couldn't go back to the seaport, knowing fully well Mr Frank will have men waiting for us there and at this point we don't know where we are headed. "I'll take you to my house, so we can get your friend treated. From the looks, it is already infected" the canoe man said and I nodded. "Thank you" I said. Later we arrived at the man's house. It wasn't a big house but it looked comfortable. I kept Dave's right arm over my shoulder and the canoe man did the same to his left. We supported Dave as he leapt into the house. A woman came and collected Dave's hand from me and they laid him on the bed. I watched as the man got some instruments and in a few seconds Dave began to shout in pain and I heard a solid object sound inside the plate the man took. It was the bullet and it was covered with blood. The man treated the wound and covered it with band aid. After a while the man left and I was left alone with Dave in the room. I sat on the chair beside the bed and looked at him. He wasn't asleep but he was weak. "I caused this" I said. "I'm the reason for this" I said. Then I felt a hand on mine and I looked up at Dave. "Kira. We will get through this together" he said weakly. "But most of the pain goes to you" I said and he smiled. "I'm to protect you and I guess I'm doing a pretty good job by taking all the pain." He said. Just then the canoe man came in with a bowl in his hand with a liquid in it. The man was a black man like me. He gave Dave the liquid to drink and that made him to sleep in a short time. "What did you give him?" I asked "It's pain reliever" he said. "Come with me" he said and I followed him outside. He looked at the sky and then at me. "I can see you are being chased by some group of people" he said. "Yes. It's a long story." I said. "Did you escape something" he asked. "Yes. Slavery, I escaped slavery and I want to return to my land" I said and he sighed. "I can help you" he said I looked at him with surprise. "But we cannot pass through the main streets if you don't want to be caught by the men after you" he said. "We will pass through the path of the woods" he said. "Then I'll link you to the next city and you can take its own border" he said. That was a very good idea. Then my thought went back to Dave. "But what about Dave" I asked. "He will be able to walk by tomorrow. The drink I gave him works really well at relieving pain." He said. "Thank you so much" I said. "What's your name" I asked "Charlie" he said. "We should be able to get to the next town in three days. So tomorrow we will leave" he said Mr Frank's POV "You lost them!!!" I shouted angrily. "We're sorry sir" the one I put in charge apologized. "I always have to do it myself" I said as I took my coat and my gun and went with the boys to find them and once I find them I won't hesitate to waste them.

episode 22 Sakira's POV We got up early the next morning and began to move. We had nothing left. I abandoned all my clothes when we tried to run away from Mr Frank's men. All we had was just the documents to board the ship. Dave woke up and just like the man had said the pain had gone a little. "Can you walk" I asked him. He stood up from the bed and took a step. He was still leaping though. "At least I can try" he looked at me and smiled. "We have to leave now" Charlie said. We all left the house and got into his canoe. The sun was not yet out and the weather was cold. I hugged myself to avoid getting cold. Then suddenly warm hand wrapped around me and moved closer to me. I smiled and rested on Dave's chest. "You'll be fine" he said. "Here, eat this. My wife made it" Charlie said. I released myself from Dave's grip and took the warmer from Charlie. I opened it and the aroma of the food was amazing. I took the spoon and began to munch the food. I went closer to Dave so he could also get to eat. "This is amazing" Dave said. "Your wife is a good cook" I said and he smiled. Finally, we reached the end of the river and we got out. "Our real journey begins here" Charlie said. We entered into the forest and began walking. We began to walk and I know this is going to take a long time before we arrive at the next town. I hope we don't encounter Mr Frank. Mr Frank's POV "We can't all go together. We split. You" I pointed at one of them. "Take five men with you and wait at the seaport. If you see them, kill them. The rest of you follow me, we are going into the woods" I said. She is the first slave that has ever tried to escape from me and that will cause a lot of problems for me. If anyone finds out that I got her illegally, that would make me go to jail and I cannot afford to go to jail. Sakira's POV We kept on walking and the day brightened and silence passed through us. The hot sun was piercing through the trees and I got tired. I gave a frustrated sigh and that made Dave look at me with a worried face. "Are you okay?" He asked and I smiled. He held my hand and we both walked together. We had covered a distance but still nothing close to the next town. ??? Night came and we had to camp. Charlie had already packed up tents for us knowing fully well we would spend the night in the woods. "we would camp here" Charlie said after finding a suitable place to build the tents. Dave helped him with the tents. I knew his leg wasn't fully healed and I tried to help but he didn't allow me to intervene. Mr Frank's POV We came across a small village very close to the river and we rallied round it. "They should have come here. This is the closest village to the woods" one of my Man said. "Check them all. Scatter the house. Check for any evidence. Threaten them and if anyone resists.......kill them" I said as he nodded and left with the other men. And slowly I trailed behind them. People began to scream, houses were on fire, I could hear the cries of babies but that didn't bother me. I have to get Sakira and kill her before she makes more attempts to destroy me. She is one of the smartest blacks that I have ever seen. Sometimes this people should not be underestimated, I never thought she would do anything like this. "What do you want" the woman said fidgeting. I was told she was the wife of the head of the village. "Where is your husband" I asked. I noticed the husband wasn't here and so instead they brought the wife. I made to kneel in front of me as I began to interrogate her. She turned her face away from me like she was hiding something. I dimmed my eyes waiting for her to talk. "He.....he went out" she said and I slapped her. "Mama" a boy scream and ran to her. "Don't you hit my mama. You cowards" he said angrily and I smiled. "Take him" I said as my men rallied round the boy and held him by his hands. "No let me go" he struggled. "Please don't hurt him." The woman cried. "Then tell me where the two people that came here went" I shouted. "They.....they went through the east woods" she cried and I smiled. I nodded to my men and they threw the boy to the floor. Then she ran to her son and I turned to leave with my men. "Kill them all and don't leave a soul out" I said as I walked away. And the last thing i could hear was scream and wailing of people. Sakira's POV I jolted up from sleep. Sweat on my fore head and my back and I was panting. Slowly Dave woke up from my side and looked at me with worry. "Bad dream" he said and I nodded. Then he turned to dace me and he hugged me. "I promise you, Kira all is going to be fine. We'll get through all this......together." he said and I buried my face on his plain chest. "I'm scared" I muttered. Then he hugged me tighter. "Don't be. No one will take you away from me" he said.

episode 23 Mr Frank's POV I stepped on ashes from burnt wood. I picked it up to feel the texture and it was still warm. That means they have not gotten too far. I smiled to myself. "We're close to them" I said as I kept on walking really fast with my men. Sakira's POV We had already left the camping spot and we continued our journey. I walked beside Charlie having Dave at our back. "So Charlie do you have children" I asked him. "Yes two wonderful children. The best gift God can ever give" he smiled. Then Dave came in front of us. "We have to walk fast. Let's save the chat for later." He said as we increase our pace. Then for some reason, I turned back and I could see some people from a distance and my heart beats increased. They've found us. "Dave we are being followed" I said. They turned around and saw them. Dave's eyes widened and held my hand. "Run" Charlie shouted. We began to run and also the men behind us. Gun shots were made and we bent to avoid the bullet from meeting us. At some point I would fall and Dave would come back to support me. We began to run and run and finally came to a halt to catch our breathe. I looked back and I sighed when I saw the men were no longer there. "I think we've lost them" Dave said. Suddenly, a man came out from one side of the woods. We straightened ourselves to make a run for it through the other side and just then some other men popped out and we were surrounded. I heard claps from in between two men and out of them came the person I feared the most. Mr Frank. "Wow, I must say, I'm surprised and impressed on how you've gotten this far. I didn't expect this much from you....Sakira" he smiled and suddenly the smile faltered "this ends now. One thing remains for sure, is that you can never run away from me" he said and my heart beat increased. It couldn't stop beating fast. "Take her" he said. "No leave me alone" I struggled. Then two hefty men came closer to me and tried to lift me. Then suddenly, Dave picked up a fight and hit the man to the ground and collected his gun. "Leave her alone" he said angrily pointing the gun at them. Then one of them wrapped his hand around my neck and pointed a gun on my head. "If you don't drop the gun, I'll shoot her" he said. I was so scared, I couldn't think and I was covered with the fear of getting killed. Slowly Dave dropped the gun and the men went round him, punching and kicking him. "I'm going to make your death slow and painful" Mr Frank whispered in my ear. I summoned courage and I spat on him face. With disgust he wiped it off and told the man holding me to tie me, Dave and Charlie on the tree. After they succeeded in tieing us to the tree, Mr Frank came to us smiling and stopped in front of Charlie. "You must be the head of that village of yours" he said and Charlie looked at him with hatred. "What have you done to my village" Charlie said angrily and Mr Frank smiled. "No....you didn't.....you BASTARD!!!! YOU DEMON!!!! The heavens will surely punish you for this. You will pay for this" Charlie shouted as Mr Frank walked away. "My family" Charlie cried. I couldn't say anything at all. Everything was gone. Mr Frank killed his family. He would pay for this. I'm not ready to give up. I'm going to fight this till the end. I looked at Dave who was filled with wounds and sores. I felt so sad seeing him in this mess.

Help will come from God and you be free, do not be discorage.

Don't give up yet

wha a small world we are

Chii! may God serve u from him

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Too bad but don't give up yet

I know something will happen

episode 24 Dave's POV It was already dark. Mr Frank and his men camped at the other end of the forest. I wasn't feeling good at all but I have to keep myself up in order for everyone of us to survive. A brilliant plan came to my head when I realized I still had the knife Stacy gave me. I never thought it would come in handy. The problem was how I was going to reach it. "Dave" Charlie called. "If I don't make it, just make sure you keep going east till you see some villages. From there, they would give you directions to the next town" he said. I know he was feeling really bad about his family and he has already given up. "No don't say that. We are all going to make it" I said. "What I'm I supposed to do now when my family's gone" he cried. I sighed and continued trying to get my knife. I wasn't ready to give up. I tried to reach it and finally I got it and cut my rope. Kira widened her eyes when she saw I was free. I went to her tree to cut her loose. "You'll be fine" I said as I cut the rope. I went to Charlie's and cut it also and then we were on the run once again. "They've escaped" I heard a voice shout. We increased our speed and ran faster and just then I heard a gunshot and it passed through someone. I widened my eyes in horror as I saw Charlie falling slowly to the ground. "Charlie no!!!!" I shouted as I ran to support him. I held him close to me, his body had become cold. Then he smiled and gave his last breath. "Charlie" I cried and so did Kira. I stood up in anger, held my gun and went to the direction the men were coming from. "No Dave. What are you doing" Kira said as she held my arm stopping me. "Kira we can't keep on running forever. It is kill or be killed." I took her to a small cave. "Stay here and wait for me........I'll be back.....I promise" I said. As I was about to leave she held my hand and not wanting to let go. I saw tears in her eyes and i turned to her and hugged her. Then I left immediately to face those men. Sakira's POV I was scared and I was not ready to loose Dave just like we lost Charlie. I was hearing gun shots and they scared me. I feared the fact that Dave may not be able to finish them all. I wish I was there to help. Suddenly the gun shots stopped and there we're no more noises. I came out of the cave and turned to the direction where Dave went and just then I heard a click sound from behind me. I paused in my steps and turned around to see Mr Frank and I widened my eyes in fear. My heart was beating rapidly. He had already unlocked one bullet and any slight moves from his fingers will sent me to my early grave. Then in swift movement he had my neck locked around his arm and aimed the gun at a different direction. "Drop the gun" he said to Dave. I felt relieved when I saw Dave he made it but he looked really injured. He widened his eyes when he saw me wrapped around Mr Frank and slowly he set the gun to the floor. I had to think of something. Suddenly I bit his arm and he groaned in pain releasing me from his grip. Then he pointed the gun to shoot me but Dave jumped on him making him shoot the bullet somewhere else. Dave's POV Mr Frank was quite strong. He hit me with the gun causing me to get off him and groan in pain. He triggered another bullet but before he could shoot, I got up and kicked the gun off his hand and then pointed my gun at him and he froze. "It's over now" I said. "I guess it is" he smiled and in swift movement he brought out another gun and shot me.

bad day

next getting intresting

episode 25 Sakira’s POV I felt numb as I watched Dave fall to the floor. It was a like a big rock was just thrown on me. I’ve lost him. The only one that kept me strong, the person I hoped to marry, I’ve lost him. I squated beside him slowly and and touched him. “Dave?” I cried. “Please come back” I cried. “Guess it’s only you left” Mr Frank said. I was filled with anger and hatred. Adrenaline pumped through me as I picked up Dave’s gun and pointed it at Mr Frank. “Go to hell” I said angrily and before he could take any action, I shot him. I kept on shooting him until I had no more bullets in the gun. I fell on the ground beside Dave and cried my heart out. This was what I was afraid of, I didn’t want to loose Dave. He was my everything. Suddenly I felt a presence behind me and I saw two men standing. I got up to confront them. It was dark and I couldn’t see their faces clearly. “Who are you?” I asked and they didn’t reply. “What do you want?” I said angrily. “We want to help you” one of them said and I was shocked hearing them say that. “We can still save him” the other one said looking at Dave. “You can?” I asked desperately. “We’ll take you to our village” one said. ♕♕♕ We arrived shortly at a small village. Dave was carried with the help of the men. There were whites in the village. A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue and white checkered gown came to us. “It an emergency” one of the men said. “Okay, take him to the vacant room. I’ll be there shortly” she said as she walked away. They settled Dave on a small flat matrass inside a tent. He was still unconscious, I didn’t even know if he was alive or dead. Then the lady I saw earlier came in with three other whites. “Hey I’m Daisy. And I would love you to excuse us for now so we can perform on your friend here” she said. I stood up and held her hand. “Please save him” I cried. She tightened my grip on her hand. “I’ll try my best” she said. I left the tent and sat outside looking at the clouds. Then someone approached me. “Hello” the person said. I turned to look at the person and I smiled “Hey” I replied. “He’ll live” she said as she sat beside me. “So don’t get yourself worked up. These people are professionals. My father had a disease that threatened his life seriously and they saved him. I believe in them and I want you to do the same.” She said. She was black like me, had her puffy hair packed down. I held her hand and smiled “Thank you” I said and she smiled. Shortly after she left Daisy came to me. “How is he?” I asked impatiently and she smiled. “He’ll be fine. But he’ll be unconscious for a few days. He is really lucky the bullet didn’t hit any vital organ. He’s a really lucky one.” She said. U couldn’t express my happiness and I hugged her. “Thank you. Thank you so much” I cried. “You’re welcome” she hugged me back. I was so happy that Dave will be okay. I couldn’t imagine life without him. I really thank God everything will be fine again.

episode 26 Sakira's POV It was the third day at the new village. Dave hasn't woken up yet but he was breathing and that alone gave me peace. We were taken care of in the village. Given new clothes to wear and all our injuries were treated. "So tell me what happened exactly" Tajo asked. Tajo was the one that helped me with the other in the forest the time Dave was shot. "I escaped slavery and the man that got me illegally wanted my life and threatened everything around me. He even killed someone very important to me and now he almost tried to kill my....." he cut me short "Friend?" He smiled. "Actually I'm hoping we could be more than just friends" I smiled to myself. Then silence passed between us. "I can help you get to the next town" he said. I looked at him with shock "Really?" I asked him "Yes I can" he looked at me and smiled. "Thank you so much" I smiled. "He's awake!!!" Someone shouted I turned and I hoped that it was Dave that was awake. Daisy ran into Dave's tent and then Tajo and I followed. When we got in, I froze, I couldn't consider whether I should jump or scream in happiness. Right before my eyes Dave was sitting on the matrass. I smiled in happiness. He is awake. Daisy checked his pulse and his blood pressure and everything was stable. Soon Daisy left me and Dave alone in the tent. "Are you just going to stand there" he smiled. I didn't even realize I was still standing. I missed his voice. I walked slowly and sat beside him on the bed. I poked his nose to see if everything wasn't a dream. "You're here" I said as tears came out from my eyes. He cupped my face and smiled "I promised you, that we will get through this together." He said. I wrapped my hand around him and cried more. "Easy there now. I'm still recovering" he said. "I'm so happy you didn't leave me" I said. Later, I got food for Dave and he ate like there was no tomorrow. His face looked pale and he had eye bags under his eyes. He was given new clothes and he cleaned himself. His stomach was wrapped with bandage from where the treatment took place. I didn't want to bother him about leaving. Since Mr Frank is dead, there is no reason to get worried. ♔♔♔ It was dark and I was now with Dave on the matrass. "It amazes me how your hair is so curly and wooly" Dave said as he stroked my hair. "I also find it strange how your hair is so silky" I said as I took a strand of his hair. Then he held my hand and looked into my eyes. I could understand those eyes. He pulled me closer to him and locked the space between us. "I missed you" he said and I smiled. "I missed you more" I said. He moved his face closer to mine and pressed his lips softly on mine. Then he pulled away. "Kira, what I'm about to say isn't the best way to say it nor this is the right place to ask you but I can't keep it in anymore." he said as he stroked my face. "What is it?" I asked worriedly. "I want to marry you. Kira would you be my wife." He asked.

episode 27 Dave's POV It was so boring lying here all day. Kira spent the night with me and she accepted my proposal to marry her. I was so happy when she accepted my proposal. All that is left is just to see her parents. It was so boring I got up from the mattress and went outside. I wasn't fully healed, so I could still feel pain in my stomach. I came out of the tent and saw Kira sweeping the compound. "Kira what are you doing?" I asked "Sweeping" she smiled. "We should continue our journey" I said. "No!......" she said and I was shocked at her statement "Why not?" I asked "Dave look at you, you have not fully recovered. We can't go anywhere until you are completely okay" she said "I'm bored" I said. "You'll find something interesting to do" she smiled. The weather was hot and the sun was shining really hard. I unbuttoned my floral shirt exposing my banded stomach. "Mr Dave, you are supposed to be in bed" Daisy said. "I got bored just lying down there all day" I said and she smiled. "Actually, if you don't mind I would like to continue from where I stopped" I said and she gasped "No Mr Dave, you can't do any travelling now. You are not fully healed" she said and I sighed. "Now go back and relax" she said as she left. Kira walked up to me and smiled. "Just be a little patient. Tajo has promised to help us to get to the next town" she said. "Who's Tajo" i asked. "He as the one that helped us at the forest" she said. Then the thought of Mr Frank came to my mind. "What happened to Frank" I asked. Immediately I asked Kira turned away. "I....I....I.....killed him" she stammered. And I widened my eyes. I really didn't think she would be able to take the risk. "You did good" I said. I knew she was scared and didn't want to talk about it. She turned to face me and I hugged her. ♔♔♔ I was inside the tent when I felt a presence inside with me. I opened my eyes to see a huge looking black man standing in front if me. "who are you?" I asked "I am Tajo" he said. "Oh you are the Tajo guy" I scoffed. "I am going to take you to the next town" he said. "That'll be great thanks" I smiled. It was a relief I'll be leaving here soon

oh no! another gun?

God will see you through

Ow!

hmmm

hmmmmmm,,,,, I am so sure Dave will be saved,,, but dis mr frank is wicked oooo

another war I think

Hello jennybabe,episode 25 is missing please

episode 25 not found pls post it let one sakira killed Frank.

Save journey

episode 25 Sakira's POV I felt numb as I watched Dave fall to the floor. It was a like a big rock was just thrown on me. I've lost him. The only one that kept me strong, the person I hoped to marry, I've lost him. I squated beside him slowly and and touched him. "Dave?" I cried. "Please come back" I cried. "Guess it's only you left" Mr Frank said. I was filled with anger and hatred. Adrenaline pumped through me as I picked up Dave's gun and pointed it at Mr Frank. "Go to hell" I said angrily and before he could take any action, I shot him. I kept on shooting him until I had no more bullets in the gun. I fell on the ground beside Dave and cried my heart out. This was what I was afraid of, I didn't want to loose Dave. He was my everything. Suddenly I felt a presence behind me and I saw two men standing. I got up to confront them. It was dark and I couldn't see their faces clearly. "Who are you?" I asked and they didn't reply. "What do you want?" I said angrily. "We want to help you" one of them said and I was shocked hearing them say that. "We can still save him" the other one said looking at Dave. "You can?" I asked desperately. "We'll take you to our village" one said. ♕♕♕ We arrived shortly at a small village. Dave was carried with the help of the men. There were whites in the village. A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue and white checkered gown came to us. "It an emergency" one of the men said. "Okay, take him to the vacant room. I'll be there shortly" she said as she walked away. They settled Dave on a small flat matrass inside a tent. He was still unconscious, I didn't even know if he was alive or dead. Then the lady I saw earlier came in with three other whites. "Hey I'm Daisy. And I would love you to excuse us for now so we can perform on your friend here" she said. I stood up and held her hand. "Please save him" I cried. She tightened my grip on her hand. "I'll try my best" she said. I left the tent and sat outside looking at the clouds. Then someone approached me. "Hello" the person said. I turned to look at the person and I smiled "Hey" I replied. "He'll live" she said as she sat beside me. "So don't get yourself worked up. These people are professionals. My father had a disease that threatened his life seriously and they saved him. I believe in them and I want you to do the same." She said. She was black like me, had her puffy hair packed down. I held her hand and smiled "Thank you" I said and she smiled. Shortly after she left Daisy came to me. "How is he?" I asked impatiently and she smiled. "He'll be fine. But he'll be unconscious for a few days. He is really lucky the bullet didn't hit any vital organ. He's a really lucky one." She said. U couldn't express my happiness and I hugged her. "Thank you. Thank you so much" I cried. "You're welcome" she hugged me back. I was so happy that Dave will be okay. I couldn't imagine life without him. I really thank God everything will be fine again.

wish u quick recovery

@jennybabe thanks for the leftover you just drop

Interesting...... Continue

All the best

Good for Mr Frank

may God see u through this

but wia is episode 2 @bayjenny

episode 28 Sakira's POV Finally, we were leaving the village we had arrived at. I was so happy that I would be returning back home. Dave was okay but not still fully healed. We bid our farewell to the people of the village, got to the shore and entered the canoe with the help of Tajo. He paddled and took us to the seaport of the town. In few hours, we arrived at the seaport. "Thank you so much for everything" Dave thanked Tajo. "You're welcome. It was nice knowing you" he smiled. I smiled and gave a little bow. "I guess I should be on my way" he said. He left the seaport and headed back to the village. Dave held my hand and looked at me and we made our way to the ship. "This is it, our final destination" I smiled. "No not yet. We haven't arrived at your country yet have we" Dave teased. Dave gave our documents and we were allowed to board the ship. After a while the ship left the shore and began to move. I felt within me a happiness that cannot be expressed. I felt the freedom that I awaited for quite a while. "It's strange not finding you about to puke now" a voice said and I turned to see Dave. I smiled remembering the first time we met. He came closer to me and held my hand. "We did it kira, we finally made it......together" he said and I smiled. After a few days we arrived at Nigeria and we transported ourselves back to my village. We actually did not come with anything. In my village when you go somewhere more advanced than our place, they expect you to bring something from that place. But in my case, I came back with nothing because life there was not as rosy as it seems. Each step we took, people looked at us with surprise. They were mostly surprised about Dave and not me because he is a white man. We reached my village and those who recognized me ran to me. "Sakira!!!!!!" Gbenga shouted and hugged me. "Oti yato" he spoke to me in my language. "Ha ha kilo wa sele? Oti e pe wa" he asked "Gbenga, aye o da" I shook my head. Then I heard a slight cough and I turned to Dave. "If you don't mind I would like to know what you guys are talking about" he said slightly feeling left out. "Sorry" I smiled. "Dave this is Gbenga, my childhood friend." "Eh Gbenga, Oko mi re" I said. "Eh!!!! Oko eh? Iro Ni" he laughed "What did you tell him" Dave whispered. "I told him, you are my husband" I said. "Oh and he finds it funny" he said looking irritated and I smiled. We left Gbenga and headed to my house. As soon as we arrived, I stopped in my track and found myself not moving. Dave's POV We stopped at a particular building. The body was built with clay and the roof was made with hay. Everything about them was different from me. In London, houses are made with furnished and treated wood. Everything here was not developed. "Are we there?" I asked her and she nodded. "Then let's go in" I said as I held her hand. Before we took another step, someone came out of the house, noticed Kira and dropped the clay pot on her and and it broke. She was like an older version of Kira, she must be her mother. I let go of Kira's hand as the woman ran to embrace her. She cried and so did kira. Then she shouted and some other people came out from the house and ran to hug Kira. I smiled at all of them and felt a little sad when I remembered my father. The they all spoke in their language and it felt so annoying when I couldn't get a thing they were all saying. After a while of this embracing and crying, they finally acknowledged my presence. At least now they notice me. Sakira's POV My mother apologized and so did my father. They told me they saw my letters which was through the help of Dave. I told them all that happened and how Dave saved my life. Then they looked at him. "Hi" he waved and I smiled. I was amazed at his lack of understanding to our tradition. "You collected a bullet for my daughter?" My father asked in his Yoruba accent. "Well...I guess" he smiled. "Thank you" my father said as he held his hand. "You're welcome" Dave smiled "You are welcome to our land. We are Yoruba and you must be londonian" my father said and Dave gave a short laugh. "Actually, I'm from London and not a londonian. I'm British" he said. "Oh good. I tank God you are nothing like Mr Frank." My father said. Later in the evening we all jollied and celebrated my return. Dave did some dances and that made my family to laugh. It's good to be back.

episode 29 Sakira's POV I taught Dave a few thing about my culture and tradition. "So when you want to greet. You prostrate" I said. "Do I really need to do that?" He asked "Yes if you want to win their heart" I said. We had not told my parents about Dave's proposal and I'm trying to fix him up so my parents can like him. Because if they don't, I can't marry him. "Now you will have to follow my dad to the stream everyday and help him to fish" i said "That's not too bad" he said. Suddenly my sister came in to the room. I did not have a big room. In fact I had to give my room to Dave to sleep and I had to sleep in the living room. There was one thing we had that really disturbed Dave. Mosquitoes. At every single minute he was always scratching himself. "Mami sope kin fu yi" she said as I collected the clothes from her. "Here wear this" I said as I gave Dave the clothes. It was my father's clothe. We do not have clothes like the ones they have in London. "This is more like an oversized singlet" Dave said. "It's baggy and it is not covered. I'll be more attracted to the mosquitoes" he complained. I went out of the room and got him a wrapper. "Here cover yourself with this. Dave this is Nigeria and not London. Everything is not as developed as your own country" I said. "I noticed" he said and I smiled. "How come you speak better English" he asked. "I read and I lived in London for months." I said stating the obvious. "Sleep well" I said as I was about to leave. "Stay with me" he pleaded. "My father will kill you for having his daughter around you in a room alone." I said and he laughed. "Okay then goodnight" he said and I left. We didn't use beds like the whites did, instead we slept on mats. Things were different and Dave did not get used to the life of my village. *** Dave's POV There's something I can do do help this village. I can move this village further and make it more advanced. Ha I know what to do. The next morning I woke up and met the others awake. They all stared at me and smiled. "Good morning Dave" the man greeted. And just then I remembered Kira's teaching. Immediately I went straight to the floor and prostrated. They all looked surprised and kira smiled. "Good..... No....eka ro" I greeted. I know I didn't pronounce it well bilut come on I tried. They all laughed and were amazed at what I just did. "Wow I'm impressed" the mother said and I smiled. "Come, join us and eat" the man said. There I sat with a family of eight and ate only God knows what. But it tasted good. "Hmm, what is the name of the food" I asked "This is pounded yam and ewedu" Kira said. I have no idea what the food is but the stew was slippery and we ate with our hands. Later after the food, the father was off to the stream. "I'm going to fish, would you want to join me?" He asked "Uh no" I said. "Maybe next time" I smiled. "Okay" he said looking disappointed. When he left I went inside to organized myself. I took off the oversized clothe kira called agbada. And remained shirtless with just the short. I have no idea how I will have my bath. "You didn't go with my father?" Kira asked with surprise. "No, I have plans" I said. "Why aren't you wearing the cloth I gave you" she asked. "It's too big and heavy" I said. "Beside, how do i even have my bath" I asked. "I'll take you to a stream" she said. "You have got to be kidding me" I said. *** Finally, I had my bath after going through tons of embarrassment. For God's sake, I had to take my bath in the open. Where there are no doors. No restrictions. Anything can pop out and meet you there. Kira left me alone in the stream and I had to find my way back to the house. This was not what I hoped it would look like. But thing will change soon. I got back and change into another round of oversized and heavy clothing. Even kira wore something like a wrapper and an oversized blouse. I went outside to begin what I had thought about. "Kira, can I use your friend and some other guys for something" I asked her. "Is it Gbenga" she asked "Yes" I said. If that's his name. She got me the guy and five other guys. I had to speak gently or else I would be wasting my time. "Now I see you guys have good bamboo sticks. I need you guys to follow me so we can get lots of bamboo sticks" I said. Fortunately, they understood and we got a lot of bamboo sticks.

I know you Dave will make you all change

welcome to Nigeria Dave

That's naija for you ooooooooo, hope you make the Change fast but not as APC ooo

wow, 9ce step u are taking Dave

What's your plan now

finally that's sweet

abi warri thunder want to fire this frank ni

getting better

I love this episode

I'm glad u guys returned safely

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episode 30 Sakira's POV I had no idea what Dave was up to but he had been busy since morning. I made them akara(beans cake) so they could have something in them. "Have this" I said and dropped the plate on a small wooden table. "Thanks" he said as he planted a kiss on my cheek. Hr took a bite and continued what he was doing. Dave's POV We had gotten the amount of bamboo sticks that we need for now. I and the boys cut the sticks and smoothen them into plywood. After that, I made the structure of a bed and designed it. They watched me in amazement and were surprised at what I was doing. Finally, I made a bed. It took me the whole day to make just a single bed alone and of course very tiring. With the help of the boys I took the bes structure into the house and placed it in the room of Sakira's parents. When she saw what I had done she left her mouth ajar. "You made this" she asked "I couldn't watch your parents sleep on the floor again" I said. "I can't believe it" she said. I took the mattress and laid it on the bed structure and it became a normal bed. "It looks like the real ones I slept on in London" she said. "How did you do it" she asked. "Well, considering the fact I studied architecture. Let's just say I did some calculations, measurements and it worked." He smiled. "I love this" she said as she stroked the bed. "All that is left, if for your parents, to see it" he said. *** "Did you make this" the man said looking surprised. "Yes I did sir" I smiled. "Impossible" he said. "You made this." "I did sir" I said. "This is amazing. Nobody, in the history of my life has ever thought of doing something like this before" he said. "Well, change is constant" I said. "Thank you so much" he said. Kira's mother looked at me with surprised and so did the other children. They sat on the bed and felt really comfortable. "Now you don't have to sleep on the floor again" I said. I was going to change this family. I was going to upgrade them. I am going yo make them fall in love with me. The next day, I got busy again. This time I was going to make windows and doors for the house. I got the boys and we fetched more bamboo sticks. I did most of the measurement but they helped with the cutting and smoothening. During the process of working I decided to take a break. I walked through the roads of the village and studied new things. Then something caught my attention. I saw my father. He came towards me with all his men, he had come for me. "David" he called. I was still angry about the fact that he disowned me but I was ready to forgive him. "What are you doing here" I asked. "I've come to take you home" he said. "This is home" I said. "I like here and I'm not going anywhere" I said. "I'm sorry" he said and I was shocked. "I'm sorry for doing what I did. I was scared of loosing you but I noticed that I've lost you more than anything" he said. "I never felt myself after that day. I searched for you but I never found you. I'm sorry son. Please forgive me" he said. "I forgive you father" I said as I hugged him. "Let's go home" he said. "No I can't, I like here and I want to remain here" I said. "Look at this place, it's filthy and so undeveloped" he said. "That's why I'm going to change it" I said. "I'm going to make it look developed. This is what I want father. To express myself. The gift inside of me and finally, I have the chance to show it. So please let me stay" I said. "Okay. If that's what you want." He sighed and smiled. "By the way, I'm getting married soon" I said and he widened his eyes "To that girl of your?" He asked and I nodded. "Well good for you. I hope she gives you what you want" he said. "Thank you father" I said. Later he returned back to London. I went back to continue what I had started. I finished the doors and windows. If only I could paint them. But unfortunately, no paints. I fixed the doors and windows in the various measured positions. At least there would be no more mosquitoes. I made the bed wood for Sakira and also for myself and also for her siblings. I fix them all in the various rooms and I smiled at my good work. With the help of the boys, I redesigned the chairs in the living room and made it more comfortable. They had electricity but it was once in a lifetime. I wish I could do something about it but it seems not. I thanked the boys and gave then some things from what my father had given me. I went back to my normal English wear and not some traditional dressing again. At last. When they all returned and saw the amazing wonders I had done again. They were all taken back by surprise and they looked at me like I am some angel that has descended to bless them. "You are wonderful" the father praised and blessed me. "We can't let you go like this. We have to give you something big in return" the mother said. Finally the moment I have been waiting for. "What do you want my son" the man asked. "I want to marry your daughter" I said.

final episode Sakira's POV We were all surprised by the amazing wonders Dave had done. The first surprise was from outside he had made a door. We opened it and the then the chairs in the living room had changed. They were looking more neat and well designed. I looked around and saw more doors, then windows and then more windows. No this was too much. "What do you want my son" my father asked. "I want to marry your daughter" he said. He did all this just to marry me? This was more than the bride price alone. Then it dawned on me and I remembered the statement I made before I left for London. I told myself, I will not only got to London but I will learn their ways and bring it back. That I will bring back their wisdom and technologies and use it here. And I did it. I brought all i said and everything was right here in person. Dave had the ways and the wisdom and he performed it here. "Is that what you want" my father asked and he nodded. "Then so be it. You can have my daughter as your wife." He smiled. I was so happy that I hugged my father. This was the best thing in my life. *** "I told you they'll fall for me" Dave said. It was evening and I was outside the house with Dave. "You didn't have to do all this" I said. "Oh I've just begun. I'm still going to build a house." He smiled. "Thank you" I said. "For what" he asked. "For everything. You don't know how much you have made my parents happy" I said. "That's what a responsible son in law should do" he smiled. "Come here". He wrapped me around his arm and I rested my head on his chest and we both stared at the stars. Three weeks later. Finally, the day I have long for has arrived. I am finally getting married to Dave. My father invited a lot of people and my wedding was going to be a bliss. The king of my village allowed us to use is compound for the ceremony. The engagement was done and the ceremony took place. Talking drums gave the beats and Dave and I danced our hearts out. We were dressed in my traditional attire. I wore a white bube and a wine aso-oke and Dave wore a wine agbada with a wine sokoto and a wine fila. He looked almost like us but only different in skin colour. I felt fulfilled, unique and different because I was the first girl in my village to achieve something like this. Even during the times of difficulties, when everything around me told me to give up, I refused and I continued my journey and now I have reached my final destination. And I know that from now on everything around me is going to be different, new styles, new language and there will be big changes for me, my family and my village. The End.

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Nyc story @jennybay. Love d way u ended it bt u should show us hw dat stupid guy face z whn he saw dave nd sakira

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The change has already begun in your family

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Kudos

Wow, nice ending

wow; what a way to end an interesting tale. Big ups to the writer, you did just good. More ink to your pen and wisdom flourishing.

thank god

oh what a heartless man

wow i really enjoy d storie

in law

may d lord see true

OH JESUSSSSSSSSS

oh god plss interven

i just cant wait

oh not again

oh dis is heart breaking

wow finally