I'm still surprised that she remembers me by my first name. She lets me pick the books that I want to, after we've returned the previous ones to their rightful places.When I'm done, she leads me back to her table, and make me sign on the record book once again, after re-writing my name, and the new date.Outside, I have three textbooks, all cramped to my chest. Damn, these are heavy even when they'd looked as though they would be light.I am about crossing the road when I heard, "Rash." It's a familiar voice. I turn to the person. Dean's grinning. He wears a black jacket on top, inner white shirt under and a blue jean. The sole of his canvas kinds of lit under the day light. "Hey." I say back, coolly."Um, what're you doing here?" Whilst saying, his eyes dart to the library's building, "oh, came here?""Yeah." Is all I say, staring into his eyes. I see they are green. They are so bright. The beauty runs in the family, don't you think?"Hey, what's up with you?" He notices.Well, h
Jacquard sat under the large tree breathing heavily, he was exhausted. The princess had passed out already, this was due to much stress and hunger. Jacquard was helpless and powerless. He also felt likewise. He was hungry and must find food fast. He stood up and looked around. All he could see were bushes and tresses which made it difficult for him to get a clearer view of where they were. He looked down and stared at the princess.“I must look for the food fast. I won’t forgive myself if more harm comes to you. I will kill myself if more harm comes to you, my princess. I will kill myself, I can’t stand the sight of the situation you in." Jacquard lamented. He bent down to feel the princess's forehead. ‘oh, my ancestors, You’re hot, my princess. I need to get you home fast as I can. First, let me go in search of food for us.’ He added and ran into the bush. He began to search the wood for any fruit. He was lucky and came to a cashew tree. Its fruits were so ripe and inviting. “May t
Jacquard and his twin brother, Jack, with their mother, left Carea Town in the Western region and embark on the long journey to the Eastern region just to escape the inter-tribal war that broke out between the Zuluh tribe, the largest tribe in the region, with millions of members and Nguni tribes with just thousands of members. The dispute which began with two families over land ownership some months ago had gradually grown into a bloodshed dispute. Hmm..! War is not something pleasant and something to pray for. It turned out to involve the most populous tribes during that period. Killing and vandalization of properties worth a huge amount of money were destroyed. Men, women and children were running for their lives. No where is safe. "Run for your life!" That what is on the lips of everyone in the region, both young and old. The land of about ten hectares was known to be owned by two different families from different tribes, Adedansu Family from the Zuluh tribe and the Sifahuh fami
They all became afraid and stood still. Had the Zuluh warriors arrived already? They thought as they breathed heavily and were scared. According to the news they heard, the Zuluh warriors were very heartless even to old ones and the young children. They killed without mercy and never spared anyone. "Check through the window if it's free." Lathabo quietly instructed his wife. She obeyed slowly and nodded that it is free. Lethado then whispered to them to throw their things out of the window, as they attempt to do so, the door swung open. To their relief, it wasn't the Zuluh warriors. It was their village's chief warriors. "Lethabo, we came for you and your two sons. We are short of warriors to battle the Zuluh warriors so you and your twins have been enlisted with the warriors." The chief warrior of Ifakoko said. Lathabo became confused and short of words. His two sons were still very young. They shouldn't face such a fate now. He knew how dangerous it was to be a warrior of the land.
Due to the tribal war between two major tribes, Zuluh and Nguni that began in Carea town and spread rapidly into the nearby town, Madukoko and Ifakoko, vehicles no longer found it as easy to ply these villages as they used to because of that news and their little experience of how some of their partners got killed and vandalization of their vehicles. Life is hard but no one wants to die. This was the reason why it was difficult for the nearby town to flee by road into these bloodshed zones for the feat they may not make it out alive. People who have horses, camels, or donkeys found it quite convenient and easy to embark on the journey. Gift and her two children, Jacquard and Jack, had to make the long journey, thousands of miles, on foot to the towns with the hope to board a bus or taxi. All their horses and camel had been stolen by the villagers. They knew this will take them many days and nights before they get to their destination and also tried to be careful in order not to fall
After walking for some minutes, Jacquard suddenly stopped. " I feel something doesn't feel alright here. No one is ahead of us""Hey, quiet Jacquard.""Mum, can you hear the screaming of people from far? I suspect something bad is happening from afar. Zuluh warriors might be hiding somewhere around. He said to his mother.He then turned to his brother. Can you also hear the screaming, Jack?" "I can also hear that, I guessed a fatal accident happened probably something bad. That should probably be the reason for their screaming.What if Zuluh warriors are the ones slaughtering people over there? That is a bad omen. I am scared." Jacquard replied."You guys need to keep quiet and stop thinking negatively, nothing is happening over there. I believe maybe someone get hurt or mistakenly stepped on a trap, or an accident as you have said" Gift said that to her children.The screaming was getting more intense as they continue their journey in that direction."Dad, do you think going in th
The Kingdom of Abasia situated at the center of the Eastern region was very powerful and influential among other kingdoms ruled by a powerful king called King Ekepeyong Abasiama. The imperial king is also the chief warrior of the kingdom who has never been defeated in all the battles he fought for the great kingdom, Abasia.The Abasia Kingdom had always been the last hope for people in various villages, towns, and nations. It is known to be the center of commercial activities. The Abasia Kingdom is so big enough to be a nation. The Kingdom greatly contributed to the independence and development of many nations. The kingdom has thousands of soldiers who are so muscular and skillful. On several occasions, Abasia Kingdom's warriors are sent to assist other nations in war. They had never been defective or lost any war in which they are involved. The kingdom is known for some qualities that remain miraculous before the eyes of other nations. Freedom is known as the absence of obstac
Gift and his kids, Jack and Jacquard together with Siyabong arrived at the train station in Abasia Kingdom after the whole ceremony was over. He spent nine days waiting for them at the station. The journey, which lasted for two days, was so stressful. They all arrived at the rented apartment at midnight on the third day after the train left the station. The arrival of Gift and her children, together with his brother-in-law, Uncle Siyabong, popularly called The Siya by his neighbors in a rented apartment situated in the west of Abasia Kingdom in the eastern part of the country surprised his neighbor. They were all happy and joyous to see him because he left the without informing any of his neighbors even his best friend Nathaniel, also an engineer working at the same place as Siyabong. No one knows his whereabouts. They all assume he went to his village to support his tribe in the ongoing war in the region.Siyabong had left the Kingdom since he got the message from his uncle, lethal
I'm still surprised that she remembers me by my first name. She lets me pick the books that I want to, after we've returned the previous ones to their rightful places.When I'm done, she leads me back to her table, and make me sign on the record book once again, after re-writing my name, and the new date.Outside, I have three textbooks, all cramped to my chest. Damn, these are heavy even when they'd looked as though they would be light.I am about crossing the road when I heard, "Rash." It's a familiar voice. I turn to the person. Dean's grinning. He wears a black jacket on top, inner white shirt under and a blue jean. The sole of his canvas kinds of lit under the day light. "Hey." I say back, coolly."Um, what're you doing here?" Whilst saying, his eyes dart to the library's building, "oh, came here?""Yeah." Is all I say, staring into his eyes. I see they are green. They are so bright. The beauty runs in the family, don't you think?"Hey, what's up with you?" He notices.Well, h
"Rash!" Oh, boy. I hurry up and get a plain blue towel around my waist while there's another in my hands, being used to clean my face and torso. I get out of the bathroom and go to the closet. I put on a simple nylon black shirt, long enough that the hem stops around my thighs, and a khaki short. On the way, I slip into my flip-flops, getting down the stairs, I see aunt Melissa, giggling to the screen of her phone. She's Face-timing with someone, and really, I don't want to know who it is. When she catch my figure, walking to the couch, she quickly wraps it up and tells me. "So, what's the plan?" I shrug. She's placing her phone away, and concentrating on me. "I don't know." "You're a dickhead." She says. Well, I have a dickhead, the thought comes abruptly but I quickly shake it away. "What do you think...wait, where's granny?" "She's not around." Remember that I said she and granny never gets along. This is one of the obviousness that I mean. Granny is religious on her si
As Jacquard fainted, Jack couldn't believe his luck. He had always envied his brother's skills and successes, and now he had the chance to claim the glory for himself. He approached the unconscious form of his brother and the princess, carefully picking her up and cradling her in his arms. He looked down at her sleeping face, and couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. He had always wanted to prove himself to the kingdom, to show that he was just as capable as his brother, and this was his chance. “Yes! This is my perfect victory. That’s right… I win!” He exclaimed joyfully. Jack's heart leapt with fulfillment although he did his best to conceal it. He felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders, and the weight of his envy and resentment had been lifted away. The mission to rescue Princess Diana was a success, and he was the hero who saved her. It was all he had ever wanted, and now that he had it, he could barely contain his elation.
Jacquard started to panic as he realized how close the warriors were getting. He knew he had to think as fast as possible and come up with a plan that could at least put him on the higher ground of the table of turbulence. "What do I do now? It’s only getting more and more complicated!" Jacquard thought to himself, with a faint trace of fear. "I can't let them catch me with the princess. We’ll be done for." He said He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Think, Jacquard , think," he whispered to himself. "What can I do to get out of this situation?" Just at the moment when he was still thinking, the memories of the charm song his mother taught him flooded his mind. "Maybe that's it," he said to himself. "Maybe the charm song can help me get out of this." He started to hum the song softly, hoping it would have the same effect as it did the last time. But as he hummed, he noticed that the warriors were getting even closer. He needed to sing the song louder. He too
Jacquard continued running through the night with memories of his past flooding his mind. He remembered the times he spent with his family before they were left by him and his brother, by the proposal of the neighboring kingdom's soldiers. The pain of leaving his loved ones was too much to bear, but the thought of the princess's safety gave him the strength to keep moving. He thought back to the time he and his twin brother, Jacquard uard, went to their friend's farm. They had so much fun working and playing together, but a little argument over who should carry the most harvest nearly ruined their day. Jacquard wanted to carry more than his fair share, but Jacquard insisted on carrying an equal amount. Jacquard smiled as he continued remember how the words of Lucky had diffused the situation in a lucid illusion. They all ended up carrying an equal amount and left the farm with big smiles on their faces. It was moments like those that made him miss his family even more. The memories
As Jacquard thought back to that day, he smiled to himself, remembering the fun they had at the farm. He could almost smell the scent of the fresh crops and feel the warmth of the sun on his skin. But his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of rustling bushes nearby. He stopped in his tracks and listened carefully. “Shit!” He exclaimed. “What’s that? Oh my God I hope it’s not what I’m thinking?” He asked himself quietly in fear and trepidation. ”Is it the sound of Amah warriors approaching?” He continued to ruminate. He couldn't take any chances. He carefully placed Princess Princess Princess Diana on the ground and crouched down, ready to attack if need be. The sound of rustling bushes grew louder and louder, but to his surprise, it was just a small animal, a bunny for that matter, scurrying away. Jacquard breathed a sigh of relief and picked up the princess once more. “Such a drag. These animals sure can get one a really high blood pressure.” He said to himself, after wh
Jacquard was relieved that he had finally found some water. As he drank, he could feel his energy returning, and he knew that he needed to act quickly to save Princess Diana . He ran back to her side and gently placed his hand on her forehead. She was burning up, and he knew that time was running out. "Your Highness, can you hear me?" he asked, his voice trembling with fear. There was no response, and Jacquard felt his heart sink. He sprinkled some water on her face, hoping that it would wake her up. Slowly but surely, Princess Diana 's eyelids began to flutter, and she opened her eyes. She looked up at Jacquard , and for a moment, he could see the fear in her eyes. "Don't worry, Your Highness," he said, trying to sound as reassuring as possible. "I'm here to protect you. Just take it easy and drink some water." He held the water up to her lips, and she took a few sips. Jacquard could feel the tension in his body starting to ease as he saw her regain some strength. They couldn't st
Jacquard could still feel the weight of the princess pressing on his back as he moved further, making every step more difficult than the last. He could feel the heat of the sun bearing down on him, the sweat trickling down his face, mixing with his tears, and he just wished it would all end already. He couldn't help but think that they were doomed, that they would never make it out alive. But then he remembered his training, his years of preparation for a moment like this. He couldn't give up now, not when the princess's life was on the line. "Stay with me, Your Highness," he said, his voice strained with exhaustion. "We're almost there." He yelled. But Princess Diana remained unresponsive, her breathing shallow and weak. Jacquard felt a sense of despair wash over him. He couldn't carry her much further, and they were still far from safety. He didn't know what to do. As they continued to run, Jacquard could hear the sound of the Amah warriors getting closer and closer. He felt a
As they continued their treacherous journey, Jacquard's mind was racing with thoughts. “Could this be the end? After all I have gone through alongside my brother Jacquard ? Never! I won’t allow that. I promised mom I’ll be back. No! We will be back!” He swore to himself as encouragement. He couldn't afford to let the princess down. He had been tasked with her safety, and he was determined to see it through to the end. He could feel her weight on his shoulders dropping on every single one of his nerves, applying pressure on his well bred muscles and tendons, and he knew that if he stumbled, they would both fall. The adrenaline was pumping through his veins, but it was starting to wear off. The pain in his legs and back was becoming unbearable, but he pushed through it. "Are you okay, Jacquard ?" Princess Diana's voice was weak, barely audible over the sound of his footsteps. He was running as silently as possible to avoid any sneak attack… that was one of the military logics of the