Chapter 20

They had left the hospital in a hurry, without any word exchange and she didn't understand why.

She was now obediently seated on the bed as he earlier ordered her to, watching him furiously pack up his luggage. His smooth tawny face now a canvas of hostility.

Did he consider returning home as mentioned in their last conversation? If so, then what will become of her after he left?

"Where're you going?" She dared to quiz. Just to make sure he really was leaving for home.

"We're having a little vacation." He bitterly retorted, dumping a bunch of unfolded tees and shirts from his closet into his suitcase.

"We? Why?" She further interrogated but was ignored.

Once done, he instructed she waited in the car while he spoke to the receptionist. No eye contact thus far.

"At least, tell me where we're going." She spoke again only when she realized they were heading in the direction which led out of the region.

He was hesitant for a good while before saying, "Yaoundé."

Her eyes almost b