Haunted by the past

that Rabu was in company with another figure, she shuddered. Her heart sank and she was gripped with greater fear. It was definite she would either have to knock and be offered shelter or spe

and leaned against the wall perplexed as tears rolled down her face. There was only despair in her heart. "What do I do now? I would rather die than cause trouble to Rabu. At l

" She thought and flattened her face on the solid wall made of mud and

ion that she was that particular girl they were discussing. After some time, Victor paused the question again. Rabu blushed like a schoolboy and nodded slightly. Victor chuckled loudly and cried, "Yes, I knew it! I saw your smile when y

o bring her home?" Inq

a kn

on as you are initiated into manhood, you have a right to marry. I saw how you bore the knife that day. You

elighted. The man's words were full of wisdom a

e ways of the tradition or perhaps her obsession had blinded her; It was unheard of for a girl to leave her father's compound and go to the boy's family without the consent of

rried expression on his face. Rabu go

ed. If anyone noticed her she would be in great p

someone outside,

ou are so foolish. Control yourself." She muttered and cl

walks across to the door and opens it. There was no one except silhouettes in the dark. Th

fied with too much food. I don't want to upset it

ne outside at this hour of the nig

" He shrugged and stretched out on the bed made o

e us through the night.

me

She crouched down and leaned her head on the wall and closed her eyes. In a moment, a mysterious creature stood in front of her, its fangs sharp and pointed, its mouth sp

will die..." Tina leapt off and tried to run away but it slithered

ning about the dark future. That often it would destroy the lives of those who refused to repent and wipe them from

rn and held the angelic lady in his arms lovingly and kissed her. Tina sobbed and bawled her eyes out and cursed, "I hate you, Rabu, You betrayed my love. May the gods strike you with thunder and lightning." Then she jolted out and opened her eyes and looked around. She was sti