Davis Owomugisha Kanzikwera,
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Kampala Uganda.
Email. owomugishadavie@gmail.com
Website. daviskanzikwera.blogspot.com.
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INTRODUCTION.
Humanity has been graced with alot of differences. Silent Killers taps into situations created by humanity, which in a long run challenge communities. Opolot, died mysteriously leaving behind sons that later disgraced and turnished his plight,he had worked for a long time.When Opio one day decided to follow his mind, Akena his young brother faced cold blood as he tried to challenge the situation. No matter how Cynthia came into their lives, both boys hated and fought each other for so long. This prompted Akena seek citizenship in the city, but still Cynthia's soul continues hunting for his life.
When one-day Opio had finished selling all his father's property, his mission to the city is graced by dark men who truly managed his life, until he lost all. Both brothers were in second love with Cynthia. This book taps into the true meaning of Cynthia, and how she let the brothers come together. Was she knowing their brotherhood anyway. In life, we fall into things unknowingly,and getting out of problems happens in many ways. Do we normally ask ourselves how such come into our lives?
Let's read and discover.
CHAPTER ONE.
He stood behind the mango tree. Opio in his early twenties with glassy eyes and brooding face waited patiently. His mind had overworked the previous night. On his early 20's,Opio was feared by many village boys as his attitude was his own. He one day slapped Busiku, a security guard at one of the schools in the village. Some boys had nicknamed his "fearless dragon." To him, he was ever happy with whatever they called him, as it earned him respect he wanted. As he thought hard on the next move, his gloomy face turned black however much he tried to control it. He could just hear noise from the nearby town, but nothing good was coming from there. "pshaw" he complained. Being the most notorious youth in Kaiho village,Opio's name was always spelt by different groups of bad boys.
That Monday serene morning,Opio waited patiently. He had spent the whole night awake as his love proposal was rejected. It was so embarrassing. To him, he was to lose his dignity as the most celebrated man in the village. After waiting for so long, he sat down and started talking alone.
"Cynthia,you are beautiful, nothing can change me from winning your heart. Even though you don't come as you had promised my love for you shall never gooooooo" He therefore decided to go and mix with other village boys at the village square.
It was every grown up's responsibility of getting married as soon as he finished school. Maturity in the village especially when one's son started admiring someone's daughter was ever recognised.
To Opio,he was to bring shame to big boys since Cynthia was not willing to love him.
Opio grew up with his step brother Akena after the demise of their parents in a motor accident. None of his Uncles was still alive by the time Opolot, Akena and Opio's father died. Since Opio was mature enough in his early twenties,,he took over the family's responsibilities...
"look, I am the most celebrated guy here " Opio thought, as he approached the village square. When grown ups meet for a general cause everyone trys hard to show what his pocket is hiding. That's why Opio pulled out a note to the excitement of village drunkards.
"My ninja!! " Mr Byekwaso shouted as he sat attentively. The whole square was flooded. People thronged the bar that was cheap ever but Opio's mind was ever at "Hideout bar"
"give all of them" Opio commanded as he approached Kemi's bar.
"Good, my young ninja boy"shouted Byekwaso, who had spent almost two hours drinking one bottle.
"Boy? " replied Opio angrily. "please, never call me boy again because I can do whatever every man does". That day, Byekwaso regretted why he sung "boy"
Opio did all he could to make Lemonade happy such that she can lure Cynthia her friend for him.
CHAPTER TWO.
It was yet another morning as Cynthia washed her mother's clothes.She was Benna's only daughter,. That's why Benna tried hard to teach her all house chores.
"My dear daughter,make sure you prepare enough lunch today because Aunt Jovita is coming." Benna advised.
"Yes mummy"
Replied Cynthia.
Cynthia was a very beautiful girl. Her eyes attracted stars in the sky. This made her more comfortable with life. She was the most admirable girl in the whole village. Just like the beauty of banana plantation, so was her legs. Indeed she was the reason as to why most men felt like dying whenever she passed by.
She bent down as she added washing powder in the basin. The clear view of her beauty was always observed by the grass she stood on.
Akena standing arms akimbo stood behind the fence. He in fact wanted to make a surprise visit because he loved her so much..Akena could not control his hands from touching in his pockets as the secrecy admiration was yet to be revealed. Trembling Akena escorted down to control fire that was starting to develop from his legs.
Cynthia was not expecting Akena by the time she washed her mother's clothes. Besides,boys feared going to Cynthia's home because her mother Benna was always harsh on those who poked their noses in her compound.
As Cynthia poured used water behind the fence,so was a aloud bass scream. In fear,Cynthia fell down. This prompted Akena to run madly towards her excusing himself .Akena's shirt was watery. When Cynthia realised how her lover's shirt looked like,she started apologizing endlessly,as it wasn't her intention to pour dirty water on him.
"Oh sorry sorry sorry my dear" Cynthia humbly apologised.
"It's okay. Besides,I am the one to blame." Replied Akena.
Both Akena and Cynthia were in love,and promised to marry each other when they grow old.
Akena had graduated from the University but never had any job. A reason as to why farming was giving him something to be in his pockets. Cynthia was in her senior six vacation. This humble couple had serious developmental plans,though they both came from poor families.
Cynthia feared her mother. She in fact never wanted any boy to visit her home. But to Akena,it was always her wish to beg her mother like him.
"Is your mother in?"
Asked Akena in fear."
"Do not worry,she has gone to town but will be back in one hour time" Answered Cynthia.
"Promise that we shall meet at the cage in the evening." Insisted Akena.
"Why not? It is a must. I cannot wait to meet you my love" answered Cynthia.
The cage was always their secret meeting point in the village. The two had planned and found a secret place where no one would tamper or eavesdrop their conversation. It was a centre that progressed their love aspirations.
The couple embraced each other as Akena left childishly. His love for Cynthia was beyond control. In fact, he had one time offered himself for torture at one of the party where Cynthia failed to dance with another guy.
CHAPTER THREE.
Akena and Opio had lived together for many years, being raised in their father's house. Opio never had love for education although his father's pension was transfered to pay for all his children school fees until they complete university education.
Opio had reached in Senior two when he was discontinued from school over a strike.
Opio was a tall dark skinned boy in his youthful age. His survival was not known but at least he had money talk for himself. He being the eldest son,he had secretly changed his father's will,and sold part of his father's property.
One day,he found Akena in the banana plantations trying to weed his beans.
"Stupid Akena,who told you to dig there??!!!" Shouted Opio.
Akena lifted his head trying to observe Opio from a distance,but could not say anything.
"Am I talking to a dumb person?" Insisted Opio arrogantly.
This time, Opio moved towards Akena in a speed that a serious old woman of the village would fail to measure.
He stripped off his shirt as he stood on his head ready to apply his striking skills.
"What do you want from me?"
Asked Akena.
"Stupid,I told you to vacate this family and find your way out. How stupid are you? For all these years,you just think you will keep on enjoying every food from our land yet you have yours somewhere else?
Remember,my father adopted you. You never cease to own anything here. You are not our blood. Its high time you found your blood. " says Opio."
"Seebo, remember we were born three brothers,why are you acting like someone from the grave?.
Answered Akena.
" grave to you stupid man. Who told you we are three? I am the eldest. We were born two although my young brother died at the age of two. We never expected you. My father just helped you replace my late brother who was kidnapped at a young age. You are nothing. In fact,if my father was still around,he would be telling you what I am telling you. I therefore count two you stop your stupid act of farming in my land.", insisted Opio.
In silence,Akena continued with his work. This angered Opio,whose temper strictly found Akena down. He punched his eyebrow,as Akena turned around in an anticlockwise motion.
The two fell down as Akena tried to excise his tactics from hammering Opio but Opio over powered him
It was the plantation to tell what happened as everything turned topsturvy.
Akena run away screaming for help from neighbours up to when he found his friend Andrew.
It was a real twist.
CHAPTER FOUR.
Every follower has got an admirer. This became the greatest move in Kaiho village where ladies of beauty would live to satisfy men's eyes.
As Cynthia approached the village square,so was Opio standing on his head. Opio had admired this beautiful queen,not knowing she was his step brother's lover. It was late in the evening.
Opio humbled himself as he tried to preach the gospel of love. All that Cynthia could talk was "leave me alone."
The more Cynthia rejected Opio's proposal,the more confidence Opio grabbed.
This angered Cynthia whose love for Akena was already planted.
This was all that she could say melodically.
"When sunshine sets,I think about my love.
When my lover comes into my mind,
Stupid people beg me for love.
When stupid people beg me for love,I start missing my hubby.
When I miss my hubby,my heart bleeds.
O love my Akena."
"What?which Akena do you love?" Asked Opio.
"Your brother of course!!!"
Replied Cynthia.
This disturbed Opio whose feelings for Cynthia had grown to reality.
"Cynthia,I too love you.
Please I am Akena's care taker. He is nothing at all. I am the only son holding my father's property. Besides,he is an adopted child." Confident Opio lamented.
This disturbed Cynthia. She opened her bag only to remove a kilogram of flour she had bought from the trading centre.
Opio continued begging for love until he found himself in a dark paradise. At least his dark skinned tested the beauty of a white man's skin.
As fast as she could,Cynthia took to heels.
Men of integrity realise their mistakes faster than any other person. In fact Opio thought his approach was not proper,it was the worst every winning man could apply. He excused himself after cleaning his face with a sponge he had picked from the nearby well.
CHAPTER FIVE.
"When situations turn black,most people find solutions." These were the great words of Andrew whose work in the village was to guide and counsel disgruntled families. Akena approached him one day over his brother's torture.
Andrew was the eldest in the village.
"My dear,I want you to explain to me whether truly Opio is my brother,due to how he treats me." Asked Akena.
"Oh,he is. And in fact he is your real blood brother. When your father was working in Northern Uganda,he fell in love with a young girl who gave birth to you. By that time. I think you were One year old.
So your mother decided to hand you over to your father at the age of two.
It was not easy,because your step mother had lost faith in her husband. But at least you were welcomed into the family.
" so,where on this earth could I find my mother?" Asked Akena.
"Oh,it was not easy. Your mother died in the war together with all her family. This contributed to the love your step mother had for you." Answered Andrew.
During the Northern war saga by the lords Resistance army led by Joseph Kony,most families lost lives and property. In fact Akena was lucky that his mother had abandoned him.
That's how Akena survived early death.
"So,Opio is not my real brother from the same womb.?" Asked Akena.
"Exactly. You share the same father. In fact your step mother had two sons,but the eldest was kidnapped before death demised your father and stepmother." Answered Andrew.
Akena was now ready to defend his integrity as a true son of Opolot.
"So my brother says I have no share on my fathers property.!!" Wondered Akena.
"You have a share. But it is up to you to be wise since you are a grown up." Advised Andrew.
Many youths had lost lives over property wrangles. According to Andrew,it was a wastage of time to find people quarrelling for land yet land too yearned for them.
"Thanks for your time." Said Akena.
"I am humbled my son. But always engage your brother into peaceful talks." Advised Andrew,as Akena stood to emphasise his confidence.
That evening,Akena was thinking about his progress in farming. No sooner had he finished planning for the next sale than the two men from town came to meet him. They had come to buy Akena's cabbages.
Joel,one of the men pulled a big envelope from his pocket and started counting 1234.
It was good amount. This made Akena very happy and comfortable. Opio was observing from the distance as the men left.
In that village, buyers would pay cash even before the plants became ready for harvest.
Opio approached him with confidence,opening his palms. He never said anything at first to Akena,but his silence meant that he wanted money from him.
Humble Akena pulled money from the envelope and gave it to him.
"Please ,let us be friends. You are my brother." Begged Akena.
After getting money from Akena, Opio left without mentioning anything.
Worried Akena followed him.
"I have no brother,my brother died. Leave my land and find your own." Said Opio.
Confused Akena started crying.
CHAPTER SIX
As Akena's love for Cynthia grew everyday,hatred between him and his brother Opio worsened. Opio started following every action and attempt made by Akena to Cynthia.
In fact,Opio wished and yearned for Cynthia's love.
One day at the cage,Cynthia and Akena were enjoying the beauty of love.
Running across the whole centre of trees was all they could do. The noise made helped Opio who was following their footsteps find out their meeting point.
The best alternative was done as Opio run to the centre to subscribe to his gang for the next action.
"Great men of the land,opportunity is here. Now,grab that so called Cynthia's lover but do not kill him." Commanded Opio.
As usual,the three boys masked themselves for that great mission,and took off.
"You should teach him the best love lesson ever in his life." Insisted Opio as the boys took off in agreement.
Akena was climbing a tree as Cynthia tried to pull him down comfortably.
The exciting mood was well structured even though both of them had no money for a big fun.
Akena slowly moved towards the second branch,Some noise from the nearby bush attracted Cynthia.
As soon as she jumped to touch Akena's leg,the Masked man murmured.
"Gwe seebo, you better stay away from this angelic queen. Hope our information
is clear." Insisted the masked men.
Hearing that sound,Cynthia took off due to fear. Her heart was beating like village Church drums. Her beauty was no more at that time of the attack.
Akena fell down,as he tried to run to save Cynthia's life,only to be challenged by the masked man hiding behind another tree. Helpless Akena could not manage fighting back. He was beaten and thrown on the side of the road. It was early in the evening but no one heard the attack.
Neither of the village women growing sorghum heard the attack until after some few minutes,Asere, an old woman found Akena lying unconscious seeking for help.
The good Samaritan called her brother to take helpless Akena to the nearby Hospital.
That evening Akena lived to narrate to her friends how the attack left her boyfriend dead. In fact,she run back to the scene only to find blood at the cage. Tears dropped from her blinking eyes.
She decided to run to Akena's home to reveal all that happened to Akena's brother Opio.
Confused Opio who saw Cynthia running while lamenting for the deceased stopped her on the way.
"Do not mind. Your boyfriend is not dead. In fact he is very fine. Let's go to check on him in the hospital. Its where I am going."
Opio said.
This approved Cynthia's confidence. "You mean Akena is still alive?" Asked Cynthia.
"Yes of course. Just follow me to the hospital. Advised Opio.
Akena was getting the first aid he deserved from the medical doctor. His face was bay injured,but at least he could speak well. When he saw Cynthia approaching,he smiled with ease,as he felt protection.
" even if I die now. I have at least seen you again." Said Akena.
Asere the good Samaritan was happy to see Akena's brother and Cynthia come in time.
Opio sat behind the door way,but could not say anything as his face looked sad.
It was that moment a brother confesses for not showing necessary care,since they were all grown ups. When Opio saw how injured Akena was,he thought love matters were to be left to those who manage them,but he was surprised to see his brother not giving up.
In fact Akena narrated how strong and royal he shall remain to Cynthia.
"It is my fault that you have been attacked. Had we not fallen in love,they wouldn't have attacked you. Please forgive me. I know,they were hunting for me. I rather die instead of losing you." Insisted Akena.
Tears run from Cynthia's eyes as Opio got more confused. All he could say was "people are jealous of us. But we shall overcome."
"Happy is every lady who lives to see her man fight in defence of a mere woman. I will die with you. Even if my mother looks for me,you are my love ever." Insisted Cynthia.
At that time, Opio wanted to burst as he thought of another plan. According to Opio,winning Cynthia's heart was like cutting the tree branch with a razor blade.
He therefore knelt down apologising to Cynthia over the forced love he demanded from her some time back.
"Thanks for loving my brother." He said.
This made Cynthia relieved and promised to be good always,as they shook hands.
CHAPTER SEVEN.
That Friday serene morning, Cynthia woke up with the lark. She held her usual hoe to the field which was far away from her home. The morning mist was too much. Cynthia's mother used to let her go alone to the field every Friday morning,something that made Cynthia's admirers alert.
As she crossed one way,some masked men held her throat. She couldn't make any alarm. It was a situation that everyone would not imagine. It was a morning murder. Helpless Cynthia's head was taken by the murderer's whose attitude became more wild.
Jack one of the murderers begged for he tam to vacate the murder scene to join the whole village in mourning for the deceased.
The news of Cynthia's death spread like gun fire. People from all walks of life gathered at the murder scene until the police raided the whole village arresting the suspects.
Little did Akena know that he was to be the first suspect until Andrew advised him to escape.
As by Andrew's advice,Akena took to hills up to town where he boarded a bus that was going to Kampala.
That day,police decided to raid Akena's home in search of the murderer since he was the boyfriend to the deceased as reported by some villagers.
Opio was busy polishing his shoes when police raided his home.
"Seebo,you are under arrest." The officer in charge of criminal investigations commanded.
Opio started trembling. His heart was beating like an animal going to be slaughtered.
"For what?" Opio asked in fear.
"For the murder of your girlfriend." The officer replied.
"I have no girlfriend. That means I am innocent. To hell with girlfriends." Answered Opio.
The officer commanded the policemen to arrest Opio until the chairman asked for Akena.
Opio was not aware of Akena's escape,and as a matter of fact,he was advised to help the police find him.
He was later taken at the police station to answer charges of murder.
Two months later,Cynthia's Mother Benna decided to forgive the suspects citing some incidences that may have led to the murder of her daughter.
"My daughter was beautiful. And I was aware that her beauty attracted many people's attention. I know the murderers may not be got. And even if they are got, my daughter won't be back again. I request this case to stop. But I tell you, jealous never pays." Benna said.
Opio and some other suspects were later released but would return to court after every two weeks.
CHAPTER EIGHT.
Ten years later,Akena a chapatti business man decided to advance his business by introducing Rolex on his menu. He was in the city centre.
One day,while at his stall,one customer engaged him in a conversation after having discovered him as some one he knew.
It was Kato his long time friend at the university.
"It is a great opportunity to find you brother" said Kato smilingly.
"Oh my dear friend. Its been long" Answered Akena.
The two friends had last met at the University. The fact that the city was too big,it would be hard for people to easily meet each other.
Kato was working in a non governmental organisation, and his major role was to find business opportunities to his company. He therefore tipped Akena on an opportunity,which Akena welcomed with ease.
That same day,Akena's business made very promising profits,something that made him comfortable. Together with Kato,they had planned to meet that evening for more discussion on how they would link together.
Akena would remember village moments and how he escaped to the city for rescue.
His girlfriend Cynthia would not get off from his mind.
When tears started flowing from his eyes,Kato got worried until Akena explained the village story reserving the name Cynthia.
"You do not need to worry. All that you went through, happened for reasons you never knew. God shall give you best moments in life. Forget. Good enough,you still have life" Kato advised.
Advising a friend meant a lot especially when facing difficult situations.
Akena was aging a reason as to why finding a lover was ever on his mind but Cynthia's death would make him forget love making.
Kato was also in plans of getting married but confirmed to Akena how his girlfriend kept on postponing days of marriage.
Business opportunities would solve everything on Akena's life. Therefore,Akena was promised to always take 100 chapatti daily to Kato's organisation."
"Great deal brother. Thanks giving is all I can offer. Answered Akena.
Both Akena and Kato resumed their long time relationship.
CHAPTER NINE
In the city suburb of Muyenga,there lived an angelic queen whose beauty boosted the economic activities of men around town. She was indeed the queen of beauty.
She belonged to the top noble families in Africa,a reason as to why her beauty was ever maintained.
Kato trembled in love motion trying to measure the center of his love to this queen whose name mesmerised all living creatures on the globe. Cynthia Ndaura was her name .Her glittering body was ever a fact because she proved her integrity always.
Kato opened his car's door to allow the angelic queen enter with ease. They were both in love.
Cynthia's love making was ever programmed. In fact she was the one to give Kato time for outings. That means,she was love controller. Even though Cynthia originated from noble family,her love for money would increase day to day.
She held her bag leaving Kato looking at the bar they were in.
Cynthia was to report for the family meeting as she claimed.
Cynthia Ndaura was a lady of high class,and only high class Guys would fall in for her.
The outing was awesome,as Cynthia stood for a short call,leaving her phone on table.
As soon as Cynthia left in the backyard of the bar, her phone started ringing. The phone call attracted Kato's attention to poke his eyes on Cynthia's phone. Little did he know that ladies want privacy. He therefore picked the phone from the table.
No sooner had he opened the phone than Cynthia entered with ease.
"What are you doing with my phone?"
Cynthia posed.
"My love,you have a missed call." Kato answered.
"How does that concern you.? You see,I hate men like you. In fact you have been entering my privacy for so long. What's wrong with you?" Cynthia wildly attacked Kato.Cynthia became uncomfortable especially when she read the missed call. It was OPs calling.
"Oh,it is my father's client calling. There is some business I need to finish with him in ten minutes. I need to get going." Insisted Cynthia.
She hurried making herself busy. Quietly, Kato stood up and held her hand saying."I'm sorry my love."
"Its okay. I was joking dear." Answered Cynthia as she left.
CHAPTER TEN.
Cynthia and Ops were in love. In fact,Ops was Opio's short form according to Cynthia. When Opio left the village after murder cases were discontinued, he came to the city after selling all the family property. He started up his own company that was dealing in the production of all household products. He was now a rich man not like the time he stayed in the village.
Opio's love for beautiful ladies started at an early age where he jealously wanted to fall in love with his step brother Akena's fiancee who was later murdered.
She entered the house with ease,as angry Opio shook his head.
"What's the meaning of this?" Asked Opio wildly holding a sachet of pilplan.
Confused Cynthia who thought Opio's call would bring joy on her face failed to talk anything. She was surprised.At
that time,Opio talked in a loud tone.
The fact that Cynthia came from a noble family couldn't save her from such humiliation because she loved Opio more than other guys.
"Baby I told you those are ulcer tablets." Answered Cynthia.
"To hell with your Ulcers. Now there is something fishy here. I have come to realise the true meaning of beautiful ladies. You are real problems to the society. Remember, you are not the only beautiful lady on earth. As far as I remember during my youthful stage,my brother escaped from the village over beauty.To make matters worse,I was imprisoned over beauty. Why can't you change.? I think I made a mistake to love you.moreover with the same name similar to my late brothers girlfriend." Warned Opio.
Surprised Cynthia failed to understand.
"What's the meaning of all this?"
She asked."
You better keep quiet or else I slaughter you alive just like I did ten years ago."
Angry Opio warned.
The situation was tense,as Cynthia tried to defend herself in vain.According to Opio,
Cynthia's love making was ever unpredictable as she one time deceived Opio that she suffered from Ulcers yet it was a trick.Cynthia never wanted to
get pregnant a reason as to why she used more of the piplans. To make matters worse,She had never slept with Opio,citing the sex before marriage attempt to be unholy.
"You better leave me alone if you are tired of me. Besides you are not the last born of all men." Cynthia posed as she grabbed her bag off to her fancy car.
Love is something unique. This made Cynthia more confident because her temper to both Kato and Opio proved that she was already in a steady a serious relationship with someone else..
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Kato and Opio were workmates. Little did they know,they shared the same girlfriend. As a boss,Opio's secrecy wouldn't be known by his juniors. Moreover he was employing Kato at his organization.
Kato was a professional architecture,a reason as to why Opio used him in his organisation once in a week,though he worked for a non governmental organisation.
That day,Opio was not in his usual mood. This made Kato lose concentration.
Both Kato and Opio had lost their lovers over stupidity but they both kept the secrecy.
It would be a shame for any lady to turn down a man,and the society gets to know. That's why grief rotted in their hearts.
"My boss you are not in your usual mood."
Kato observed.
"I am very Fine brother only that I didn't have enough sleep." Answered Opio.
With his papers, Kato presented previous week's reports on the project he was meant to complete.
"This is great work." Opio observed.
"My pleasure." Answered Kato smilingly.
For many years, Opio's company faced a challenge of projects failing to be complete in time. But Kato's hard work and enthusiasm made it possible to register many profits.
Kato's approach proved to Opio how important business agreements can contribute to the company's growth and development.
"I am also considering my man who supplies chapatti to our organisation help you save on breakfast expenses to your staff" Kato promised.
"Please,do it for me. How are his fairs?" Asked Opio.
"You can imagine,he gives a10%discount on every supply." Kato answered.
"Good business then. Please let us engage him." Says Opio.
Kato immediately grabbed his phone dialing Akena.
CHAPTER TWELVE
It was always rich men daughters plight to marry simple guys from average families. A reason as to why Cynthia's love making started differentiating.
That Sunday morning,Cynthia in her new Harrier drove up to her new lovers home.
The chapatti maker's love for Cynthia became real and genuine since his youthful girlfriend possessed beauty like that of Cynthia Ndaura had.
"You have made me forget my late girlfriend Cynthia. I will smile and live to celebrate our marriage confidently. I love you Cynthia." Akena joyfully spoke his mind.
Cynthia was busy explaining her past relatioslonships before tears fell from his face.
"Why are you crying my dear?" Akena asked.
"Your story makes me cry my love." Cynthia answered.
"Worry not my love. That is gone,as long as I have you." Akena insisted.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
It was at the beginning of New month. The company was well equipped with new recycling materials,for job seekers had come for interviews. Akena sat in the corner,silent. Kato too,was there. Certainly Akena was not the same person who ten years back had struggled with Opio.
Opio came in with a big file. Everybody stood in silence. Akena had prepared himself for this moment. But now,when Opio opened his eyes,Akena felt like hiding under the table.
"What?" Exclaimed Opio in surprise.
Akena peered through the darkness on his face.
"Are you Akena?" Asked Opio as tears run from his eyes.
Everybody in the room became confused as Kato failed to understand what was going on.
"What is going on?."Kato feared that something had happened.
Akena looked up and saw Opio,trembling.
" nothing," Opio said quietly, "I know Akena. Its a long story." There was no pride in his voice..
Meanwhile,Akena was more confused.
Kato proved concern over what was going on.
"I have often come here. I have never seen this. Please something fishy is going on." Kato insisted.
Indeed, there was confusion in the room. Both Akena and Opio could not say anything.
Kato had never seen his friend like that,with tears from his eyes. He felt weak in the knees and thought he was wrong to come with Akena.
"I am sorry my dear brother for offending you." That's what Opio could say.
Akena never wanted to talk. But thoughts came and flooded his heart. His former Cynthia who had died early came into his mind.
"Excuse me, let's go in the private room." Shouted Opio.
People who had come for interview kept silent for a while as they decided to go back home.
"Going back home is not the immediate solution," shouted Kenneth who had come for interview.
"I agree with you brother. We better be patient and wait." Replied Kamanzi.
The private room was a small triangular building with a roof of white tiles. Opio moved across the room wrapped in thought. He looked at his watch,it looked small on his wrist. All he could say was "I am sorry."
Kato sat on a stool waiting to hear one word from his friend Opio.
"Its a long story. You see way back, I and Akena lived in the village under one roof. We belong
to the same father," Lamented Opio."Jesus
Christ." Kato Exclaimed.
Akena was now relieved to speak his mind.
Opio later promised to offer any assistance to make him happy again.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
News over Cynthia's new boyfriend started circulating around town.
Very many Cynthia's admirers became more disturbed including Opio who never resigned the relationship like Kato.
As a matter of concern,Opio started mobilising town boys to follow Cynthia's footsteps.......
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.....continues in disastrous concern 2..