One Wrong Turn

Episode 44

I had lost the man i love, i’ve been tricked by
my friend, i didnt even know who i was
anymore. It all seemed my whole life was
falling apart before my very eyes. Other than
the fact that we made a lot of noise, no one
really cared about us
I picked my self up from the floor and walked
away slowly. As i stepped outside, i felt a
peppery s£nsat!on around my face, so i looked
at my face in a mirror. Tiny fingernail marks
spattered all over. It was obvious i had been
in a fight.

I boarded a taxi and headed to Ehis’s hostel. I
told myself that if i explained the situation to
him and pleaded profusely, he would forgive
me.

My heart throbbed as i alighted the taxi. I
took several wobbly steps towards Ehis’s
room. I was thirsty and tired.

The hostel was in its usual state, loud music
and jobless boys strolling in their singlets and
boxers. This time i paid no attention to their
whistling and cat calls. I walked straight up
the stairs towards Ehis’s room.

I stood right outside his door, drew in a lot of
air and knocked on his door repeatedly, there
was no response. I could here some
movements within the house, i knew he was in
there.

I called out his name, and the movement in
the room came to a halt. Few seconds later,
Ehis opened the door. He wasnt wearing any
shirt, his boxers hung freely from his hips. He
was sweating profusely.

He planted himself at the doorway to prevent
my entering. I looked down at the floor, and
discovered a female footwear. I looked up at
Ehis in disappointment. The look of
indifference in his eyes tore my spirit.

He was definitely with another girl.
“Ehis why? ” i asked coldly, with tears running
down my cheek.

” why? Ok lets see. I wanted to take you out
this morning, but you said you were busy with
school. Only for me to find out you were doing
my cousin” he replied mockingly.
“its not like that, you are the only guy i have
ever been with please believe me” i fell on my
knees and intensified my tears, hoping to
soften his heart.
“really? If i didnt catch you today i would have
believed you. You are a cheap prostitute, go
and continue your runs, i’m through with you.

I have replaced you” Ehis slammed the door
close, leaving me helpless on the floor.

I remained stationary for about five minutes,
before i could get up and walk. I struggled to
my feet and made my way out of the
compound. I had to go back to school.

The ride back to school was exhausting, it felt
like the longest ride i had ever been on. My
whole appearance was a mess. I was dirty and
sweating, with finger marks on my face. But i
could care less.

Different thoughts surged through my mind, i
kept wondering what would change after
today, as one fact had become obvious. I
wasn’t the girl i used to be.

I arrived in school at the nick of time, the bell
signalling the end of the break had just
sounded. I rushed into the gatehouse to
change quickly into my uniform. The gateman
kept staring at me with a surprise look on his
face.

I dragged myself all the way to my classroom.
Hannah was already seated, but Ruth was no
were around. She looked at me with contempt
and hissed. I couldn’t care less.

I rested my head on the desk and slept off. My
whole body ached. I had no idea how long i
had slept, but a stray thought woke me up. I
hadn’t seen Ruth.

I pinged her repeatedly, but the messages
were not read. I called her phone repeatedly,
without response. At this point, i grew slightly
worried. But my sadness and aches prevented
me from seeking further measures.

Hours past, and the closing bell rang. Ruth
still wasn’t back. Anxiety overwhelmed me, i
feared something bad might have happened to
Ruth. I was convinced she had no prior
knowledge of Hannah ‘s plot. Could she have
met a more bitter consequence than me? I
wondered within me.