I began talking to emotionally blackmail the driver. Quickly
he pulled over. Kukua, is your mother sick? He asked. Yes my brother, my mother
is on a dying bed, that is why I applied for this domestic job to be able to
help her survive. I responded. Why then are they accusing you of having eyes on
brother Caleb? He asked. Before I got employed, I told Caleb about my family
predicaments and he has been sympathizing with me since then. My brother look
at me, what do you think can happen between Caleb and I? I don't even deserve
him, and I am nowhere near his class. I have never dreamt or even hallucinated
over that. Never! I responded almost in tears. That's alright Kukua, I will
take you back to Praso, but please, promise you are not going to go anywhere
near Caleb, because if you do and they find out, I will loose my job. He
pleaded. I promise not to put you into any trouble. I responded. He drove me
back to Praso, and I got down happily. I checked the time and it was past 12pm.
I hurriedly walked to where I was supposed to meet Caleb, but unfortunately, he
was not there. I wish I knew his office, but I didn't. God what do I do now? I
don't have anywhere to stay and I don't have any family member to go to. I
thought sadly. I sat there till later in the evening, but there was no sign of
Caleb. I then used the money on me to rent a guest room, since Curtis and Cally
had taken almost all my money from me. Early the next morning, I went to sit at
where I was to meet with Caleb the previous day, hoping to see him. I sat there
for hours, but he didn't show up. I was so hungry, so I stood up to get some
food across the road. I bought the food and whiles walking back to where I was
seated, I saw Caleb driving away. Quickly I dropped the food and began
shouting. Caleb!!!! Caleb!!!! Caleb!!! Unfortunately, the glasses were rolled
up so he didn't hear me. I run after the car as if I could catch up with him,
but he was long gone. Aaaahhh! Why did I get up? Why did I even go to buy food?
I believe he came to check if he could see me. I thought sadly as I walked back
to pick the food from the floor. When I got there, I saw goats feeding on it. I
angrily chased them away and picked the rest. Out of sadness, I couldn't eat
much. I ate a little and saved the rest for supper. The money on me was
finished, so I had no option than to sleep at where I had seated since morning.
I spread my cloth on the floor, and in seconds, sleep carried my miserable self
away. After some hours, I felt someone pulling my cover cloth. I quickly woke
up in fear. Who are you? I sleepily shouted. Kukua, sorry for scaring you. I
wanted to be sure if it is you, before I wake you up. It was Caleb. Caleb! I
can't believe you are here! I exclaimed happily. Yes it is me Kukua. It is me.
He responded sadly. But Caleb, it is late, why are you here at this hour? I
asked. Kukua I have been searching this whole town for you but to no avail.
What happened? Why did you resign? Did I offend you? And why didn't you show up
for the 11am meeting you scheduled? He asked. I took my time and narrated
everything to him. From how Curtis and Cally forced me out of the house, and
how the driver sympathised with me. Kukua I am so sorry. Sorry for all the
troubles I've put you through. Caleb sadly apologized. Caleb, you must go and
come back tomorrow for a discussion. I said. No Kukua, I have informed the
household that I am traveling for a business trip in the nation's capital. I
did that to have time to roam this town in search of you. He responded. I have
also rented a room at one of the hotels, let's go there and talk. He added. A
hotel? Caleb, is it right for the two of us to be in a hotel together when
people know you will soon be getting married? I asked. The rooms are separate
Kukua, besides, I don't know why I don't care anymore. Please let's go. He
responded. I joined him in the car and off, we sped.
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