The Darkest Hour - Season 1 - Episode 11

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The Darkest Hour - Season 1 - Episode 11

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In front of the cyber cafe, David waited patently inside the blue camry car with black glasses. He glanced at his wrist watch again:
5:45pm. He began to lose hope.
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On the other hand, Udoka had not prepared. She was still on the cushion even when the rain had stopped.
“Udoka” Monica called her when she stood up from the bed after a short sleep. “Are you still here? The rain has stopped”
“I’m nervous, Monica. Moreover, i don’t have a good cloth to wear” Udoka replied.
“What cloth were you putting on before the guy saw you? You can wear that one because he probably liked it that’s why he came to you at the first time” Monica smiled at her words. “That’s my own idea oh coz i don’t know how these things work” she added then Udoka smiled too.
“Please, follow me” Udoka requested.
“No oh! Mother will suspect. And moreover, i can go there and cause confusion”
“What will i even say if i get there?”
“Like i said, i have no idea. Why don’t you ask Sunny or Trust” Monica suggested.
“I better remain here than asking them” Udoka objected.

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David came out from the car and occasionally checking the time. The cold weather became unbearable even with the jacket he wore to prevent it, so he entered into the car again. Just as he glanced at the side mirror, he saw Udoka coming out from a tricycle. She wore a pair of trouser and a top with flat cover shoe on her feet. She packed her natural hair backwards with a faint make-up: powder and white wetlips. David came out immediately and opened the door for her but she hesitated with her hands folded.
“Get in” David said still holding the door.
“Whose car is..”
“My dad’s” David interrupted.
Udoka glanced at him then entered before he closed the door. He also entered to put the key in the ignition but stopped. He noticed that she was feeling cold, therefore, he pulled his jacket and covered her with it.
“Thanks” Udoka said and wore it properly.
“Welcome” David smiled admiring her beauty. “You look beautiful” he added.
“Thanks. Can we go now?”
“Sure” David drove out with all the glasses closed. Nobody could see them but they can see everybody. As they drove, David’s phone rang then Udoka glanced at the caller, ‘Sandra’ but averted her eyes. David picked the call with a hand and handled the stirring with another hand.
“Hi, Dave”

“Hi, I’m driving. I’ll call you when i get home” David said and cut the call immediately.
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Udoka found herself in a restaurant still with the jacket on her body sitting opposite David. A table with food stood inbetween them. David was eating while Udoka was lazy enough to put a spoon into her mouth. That was evidence of nervousness.
“Are you okay?” David broke the silence.
“Yes” Udoka replied.
“Then smile”

Udoka smiled remembering his statement about girls smiling.
“Do you have a sister?”
“Yes, my twin”
“Twin?” David stopped eating.
“Yes, we are the only children of our mother”
“Wow..” David took a spoonful rice while she did the same too.
“Do you also have a sister?” Udoka tried to be lively.
“Yes, my twin” David replied.
“Twin?” Udoka asked surprisingly.
“Kidding!” David laughed.
“Silly boy” Udoka smiled.
“She’s my younger sister”
“Ok. Where are u from?” Udoka asked again.
“I’m from Ndiogoro village though i don’t visit home regularly” David replied.
“Ndiogoro?” Udoka repeated surprisingly. Her spoon rested on her plate while her eyes fixed on David.
“Yes, any problem?”
“No” Udoka began to eat again.
“Are you sure?” David was still inquisitive but she kept quiet. “Where are you from too?” he added.

“My father’s hometown is Ndiogoro too” Udoka replied.

“Wow..what a coincidence? How’s your father?”
“He’s late”
David suspended his food and consoled her with a word. When he tried to push further about her father and hometown, Udoka prevented him. They also discussed about their academy before both remained quiet. David held one of her hands in the silence and looked in her eyes. “Your beauty is incomparable” he began. “There is nothing that occupies my mind the most except you ever since i met you. Your image and beauty keep reflecting in my mind each night. I feel like I’m connected to you emotionally. Please, will u be part of my life?”
Udoka had been staring and listening to words she had never heard before except on television. She glanced at David’s hand which clutched with her’s on the table then looked at him again. She didn’t know what to say but found herself asking, “What do you mean by part of your life?”
“It simply means that i want a relationship with you” David replied.
“Like boyfriend and girlfriend?”
“Yes, please, don’t say no”
Udoka gently withdrew her hand from his and placed it together with the other hand under the table. “David?” she began. “I’m afraid of my response coz sincerely i haven’t done this kind of thing before and..” she paused. She wanted to tell him about them not being accepted in their father’s hometown but suddenly bent her face down.

“And what?” David asked.
“Nothing” Udoka raised her head trying to withhold her tears. “I’m sorry, i can’t accept your request” she added.
David was heartbroken. Therefore, he stared at her speechlessly. He never expected that, but something was obvious to him; that Udoka had something she didn’t want to tell him. “Udoka” he began. “I know you’re troubled and that’s the reason you don’t want to accept my proposal. Talk to me, what’s the problem?”
“Nothing” Udoka replied.
“Then why the refusal? Don’t you love me?”
Udoka kept quiet. She brought up her hand on the table unknowingly then David held it again.
“I love you so much. I promise to keep my words. Nothing matters to me the most now” David added but there was no positive response..
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