The Darkest Hour - Season 1 - Episode 24

4 years ago

The Darkest Hour - Season 1 - Episode 24

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AT JUMBOSCO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

Sandra arrived at David’s apartment after he left. She found Mike sitting on the bed with his eyes fixed on a cell phone. She wore a high heel shoe on a pair of jean trouser which increased her height. On her elbow was a bag handing for admiration.

“Welcome, Sandra”
“What of David?”
“Oh, he just left. I thought he told you”
“No, to where?” Sandra moved forward and sat on the bed looking at Mike.
“To the village” replied Mike.

“Why?”
“To see someone he claims to miss”
Sandra gradually averted her eyes from him sadly and thoughtfully. Blood seemed to stop running in her vein due to jealousy. Therefore, she quietly stood up at the very sight of Mike and walked towards the door. The sound of her shoes was the only thing heard at that moment. Just at the door, Mike called her then she flung her hair as she looked back. Without a word, Mike stood up to her in a very close range staring into her eyes. He gently slid her hair down, touched her cheek and brought down his hand.

“What?” Sandra said.
“Isn’t it better to stop pouring water on a stone?” queried Mike.
“What do you mean by that?”
“Are you dating David? You should be aware that he doesn’t love u. So i suggest you give another man a chance”

Sandra gazed at Mike for a while. She slid her her, clutched the door knob and went out without a single word. Then Mike exhaled heavily..

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Few hours later inside the campuse, students hung around at everything that can be regarded as shelter especially at the ‘Love Garden.’ Students who just resumed school or came back from a long distance could be seen walking from the gate to their various lodges. Suddenly, Mike sighted Enest with a small bag hanging behind him. He called him after which he drew closer and shook hands with him.

“I just saw you few days ago. Where are you from?” Mike asked.

“Just coming back from the village for a festival” Enest replied then Mike laughed. “What’s so funny, guy?”
“You mean you traveled to your village all because of a festival?”
“And what’s wrong with that?”
“It looks as if u are a typical village boy”
Enest smiled. “You can call me that coz i grew up in the village. I can’t miss any event there”
“So, how was it? Did u see or do anything special?” Mike asked.
The question took Enest’s mind to Monica who he save from a scary masquerad. Then he smiled while Mike frowned.

“Why smiling?”
“Guy, forget that thing” Enest shook his hand and left.
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THE NEXT DAY
David took the next available bus to Ezikukwu. The weather looked favourable coz there was no radiation from the sunlight. He came down from the bus wearing the red jacket and hanging the bag Udoka first saw him with at the cyber cafe. He looked simple, yet handsome as he trecked into the heart of the village. He asked several people about the resident of twins or madam Rose but none gave him a positive answer until he met Faith. She was on short black skirt and yellow top.
“Hey, excuse me” David called her attention. She turned. The mind of education, value and maturity engulfed her brain when she saw him. Therefore, she was not only forced to give him attention but also listen to him.
“My name is David. I’m lookin for someone named Udoka Williams”
“Is she a twin?” Faith asked.
“Exactly!”
“I hope no pro..”

“No, problem” interrupted David.
David followed Faith simultaneously. His heart filled with joy for finally getting someone who would take him to his love. He had had several relationships that crashed on the way and never felt the way he had been feeling for Udoka. What must be so special about this girl? That was a question David couldn’t figure out the answer. Sandra had indirectly been seeking for his love. Of course, he knew about it but decided to keep mute coz of a reason he couldn’t figure out too.

Faith occasionally admired his outfit and wondered why he wanted to see Udoka.
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At the local resident of Mrs Williams who wasn’t at home, the twins came out from the house with buckets in their hands. Obviously they were on their way to the stream putting on the same colour of clothes: skirt and top. Their thighs were visible making any man wonder what lies in between them. They parked their hair backwards. The only thing different was the colour of their footwears.

“Let me get something inside” Udoka went back into the house.
“I’m leaving” Monica stepped out.
“Wait for me!” came the echo of Udoka’s voice.

Just then, Monica sighted Faith coming with a young boy who she didn’t know. Her eyes fixed on them until they drew closer. However, David began to smile thinking he was seeing Udoka but after noticing how Monica gaze at him strangely, he frowned. Even Faith was confused coz she didn’t know whether the girl standing before her was Udoka or Monica.
“Hi, Faith” Monica broke the silence.
“Hi, this person wants to see Udoka or are you..” Faith looked at David.

Before Monica could forge ahead with the answer to the question, Udoka rushed out but slowed down when she saw David.
“David?” she called surprisingly with a low voice then all gaze at her.

Instantly, David began to smile again. “Udoka”
“David!!” Udoka threw off the bucket in her hand and ran towards him. Seeing such excitement, the two other girls adjusted away as they hugged tightly. Udoka’s legs left the ground and stretched backward as her hands and other part of her body engulfed David’s body who flung her around then dropped her.
Meanwhile, Monica and Faith were already glowing with smile. It was like a movie to them.

“How did you locate this place!” Udoka asked still holding David’s hands. Her eyes never departed from his.
“It’s a long story. The most important thing is that i have found you” replied David.
“But you shouldn’t..” Udoka was interrupted by a cough from her sister who wanted to be part of the movie. She smiled then introduced the girls to David…
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