BEREA: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF 'SIGNS' - EPISODE 8

"Romoke, have you heard?" A maiden going to the river with her friend asked.

"I have not heard, so tell me." The other maiden replied.

"I heard the Oba is seriously sick and is at the point of death."

"Fummiii!" Romoke shouted.

"What is it ehn? Why should I lie with such things? I am not lying oo!" Romoke said feigning annoyance.

"I'm sorry, Don't be angry!" "If it is the truth, then he does not deserve to die."

"He is a good man and very generous." Fummi said.

"Oh life, today you are alive, tomorrow be you are gone."Romoke thought aloud
"Hmm!" Fummi sighed. Silence reigned as each was lost in thought until a honk startled them.

The saw a big bus coming towards them.

"Which one is this oo?" Romoke asked.

They bus stopped in close to them.

Darasimi and Dave got down.

"Good afternoon ladies."

"Good afternoon lady." Romoke replied.

Fummi shifted and stylishly hid behind Romoke. She did not know what it was but the lady's face was shining brightly.

She could not look at her. She took a look at Dave and almost opened her mouth in shock.

She could not deny the fact that he is handsome.

She had seen many handsome men but he seem exceptional.

"it could be because of his polished appearance." She thought.

She noticed he was also looking at her; she smiled shyly and threw her face away.

"Please we are going to the palace, can you direct us."

"It's not far, take this route..." Fummi gave the direction and pulled her friend away.

Dara and Dave returned to the bus. Dave had a hard time getting the picture of Fummi out of his head. He had stood there drooling, when she smiled at him, he almost lost control."

"You are here for mission work." He reminded himself.

A servant hurried in and prostrated.

"Lakunle, what is it?" Iyalode asked.

"Some people are outside... they said they want to see the king."

"Call them in." Iyalode Instructed.

The servant hurried away.

Dara and Dave were ushered...

Ezekiel Esther.