THE AUGUST BREAKFAST

Episode 4

I wouldn’t mind throwing off my nightie and jumping into a drum of water. March this year came with precipitated heat. I lay on the floor tiles cursing the Power holding company for withholding the electricity for three days,it should have occurred to them the threatening and undeserved state of the month and hastily done with whatsoever tampering with their duty. I took a glance at my phone—damnit, it’s still 12;45 a.m.

I rolled towards the kitchen door,sat up and cursed myself for taking the energy drink. Christy had insisted that I make do with a bottle, prior informing the effects of the caffeine on sleep ability especially when one exceeds a bottle. My eyes shun round the room like rat after an escape route. Standing up,my breast dangled and gave a flap sound. I felt a strange feeling,it creeps slowly and suddenly overwhelmed my entire thinking ability. I took my phone, flash a light on my groin,an opposing thought battled and drove me to Senses. It has been long...three weeks since I met Micheal and Emeka seems to be unconcerned about our sexual life, apparently trying to give me more time to heal from the trauma and subsequently heal from his injury.

I dashed into the kitchen,on the tap and watched the water runs down the basin. I took a handful,washed my face, another handful and gulped it . It didn't change anything,I presumed probably the energy drink must have had a wonderful effect in eliciting a high sexual lipido.

" Maybe I should try it once,it wouldn't be bad moreover,it has no outstanding course with the usual sexual experiences" I mused and walked back into the room.

I have started feeling an accumulated moist in between my legs and inside my flap. I pushed my fingers through my panties and felt it,the sensation that follows got ecstatic,I moved to continue. A sudden vibration on my phone stole my gut,I stopped abruptly,stared at my moistened fingers and perceived it.

" Gush ! " I smiled and dashed into the bathroom to wash my hands.

" Hey " Christy voice sounded lively from her end of the call.

" Awake?" I asked , trying to clean my hands with the towel whilst supporting the phone with my shoulder on my ear.

" Yes,I am with boyfriend"

" Which of them?'' I asked not surprised though.

I heard her laughed hysterically at her end,but it seemed like she was more perturbed,her words were filled with emotions.

" There was a shot close to my house this evening" She softly said

"Shot?" I asked shocked and in bewilderment.

" Yes,and I am afraid the police will show up this time around...an officer was shot along his school Anti-cult friend by an undiclosed cult group.

I brought down my phone and stared at it for a while,I could hear her telling more about the murder.

" They shot him multiple times,hey girl ! I was there and saw it all. I was out to buy sanitary pad when the boys stormed the eatery nearby,I assumed they must have been on tail for long. The police man was shot first while still pleading to be spared because of his newly married pregnant wife. I think the friend tried to intervene and got a shot in his chest".

Her narration got goosebumps forming a cluster in my spine. I wondered if she actually saw it all,I couldn't fathom Christy beholding a gruesome murder and still had an hour to live. That fellow is too good to see a mere blood drop from a wound. I promised to hear more at the office the next day and hung up.

A sudden noise from outside got my attention. It was horrific.I excused myself from Christy and dashed out to ascertain the cause of the noise.

" Oh wao ,I would like it to rain tonight" I said and smiled.

Down the floor, people ran around trying to grab their clothes hung outside from being sent off the fence by the heavy breeze. A fat lady got my attention,she struggled to run at a quick and mistakenly stepped on a stone. The sound of her fall threw me off sincerity and pity,I lost my control and burst Into a laugh, whilst trying to cover my mouth to avoid attracting attention. She wouldn't ever believe that the action is accidental,I heard her screaming and cursing the devil. Nature has no respect and understanding of plight of anyone,the heaven opened its fingers and heavy downpour sent her scraping for her clothes. I went back,lay on the bed,eyes closed and finally dozed off.

The sound of the foot steps running towards me was like that of an elephant in pursuit. The crowd rushed towards the Daily market from the junction. I was about entering into a minibus.

" Make una run o, the cult boys are here " I heard a woman shouting from the crowds running for their life.

I quickly stepped down,held my shoes on my hands,hand bag safely clung,I took a race towards my hostel.

" Damnit ", the gate has been locked from inside,I shouted the name of the house care taker on recognizing his voice from the crowds that took protection in the compound. I stole a glance at the road I came from,a sound of gunshots has filled the air,I saw the boys approaching on foot and a car accompanying them shooting sporadically in the air. I was dazed,what has given them the gut to openly exhibit such illegal match in daylights.

I bang on the gate and kept shouting the name of the care taker. I couldn't explain how sudden it was,I tried to look back,the street has gone empty. I should have taken another option than relying in this god-punish-son of a man to open the gate. I went flat and face down. A multiple shot rung at my ear,my legs shook in fear,I could feel a dropping of urine in my pants,while sweats find its way on my armpits. Somewhere close,a man was begging them to hear him out and subsequently show mercy...it was close,I closed my eyes and remembered my kidnapping ordeal. A shot brought me back to reality.

I guessed they must have left as I heard the scratch of a tire taking a reverse and then zoom off through the empty street towards the road. I lost every gut,I lay still till I heard people trooping out and a hand touched my shoulder.

" Get up Chisom"

I sprung up in an instant,it was the care taker. I bounced on him, kicking and hitting him with every energy reserved in my veins.

" I am sorry, please stop...stop !" He pleaded and knelt down while people rushed to hold me from leaching more fist on his bare head.

" What's her problem,what did he do to you young girl ?" An average man asked from my back.

" I am sorry Chisom,I will explain" The care taker kept pleading.

I left him,looked at the direction of the last shot. A young man laid in the gutter in cold blood oozing out of his neck, chest and head. I felt dizzy and lightheaded. Flash of pictures of the butchered remains of the girl in the hotel distorted my sight,I lost focus and sat down on the dust. I couldn't see ,I heard people wailing and shouting,while some were trying to analyze the insecurities ravaging the capital and the inability of the Police to curtail the excesses.

" What would you have wish them to do since you people called for the end of the Sars?" I heard a man asked while trying to gain myself back.

" When the so called police department was in existence,were there no killings, kidnap and robbery ? A times be logical with your analysis old man" Someone dropped a counter motion.

" Don't dare call me old man next time ! ,Am I older than your wretched father ? " The first man asked in vehement.

" Hope you people heared him calling my dead father wretched ?, There's no problem,I marked your face" The young man said and walked out of the crowd.

" You should be careful with how you talk in the public " Someone close advised the first man " you couldn't can tell if he's among, probably stationed to know what's going on after the shot."

I stood up,stared at the two men and walked out of the arena.

Back in my room,I threw myself face down on my bed, thoughts and pictures of the kidnapped incident kept distorting my sanity, creating a self made traumatized state. I gently stood up and went for my purse,I felt the urge to speak to My boss. I got to the door where I flung the purse and picked it up,I hastened to bring the phone out as a call came in. It was my boss— a coincidence.

" Hey Chisom, I heard there was a shot at your street?" He asked ignoring my pleasantries.

I was mute.

" Are you okay?" His voice sounded so concerned.

" I saw it sire,it happened right at my nose. Just across my stand" I said amidst a whimper.

He was silent,for few seconds I could only hear his breathing. He sighed and exhaled deeply.

" You need to stay back...take a day off and try and get a companion. I will call to check up later in the day". He assured and bid a farewell

Another call came in instantly as he dropped. It was Emeka.

" Baby,how are you? I heard someone was killed in your area?"

At the hearing of his voice,I left out a cry and began to sob profusely.

" Talk to me,you don't seem to be okay. What's the problem?"

" I need to get out of here,I need you right now ...I want to leave here right now! " I emotionally complained and fall back to my bed.

" Alright dear,but what's the problem right now? "

" I saw him Mich. He was shot beside me"

" Goodness!" I heard him shout in despair " should I come and pick you or would you be able to get to here?"

" I will be there soon".

I stared at my phone,Christy was calling. I begged Micheal to hung the call and switched to her call. Instantly I stopped crying; I think my emotional message has gotten to the appropriate body,no need of further game.

" Hello girlie'' Christy sounded cold.

" Hey"

" Hope you're safe? I heard about the shooting"

" I am not okay Christy,I am damn traumatized" I screamed In disgust.

She was silent,cold and withdrawn. She has been there for me since the traumatic weeks after my kidnap. She has come to understand my state more like I feel in such times.

" Coming to work?"

" No,the Manager gave me a day off" I replied and cuddled my pillow. I felt a chip of ache making a line through my frontals. I covered my face with my left palm and exhaled.

" He was the one that first got the information and relay it to us here" She said and paused, apparently waiting for a response.

" He was shot beside me...I saw it happened again. Christy what a coincidence we had together"

" I will see you after work"

" Not in this house dear,I am leaving this vicinity for my sanity sake". I protested.

" To"

" Emeka"

She burst into a boisterous laughter.i was confused and wished she was close for a spank. Was it not worth leaving my hostel to get emotional support somewhere? I mused and waited for her to speak.

" Hope you understood why I left to my boyfriend's house last night?"

That wasn't funny to me, I stood up from the bed,pleaded for a break and hung up the call. I picked up my handbag, empty the content and picked another bigger bag from the wardrobe. I hastily had a flesh bath,wore another cloth, arranged a new dress for tomorrow's work and a few undies on the bag and sluggishly walked out of the room.

In the bus,the passengers were busy with different issues ranging across economy, politics and the war in Europe. I clung my purse close to my chest and prayed to reach my destination sooner.

" Did you heard about the shooting yesterday at ifite ?" A young man asked a colleague closeby, which attracted more attention from the rest of the passengers.

" Yes"

" I assume that must be the unknown gunmen ravaging the capital. I disagree if the boys must be cultists' ' The first man protested.

" Young Man, they're all in the same coat. Our government has failed us,even the police are not assured of security in this country." A fair man in a faded suit retorted.

" Those boys were brutal. I watched as they shot the police man,then his friend, an Anti-cult who tried to subdue them" The first man revealed more.

I took a glance at him,his eyes were on me. I shoved my head from his direction and looked through the window. I wondered who must have exaggerated the story;him or Christy, something was not adding up.

" There was a shot today as well at Unizik junction" The driver spoke for the first time.

" What !" They asked in unison and bewilderment.

" I am still to understand what this generation is after " an old woman chipped in, whilst adjusting her head veil. " During our days, deaths are rare and sycophants are not found in the streets. I weep for this generation and the one to come''.

The bus went silent. I would have loved to oppose her assertion. I took a deep breath and stared at her. Maybe she has forgotten that the sycophants in power were the young men of her time,who have made the country a laughing stock; breeding corruption and decadence in every sphere of life. What would they have offered,less the ambitious desire to die in the seat and siphon the country's treasury outside the shore. Were they not the ones that gave birth to those present generation so-called paychophants? I think I wept for their generation for giving out cankerworms to the society—Snake will never miss breeding a reptile.

" News today had it that the accorded Super Corp Musa Yetima was caught in a criminal net" The fair man broke the silence.

" That has been my prayer " The young man projected enthusiastically.

" I will drop at the next bus stop sir " I said.

I stole another glance at the young man—probably in his old twenty years. He was obviously gentle,but I had a reminder that those in that cloak are better off the worst.

" Hello lady,do you know me?" I heard him ask as I backed and made my way towards the street opposite.

Two poles away,i got to Emeka's house. He was outside the balcony apparently trying to reach me on a call. He wore a brood countenance,an expression that added more discomfort to my state. Probably he ascertained my mind, and quickly loosen his face...curls of smiles appeared tentatively, making him look more handsomely. I met him halfway on the staircase,he hugged me and breathed softly near my ear—withdrawing suddenly,he stared at my face for short while, smiling,he brought me back to his arms. I felt loved and peaceful.

" You will be okay darling" He muttered, released himself and walked me to his apartment with our hands gripped.

The sun has drawn its scepter, though not harsh and penetrating. It widened its rays, drawing its fingers across every horizon...but that was too bad for the morning. They would say,it is good for the body especially for the kids — jaundice babys at most. I only fancy it for my selfie,such an amorous feeling of having a brighter view and creating an Instagram traffic...the joy seeing hundreds of comments on Facebook and admirers expressing their awe.

" When did you prepare this?" I asked immediately I set eyes on the food Emeka brought out from the kitchen. That was really enticing and salivative.

" Immediately we were done with the call. Had to rush down,got few vegetables and, knowing that you love vegetable soup garnish with fresh fish. I thought it would lighten your mood" He said smiling and stood like Egyptian mummy before me.

I quickly dashed into the kitchen,washed my hands and devour the food in a haste. It was delicious,Emeka is understandably a wonderful chef. I stared at him, dammit,it occurred to me I should have invited him to join me.

" Is it necessary to invite you to join me in your house and in the food you served ?" I asked and took a bite at a piece of the fresh fish,then grab the tiny meat also on the soup and threw in to mingle with the fish. I grabbed a bottle of water, stretched it towards him .

" Help me pour some in the cup" He was staring at me with mouth agape, obviously amazed.

" It seems you're obviously hungry. You're eating like a hoodlum" He mocked and pour the water and backed back.

My eyes surveyed him, I believe this man wanted to mock me with food...that has been his usual attitude each time I am eating before him. I wonder if it's a crime to eat much— huh! I eat well.

" Are you not going to eat?"

" I will eat after eating" He replied, smiling and threw himself at the cushion.

I wouldn't mind asking which eating comes first,but which ever it is,I need the both. My body understood,the testosterone has come to play leaving me struggling to finish the food.

Emeka left the parlor to attend to a call outside. I need to play a romantic scene.i hastily took the last mould, dashed into the kitchen, cleaned up and then went into the room. I got my gown pulled off, remaining the black undies. I sat at the edge of the bed, praying that he quickly comes back. Just on time,I heard the front door opened and subsequently locked and footsteps approaching. He stood still at the door staring at me,I wondered what could be running on his mind. Whatever it is,I have resolved to quench my libido.

" Hey, what are you doing there ?" I asked and walked towards him.

" You're done eating, that's too quick you hoodlum "

I held the collar of his shirt, dragged him closer and kissed him. I paused,stared at him,he was happy. I pushed him to the wall, and began to savour his lips, while his hands held my buttocks... Fondling them gently. I instantly remembered this moment with Michael,the picture of such act distorted my concentration. I quickly held his hand and led him to the bed.

" Make me your whore baby, please treat me like such" I mumbled into his ear.

He was surprised at the request,I guess he was delighted as well. Would you mind wondering why should I made such a request? Is alright to feel horny, but the most important at this time was to convince him to treat me to my fantasies. I believe he can handle it better, better than I felt in the arms of Micheal. The sexual experience with Micheal was ecstatic, though it torment my mind, but it was obvious that I couldn't enjoy the memory less—daughter of Eve.

His lips got to my navel, slowly he got closer to my groin,his breathing leaving airs through my skin. I felt a strange and enticing feeling and jerked my hips up. He suddenly looked at me,his look was so seductive,I thought I had not seen his lips so moistened like this before.He understood my desire and gently pulled my panties off, while I kept my legs hung up and widened.

" Ooan!". I moaned softly, shut my eyes and held his head, pushing it deep into my groin.

He lifted his face, plugged his two fingers gently into my garden, and then drew his head back to it. I couldn't find my breath,I pushed my belly upwards,held the bedsheet and threw my head sideways.

" Lemme have you baby please" I beckoned off mindedly.

I guessed the request got him laughing. He stopped abruptly,looked at me and giggled.

" You have gone mad," He whispered amid laughter.

" Don't spoil this mood please" I pleaded, sprung up and pushed him down to the bed. He sprung up and stood besides the bed, with his hands on his waist and stared at me for a few seconds.I was confused.

" We need to stop please" He finally said and walked towards the chair opposite the window.

" Dammit ! " I screamed in frustration.

I felt humiliated and confused altogether. Sitting at the foot edge of the bed,with my palm holding up my jaw,I mused over the possible reasons behind his recent attitude towards our sex Life. It has gotten to the point I had to react; was he able to find out about my ordeal with Michael? Why couldn't he speak up? Was it the young lady he claimed to be his cousin? Or, maybe he has found someone else.

" Could you explain to me the reason for this nonsense Emeka !" I queried impatiently and aggressively.

" I just wanted you to recover well dear" He responded carelessly.

" Damn with your recovery ! Did I complain?" I questioned,stood up and went closer to him fumming. He looked so defeated and aghast at my reaction.

" I am sorry "

" And that's it,over-matured man " I screamed and turned to leave.I grabbed my underwear and walked towards the bathroom,but I wasn't satisfied,so I turned and stared at him. " What's your problem,the girl you brought home right?"

" Stop this Chisom" He said looking more aghast.

" Men are just liars ! You all are evil " I couldn't control my outburst,I threw the clothes I had on him. He dodged them and ran towards me.I anticipated a fight...that had not occurred before,but what a cheat wouldn't dare to protect his ego and secret. I shut my eyes and expected a slap or possibly a kick.

But I felt a warmth sensation,his arms around me and cuddling me so tighly,I felt weakened and crossed my arms also around him.

" Please what's the problem honey?" I whispered,and quite unsettled.

" Nothing,I thought I was doing the right thing.I heard people on trauma needs more space from this, maybe I got a wrong information"

He withdrew his head off my shoulder, stared fervently at my eyes and smiled. I was silent, should I believe him? I kept thinking. I resolved to find out later, wishing that his actions weren't motivated by a leaked information.

" She's really my cousin" He protested, lifted me up and brought me down gently on the bed. I watched as he hastily pulled off his clothes,jumped on me and began to caress my breasts. My mood came back,I felt good again and cleave for a hard drill.

" Ooan ! Gush !" I moaned, pushed my belly upwards as he made his way through me.

" I missed you,I really missed you baby" I screamed out of my ecstasies.

I shut my eyes, biting my lips...

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