THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 1 Episode 22

The look on Nneowa's face doused David with inquisitions.
"Did you just say the Williams you are talking about has twins?" the grandmother queried.
"Yes, granny" David became more enthusiastic.
"There is one that was killed years ago for violating the tradition of the land" Nneowa averted her eyes from David to the wall of the sittingroom. "I can remember the name of his wife Rose from the land of Eziukwu.."
"Yes, Granny, she's the one I'm talking about!" David interrupted. He adjusted forward on the seat then held his hands closely for more explanation from his grandmother.
"Rose was banished from our land with the two little children of just a year old. And you know the consequences of such punishment. The husband was a kind religious man. He has a brother known as chief Dike who took over his properties including his house" Nneowa paused and shook her head sadly.
David became thoughtful as if he was solving a quadratic equation. From what he had heard so far recondite his present status. But he knew that Udoka wasn't there in the village. "Granny" he adjusted forward for the second time. "But we are civilized now. Is the banishment still active? I mean is it still real?"
"We were civilized then also, grandson. You can only say that it wasn't as much as it is now. The twins and their mother cannot be found on this land again" the grandmother looked at David again. "Why are we even talking about this?"
David smiled to wipe out suspicion from his grandmother's mind. "I heard about Mr Williams that's why i asked"
"From who?"
"My dad"
"I see"
David stood up instantly. His next target was to go to Eziukwu land. He couldn't wait for the next day to begin his journey.
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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.