THE DARKEST HOUR (Cry of an angel) Season 2 Episode 16

Sandra exhaled deeply and replied saying, "I'm ready." That time of the night wasn't only the darkest hour but also a hazardous hour. One could see a narrow road before the two girls, Sandra and Kate who wore black gowns without footwears. In Kate's hands were a torchlight, two seeds of Maize and a broom stick. She broke it into two equal parts and handed one to Sandra who hesitantly took it from her. It was obvious that Kate had embarked on the journey before, and it was an onslaught and proactive one.
"Enclose the broom stick with your lips. In no account must you talk until we reach our destination" Kate told Sandra. She did the same thing and moved forwards through the narrow road followed by Sandra. Grasses flung on their legs as they walked briskly. The more they walked, the darker the forest became. Who is/are the owner of the dark forest of Ikuku, and what lie in it? Those were questions that was running through the mind of Sandra. Nevertheless, she quickened her steps. The ray of light from the torchlight only illuminated at a close range.
After thirty minutes of walking, the girls got to a place where there were few grasses but many tall trees standing in rolls. Sandra stopped and glanced at every angel of the forest then became scared due to the darkness and strange sounds she was hearing. Her legs vibrated and lips shook regardless the broom stick enclosed in them. Kate turned after she didn't hear her footsteps again then flashed the torchlight on her face. She waved her hand to her in way that shows: COME! As Sandra wanted to move forward, the ground began to shake thereby making her fall on the ground...
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At the resident of Mr Robinson inside his room, he woke up and put on the light. One could see him on boxers while his wife was covered with a blanket. Immediately he tapped her, she woke up.
"What's it my husband?" the wife sat up robbing her sleepy eyes.
"I want you to tell me what happened today" the husband requested and glanced at the wall clock: 12:15am. "What happened yesterday rather?" he added.
"I don't understand"
"Why did you accuse the young girl, Udoka of what she didn't do? Now listen, is hard time you left some bad character of yours and behave yourself for ones! What did the poor girl do to you?"
"Nnayi, i don't like her!" the wife shrieked then the husband became surprise at the tone of her voice glaring at her speechlessly.
"Why would you develop hatred for a girl you just met at the first time unlike what you told me about the other girl called Sandra. What are u up to?"
"Nnayi, I'm not up to anything" the wife began. "Don't you know that Udoka is an outcast.."
"Was an outcast" Mr Robinson corrected.
"It doesn't matter. I won't allow my son marry her"
"Marriage?" the husband opened his eyes widely in amazement. "Who's talking about marriage here? So you are planning to give Sandra to our son to marry. What is wrong with you?! I think there is a skeleton in your cupboard"
"Nnayi, the only thing in my cupboard are beverages not a skeleton"
"Well, i must find out what you are up to" Mr Robinson put off the light then laid to sleep while the wife also did the same in soliloquy.
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At the resident of the twins, Monica hadn't woken up. She had never had a dream ever since they discovered the diamonds. The only thing unique about her dreams was that they normally come to pass and that's probably why she doesn't dream frequently.
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DREAM
In the presence of all strange faces converged around a white casket, only Monica was close to it crying her eyes out. Darkness covered all the environment but a light from above shone only at the casket. What was happening there? Of course a burial was taking place which Monica knew it was her twin sister's burial, Udoka whose dead body was inside the casket. Suddenly, four unknown faces carried the casket.
"No!" Monica carried. "Don't take her away! Bring back my sister! She's not dead! Noooo!" she shouted physically.
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REALITY
Monica's voice did not only wake Udoka but Adaku and Faith too who hurried to their room forcefully. They could see Monica in tears sweating and breathing heavily. Already, Udoka had drew closer to her in anticipation of what the problem was.
"Bia, this girl, ongini?" Adaku asked sitting at the edge of the bed with Faith.
"Monica, what is it?" Udoka asked calmly. Without replying, Monica hugged her tightly which surprised the girls. Adaku and Faith glanced at each other then directed their eyes to Udoka who gave them sign to leave...
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Back to the dark forest, Kate had helped Sandra up after the shaking of the ground which was totally strange to her coz it had never happened before. They had gotten to their destination standing before a strange iroko tree. At the base of the tree were totems..
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TBC