KASARACHI
Kasarachi - Episode 25
(Tell it to God)
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Thankfully, we later sighted Don after about fifteen minutes of standing there.
I am super excited since I was almost losing hope and wondering how to explain his absence to Halima who was beginning to look at me in skepticism.
Turns out Don went to the male toilet to urinate and not because he ran away.
Halima had already alerted the officers before we came here, so it was easy to get Don arrested immediately we sighted him.
MusHe exhibited a little resistance and violence when he was being handcuffed but of course the officers were stronger.
Don was really shocked when he saw me standing among the officers and Halima who introduced herself as an attorney.
I'm guessing he is shocked because he probably never suspected that I was capable of telling him out despite my stubborn nature.
Well it's too bad for him that he underestimated me as a female. Yes, I agree that females may be the weaker vessels but our inner strength and resilience cannot be matched when certain circumstances arise.
Don cussed and threw a lot of threats at me about how he is going to hunt me down.
He even tried to bribe the officers with financial offers that were quite enticing.
After a series of back and forth, Don was finally dragged away by the officers who continued paying deaf ears to his offers.
A few minutes after the whole drama died down, I breathed a sigh of relief and Halima's lips curved into a wide smile as she extended a handshake to me.
"I'm sorry for almost doubting you earlier Miss Kasarachi. I also want to say thank you for being a part of the movement to expose hardened criminals like Don. I must admit that your confidence is truly admirable" Halima said looking at me and still smiling
I smiled back at Halima as I shook her outstretched hand and responded to her
"You're welcome ma'am Halima. I will also love to thank you for helping me out of the messy situation I found myself in. Thank you very much for not dismissing me like others did. God will bless you for me!"
We released our hands and Halima patted me on my shoulders telling me never to relent in my pursuit for freedom and justice no matter the situation I find myself in.
I asked her why and she said it's because there are the ultimate human rights which is the right to live and the right to freedom.
"Miss Kasarachi you remember when I said earlier that you will be following us....so as to provide directions to the place where you and the other girls were held captive by Don...?" Halima asked staring at me
I nodded vigorously in the affirmative before replying to her
"Yes I remember ma'am Halima and I am ready to assist the police in any way I can. I honestly don't mind doing so right now!"
"Well there will be no need for that anymore Miss Kasarachi. The officers said that they will first have to torture Don for him to talk by himself. And if he doesn't comply....that's when they will be licensed to explore other second party options" Halima explained and then she sighed heavily.
I felt disappointed no doubt but since there's nothing I can do about it, I decided to allow things to be as they've decided.
"It's okay ma'am Halima. I will always be there waiting for whenever I am going to be needed for the advancement of this case. I want to thank you once again for being the brain behind that man's arrest. I appreciate it very much" I said gratefully
"It's okay Miss Kasarachi. So I guess this is where we are saying our goodbyes. It was nice meeting you and I hope to see you again" Halima said straightening her dress
The smile on my face slowly disappeared as I realized that I will be left alone soon.
I heaved sadly as I gradually began to accept the reality of things. After all, what connected Ma'am Halima and I in the first place was my unpleasant situation.
Which means that we were supposed to go our separate ways sooner or later. It just hurts because getting to know her, I've come to love her personality and company.
"Thank you once more ma'am Halima. It was nice getting to meet you too"
"I'm glad to know that Miss Kasarachi. Okay then...I'll need to be on my way now. Take care of yourself and stay out of trouble"
"And you too ma'am Halima. But please I beg you to do all you can to make sure that Don never escapes police custody. You heard how he threatened me. I know he meant all he said earlier and I wouldn't want to get into trouble please" I said sadly
"Sure I will Miss Kasarachi. I'm a lawyer who has handled a lot of cases like this in my six years of working. So just trust me okay....?" Halima said calmly and thereafter she dipped her hands into her handbag.
She brought out a small rectangle object from her handbag and stretched it forward while urging me to take it from her.
I collected it from her but I honestly didn't know what it was. So I was just looking at the small piece of object in amazement and at the same time wondering what it was.
Halima chuckled at my ignorance before she explained to me what it was meant for.
"It's called a contact card. It has my phone number and office address engraved on it. I'm giving it to you so that, if you want to find out updates on how Don's case goes....it will come directly from me. Also, I will be needing you for questioning and to testify against him in court if need be....so let's try to keep in contact with each other okay....?"
I nodded my head in understanding but deep down I was worried about what will become of my life afterwards.
"I understand ma'am Halima. I'm not with a phone right now but I promise to reach out to you as soon as possible" I answered absentmindedly since my heart was burdened with a series of thoughts.
"That's alright. Goodbye Miss Kasarachi. See you soon" Halima said walking away from me and my inner fears started doubling.
I thought of walking out of the airplane and cancelling my flight so I could return to the village, now that everything is over.
That's when I heard the announcement saying everyone should return to their seats and buckle their seat belts as the plane is about moving.
I suppose there's nothing I can do anymore in terms of coming down from this plane and returning back home.
But there's certainly something I can do right now before it becomes too late for me.
I inhaled and exhaled deeply. Then I loudly called out to Halima as she was about to disappear from my sight into the seats area.
"Excuse me ma'am Halima. Wait please...." I blurted out making sure my voice was loud enough for her to hear from the distance.
Halima stopped in her tracks and turned to face me when she heard her name from behind. She looked somewhat surprised probably wondering what could be wrong.
"Yes miss Kasarachi...you called me. Is there a problem....?" Halima asked inquisitively
I nodded in affirmation indicating a yes and I immediately walked forward to cover the distance between us.
I'm doing this so that ma'am Halima would hear me properly when I am talking to her.
"....you know that there's no time anymore. I'm very sure you heard the announcement. It said that the plane is about moving hence all passengers are expected to be on their seats right now. So please hasten up with what you want to say to me Miss Kasarachi" Halima said bluntly
I swallowed the saliva in my throat and I was already sweating profusely for fear of what her reaction would be afterwards.
I eventually summoned courage and began talking regardless of my fears.
"Ma'am Halima the thing here is that I don't have anywhere to go when this plane finally drops in Canada. I'm a victim of circumstance so I never bargained to be where I am now. I'm scared because I'm likely going to be stranded going forward..."
I paused to observe Halima's body language and sincerely it wasn't encouraging at all.
Her response to my plight made it even more discouraging.
"And so....? What has that got to do with me Miss Kasarachi...?" Halima asked plainly. She was wearing a strict face quite different from the smiling one I was used to seeing.
"Ma'am Halima I know you've helped me before and asking for another assistance would seem like I am taking advantage of your kind heart. I honestly didn't want to disturb you but I'm out of options right now and that's why I had to call you back. Please ma'am Halima I need your help again..."
"You need my help with what....?" Halima asked with a flat tone which got me scared of continuing to tender my request.
I began wondering why there was a change in her demeanor and manner of talking.
'could it be because she has already guessed the kind of help that I will be requesting from her...?' I thought within me
Well I have no better choice than to talk or else I will truly be stranded in Canada by the time we land.
"Please ma'am Halima if this isn't too much to ask of you...I really need your help with accommodation and feeding for a week or a couple of days at least. I promise never to inconvenience you. I will also search intensely for jobs and move out quickly!" I pleadingly said and was about going on my knees when Halima stopped me midway.
For over five minutes, Halima stayed quiet without giving any response to my request.
Her facial expression was unreadable so I couldn't tell what was going through her mind and what wasn't.
Then she finally gave a response.
"I'm sorry Miss Kasarachi. I cannot help you because I have a husband at home who cannot keep his eyes off pretty women. I like you and would love to help out but don't think I want to risk my marriage by taking you to my home!" Halima said emotionally as she shrugged her shoulders
Oh no, I'm truly stranded now! I said this out unconsciously as my eyes watered with tears. It was about cascading down my cheeks when I used my hands to wipe it off.
Halima seeing my emotional state heaved heavily probably feeling moved with compassion. Her next words brought me excitement and at the same time sadness.
"I have a way to help you miss Kasarachi but there's a condition attached. Helping you would then depend on if you can abide by it. So can you...?" Halima asked me gently
"Please ma'am Halima tell me what the condition is all about and I will decide if I can abide by it or I cannot" I replied calmly
As Halima began explaining more on the condition she meant earlier, I was just standing there and staring at her in awe.
In my mind, I was actually wondering if this woman was mentally stable or unstable.
It's total madness! Oh my God, like what is she suggesting for God's sake!!!!!!!!
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