Nonye – Episode 9

I trudged back to my hostel room, feeling drained and defeated. I collapsed onto my bed, tears streaming down my face as I thought about everything that had happened.

I missed my old life, my happy lifestyle at home. I missed my dad’s words of wisdom and my mom’s comforting hugs. I even missed my brother’s teasing.

But most of all, I missed the sense of security and peace that I used to feel. Now, I felt lost and alone, like I was drowning in a sea of troubles.

I thought about praying, but I felt too empty and guilty to approach God. How could I ask for help when I had deliberately gone against His will?

I thought about opening up to my parents, but fear of their disappointment and disapproval held me back. And as for my brother, I didn’t think he would understand either.

Feeling hopeless and helpless, I lay there for a while, tears streaming down my face. But then I remembered something, Ada had told me about someone who might be able to help me out of my mess.

Summoning up the last vestiges of my courage, I picked up my phone and sent Ada a message. We agreed to meet up the next day to go see the person she had told me about.

As I lay in bed, waiting for sleep to come, I felt a tiny spark of hope ignite within me. Maybe, just maybe, I could find a way out of this darkness after all.

As we walked, the buildings around us grew older and more rundown. We were heading towards the edge of the campus, where the facilities were less maintained.

“Ada, where are we going?” I asked again, feeling a sense of trepidation.

“We’re going to see Ekene,” Ada replied, her voice low. “He’s a senior who’s been around for a while. He knows things.”

I raised an eyebrow. “What kind of things?”

Ada glanced around nervously before leaning in close. “Ekene knows about the campus’ undercurrents. He can help us figure out what’s going on.”

I felt a shiver run down my spine. What kind of undercurrents was Ada talking about?

As we turned a corner, I saw a dilapidated building looming before us. The sign above the door read “Student Union Building”, but it looked like it hadn’t been used in years.

Ada pushed open the creaky door and gestured for me to enter. I hesitated for a moment before stepping inside.

The building was dark and musty, the air thick with the scent of decay. I could hear the sound of scurrying rodents coming from the shadows.

“Ekene?” Ada called out, her voice echoing off the walls.

There was a pause, and then a figure emerged from the shadows. He was tall and lean, with piercing eyes that seemed to bore into my soul.

“Ah, Ada,” he said, his voice low and smooth. “I see you’ve brought a friend.”

Ada nodded. “she’s the friend I told you about… Nonye, this is Ekene. He’s an old friend”

Ekene’s eyes seemed to gleam with amusement. “An old friend,” he repeated. “That’s one way to put it.”

I felt a sense of unease as Ekene’s eyes locked with mine. There was something about him that seemed off.

Ekene’s eyes seemed to bore into my soul, as if he could see all my secrets. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he stepped closer to me.

“So, Nonye,” he said, his voice low and smooth. “Ada told me you’re having some problems with some guys.”

I nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. “Yes, that’s right.”

Ekene’s eyes seemed to gleam with interest. “And you heard about them been a cμlt¡st?

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Ekene’s expression put me at ease.

“Yes, I did”….I said, my voice firm. “I think Chuks might be involved in something bigger, something that could put me in dañger.”

Ekene nodded thoughtfully. “I see,” he said. “Well, Nonye, it just so happens that I might have some information that could help you.”

My heart skipped a beat as Ekene paused, a sly smile spreading across his face.

“But first,” he said, “you have to do something for me.”

I felt a sense of unease hearing what he just said….

“What do you want me to do?” I asked, my voice hesitant.

Ekene’s smile grew wider. “Oh, it’s quite simple, really,” he said. “I just want you to attend a little party with me tonight.”

I felt a surge of fear as he mentioned the word “party”……”what party? must your help be attached with a condition?”..…I thought within me. I looked into Ada’s eyes hoping she would object but she only nodded patting my shoulder and signaling to me to go ahead. I felt disappointed, I had thought there’s hope when she told me she’s taking me to see someone to help clear my mess, unknown to me that my doom had just started.

What kind of party?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Ekene’s smile grew wider. “Just a little get-together,” he said. “But I think you’ll find it enlightening, by the way, Ada is also attending.” he added beaming with smile. I looked into Ada’s face and she gave a sure look.

“I will be there..” she finally spoke

I felt a sense of trepidation as Ekene’s eyes seemed to gleam with amusement. I felt trapped, I thought of going back to my hostel but as soon as I remembered that doing that wouldn’t ease my pain or save me from the troubles that lies ahead, I had to give in to Ekene’s request since Ada was also attending.

“OK, I will go”…I said in a low voice and that was how I walked myself into a trap.

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