Soyinka a young handsome man, Sat down on his bed,he has gone deep in thought and was disturbed by the welfare of his country (Nigeria).He was so bothered without realizing when his younger brother Soji walked into his room.
"Egbon mi (elder brother)" Soji shouted
But Soyinka couldn't hear him because he has gone deep in thought;not until his younger brother Soji touched him, which almost gave him an heart attack.
"You scared me", Soyinka said looking at his younger brother.
"Anyway what brought you to my room?"
"Food is ready" Soji answered .
Go I will join you later", Soyinka said as he followed Soji to the dinning table.
He sat down on the chair without a word and was busy turning his food with the spoon, instead of eating it.He keeps on turning the food like were the Earth rotates the sun.
Soyinka's father noticed what Soyinka has been doing and can also see the sadness on his face.
"What is the problem my boy? And why are you not eating your food?.
He couldn't say a word ,as tears came out from his eyes, and rushed down to his chin.
"Speak my son, don't be afraid we are your parents and will always be there for you " his mother said smiling at him.
Hearing what his mother had said, gave him more confidence to speak up.
He was talking to his parents how sad he feels, for his friend Bakason who came from Rivers State but presently schooling in Ibadan....