I ran as fast as my weary legs could carry me.I did not look back..I just ran.I had no reason to live but still I ran.My life had taken unexpected turns that I had not pictured.The events I had encountered were enough to send me into a trauma but there I was.I thanked God that I was not weak willed.
My legs threatened to give up so I began to run much slower until eventually I could only manage to walk.I walked till morning until I came to a gravel road.I had no idea where this road led so I stood there waiting for the spirit to descend and show me the way to go.
....Back at the at the hunters house,Zilo woke up to an empty hut and realized he had left me untied and I had escaped.he looked for me in the forest and in all the traps he had set.I had ran beyond his reach but he was determined to find me.
I took left and started following the gravel road to wherever it led.it would take me to my next destiny.As I was walking i suddenly felt dizzy and felt myself fall to the ground but I was still cautious.
.....I was pregnant.
This thought came with a lot of bad memories and bitter thoughts.Where would I take this child when I myself had no roof over my head.What would he eat?...what would he wear?...I felt devastated.
As I was deep in bitter thoughts.I heard a rumbling noise come from in front of me.I was not sure what it was.Must I run?...I was far too weak for that so I just lay there and decided to face whatever was coming my direction.After two minutes,an old white car appeared.It was moving at a steady pace.When it came near me the driver looked at me and slowed down.The driver was a civil looking man,he looked to be in his late thirties.He eyed me for a while and my weak eyes looked back at him.He finally stopped his car and started moving towards me.He must have seen the uneasiness in my eyes so he assured me that he wouldn't hurt me.
"What are you doing alone in the streets?"
I did not answer I just looked at him.
"What is your name?"
I still could not gather the strength to respond to any of his questions,I just looked at him.
" want a lift?"
I did not understand why he did not cease to ask me questions even when he knew I would not answer him.
He motioned his hand towards me and signalled for me to put my hand in his so that he could help me get up.
I acted submissive.I got up and we moved towards the car. He helped me get in and later got in himself.He began to drive.I didn't not know where i was being taken but atleast I was sure I was far from Zilo's reach.
It was a silent ride until I came to my senses and decided to talk.I had to ask him where he was taking me.
My name is Misozi...Miso
He looked at me....I continued;
I ran away from a ritualist who was planning to kill me...when you found me,i was weak from all the running I had done at night.
I did not want to tell this man everything because the last time I trusted a man like this...it did not end well.
"I am sorry that you had to go through all that",he finally responded.
"My name is Michelo,I assume that you have nowhere to go"....having said that,he looked at me and I nodded in agreement.
" we are headed to Katete boma,there I will see what I can do to help you"
.....Thank you very much....I responded.
I did not mention to him that I was pregnant for fear that he would judge me.This was the last thing I needed.
I felt at peace for once in a long time.I even gave way to some sleep because I trusted that I was in good hands.
I had not kept track of time but after I felt well rested,I felt a soft tap on my shoulder.
"We are now in katete"
I looked around and felt like a stranger at once.I had never been to this place before.I looked at Michelo and gave him an unsure look.
He looked at me and smiled softly;
"I know you don't know this place and have nowhere to go,mind coming with me?"
well....my options were not vast.I agreed and he started driving at once.After about fifteen minutes,we came to a stop.We both got out of the car and I waited for him so that he could lead the way.I held on to my rag tightly as he signalled for me to follow him.I walked steadily behind him.We got inside the house and I was impressed by its interior decoration.I had never before been in such a beautiful house.Before I knew it,Michelo led me to this room that had only chairs and a table.He told me to sit so that he could serve me some food.I was hungry indeed.
After I had gubbled my food down hungrily,Michelo led me to a room where he said I would sleep.In the center of the room was a medium sized bed with white covers.I would really be comfortable this night.I first took a bath and was ready to rest and forget about the problems of the world.
Hardly had I closed my eyes when Michelo came into my room.
"I remember talking to you about helping you when we get here"
I looked at him and nodded...
He came closer and sat at the edge of my bed.
"I will give you a job and a very good pay indeed"
I was happy my life was finally getting somewhere.I could use this money to take myself to school and become the doctor I always wanted to become.Words could not describe my joy at this point.
"just sleep with me this night and everything will be at your display"
I Could hardly believe my ears.This man had managed to drain the smile on my face that he himself had created.
sir,I began....I am only thirteen years old I cannot....
He cut me short and looked impatient.
"you will have to choose between getting a well paid job and suffering in the streets"
They were right when they said nothing comes for free.
I can't.....
Michelo immediately placed his hands on my shoulder and pulled me from the bed roughly.He then kicked me on my back and shouted that I should leave his house at once.
I tried to plead with him that it was at night and I did not know the place.
I will leave tomorrow morn....
"GET OUT!"He shouted....
I picked up my rag and made way out of the house.I covered myself tightly and began to sob.Where was I going to go in the night in this foreign land.
I cried greatly but I was not going to allow myself to be used.I walked with tears in my eyes to wherever my legs could carry me.
I had fallen before and I had picked myself up before.I was not going to let myself give in.it was unlike me.
Even though I did not know where I was going,I refused to give in.I knew it was a cruel and cold world and I had to protect myself and the child i was carrying. Even though I had been given this child forcefully,it was still my responsibility.I wiped the tears from my eyes and assured myself that it would all be alright.In the morning I would find my way.