THE BARRAGING BANG
Knock! Knock!! He banged John's door.
John! Open! He beckons in agitations. John, John!! He called. Some guys are after me! Who is there? John asked. John's mum rushed to interfere for security reasons. "John get back! Don't open the door; you don't know who is knocking do you?" Besides that's a violent knock. John's mum admonished him against opening the door to and for a stranger.
Wait mum. John demanded and opened the door though fearfully. Ah Rumpey! He shouted after recognizing him. Then in low tones he asked: "Are we in safety Rumpey?"Ah! We are not. Rumpey replied. Are you okay? John asked. I saw people fighting. He explained
And you joined? John interjected. Was it not those boys from your community? Can you imagine what happened? How do I imagine, was I there? Let me explain John! John grew impatient, later he became patient: Ok. Explain. He demanded a quick explanation as he placed his hand under his chin. " Am listening!"
Rumpey continued: "Suddenly, it was me that they were after, expressing their anger towards me. Even Scaley (Scolobo) was just pointing at me asking his boys to get a hold of me." Although I wasn't scared o. I joined the fray and equally fought. You know your guy now. He said in excitement appraising himself while John expressed dissatisfaction.
John: You see! You see now!! Oh my Good God!!! I told you Scarley, the one you call Scolobo, has reported you, that he is not happy because you owe him. Rumpey paused and gasped for air amidst fast panting streaks. Could it be because of the cash I owe him? Because I don't understand. He asked himself confusingly.
Are you asking me? John asked
Yes! Last time Scaley was even asking of you, what did you do to him? I guess it was the money I am yet to pay him! Rumpey explained with uncertainty. OH! Really, I heard them talking about and looking for you too but I had to leave them since mama was about cooking. And you know they are jealous, as always that we are close. So I rather leave than stay where my friend is being talked about.
What do you mean to say by the word "we" quote and unquote? Rumpey inquired. I meant you and I. John elucidated. No wonder! Now I get it. So this is all about it; so its all about me; that's why they are fighting. I must go back. Can't be running from them.
Go back to where? Are you okay? He paused. Fighting! John screamed. Was it that serious? John asked. I said that's why I ran to your place. Isn't that a sign it was serious? Here you are asking me about serious or not. in a mood of complaints, John said : You this guy! John said shaking his head
Why do you keep borrowing money when you know you can't pay back? He asked Rumpey. Rumpey ignored John's question after sighting John's mother, standing eavesdropping behind her John, her son. Good evening ma! He quickly greeted. Hmmm! She says disdainfully . Good evening Rumpey!! She became silent, then asked: How about your parent? Fine ma! He adjusted his mood and cleaned his dirty hands by swiping them against his shot knickers both front and back. He looked at her. She in turn looked at him commenting: "You have not answered my son's question; if those boys come here because of you I would make sure I throw you out to them! Immediately!! She emphasised.
To her son she says: John please go and lock the door. Let him pass the night here-its twilight already. Just this night! Soon dinner will be ready. She informed
Thank you ma! He expressed relieve. Guy, please help me with water let me have my bath. Thanks too. He said after asking John for help