Encounter With A Mubaba( Mercy's Diary 2)

Mercy's diary 2

I storm out of the house and hop on the first motorbike I set my eyes on. On reaching the bus station two buses are already full and leaving for town. I wish I had gotten there earlier, maybe I would be in one of them. The other buses are empty and they will only take off once they are full. This is so frustrating. I stand at the bus stop biting my nails and scratching my head, cursing the moment I ignored my morning alarm. If only I had woken up at that 4 am,I could have had enough time to finish with whatever I had to do and leave early for school.
It's now 7:45am and gosh my unrest is evident on my face. People are now beginning to get into the buses but it doesn't lessen any of my uneasiness. I just want the bus to fly and get me to school immediately. As I make a step towards the bus, a hand inside what looks like a v8 land cruiser waves at me and signals me to get inside. I reason that maybe it could be those people that decide to use their cars as taxis and carry passengers . I feel so desperate and I just Want to get to school as fast as possible. I don't think twice about climbing into the vehicle. The car halts and the window is lowered down. I walk towards it and oh my, this car is beautiful. It's pure white and it's so huge. I'm about to open the back door of the car when the hand signals me again to take the front seat. I expect to see other passengers in the car but there are none. Clock is ticking and 8 is almost here. I say hi and fasten my seat belt. 'Going to town right?' He asks as he drives off. I nod as I slowly look into his direction. He's almost bald headed but full of Beards. He's plumb, dark and potbellied. Its all silence in the car except for the soft rhumba music playing from the car radio. After what seems like 10 minutes into the drive, the man breaks the silence. "So where exactly in town are you going and why do you look a bit worried about something,you've been staring at your watch for the longest time Now." I reply that I'm rushing to do an exam in school. He asks for my school's direction and I tell him.
He's driving so fast and with this speed I'm sure I'll get to school in time. I'm thanking the heavens for this miracle . 'If not for him pulling through am sure I'll still be stuck in the bus station."I tell myself silently.

He breaks the silence again and asks if he could take me out for breakfast somewhere. I ignore the question because I find it silly and ridiculous. Like I Just told him that I'm rushing to do an exam and here he is asking to take me out for breakfast. Like is he insane? "Care for some wine?" He asks again. I'm now starting to feel irritated. I briefly but respectfully tell him thank you. He throws a glance at me and praises my outfit. He also says that he likes my nails. He throws another glance and this time he sizes my chest and then my thighs. My mind starts racing and all fearful thoughts flood it. I'm starting to think of all the bad things that he could do to me. Oh no..what if he decides that he's not going to let me out of the car? What if he is a serial killer and he wants to kidnap me? What if he rapes me? My eyes pop out as I imagine all these things. I instantly regret not thinking twice about climbing into this vehicle. I should have just been patient and waited for the bus to fill up. At least it would have been more safe. I think to myself. "Relax Darling there's nothing wrong in admiring and complementing someone." He says and winks at me. I'm now staring at the window trying my best to hide the discomfort and fear painted across all over my face. I suddenly feel his hand on my thighs and now I'm rest assured that I've gotten myself into some deep shit. I now realize that if anything happens to me I wouldn't have anyone to blame but myself. I climbed into the car without being compelled by anyone to do so. And in case things go South Will I even be able to convince people that I do not know the man and that I innocently rode in his car because I wanted to catch my exam in time? I immediately remove his heavy hand from my thigh and yell that he should stop the car. "Am sorry." He says. He's phone rings and he hesitates to pick it up. He finally receives it though and I can tell from the conversation that he is speaking to his wife. I think the wife is confronting him about a certain Lady that she thinks he is having an affair with. These is because he keeps denying that he doesn't know any Lady by the name Joyce. He hangs up the phone and punches the steering wheel in anger. I dare say nothing. He looks at me and I look away pretending I didn't grasp a thing from his phone conversation. In a few minutes we are in town and am relieved because am sure I'll catch my paper just in time. 'I could take you out for lunch and maybe some shopping beautiful after you of school." He says as he hands me his phone so i can dial my number in it. I think of the big mess I could get myself into if I decide to mess around with a married man. I think of the stories I've heard about these married men killing their mistresses after toying around with them. My conscience can never allow me to do such a thing too. I wouldn't like a situation where a fellow woman's home breaks because of me. As I debate with these thoughts, I feel a slight tap on my shoulder. He reminds me about dialing my number on his phone. I don't argue about it. I type my number and he calls to confirm if I've given him the Right number. I know very well that once am out of that vehicle am just gonna block and delete his number.

We finally get to school and he drops me right at the gate. "Don't forget to call me when you are out of school." He says as he hands me two thousand shillings from his front T-shirt pocket. "There's more where that came from." He says again as he gives me a lustful look. I'm so hesitant about accepting this money but then I get to think of all the minor needs I could settle with it. But then taking this cash will mean that I'm entertaining this man. Should I decline? What if I take it and then I disappear..its not like he knows my name anyway. He only knows where I school. He hasn't seen my face because I've been a wearing a mask the whole time. About my hair am in a wig and I put on different wigs everyday. This means that tracing me won't be possible even if he wanted to. I laugh behind my mask at how am reasoning and find myself saying it is what it is.

I grab the money from his hands and give him a wink so that he'll think we are on the same page. I lock his car door and walk hurriedly inside school. As usual we are inspected at the gate before getting into classes and so I make a queue and wait for my turn. As am heading towards the lift, two girlfriends of mine almost startle me as they appear from a direction only God knows. Whatever they are giggling about I can't comprehend. I stare at them confused now.
We get Into the lift and once we are out of it, these girls pull me towards the washrooms. "Okay tell us now, who's that guy that just dropped you outside.. Is he your new boyfriend?" One of the girls asks in a whisper, smiling so enthusiastically. Am sure she's waiting to hear that the guy is my new catch. "Yes.. please give us some tea girlfriend.. You surely landed yourself some big deal this time round." The other girl jumps in. I'm a little shocked with the 'boyfriend' subject but I can't help but laugh. "I'll give u the full tea after the cat guys. Let's rush to class now." I whisper and lead them out of the washrooms. Their faces are so dissatisfied but they'll just have to be patient. My besties could be so nosy sometimes.

The cat is here now. I'm praying and hoping for the best even though I haven't studied anything. Am yet to know how my story with the v8 guy will go but I really hope I never bump into him anywhere. I hope he never looks for me or even comes anywhere near my school. I've blocked and deleted his number already.

That has been my diary.