Under the moonlight

Chapter 6

Dembe's pov

After walking out of Mama's room, I was not the same person anymore. I could not sleep that night... Yet again. I was in love with no-one else but Kojo! As corny as it might sound, I could not wait to tell Kia all about it. She had to know, of course, her opinion really mattered. And Kojo, I did not know if I could face him and tell him but I really wanted to see him. That perfect face of his and the raspy voice that kept ringing in my mind, not allowing me a single minute of sleep.

I could not wait for the sun to rise properly before waking up, well, not really waking up because I was awake the whole night. I did my usual chores which included sweeping, making breakfast-porridge to be precise and cleaning the dishes. It was really boring on other days but today I was surprisingly in high spirits. I finished up quickly then took a bath making sure to use just water so as not to get Mama worked up.

"Wake up already Kia!  Is this how you are planning on taking care of my brother? "
I stormed into her room,that was after a series of greetings from her parents.

"A taboo needs to be put in place against people going to other people's houses so early in the morning. "
She straightened up, her hair in a pretty mess and a clear outline of drooling on her cheeks. Not pleasing.

"You are a total mess!  I hope I was not in one of those crazy dreams of yours. "

"Luckily for you, you were not. Amare took all the space. "  she said, making a face.

"Okay, D, the one who would make the perfect wife, by waking up early, please help me with my chores while I clean up, because clearly it will take a while. "

"Fine, but I am only doing it for your mother. Poor woman. "

"Come on, you know I make a better daughter than you do. "

I decided to give up the argument and just help her out, the girl really needed some help. But was not the main reason, I could not wait to let her know how I really felt about Kojo. My heart was literally threatening to push through my chest.

"I love him Kia. I really do. I am in love with that stupid boy! "

"Of course you are.  Just look at yourself, you have never flown this much even with all the Cocoa butter you use. " 
She said, running her fingers through her just undone hair.
Kia had softer hair and so she did not have as much princess I did when I woke up.

"You are a silly girl. Seriously though, I am so scared. What about all the stories about  him that go around the village? What if he hurts me? "

"He will not hurt you D, at least not with me around. I am going to talk to him. You deserve to be happy. "

"So do you. Why don't you just stop thinking about that stupid brother of mine and look some other way? Because, clearly, he has no eyes. "

"I am not looking any other way, and neither are you. You are with me whether you like it or not. Amare is going to be mine, or at least get a glimpse of what he is missing out on. "

With that evil grin plastered on her face, I knew she was up to something and she meant it.
I could not wait to hear how her talk with Kojo would go. Perhaps they would exchange more than just words. Slaps maybe? It would be no surprise at all.

Kia's Pov

D was my best friend and I wanted to see her happy. I could let any village boy take advantage of her. Not that I was an expert in love issues,because evidently, the one boy I loved did not even glance my way. Regardless of that, I had to talk to Kojo.

"Kia! "
The look on his face was very amusing. I guess he did not expect to see me at his home. Well, neither did I.

"Yes, it is me and I am here to talk to you about Dembe. "

"Is she fine? Is she sick? Did she send you or something? " 
The look on his face, priceless .

"Or something. "  I said, laughing out.

"What they say about your laugh is really true. It could... "

"it could do what Kojo? Do you want to know if what they say about my slaps is true or not? "

"No need for that. I was only joking. So, what were you saying about my Dembe? "

I shot him a glare. 'My Dembe'.  He sure was something.

"I will not tell you about 'Your Dembe' standing here. I need to sit"   I said, intentionally stressing on 'Your Dembe'.

"I am sorry, come with me. "
He said leading me to sit under a large mango tree. At least D would like it here, with all these mangoes. I thought to myself.

"So, what about Dembe? "   Why did he look so worried?  I could use that to torture him, but not just yet.

"Actually Kojo, my visit here concerns you more than it does D, but still she is the main reason. "

I knew he did not get anything, so I went on.

""I do not want you to hurt my friend. She did not send me here, so do not start getting ideas. I came here because all of us know that your reputation is not that impressive. I do not care if what they say is true or not but do not try any of that nonsense with D, and I do not mean maybe."

I looked right into his eyes and he looked away. Intimidated?  Even better.

"Look Kia, I know that you are looking out for your friend and I do not blame you for that. I have not been such a good person in the past, but I promise, with D, I will be different. I am already different. I will never hurt her. "

"It is not like you have any choice. "  Thank God for my blunt self. :-)

"You have my word Kia, she will not get hurt. Does this mean she loves me too? "

"That is not for me to say.
You have to find out on your own. "
I said, getting up to leave.

"You better not hurt her, or you will have  a lot not to thank God for. "
I meant it.

With all this courage of a lioness and all my beauty, I wondered  why Amare did not care about me at all.

But soon, he was going to care. He will definitely care. Maybe even more than just care. ;-)

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