Episode three

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The sunsets in the village of Kuti. The morning sunshine is believe to bring goodness and favor to the land. The people of Kuti village are hardworking and they majored in mostly cocoa farming which brings a lot of money to them. The village is a develop village.The palace is a true definition of wealth and prosperity. The palace was design in a golden shape. The architectural design is a true testimony of wealth. Skulls of great grand father's and historical artifacts were displayed on the walls of the palace.The king was dressed in a royal robe and sat on the golden throne. The chief sat on their golden chairs" Long live your majesty" the king wave his staff of authority while the chiefs were bowing down for the king" Your majesty this woman is from the village side . She has refuse to pay her taxes" the right hand chief saidThe Kuti village has two separate sides. The village sides and the town side. The village side consist of poor people who are treated like slaves while the town side consist of people that are rich and successful although not all because some are average in their status.The woman was tied up in with a robe kneeling down. Her eyes were full with tears.She bowed" Your majesty I seek nothing but mercy. My son is no more as you can see am quite unwell. I promise I will work hard and pay my taxes please" . She pleadedHis majesty stare at her with so much hatred and anger"Rubbish " he shouted" how dare you not pay your tax . I don't care whatever situation you are.How did you expect me to eat?". Go and behead her. Her flesh will serve as a meal on my table" he addedThe chief were happy with the king decision" Don't forget us o" they said happilyThe guards took the woman away. She was crying and pleading for Mercy but all fell on a deaf ears" The prophesy is true and almost near. A child is born who will save the people from our diseases in the village side. He will wipe out your whole clan. He will take over the throne" the woman said smilingThe king and his chiefs became furious and afraid" Beat her she mustn't die a easy death" The guards beat her" King oba you won't die an easy death. Your death will be filled with pains and agony" she said breaking into laughter as she was being beatenKing oba heart began to beat very fast. The woman words were scaring him" Take her away" he ordered.The woman was taken away laughing.The king was walking to and fro on his room not able to detect who will be the saviour of the people. The woman laughter kept coming in his memory and he couldn't sleep. " If this prophesy should come to pass I will be in a great trouble" he said folding his hands restless" I killed all of their males although I stopped because I need them to work for me in my farm even though they are sick but there bones are more stronger than a healthy humans. The difference between us and them is the severe pains they go through everyday in their body. I have to do something" " Shada" he calledA guard appears in his front" Get your men I want you to kill forty males in the village side" he ordered" As your majesty wishes" he leftThe king smiled" This is just the beginning of death in the village side. Let us see the person who will save them after I killed everyone of them" he smiled in a wicked way********Ifeade was coming back from her lectures with Alex. " Like seriously Alex I don't understand anything that the lecturer said it sounds as if he was speaking another language" Ifeade said" How will you understand when you always push me to do your assignment for you dumbass" Alex said in his mind"Alex! " Ife tap him" Yes you don't have to do that you know" Alex said" Okay what is your answer" Alex became surprised" Did you ask any question? "Alex said surprised" So you mean all I been saying is nonsense. I been talking like a radio without answer. It is not your fault" she yelled walking faster than him." What have I done wrong now? Being in a relationship with a girl is difficult o. She didn't ask any question, she said she didn't understand a subject! It that a question? It's a statement. Now I have to beg her unless she will kill me with her attitude" he said calling out to herIfeade sat on a tree " Seriously Ife you didn't ask a question. I think you are over reacting to this issue"." Over reacting! She smiles" You turned me to radio without response and you think I am over reacting" she slapped AlexShe took her bag and leftAlex held his face almost crying.

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