The Muddied Well 7

“Hello!?”
“Please is anyone there? Can you help me?”
“Hellooo!”
“Please somebody, I need help!” Amaka yelled
She looked up at the only opening available, then around once more trying to understand where she was. It appeared she was underground in an open outdoor space because she could see the sky. She could feel mud beneath her feet and between her toes, she looked down and saw that not only was she bare foot, she was also naked. She felt around for walls and found them surprisingly close by and moist. Where was she? How did she get here? Did she fall into it (whatever IT was) or was she put here? And why was she naked? As she pondered these questions she heard footsteps approaching and yelled louder
“Please can you help me get out of here? Please help me!”
The footsteps got close to the opening, and a dark figure appeared, peering down at her. It wore a hood so Amaka couldn’t see it’s face but she could tell it was a man from the body shape. He just stared down at her without speaking, he had something in his hand. It was a shovel, and before Amaka could plead some more for help he began shoveling dirt and throwing it down at her. She broke into a cold sweat and began to panic as soon as she realized what he was doing, because she had suddenly become claustrophobic. “He’s trying to bury me alive! I’m gonna die! Oh my God!” She half thought and half spoke. She began to cry and desperately look for a way out, a ladder, a foothold, anything that would get her out but she found none.

She kept crying and begging him to stop, closing her eyes as she did, then suddenly the noise from above ceased. She opened her eyes slowly to see why and discovered she was back in her room on her bed. She turned and saw that the time was 2:18am on her bedside clock. She had been dreaming. It was so vivid she still had tears in her eyes when she awoke and sweat all over her sheets even though the fan was on. Her heart beat had increased as well as her breathing as though she had just finished running. It began to slowly return to normal as she lay staring at the ceiling unable to move because she was paralyzed from the neck down for a while. It was the body’s way of keeping us from acting out our dreams while we are asleep. She just layed there, tears still running down the side of her face, thinking about the dream she just had. What does it mean? Was she going to die soon? And why didn’t the man help her? Instead he began to fill up the hole. As she thought and pondered she fell asleep again and this time, she didn’t wake till morning.

The sound of thunder and heavy breeze woke her up. She stood, shut her windows and got back in bed. It was 7am. She picked up her phone and began sending and replying messages. It began to rain and it didn’t stop till 10am. She heard footsteps in the hallway, the other corps members were up and about doing stuff, she got up and started to put her room in order since she would be gone for some days. As she opened the door to answer nature’s call she found a piece of paper pinned to it on the outside. She removed the pin, opened the note and it read:

I AM
 
I am the Word, the creator, all things I gave birth
For you mortality I took and threaded the earth
I am the Son, as a man I did walk
My teachings a sure foundation and an everlasting Rock
I am the Lamb, Spotless and True
I lived to be the atonement offering just for you
I am the Crucified, a curse and blight
I went into darkness so you might walk in the Light
I am the Triumphant, the risen Son
For you I conquered all hell, for you I won
I am the Ascended, The Lord forever the same
Salvation to you right now darling…call My name.

Beautiful poetry, I guess Justice wrote this, she thought. She smiled put the note in her room, then went to brush and shower. After she had eaten corn flakes and dressed up, she began to pack a few things. When she was done, she went to Justice’ room but he wasn’t in. His door was locked so he had gone out probably. She’d call him later and ask him, but right now she had to go. Sesan (that was his name) was already draining her battery with phone calls asking where she was.

When she got to the state capital, she called Sesan and he came to collect her. They stopped to get some food; amala and ewedu with lots of meat and fish, and drinks; juice, baileys, malt and water (a pack of each).
“Do you want anything else baby?” He asked
“Because once we get to the house, I’d only come out to get food, I don’t want to waste a second away from you”
Amaka chuckled,
“Aww how sweet of you. Well we should get a lot of snacks and small chops in case you’re too weak to come get food” she said winking at the word weak.
“Ok babe” he replied, really excited. And so they stocked up on junk food, all sorts of chocolate, biscuits and chips.

Got to his house and they had barely entered when he pounced on her. What kind of konji is this? Amaka thought as she tried warding off his advances.
“Did you just escape from prison ahah?” She asked condescendingly
The question seemed to hurt him because he stopped immediately and withdrew from her, she noticed and her heart softened towards him.

“I’m sorry hun, I didn’t mean that” she said and kissed his forehead
“I know, I’m sorry for my behaviour too. I just really wanted you. I’ve missed you so much” he said gently.
Amaka looked at him with pity, something tugged at the corners of her heart, was her instinct playing tricks on her or was this man really into her? Nah, he just wants sex abeg! Men can’t ever be trusted. She sat on his laps, then reached out and pulled him to her bosom, and he let her. He held onto her and just sat still. She rubbed his back gently and ran her fingers through his hair, back and forth and he just held her. After a while she began to feel him respond to her stimuli
“Let’s eat first” she whispered and smiled then got off him
“Ok” he said and got up to get the food from the car and the other stuff. While Amaka took her tiny bag to his room and began to undress. She wore a black lacy push-up bra and black lacy thongs and they contrasted nicely with her complexion, she was going to give him something pretty to look at while they both ate.

He came in and when he saw her, stopped in his tracks and just stared.
“Where’s the food na?” She asked, ignoring the look on his face
“It’s in the living room. Do you want to shower first?” He asked confused
“No, I’ll eat first then we’d take a bath together” she said smiling. He swallowed, then turned around and left the room. She followed behind. Got to the living room and sat on the floor, folding her legs beneath her and giving him a view of her crotch that was meant to trigger thoughts in his head. She then leaned forward to eat and her bra struggled to hold her ample bosom in place as they threatened to break free any moment.

“Is it just me, or did your breasts get bigger?” He asked wide-eyed as he stared at them
“They did” she said and jiggled them a bit making them sway and bounce deliciously from side to side. They looked like ripe fruits waiting to be plucked.
“Damn! Can I touch them” he asked
“No! Now behave yourself and let’s eat because I’ve got plans for you”

He began to eat immediately, rushing his food. Amaka took her time as always, and while she watched the tv, he watched her, feeding both his eyes and lust. After eating she got up and was about to lead him to the shower when a song came on and she had an idea.
“Sit on the couch hun, and watch me dance” she said gently pushing him to sit
“Babe why are you tormenting me?”
“Because I want to give you something to think of when I’m gone sugar” she said and walked over to his sound system, plugged her phone to his speakers, went to the music library, clicked on Dare’s “Belly” and began to dance as the music filled the room, just like a stripper.

Where did she learn this she thought as she danced, twisting and whining, gliding and shaking, opening and closing legs, bending over and tapping her butt. As she danced the spirit took over and she got lost in the music and put on a good show as she visualized the lyrics of the song. And when it was over, Sesan went to her, carried her and ran to his room as Kelly rowland’s “Motivation” came on. He really didn’t need motivation to do what he had in mind, but the song fueled his already raging desire. He tore his clothes off and was going to take her’s off when she began to struggle and got up to run, he caught her by the waist as she dashed for the door and threw her on the bed. She began to laugh and squeal as she struggled to get him off her. It was a game they played and enjoyed. Finally she gave in and he had his wicked way with her.

Post coitus mood was serene, they both lay in each other’s arms like lovers. He stroked her hair with his right hand while she rubbed his chest.
“Babe, why don’t you want to make us official? I don’t want to share you with any other man” He asked
“I don’t want a boyfriend, besides you have tons of women who would kill to be yours just pick one” she replied, turned over and closed her eyes
“I would give them all up for you in a second you know that.” He said
“I don’t want you to. I don’t want a relationship right now okay?” she said with a hint of anger
“Ok ok I’ll drop it” he said rolling over to his left and forcing himself to sleep.

Two hours later, he woke her up by planting soft kisses all over her back and then pulling her waist to himself and going into her. Then they went to shower, and watch movies in the living room. They talked, laughed, played games and then went to bed by 11pm.

Woke her up by 6am wanting to start the day with a bang (pun intended). They brushed, showered, ate, got dressed and went out for a ride. Amaka was getting bored in the house and wanted to see something new. There was no traffic in Lokoja unlike Lagos, so it was delightful driving around and feasting their eyes on the beautiful landscape.
“Do you know how to drive?” He asked as he drove
“No” she said
“Would you like to learn?” He asked
“Ok, sure” she said with uncertainty
He drove to a deserted field, got out of the car and asked that they switch seats. She got into the driver’s seat, put on her seat belt and moved the gear from P to D, gently stepped on the accelerator with her right foot as he instructed her to and the car rolled forward. She increased the speed and tried to navigate with the steering wheel at the same time. This isn’t bad! She thought.

She was tense as she tried to concentrate really hard on what she was doing, and her underarm was soaked with sweat. After driving back and forth for a while, he told her to drive towards the road so he could teach her how to go in and out of potholes, stay in one lane, reverse and make a U-turn, and use the rear and side view mirrors. Then after three hours of training, they switched seats and he drove them to get lunch then back home.
“You did good today babe, I’m proud of you. We’ll continue tomorrow.” He said reaching for her left hand and squeezing it. She was still tense and he could feel it
“Thank you” she said with a weak smile

Ate, showered, he rubbed her shoulders and thighs with baby oil to loosen up her muscles and then they slept. Woke up, fooled around a bit then watched tv. Justice called and asked where she was since he didn’t see her come out of her room, she said at a friend’s place but that she would be back tomorrow. She forgot to ask him about the note neither did she remember her dream. Maeve called her too asking when she would be available, she said she’d call back with a convenient time and hung up. Sesan also received calls mostly from other girls and he tried to hide it but she didn’t care.

The next day was no different from the one before, except that in the evening, they decided to get drunk and have crazy sex. On monday morning she gathered up her things and he drove first to the bank to transfer some money into her account then withdrew some cash to give to her and for his personal use. He then drove her to a bus park.
“Do you need anything else babe?” He asked
“No, you’ve done enough. Thank you” she said smiling
“I wish you didn’t have to go, but it’s good so I can concentrate on what I came here for” he said sadly
“Yea you should go do other things before you get me pregnant abeg. We’ve been at it like rabbits since I arrived.” she said
He laughed and pulled her ears playfully
“It’s ok, I’m going back to Lagos on thursday though”
“Really? I got a text this morning saying our clearance is tomorrow, and I’m leaving too after clearance. Can we travel together?” She asked
“Sure, just call me when you’re ready”
“Ok. Thank you hun” she said smiling
“Please let me drive you home” he pleaded
“No, I’ll take a bus. Don’t worry I’ll be fine” and with that she kissed him, got out of the car before he could say anything else and boarded a bus that would take her home.

Father looked at her from His throne above and His heart bled for her.
“She doesn’t know how much I love her, she doesn’t know what I gave up just to have a relationship with her. She doesn’t know the life I long to live through her, she doesn’t know how precious she is to Me. But she is Mine and the evil one will not have her. I will woo her and win her love and trust, I will raise her out of her cesspool of sin and give her a new nature, a new identity in my Son. I will have the final say!”

And in the distance, thunder struck, the earth responded to the words of it’s maker and it began to rain …

To Be Continued…….