Crystal night of anarchy

The Crescent moon hovered above the dark clouds, accompanied by stars that glitters and blessed the night. Flight birds flapping their wings as they retire to their abode. The crickets have begun their night songs. Frogs croaking and distant dogs bark could be heard. He could hear mother voices, calling out their children to return home. He concluded he was near the Village. He was tired and hungry, he wished he was at the comfort of his home. He remembered what Agidi told him fortnight ago "don't you come home if you fail in your mission". He could hear his stomach rumbling, He perceived an aroma of roasted bush meat and could almost taste it. His heart was beating fast, he is a fugitive wanted for manslaughter. He would be killed if apprehended. "It must be specific and clean, no one is to suspect us, they must believed it was done by someone within" Agidi words echoed in his ears. He was approaching the baale's compound. It was crowded, Well wishers were trooping in and out of the vicinity. Delicacies and refreshements were being prepared. The aroma made him feel a sharp pain in his stomach, he held it and tried not to show his pains. He was lost in thoughts, he saw her, Ifemi sitting in front of him, there were three calabash in front of him, one with Soup, one with drinking water and another with Washing water. His daughter came in and brought two items wrapped in leaves, she was beautiful and dark. she had braided her hair, she was slim and tall, gentle but voracious. She had the gentleness of her father and the temper of her mother. she placed the items in front of him and he wasted no time in devouring it.He looked into her face and smiled.She was an excellent cook like her mother.At 13 years She was an expert in dish making.He hit his leg against a stone and jolted back to life.He was standing before the OLOPO,the local caterers. "You've missed your way" An elderly woman asked him "Give him some food he looks hungry" another woman said not letting him reply. His prayers has been answered,he thought to himself "Give him some water" the woman added "This woman must be God sent", he thought. this was exactly what he needed. he collected the Food and went towards a tree at the far end corner of the compound. He sat down and began to devour the food just then he saw a black Mercedes Benz pulled into the compound. There he saw him, dressed in red polo and black trouser, he came out of the car and the women rushed to him, kneeling and congratulating him on his new position.He came out of the car and wore a broad smile.His teeth could almost be seen in that dark night. "thank you, thank you" he said,dipping his left hand into his pockets and he brought out some notes and shared them amongst the women. Out of joy, they sang him an eulogy Olowo-okere Omo Ajetelu - Olowo-okere son of Ajetelu Olowo ti o fi wo sha wu - The privilege one who isn't stingy with his money Ako okunrin ti okunrin beri fun - the brave one who men bow for Okunrin meta ti o se yepere - Three in one man that can't be ridiculed He simply smiled and waved his hands at them and hurried inside. He's the one Agidi told him about. The Schemer, he was sent to. He was now certain he hadn't missed his way. "it must be done tonight" he thought. He began to eat and smiled, The gods are merciful tonight.