BLISS.
987 Words
"PAPA!" Boomeranged old soldier in a hoarse strained emotional tone, as if he was in immense pain. He didn't know hearing the familiar Togui's voice would have such a massive impact on him. It was a voice he had been hearing since childhood. How come this time around, it feels as though a heavy hit landing on his central emotional nerve, enabling a huge weight lifting within him with the passage of the audio from Togui.
"Was it my conscience trying to tell me something or what was the heaviness inside for ?" He asked in a monologue inside his head.
Whiles he suffered this emotions? Togui on the other side was also taken by the. sudden utterance of the word "PAPA! ↔️ "FATHER." He was lost for words. Of course! he expected it alright. However, when it did came? it was dumbfounding. Numerous was the offering, pleas and libations poured in the hope of the realization of the present euphoric much anticipated moment. He was aware the scene playing out would eventually happen by the help of Jennifer, yet it was still overwhelming. Indeed! No mortal can ever be exceptionally ready for all the timely orchestrations of the of the gods. That is why we call it miracles! even when we requested for it and it manifested. Truly the gods make no mistakes. She had began her work. A responsibility she would have executed so perfectly without flaws beyound boarders. It would have blessed her with accreditations far and wide in the chieftaincy setting also register her in history books as one of the greatest female peace makers. If only she had enough time. Her game was already established in the business world as a fierce achiever at a young age. But the role of the head of the reconciliatory board, spear heading calm in this chaotic globe of traditional groups would have added a noble price worthy of her humanitarian activities. Yet! as fate would have it, she was going to harvested green. The irony of life and the agony of seeing into dimensions. A genuine representation of reconciliation! That not withstanding, at least she was trying important lose ends, just as she should inadvertently before her departure into eternal rest. She was putting her home in order before tragedy arrives. A true hand chosen! by the gods. what a pain and a lose it going to be, come the day of the dark moon.
"Evi! ↔️ Son!" Togui responded. "Ne for? ↔️ Are you alright?" He asked with deep emotions splattered all over his voice.
"Aai! Papa! ↔️ Yes! Father!" He answered, as an unrestrained tear fell from old soldier's left eye; with it came a feeling of relief accompanied by silent sniffles enabled by an enormous amount of effort. He executed it skillfully to evade the old man's ears, also to present a nose cry. However, Togui's hearing systems were too good for his old age. He caught a sly slight sniffle sound combined with the accurate deduction of old soldiers current emotional dispensation through his clogged nose altering his voice. Automatically, making all his evasive endeavors useless. Indeed! Shedding tears or a tear was therapeutic. The emotional pent up was too much needing an escape route to reduce the load. For all the years he was up tight it only took the drop of a watery substance from his eyes for his freedom. The fog had cleared finally! Old soldier felt as light a sheet of white A4 sheet without as much as the scribble of a dot on it.
"How about you Papa?" He asked with genuine concern.
"The gods have been wonderful Son, I am blessed. Thanks!" Togui responded releasing a grateful sigh. Inwardly, he thanked the gods for that particular day.
"Are ok? Son!" He questioned again in relation to the current mood of old soldier to certain. Since he caught a bit of the heave in old soldiers talk.
"Yes Father! I .. I .. Just called to check up on you." Old soldier stuttered making efforts to normalize his demeanor.
"May the gods bless you (Evi ↔️ Son! Although, it is an unusual action and your statement come as a surprise, but I really do appreciate it." Togui replied then returned the favor.
"Aléké enye egbe aa dzi? ↔️ How about your end ?" Togui inquired
"Peaceful!" He responded with a mono syllable lost for words.
"Praise be the gods!" The old wise man exclaimed.
"Togui! " Old soldier called out after a short space of quiet.
"Yes Son! Hope all is well?" Togui answered and inquired.
"Yes Father .. mm but.. " Old soldier stammered.
"Nya de do dzo? ↔️ Did something unusual happen?" He requested more attentively.
"Not really Papa ..Hhmm!" He said swallowing his words again.
"Nye to le gbo wo Evi ↔️ Am all ears Son. You can tell me what bothers you." He responded assuring old soldier.
Old soldier took the bait and decided to speak his heart out.
"What is going on Father?" Old soldier threw an open question to Togui.
"I don't get you, as in how? Remember there are things even one with the eyes of the gods can see. If you could be explicit? I would much appreciate it." He replied truthfully.
"Hhmm! "Old soldier sighed heavily.
" No need to burden yourself alone with what is eating you up, son. A problem shared with the right person is half solved. Allow me share in your load. Tell me your pressing worry."Togui convinced him.
"Father, I am referring to Jennifer. Is Jennifer and the baby really ok?" He asked sincerely worried. ......... A weighty silence captured the atmosphere. Togui was expecting not what came to him. he was taken aback by the unconscious element of surprise utilized by old soldier. He took a little space of time to readjust so he could deliverthe right response to old soldier.
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