The City

We waited for my Uncle Mathews in a beautiful small apartment. I didn't know what I would say for the first appearance of my Uncle. We once met in the village when I was 2. sitting comfortably in a soft sofa set outside his office. I didn't feel any hardness of the sofa, it was just nice and amazing feeling. With my dirt clothes it didn't match. people could gaze at me at a distance and closer. I pretended as if I'm not aware of their gazing. I was smelling bushy. The clothes have been in my body for 4 good days. I didn't took a bath. some signs of lice were emerging. I thanked the god's of our land for reaching the city so fast. others could take a week to reach the city for greener pastures. I smelled some good smell from my behind. some steps were approaching. A very beautiful lady brought us some appetizers. Are you Richard? I stammered....yes.....yes. My boss has sent me to bring you these containers for your launch. I received the meal box with shaking hands. All the necessary tools were set but in the container but I could feel something is missing. Is there anything wrong with you? No!.....I ...ah... nothing. she looked aside. I was shy to open waiting for her to firstly open so that I can copy. she opened her pack, I followed. something amazing happened. I saw her bowing down her head and said some little words. I don't know what she is saying. I listened and ignored. she smiled at me and Started eating. some silver and aluminium objects were there but I used my hands. she was not surprised. That's village life. A man in his decent clothes approached us. I saw her running towards him. I wanted to stop her but It was too late. something between the two happened. Their body were very very closely and one could feel the warmth of each other. I looked at them and looked aside with fear and shame. I just don't know why I was brought up in that poor village. It could have been me being welcome like him. I wanted to sit down when I heard let's go. I followed the man and the woman to his side. we walked some few steps away from the building. it was a tall beautiful building with some transparent glasses. One could see us from outside but we can't see the inside.

The car keys were given to this lady. The engine started. A very good and beautiful road full of car's. everyone was busy. I believe it was a knock off time. Some on foot in a hurry rushing to their respective home's. Different car's with different designs but ours was unique. No noise and smoke. I could see some driver's under panic calling for people to join their small car's. "Why are these people calling for people to go ahead and board their small car's?" Those are taxi drivers it's a town business. Some children and women could be seen closer to everyone driving selling different assorted items. An old lady came closer to our machine selling pawpaw. Hey woman we don't sell such things in my village rather we give for free. Richard!! life is very expensive here in the city than the village. I looked at him with disapproval. All these different car's, tall beautiful buildings how can it be possible that life is hard? I ignored. Many people are living a hard life.....a hand to mouth life compared to the village. I laughed.

I don't blame your decision to make a living here. You have made a great choice so far and I believe all will work well for me and you. The reality of life is in hard work. Once again welcome. You need to keep your eyes open, never give up and never get tired of being a hard worker. That's our city's key to success. He gave me a great picture to get prepared for the battle. I vowed to work hard so that I live a better and promised life. I'm here for my mom and dad including my young sisters and brothers. I don't know how she's feeling now but I understand she's might be well and she misses me. Something amazing happened along the way. A group of young people in their shameful state appeared besides the street. Beating the car side by side with their hands open. I saw my uncle dropping off 50 Tambala coin to them. Some happy noise was there. very glad they disappeared from the scene to a small building behind us. What are those children from? Beggars! beggars? yes....so all their life is to beg? These children are called street kids. All their daily lives is here in the city. They're like you Richard, making crucial decisions of leaving the village to town without any relative hence ending up being beggars. I felt like crying. seeing such looking good children turned into beggars. I started regretting to have made a poor decision of coming to the city. what if this uncle of mine drop's me off or chase's me out of his house? I will suffer pain. I stayed silent. The speed of the car showed that we don't have anything to disturb. The music was being played on the car's radio. I smiled at myself. Everything seemed to be great and good. In no time we left the main road and followed to the left street small smart road. The area seemed to be of well security with burbed wire fenced house's. Dog's could bark at a distance. we left the small street again and followed a gravel road to the right.

The gate was opened by someone in uniform and unique Barret. He open the car's boot. what I could hear was welcome sir. He paid respect to my uncle and the woman who happen to be our driver for that day. Richard!!! drop out of the car we are home now. I was not ashamed of carrying out my sack bag. with little items inside I followed the two. The house was big with amazing views in and out. His children welcomed us with a great smile. I was greeted with peace and love and this made me to feel comfortable and welcomed. The wonderful smell in the house was strange. I could feel the peace within my heart. All I could remember is my family in the village. I thought of how hard life is. I'm in the city now and happy to work for my mom. I vowed to help her when all is well.

It was a game of worry and joy. I didn't wanted to fail her. I wasn't professional at all but I did made up my mind that I will do the best for my mom's sake. The the supper was already in. Uncle Mathews came to eat with us, he started by introducing his family to me. I saw all the people smiling at me. one could smell the beauty of smiling at a distance. This meal is delicious...I... that's sausage my nephew. I enjoyed everything of the talks.

After taking my bath was led to upper room to rest. It was an amazing room full of great and expensive items for me to be using. I liked it.

Early in the morning I was called by a ladies voice. I followed the direction from which the voice sounded. in a big sitting room people sat down. I want to introduce you to my family. Face of the woman who helped me at the taxi depot was there too. That's my wife Nambe. She looked at me I looked back. This is why they hugged at the office that particular day? I recalled the scene. We want to introduce you to our prayer gathering. Tomorrow be very ready for a town vocation. I was quite since I didn't had enough clothes as a stranger. The afternoon was so fast approaching. All the family members were well prepared. Richard! go get prepared we are heading to where we agreed. I rushed for a bath. something amazing caught my attention. A well package of smart clothes on my bed. Near the bed rear beautiful white shoes. In no mean time I was done with bathing. It was a great outfit and the city was amazing. The mall and the shopping centre was another great scene I saw. A white box was brought to a table where we sat. pizza!!!.....pizza? what is it? I was given my portion. it's taste wasn't good but I still ate my portion. The excitement from his children indicated that pizza is gold to them.

In two weeks time I managed to secure a Job at one of the biggest hotel where I was able to earn a huge amount. The salary was enough to buy my own clothes and accessories for a month. My uncle was very helpful. He could pick me up just to show me some of the place's in the city. It was a habit. By and by I started discovering how wonderful the city was. All I could see and discover was his hard work. He used not to sleep. The lights in his room were always on. I wondered if he has time to chat with his friends on different social media platforms. To be rich you must forgive yourself and work hard. I learned more from him. in few months down the line I started emulating his character. He taught me how to run a business.

We must have a meeting tomorrow morning at our usual place. He stormed out of my room. My heart started playing a beating fast game. "what have I done so far to be invited like this?" I looked at the walls in my room. I felt like it is about to fall on my head.

It was already in the morning. Tea was served by one of his workers. It wasn't easy to gaze at him this time. No one wanted to start the story after the morning greetings.

You must go to a driving school where you can attain a driving licence. Thank you so much uncle. I was relieved. "what do you think?" no....no....no problem I will go.

Are you a Christian? one of many students in the driving school wanted to know. I don't know about being a Christian but I surely hope to join you if possible. He narrated everything about being a Christian and living in a Christian way. within 6 weeks we were done with the driving school. I made a lot of friendship's. This made me to feel comfortable and welcomed in the city. He introduced me to his company as a new driver but he could not allow me to leave his house since I was still under his belt.

He was a hard worker indeed. With different car's and farm's at his disposal. Lucky enough he was a good man.

A few days later something caught up my antention, he brought a fair lady in the house. I didn't expect to see this. It brought a lot of questions within my heart. She stayed with us for so many days. I tried my best to figure out what she came up to. I expected to see his wife fighting at him but nothing was being done. In the next few weeks I started noticing some strange actions from her. I hated it.

The lights were off, almost everyone complained; yet it was an arranged plan to trap me. I went straight to sleep. I removed my clothes since it was really dark. The moon couldn't give what I expected to the fullest. I jumped onto my bed. something happened in the duvet. I felt the warmth of my fellow body. I could feel that it's an opposite sex very close to me. She squeezed me closer to her I squeezed back. I touched her and she touched me again and again. I stretched out my hands and pulled her very close. Her fair body could tell that she's beautiful. she kissed me; I despised it. As the game was close I jumped off the bed screaming running towards the downstairs naked.