Chapter 19

I didn't want to lose my virginity to the chief, hence I decided to steal from him and run away, unfortunately, the chief noticed I had stolen from him and sent his thugs after me, who got me by the gate...

Chief was angry at me for trying to steal from him and he ordered I be tied and he rape me mercilessly, I lost my virginity to chief in a horrible manner, he gave me 2million cash as compensation, which helped in clearing all of my mother's debt and opened a shop for her, but I didn't tell her the source of the money, I lied a friend's parents gifted it to me...I explained my ordeal to Joyce in tears.

Am so sorry for all you went through, it's so horrible, but then, why didn't you call me, she asked, Joyce it was the same time your dad was hospitalized, I didn't want to bother you, I said...she opened her hands and hugged me, am so sorry for all you have been through, with God I believe all will be well, the doctor may have given his report, but God has the final say, nothing is impossible with him, she encouraged me, I needed that, some words of encouragement. I took my medication judiciously, and Joyce was there every step of the way as she had promised, I was grateful for such a friend who had turned sister.....

After I recovered fully I resumed lectures and was up and doing to catch up on what I had missed while I was away.

I heard Sharon call me, I didn't want to answer hence pretended I didn't hear her, but she didn't stop calling me, she ran and met up with me.., Rehan, why aren't you answering me, how are you, I came by to check up on you, but you weren't home, I later heard you were at the hospital, but Joyce wouldn't let me see you... Sharon explained.

Well, as you can see I am fine, so can I go now, I said.. why are you acting like I am the cause of everything that happened to you, for heaven's sake I was only trying to help, she said.

Well keep that help to yourself, I don't want you around, you are just a bad omen, every time I am around you it's for evil, I lost my virginity, thanks to you, I lost my womb, thanks to you, what more do you want, that I lose my life, please stay away from me, I don't want to ever speak to you again, leave me to my mystery alone, please, I said and walked out on her...

I was able to push through school, and at last, I graduated, I was posted for my internship service..in Kikuyu the eastern part of Nairobi.

I was happy at how far I had come academically, but there was this emptiness I felt inside, not even a single day passes, without me regretting my actions...