MURDER IN THE ORATORY
Forty-one.
The human being walks hastily towards us, at the podium. I shout a prayer telling God to protect us because I have no idea what I would do if anyone was to lose their lives. J’s hold on me tightens, and I feel cold, hot sweaty, as I start shivering. Then I thank heavens for letting him stand with me. If it wasn’t for him, I would have fallen. My body is growing weak, and I scan around so fast to ensure that all our siblings are okay, and yeah, Andy has everyone behind him.
Ada is so freaked out, that I attempt to have her from Marlene’s arms, but J doesn’t allow me to leave his hold. I watch in awe as Jairo and his men get on their feet, and how they all surround the human being before us, is still an enigma to me. Even without anyone telling her an
