Visions And The Darkworld

Chapter One Along the newly constructed Tyagh Gbar street, the Fifth Avenue, off Abu King Shuluwa Road in Kukigh Vagir community, Wurukum Makurdi, the Benue state capital. One of the first beautifully constructed streets by the Alia-led administration was evidence of his promises towards the transformation agenda in the state. Ayoo was seen running toward me at the speed of light, piteously furiously and could not spare a day looking for me. Calling on top of his top-of-his-voice “Mr. Luga, Mr. Luga, you are the person calling, “trying to emphasize. I asked myself, what could be the matter with Ayoo on a sunny Sunday afternoon like this? “Before cloud tealise Ayoo grabbed me by my wrist in a grip of a fox graping a hen and dragged me across the road into Abu King Shuluwa Road leading to Akpehe market, as he was still panting like a chased beast. I've been looking for you for a long time. Now that I finally see you, l can't let you go without utilizing this opportunity.” He stressed, still holding my left hand so tightly as if varnish, when he let go of me. “Ok,” I responded by nodding my head as a gesture, interpreting for him to know I've given my full attention. “ok, let go of me, Ayoo,” I said calmly. He then requested that we dig in a more comfortable place for the conversation. In his unquenchable desire to confide in me, as I thought, as l love people, l still do like making new friends, l don't like keep I friends, is more harmful than staying without one. For the love, no other options then to make new centrifugal friends who only reach out in a chance to avoid troubles. Then I considered not taking Ayoo, to my house. I suggested I open the Gogoro spot, popularly called Too Young Joint. “ Let's sit at Point I Too Young’s place.” On arrival, we met so many regular customers in the place, singing joyfully. Some of them were also dancing, making merry. Too young, the owner of the drinking spot also serves as the waiter who stood at the entrance of the VIP was cracking jokes with Bob Tseer, who said he is known as Bob Tseer, usu a famous Benue business ty coon residing in Makurdi. I took Ayoo by his hand as we navigated through the people, flinching our way to the constructed vip stand for Segget cigar smokers. Too young spot harbo men of timber and caliber as bankers s politicians, police, journalists and other pubic figures do visit the place so it isn't considered fust ogogoro spot, it's a place for relaxation c*m connection too. Behind the spot, I saw more familiar faces that could not be resisted. I walked closer and exchanged pleasantries. I wallowed back on the seat and whispered to Ayoo that this is the right place for this discussion. “Luga, l want you to be my ghost writer, please.” Ayoo stayed. Are you not educated too?” l educated. Yes, I am educated with a bachelor's degree in sociology, not in linguistics or mass communication to make me as prolific in writing as you are, “ he defended. “Ok, ok hahaha.” I laughed. “ Stop laughing, luga, l mean seeieus. “ Ayoo frowned his face to demonstrate his seriousness. Deep down in my heart, was he enolire? Can I have time for the job without disappointment? Many more discouraging questions lingered within me, but I chose not to keep them to discourage Ayoo. Although he, if not for money, but fame for a job well done. I resolved to pay attention as he continued. Luga, l have a testimony that l want to share with the world. Goodness of God in my life, God saved me from committing suicide and also revealed to me many secrets that will interest everyone, including you. The mysteries, agonies and solutions have been afterwardly reviewed, dropping the bomb shell. As serious as it may seem, since l discovered how interesting the work could be, as Ayoo mentioned. I decided to postpone the discussion, “ let‘s see tomorrow. I suggested “orwam kwagh neka kwagh kpokpo, so let's do this next time, hopefully tomorrow. I need to note down those points to come out with an unchallenged story. Ayoo, however, agreed with me reluctantly as we looth accepted the next day for the work to start in earnest.