Nortey Jr., Sam - Thumbwars [Avidbook, MF, Contemporary, New/Young Adult, Urban Fiction] Chapter Eighteen
Blowing lightly in the cool evening wind, a white rectangular sign jutted out from a two-story building. On the sign, “Nacuumba Nights” was spelled in dark blue, flashing letters.
Once inside, I met Aletheia’s friends, Nanaku and Kofi. While they ordered us drinks at the bar, Aletheia gave me a tour of the small, crowded, darkly lit nightclub. On the dance floor, a small but growing group of couples were dancing to simple jazz tunes.
As Nanaku walked toward our table, I said, “Let me help you with those, Nana uhh.”
As I placed two brimming of beer on our table, Nanaku laughed and pronounced her name.
I then said slowly, “Na-na-ku.”
She laughed again.
In a slightly defensive
