At Mjoka’s home Feya sat on her mat as she removed the jewelries she dressed with. She realized she’s lost one of her earrings. I’ll ask the palace maids when I go to the palace tomorrow. She thought. After removing the jewelries, she reminded herself to go to Zui in the morning to thank Mbaku and laid down on her mat resting her head on her pillow. Mbaku’s generosity and secrecy can’t be underestimated, Feya thought. Even Zui doesn’t know he saved me. Even Buka, of all people doesn’t seem to know. I owe Mbaku a great deal of gratitude. Only my parents, Mbaku, his personal guard and myself know. I’m glad I found out early. Ndaka must wait for my honest payment. It would be such that he would regret manipulating me. After turning uncomfortably on her mat for sometime, she slept. The

