Chapter 27: Thoughts
At Mbaku’s manor Mbaku looked at me as he entered the manor. “Have you been waiting for me?” Mbaku asked. “A yes and a no” I replied. “Why no?” he asked. “Because, mother-in law’s carriage just left.” “And the yes?” Mbaku asked as we walked towards his hut. “Because mother and I were waiting for you to return. It looks like she misses you a lot” I said. I turned to look at Mbaku and realized his eyes looked red. They looked like had been rubbing his eyes with his fingers. “Your eyes are red. What happened? Did dust enter them?” I asked. “Has Jabari returned?” Mbaku asked ignoring my question. “No. He hasn’t returned. Do you think something might have happened?” I asked. “I can’t tell. But it’s possible” he replied. “What do think can happen?” I asked “Anything!”
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