Untitled Episode
But just before she could untie the last knot, the footsteps of the hunters stopped very close to them.and Amara's heart was beating fast like a dram. Her hands were starting and sweet was running down her back even though the early morning was still cold. The mermaid was breathing heavy tears rolling down her checks as she looked at Amaka with fear and pain in her eyes. She knew the hunters would soon find her, and she would be taken away. Amara closed her heart,"God, please help us, don't let them find us here, "just as the hunters were about to turn to the back of the mango tree. One of the hunters who was walking behind the other suddenly streamed loudly brush meat. The other hunters stopped immediately.and turned around quickly. Where is it? Where is it they should be there running towards the other side, the hunter said, pointing with his g*n into the business. The hunters forgot about the mermaid for a moment and started running towards the place where the bush meat was said to be lifting their guns in to the air ready to shoot their boots. made loads sounds on the dry leaves as they pushed towards the direction of the bush meat shouting and calling each other Amara eyes wide in surprise she saw this as her only change she came out quitekly from her hiding place bad ran back to the mermaid please please let's go no before they come back, Amara whisperedto the mermaid her hands moving fast to utie the rope her finger were shaking as she oulled at the tight know the rope was rough and strong and it hurt her finger but she did not stop. the mermaid was whimpering in pain but she looked at Amaka with hope in her eyes, thank you, thank you the mermaid said weaking Amaka finally united the groupid the mermaid's arm's fell to her side and quickly she could still hear the hunter's voice but they were now closer to the river shouting and calling each other as they search for the bush meat she knew she had to leave immedately or they would return and find the mermaid missin. tried to stand but fell back her siver tail brushing against the dry leave please please help me she said amaka bent down wrapped her arm's arounds the mermaids waist and tried to left her wrapped her arm around the mermaid waist and tried to lift her the mermaid was very heavy and Amaka was not strong enough but she tried her best she placed the mermaid's arm over her shoulder and the mermaid learned heavly on amaka her bably bump making it heard for her to move easily. Amaka took a stop toword then another her legs shaking under the weight they moved slowly step by step trying to avoid the dry leave that made noise under their feet the mermaid was winning in pain breating heavly and holding her stomch, ah , ah the mermaid groaned softly amaka looked at her with pity she did not know how long they would take to reach her hurt but she could not leave the mermaid she would to sit on the ground for a moment whist she wiped the sweat from her face her clay pot of water was still there but she could not carry it new she left it behind focusing on getting the mermaid to safety frist. the morning sun was begining to rise and the brid were singing louder now amaka's wrapper was soaked with sweat and her back was aching but she kept moving the mermaid was crying sefly her face pale and her hand holding her big belly please don't leave me i don't want to die she kept saying i will not leave you Amaka said to the mermaid even though her body was tired and her legs were shaking they passed though the small narrow bush paths avoiding places were people would see them Amaka was afraid that if the villgers saw the mermaid the might call the hungers or bring trouble to her they stopped to rest again under a bambo tree and Amaka checked the mermaid's face are you okay she asked the mermaid wooded weakly but bears rolled down her checks after some time Amaka gathers her strength and lifted the mermaid again the continues moving resting and moving unit finally the reached Amaka's small mud hut at the edge of the village Amaka pushed the wooden door open carefully and looked inside her children were still a sleep on the mat she was happy they were still sleeping so they will not see the mermaid yet Amaka helped the mermaid inside and laid her gently on the floor which was coverd with a small old mat the mermaid groaned in pain her hands on her belly her taillying weakly on the mat Amaka looked at the with concern she saw the the mermaid's body was swollen in some place and there were red marks where the rope had tied her i will bring hot water become warm she poured some into a small bowl and brought it inside she dipped a clean clothing the hot water squeezed it and centlyplaced it on the mermaid's swollen arms and shoulders the mermaid in pain but after a while she let out a soft sigh of relief Amaka continied to message the mermaid's body with the hot water wiping away the dirt and sweat and pressing gently on her back. thank you, thank you, the mermaid kept whispering treas rolling her checks amaka felt pity in her heart and she also felt afraid she did not know what would happen next and she did not knw why the mermaid was on land pregnent and caught by hunters the room was quiet exceept for the soft groans of the mermaid and the small crackling of the fire outside Amaka looked at the mermaid's big belly and wondered what kind of baby is inside her will it be a fish or a human she did not know but she knew she could not let the mermaid die. The mermaid opend here yes weakly and lookeded at Amaka my name is ijeoma she said sofly Amaka was surprised ijoma that is a beatiful name my name is Amaka ijeoma smiled weakly but her eyes were still filled with tears thank you Amaka i will never forge tthis she whispered Amaka nodded holding ijeoma's hans gently suddenly they heard the sound of foot steps outside the hut and Amaka's eyes widened in fear she quickly looked at the door and then at ijeoma who was trying to sit up but was too weak Amaka placed a finger on her lips shh dont make a sound they both listened quietly as the foot steps moved closer to the door of the hut she terned quickly to look at ijioma the prenagant mermaid who was lying weakly on the mat ijioma looked at amaka with fear in her eyes clutching her big belly with her silver tail folded under her body suddenly the door spened with a loud creak Amaka rushed quickly and pushed the door forward using her body to luck the person outside from seeing insiden the hut who is there why are you opening my door like that Amaka asked breathing heavily sweat on her forehead standing by the door was mama ngozi the village gossip everyone in the village knew her as the woman who loved to poke her nose in to other poeples busness she was holding her waist with one hand and her other hand was on the door trying to push it open wider whilew stretching her neck to look inside amaka's hut amaka blocked her view with her body spreading her arms across the door frame maman ngozi raised her eyerows and tried to look over amaka's shoulder, what are you hiding in there amaka? she asked with suspicion in her vioce amaka forced a small laugh hide hide what what is it mama ngozi so early this morning but mama nigozi did not stop she bent to the left and thn to the right trying to se inside the hut but amaka moved with her blocking her view like a wall ah ah Amaka you are behaving strangely this morning mama ngozi said clicking her tongue are you hiding something or is there a man in there with you amaka's eyes widened in shock and a man. in my hut mama and ngozi what kind of talk is that early in the morning but mama ngozi was not ready to leave she pressed her face closer her eyes like a hawk's eye looking for even the smallest clue i only came to borrow your water pot mama ngozi said floding her arms across her checst amaka gasped shesuddenly rememered the pot of water she left in the bush whean she ws resculing ijoma she could not give out the pot now becaus e the hunters might be looking for the owner and if they found out she was who took the mermaid it would bring big touble Amakas walled hard and forced a small smaile ah mama ngozi i am using the pot now i cant give it out please mama ngozi raised her eyerows hugher and hissed you using pot what are you using it for now you are hiding something Amaka, i can smell it she said. leaning closer her eyes nearrow wind suspiciously amaka's heart was pounding in fear she pressed her back harler against the door blocking every space mama ngozi might use to see inside, mama ngozi i asked you again what is it you are looking for amaka asked her voice becomimg firmer mama ngozi shrugged and snapped her fingers i only cane to borrow your pot but since you are be having like this may be you are hiding a man inside your hut amaka's eyes widened and her mouth opened but in words came out for a moment. a man in my hut, me, ah mama ngozi please leave my compaund stop talking nonsense amala shouted waving her hands to chase mama ngozi away mama ngozi clapped her hands togther and shook her head turning aroumd Amaka i will come bak later let me see what you are hidind in this your hut she said walking away but still turning her head to look back Amaka watched her untill she was out of the compound before quickly shutting the door and leaning against it breating heavly she turned around slowly and saw ijioma looking at her with fear and confusion tears in her eyes amaka moved to her and sat beside her touching her hand gently domt worry she has gone you are safe for now Amaka whispered ijioma nodded slowly holding her belly breating heavily. thank you, amaka thank you she whispered back but before amaka could say another word she heard a loud gash inside her hut she turned quickly and saw her s daughter angler standing there with her mouth wide opeened her eyes looking as if they would fall out mama mama what is that angler shouted pointing at the mermaid who was lying on the mat, amaka's heart dropped to her stomach ijioma tired to cover her face with her hands tears rollind down her cheeks amaka rushed to her daughter and placed her hand on her shoulders trying to calm her down angler please dont shout please calm down amaka said her voice shaking angler's eye;s were still wide and she was trembling. mama what is that? why does she has a fish tails is she a witch going to at us alive angler cried stepping back ward amaka felt tearsgather in her own eyes she did not know now how to explaim it to her young daughter she is not a witch angler she is a mermaid but she needs our help
