TALES BY ALEX
ONE WRONG TURN EP6
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Episode 6
The 6’o clock alarmed buzzed with It’s usual disrespect and insolence. I hated that alarm. It seems to go off during the sweetest part of my sleep.
Unlike most people though, i loved Monday mornings. It meant going back to school. It way my getaway, my only chance of leaving this cell.
Today was a special Monday, i was going to do something i had never done before. I was excited and scared at the same time.
My day began like every other day, i jumped out of bed 5 minutes after the alarm, and dragged myself to the sitting room for morning devotion.
Once again, order than mumbling a few unintelligible words, i had no active participation in the prayers.
My mind was solely focused on getting to school. As soon as the prayer ended, i greeted every one, and headed straight for the kitchen to do my chores.
I finished up quite early, the zeal and speed with which i finished my chores surprised my mum, i was fond of lingering on chores.
I bathed swiftly, and got set for school. My white shirt and blue skirt were properly ironed. There was not a single stain on my stockings.
I looked as neat and tidy as possible, everything was in order. I came out of the house, and sat inside my mum’s car waiting for her to take me to school. She took me to and from school every single day of my 6 years in secondary school.
As i sat there, my mind began to wander. I was about to do something strange and unfamiliar. How ll this day turn out? Where exactly is Ehis going to take me? I was unsure of myself, but i just couldn’t wait to find out.
My mum joined me in the car few minutes later, it was already 7:45am. She started the engine and we zoomed off. My day was just about to start.The usual traffic in Benin city ensured that i was almost late for school. My mum Droped me off exactly 2 minutes before 8 0’clock. She handed me a hundred naira note for lunch, and zoomed off.
As i walked through the gate, i took time to examine the entire school compound. And kept wondering how i would be able to make it out without being noticed.
The entire compound was tightly secured. The perimeter fence was high, and lined with barbed wire. It was impossible to jump over.
The school had 2 entrances, and 2 security posts. One in front and one behind. Each had stern looking men manning the gates, with strict warning not to allow students out of the compound till the school closes.
The security arrangement in the school, coupled with the hostile nature of the gatemen made the school look more like a federal prison than a learning center.
I walked straight to the assembly hall with my bag firmly hung on my shoulders, as i was already late.
The morning assembly was like every other one. We sang some hymns, recited the national anthem and performed other daily routine.
The principal made an announcement, reminding all SS3 students of the commencement of waec and JAMB registration, we were to part with the sum of 25thousand naira in all.
The annoucement was greeted with some happiness, it meant we would soon be out of secondary school. I can’t wait to be in the university, it would mean one thing…..Freedom!
We marched to our various classes, singing along.
As soon as we sat in class, i moved to Ruth’s seat. I couldn’t contain my excitement. I wanted all the details of the escape plan. How exactly I’m i going to leave this school compound?.
Ruth and Hannah looked at me with surprise and laughed hysterically. My naivity must have amused them. I looked like a curious lamb perhaps.
” Did you bring extra clothes?” Ruth asked
“why? What for?” I asked, genuinely surprised.
“Haba you can’t be walking outside with your school uniform na, you want to tell the entire Benin that you escaped from school?” Hannah replied, a little irritated.
“i didn’t know i had to, so what do we do now?” I asked, with a worried look
“Ruth will give you her own”
“will you?”
Ruth obliged, she always comes in handy for evil deeds. She was like the devil’s assistant to me.
I was about to ask other questions, when the class suddenly became quiet. Our class teacher had just walked in.
I turned around and headed for my seat.
“last period before break” Ruth wispered to me. As I approached my seat.
The morning lessons went by slowly. I barely understood anything that was said in class, thanks to the fear and excitement building up inside me.
The bell rang, to signify the end of the third lesson of the day, and the beginning of the last lesson before break.
The subject was geography, which i don’t offer. I got up and hurried left the class before the teacher arrives. Ruth and Hannah were right behind me. They were both holding their school bags, mine was still on my seat.
They led me towards the security post behind the school. I kept wondering how we were going to walk past the gateman.As soon as the gateman saw us, he beckoned on us to hurry up. We quickened our pace, and entered the gate house.
I saw too other girls inside the house, i couldn’t tell which class they were, because they were no longer on their uniforms.
One was putting on blue denim jean trousers, with a white t-shirt, with very low neck line that revealed some cleavage.
She was busy applying make up, she hardly noticed our presence. Her companion seemed a little more decent, she was uneasy and shy just like me.
They finished their make up, and handed 1000 naira note to the gate man.
He stepped outside, opened the gate and looked around for a while. When he was sure no one was in sight, he beckoned on them to proceed. They both walked briskly across the gate and out of sight.
It would be really difficult for anyone to spot them, because the rear gate was quite far from the main school compound, and it was shielded by trees and tall grasses.
It is rare for anyone to use the rear gate. It is mainly used during the morning hours, to ease traffic.
As i stood and watched, i began to understand how the whole process works. The gate man was merely making money off the girls.
He collects, a fee of 500 naira from each girl, and allows them escape unnoticed. The gate house was their changing room. The gateman even keeps their uniform safe when they are gone.
It all seemed like a safe plan, at least for now.
“here, put this on” Ruth ordered, as she handed me a pair of leggings and a pink top.
I struggled into the trousers. It felt really wierd, i had never worn trousers before, my mum doesn’t like it on me, even if she wears.
Hannah opened her school bag, and brought out a box containing make up accessories, and handed them over to me.
I held on to them, not knowing what exactly to do with them. I have never used make up before. This was a whole new experience for me.
Ruth noticed my dilemma, and came to my rescue. She applied the make up on my face, layer after layer. I felt like a different person already.
I grabbed a mirror from the box, and looked at my face. I couldn’t believe how pretty i was.
The red lipstick matched my earrings, the handbag went with the shoes. Everything looked perfect. I wished i could look like this every day.
Ruth brought out her phone, and dialed a number. I guess she called Ehis.
Few minutes later, we heard the sound of a car horn just outside the gate.
The gate man came out, looked around around as usual, to make sure no one sees us. He signaled us to go. Hannah handed over a thousand naira note to him, as we made our way outside.
Ruth waved me farewell with a smile on her face, urging me to have fun. She did not go with us, because i had
Borrowed her cloths.
A car was packed just outside the fence. I recognized it, it was the same car from Sunday.
The door opened, and i sat in front. Hannah took the back seat. There was someone else at the back, a boy. I haven’t seen him before. But judging by his appearance, he was in his late twenties.
I turned towards Ehis at the drivers seat. He smiled as my eyes met his.
“you look beautiful honey”
“thank you” I replied, almost blushing.
He introduced me to the boy at the back, his name was Odion, he was a cousin of Ehis, who just returned from his NYSC.
I turned around and greeted him in English. He extended a hand, and i gave him mine. He drew my hand up to his mouth and kissed the back of my palm.
“You are such a pretty lady” he said, starring down my cleavage.
I was a little embarrassed
“thank you sir” i replied, trying to turn around quickly before he tears of my bra with his eyes.
Ehis started the ignition, and drove straight ahead. I had no idea where we were going, or what we were going to do. Ehis simply said we would hang out.
I raised my head and looked at the rear view mirror, i could see Hannah and Odion. They were kissing lustfully. He had one hand underneath her skirt manipulating her,while the other caressed her b---m.
My heart began to beat faster. I felt the tension building up in my head. Only then i realised what was going to happen that day.
I was deeply terrified, I didn’t think i wanted to do this anymore. But it was already too late, as Ehis pulled over and stoped the car.As we all alighted, i kept turning from side to side, i could not risk being seen by someone who knows me or my parents.
One would have to look closely to recognise me though, because the make up and trousers made me look different.
This part of the city was unfamiliar, i have never been here before. It was somewhere around sapele road.
I turned around and saw a big sign board it read “kada plaza”. The building was large, and booming with activties.
It is one of the numerous places to have fun in Benin. A really magnificent building, containing a cinema hall, hallmark supermarket, a gaming center, and different fast food joints.
I was quite excited to be here, i knew i would have fun without doubt, but what would happen afterwards, i wasn’t sure.
We made our way into a section of the plaza, it was a fast food segment.
We occupied a table for four.
Ehis and i sat side by side, facing Hannah and Odion. A waiter came around, and we made our orders.
I waited patiently for everyone to make their orders first, i wanted to be last because i had no idea what to order. i was quite lost. I have not eaten at a fast food before.
The orders came eventually, i had a plate of fried rice and chicken with five alive.
Hannah ordered the same, but with a bottle of smirnoff ice. The guys opted for local dishes.
Odion requested for a bottle of alomo bitters, while Ehis took a can of lacasera.
As we ate, we discussed various topics. I was starting to feel a little more comfortable.
Odion dominated the conversation, he spoke quite fondly of his university and NYSC days.
He was a graduate of Ambrose Alli University. He wasn’t shy about admitting that he was a “rugged” man
In school.
I became a little scared of him. For once i noticed his “rugged” appearance. His red eyes and dark lips gave me the impression that he is a smoker.
I stole a quick glance at Ruth, she had been actively involved in the conversation, asking questions and laughing when there’s nothing funny.
She didn’t seem scared of Odion as i was. But i could tell from the conversation that both of them had only met today!
Occasionally, Odion would run his hands through Hannah’s lap. She would simply look at him and give a smile of approval.
I was irritated every time i saw this, they were in public for crying out loud. It made Hannah look like a prostitute. But she didn’t mind.
My displeasure was written all over my face. Odion must have noticed this as he turned attention to me.
“So Ella, how old are you?”
” I’m 16,”
“ah! you are a big girl na, just relax and enjoy yourselve ok? There’s money to be spent. You ll go home loaded”
As soon as he mentioned money, Hannah gave him a peck. I started wondering, is it all about the money?
If she will let him do those nasty things because of money, does that not make her a prostitute? And what about me?
I turned my attention to Ehis, he seemed quite indifferent. He took my hand and told me to relax.
We finished our meal, and Odion took care of the bills and we headed out of the restaurant.
We took the stairs upwards, and entered hallmark. The entire complex fascinated me.
The store offered all kinds of consumer items, there was a lot to desire. I stood for a while, looking round and round. Not knowing exactly what i was suppose to do.
Odion and Hannah walked towards a different direction, out of sight.
Ehis put his hands around my waist, and pulled me forward as we continued walking. I felt special, but i was still a little shy. I wasn’t used to such public display of affection.
“so what will you like to buy?” Ehis asked, pulling me closer to himself.
I wasn’t sure what i wanted, i have not been out shopping before. My mum buys everything i need.
” thanks, but i don’t think i want anything, I’m ok” i replied politely
“oh come on, i have to buy something for you today, something to prove how much i love and adore you”
Seeing he wasn’t going to give up, I looked around the section we were standing in, trying to pickout anything that may interest me.
“there,” I said, pointing towards a glass shelf containing wrist watches.
We both walked towards the shelve.
There were different brands of wrist watches carefully arranged, with price tags on them. I examined each price tag carefully, the cheapest was #4500.
I looked up at Ehis, and shook my head, indicating that i didn’t want the wrist watch anymore. I thought they were too expensive to buy.
“what?” Ehis asked with a puzzling look on his face
“They are too expensive” i replied
“oh, don’t worry about the price baby, i can do anything for you, even if it means paying with my life”
I blushed a little and thanked him, his words made me fall in love with him more.
I pointed at the cheapest wrist watch, he open the shelve and brought it out.
To be continued.

Thank's for reading my article A must read : one wrong turn episode 6
Created at 2016-05-15 14:12:46

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