The Brave Hunter – Episode 11

The princess could no longer hide her feelings for Uche. She found herself thinking about him all the time. She started spending more time in her chambers with him and always had a reason to laugh or touch him playfully. One evening, as they sat quietly on the bed, the princess turned to him and asked him a romantic question.

“Uche, have you not noticed how I look at you, how I treat you, how I feel when you’re around me?” The princess asked.

“I love you, Uche. I’ve never felt this way about anyone before. Do you love me too?” The princess asked boldly.

“Your Highness. I noticed you love me, but I didn’t know how to react. I’m just a poor hunter. You are the daughter of a powerful king. If he finds out that I love you, I’ll be killed.” Uche said.

“That’s not what I asked. I didn’t ask if you’re scared. I asked if you love me.” The princess asked.

“Yes, I do. I love you with all my heart. But I am afraid.” Uche responded.

“That’s all I wanted to hear.” She said.

She moved closer to him and whispered something sweet to his ear.

If you love me, then prove it. Make love to me tonight.” The princess said.

Uche was shocked at first, but the look in her eyes told him she meant it. She leaned in and touched his electric wire. The electric wire responded at once. They made love. That night, their bond grew deeper. While the entire palace was quiet, the princess and the hunter became one. In the morning, they lay on the bed, holding each other.

“What if someone finds out?” Uche asked.

"Let them find out. I’m not ashamed of loving you.” The princess said.

While they were still enjoying each other’s company, chaos was brewing outside. The warriors of the village had gathered and were getting ready to bring Uche out of the cell. He was supposed to be punished with death that day. It was supposed to happen that morning in the village square. The king had ordered that he must die for daring to kidnap the princess. The villagers had gathered already. Everyone was ready to watch Uche’s death. Some came with food and drinks, hoping to witness a show.

But when the warriors arrived at the cell, they were shocked to find it empty.

“He has escaped!” One of them shouted.

“How is that possible?" They asked.

The news quickly spread to the palace and the king was furious. He slammed his walking stick on the ground and roared like a lion.

“Find him! Search every house, every hut, every tree if you must! Bring him to me!” The king ordered. The warriors spread out quickly and began house-to-house searches.

Meanwhile, Uche and the princess were still in her chambers, hiding and laughing. The princess had made sure her maidens didn’t enter her room. She had locked the door from inside.

“They must be searching for me now. Today is my punishment day. What if they come here?” Uche asked.

“Let them come. They won’t dare open my door. Even if they do, I’ll say you’re not here.” The princess responded.

“But they’ll kill you if they find out.” Uche said.

“Then let them kill me. I love you.” she responded. The king became more angry.

“I want that man found. He has disgraced this kingdom. I won’t rest until I see his head on a stick.” The king said.

Back in the chambers, the princess refused to let Uche leave.

“Stay here with me. Let the world turn upside down, I don’t care.” She said. That afternoon, while the warriors were still searching, Uche and the princess made love again. It was as if nothing else mattered.

“This is dangerous. They are looking for me and I'm here making love to you.” Uche said. The princess laughed.

“That’s what makes it sweeter.” She said.

“You’re not afraid?” He asked.

“Afraid of what? I'm enjoying myself. ’ve never felt more alive.” She said.

The king later stood before the people in the village square and made a strong announcement.

“Since Uche has escaped. I want everyone here to listen carefully. If we find out that anyone is hiding him—any man, woman, or even a child—the person will be sentenced to death without trial.” The king announced. The crowd shouted. Some villagers looked at each other in fear.

“Search will continue. No house is off limits. And I mean no house.” His eyes burned with anger. “Bring me that hunter alive or dead!”

“Don’t stop until he is found. And remember, anyone caught helping him will share his punishment which is death!” The king said. The drums of the kingdom echoed the seriousness of the order. The search continued, but Uche remained hidden in the last place anyone would dare to look—in the princess’s private chambers. As night approached, the princess locked her door again, determined to protect the man she loved.

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HOW MY ROOMMATE LURED ME TO BE KÏLLÈD IN ORDER TO USE MY HËAD FOR HIS FATHER'S BURIÅL

A True Life Story.

Episode 3

To be honest, I don't know this girl from anywhere, I only saw her that same day while coming to the burial.

I mean, while I was being transported to that village, I observed a heated argument between a young lady and a motorcycle rider over a 200 naira fee. The situation escalated to the point where the rider suddenly dismounted from his motorcycle and forcefully pulled the woman's hand,

He almost slapped the girl.

Then, when we saw the altercation, I told the bike man to drive closer to them in order to find out their problem,

We discovered as we got there, that the lady in question boarded her way to that place to buy an attachment with a mindset of paying the bike man their usual fee of 300 naira.

However, the cyclist unexpectedly raised the price to 500 naira because of the high cost of fuel, according to him.

So when I heard about that , I promptly handed him a sum of 200 naira so he could free the girl.

That was the extent of it, and I was unaware that Kelvin was her cousin.

I didn't even recall the incident again.

But that's the girl through whom God saved me.

Anyways,

As she tiptoed to survey around, Kelvin unexpectedly entered, causing the girl to panic, although he didn't notice nor suspect anything.

"Why are you still here after dropping the food?" he asked the girl who walked outside gracefully while subtly signaling me not to eat the soup with a glance.

Then Kelvin who turned and looked at me,

Baba, you see how busy I am?

Please I dey sorry bro,

Na why I say make you come assist me be that, sorry say I dey leave you commot. He said, using pidgin.

Please go ahead and eat," the food is for you . he concluded.

I then feigned to open the food instantly and grimaced.

"Oh, bro you brought me white soup? I no dey like am o, I said.

The thing dey worry my belle o. I pretended.

Oya carry this one chop and give me rice,I prefer rice, I said but Kelvin declined to eat.

I mean, Kelvin concealed his feelings of frustration, one could notice how distress and angered he was, but he put on that facade of being okay, and smiled.

The food sweet oo? He said trying to persuade me.

I nodded in disagreement.

Then, since there was no alternative, he left the room again, and in a brief period, that same lady brought me a plate of jellof rice.

Upon entering the room, she quickly instructed me to stand up and walked toward the same doorway that I came in.

She said, broo, you see that door, walk straight as if your life depends on it and don't look back till you surface outside.

When you get outside,

There's a blue motorcycle on your left hand side with a key in it, and you can only start it if you're able to drive. She shivered as she spoke.

As soon as you see the bike, don't panic, don't shiver, that's Kelvin motorcycle, everyone would think it's kel that send you something.

"Start the bike and leave this compound, because In the next few minutes, you won't see your life again," she said as she left the room.

Eehh,

She halted,

Please if you get caught, don't mention my name o, because I go deny you. She eventually walked away.

Immediately she said this, I suddenly peed for trouser.

I wasn't myself again.

I uttered a prayer to God.

I told God that a person only knows their birth date, but not their death date.

Please help me papa, but if I die today, don't fail to expose Kelvin, let him süffer, I said as I walked cautiously down to the corridor.

Then, while walking down the corridor, I observed a room being prepared like a grave, with chiefs from various villages gathered and singing powerful songs, including war chants and incantations.

To be continued..

Written by V.I.C

"Even if we forget the days, we’ll remember the feeling."

"I don’t wake up feeling strong. I just wake up and decide not to give up — again."

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"It’s not about feeling fearless. It’s about showing up scared and trying anyway."