Chapter One
” Da Ngozi Sun don go down, make we dey go house now” I pleaded.
I just didn’t want to miss that Zoro cartoon they normally show on KSTV by 6 pm, the dude is my number one superhero who goes about carving alphabet “Z” on the butts of those who messes with him. Ngozi who I do call “Da Ngozi” as a symbol of respect, apparently gave no ears to me, prolly she never heard me or maybe heard me but snubbed. All I could recall was she continued humming one popular Igbo song while she supports the tray filled with Banana on her head firmly with her both hands.
With my left hand I held unto her black gown which has turned brown from the several years of torture under the sun as I bade her with every show of pity worn on my face
“Bikonu Da Ngozi make we dey go house now…before” I was halfway done speaking when she blasted like a loudspeaker
“mechie onu gi ebe ahu” {Shut up your mouth there}
Prolly my favourite cartoon, Zoro, wasn’t the only reason I wanted going home early, there was this feeling of discomfort I felt too as we continued our expedition, the same horrible feeling I got before Papa died without a word or sign to any of us while I was at the farm with Ngozi and Nnenna, I just can’t imagine tragic news coming my way this time again.
Ngozi and I after all the trekking we did, coupled with missing my Zoro cartoon, we decided to take the short route to the house.
“Da Ngozi” I called out.
“Gịnị bụ nsogbu gị” {What’s your problem} Ngozi responded with an expression of indignancy.
“I bin think say Mama don warn us make we no follow this streamside?” I asked as we trekked fast.
Before now, there have been myths and fetish talks that Mermaids do abduct human beings who come to the streamside to fetch water not until the Chief Priest, Da’ Madu made some consultations. I remember Papa always saying
“if not for the Chief Priest, we’ll be married to our graves”
Well, I was known to be ever fearless, yeah! The exposure this hawking has birthed inside me, I’m sure if I was to be given a rostrum to speak at the white house even with my grammatical blunders, I’m sure I will confront them courageously but I admit I was scared, I really was. We got to the streamside after Ngozi crossed over the little log of wood which was the highly treasured bridge, I made attempt to cross over and I noticed Ngozi muttering some words, to which I managed to catch few of her mutterings
“Emeka a naked woman…”
Ngozi kept moving her lips and signalling me while retreating from the other side of the stream.
I noticed someone behind me, I wanted to run but it was too late, I wasn’t even halfway pass the log of wood which was the channel to the other side, well the only way of escape was to jump into the stream and that was exactly what I did. I thought this stream was shallow but hell no! It was deep as spoken words. Almost when I thought I have successfully escaped whoever was trying to kidnap me, I felt a soft cold hand holding me by my legs.
I didn’t even know where Ngozi was as at this point, I was just struggling my way out so as not to be caught by this strange person who I’m yet to discover, whether she’s a female? Or a male?.
“Holy Shit” I screamed when I turned backwards to discover a light-complexioned, beautiful Mermaid completely naked with a gigantic purple fin, well I wasn’t able to catch a full glimpse as I was still battling on how to run from her reach.
I always taught Mermaids were myths… So Papa was right all these while. She held to my right leg firmly, before I could say Jack Robinson she was atop of me, all I could feel was her big breast pressed on me taking me beneath the water.
“Ahh… Chineke Moh” I screamed while losing my breath underwaters.
I think I lost my consciousness because the last thing I could remember was this Mermaid encircling me with her arms and placing her soft lip on mine. I don’t have an explanation of what happened after that, the next thing I saw, was myself laying on some pebble stones tied on both hands and legs in a place I presume to be a cave.
From a distant, I could see human skulls and bones but for the large teeth hanging on the walls, I presume it should be the ones of Sharks because they were super large.
I was really terrified, if I had left earlier to see my Zoro cartoon, I’m sure I won’t be in this place or maybe if I had taken the long route and despise Ngozi’s plan of taking the short route, who knows? Now my bones will be the next set of bones adding to the carpet of the dried bones here,
“Chukwu gbochie ihe ojoo” {God forbid bad things} I whispered to myself.
Chapter Two
“What’s your name” a feminine voice with a striking accent from the back broke the silence as it echoed through.
I turned, only to see this same Mermaid still naked, but this time around she had human legs. My eyes were just focused on her perky nipples which kept staring at me inviting me passively to come have a feel. I now understand in all of those folktales I read in textbooks why humans keep falling in love with this creature despite their vile nature. Her body is indeed a mystery, no spots, no flaws, just smooth flesh everywhere, and I mean every Goddamn area in her body. I was just 15years old but I could feel my penis in between my legs becoming proud and raising its shoulders as a reaction from what my retina was being fed with.
“What’s your name,” she asked again.
“Where I dey?” I said while shivering, this time I don’t know whether it’s from the bewilderment I felt or from the cold weather that this particular place brought along.
She came very close to me, untied me and asked softly what my name was.
“Chine…du! Chinedu na my name… Biko where I dey?” I lied as I retreated back as much as I can, so her breast doesn’t touch my arm.
“Hey, handsome! I won’t hurt you, all you’ve to do is oblige to my instructions and soon you’ll be back home to your people… Or do you want to end up like those people over there” she said as she pointed at the bones over there.
“No… please” I cried out.
“My name is Geneva, I’m a single mother, the last of my kind. Your people killed my husband years ago, so I just needed someone to train my daughter to be more of a human. I just don’t want to lose her so early to death, so you will be her trainer. And once she’s strong enough to fit into the earth, only then I will let you go to your people” She instructed.
“But I no sabi train person, I just be 15 years old. Wetin I sabi biko?” I lamented
“I chose you because you won’t resist me and I know you’re brave, yes you’re young but you’re indeed brave. I’ve been watching you, I know your Mother, Mrs Chimezirim very well and your two siblings, Nnenna and Ngozi. I am sure you won’t remember the woman that gave you one thousand Naira note as a Christmas gift last year December when I came to your shop opposite your house to buy some things” She said.
I was completely in awe. I just wanted to run away but it seems she read my mind.
“One more thing, the day you dare to run, I will be left with no choice than killing you like the others” She warned me pointing her long fingers directly at my face.
“Follow me” she said as she motioned her hands in the air. I just couldn’t stand the sight of her fair flawless butt so I took my eyes down.
“Hey you!” a light-complexioned girl with dark long hair shouted from the small pool where she was swinging her fin. I’ve never seen such beauty in all the community of Omoukada, in fact, I doubt if anyone is as pretty as this little girl in the world. I mean if someone tells me she’s a fallen angel, I won’t debunk it.
I was just staring at her, damn! From her pointed nose, her small sexy soft lips, her eyes like that of a pussy cat. If a little girl who’s completely breastless can be so charming how much more charming will she be when she’s in her youth? My train of thoughts was brought back when Geneva called out my name.
“Chinedu meet Fiona my 11 years old daughter, Fiona meet Chinedu, your new trainer”
“Sorry my name no be Chinedu, na Emeka” I objected
“I know you’re Emeka but whatever it is, I prefer to call you Chinedu, so that’s your new name” Geneva said while laughing hysterically.
“Hey Chinedu, I’m happy to meet you” Fiona said as she gave me the warmest smile and took out a living fish from the pool and began chewing it. I just waved at her in astonishment.
“Please come let me show you your room” She said.
“Abeg na where I dey” I asked looking confused as I kept looking at the drawings inscribed on the walls.
“First of all this your language may not be accepted here, it doesn’t sound nice. I will have to teach you how to speak proper English. And this place is called an underworld, I already told you I’m the last of my kind, all my relations were being killed through a deadly chemical poured by your people into this stream years ago. I had to relocate into the deeps and so you know, it took me virtually 12 hours to get here from that stream.” She replied. I felt more scared.
“12 wetin? So you mean say we dey underwater” I asked looking shocked
“Yes we are” she replied laughing hysterically at how confused I was looking around.
“But how I take dey breathe well well?” the inquisitive me enquired further
“Here is just like earth, a human can dwell here but the problem is how to get here. Staying without oxygen for 12 hours is no joke right?” She said pointing her hand to a small room which was very decorated and furnished.
“Chai! This one na my room! Only for me!!” I said with a big surprise.
Honestly, I always wanted to have a room I could call my own.
“But wait ooh, if you say to reach here from the stream go take like 12 hours, how I take reach here alive” I asked while placing my left hand on the wall.
“Chinedu get some rest, tomorrow work begins” She replied as she smiled slyly.
“And one more thing” she veered around pointing at me “Don’t you dare cross that Stonehenge which is situated after this cave” she further instructed
“Oooooo- Kay” I lingered while responding
“Did you hear me?” She shouted with some seriousness this time around
“Yes Madam I don hear” I replied
“Chineke Nna lekwe Ike” {My God, see butt} I whispered
“Pardon” Geneva reverted aloud
“I no talk anything” I responded immediately.
Chapter Three
Three Weeks Later…
I had just finished taking Fiona her training for that day, which she immediately retreated to her pool. I was just seated by the pool admiring Fiona when I saw a butterfly looking-like insect, it was damn beautiful, I kept chasing after it until I got to the Stonehenge, the one Geneva warned me not to come close to.
From the Stonehenge, something apparently stole my attention, the view of the place on the other side was magnificent
“You sure say this place no be heaven?” I whispered.
Green Grasses everywhere, so quiet and peaceful. I climbed over the Stonehenge to other side, who wouldn’t want to explore such a beautiful place. As I drew closer I saw a small cottage house closed, I was almost passing by when I heard a female voice moaning so loud, but this time around it was as a result of pleasure.
” Mmm! Bring the fire Ma—du … Don’t cease please” the female voice cried
“Ahh! You’re indeed a Goddess, you know right?” the male voice said while grunting.
I discovered a small opening by the door, and I tried to peep but couldn’t see a dime. I was curious to know who these persons were. My curiosity was fed a bit when I recognized the Chief Priest, Da Madu’s Voice
“That boy will be the last child you’ll be taking, our agreements was taking elderly men only” he said
“Come on sweetheart! I don’t plan on killing him like those elderly ones besides those ones were planning to run away, but this boy is cool-headed and once he’s done with his duties here, believe me, I will send him back” Geneva replied trying to calm Madu
“Well, my wife is suspicious about my movement, so I might not be coming here too often” Madu said
“What! I presume you’re kidding. So when will you be coming next? Or don’t you enjoy the long time sex I give you here? Geneva asked
“Of course I do! I’m not leaving GiGi darling and besides our daughter, Fiona…” I couldn’t grab the rest of the conversation as the chief priest continued talking.
I just ran so fast so as not to be caught. It now occurred to me the Chief Priest entered an undertaking with the Mermaid. Maybe I was just another dead man walking. Ohhh! How deceived my people of Umuoakada must have been all these years. I got to my room and just pretended like I knew nothing throughout…
It’s usually a custom for Geneva to check up on me before she retires to bed by Nightime.
On this fateful night, I just lied there waiting for her to come. When I heard her footstep approaching, I knew It’s about time to execute my mischievous plan
“Chinedu… What’s the problem?” she asked as she leaned by the door
“I no fine Madam” I answered as I pressed my head to the pillow with my both hands buried around my thighs showing a countenance of displeasure.
She came close, sat by my bedside and placed her hardel by my neck.
Then I struck her immediately by the ribs with the knife I hid in between my thighs.
She fell from the bed, letting out a loud cry which echoed as she attempted to crawl out of the room. I was freaking out already, I didn’t want Fiona to be awake, not at all. It wasn’t part of the plan. This was supposed to be a clean mission. I again stabbed her by the throat concurrently until she was mute, this time around a water-like substance which glued to my skin kept rushing out of her, it was really nauseating. I took her by the hands and started dragging the heavy lifeless body when Fiona called me from the back
“Chinedu! What have you done?”
Shot me a startled look for about a few seconds then ran back to her room.
“Fio…na I can explain everything” I squealed
My heart was pounding fast, I know this isn’t over. And if I must leave this underworld I will need the help of Fiona, I need her Alive!
I followed her immediately to explain everything but coming to her room only to discover she has jabbed herself with a knife already. I ran towards her, took her by the hands, laid her by my thighs, watch her cry until I felt no air in her. I couldn’t bear it! I couldn’t forgive myself for this! Fiona wasn’t the bad one. I took out the knife stuck in her stomach, closed my eyes and pierced myself so deep as I lied next to her, I watch life slip gradually from my hands, till I was no more.
THE END.
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