Regret

GRANDMA LEFT EARLY

Returning in the evening soaked in sweat and stench, I headed for the bathroom to wash off the dirt. Grandma knew how tired I was, she let me skip family dinner as usual, with expectations I’ll be present later to listen to her endless tales at night.

I had other plans in mind. The annual lovers dance was scheduled for tonight, and I already promised Amaka I wouldn’t disappoint. Hurriedly, I swallowed morsels of fufu with aid of vegetable soup, sneaked out, and did not return till she was fast asleep.

I’ll apologize in the morning as usual, I thought. After second crow of the cock, I expected the usual knock at dawn. One that never came. Only footsteps and murmuring could be heard. She must be mad at me, I uttered to myself. I rose to go apologize. Upon reaching her room,I was overwhelmed with what I saw. Grandma was gone.

Wildkhard [TA]