“I feel to kiss a woman,” Muriithi told Mutinda.
“They are full in the city. You can get one to enjoy your weekend with,” Mutinda said.
“I wish I could get one. My stress would reduce,” Muriithi suggested.
“They are many. Some half naked while others fully naked. No competition brother,” Mutinda said.
Both Muriithi and Mutinda were students at Bahari University – a world class University located at Bahari city. Bahari city was located near the ocean and was nicknamed ‘kahaba city’, due to immoral behaviours that were practised in it.
It was in the evening and the sun rays had struck the tall buildings of the city. The tourists as usual were resuming to their places of residence from the beach. Muriithi and Mutinda stood as they watched how men and women celebrated with their loved ones as they left the site.
“I think it’s time that we need to 'hunt' for girlfriends,” Mutinda suggested.
“That’s a good advice my friend. You are right. We can too find sugar mamas,” Muriithi said as he smiled.
“Sugar mamas? Really? That’s not a good advice my friend. Remember in future you need a beautiful wife and children too. Don’t waste your time and energy running after these old ladies,” Mutinda advised.
“They have everything, including money. Don’t pretend that you don’t want them and yesterday you failed to get supper because you were broke,” Muriithi said. They all laughed.
“I understand the situation in the country that many youth have engaged themselves in sugar dating. If it attracts you, then I can really conclude that peer influence has won against you. Remember that you have your own life and different background from others. Don’t be influenced by anyone,” Mutinda advised.
“What I need is money. Your advice will not give me money.” Muriithi said.
“You are right. It will not give you money but will keep you safe and healthy to give chance to work for your own money. It will too also give you an opportunity to have a good family in future. Time is now; change your mind or the world will change you in future!” Mutinda advised.
“It’s a good advice my friend. It’s even better to have relationships with our age mates,” Muriithi suggested.
During their busy talks, a lady approached their way. She was slim and brown. She wore a long, red dressing and had a blue hand bag hanged on her right hand shoulder.
“This lady looks better with you,” Mutinda said contemptuously.
“Do you need her?” Muriithi asked while facing Mutinda.
“No. She looks a bit old” Mutinda replied. The lady came up to where they were. “How are you guys,” she greeted.
They all replied to the greeting and a silence of few a seconds followed.
(Pointing to Muriithi) “Can I talk to you please?” the lady inquired.
“Yes, am ready to listen to you,” Muriithi replied.
“Follow me,” she said. (She starts moving away from them. Muriithi waves goodbye to his colleague as he follows her)
(Ten minutes later) Muriithi and the lady sat on a bench near the beach.
“What is your name,” she asked. “My name is Muriithi,” he replied.
“People call me Gatumi. I am glad to meet you. I have been attracted by your look (as she face him). I love you Muriithi,” She said.
“Thank you Gatumi but for now am not ready for a relationship,” Muriithi said.
“Muriithi, remember an opportunity comes ones. Don’t let this opportunity to pass you by. I love you!” Gatumi said as she stretched her right hand to hold
Muriithi’s head. She continued, “I will give you everything that you want. I need a young man like you, Muriithi.”
“Give me sometime to go and think about it,” Muriithi requested.
“There is nothing big to think about. You are old enough to make your own decisions,” Gatumi said.
Muriithi was now confused. He remembered his friends words and he feared. He threw back his mind in their home background. His father was a poor peasant farmer. He made a decision. He decided to agree to the love proposal!
“I agree!” he said and inquired, “kindly let me know your level of education.”
“Thank you Muriithi for accepting my proposal. I graduated seven years ago and secured a job as a financial analyst. Currently am working in one of the companies in the city,” she replied.
“I am a third year student doing Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance,” Muriithi said and then inquired, “how old are you?”
“Why do you ask about age Muriithi? I think age doesn’t matter in this. You are mature my dear. Anyway, I have thirty two years and have only two children,” she explained.
“It’s quite okay. Am ready to walk the romantic road with you,” Muriithi agreed.
“Me too my dear (they hold hands together and stand up facing each other), I request you to accompany me in my house we talk more. Its already getting dark,” Gatumi inquired.
“Am ready my dear. This is a weekend. I am ready to go with you,” Muriithi agreed.
They walked for a short distance up to where a maroon car had been parked. Muriithi was surprised to hear that the car was owned by Gatumi. They boarded and left to a destination in the city which Muriithi had never visited before. It had well built homes with perimeter walls and mansion buildings for its different inhabitants.
“This is my home,” Gatumi said as they approach one of the mansions.
“It’s so amazing my dear. I can't it believe,” Muriithi said worriedly.
“You seem to be perplexed. Don’t be anxious, nobody is home. My husband went to the village and our two children are in boarding school,” Gatumi explained.
They entered the house. It house was furnished with all beautiful furnitures and structures. You would think it was a king’s Palace. Muriithi was ushered into the TV room. The room was spacious and well decorated. Gatumi switched on the television. The news was airing.
“Muriithi? Enjoy the news as I get something we can eat,” Gatumi said.
After few minutes, she came back carrying two bottles full of juice and two plates full of biscuits and a slice of cake. Muriithi was happy. He smiled as Gatumi neared him.
“I want us to eat until we are full, if you want more just say so,” she said wearing a big smile on her face.
“I appreciate,” Muriithi replied.
“I have strained in search of a young man like you. I need a young man who can satisfy my sexual desires fully,” Gatumi said and then inquired, “are you ready for that?”
Muriithi looked down and then at her face. He feared to agree.
“Muriithi. Answer me please,” she inquired insistently.
“My dear, I am a student. How will I manage it please?” Muriithi asked.
“That is not a big issue Muriithi. You will manage. I promise you,” she said.
“What about your husband? Don’t you see that you are risking my life?” he asked.
“I will handle issues about my husband. Trust me my dear. I will do to you everything that you need for your comfort in school. I will pay your school fees and give you upkeep money as far as you make me enjoy,” Gatumi promised.
“I accept Gatumi. Am ready to make you happy. I will do as you say. Am ready to fulfil your needs. I am not sure why you have chosen me, but I feel the like luckiest person in the world. I don’t care how old you are, how grey your hair are atop of your wonderful head or in future worries of the number of wrinkles that will crease your face. You will always be beautiful to me, and I will never stop loving you,” Muriithi accepted.
“Thank you my dear. You are like a sunlight through a window heating me as I rest on my bed. Thank you for making me feel like the most beautiful lady in the world,” Gatumi thankfully said.
She smiled and moved closer to him. She held his hands and they all faced one another. Gatumi pulled Muriithi closer to him as they seated. She kissed him. Muriithi enjoyed and looked up and around. He too kissed her. He softly and continuously caressed her chest as Gatumi tried to undress him.
“Are you ready now,” she asked”
Muriithi nodded his head and replied with a hot kiss!
“The Bed is more comfortable than on this sofa. Let’s go there!” she suggested.
(Two days later) Very early in the morning, Mutinda together with his two friends met after a Psychology unit lecture. They were Frank and Otieno. They sat on one bench to enjoy the cool breeze of the environment.
“Mutinda, where is Muriithi?” Frank asked.
“Muriithi is still enjoying his weekend,” Mutinda replied. (They all laugh)
“You have not answered his question,” Otieno said and continued, “ he wanted to know of his whereabouts”
“I don’t have an answer to that question my friends. All that I know is that he got a sugar mama on Friday evening at the beach,” Mutinda explained.
Everybody was surprised. Frank reminded them about the random assessment test which was scheduled in the following week.
“That is still in our memory but thank you for the reminder,” Otieno said.
“I think Muriithi has no information on the same. We need to alert him. I came to realize that he really loves women, but I think he is doing the right thing. We need to familiarise with these ladies before getting to our marriage lives,” Frank suggested.
“Your are right Frank. You have to start fishing on small rivers before you get to the ocean,” Otieno added.
“What do you mean?” Mutinda asked.
“These days, wives need an experienced man to handle and maintain them in their homesteads. You need to have interacted with other ladies of your age to learn wife’s basics,” Otieno replied.
“I now understand brother. I will motivate myself so that I gain courage to approach these ladies,” Mutinda said.
In the process of their conversation, Muriithi joined them with an unlimited smile on his face. You could think that it was a smiling competition. He greeted them and sat on the right side of them. All eyes were on him.
“Brother? Otieno called and continued, “tell us some good news.”
“Am good bro. Did you get something for lunch?” Muriithi asked.
“Not yet bro. Even breakfast we haven’t tasted,” Mutinda replied.
“I will buy lunch for all of you today,” Muriithi said. “Where did you get the money?” Mutinda asked.
“Don’t pretend that you don’t know. (They all laugh and smile). Do you know anything about it?” Muriithi asked.
“We know nothing bro. Tell us please,” Frank replied.
Muriithi explained to them, “On Friday evening, I got a sugar mama and was lucky to spend the whole of my weekend there. We love each other. She promised to give me everything that I will need in school, including paying my school fees. Today morning she gave me a lift up to the entrance of the school gate and gave me ten thousand shillings.”
“You must be very luck. Try to connect me with one,” Otieno said.
“The secret is one. Go to the beach, sunbath like a lizard and am sure those ladies will come in plenty,” Muriithi suggested.
“I can see a bright future for myself. Just imagine I will be back there on Friday to celebrate my weekend,” Muriithi contemptuously said.
“Be careful bro. Women can sometimes ruin your future,” Frank suggested.
“Those are insults. That’s why you shall live to be single and broke the whole of your life. Let’s go get our lunch, on my bill of course.” Muriithi commented as they left for lunch in the local hotel.
On Friday evening, Muriithi was in Uzima apartments where he had rented. He received a call from Gatumi. He confirmed from his watch that it was five minutes to 7pm.
“Hi babe,” she greeted. “Hello,” he replied.
“I need you throughout the weekend. Am sending fare to you right now. I am committed somewhere. I will not be able to pick you from school,” she said.
“Gatumi, it is getting dark and I might be late,” Muriithi suggested.
“Really, don’t worry my dear. If it is so late, you will not lack a room to spend the night comfortably,” Gatumi replied. She continued, “my husband might be coming today but that should not worry you. I shall introduce you as my cousin. I don’t expect any unnecessary behaviours which may reveal our relationship. He shall leave on Saturday evening and we shall have all the time to ourselves to do our activities,” she explained.
“It would be better if I come on Saturday evening after he has departed?” Muriithi suggested.
“I want him to see and know you so that when he mistakenly meets you another day, there will be no issues. All you need to do is to be very vigilant because he may decide to test you,” Gatumi said.
“I understand you. I am coming right now,” he agreed.
By the moment, the streets lights were on and the sun had set. Muriithi was supposed to kick off his end of year examinations in three weeks time. He had not revised for any paper. For him, the examinations were far away to commence the revision, thinking he still had time to explore his desires. His mind was confused by Gatumi. Whenever his mind was idle, his thoughts were stolen to the imagination of the beauty that had made Gatumi the only iconic feature in his life and often contemplated on how lucky he was. He hurriedly prepared himself wearing some of his best outfits coupled with a pleasant perfume. Once he had assertained himself that he was ready, he left the room. He walked to the bus station, picked a taxi and his journey set off. In a few minutes, the taxi came into a halt outside the gate where Gatumi's house was enshrined.
“Hoot the car. She needs to know that I have arrived,” Muriithi harassed the driver.
“Do you know her?” the driver asked.
“Yeah. She is my cousin. Am here to visit her,” he replied keeping in mind what they had planned with Gatumi in order not to raise any alarms.
“That’s okay. Can I..., anyway. Leave that alone,” the driver said.
“Just tell me. I think there is no issue to ask your question,” Muriithi suggested”
“Oh! That’s nice. I saw the beautiful lady another day in the market. Kindly try to reconnect me with her. I've always admired her beauty. We were friends once, but she decided to leave me. I will pay you a good amount of money for this favour,” the driver requested.
“Old man, you are wasting my time. Let me call her. Your words are not favouring my ears. You can’t love a married person,” Muriithi said as he opened the door of the car to alight.
He quickly phoned Gatumi and she came to open the gate. The driver anxiously waited to confirm whether
he would win his day. When Gatumi came outside, she was surprised to see the driver.
“Who told you to come here? Am talking to you idiot!” she started insulting the driver.
“I am sorry my dear. I wronged you and I regret. Kindly give me a second chance. Your husband will not realize it again. Please,” the driver pleaded.
“Move out of my compound. You are forgiven but... you are late to get me. You’re not lucky. I have the best of all. The comforter of my heart,” she said as she hugged Muriithi.
The man had nothing to do. His negotiations bore no fruits. He drove on his way to town. Muriithi was surprised of the incident. He never knew whether he had travelled in the vessel of his friend’s foe. He just gave himself courage that the man will not disclose anything to Gatumi’s husband. They headed to the TV room and Muriithi was welcomed to sit on the expensive lounge. He enjoyed watching movies on big television, while Gatumi was busy in the kitchen as she prepared the supper.
After a few minutes, she joined him in the TV room.
“Before we eat, I want us to enjoy ourselves,” she said as she sat on the lounge beside and near Muriithi.
“I am ready babe,” Muriithi replied.
“Will you do it while hungry?” she asked with a smile on her face.
“Yes. I am okay. I will do,” he agreed with a smile on his face.
“Nice. It’s better now because my husband might be on the way,” she said.
At that time, Muriithi was experiencing high sex desires. Gatumi appeared tired and sore but she didn’t care. She wanted ache. She only wanted Muriithi on top of her. She started caressing him on his thighs and chest. She wanted his sweat to drop on her. Without wasting time, Muriithi jumped on top of her while on the lounge and sat on her half-naked thighs. His cock was hard in his boxer short. His erection grew larger and harder almost to make him burst like a grenade. It was something that went beyond simple sexual pleasure.
He began to undress her tight pale blue blouse. He could now see her well-fitting undergarment – bra, displaying her well shaped nipples. He made sure that their lips met for a kiss. He then kissed her forehead. Gatumi relaxed and was ready for anything that was to happen. In few seconds, her skirt was dropped. Her panty hose and underwear too followed. It was a great day for Muriithi.
She surrendered and laid on the sofa on her back. She held Muriithi’s hands and pushed him towards her. She made him sleep on her stomach and ensured that her tits touched his lips. Muriithi sent his fingers into her muff. It was warm and wet. Using his right hand, he quickly took out his cock ready to swung into action!
Suddenly! There was a crack on the gate like someone was trying to open it. Muriithi jumped quickly as Gatumi quickly dressed while running into the kitchen. After few a minutes, the door flagged a jar. Muriithi tensed with fear. A tall middle aged, brown man emerged. He had worn black shoes, brown trouser and a white shirt, well tucked in. Muriithi thought he was the husband to Gatumi.
“How are you young man,” he greeted. “I am fine Sir,” Muriithi replied.
“What is your name?” he asked as he sat down. “My name is Muriithi,” he replied.
“Thats good Muriithi; they call me Mosses and am husband to Gatumi,” he said. “What is your aim of being here?” Mosses asked.
“I am a cousin to Gatumi, she requested me to pay her a visit,” Muriithi anxiously replied.
“Oh! Ok that's good of you. You are much welcome Muriithi.” Moses said and then asked, “How comes I don’t see you during our family meetings mostly on Christmas?”
“It’s a good question sir. I have been living outside the country. I was lucky to get a scholarship to South Africa,” Muriithi lied.
“That’s good of you Muriithi. Welcome and feel comfortably at home,” Moses said.
Muriithi’s heart relaxed. It was pounding like drums. He had won the race. All was good for him at the moment. Moses called his wife and instructed her to bring the juice for him and for Muriithi. In a spur of moment, the two glasses full of orange juice were placed on the table. Gatumi returned back to the kitchen. Moses took one glass of juice and went with it through the left door. At the moment, Muriithi’s eyes were on the television. He enjoyed watching the movies.
In a short while, Moses came back in the room. “Gatumi,” he called.
“Yes babe,” she replied while in the kitchen.
“I need to eat early. I have some work to do. Hurry up there,” he instructed.
“Coming soon,” she replied.
In few minutes, Gatumi appeared and ushered the two men into the dinning room. Everything was ready. Muriithi was enjoying his drink. The food was served and immediately they all swung into action. From the
wall clock, Muriithi confirmed that it was fifteen minutes to 10 P.M. They ate and drunk their juices.
After some few minutes, Muriithi started feeling uncomfortable. He felt himself talkative and like he had taken a strong drink. He sensed that all was not well. He was drunk.
“Why do you give me a strong drink,” he asked while facing Gatumi.
“A strong drink! What do you mean?” Gatumi asked worriedly.
Muriithi tuned his eyes to Moses. “You old man, answer my question or I smash you and kick you out of this room,” he commanded.
He stood up staggering. All was not well with him. Gatumi wondered how it happened to him. She proposed that they should take him to the hospital but his husband repeatedly said that he was okay.
“My things are working perfectly!” Moses said and slightly laughed.
“My husband, what is going on. Why are you laughing while my cousin is at this state?” Gatumi asked.
Before he answered her, Muriithi raised his voice, “Gatumi, why do you do this to me? Do you want to kill me? Our relationship is no longer in existence! I must search for a trusted girlfriend!” he courageously said obviously not in control of his words.
Moses was shocked by Muriithi’s confession. Gatumi could also not believe it. She thought that it was a dream. But sadly she was wide awake.
“What do you mean?” Moses inquired to know more.
“She was my sweetheart, but I have cancelled it from now! Cancelled her completely!” Muriithi shouted.
Moses could not believe what he had heard. He turned his head and looked at Gatumi whom was trembling with fear and completely uncertain of what would happen next.
“I have done it right. I did not believe that this young man is your cousin. I have caught you today too. I mixed his juice with a strong alcoholic drink to make him drunk. What you see, is all what I expected to happen. I carried my juice to the other room, mixed it with alcohol and then exchanged it with his!” Moses
explained and continued, “Gatumi, I gave you everything you needed to please you and make you comfortable but you shyed away from me (he shed off tears as Gatumi comes near him). Where did I wronge you so that you cheat in our relationship to this extent? The first time it was a subaru man, now you have this boy, this child that is a few years older than our first born. What do you lack from me which you fail to communicate so that I can rectify?" Moses angrily asked.
“I sinned against you my husband (she kneels in front of her husband). I beg for your forgiveness my husband and promise that it shall not happen again,” Gatumi repented.
“I will forgive you but you have to pack your belongings and leave my house. I will never forget the hurting acts that you have done to me in this marriage, cheating at me with this other men...” Moses said.
“Kindly forgive me and forget my husband (Sobbing). Please forgive me my husband,” Gatumi remorsefully pleaded with his husband.
“I forgave you but we can no longer stay together. I will give you the freedom that you crave for so that you can do all sorts of things that you think will help you,” Moses retorted angrily.
“I promise you my husband that this shall not be repeated. I agree that I had a relationship with this young man from Bahari University. Our relationship started after interaction with him on the beach. I promise to be always faithful to you from now on my husband, I love you” Gatumi promised while trying to clam hi husband down while at the same time trying to save her marriage from an imminent end.
“I will not allow you with that kid to spend another minute in my house. Don’t let my anger to rise up! Get out! I will soon cut off your head if you continue with that nonsense!” Moses shouted angrily.
At the moment, Muriithi had comfortably slept on sofa completely oblivious of the back and forth arguments between the married couple. He cared little of what would happen between them. The alcohol had taken its effects and made him sleep like a child.
Meanwhile, Gatumi had made few steps backwards and run to bedroom. She knew Moses well. She feared him. She quickly packed her clothes and shoes getting ready to leave her matrimonial home as tears rolled down her cheeks like a river flowing down a mountain. Back in the living area, where Muriithi comfortably slept, Moses gave him a hot slap which mad him shot up straight as if he was electrocuted until he was more confused. “You fool! Don’t sleep in my house!” Moses thundered.
It was a hot slap! He could only see black and red stars in numerous numbers approaching his way. He ran frantically in the opposite direction of Moses's position and through a door hoping to be running away from the house but he mistakenly entered Moses’s bedroom. He realized he had lost the way out of the huge mansion too late. He stood there for a few minutes confused. He ran back to the TV room and luckily got out of the mansion. It was a bad day for him. He regretted why he had made a such foolish mistake despite being advised to be vigilant. While he wondered on what next action to take, Gatumi came out of the house with her suitcase.
“Let’s go,” she told Muriithi.
Without asking any question, Muriithi followed her. The city was quiet and with few movements. It was the worst day for Gatumi. They walked through the city streets up to one hotel where they branched. Gatumi paid her room and a different for Muriithi. The night was long for Muriithi, as he wondered what to do next. That night, Gatumi never slept as she pondered on diffent thoughts and actions to take, but one thing seamed to be a clear course of action for her.
When morning came, Gatumi decided to act on her thoughts. She decided to teach Muriithi a lesson because he greatly ashamed her and that he was also responsible for the abrupt end of her marriage to Moses.
“I must teach him a lesson. He has brought all these problems. Should I forgive him? No, I can’t for he ashamed me,” she contemplated to herself.
She called Muriithi and he quickly reported in her room.
“All that happened was shameful to me. Anyway, I decided to forgive you but, under one condition,” Gatumi said.
“Thank you for your forgiveness. I truly wronged you and ashamed you. I feel much asked of it too. I am sorry for all that happened. I promise not to do it in future,” Murithi said.
“Muriithi, we must finish everything here before we break up! I want our relationship to end here! Am not ever your girlfriend or lover. I don’t think I need you in my future anymore. I have a girl, my sister of course, who you can well match with her,” Gatumi explained and continued, “She reported in Bahari University early in this year.”.
“Do you mean that we are in the same institution?” Muriithi asked.
“Yes, you are a third year student but she is commencing her year. I will arrange on how you shall meet her,” Gatumi said.
“I will appreciate much Gatumi,” Muriithi said.
The following day, Muriithi received a call from Gatumi’s sister. They planned on where to meet within the school compound. Muriithi regretted on why he mortified Gatumi. He was very happy for what Gatumi
had done for him. He realized that his relationship journey was not wandering out of reach.
Finally the day came. It was a long awaited day to Muriithi. When they met, he introduced himself to her and she too introduced herself.
“I am sister to Gatumi. My name is Kagendo. It’s my pleasure to meet you,” she introduced herself.
My name is Muriithi. I Am, too, glad to meet you,” he said and continued, “you are beautiful and smart.”
“Thank you Muriithi. My sister informed me that you are single,” she said and then asked, “is it true?”
“Yeah Kagendo. Am single, I have nobody I can call sweetheart,” Muriithi sadly pointed out the obvious after his break up with Gatumi.
“Never worry my dear. You now have a sweetheart. I hope you will accept my relationship request,” she said.
“First I thank you Kagendo for trusting me to an extent of ensuring we are together in a relationship. I humiliated your sister but I promise that I will be
generous and won’t humiliate you. I will love you till end.” Muriithi explained.
Kagendo too promised to be faithful to him.
“Today I want us to eat supper at your house,” she said.
“No problem. We can just go. You are much welcomed,” Muriithi said.
Muriithi was like a king. He knew that his night will be well. They held hands and walked towards Muriithi’s house. When they arrived in the room, he did not rest. He moved from here to there to ensures that the supper was ready in time. It was already 7:00 PM. Within few minutes, the rice was ready. As they were eating, he was interested with her beautiful face as he constantly threw glances at her while admiring her beauty. He imagined being a top of her kissing her smooth lips. As they ate the prepared food, a moment of silence engulfed the room.
After a short period, Muriithi started engaging Kagendo, “My dear, I used to sit and wonder about my future, but now, I just looked into your eyes and I saw
all my hope, dreams and desires wrapped in one package. You are my only one. You are my future.”
Kagendo then replied, “I am happy Muriithi, but are you sure that you will love and care for me?”
“Babe, the world may crumble around us but I won’t notice it because I will be looking into your eyes. We are beginning this journey and I know that there shall be hills, valleys and rough terrain. I want to promise you that am looking forward to meeting those obstacles head on with you,” Muriithi explained.
“That’s nice. I promise that I will not let you down,” she said. “ Can we sleep here? I don’t feel like walking home today,” Kagendo asked.
Muriithi accepted while smiling, “Never worry my dear. We shall share the same bed.”
She went in the bathroom to take a shower. When she came back, Muriithi had sat on his bed. She opened her bag and took out a towel and began to contentedly pat her young breasts dry. She was half naked. Muriithi could not control his desires. His cock began to erect. He stood up and held her by her back.
He started to caress her naked breasts. He said, “My dear, with you am strong and comfortable. I feel like I can conquer the world and give it to you.”
“I love that my dear,” she said as she turned to face him.
They now stood facing each other. Muriithi’s hand did not surrender until she was on bed. He lay aside her. He felt the warmth of her muff. He stretched his right hand to feel it better. It was deep, warm and very wet. His two fingers were all sucked inside. He thought that the task was huge.
He had no time to waste. He quickly pulled out his hard cock and put in her muff. Once she heard him deep inside, she relaxed. At first, he didn’t seem to be doing anything until after some few minutes, when she felt some huge frenzy of expended energy on top of her. She felt an impression of a vicious big animal frantically burrowing dirt with its huge claws and teeth. The night was enjoyable to them.
(Two weeks later. All students have completed their examinations. Muriithi is busy preparing himself to vacate the room and out of University compound.)
Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. He quickly rushed and opened. He was surprised to see Gatumi accompanied by her sister. He was very shocked on why Gatumi had visited him.
“Good morning Muriithi,” greeted.
“Good morning to you,” Muriithi surprisingly replied.
“I am fine also but I have a painful information for you. I already see you surprised but that's not enough, for you are yet to receive more shocking news!” Gatumi said contemptuously with a fake smile on her face.
“I have a substantial news for you." Gatumi’s sister suggested.
“What kind of news...please tell me. Am now getting confused,” Muriithi requested.
“Muriithi, you ashamed me in front of my husband. You thought that you won. I had told you to be very keen on your behaviours and be keen for I knew my husband well. I had a hard time to repent while asking for forgiveness but it was all in vain. I am now a single woman without a man and struggling day and night to provide for my needs. I was very embarrassed. I tried
to give you everything that you needed in school but you found that everything was useless!” Gatumi angrily explained.
“I thought all that ended Gatumi. Remembering of the past is imposing more stress in your life. I am sorry for all that happened,” Muriithi remorsefully said.
“Muriithi, you stepped on open fire, am here to let you know that the love you got from this girl was my set up to revenge on what you did to me! and you have been burned by it.” Gatumi explained.
“Gatumi, what do you mean!” Muriithi asked surprisingly.
“It is all done. I accomplished my mission,” Gatumi answered.
(Silence invades for a few seconds) “Gatumi, do you mean that something bad might happen to me?" Muriithi asked.
“Muriithi, am sorry. It has already happened!” Gatumi answered.
“I warned you against all possible ways to let my husband know of our relationship. Muriithi, now listen
carefully. There is no way you can get out of this. This girl, (pointing to her sister) is not my sister! I paid her to make my revenge successful (she laughs contemptuously). I told her to pretend to be my sister. This girl has a dangerous disease - human papilloma virus. She is also a HIV positive!,” Gatumi explained.
“What do you say?" Muriithi asked surprisingly as tears dropped out of his eyes.
Kagendo intervened the talks, “Those are painful facts Muriithi. We previously had good time. We enjoyed all what we could but it’s my time to leave you. I did everything as instructed because of money. I have got it. Thank you for your opportunity. Am so sorry, your status can’t change. For me, my days are numbered for soon, I will be gone forever. You too shall follow with many others who enjoyed on top of me for sex. My story is long to tell. It is not our fault to get all these challenges for we found ourselves in this sinful city.”
(Crying) “I don’t believe this all that has happened to me. Is it a dream? No, it is real. What made me to be born on this sinful world? I curse this world!
Madam Gatumi, (calls her as he turn his face to her), I respected you much but a slight mistake has paid and caused all this to me? Why all this wretched revenge! It was your mission to make me suffer and indeed you have successfully succeeded. The examination results were out yesterday. I failed terribly in all units for the sacrifice I had to this girl and to you. I have been discontinued from my education for failing. I thought we will spend a good life with this girl but Satan was behind all this. I was born poor and won’t regret as I die poor with nothing to take home!” Muriithi cried.
“Poor boy, this world will not be sympathetic you. Teach yourself to behave. Not all women or girls you see that are beautiful are right to have sex with. That’s a lesson in life,” Gatumi mocked him.
Kagendo looked at Gatumi and then looked down. Her face changed abruptly. She seemed to have something irritating to tell her but lacked some courage to do so. Muriithi on the other end was confused. He tried to get answers that he shall use to explain to his father on questions regarding his discontinuationand his acquired illness. Kagendo gained some courage. She lacked words to start with.
She said while facing Gatumi, “I am sorry Gatumi. I must tell you today. I have hidden it as a secret for long,” she said Sobbing.
“Cool down my friend. Just tell me am listening to you,” Gatumi said.
“I am the cause of all these. I feel like I should die and leave this world now! I am sorry Gatumi for your husband doesn’t know what I want to tell you,” Kagendo said as tears trickled down her cheeks.
“I don’t understand you Kagendo. Kindly make me understand,” Gatumi requested while in great fear.
“It will hurt you Gatumi but I will tell you to free my heart a bit. Your husband was my friend in the previous one month. I was his sugar baby. He also has all the viruses and diseases that I posses! If you slept with him in the past three weeks, you have the viruses too! I am sorry for that,” Kagendo said as she hardly tried to prevent tears from rolling her cheeks.
“Are you serious?” Gatumi worriedly asked. “Yes. I am serious,” she replied.
“Why now? What kind of life is this? I don’t believe it,” Gatumi said as she shed tears uncontrollably.
(Gatumi runs away and leaves Muriithi with Kagendo).
Kagendo bided goodbye to Muriithi who was in an emotional shutdown.
There was no longer anything about her that could interest him. She wasn’t even a fragment of the past. She was only a stain, like the print of a hand left many years ago on a wall. He had deleted her from his heart. She was only a moster to him!
The following day, Muriithi packed everything and left. The journey to his home began. When he arrived home, worries had striked him. He met his father safe and he warmly welcomed him. His father’s name was John.
“Welcome my dear son,” he remarked. “Thank you my father,” he replied.
“Why are you not happy my son?” John asked.
“It is a long and sad story my dad,” Muriithi replied.
“A long story?” John asked surprisingly. “Yes dad,” he replied.
“Welcome my son. Let’s get in the house,” John said.
(They both enter the house. The house is a one-room walled by mud but roofed on white iron sheet) They sat in the dinning room and communication commenced.
“My father, I have failed in everything,” Muriithi said worriedly.
“How? My son?,” John asked.
“I am sorry dad. You sacrificed everything for me to get educated but I have brought a failure,” he said.
“Failed again! My son?” John asked.
“Yes my father. I have failed and have been discontinued from education my education at Bahati University. I have also failed in life's exam. I beg for your forgiveness,” Muriithi emotionally pleaded.
“Those are worrying news to me my son. Don’t worry too much. I will find a short course for you to do to help you generate a small income.” John said and then asked, “but what do you mean by failing in life's exam?” John asked.
“Father, this will shock you. I feel like I should be punished for all that I have done. What I did has cost me my life forever. I don’t think I should complain when mocked that am not your son. I have embarrassed you my father,” Muriithi said while painful tears came out of his beetroot-like eyes.
“Muriithi, I am your father and you are my only son. My only family member that I have. Kindly feel free to tell me anything,” John comforted his son.
“Father, I am HIV positive! I also have a sexual transmitted disease - human papilloma virus,” Muriithi cried.
“My son, you have messed-up with your life. Why my son? I had warned you against all those behaviours because of our environment and family background Bahari city is immoral. I warned you my son. Look, you have now brought up troubles in our home! That city is full of evil my son. You promised me good grades but you have brought home exactly the opposite. What shall we do my son? (Muriithi starts crying). It’s not yet finished. We shall try to seek for treatment,” John concluded.
“I kindly beg for your forgiveness father. I have sinned against you father. I have learnt a lot from women my father. In my life, I will never ever have a woman in my house! I will never trust any woman! I will never have any lady as a friend! They have messed up my life. Father, kindly forgive me,” Muriithi pleaded as he knelt down.
“I have forgiven you my son,” John replied.
The sun set and the darkness covered the room. After few minutes, Muriithi looked through the window and saw street lights on. He hoped for a brighter future.
He slowly walked to his bedroom wiping off his tears.
