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2021-09-21 18:16:06Peninah arrived at the oracle’s place. The oracle was expecting her visit and therefore was ready for her. As the oracle was welcoming her, she could not tame the fear she had within herself. Her life had become an unsolved mystery because of what was going on. More so, she could not help but fear the words that she was about to hear from the oracle’s mouth.
The oracle however, could see this fear engraved on her face like the Ten Commandments on the stone tablets. He knew that, such news could not be easy on her, especially, the part about breaking taboo. In fact, the laws of their land and this anathema worried Peninah most. That is what had brought her to the oracle.
She could understand what she had already heard from her mother about the oracle, her future, the gods and the prophecy. She also had little faith that the gods were doing their part. What she could not comprehend was how the gods would protect her from the people’s wrath after breaking the taboo. She was not entirely sure that the laws could change as easily as they described to her.
All these questions she had and was interested in getting answers to them first hand. Shortly after the welcome and a while of dead silence, the oracle began to speak at last.
“My daughter, the gods are with you. It is good that you have come as soon as you have heard about your future and what it holds,” the oracle said.
“Thank you your holiness. As you can see, I have come this quickly for I surely am in total confusion,” Peninah replied.
“I know that my daughter. I can see it written on your face. I shall end that fear and confusion right away,” the oracle added.
“Now, holy one, I do not know of where to start off but, at least, let me know about this man and the proscription.”
“We shall come to that in a while. Your mother must have told you about your past, right?”
“Of course your holiness but, I wish not to hear this again but that which I know not about.”
“I do not intend to keep you waiting my daughter. As your mother told you, the gods were with you since the very first day that you were conceived. To this day, the prophecy has come true. You were chosen by the gods to save us from the bondage of these unlawful traditions.”
“Your holiness, as much as you people tell me that I am your Savior, I deny not but, how is this to be? Since the traditions were there even before me, how do I change them?”
“My daughter, you should fear not for, the gods are with you. They will not have you change these traditions but others who can. Yours is to marry this Prince.”
“Ehe… oracle… That is it. Just keep talking. I like the direction you are headed.”
“This Prince and you are the saviors of this land from these traditions and from people like Rimberia. Though he may be in support of you, do not mistake this for caring. It is by the gods' doing that things are like that. Just play along with his plan.”
“How will this Rimberia come in and how am I supposed to know?”
“As we speak, he has started to play his part. He is about to change the laws of the land with the help of other elders. You should also know that, he should tell this Prince that he is responsible for your hook-up. When this happens, just do your part with this man and let Rimberia be. The gods shall have a prize for him eventually. For this Prince, do not ignore his flirting again upon meeting. All shall be well. Love him back and allow you to be loved by him, as it was said and written. That will be all for now. May the gods guide you my child and fear not.”
“As much as I shall fear not your holiness, I hope not to be punished for breaking the proscribed. This, I fear the most. I hope that the gods will protect me from the people’s wrath.”
“Do as I say to you my daughter and you shall live. It is not by my word but the will of the gods this is to be. This I promise. You may leave now.”
“I will be on my way your holiness.”
“Have a safe passage my daughter. May the gods guide and protect you as you take this journey.”
She left the oracles place with additional courage and answers to the questions she had in mind. Though having been assured of not a problem, she could not erase her fear completely. She still had fear, if not for the punishment from the people, fear of what was to come.
On Rimberia's end, he could not help the overwhelming joy. He was happy now that his plans were about to give birth and money was at his reach. He had succeeded in beating the challenge between him and this success, which was, to convince Makubu to help in the changing of the laws. He surely knew that with Makubu’s hand, none from the council could say otherwise.
Meanwhile, he sent out a message to the Prince to let him know that it was not yet time for him to visit again. Although the Prince headed the project, he was not required to be at the site always. He could stay and visit occasionally. Again, he wanted his next visit to bare fruits by Peninah giving him time for them to talk.
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Somewhere, in one of the great and iconic countries of East Africa was a small town. It was in this small town that two among God’s wonderful creation met and fulfilled one of the greatest commandments. They fell in love. Not too long after, a miracle happened and a boy child was born. No amount of effort could fade the joy and smile on their faces upon holding him in their hands. It was a miraculous and glorious moment. As it turned out, they surely had a reason to praise God in thanksgiving for the special gift. Years later, he grew…no, wait a minute…well, I grew to fulfill my destiny, as it was the will of God. The name of my Country is Kenya, and, that of my town, the great Meru. It was after very many years of challenges and what some might refer to as ignorance and failures that I finally figured myself and the true purpose of my birth. God Almighty brought me to this earth as a messenger of his True word to his people. So you know… I went to school just like e
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A few months later after the Prince’s supposed death, the king visited doctor Kirimi. He did not visit to threaten him this time but to ask for some help. Doctor Kirimi gave him the news that Peninah the village girl was pregnant of his son. This was the best news the king had heard from his son’s demise. Without waste of any time, he had to find this girl. He knew that she was carrying the only heir to the throne. This time, the customs did matter no more so to speak. Here was a chance for him to be father and grandfather again. He could not just let it slip away. His son’s demise got him back the missing shreds of humanity. He journeyed to the village to see Makubu and talk about it. Doctor Kirimi knew that their plan had just worked perfectly. Gatamu too could not believe that his father was going for the village girl he hated so much. On arrival at the township, the king talked to Makubu about the fact. He explained to him how he was stupid and blamed himself for
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The King also knew that the Prince could not do anything to keep him away from Peninah. He believed that his son was dead. He too had the death syndrome and forgot that if it was faked, he could still see Peninah. I guess the parent child bond is too strong for anything. All he thought of was losing a son. The news that the Prince had died spread everywhere from the city to the village. He was mourned and as usual, his remains where laid to rest. It was one big blow to the people of the Warume dynasty. They had just lost a potential king. At the village, Makubu and Rebecca could not comprehend what they had just heard. Although Peninah knew that the Prince was not dead, she was not to share even with her parents. This one secret had to remain between the three of them only. In disbelieve, they went to see the Oracle for answers. They could not fathom how the gods had let the Prince and savior die. On arrival at his shrine, they met him in dismay as well. Alth
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At Ruaki township, the drought was very severe but the elders were convinced that it was about to end. This was after they decided not to punish Peninah. For the Oracle, he was just praying that the gods do something about the drought. If it persisted for long after, the elders could begin to suspect being lied to. King Matumu could not risk anything coming between his son and Silviah anymore. He decided to marry the two. They both discussed it with Mamiti and came to an agreement. Consequently, there was no need to waste any more time. The wedding was fixed and the plans were set on track. Gatamu and Peninah continued to meet without a glitch for quite some time. They got too confident that Silviah and the king could not suspect anything. They began meeting more frequently. The excuse was perfect though. The doctor had to say that the Prince just needed more check-ups. They forgot one thing though. Once bitten, twice shy. King Matumu was not at will to take
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At Ruaki village, the elders learnt of Peninah’s sneaking out at night to go see the Prince. They became determined to punish her for it. During the first time she was in relationship with Gatamu, it was not so severe. There was a chance of her forgiveness. After they discovered of her persistence in seeing the prince against their will, they surely meant to pass judgement on her. Makubu knew that to be no good news. He went to see the Oracle and told him about it. He needed the oracle’s help to save his daughter. They both had to do something fast to save her. “Good day holy one,” Makubu greeted. “Good day too Makubu; to what do I owe your visit this day?” “I certainly have a problem that needs your intervention and possibly prayers.” “What sort of problem is this that worries your soul to such an extent that I can tell from the look on your face?” “The elders have found out about my daughter seeing the Prince again and they decide to
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Peninah later came to open up to the Prince and told him of the news that she was with a child. The Prince was so happy, saw this as an opportunity, and guarantee for them to be together forever as it was his dream and hers too. He could not keep this just to himself. He shared it with Kirimi. Kirimi was so proud too and encouraged him to fight on for this girl. Silviah could not hold on any longer. She could no longer sit back and wait for the Prince to come through. For the time they had stayed together with him, she had noticed that sometimes he could hold on to something without letting go. She decided to have some people trail him whenever he went and find out if they are still seeing each other with Peninah. It was the only thing Silviah could do because she could not risk stepping foot to the village to warn Peninah to keep her hands off the Prince. Indeed, her guess was not wrong after all. The spies told her of the news that Peninah and the Prince were still
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Lucky enough for the Prince, Naitiira thought that it was time for him to own the mine. He visited the city on his own behind other elders back and went to see Gatamu. All he wanted was to let him know that he could help him to see Peninah without having to go to the village. This is just what Gatamu needed to hear. This is just what he was looking for. Naitiira was lucky enough this time because he was willing to spend any amount of money to have Peninah by his side. It was in Warume that money could also buy love or, so they believed. Again, it was money about to put everything back on track for Gatamu. Naitiira visited the city and they had a talk with Gatamu about the whole plan. Since they could not risk being found, they had to do it at the doctor’s place. He was to be sneaking Peninah out of the village and into the city to have them meet. This was the very best news for Gatamu. Meanwhile, he had to relocate and move to some other place. Doctor Kirimi
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In the city, money was everything and everything was money. In fact, money was god. Here, in these parts of the country, money talked louder than the voice of the people and any god. The fact that Gatamu had to be betrothed to a woman chosen for him was enough evidence. Gatamu and Silviah’s betrothal was not based on their love for each other neither was it for the good of the people, no. It was all in the service of their parents’ egotistical interests and treacherous ambitions. Mr. Mamiti and the king had been friends for such a long time. They had done many things together; some of which were against the people’s rights and humanity. The main reason for it all being; their greed for power, influence and affluence. The king wanted his son to marry Mamiti’s daughter as a sign of their trust for each other and to keep the noxious secrets buried. Divulging them deleterious secrets would do either of them colossuses no good. Though they were friends, both kept
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In the Warume kingdom, the spy had already told the king about what had happened at the village. He stipulated to the king that his son was seeing a village girl and that they might have gone beyond just seeing each other. The king was worked up but could not react until; he had enough prove that his son was surely bewitched by a village girl. He also made sure that Silviah did not know about it for she could tell her father. Her father’s knowledge about this could not go well for him. It was so not good. He had to do everything to keep it secret. This meant that he could not ask his son about it neither could he show him a negative attitude. Although deep inside he was burning and dying to ask his son about it, he had not another choice but to keep his mouth shut. Silviah had not any clue of what was going on in the palace. As far as she was concerned, she was the apple of the eye for Gatamu. She was the only bean in his githeri I say. Gatamu and his father as well
