The group gathered at the edge of the field where on one could hear them.They were so close and couldn't afford for anyone to bring their plans downs.After all they had been planning for seventeen years.
"Is it done ? ", Msaliti asked his son.
"Yes father,it is done", Jabari answered but he looked around scared.He couldn't believe he had just betrayed his best friend in the worst possible way.They had always vowed to be better than all the politics they had grown up around,Where friendship was with one foot out the door and you didn't show your back or weakness to another.Even family.
His mother Sumu, looked at him with eyes brimming with pride. "well done my son,I am very proud of you"
Their world was a crooked place,where parents were proud when one betrays another.The other three council men were still discussing within themselves when the horn was blown for the bon fire.
Msaliti dismissed his son so he wouldn't be late and bring suspicion to himself.Jabari ran off to find the crowned princess as they were always joined at the hip.
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The queen inside
General FictionIt's often said that you can't miss what you've never had. But it is also said change is the most constant thing.And the community of ziwa quickly learn that. This story is about betrayal for power,people choosing themselves and them learning that...
