Chapter 18

Atta grew stronger as Oforiquaye helped him strengthen his muscles daily.

Who are you?

He had gotten into the habit of asking him this every day.

This time, he was expecting an answer.

His words have been inaudible ever since this idea got into his mind.

My name is Atta.

How did you find yourself here?

This is a question for you to answer.

I’m lost for words, knowing you saved my life.

However, I think you can better recount the story of how I got here.

Can you remember what happened to you?

I went to the police for help, unaware they were working for the mob.

We are sorry to know that you fell into the wrong hands.

I regret my actions now.

I shouldn’t have trusted them.

Wouldn’t you trust an institution that’s supposed to protect you?

The police are supposed to help us, not harm us.

You can imagine how surprised I was.

I would have felt worse.

Why wouldn’t you be?

Can you tell us who you were trying to protect?