Run.

The next day.

Her mom woke up in the morning yelling Akina's name, and when she couldn't get an answer, she entered her room but was shocked and heartbroken to see all her clothes gone, she saw a piece of paper and she sacredly picked it up and unfold it.

It reads.

"My dear mother, I know you will be very sad to read this, I never meant to hurt you, but right now, my life is in danger, I wish I can poke up to you but I don't want to put your life in danger too, I just know that I saw what I wasn't supposed to, and I feel my life is not safe here anymore, I'm leaving to Nairobi Kenya, don't worry about me, I'm safe and I promise to be okay, I'm sorry you have to do all the laundry and go get the groceries yourself, trust me, I'm really sad and I will miss you, be strong for me, don't try looking for me coz I know I will have to reach my destination by then, your daughter, Akina." The paper reads and her mom wept, she will really miss her.

"If this is for the best then may the Lord protect you, my child?" She said she knew one in particular and closed the room. She knew she would have to leave her days lonely but she had no other option.

**Airport**

"The plane will take off in three, two, and one." A speaker announced and Akina watched the window, she couldn't believe she is leaving her hometown just because of a night that ruined her life, she wipe the tears falling from her eyes and put on her face mask hoping that no more attack plans on her, she is not just hoping to escape from this place, but she is hoping to get away from all those troubles.

"I will miss you, mama." Akina said and sniffed then wiped her tears again with the back of her hand.

**Nairobi*Kenya**

The cool breeze welcomed her to Kenya at the airport, she took her bags not knowing where exactly to go, since she barely has any relatives, even if she does have she won't be able to see them because it may expose her to those thirsty Mafia gangs who are thirsty for her innocent blood.

While walking, she met an old woman.

"Excuse me Mrs," Akina said.

"Habari Gani?" The old woman said and Akina sighed.

"I'm sorry, but I don't understand your language. If you can understand English, please talk to me in English." Akina requested.

"Oh, sorry my dear, it means how are you doing in Swahili, our official language." The woman replied.

"Okay, I'm good thanks, please where can I get a place to stay, like a hotel?" Akina asked.

"You seem new here, you are new aren't you?" She asked.

"Yes ma, I'm Akina, I just arrived here a few minutes ago." Akina replied.

"Hotels are really costly here, but you can stay there in the meantime and I will find a new comfortable and less expensive place for you to live." The woman said.

"Thank you so much ma, that will be a great honour." Akina said.

"You must be really tired, if you don't mind you can follow me to my home, then if you eat and rest, I will take you to the hotel later." The woman said.

"Oh no, I don't want to trouble you, I can manage." Akina said knowing fully that she can't trust anyone, especially since her life can still be in danger since they can be able to track her.

"I understand your fears dear, but here in Kenya, specifically Nairobi, we treat strangers nicely, I can't let you go with an empty stomach, trust me, I won't hurt you." The woman persuaded and after so much persuasion, Akina agreed to follow her.

**The old woman's home**

Akina and the old woman arrived at her small house, it is just a small room and a small toilet, and Akina stared around.

"Do you live here alone?" Akina asked.

"Yeah, I do live here alone, but not because I don't have any option, but this place brings me a lot of memories, it reminds me of my past life with my husband before he passed away." She replied.

"Oh, I'm sorry for your loss; can I know your name ma?" Akina asked.

"You can give me a nice name." The old woman replied.

"Can I call you mama?" Akina asked.

"That's a nice name, you sit here, and I will get you some food." Mama said and Akina nodded, staring at the pictures hanging on every side of the wall.

She is glad that she met a nice woman, who is kind enough to help her.

Mama returned with the food and after Akina ate, she had a bath and Mama offered to take her to the hotel.

**Diamond hotel, Nairobi**

The symbol reads.

"Are you sure I can afford this? It looks quite good to be less expensive." Akina asked Mama.

"Yeah it is, it may look fancy but a big politician owns this place and it's the least costly hotel around here." Mama replied.

Akina nodded and they headed to the receptionist's office.

On arriving there.

"Good afternoon ma." Akina said.

"Afternoon young lady." She replied with a smile.

Mama and the receptionist started talking in their language, Swahili which Akina couldn't understand, so she only watched them waiting for them to finish discussing whatever they were discussing.

"So, your Mama told me you are new here, so your payment won't be the same as other people who are not new. Here in Kenya, we treat strangers with hospitality, so don't worry, just give me your name and I will give you a key to your room." The receptionist said.

Akina was impressed, something that will hardly happen in her hometown.

Everyone had to live with the fear of being attacked by a Mafia gang, which seems so different from here.

After making payments and everything, she bade Mama Bye and settled in her new room, wishing to get a job soon enough.