Chapter 377

I was all alone in the tent and I did not want to leave because I did not know when they would be back, and I do not want us to go in search of each other when it can all be avoided if I stay put. Since it was not my tent, I decided not to snoop around. The tent was basic and bare, just like other tents around. Due to the life we were living, which is basically a life on the run, it is best if we avoid carrying a lot of luggage as they would only serve to weigh us down.

There were some few odd pieces in the room, like tree barks forming various shapes, these probably represented the gods. It would have being weird if her tent did not have all these since she was a servants to the gods. She also had some earthen vessels in the room but I was not brave enough to look at the contents, it could be sacred. Her clothes were bundled up and placed close to what is clearly her bed. I have to say she is living a bit more comfortable than others. Huge leaves were cut and piled up to make sleep more comfortable for her in her condition and a cloth was spread on it.

I was so tempted to lie on it, I am sure I would fall asleep immediately I place my Body on it, it was looking so inviting already. I was a stranger and it would not be right if she comes back and find me invading her privacy, so I sat down. Unconsciously I found myself moving closer to the bed till my legs were touching it. I used my hands to trace patterns on it whilst singing our native song.

Sometimes I do feel guilty like I have forgotten all about my people and my roots. I was more focused on getting through the day, sourcing for food to eat, in other words I was simply living a complacent life. It was as if the zeal I used to have, had disappeared. Could it be the gods were angry with me for that reason, I quickly looked at the stature laying around the tent but quickly turned my face away. It felt as if they were all staring at me and judging me for it. I was becoming uncomfortable staying in the tent, it would probably be best if I wait for them outside the tent,

Before I could do so, I heard voices from outside the tent. It was not sounding familiar, so I knew it was not Tufa and the shaman. Since the tent was an open structure, there was no place for me to hide. I would be caught immediately. I am not sure it is right for me to be in the tent alone when she is not here, although she gave me permission to do so but the people are not aware of it. They may think I came to steal