ESCAPE FROM DESTRUCTION EPISODE 3

ESCAPE FROM DESTRUCTION.
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EPISODE 3.
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I knew I had to help her. Running was not going to help her. If she was to have any peace of mind she must pay for her sins. I had conflicting lines of thought for a long time while she just waited for me to say something. Finally, I said, 'you need help'. And I am going to give you what help I think is best for you. What's your name to start with?
'Lisa Audu', she replied.
I am Vincent Usman. I am a second year Economics student of the University of Jos. I want you to know that we have to be punished for any sin we commit. Do not be scared about that. To run away from the punishment of your sins will be like trying to run away from yourself. And you know that's impossible. How will you fancy it if you succeed in getting away now, then in the future, when you are at the peak of success you are found out and made to pay for sins? That's when your life will really come to a standstill. You can still make something out of your life Lisa, take my advice and give yourself up. They are not going to kill you for what you have done. Plead guilty and pray for leniency. I am sure you should be able to get away with a light sentence, try and Plead very strongly. When you come out you will be able to start life afresh without the fear of being caught at the back of your mind. I am sure you will pick your root and make something of yourself.
'Are you sure that's the best way for me?'
It's the only way. Remember that hard times don't last. Before you know it, it will be a thing of the past.'
Thank you, Vincent. I will do as you have advised. And I pray some day we should be able to meet again in pleasant conditions. Thank you once again for taking care of me and listening to my tales.
'I am glad to be of help. I wish you the best and pray God will give you the strength to bear the ordeal that lay ahead of you. Maybe this will be of help to you'. I said, fishing out the loose change in my pockets. I pressed the money into her hand and smiled weakly.
'I can't thank you enough; Lisa stammered.
'Oh, please don't try to'.
We exchanged goodbyes and I watched her stumble away. It was like watching her walk to her doom, but I tried to console myself, it won't be that bad. Deep in my heart I prayed that she should not change her mind at the last moment.
When I got home that night, I told my father about the girl and asked him if I had done the right thing. He assured me I did the right thing and I felt very happy.
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The rest of the holiday passed uneventfully. It was a little boring but I wouldn't say I didn't enjoy myself. All the same, I was glad to go back to school when the holidays came to an end. That second semester, academic work was light as we had done the bulk of our work the previous semester. School was fun! We had variety of shows like Mr and Miss Campus, Jazz nights, Reggae night, Couples' night and a host of other shows. In between studies we had enough time for fun. The days passed too quickly. It was only when the examinations started that the days began to crawl, and we started praying that the semester should get over quickly. Students started falling sick as the examination fever gripped them. We always felt that not all the good times in school made the period worth going through. But as soon as we finished our examinations, we all wish the semester would start all over.
'October rush' was a term used when old boys and girls laid trap for unwary fresh students. It was a period when both boys and girls added more to their number of lovers. Those who did not have partners had the opportunity to get one. Academic work was always at it's ebb during the period of "October Rush" It was so in order to give the new students time to orientate themselves. And Vincent wasn't part of all these activities. He never had a girlfriend or lover, so he focused on his studies without much thinking.
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What if temptation comes knocking, will he be able to overcome it easily??
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