Catherine Githui

“The Beginning” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #207

Behind the scenes, there should be no room for regrets, only happiness. After all, I did make the decision to love him. Sometimes, though, frustration overwhelms me, and I find myself yearning for his absence. It would be easier if he just left me alone. Why? Because I lack the courage to leave him. Every time an opportunity arises for me to escape, I squander it, trying to make him happy, attempting once again. “But, I don't understand why it is so difficult for you to leave him? Making the decision should be as simple as the decision t...

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“Dawn” by Catherine Githui

Let me tell you something, I will never give up. Ha! You are mistaken if you think I'm going away. In fact, you are gonna witness my Wrath. That I promise you. Btw, I’m known for breaking promises, keep that in mind. Jared walked away slowly. It hurt him so much. He did all he could to keep calm. He tried so much to suppress his anger. He must admit, he did a good job. He was so darn tired. Well, they should have chosen better, because he was going to burn them. Crispy. On the other side of town, Tania cried herself to sleep. It was breaking...

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“Tumia” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #103

“What will you do with my attention if I give it to you? What words are you going to speak?” Charlotte thought to herself. He was a big man. African Height. Big body and muscles. It seemed like the universe just brought big men into her life. She had grown up in a world of men. She knew little about women. She looked at him intently and stared into his eyes. He never looked at her while speaking. But when she spoke, he would look at her and smile. He had a very beautiful smile. Somehow it sounded like everything he said seemed rehearsed. Lik...

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“Zealous” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #101

I watched her as she laughed her heart out. She moved closer and leaned next to him. I could see their hands touch. They stood there under the dark sky and the bright stars. The lights of the city illuminated them. Looking at a distance, anyone would have noticed how close they were. In fact, they could have easily been mistaken for lovers. He seemed to enjoy her company, and she seemed to enjoy his company too. My heart burned with jealousy. I felt my heart, burn. You could see my face burn. I breathed in and out with fury. I continued watc...

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“Family Affair” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #100

The day was sunny, the skies were blue and the sun was shining. It was the star of the day. The land was green, with a well-manicured lawn. Rono attempted not to think whether it was carpet grass or naturally grown, it didn’t matter, it was a beautiful place. She had chosen a beautiful location. The lawn had wooden chairs. I don’t know what carpenters would call that type of wood, but it was beautiful. Rono immediately fell in love with the place. She had always seen it and the river that flowed by it, on her occasional days along the bypass...

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“Summer” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #99

Are you ready? Katya just stared at her. She immediately started thinking about her job. How cool is it that you get paid to listen? She would love that kind of job. Then she remembered that she is a terrible listener. He had made her a terrible listener. She just couldn’t stomach the thought of listening to him. That option was definitely out of the table. “Katya!” she called out to her. She was startled back to reality. It dawned on her that she was not alone. She loved her office. It was very open with those glass walls, overlooking a gar...

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“Father Water” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #98

Rinje sat beside the river and watched it flow with fury. It was always so violent. Every time she watched it flow, she would feel some sort of calmness. She always felt so good. The river was called “Father Water” it had divided the two valleys. The valley of light and the valley of Truth. Theirs was the valley of Truth. She never knew why they were not allowed to cross the river, to the other valley. It was forbidden. But the people, they always met at the river. When farming, when fetching water to drink and for their home duties and to j...

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“The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship.” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #96

To all my friends, I remember you. I need you to know that I have not forgotten you. I remember all of you, how we met, how we became friends, and even how we became strangers. But, you are forever in my heart. I might have forgotten your name, I might have forgotten how you look maybe, but I remember the time we spent together. The time that made us become friends. I remember M, I hear that she was my best friend when I was young. We were always together. Everybody tells me that. But the other day I came back home, I met you, I didn't even ...

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“Mission Abort” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #93

The day was sunny, the birds were busy chirping along, basking under the sun, playing, or whatever it is that they did during the day. Down in the hills, in a town called One Hill, two lovers were busy enjoying the day. Ashley always thought the name of the town to be ironic, considering that the whole area was filled with hills. But legend had it, that, that hill had held the father of the tribe. He was the one who warned the tribe against the foreigners. Sitting at the top of the hill, he had seen the train approach. Ashley and Tee, living...

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“A Day with My Sun” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #92

A DAY WITH MY SUN My dear sun, I want to let you know of the love I have for you. I Have to admit that you are probably my favorite thing in the entire world. I mean I always look forward to basking under your warmth. Feel your heat, the way you just burn me I can’t explain. Sometimes it becomes too much for me to bear and I have to run to a shade. At least under the comfort of a tree. They spread their arms around me and tell me that they have got me. However, despite the pain and the heat, I love you and today I’m willing to learn all ab...

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“Silence” by Catherine Githui

Submitted to Contest #91

SILENCE She walked slowly, watching the night sky. Ding! Suddenly, she bumps her head on the metal door. She takes a good look at it and realizes that it was actually a beautiful door. She rubs her forehead with her left arm and tells herself that she should be more careful. More like we should get out of here. The other one says. She takes a deep breath and keeps on walking. It was a very small town. Hardly had no tall buildings. At least where she was there were no tall buildings. The road was also empty. But it looked beautiful as the d...

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