Blacks in Blue (BIB)

This was the first time in sixteen years I've seen a place so beautiful , the wind brought the bird's song to my ear , I couldn't believe I've never been to a place like this . . 

" Time to go Kora " mum held my hand bringing me back to earth 

" No mum " my eyes fixed on the waves , desperately trying to pull away 

Mum stood in front of me and whispered " we can come back here as long as you love it but we have to go now " Her cold breathe sent chills down my spine 

I just nodded and after a glance I ran back to the Van and the long road took us back home .

At night I couldn't stop staring out the window. I think my life would be better if it was just outside my window .Mum walked in with a glass of milk 

" Hey " she smiled . Mum's smile was infectious . Her smile was so beautiful , it could make one smile but today I saw something prettier . 

" Hey mum " I tried to smile the anxiety away and gulped the milk in one go 

" You've been so distracted today baby , what's wrong " she dropped the glass on the side table and cuddled me 

All I could just do was sigh and flashback to my walk in purity , the heavenly place . . .

" Kora " she snapped bringing me down to earth , " are you alright , do you need to see a doctor " she panicked 

" Am fine mum , it's just. . ." I hesitated 

" Just what baby " 

" Can we go to the sea again " i pouted 

" Oh " she said , " Goodnight sweet" she pecked my cheek then left , It was normal . Mum does that to show she's declining your request . I tried my best to sleep and when I finally did , I was back in heaven . 

I didn't want to wake up but I did anyways

Throughout that week , I was really distracted . I just wanted to go back again. I lost my appitete a lot, mum and Dad began to worry . 

It was time for breakfast but I was too tired to fasten my pace . At that very moment a snail was way faster than I was . When I finally got to the table , I just wasn't hungry so I ate like an ant 

" I'm full , I'll go to my room " I said avoiding eye contact with my parents 

 " You've not eaten much dear , how can you be full " I could pick worry and anger from my Dad's voice 

" Maybe am not just hungry " 

" I invited your cousin Bryant " Mum trying to cheer the mood 

" I don't know Bryant ,mum " I said with a blank face 

" That's why we invited him over so you'll get to know each other better " Dad said 

I guess i was really tired , I just stood up and walked to my room . I heard Dad whisper " I hope she gets better " to mum 

I sulked up in bed for hours with no disturbance . Then , boom , there was a knock on the door 

" Mum , Dad , am fine " I yelled 

" Can I come in " A masculine voice said; it wasn't Dad's voice

" Yes " I humbled 

The door opened , and the oceans walked in . A Blonde , Crystal green eyes young guy walked in . 

" Hey there , am Bryant " He said with a partially serious look 

" I .. I .. ko .. kora " I stammered 

It was so awkward in the room and I could feel my chest burning and my stomach grumbling

I guess He understood what I was going through . " I'll excuse myself " He said and left like a gentleman 

I immediately jumped and danced in excitement . I threw on a floral gown and a pair of matching sandals then ran downstairs . 

" I'm ready " I stood in front of him . Not like my dream guy , He just wore a normal look staring at me. My dream guy will go "wowwww" with his mouth open 

" You have fun " Mum said 

" Take care of yourselves " Dad hugged me 

" Okay Daddy " I nodded trying to hide my excitement . 

There was an awkward silence when we sat in the black Camry . He was way too focused on the road and my right eye kept twitching

Finally , He let out a sigh and said " No need to be so awkward , am just nineteen " 

" Oh , okay " were the only words that could escape my mouth

" So . . . , What do you love the most " He asked trying to start a conversation 

" I love the Blues " I said without thinking 

He giggled then increased the speed . 

When we arrived at the destination , I couldn't believe it . I ran around and jumped in excitement , I tried not to go too close least I leave dirt on the Crystal clear Blue ocean in front of me . 

We had fun and talked about a lot of things . He was a cool guy , funny and very sweet . My phone was full of lively pictures . I could not contain my excitement , I removed my floral gown and ran into the sea with my bikini . It was so tickling and refreshing . .

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It was getting dark and it was time to go home . I dried myself and we sat in the car to leave 

" Don't tell your parents we came here " He warned 

" Okay " I giggled 

The next day , He stopped by and we went to our Holy ground again and again . This happened for two weeks . I felt like my life was now complete 

I was sitting by the beach , A big Van drove into the newly constructed building " Eco Friendly " written boldly on it . I didn't feel assured looking at it cause the "Eco Friendly" was written black instead of blue 

" Here you go " Bryant handed me a towel .

" Thank you " I said . I felt an urged to talk about the building but I resisted it . 

When the sun was set , the sea got prettier , our talks became romance and we shared a deep kiss 

I went back home that day with butterflies in my tummy , I couldn't stop smiling . I was getting changed into my Pyjamas when mum barged into my room 

" Where have you and Bryant been " mum said , fury written all over her face 

" To restaurants , cinemas . . ." 

" Liar " she yelled , " you've been going to the Beach " she said 

I tried to explain but she wasn't ready to listen . " You're not seeing Bryant again " She stormed out 

I couldn't stop crying , Bryant was the angel that always took me to heaven . After that day , all I was left with were Pictures . I lost my appetite , and had insomnia . 

" Darling , we're Hydrophobic , the fear of you drowning in the sea torments us . I hope you understand " mum always said .

They took me to the pool once in a while but the feeling was not the same . The pool just gave me a dip and out feeling . . .

The day was like every other day , except the fact that my Angel was here . Bryant's Parents stopped by so it was a good chance for us to meet .

" Bryant I missed you " I ran into his arm

" I missed you too " He whispered and looked around as if watching out for something . We went downstairs and waited for what seemed like forever before the coast was clear . 

" Let's go " He held my hand and we tiptoed out of the house . We got into his car and drove off 

" I rented a small apartment close to the sea " He smiled 

I was so excited until He said " it will just be for a week " 

" Why " I asked almost angry 

He patted my head " your summer break ends in a week " 

I just sighed and sat back . We parked in front of the Apartment and walked hand in hand to the beach . 

My holy ground brought the excitement I longed for . " Thank you Bryant " I hugged him 

Not too far from the point we stood , I sighted a floating bottle and a tiny Black in the Blue . I was furious , I quickly reached out for the bottle but couldn't reach the black . The rest of the day had my mind in a Cage , this was all the more reason I should look after this place myself . . .

I sat in the soft bed and looked outside the window , I could see the sea . I felt a hand on my shoulder 

" What are you thinking " He whispered hot in my ear 

" Nothing important " I whispered too 

" I'll accompany you " He sat next to me 

We watched the sunset

 fade to a dark night .I don't know if I slept or not , just saw a Bright sky . . . 

I took a shower , had breakfast and ran back to the sea and sailed in a rented boat 

Later , I took a stroll further , passed the industry and saw a guy with " Eco friendly " on his shirt Pissing in the sea , bottle floating far and black erupting from a small open space . . 

" What are you doing here " the man advanced towards me creepily 

" I could report you for polluting the water body " I said trying to hide my fear 

" Go on " He smirked and fastened his pace 

" Back off " someone put his arm around me , it was Bryant 

" What's going on here " a lady walked out from a corner 

" She's known too much " I heard the man whisper 

" Let's go back " Bryant said and we went back to the apartment . " Don't go out too early by yourself " He warned 

" Okay " I just nodded trying not to think too much . 

" I saw your parents leave the beach earlier " He said 

" They must be looking for me " I whispered . 

Throughout that day , we avoided the sea . At night , we had a very romantic time and that included a sexual intercourse twice . We knew it was wrong but we felt more than just Cousin love . I felt so secured sleeping in his arms but yet was sleep deprived 

. At midnight , I could see flash lights from the beach , I was scared and very curious . I wore my slippers and walked in the dark to the Industry where the lights were flashing from . 

" Faster " the man from earlier kept yelling . 

They were drilling something out which left some black oil floating . I wanted to run out and yell at them but I was smarter than running to death . I turned off my Camera flash light and took some pictures then hid in a corner and waited for morning . 

" Kora " I heard Bryant call out my name repeatedly

I was shivering from the morning breeze , I had little clothes on and the breeze was too strong . 

" You can't generate noise here " I heard a voice say . 

I took my phone and used the last strength in me to walk out of my hiding place 

Bryant hugged me " I was so worried about you " 

" They're polluting the sea " I managed to whisper 

The man came too close to us and his eyes watched me slip my phone into Bryant's pocket and after that I passed out . I could here mum and Dad yelling and swearing 

I don't know how long it was but I woke up in a hospital 

" Are you alright baby ?" Mum checked me while Dad called the nurse 

"Excuse me ma'am " the nurse said and mum and Dad gave way 

"How long have I been here " I asked 

" 2 weeks " she said changing the drip , " how old are you ? " She asked 

" Am sixteen " I said 

" No wonder.the baby . . ." She paused 

" What ! " I gasped 

She took down some notes " rest well " then left with my parents 

Around 2pm , Mum came in with a disappointed look on her face " are you hungry ?" She took a knife and started peeling an apple 

" Am not hungry mum " I said 

She laughed in disbelief " it's not good for the baby , you know " she said . 

" Mum , am sorry " I said with my head down 

" It's not that darling " She tried hard but ended up crying 

" What's wrong mum" I asked concerned but she just left . 

Mum and Dad's weird behavior went on for two days . I was taking a walk down the hall , when a news about a missing guy popped up 

It read " Missing guy found dead by the beach side " And the picture was Bryant's 

I couldn't feel my legs , I felt a movement in my tummy and I don't know how but I ended up in the bed . 

" You have to be strong for the baby " mum and Dad reminded me 

Turns out , Bryant went missing the day we separated . I couldn't stop crying , I cried for weeks and had insomnia but after two months I started to move on and after three I felt alright . Four months in , my baby on my mind . Month five and six I lived with the consciousness that Bryant lived in me .

 And for four years , I avoided the One place that made me happy . 

" Mummy , what does heaven look like " Blue asked me one day 

I smiled , " mummy will take you to a place " 

I was finally ready to face my fear , we drove for a long time and when we arrived , the Blue was now Black . The sea was polluted and the beach was littered 

" It's so dirty mummy" Blue said in disgust 

" It wasn't always like this , it was always beautiful and clear " I tried to explain 

" What can we do to bring it back mum " she asked . 

I thought about those times I sat next to a crystal clear sea 

and Blue deserved that kinda experience , the warmth , you know what the sea brings right ? 

I smiled and took her in my arms and whispered in her ears " keep the sea clean " 

I looked up at the star shining far away in the partially bright sky , I'd take that as " there's hope Kora" 

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