STORY SERIES: THE TRIALS OF PUNTO (EPISODE TEN)

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Written by U.D. Okechukwu
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…Continued from last week
"Drop them here" Alegribusa ordered.

"Where is my daughter?" Alegribusa asked.

"She is locked up in the guard room" the guard responded.

Alegribusa summoned courage to say the truth as advised by Ramipatra.

"My people please listen to me. These two boys are not guilty of the crime levied against them. My daughter is."

"cheiiiiiiiiiiii" the crowd cheered.


"I will make sure my daughter is punished severely for lying against these boys and I will also compensate them by getting them new bicycles, food and whatever they might be needing"

"I am sorry. Please forgive my action" Alegribusa pleaded.

"This man is a nice man, if na some people them for don use them as scape goat come die the matter under carpet" someone in the crowd said as she pinched her neigbor.

"Na true you talk, him wan even punish him daughter, how many papa go do am. Mtchewwww" another person said.

"Thank you sir" Punto and Checheskey said.

Both boys were released to go but as they dusted their bodies, Ramipatra quickly rushed in and brought out some new clothes and gave them to the boys. She asked them to take their bath in their bathroom and wear them while she prepares a yummy meal for them.

The smile on Punto's face did not need a microscope for it to be visible. Checheskey, however, was mute and surprised how they found out the truth.

The story of the how Punto and Checheskey were freed after finding the truth shocked the entire village and people who saw them the next day even dashed them money. They saw them as lucky boys filled with the grace of God.

Punto and Checheskey thanked Alegribusa and Ramipatra and begged them to temper justice with mercy towards Rita. Alegribusa was touched by the good heart of the boys. Ramipatra shed tears.

Both boys left the house but as they were on their way home, they saw their parents running towards Alegribusa's house. They haven't seen their boys for three days. They searched everywhere and they were on their way to report the matter to the CSO when they saw Punto and Checheskey in brand new clothes, goodies in nylon bags and other nice items

Their faces from afar didn't seem palatable...to be continued next Wednesday

TRIALS OF PUNTO is published every Wednesday. 

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