Chapter 45 THE BONDED

Sobrina's apartment was located in the same vicinity where Osano lived. She was trying to be very economical with her resources, therefore going cheap was necessary.

She had innocently taken the room not knowing about the history of the vicinity. But after she discovered how the environment operated, she didn't care, she had experienced enough rot to give a damn, she made herself at home.

She was already a pothead, it was good that she could mix freely in the vicinity. She began to visit the space under the Pear tree, where smokers gather in the early mornings and evenings.

She was seated alone one evening when a young man came to sit beside her.

"Hi, my name is Osano"

"I'm Sobrina",

"May I join you?"

"You're very welcome, I hope you brought some weed", Sobrina questioned with a smile.

"Of course", he responded.

Sobrina was new to the area, therefore she depended on what she was given by others, as she was yet to discover a dealer. They shared his weed and discussed as they smoked, and thus began their friendship.

Osano introduced her to his friend Donald, he suggested she visited him every time she needed privacy to smoke.

Sobrina quickly warmed up to Donald and the trio spent much time together. They shared everything, from food to money, supporting each other when necessary.

Sobrina was tormented, she always wept among her new friends, they did their best to support her emotionally. She never dated any of them, even though they secretly hoped she would, she wasn't sexually loose. They loved and respected her even more for that purpose, an unbreakable union had been formed.

Sobrina began to crave for Christian activities, rebelling against the sacrifice required from her. Pastor Melvin - the Christian link - was precious to her, he was too much a demand for anything, she began to slack in spiritual activities - meditation - but couldn't give it up entirely.

She began to attend church on Sundays at WUCC - Reverend Saul's church. It was the only church she could be comfortable with, plus, it was the church Pastor Melvin had introduced her to, and the one he was likely to return to after his Service year.

The Reverend's message wasn't exactly the same with what the preacher had said in the messages she had downloaded back in Lagund, but Sobrina decided there must be a good explanation for the slight difference.

She eagerly awaited the return of Pastor Melvin.