A walk into the past episode 1

A WALK INTO THE PAST
EPISODE 1
BY AUTHOR SMART

Richærd lay on the ground with the constant hooting and chirping around him, he was simply oblivious of what was really going on around him and drifted into what could be described as a dream world yet it was more like going through memory lane of what had happened over the years, showing his joy and misfortune, his ups and downs were equally enclosed in his memory.
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(FLASHBACK)

His subconscious mind, drifted over as what could be seen next, was a happy family of four sitting around in what could be barely called a furnished home, as it was certainly obvious that the green colored paint in the sitting room was already wearing off and the upholstered sits in the sitting room was evidently torn in different angle, showing how long it has been in use, with the carpet scre-ming change me, countless wear and tear could already be seen on the surface of the carpet.

But one remarkable thing about the room was it’s neatness and how orderly it looked..

The family of four could be seen chatting, quite happily, with Richærd and his younger brother doing most of the talking and his parents listening, and would ch¡p in when necessary or would burst into a cacophonous flow of laughter, when the discussion moved towards the funny or teasing aspect.

“Very soon you would be through with secondary school. Wow! Richærd how time flies. See Richy of yesterday.”

His father said in a loud voice and looked over at Richærd who was barely seventeen years then and said with a kind smile on his face.

“Richærd isn’t a kid any longer darling, I can already see strands of beards already in display on his jaws and I know he might already have a girlfriend in school already.”

His mom ch¡pped in and Richærds face became red in embarrassment and he turned and gave his mom a glare. With his actions everyone began laughing in loud voice, including his younger brother, while Richærd was by the side muttering to himself in embarrassment.

“It’s true mom, I saw him talking to a girl in his class today.”

His younger brother Daniel, who was two years younger ch¡pped in with a devilish grin, which purely showed that clearly wanted to annoy Richærd.

“Mom and that’s lie. I wasn’t talking with anyone.”

He said springing up to chase after his brother and give him a piece of his mind. Seeing through his actions Daniel immediately sprang up and ran out laughing while at it.

His dad, who was still laughing and was beside Richærd placed his huge hands on Richærds shoulder and patted him gently, he looked at Richærd who still felt wronged and consoled him.

“You know your mom and little bro were just teasing you, why get so worked up? Ahhhhh!! Your blood too dey hot oooo!!”

His father said playfully in pidgin. While Ricahrd reluctantly sat down, while his mom chuckled provocatively and he glared over at his mom.

“Ohhhh! You want to beat me?”
His mom said while smiling towards Ricahrd who was still glaring at her and Richærd immediately looked away. After a while he said.

“Dad! My birthday is February second, hope you haven’t forgotten?”
He said pouting his l-ips.

” Of course I haven’t . How can I forget something that important.”
His father said hurriedly and patted his shoulder.

“I will surprise you little boy that day. I would keep what I would give you a secret.”
He said grinning from ear to ear, as he obviously knew that he had already made his son turn inquisitive.
“Dad tell me naaa!”
He said impatiently.

” No way I’m going to tell you young chap.”
” Yes way dad! You have to tell me you can’t keep me in the dark.”
He said sulking silently.

His dad ignored him, picking up the remote from the round shaped table and changed to a new programme, pretending to be totally engrossed in it.

After staying there for a while Richærd helplessly shrugged and walked off to the room that he shared with his brother.

Richærd who still lay in the forest let out a smile, while recurring all the sweet times that he had spent with his family. He knew he couldn’t ask for more. His parents were anything but rich, they were just the regular middle class family, who eke out a living by sweating under the hot sun.

His father was a taxi driver, while his mom was a secondary school teacher. Their family even though with little funds was still the ideal family for him.

The love and tranquility was soul staring.

Richærd continue smiling while still unconscious in the forest as he recollected all the happy days and just Immediately the smile was replaced with fear and his face turned deathly pale. Probably from what was being played in his subconscious mind.

Let’s make a little come back to our earlier delving into the past.

(FLASHBACK)
If Richærd would have known that the so called birthday present would bring about a total turn around in what he had earlier stood for and believed in he would have hoped for his birthday be termed forever pending. The dice was already cast, and it rolled into such a change of date and destiny.

Tbc