Breathe the Water

Chapter 1

(The Chosen Ones)

Some years back, I decided to partake the journey which was most dangerous as a result of a sickness that struck the first king's son. Some girls developed an immediate remorse for the current condition of the king's son, and were truly noticed by the priest. They were thus selected into the evil-forest to bring healing water from Yovwe river. The chosen ones amongst me were told to be brave, and infact to believe the adventure would become very successful.

In no time, the priest anointed us and finally asked us to go and prepare for the journey. My Mother's countenance seemed determined to show me that she would not give me a single allowance for such an odd errand as we departed from the king's palace.

A day before the journey, my mother readily argued with me, and acquired a result of success. Even as l tried to abhor her words, however, misfortune was only to be found written boldly on my face as if to say I must obey my Mother's words even under circumstances.