The Ruined: Memories Of Alix

x and Laura decided to take a train. They looked with

und of the market, small-town gossip, and chit-chat at a close range. T

ing and anyone; That is why going to Alexandria University in Lagos is an eye-opener for

n all at once: the street, the market, the colours. Colours ha

hen the mountains when they saw one." With an ar

who feigns it. She saw it all and noted with interest; that she was

ciating, belittling and mocking. "She had even gone as far as

ar of whatever she does. "She never asked why she did what she did; all she'd ever say was "Do be careful siste

er of her eyes. She could tell what she was thinking. "She wished she c

eedom, coupled with the fact that they were more si

hey didn't sound haughty or rude. I was wondering what Nyra said t

lives in a home built by her bastard father, who got himself killed by God knows what. "And maybe if your father hadn't sinned so much usin

aura cocked her head wondering if Alix was just oblivious or plain stupid but then A

d her head just like Laura had done; "rooting fo

hed... "I get to be the o

tions she had never seen in her eyes before: h

ates her father, but why? Alix t

ons she felt right now. The tears she had painstakingly hidden wer

Laura flung her arms around her cousi

fist doesn't always work out... That was why

ead to look at her... Do you me

ays cared too sister...Thank you, Laura whispe

a asked... Yes, we shall... First, we need to s

her. Since we got in our car, Alix sai

scolded makin

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had seen their fair share of beauty when they were younger,

r rich paper will smile down from heaven at this r

ront of her. The lawns look neat, too neat..

e massive very palacy or should I say castle worthy in

r brought down h

e sculptures; especially that one Alix gesture

one by one. Being interested in ancient history and lore, she was quick to be d

a piece of giant people in stones... Gear up sis, Laura p

icy news nothing more... Right

t their schedules and hostel together with

together, they didn't find it surprising but the na

s... Aren't trenches used for those who hail from the lower

ll they come in front of an estate-like structure... "This does

h surprise... Sango and Oya... This is way more than Eg

aura walked to a lady in an altered tux...

Alix? She asked excitedly... Guided Alix looked weari

The head office informed me that you two will

to meet you both Cry

renches newbies... I wi