Akua was puzzled. How did her aunt know Kofi? And why was he acting like an old friend?
Akua was left with more questions than answers. But as she lay in bed that night, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had encountered something much bigger than herself.
"My aunt is not well," Akua said, trying to keep the conversation light. "I'm going to sit with her tonight." Encounters From Africa An Anthology Short Stories Pdf
"Who are you?" Akua demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.
Akua was taken aback. How did he know she was coming? She tried to hurry past him, but Kofi fell into step beside her. Akua was puzzled
Akua rushed back to the compound, her mind reeling. She asked her aunt about Kofi, but she just smiled and patted her hand.
"My name is Kofi," he replied in a low, gravelly voice. "I've been waiting for you." Akua was left with more questions than answers
As they entered the compound, Akua's aunt greeted Kofi warmly. "Ah, Kofi! I didn't expect you to come tonight."
Akua had always been warned about the dangers of traveling alone at night. But she had to visit her aunt who lived on the outskirts of the village. As she walked, the darkness seemed to swallow her whole. The only sound was the rustling of leaves and the distant howling of hyenas.
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