Must Read: Rain (A Story By Gracile) - Season 1 - Episode 8

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Must Read: Rain (A Story By Gracile) - Season 1 - Episode 8

Rain was seated on the reading table, in their room, pondering over her roommates behaviour.

"How can I cope with such a person as roommate?" She thought to herself, her palms against her cheeks. "She's constantly chattering and yapping like she has nothing better to do. Someone who spends the most of her time partying or shopping, how is she even in medical school for Chrissake!" "I miss you Nana..

" Rain" she heard a voice, and was snapped out of her thoughts.

"What are you thinking about? I was asking you about the fresher's party and the miss fresher beauty pageant been organised. The form is only 1,500. You're interested right? I got mine already".

" No, I'm not interested"

"C'mon girl, this is the opportunity to showcase that beautiful face of yours, don't worry about your height, I, Meggy can fix that! She grinned. And added, on getting no response; " and if it's the money, I can pay so..."

"I said I'm not interested" Rain scowled

"Okay! Please don't shout on me. I am only trying to salvage your suffering social life".

" I don't remember soliciting for your help" her expression falling.

"It's not a fight abeg so save the attitude" she hissed and left the room.

Rain simply sighed. Then she took her phone and dialled a number.
The recipient picked on the second ring:

"Ina wuni Sir" (good evening Sir) Rain said forcing a smile.
[Pause]


"Lafiya, mun gode was Allah" (fine, we thank God)


"Dan Allah, Nana tana gida?" (Please, is Nana around)


[Pause]


"Toh ba damua, sai ta dawo" (okay no problem, till she comes)

She dropped the call and stood up, as if suddenly remembering something.



She went to the wardrobe and pulled out her bag then, she dug her hand into one of the pockets of the bag. She found what she searched for, it was a piece of paper. A strange feeling of urgency washed her fueled with curiosity, she unfolded the old paper gently.

_"My dearest Salome_" her heart lurched in her chest as sh read the first line. She swallowed and continued

_my heart bleeds with longing for you and the pains caused by our unfortunate fate. Our love for each other and our unborn princess is the only thing that gives me joy and strength in this turbulent times. My dearest Sally, can you promise that you'll be strong for us? And never stop believing in us? Because, I'll do whatever it takes to be with you and our pretty princess; together, we're going to be one happy family. And no one, not even your mom, will come between. Take care of yourself and peachy for me. Until I see you_.
_love_
_Kumar_

Rain stood frozen in shock and disbelief. She was yet to recover from the meaning of the words before her and the raging thoughts in her head. Her head suddenly began to ache. Her nostrils flared and her pupils dilated, threatening to spill tears. She sq££zed her eyes shut and sat herself on the bed. She stood and paced back and forth, clenching her jaws, the piece of paper firmly grasped in her right hand. Her eyes darted over the room and settled upon the calendar on the small cupboard in between their beds. She picked it up and scrutinized it briefly before dropping it again.

"Four months is a long time from now, I need to get home as soon as possible". Her brows knitted in thought. "Damn you Nana!" I always knew there was something up your sleeves, you were not telling me. I, Rain Kumar, must get to the bottom of this". She declared, her eyes blazing red.