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Headstones pt 5

Kimende was a fair man gave his men a proper cut did not demand too much compared to other bosses and didn't micromanage his men. He always knew what was going on much to the surprise of his men but he never interfered in their dealings as long as he got his rightful share. But he was a hard man who did not suffer fools or condone mistakes either. Men who had who had worked for him told chilling tales of how he would be laughing with someone then at the end would order his death or if the person had really displeased him would strike the first blow then have his men finish him off. His lieutenants quickly learned not to set him off although that was tricky as it was difficult to know what was liable to set him off. Kimende was what would be called a smart thug. He started off in school being the leader of a group of boys who he used to do his dirty work for him. Soon it was well known if you wanted contraband or had an issue to settle with anyone to come to kimende whose services w

Headstones Pt 4

It was around 11 o'clock and the waiting room was filled to capacity. One side sat the patients who had already been attended to and were now waiting for the next part of the process. Others were yet to see the doctor and they sat patiently and some not so patiently. There were groans, moans, tears on the faces of the women and children waiting there that not even the rooms cheery colors would diffuse. The stack of magazines went virtually ignored as most people were in too much pain to bother and the rest could not be bothered to pick up agricultural digest or some other random title. Mo sat quietly holding on to Tina's hand for support and mostly as a source of warmth. They were here to get some tests done and both were silent in the shock and fear. Mo had a sinking sensation in her stomach and she was dreading getting her worst fears confirmed. Tina wondered how her best friend would react to the news. Would she ever forgive her? She was a pragmatist and was expecting the wo

100 Questions

This was supposed to be a continuation of Head stones pt 3 but as i read earlier entries i paused wondered about all the stuff that sounds so good and is very true yet how much of it do we really follow i wonder.As i listen to Detrick haddon i find myself questioning a lot of the so called wisdom that were so quick to dish out and take in yet that's all we do. I find myself still grappling with the same question i was asking myself this morning. Why am i so angry? and what or whom am i angry at or with? God says i will keep in perfect peace those whose mind is stayed on me and with all this emotions churning inside me i don't understand what this means. Its easy to agree even think you are doing something simply because you agree in theory but that is such a subtle trap we all unknowingly fall into. Just coz you agree with something doesn't mean you are doing it. Turned a year older on Tuesday and that is always a time of review and reassessment.I have to sit down look at