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THE LAST BUS

The second and last bus leaving Ajibewa village got filled with villagers leaving for the city. Bodunde checked his wristwatch for the umpteenth time. He has been waiting here for her since the cock crowed this morning. They had planned to leave the village together for the city today.  They had started making plans since Bodunde came back from the city two weeks ago.  They always met under the orange tree in front of the village square,  telling each other sweet nonsense. Bodunde loved Aduke from the moment he set eyes on her at her maiden entrance dance.  She looked so beautiful in her attire,  her body covered in "Osun" glistening like a new baby's skin.  As she danced and laughed,  her dimples and beaded waist called out to him.  He has seen so many ladies do the Maiden Entrance Dance but Aduke made them all look old.  She was like new wine in new gourd.  She was intoxicatingly beautiful and attractive. "I must have he...