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Confusion washed all over him from eyes to mouth which was hanging loosed, opened. The old man saw this and smiled, weakly. He retired from rubbing his hands and made for the table where the kettle that had been brewing was laying ready for use. He dug out a mug from an old cabinet that reminded him of an old cupboard he had once gotten from Gofrin's room. It had been disjointed if only to sound lightly. The hinges had come off and the door was a death trap. It could fall on an unsuspecting visitor who didn't know the technique of holding on to it while you worked or retrieved something from the interior. He remembered once when Gofrin had tried to steal from him a little golden ball that he had received from the chief baker. He had managed to gain entrance into his room unnoticed and wasn't aware of the looming danger the cupboard posed. No sooner had he opened the cupboard than a scream was heard that shook the whole foundation of the castle. It sure did attract attention from the maids who came dashing to his aid. He hadn't been in the room and had laughed to his satisfaction when he heard of it. Even now he was beginning to smile. The golden ball wouldn't have been found there for he carried it with him wherever he went. It was his only toy and he kind of reminded him of all he craved for and wished for life.

"What's ticking you lad?"

He hadn't noticed that his show of enthusiasm at the experience had been open for the stranger to see. He quickly wiped the grin from his face.

"Its nothing sir...I was just remembering something that occurred some time ago"

He sat still and allowed his legs to sweep around the floor which was rough. He wondered how the golden ball had disappeared for not long after that incident it was gone, just disappeared. He recalled searching for it for hours but all to no avail.

"I never knew you could still have it in you...that smile." He paused to look at him.

"You have certainly seen bad days but still your smile hasn't changed a bit."

He poured some tea into the mug and placed some pieces of meat on a saucer and handed it to him.

"You must be really hungry...eat up! Thereafter we discuss. I know you've been yearning to know about me. In a matter of minutes your curiosity shall be satisfied."

George took the tray from him hesitantly. He didn't want to be seen like a glutton but he was damn hungry. He began slowly taking a bite at a time but when he saw that the stranger back up to take care of some other things, he increased his speed and attacked the food zealously. The meat was well roasted for a man so old. He really was good at this and the tea wasn't any different. As he emptied the plate, he noticed the patterns and markings on the ceramics. They were of such that he had never seen before. The engravings were of a language that aroused his curiosity. He was sure he had seen them before and they kind of jump at him as though screaming for his attention. It was like some language he had known before but for some reason he had forgotten.

The stranger was back and he made to take the dishes away.

"No, I can help myself," he said handling the tray himself. He moved towards what looked like a sink.

"These markings..," he said pointing to the plates.

"Oh...what about them?"

"...I donno...they mean something significant but I can't exactly place it. Do you by any chance know about it?"

"I certainly do...I designed them. It was a craft I learnt in my learning years working with my parents for someone whom you will soon learn about."

He paused and watched as George nodded and focused on him with eager anticipation.

"Now that you're fed. I'd like to quench your anxiety...if only a little."

He stopped and cleared his throat.

"My name is Logan Sandoll," he began.

Good evening guys...Tis been a while and since I had some spare time this evening, I decided to do some update.

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Nice evening to y'all.

#MADE OF MORE

U guys should pardon me. School is on session once again n its kinda hectic. I'm even tired as I type nw buh I'll try and cook up an update tonight. Body no be firewood joor. I wan crash!

Happy Sunday everyone! Thanks for all the inspirations and nice comments. Keep them coming and keep following...


#MADE OF MORE

He landed on a couch. It puffed up like it hadn't been cleaned or sat on it ages. He looked around; fireplace, dusty chandelier above, the engravings on the wall, the wine bar as expected empty. This place needed care to say the least.

"What a way to say good morning!"

The sound had come from what appeared to be the entrance to the room. He looked towards the door to see a man standing leaning on the door frame. He gulped in the details before him. Grey hair that were scattered and looked like they needed washing and de bugging perhaps, wrinkles that showed more of fatigue and anxiety than old age, eyes that were sunken like they hadn't known the luxury of a good sleep in a long while. The clothes appeared to be the cleanest with just a spot or two with earth stains and slashes here and there, he guessed were from brushing against twigs in the forest. He was smiling now as he revealed a set of teeth that was really discolored. He walked towards him, his pace slow and painful.

"Sorry to burst up your place but I didn't know..."

"O...come of it. There's no need to apologize. I should be the one sorry...I completely forgot about that booby trap. It hasn't been used in ages. I designed it to catch unsuspecting invaders who would try to attack or steal from me. You know...out here back in the days people really hunted me like I was bounty."

"Really...but why?"

"Well, because they thought I had abilities that they could put to use, selfish use I must add"

"But...were they wrong?"

He resumed walking and made way for a sort of sink at the far right of the room. He cupped a handful of water from a giant sized goblet and poured on his face. He washed the night remains from his eyes and looked into a mirror. George was surprised he had one.

"I know you must think me an old unkempt man but I wasn't always like this...I was once a fine young man but you see...the happenings took my youth. I have seen the worst of days. I've watched day after day as lives are sucked up in death by the hands of cruelty, man and beast alike. I've had to be dogged to survive...Trust me I've seen better days were there was all but love and glamour...the days of wearing purple robes and..."

"You are royalty?"

George interrupted him quite to the distaste of the man who gave him a queasy look.

"Well, not exactly...but I did live in a palace. I wonder what's become of it now.."

"How do you mean?" George asked. He really didn't know but he was really interested in what could have made a man who once lived in a palace to be so reduced as to what was before him; a bag of bones.

"Nothing for you to worry about," he said sinking into a chair. He held his hands together and was rubbing them against each other. George had the feeling he was contemplating his next words or actions. He needed to show this man that he could be trusted and that he posed no harm whatsoever. He allowed a brief silence to pass between them during which he had time to retrospect on his near death experience. When he spoke, it was a low and quite emotional tone.

"Thank you for saving my life back there!".

He startled as though he had been awaken from a dream. He stared at him for some seconds and then seemed to gain his consciousness back.

"Oh that...its nothing. Thank God I arrived in time. My poor feet were so uncooperative."

"But still you did save me...I'm really grateful."

"You're welcome lad. Although, I find it difficult to accept that seeing it was more of a duty than a favor."

"Sorry?"

"Never mind. Let's just enjoy the feeling of being alive."

"Hell no...you're beginning to sound like my "'guardian'."


He gestured with his fingers curving the second and index finger as he said the 'guardian', like a quotation. He wanted to pass the information that he didn't quite believe in the guardian thing.

"Are you in any way trying to say you don't believe its your guardian because it actually is."


"And how would you know that?"


"Because I gave him to you in accordance to your father's instructions."

Ice4jez:
So story way sweet like dis dey and una no tell me ba, i go scatter this place if i no get sit for front . Oga sir if u no finish dis story i go come ur house.
No shock yes i go come, i know ur house

Oya come and take your seat. You na chairman na. I be reserve seat for you. Abeg no come my house oo..LoL!

waslek:
Nice update bros am enjoy it

I'm glad you like it. Keep following. It always gets better.

ODUMAIYE:
thanks for the update

You welcome my dear.

Chrisx1x:
Update was cool...keep it up bro

Thanks bro.