Oil On Water (2011)
“He attempted a smile when he saw me, but the smile was soon overtaken by a grimace.
—I’m cold. I’m so cold.
His face, gaunt and dejected, turned toward the faraway still figures. In the distance I could see a few worshippers in their long white robes, standing in groups before one of the huts. I was shocked by his appearance.
—Maybe you ought to think of returning to Port Harcourt: you don’t look very good.
—I don’t know what you came back to do, but I’m glad to see you.
His... voice was so faint I had to ask him to repeat himself.
—See, I brought you a few things.
At the waterfront in Port Harcourt, while waiting for the boat, I had impulsively stepped into one of the many stores facing the sea and grabbed two bottles of Johnnie Walker. I guess I was still haunted by the image of Zaq begging for a drink that day on the beach.MoreLess
—I’m cold. I’m so cold.
His face, gaunt and dejected, turned toward the faraway still figures. In the distance I could see a few worshippers in their long white robes, standing in groups before one of the huts. I was shocked by his appearance.
—Maybe you ought to think of returning to Port Harcourt: you don’t look very good.
—I don’t know what you came back to do, but I’m glad to see you.
His... voice was so faint I had to ask him to repeat himself.
—See, I brought you a few things.
At the waterfront in Port Harcourt, while waiting for the boat, I had impulsively stepped into one of the many stores facing the sea and grabbed two bottles of Johnnie Walker. I guess I was still haunted by the image of Zaq begging for a drink that day on the beach.MoreLess
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