Chapter Two: The Search Begins
Amara and Chinedu returned home from the market square, the weight of Ngozi’s revelation pressing on them. Amara’s mind raced with memories of Obinna—his tiny fingers, his cries—as she prepared for the search. Chinedu, though shaken, remained resolute. The next morning, they set out, asking villagers if they’d seen a teenage boy with a familiar smile. Hours passed with no luck until a trader mentioned a boy matching Obinna’s description heading toward the river. They hurried there, the sun beating down on the muddy banks. Suddenly, a figure emerged—Obinna, lean and wary, clutching a worn backpack. His eyes locked with Amara’s, a mix of curiosity and hurt. Are you my mother? He asked, voice trembling. Amara nodded, tears falling, as Chinedu stepped forward. I’m your stepfather, he said gently. We’ve been looking for you. Ngozi had been right—Obinna had run to find his roots. Amara explained her past, the abandonment, the shame that forced her to give him up. Obinna listened, his anger softening. But before they could reconcile, a shout interrupted—Ngozi, panting, warned of her husband’s pursuit, furious about Obinna’s departure. Tension rose as they realized the danger wasn’t over. Chinedu gripped Amara’s hand. We’ll protect him, he vowed. Obinna, hesitant but hopeful, joined them. As they planned their next move, the river’s flow mirrored the uncertainty ahead—a family pieced together by secrets, now facing a new fight.
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