THE RING

Xohan Kingdom 1800

'I love you so much Raina! I can't bear to lose you....forget tradition, forget the enemity between our clans and just come with me please!'......Jenedu pleaded.

I wish it was that easy my love but you and I know we would not even have stepped an inch outside this kingdom before the curse takes effect...... I love you too but there has got to be another way we both can be together without losing our lives....Raina said amidst tears.

By the gods, if only I could change our destinies, if only I could place us in another life time where our love would not be hindered, I would Raina I would!......  'We'll be fine my love'
   'Now are we going to spend the lil time we squeeze out complaining about our predicament when we can actually have a good swim'.....Raina said as she slowly undressed and stepped into the water......smiling boyishly Jenedu joined her.

'Where have been you been Jenedu! Don't tell me you've been out with that accursed lady of Zinga clan!'.....Barima queried
   'Her name is Raina father! And she is not cursed!'......'by the gods don't make me curse you foolish child! I forbid you from seeing that girl! No son of mine will bring me disgrace!...now out from my sight!'.

'Grandma Nana I don't understand why the two clans hate themselves so much....why can't we just live in peace. I love Raina and I don't see myself spending the rest of my life without her'..... Jenedu said as he paced around the room.

Be calm my child. Some things are beyond our control. This division has been on longer than you can think. Sit and let me tell you a story.... She said  as she patted the lil space beside her summoning him .
  'Ever wondered why you have the same ring as Raina although they are of different shades?'.... ' No Nana I don't'. I'll tell you why.
   A long time ago the high chief of Dambe clan(our clan) had a son called Chiji who was in love with Rima the daughter of the high chief of Zinga clan. Rima's father however was a power drunk who wanted to rule both clans.
In the bid to achieve this, he sort evil powers from the dreadful Kinta who gave him the power that he needed but he was cursed. The powers changed him into a blood thirsty creature  which caused him to do so many obscene things. Chiji's father was however able to kill  Rima's father through the assistance of a magical ruby. The price for that victory was that, no one from both clans could inter- marry. Breaking that law would result in the death of the culprits. The ruby was broken into two and was forged into two rings.
Each of the rings was given to both clans as a sign of the oath and the curse attached. Only the first born children of the high chiefs of both clans are allowed to wear it.

'But Nana can't the curse be broken? Its been so long!'......
  'Child that question is what your Nana can not answer. However, I once heard my father say that, if the ruby is put back together, both clans would be made whole again'.

'Really?! That can't be hard...as long as I would be with Raina'..... 'Its not an easy task Jenedu you may lose your life!'
'Don't worry Nana I'll be fine I promise!'.

Are you sure its safe my love.....Raina asked with fear.
   'It should be if we follow the instructions from the scroll....finally we can be together '.....Jenedu said with so much eagerness.
They both walked into the cave of the dreaded Kinta.
  Your ring Raina....Jenedu asked. Tying both rings with the straw, Jenedu threw them into the flame.

They waited but nothing changed... They were just about to leave when a figure grew out from the flame... Raina was so afraid....'Jenedu let's go please!'
  The figure shrieked.... Welcome Jenedu! Welcome Raina I have been waiting for you two.... The figure spoke.
'Who are you?!' they both asked..... 'That shouldn't be your concern younglings.... You both just started the process of breaking the curse. Your incarnates(Chiji and Rima) must be so proud of you two'.
  Jenedu and Raina stared at the figure in confusion.
'Well unfortunately',.... the figure continued to speak.....the price needed to end this curse, demands your lives.... 'Our lives!' The both screamed. Yes! Yes! Yes!.... The figure shrieked with delight.
  Jenedu held Raina's hand and tried to make a run for it but they were stuck..... The figure laughed  so loud that their ears hurt....
   I love you Raina so much and I'm sorry I got us into this.....Jenedu apologized. 'Its alright my love its a price we have to pay....Raina said crying
  'Hush now my love.....I'll find you, I'll always find you Raina no matter how long it takes me I promise you!'.....Jenedu said as he held her hands tightly.

Aww so touching! Well chit-chats is over, time to go!... The figure cut in as it engulfed the both of them leaving them lifeless with the rings back on their fingers.

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Nedu couldn't stop staring at the lady in front of him....he felt like he knew her from somewhere....funny how he felt so drawn to her.
  Just then he saw her hand, she had on her finger an exact replica of his ring....strangely, he felt a tingling sensation from his finger and then he knew he had to talk to her.

  'Hi miss...I'm Nedu, sorry if I'm bothering you but you look really familiar!'.....'haha really does any one still use that line?'
Nedu smiled feeling so ashamed...... 'Haha now he is shy...oh well I'm Dienma. Nice to meet you Nedu.
At that point Nedu knew deep down that she was here to stay forever!.....

Dedicated to Nedu Josh....my sugar sugar.... A very great guy. Interested ladies apply within (lol)

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