She said...

I looked at her.

She tried to free herself from my gaze but I didn't allow that to happen.

This was the first time I actually looked at her and I was not going to let her go.

I critically analysed her.

I undressed her inner being with a thirst that only her insides could quench.

"Please can I go now",she said.

She could sense that I was curious

This made it clear that I was hitting home,

Well almost.

"Thing is... I've been through a lot and ... and I don't think... I think it's best if I leave", she said

But I couldn't let her go.

See I was the hunter and her scarred soul the prey.

I wanted to grip my teeth and be rid of her pain.

I would then be her doctor and nurse her to health

And then sign the discharge forms and set her free.

I looked at her.

The scales of her eyes were falling off and then I knew I was making progress.

Scarlet droplets of tears paraded on her cheeks and then I heard a loud whisper directed to me,

"Please help me",she said

With that ... I began helping her script the new story of her life.

Ayoola Mè