Here he lay on his partly covered bed like a log of wood. He rolled like a stone that gathers no moss. At about 7.30, an alarm went off in his head. Yawning and stretching lazily, he rose from his slumber with a slight headache and a feeling of nausea; A hangover-- The result of his excessive drinking the previous night. Used to the symptoms already as every pregnant woman was used to morning sickness. He took off his pajamas and went through a pile of clothes on the floor by his bed, searching for something to throw on. He was about to step out. Walking down the street, he exchanged pleasantries with almost everyone he came across; His Peeps. He had know 'em, since he was a lad. "Uncle Taofeek!" A voice called. He turned to see who it was. It was Bintu, The Food Vendor's daughter. "Bintu, how are you? " Taofeek smiled broadly. "I'm fine, Sir. Mama said I should call you to come check the freezer." Bintu said. "What's the m...
