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The Big Boy

It is hard to let it go especially, when it is the only hope in that time. But sometimes it's better to let it go maybe your destiny is about to be fulfilled. They called him Rude boy; this is well known name in the street he was living that time somewhere in Africa. His real name is Rudolph, after his secondary education his journey in education was over. his grade was too low to continue to high school education, unless he was able to afford middle colleges. His parents were unable to afford.

The day result came out Rudolph was chilling at spot waiting his passenger for his boda-boda. After finishing his secondary education, he was given motorcycle for boda-boda by one of the bosses in town. so, when he was at his spot his girlfriend came and having conversation.

Rude: Hey!! Abi (after seeing her approach at his spot)

Abi: Abee mchumba!!

Rude: came over (he gives her hug when she arrives).

Abi: how is your day.

Rude: as you see sunny and hot day. (Says with disappointment)

Abi: hot day huh (touch Rude's cheek).

Rude: yeah, but your hotter (touching her waist)

Abigail was his girlfriend since he started secondary, so they were all in same class. Abigail was beautifully girl dark skin, good body shape impressive height, sometime Rude asking himself how he still with her. For that time Abigail was working in his uncle's restaurant, this uncle was the boss who gives Rude motorcycle for boda-boda. Abigail connects Rude to him.

During their conversation, Sam one of Rude follow boda-boda interrupt

Sam: oooh! lovebirds (he was parking his motorcycle)

Rude and Abi:(laugh silently.)

Sam: did you see the news online.

Rude: enh mzee wa udaku! what news is that?

Sam: results are ready.

Abi: result for what? (Not paying attention).

Sam: Your examination results.

Now passing the silent, both of them were surprised. Sam laughed move going shop direction. Rude taking his phone starting browsing, after time he show his phone to Abi.

Rude: I will forever be doing this job (says in sad tone)

Abi: Don't say like that you can go to college. you are not that worse (says to comfort him while she is holding his hand).

Rude: I can't afford going to college Abi.

they have big talk about the result, Abigail's result allow her to go high school.

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