Friend

“The fuck, man,” one of them murmured in the middle of playing cards as I ate with only my mouth. I feel like a dog because of what they did to me. When I am thirsty, instead of water, I am given a vinegar to drink.

The men who had gathered earlier at the table stood up when their other companions arrived. Whether a woman or a child is holding a gun, it’s as if at any time, they are ready to engage in any war.

I was stealthily watching them.

“New recruit, Apong,” said the woman pulling the two young guys next to her. Their knees were shaking....