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Darkest Africa
My legs begin to move without any conscious thought and
suddenly, I am there, reaching for Ayo.
Then, I see the gun.
Barrel pointed straight at Ayo, I know with certainty that the
bullet will land a killing blow. I don’t have time to think, acting
purely on instinct, I throw my body in front of his, in a desperate bid
to save his life.
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