What Tears Us Apart

Chapter 34



December 30, 2007, Kibera—Jomo

WHEN HE HEARD her scream for Ita, Jomo knew what he had to do. He would have to run faster than the wind. Once he got out that door, he would circle around. He would jump over houses if he had to. He would make it to Ita in time to come save Leda. It was up to him.

Jomo dug forward, until his head then his shoulders poked out from under the bed. His fingers scratched at the dirt, he was stuck, trying to wriggle himself free.

But then Jomo heard a new voice, and allowed himself a sigh of relief. It was a welcome voice. Chege.