The Unfaithful Friend (Episode 2)

"He alone has lost the art to live who cannot win new friends" - S. Weir Mitchell.

That was his favourite quote. On the contrary, he was the envy of most of the boys especially those who had 'P.O.P' on their mouths. It was one boy from this later group who won the affection of Wano, but this was not strange since they lived in the same neighbourhood.

This guy's name was Kilwa, and he happened to be in Form Four while Wano was in Lower. Kilwa was a preacher of virtue, but one will hardly find him doing as such. They became so intimate that they shared each other's secrets. In stature, he was 4 feet 5 inches tall and in contrast to Wano, dark in complexion. Wano someone's 'back passed' the girls he did not like to Kilwa, after doing the necessary groundwork. Thus Kilwa had his fair share of these shameful acts.

H.W. Beecher tells us that, "the whole of life and experience goes to show that right or wrong doing, whether as to the physical or the spiritual nature, is sure in the end to meet its appropriate reward or punishment - penalties may be delayed but they are sure to come." Thus in fulfilment of this wise saying, Wano failed his examination - 4 Fs being his best, while Kilwa scratched through with four credits and four 'nines'. Kilwa however, had an uncle who was a Director to one of the most successful companies in the country, so he gained employment immediately after school.

Wano could not find any gainful employment and did not concentrate on his footballing. He therefore deformed and lacked stamina, and he did not even rise up to the occasion in local matches. He invested all his energy in women who rather gave him money and presents. However, the relationship between Kilwa and Wano was not broken but rather taken to its peak.

Question of the day:
Do friendships between employed and unemployed friends really stand the test of time?

To be continued.........................