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Savannah
Story written on August 3, 2011 by kins40.
Savannah
The knock was soft on the exotic wood of the bedroom door.
It opened before any summons to come in could be heard.
"Habari ya asubuhi Mama Bette" came the voice of a little thin black woman. "Good morning, it’s time!" she reaffirmed this time in English as she stepped further into the room to make sure that she had been heard by the sleeping woman.
A disembodied voice rose from below the soft blanket draped over the king size bed.
"Nzuri, Augustine, asante," the voice was sleepy but there was no doubt that the woman below the blankets was awake. "Good Morning to you too, Augustine."
A hand appeared from below the blankets to push them away and reveal a slightly dishevelled brunette who was clearly not relishing the early morning rise.
She sat up in the middle of her bed trying as best she could to shake the night’s slumber. Her mind was fuzzy from the lack of sleep and she yawned really loudly, stretching her arms above the mop of curly hair which seemed to want to sit upright atop her head.
With a mental sigh, she allowed her brain to focus on the importance of the day ahead of her and cautiously opened one eye and then the other. The room was still dark.
She knew the old woman was still in the room with her, observing her suspiciously as was her habit, through the sheer veil of the net which surrounded her bed.
"Kahawa?" Bette enquired.
"Ndiyo, Mama Bette," the old Swahili woman replied in her native tongue. "You know I would never wake you, knowing that your coffee was not ready. You need to get up now, the men will be here soon. You have work to do."
"Ok, ok Augustine, I am up now you can leave. I will not go back to sleep, I promise! I just need a shower and I’ll be out soon." Bette feigned slight outraged at the insistence of the old woman to get her out of bed.
The little old woman turned her heels, muttering under her breath in her dialect.
Bette laughed at the ramblings of the frail looking woman she held so dear. She was practically her second mother.
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modengo says
Very interesting and well written, hope to read some more, soon;))
BadgeBunny says
kins40, this is magnificent. Very different from anything I have read here. Please continue. I will be waiting impatiently for your next update. PPVS.
Christy says
This looks good. Bring it on please!
Tibetter24 says
hmm, something new, I love it already! Thanks Kins40 you’re my fave writer here. Keep going I would love to see in which unique way you’ll unite B + T
mariam says
This is very exciting for me already. Great to see you back.
jp22 says
I really like the setting. This story is off to a nice start, I’m really looking forward to more. Thanks! :)
Merlion says
Hey Kins! Yippee another story from you!! :-) What a beginning :-) totally a different Melvin here :-p and Bette stays in Kenya?! Hmmm… Interesting! I hope you don’t make Tina as one of the Illegal tusk hunter or trader >_< ... Anyway, no worries about the language... Let it flow with the story, for me personally it's totally foreign and I just take it as part of the story where Bette interacted with the locals. :-) so, what are you waiting for?! Just bring it on...!!! :-) he3...
Querida says
Very different, as you said. I love stories about other countries and people, and to add Bette Porter to the mix makes it even better. Thank you.
OneStorm1 says
I like the start, it is very interesting and different. I sincerely hope you continue with it. PPS
natamari36 says
How can we not like something that you have writte? You have an amazing talent, and this has the makings of another great and beautiful story. PPS.
wkm says
Such a different beginning, absolutely loved it. Please continue.
favcouple says
This is just briliant please continue so wonderful. thank you.
kbergin47 says
Very well written. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. PPS!!
scarlett26 says
Love your stories and this one seems wonderful so far. Please continue and share with us your extraordinary imagination.
LuRocks says
Wonderful start….thank you for posting
meloveslu says
Oooh, another masterpiece in the making? All eyes are on you K40! Excited to see what path you have laid out for us to travel this time around!
iHeartHeart says
Kins I love your imagination! The premise is so different but you do it so convincingly that I’m instantly draw in. You’ve got me hook, line and sinker with this one. Looking forward to MORE :)
Sharod says
Don’t quite understand what this story is about, but I will continue the ride for now.
didi1956 says
What a nice surprise-a new story from you.Great start.Looking forward to the next chapter.P.S. I was in Kenya a few years ago,beautiful country.
azmama says
Very unique opening chapter. Keep going.
dulez says
I like ur style of writing, and the plot seems interesting, keep it coming and we will keep reading for sure, LOL. I don’t know Sawaheli but I guess it has some similarity with Arabic! I think u r doing fine.
robbeedee says
Hi kins40, What an awesome beginning; full of mystery and a real sense of Africa. I loved it and can’t wait to read more. It will be a pleasure to read how the rest of the gang play their parts in this story. Please continue soon. Your Loyal Fan.
Dragonfly says
nice… When will tina (or helena) come into this? PPS
cvu says
A new one!!…and in Kenya..is this like “Out of Africa?”…Good thing you include Swahili ..It’s good to learn a new language…:)
rocknchick57 says
As always, beautiful writing! This is an unusual concept..can’t wait for more!!
Ozgal says
You never fail to amaze me, you always have something up your sleeve. In terms of originality, this one deserves the highest praise. You go girl!
ut says
Very interesting and like it
mscully says
Simply a classic of this site.
The beginning of a fantastic story.
11 stars.