CONTINUATION ...... Before dawn, the migrants were moved secretly toward the coast. The traffickers forced them into small rubber boats meant for far fewer people. The sea looked dark and endless. Kemute’s heart pounded heavily. “I can’t swim,” she whispered fearfully. Neither could most people onboard. The traffickers handed them a small engine and pointed toward the horizon. Europe is that direction,” they said carelessly before leaving. The overcrowded boat slowly entered the Mediterranean Sea. Waves pushed violently against the fragile rubber sides. Children cried loudly. People prayed nonstop. Hours passed. The sun became hotter. Suddenly the engine stopped working. Panic exploded instantly. “No! No! No!” people screamed. Water slowly entered the boat. Some migrants used their hands desperately to scoop water out. Kemute held onto Ama tightly while shaking uncontrollably. Then heavy waves struck again. The boat tilted dangerously. One man fell into the sea. Everyone screamed helplessly as he disappeared underwater. More panic followed. People began pushing each other in fear. Another wave hit. The boat partially tore open. Kemute thought she would not survive She closed her eyes and remembered her family back in Nigeria. “I’m sorry, Mama…” she cried. Hours later, when hope was almost gone, a rescue ship appeared in the distance. People screamed and waved desperately. The rescue workers managed to save many survivors. But not everyone survived. Several migrants disappeared beneath the sea forever. Ama was among the missing. Kemute cried uncontrollably after reaching the rescue ship. Her friend was gone. Completely gone. The journey for a better life had stolen too many lives already. To be continued.... Please comment next for the last episode 🙏🙏🙏
