Chapter29:Losing

Agu heard a noise. He spoke to Azuaka with his frown. They had agreed not to say a word. He heard the noise again. He had to whisper, “Did you hear that noise?”          “No, what noise, son of man?” Azuaka put his ears down. He waved him on and they tiptoed forward.           But it was only Agu that heard it again. The noise was a creaking; the noise that was made when a door opened. “I can hear it again,” whispered Agu, staring towards the front door and pausing. He had never been so scared.          “Are you saying someone is in there or what? I know certainly they are there.”          “How are we sure they are the ones,” whispered Agu. “It is not safe for us to advance. I prefer we hide and look out for them.”          “What are you saying, son of man?” he was getting angry. He spoke noisily now. “Have you realized we don’t have time?” He pulled out his pistol and pointed towards the door. He took a step at a time while Agu remained on his spot. He was not going to make any move b