Besty: The Ink Well Prompt #79

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If there is another word to convey Besty's outstanding performance and the risk which it has taken in the deepest sea of water to save the life of an alien.

Willy was Bobby's Dad who has a large farm in the town and there was a cordial relationship between Bobby and Besty.

Besty was the name of the Elephant that used to carry Bobby to the farm and every other place he likes to go either far or nearby. The relationship between Bobby and Besty was undoubted because they understood each other, and it was difficult to go out without Besty.

In a nutshell, one day, Willy had cause to send Bobby on an errand to get some firewood at the farm to assist his mother to enable her to prepare a meal for the family.

However, Bobby and Besty set out to do the job before sundown and when they were going to the farm, they passed through the bridge where the big river is situated after fetching firewood rain started falling to the extent that the floods were everywhere. No one could locate a bridge to pass across the river again because everything was level together. Rain fell for hours without stopping, and the weather changed to darkness.

Bobby said in his mind, what do I do now? We can't sleep here in the wilderness. My parents would be worried if they didn't see me. God! Have mercy on me.

Bobby controlled his playmate Besty to go home when they were on their way, a beautiful damsel was feverish standing in the middle of the water and she didn't know where to go. Whether to go back or move forward. She was in a dilemma and lost hope, trying to surrender herself to allow water to carry her away because no one was coming or going.

Oh, God of Mercy! Look at this gorgeous and innocent lady in the water. Whose children is she? Hey, stop there! Bobby was shouting at the lady who had lost in thought but she couldn't hear.

Besty also saw what was happening, and Bobby remained at the back of Besty. They were moving in the direction of the lady and before they got to her, she had fallen inside the water. Bobby controlled Besty to move faster to rescue her on time.

Even though flood was everywhere and there was no hope for anyone to survive them, Besty did not mind what could happen before jumping into the deep ocean to save a life. In the process, Bobby fell inside the water but he could swim to cross over to the other side of the river while Besty continued to chase the lady and its heavy body almost submerged in it.

Besty was able to grab her with the help of its long teeth and mouth and carried her across the river; she was still unconscious when they arrived at highland Bobby robbed her chest and pressed her tummy to allow the water to come out and to make her gain consciousness. Later, Bobby dropped her on the surface of the plantain leaves and sat beside her while Besty flanked by him thinking about what to do again.

Soliloquy.
Hey, my Mum will be worried at home. What should I do? Should I go and leave her here?

Later, Bobby decided to go home with the hope that she had died. All his efforts to make her come to life proved abortive, but Besty refused to go and stood beside her.

Bobby said to Besty if you refuse to go home, I believe you will know your way to the house. And he left them at the riverside and he headed home.

However, Besty used its mouth to shift her to one corner where the coded weather will not catch her to ensure her body gets warm. While doing that she coughs and starts to come around gradually until she recovers fully. At that time, it was the daybreak of the following day at 6 Am. Bobby was worried and could not sleep, so he quickly rushed down to the spot to check out what could have happened to Besty.

On getting there, he didn't see it and he was moved up and down to search for Besty. Later, he stopped and was panting with the anxiety of seeing his playmate. By the time he looked up, he saw Besty and the lady flanked by each other, and he was excited to see her awake. Oh! Thank God. He ran to hold Besty's leg.

Meanwhile, This Lady was looking at them and watching the environment she met herself. She said what am I doing here? How did I get here? I could remember vividly I was in a boat on the sea going to Paris for my friend's wedding party and met myself here.

Bobby chuckled. So it was merriment you were going before this thing occurred. No wonder, how about others?

How could you ask such a question from me? I don't know how I got here and you are asking me how water gets inside the coconut. I don't know what happened to them either. Said the Lady.

By the way, what is your name? Bobby asked.

She replied my name is Margaret Taylor. Can you take me to the nearest road?

Yes, but not now because this is tick forest. We have to see my parents first and spend some days before talking about how to get to the city. Says Bobby.

Margaret smiled no problem, let go and meet your parents then.

When reached the village, Bobby's father asked, what happened? And where did you see a human being? A pretty girl likes this. Said Willy.

Wow! Dad, so as old as you are, you still recognise the fine girl. Alright, she is my friend that I met in the jungle. And we started something serious and I brought her home to stay with us for a while before taking her to the city. Please, Dad and mum, allow her to spend some time with us. Said Bobby.

Hehe, children of nowadays are funny! Willy said. Do you think allowing a total stranger to leave with us is possible? Without knowing anything about her. What if anything happens to her negatively, what do you want people to say about us?

Dad! Dad!! Heaven helps those who help themselves. This girl lost her way, it was God that saved her life because I saw her in the pool of water lifeless before God returned her to life. You know, you can know where any of your children will be tomorrow. Please, do this for me! Nothing will happen to her. She will stay with us for two days before the motor vehicle that used to come from the city arrives. Said, Bobby.

Willy frowned hmm, so if I do it for you now you will be fine? Consider it done then. But what is her name first?

Bobby was excited to hear that from his Dad. She is Margaret Taylor.

After two days, Bobby and Margaret had a feeling for each other, and they made it known to Bobby's parents. And after a while, she returned to the city. Bobby and his parents visited her parents. Thereafter, they set a date for their wedding day and lived together as husband and wife.

 The End