Day 23: Nameless
Who would have thought that Otto
will not be the ultimate man? Most viewers, including his evicted co-contestants
believed he would but unfortunately, his daring journey on the Gulder Ultimate
Search 11 ended yesterday.
As the Gulder Ultimate Search
competition ushered the remaining four contestants into the final countdown to finding
the General’s Helmet, the Council of Elders decided to play a fast one on them.
They had woken up to a completely different day from the rest of their days in
the forest. The contestants had put a pot of yam on fire so they can have breakfast
before going to the task ground, before they found a scroll which instructed
them to destroy the camp, pack their belongings and go to The Heart of the
Hunter.
Having walked for so long, they found
a pole on a hill with a mysterious sign. The contestants were to part ways to
different directions into the forest, following the direction which the arrow
that had their names pointed.
The contestants’ reaction to
their surprise packages:
When Chinedu got to the place
where he found his surprise package (Gulder drink, a glass and a plate of food),
he excitedly poured himself a drink, opened the covered item which turned out
to be a well prepared meal, then sat down and began to munch.
He was still eating in high
spirit when his mother walked in on him. In shock, Chinedu rose up to hug his
mum. He was losing it at this point according to him, in tears he received and
shared his meal his and experiences with her. They exchanged pleasantries, enquiring
about the rest of the family members. His mother assured him that they were
proud of him and that they are praying for him. Before she left, she gave him a
scroll which read, “Retrace your path and join the others”.
It took Cosy who reasoned that
the surprise must be a test from the Council of Elders a while to take in his surprise
as he went back and forth contemplating on whether or not to eat the food. He was
still contemplating on his next line of action when he saw his father
approaching. He ran to him, fell at his feet and wept. He told his father he wasn’t
aware he was coming and the father reminded him that the coming of Christ will
be in the same way.
Full of emotions Cosy kept on in
tears, telling his father that the Council of Elders are full of surprises and
one had to be careful so as not to be caught unawares. His father consoled him
and told him that the entire family are proud of him and are praying for him
and the other contestants. His father blessed the producers, sponsors and all those
behind the GUS for giving young people the opportunity to learn and become
great in life. Before he left, he gave him a scroll with the same inscription
as the one given to Chinedu.
Cosy only sat to eat after his
father had asked him to before leaving.
Afolabi (Emmanuel) on seeing the package
sat down to it. He thanked the Council of Elders, poured himself a drink, giving
a happy cheer to the jungle and then sat to devour the meal. He was still in
the merry spirit when his elder brother tickled him from behind. He turned back
thinking it was Chidi who came to stop him from eating the food but when he
turned round, he saw his elder brother.
In excitement they hugged, chatted,
Afolabi inquired about everyone at home, sharing his jungle experience. The brother
told him that there were so many people supporting and voting for him out there.
He also mentioned that ‘Ife’ loves him so much (Hmmmm….it could only be the
lover/Gf). He further assured him his family is praying for him. Before he
left, the brother shared his drink with him, handed the scroll to him and left.
I’m sure your guess is as good as
mine as to what Otto’s reaction was when he saw the food and drink. True to
your guess, after much reasoning, assertion, questioning and answering, he concluded
that the food was definitely for him. He said,
“Such delicacy from the Council of
Elders, but could it be for me? Who else could it be for after such a long walk?
He pounced on the food and drink.
He still had his mouth filled with food when his mother walked in on him. He welcomed
her, gave her a seat and they chatted. The mother admonished him on the essence
of humility. Before she left, she prayed and blessed her son. Otto’s mother stated
that she was happy that Otto was getting a lot of jungle experiences because it
will affect him positively. Above all else, she said he will leave the jungle to
be a different person who will learn to appreciate food rather than waste it. Otto
said his mum’s visit was the greatest surprise.
Otto’s enjoyment was short-lived.
He was already getting over the thought of eviction when Chidi met him on his
way to meet the others and told him that his Gulder Ultimate Search 11 journey has
come to an end due to his inability to complete the previous day’s challenge. Otto
was left to “wallow in his misery and drown in his sorrows” as he made his way
out of the forest. He had expected the eviction, but never knew it was going to
still come having enjoyed the meal and gotten the scroll.
By the time the three remaining contestants
met at the place they all took off, Otto was nowhere to be found neither was the
arrow which pointed to his direction there. Another warrior had fallen by the
way side. They chanted their war song and proceeded farther into the forest.
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