Chapter 53. The Blind Girl

Only one boy chose the diamond farm leaving 4 boys remaining, Nate included. Over the course of several weeks they were groomed; haircuts, clothes, shoes, food and manners of eating, everything they needed to have for their services. The boys still didn’t know what those services entailed but eventually, they began to get requests. Except for Nathaniel, he never got requested. Tshepo was the first to leave, he was given an overnight bag to pack the basics so he would be taken to his new temporary master.

“This is it,” he said excitedly to Nate. “Wish me luck.”

“Good luck,” Nate told his friend. “How long till you come back?”

Tshepo shrugged. “Maybe a week.”

“Tell me everything that happens.” Nate made him promise. Eventually, Fredrick’s men came to take Tshepo away. Two days later the two other boys were taken away and once again it was just Nate in the room. The four beds that had been added before upon the other boys’ arrival remained there awaiting their r