*Hard Times🙉* Chapter 1: The Privileged Child Guruve, Zimbabwe The sun was setting over the rolling hills of Guruve, casting a warm orange glow over the small village. In a large, thatched-roof homestead, a young boy named Tendai Moyo was playing with his siblings in the courtyard. Tendai was the youngest of four children, and his parents, Baba Moyo and Amai Moyo, were wealthy farmers who owned a large tract of land in the area. As a child, Tendai had always known a life of privilege. He wore the best clothes, ate the best food, and had access to the best education. His parents spoiled him rotten, and he was always getting into mischief with his siblings. The family's wealth and status in the community meant that Tendai and his siblings were treated like royalty, with everyone in the village looking up to them. But as Tendai grew older, he began to notice that things were not as they seemed. His parents were always arguing about money, and the farm was not producing as much as it used to. The once-thriving fields were now dry and barren, and the cattle were sickly and thin. Tendai's parents tried to hide their worries from the children, but Tendai was old enough to sense that something was wrong. One day, when Tendai was 12 years old, his father called him into the living room. Baba Moyo looked tired and worried, and Tendai could sense that something was wrong. "Tendai, my son," Baba Moyo said, his voice shaking. "I'm afraid we've lost the farm. The bank has taken it away from us, and we have to leave." Tendai was shocked. He had never imagined that his family could lose everything. He felt a lump form in his throat as he looked at his father, who seemed to have aged 10 years in just a few minutes. "What will we do, Baba?" Tendai asked, his voice trembling. Baba Moyo sighed. "We'll have to start over, my son. We'll have to find a new place to live, and a new way to make a living." Tendai felt a wave of fear wash over him. He had never known a life without the farm, without the comfort and security of his family's wealth. He didn't know how to survive without it. The thought of starting over, of leaving behind everything he had ever known, was daunting. As the family packed up their belongings and said goodbye to the farm, Tendai couldn't help but wonder what the future held. Would they be able to make a new life for themselves, or would they struggle to survive? Only time would tell. As they walked awayi from the farm, Tendai looked back at the only home he had ever known. He felt a pang of sadness and loss, but he knew that he had to be strong for his family. He took a deep breath and continued walking, unsure of what the future held, but determined to face it head-on. As they walked, Tendai's mind was racing with thoughts of what the future held. He had always taken his family's wealth and status for granted, but now he was faced with the harsh reality of losing everything. After a few hours of walking, they arrived at a small village on the outskirts of Guruve. The village was called Chikwaka, and it was a far cry from the luxurious life they had left behind. The villagers were poor and struggling to make ends meet. They lived in small, mud-hut homes with thatched roofs, and they grew their own food in small gardens. Tendai's family was greeted by the village elder, a kind old man named Sekuru Chikwaka. He welcomed them warmly and offered them a place to stay. As they settled into their new home, Tendai couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment and frustration. He had always dreamed of going to university and becoming a successful businessman, but now it seemed like those dreams were slipping away from him. His parents tried to reassure him that everything would be okay, but Tendai knew that they were struggling to make ends meet. They had lost everything, and they had to start from scratch. As the days turned into weeks, Tendai began to adjust to his new life in Chikwaka. He started attending the local school, where he met new friends and learned new skills. But despite the challenges they faced, Tendai's family never gave up. They worked hard to rebuild their lives, and they never lost hope. As Tendai looked back on their journey, he realized that losing everything had been a blessing in disguise. It had taught him the value of hard work and perseverance, and it had given him a new appreciation for life. And as he walked through the village, watching the sun set over the rolling hills, Tendai knew that he would always be grateful for the hard times that had shaped him into the person he was today. *To be continued......*🥹 If you want to improve your English vocabulary. 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