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I went back to work, and helped Dellevi with the shoveling. He had always pulled a cart at the last mine, and the shoveling was wearing him out. I would releave him when he started to really tire, and let him use the pic. He had trouble with both, but I assured him he would eventually develop the muscles needed.
When the last hour of work came I joined Kwaku for my training, and let him know how things were going with Dellevi. Kwaku was glad I was there to help Dellevi, said he wasn’t sure others would be as helpful.
We had a nice workout, and for a change I wasn’t about to pass out from exhaustion. We just lay there on the hosing pad talking about Dellevi, and his trouble understanding my position. Soon the overseer arrived and hosed us off, I dried and put my clothes on, then returned to the top. I waited in the Doctor’s office for Araway, and had nice talk with the Doctor about Dellevi. He said he had checked Dellevi over, and that he seemed in good health. He then told me I should let him give me a through examination soon. We agreed on Monday as the time for my examination.
Araway showed up to take me home, and the Doctor told him to have me there early on Monday morning. He told Araway that I would be getting a full physical, and that he, Araway, should schedule one soon. I followed Araway to the truck, and we started our trip home.
Araway ask how things had gone with Dellevi, and I told him fine. I told him Dellevi was having a hard time trying to figure out my role. I told him Dellevi couldn’t understand my working in the pit, and my relationship with he, Araway, as a friend.
Araway laughed and said he had a hard time figuring me out, and the things I did, so it was no surprise Dellevi had trouble figuring it out. We talked about Dellevi and his relation with Kwaku and Dauda, and how the four of us became friends at the auction compound.
Once at home, I went in and cleaned up, then joined Orsty in the kitchen. We prepared our evening meal, then we sat down and talked a little while we ate. I had to tell Orsty all about my day with Dellevi, and how he was adjusting. After the meal I helped Orsty clean up the kitchen, and we talked a little more about my day with Dellevi.
I left Orsty in the kitchen, then headed to take my shower. Once through taking my shower and getting ready for bed, I joined Orsty on the back porch. We had our usual refreshments and talked about whatever subjects came up. Araway joined us for a few minutes, dressed in his sleeping shorts, which has always amused me. He is so particular about being fully dressed, that seeing him with just a pair of shorts on seems out of place. He’s always pushing me to be more particular in my dress, and wants me wearing a shirt instead of going bare chested.
After taking some kidding from Orsty and me, Araway decided to head to bed. He told Orsty and me not to stay up late, that I needed my rest. He made some kind of remark about my being naked or half dressed all the time, like some kind primitive savage. Orsty and I both laughed, and told him good night.
The next day I was looking forward to getting with Dellevi, and helping him while trying to explain all about my working in the pit. After cleaning up, I joined Orsty in the kitchen and helped him with breakfast. After breakfast I got ready for our trip to the mine, but before I did I decided to have some fun with Araway. I came out of my room completely naked, and told him I was ready to go. Orsty started laughing, but Araway didn’t think it was funny. Orsty told him to take me that way, that I was naked there all day. Araway looked at me, and said I should teach him a lesson and take him that way. I quickly ran and put my clothes on before he could carry through on his threat.
After arriving at the mine I went straight to the pit, stripped naked and located the overseer. He told me Dellevi would be working with me again, that he thought I was the best person to show him how to handle the job.
I worked with Dellevi all morning, and Jumah even helped with some of the explaining. I could see Dellevi was getting much better with the pic, but he still complained about the shoveling. I wound up doing more of the shoveling than Dellevi, and he thanked me while complimenting me on my muscular arms. I knew he was doing that to get me to do more of the shoveling.
When lunchtime came, we washed off and headed to the eating shelter. We joined Kwaku and Dauda for lunch, and talked about the past, and about are being together again. I gave them an update on Dellevi’s progress, and told them about Dellevi’s complements about my body, trying to get me to do more of the shoveling. We all had a big laugh, but Dellevi tried to deny using flattery for that purpose.
I happen to hear the elevator and notice Araway getting off, and this was unusual because he never visits the pit. I could tell by the look on his face something was wrong, he really looked angry. I don’t think I have ever seen him angry, but this time he was scary looking.
He walked over to the overseer, took him by the arm, and brought him over to where I was sitting. He then, in a loud and angry voice, said Zac get your ass over here. He then said, Zac get on your knees in front of this man, which I quickly did without hesitation. He then said address him as sir, then apologize for causing him trouble and being disrespectful. I addressed The overseer as sir, then apologized for causing him trouble and being disrespectful.
The overseer looked puzzled, and ask Araway what problem he was talking about. Araway told him he had heard what happened yesterday, that a guard had told another guard at the top, and it was passed on to others. Araway said he was told I had given the overseer trouble, and had been disrespectful to the point that the overseer was ready to use the whip on me.
The overseer told Araway that things gotten mixed up, and he explained everything. He pointed out I was telling Dellevi my punishment wasn’t a whipping, but being removed from the pit. He told Araway in my response to Dellevi about being whipped, that I told Dellevi that the overseer wouldn’t use the whip. The overseer told Araway, that he then hit my back with the whip and told me not too push my luck. He explain it was light and only produced a light sting.
Araway seemed satisfied, and ask if the overseer wanted me removed. The overseer quickly replied no, that I was a positive influence on the workers, as well as being a good worker. Araway told the overseer he was sure I need to apologize anyway, that I must have been quilty at sometime. Araway looked over at me and said, Zac get up from there, I was still on my knees, and finish your lunch. Araway then headed back to the elevator.
Once Araway was gone, all the slaves started laughing at me, just adding to the humiliation. The overseer, I’m sure, sarted to apologize, but when he said Zac I quickly said everything is ok sir, I’m fine no problem. No more was said and I went back to work.