So this video is basically my journey from Owerri where my school is, all the way back home to Enugu. I boarded the bus early in the morning and the road was actually free at first. You can see from the clips how we were moving on the express, green trees and bushes passing by on both sides. The driver was driving steady and I was just sitting there thinking about food and rest because school had been stressing me. The bus was full but quiet, some people were sleeping, some were on their phones. For the first part of the journey everything was smooth and I thought we’d get home in record time without any wahala.
But then halfway through the journey the vehicle started developing issues and that’s where the fear came in. You could feel the bus vibrating differently and sometimes it would pull to one side like the alignment was off. The driver kept adjusting the steering and you could see his hand gripping it tight from the front. In the video you can even see someone holding onto the top of the seat, probably bracing themselves because the ride wasn’t as smooth anymore. Every time we hit a pothole the whole bus would shake and people would mutter prayers under their breath. I was just looking out the window watching other cars pass us, hoping we wouldn’t break down in the middle of nowhere.
Despite the issue though, the driver didn’t stop. He kept pushing and managing it with experience. We overtook a few vehicles, a red car and even a white bus at some point, and the road was still moving. The scenery outside was just road and bush, nothing much to distract you from the tension inside. I was lowkey scared that we’d have to park and wait for repairs, but the driver kept assuring us that we’d get there. That’s the thing with Nigerian drivers sha, once they say “no problem” you just have to trust them and pray. I was holding my bag tight and checking my phone every few minutes to see how far we were to Enugu.
Eventually we made it home safely though. The fear was there but the journey was swift overall, didn’t take too long. When we finally entered Enugu and got to my house, I just exhaled like I’d been holding my breath the whole trip. The bus parked and everyone was just relieved. That little vehicle issue almost ruined the vibe but we thank God we got home in one piece. Watching the video now I can laugh about it, but that day my heart was beating. From Owerri to Enugu, stress and relief in one trip.
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