English · Thriller
Returning Is Not Arriving
A gripping commercial novel 'Returning Is Not Arriving' by Amara Nuru.
The story
chapters
01The Same Door, a Different HomeWhen the bajaji stopped in front of the corrugated-metal gate in Mbuyuni, Tunu did not get out immediately.→02The Erased NameThe next morning, Tunu buried the blue notebook at the bottom of her bag.→03News That TravelsOn her second day back at school, Tunu arrived ten minutes before the bell.→04The Friend Who Says Sorry“Tunu, wait.”→05Someone from BeforeFor two days Tunu did not see Jabi again.→06Rules of the HouseThe explosion did not come that night.→07The Impossible PromiseNobody spoke for several seconds after Tunu said, “I can't promise you that.”→08The Price of Gossip“The cost of trouble?” Mariam repeated.→09Two Missing HoursJabi did not answer the question about money until morning.→10Minutes of TruthThey sat in the kitchen because nobody wanted the conversation in front of the compound.→11The Mistake That Never Happened“He is not coming into this house,” Mariam said.→12What Remained in the RoomOn Saturday morning Kassim woke earlier than usual.→13My Story Is Not Your LessonOmari remained in the doorway holding the assembly schedule as if the paper had already decided everything.→14Whose Safety?The parent's question did not end in the schoolyard.→15A House Does Not Vote“Bwana Kito?” Mariam repeated.→16Saying Goodbye Without Going BackTunu told Mariam before breakfast.→17An Ordinary DayMonday began without anyone waiting for Tunu at the gate.→18Returning Is Not ArrivingSeveral weeks later, Tunu's radio still caught one station better than the others.→