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Two weeks have past, and nothing has happened, have not seen or heard from my guardian. Just hoping he will leave me alone, not sure he will do that, because I could causing him trouble. The overseer has ask me about what happened with the owner, I don’t think he bought my story.

I have continued to do my job, working just as hard as a can. I want to make everyone think things are normal with me, that I have put things behind. Kofi is always around, trying to keep me company, and he watches my behavior.

I have been enjoying my time with the guard Alowdme, helping him with his weight training. He has really gotten into his workouts, and has improved on his form. He keeps asking me about my working in the mine, and how I feel about the work. I’ve told him I enjoy the work, and what it’s done for my arms, biceps, and shoulders. He said he had noticed that about me, and about some of the other men.

Alowdme went to the overseer, and ask it would be possible for him to try his hand at digging in the mine. The overseer at first told him no way, but Alowdme kept up with his request. He told me he had gotten permission to work in the mine, and that he would be working with me. He had requested to work with me, because I had been helping him with the weights. He has to stay ready, if he’s needed, and has to keep his whip handy. I don’t know how I feel about having Alowdme work with me, but I guess I’ll get use to the situation.

Alowdme showed up on a Monday morning, dressed in his uniform. But when I joined him, he removed his uniform, and was wearing his workout shorts. He removed his shirt, then picked up his pick and started digging. He looked over at me, ask if he was doing it right, I told him he was fine. We worked until lunchtime, then we went our separate ways. I went to eat with my fellow slaves, and he went to eat with his fellow guards.

When I returned to work, Alowdme was already there, with his shirt off and pick in hand. I was surprised how well he had done that morning, and he was still eager to work. By the end of the day, he was starting to tire and slow down. He quit about half an hour early, so he could shower, and get dressed in his uniform. He told me he would be forgoing his workout that night.

I had my evening meal, and I was ask about working with Alowdme. I told them he had done a great job, and seemed to be satisfied with working. Kofi ask about my workout that night, and I told him, that Alowdme had canceled.

I had my shower, and joined the others for the night. Kofi was really curious, and wanted to know all about how I felt working with Alowdme. I told him I was nervous at first, and felt uneasy, but soon got over the feeling. That I soon realized Alowdme was doing well, and seemed to be enjoying himself.

We talked for awhile, or I should say I did. Kofi fell askeep, and I soon followed.