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MARY : I said you're not telling my son anything! (Still blocking the way)...I will not allow you tell him a lie.
BISADE : okay....(He sits down) have it your way.
MARY : I'm going to call my lawyer...(She storms out of the study)
BISADE : (takes his phone and dials Segun's number)...hello?
RECEIVER : hello
BISADE : I think I will need your presence here tomorrow.
RECEIVER : what happened?
BISADE : you need to see Mary's reaction today...
RECEIVER : what happened? What did she do?
BISADE : Sister Anna came today....(He explains what happened to Segun)...and now she doesn't even want to tell Made anything.
RECEIVER : haha....why was she sounding like she knows Made's real parents?
BISADE : I don't know...she became so defensive....
RECEIVER : and the Sister said she investigated?
BISADE : yes she did.
RECEIVER : I really don't know what to say.
BISADE : I think you should be here tomorrow because the way Mary was shouting DNA test, DNA test...in fact she has said she will bring in her lawyer.
RECEIVER : okay, I will come around.
BISADE : and I will still have to talk to Made. I don't want him to see them here tomorrow and start wondering what's going on.
RECEIVER : may be you should wait till after everything is settled. Let's wait and see what happens tomorrow first. Then we can talk to him afterwards.
BISADE : okay.
RECEIVER : what of Bola?
BISADE : she's gone for her paper.
RECEIVER : I mean for tomorrow...how do you intend to keep her away from the event that will ensue? Or you want her to hear all this?
BISADE : at all....I'll think of what to do about her.
RECEIVER : alright then. When tomorrow?
BISADE : I told them to get here in the afternoon.
RECEIVER : alright. I'll come there straight from church then.
BISADE : good, I prefer you get here before they do.
RECEIVER : alright.
BISADE : okay...till tomorrow....bye(he hangs up, thinking of the situation at hand).....what do I do now....(Thinking)...I need to keep Bolanle out of the house tomorrow....what do I do?....(Thinking).....yes....Ithink that's better...(He picks up his phone)...hello?
RECEIVER : hello sir, good afternoon sir...
BISADE : how are you?
RECEIVER : very well sir.
BISADE : please I need you to come over tomorrow, say by....12-1pm and take Bolanle out somewhere.
RECEIVER : (surprised and extremely happy)...really?!...I mean...hope there's no problem sir?
BISADE : at all. I'm going to be having some guests and I don't want her to be around when they come.
RECEIVER : okay sir. No problem, I'll be there sir.
BISADE : just take her somewhere safe and when the guests are gone I'll call you to come back.
RECEIVER : alright sir.
BISADE : okay. Thanks.
RECEIVER : you're welcome sir...
To be continued....

MADE : (hisses)...mtchewww!
BOLA : (surprised he hissed at her)....he always make me laugh every time nau, is that not funny things....
MADE : ehen...(Feels relieved but does not like the sound of that)...hope he doesn't touch you...
BOLA : he touch me o....
MADE : (cuts in)...huh!...how can you allow that...did you tell Daddy?
BOLA : yes...he always beat me on my head...and I tell Daddy, but Daddy say...said he is my teacher and he can beat me.
MADE : (gives off a sigh of relief)...oh my God! You're such a dummy!....(He walks away)
BOLA : (turns to Comfort)...I 'don' know why he 'jus' hate me o, haha...
(Comfort couldn't stop laughing as she cleans up)
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Early the following morning, Bisade goes to Made's room...)
MADE : good morning Dad...
BISADE : morning son...em, please can you take Bolanle to her school? She has her practical lessons and you know today is saturday, Amed needs to do some things for me.
MADE : okay Dad...
BISADE : (surprised he agrees to go so quickly)...thanks son...but you'll have to get up and dress up now because you have to leave in the next 30 minutes.
MADE : (looks at the time)...so early?
BISADE : yes. She's getting ready too.
MADE : ...okay...
BISADE : thanks son...(Stands up to leave)..oh..(Turns back)... Just take any of the cars...
MADE : alright Dad...(Standingup to get dressed)...em Dad..
BISADE : yes son?
MADE : don't let Mum know I'm taking her to school...
BISADE : (smiles at him)...okay...once Bolanle is ready, I'll tell her to go and wait for you in the car.
(Made left the house, telling his Mother he had to go somewhere. After Bola and Made left, Sister Anna came visiting...)
Bisade, Mary and Sister Anna went into the study to talk...)
ANNA : I'm really sorry this is coming at this time...but Made's real parent showed up...
MARY : (shocked)..what?!
ANNA : yes they did..but not to worry, they are not taking him away from you...
MARY : (laughs)...theydare not....
ANNA : I understand you Mrs, but remember that clause in the form you filled.
MARY : I don't care about that clause...what I'm saying is, it's not possible...(Shestands up)
BISADE : (stands up to hold her back)...wait dear...let's just listen to her...
MARY : ...leave me alone! (snatches her hand from Bisade's)...I said its a lie....
ANNA : I understand how you feel...(Going towards Mary)...but the boy's father does not intend to take him from you and that's the truth...his mother is dead, she died after she gave birth to Made....
MARY : (laughs)..I said that is a lie! Whoever said that lied to you, its a bloody lie...!
BISADE : (seeing her anger, he walks up to her again)..sweetheart...you have to listen to her...let's see how we can settle this case amicably...
MARY : (cuts in)..settle what case? There's nothing there to settle...those people that said they gave birth to him lied.
BISADE : (notices the seriousness in her voice).... why are you talking like you're so sure of what you're saying...
ANNA : (surprised with what Mary is saying)...Mrs Aderinluwo, I didn't just bring this thing up, I investigated this issue and saw they are right...I can bring them here if you don't mind.
MARY : (facing Anna)...yes I want to see the thieves that claim Made is theirs. We will do a DNA test if possible!
BISADE : (surprised with Mary's words)...I'm confused here....(Walking up and down)...what DNA test are you talking about? Sister Anna just said she investigated the whole issue...(Turns to Anna)...before coming to us, isn't it Sister?
ANNA : yes.
BISADE : and since you and I know that we adopted Made, it is logical she's right because we know nothing about the birth of Made...why then are you talking about a DNA test?
MARY : all I know is we'll do a DNA test because I know those people are lying.
ANNA : madam...please I want you to remember that in the agreement you signed, it was stated that if ever the real parents show up, you will give preference to them...I know you have done a lot for Made, I mean he's spent almost twenty years of his life with you, but please, his father is dying and he needs to just know and acknowledge him.
BISADE : please Sister, can they come over here?
ANNA : yes, in fact they're in lagos, ready to come whenever you want them.
BISADE : okay...tomorrowis okay then. Let them come tomorrow afternoon.
ANNA : very well then...(Looks at Mary) Madam, I'll see you tomorrow....(She leaves)
(After thinking for a while, Bisade moves closer to his wife...)
BISADE : (looks at Mary and changes his mind from talking any further)...I think you need to take it easy...I'm going to talk to Made...(Stands up to leave)
MARY : hell No!...talk to who? I just told you those people are lying. Don't you dare tell Made anything. Don't say anything to my son...(Blockinghis way)
BISADE : what is wrong with you....do you want them to take him unawares by showing up here tomorrow? Is it not better we talk to him now before they get here...so he can know exactly what's going on?

MADE : that means there's still time. (Turns to Bisade)...Dad let Femi go so we can have our family time....)
BISADE : okay, that's true. (Turns to Femi)...You know its been a while since brother and sister saw each other last, so let them have some bounding.
FEMI : (giving off a fake smile)...okay sir.
MADE : so see you later Femi...(Feelinggood he has conquered)
FEMI : (looks at Made)..okay bye....(He leaves for his house)
(Mary has been listening to their discussion for a while but said nothing.
After they got into the house, she follows Made into his room....)
MARY : Made, when did you become friends with that village girl?
MADE : haha...Mum, Friends? Is she not my cousin?
MARY : what if she's your cousin? I thought you're on my side?
MADE : of course Mum...
MARY : then why are you all friendly with her? Telling her tutor to leave that we need to have family time? Who's her family member here?
MADE : oh come on Mum...(Going to hold her)...let's just be happy in this house...in fact, I was going to tell you that you and Dad should improve your relationship. You guys are behaving more like enemies than a married couple.
MARY : (wondering why the sudden change)....ehen...
MADE : yes Mum....anyway, I need to freshen up now...(Going to pull his clothes)
MARY : okay. Come down soon for dinner. See you later...(She leaves for her room)
MADE : okay Mum...
(As Made freshens up he could not stop thinking of Femi and Bolanle...)
MADE : that Femi is sure up to something. Even if Bolanle is my cousin and I can't have anything with her, I definitely won't let them take advantage of Bolanle...just look at the way he was playing with her....even I, don't play with her like that...(Hisses)...and that Chidi...how dare he call me up to tell me he's interested in her....why can't they just get their eyes off her...with all the flings they had in camp....(Hisses)...after messing up different girls, they now want a good girl....who knows their intention...maybe they just want to mess her up too....no, I won't allow it...
(After freshening up, Made goes to look for Bolanle in her room but did not see her there. Then he notices she's in the kitchen and decided to come into there; a place he hardly goes except to get a drink when Comfort is not around, he saw Bola there with Comfort....)
MADE : so Bola how's school?
BOLA : fine...(Ignoring his eyes)
MADE : any boyfriends yet?
BOLA : boyfriend? Me I don't have boyfriend o....(Eating a slice of melon)...
MADE : (turns to Comfort)...can I have melon too?
COMFORT : its for Bola o..
MADE : haha...(Looks at Bola)..you mean Daddy bought melon for her only?
COMFORT : no, it was teacher Femi that bought it for her o.
MADE : (surprised, he turns to Bolanle sharply)...hey you! So you now collect gifts from men, right?
BOLA : gift, me? I don't collect gift from any man o...
MADE : what of the melon you're eating?
BOLA : (looks at the melon)...melon is not gift nau...gift is perfume, roll on, blouse, skirt...
MADE : (cuts in)...keep quiet! Anything someone gives you is a gift no matter what it is...he gave you melon as a gift and you collected it, that's what I mean!
BOLA : (puts down the melon)...ehn...but...he is my teacher nau, Daddy say...said 'is' like my brother. Shey my brother can not give me gift nii?
MADE : (shaking his head, he decided to calm down and talk to her)...look Bolanle, its wrong for you to collect gifts from any man at all...Femi is not your brother, he's your teacher so you shouldn't collect anything from him...
BOLA : but why?
MADE : because, when a man gives you something, he wants something in return...
BOLA : ehen....(Wondering what Femi will want)...something like what?
MADE : like sleeping with you...like you see them kissing on TV...do you want that?
BOLA : haa! No o...
COMFORT : (cuts in)..he's not saying that's what teacher Femi wants o, he's just telling you that most men are like that...
MADE : they won't tell you with their mouth, they will just keep giving you things and one day they will take advantage of you...
BOLA : ehen...(Thinking of how they can take advantage of her)...advantage...
COMFORT : that's true Bola, taking advantage of you can make you get pregnant o...
BOLA : (throws the melon away)...I won't collect anything again.
MADE : so...(taking a pack of juice from the fridge)...back to my question, are you saying nobody has toasted you all these while?
BOLA : toasted? (Confused as she washes her hand)...What is that one?
MADE : oh dumb-head...as anyone asked you out?
BOLA : ask me out...(Thinkingabout it)....to where?
MADE : (shaking his head)...oh God....forget it.
BOLA : (trying to change the topic)...how is London?
MADE : (whispering to himself)...likeLondon is a human...at least thank God your english is better...(Speaks out)...London is fine...which reminds me...hope Femi is not doing anything funny?
BOLA : he's doing o...
MADE : (shocked he drops the drink)..huh?!
BOLA : yes. He always do funny funny things o...

EP 18
Meanwhile, Bisade got to Segun's house and explains what Sister Anna had said to him...)
SEGUN : I don't think those parents can just show up now and expect their son to follow them like that.
BISADE : this won't go down well with Mary at all....(Shakinghis head)
SEGUN : well...let me know when they want to come over, I hope this won't end in a court case.
BISADE : no matter what has happened between Made and I, he's still my son. I love him.
SEGUN : I know...I understand you...
BISADE : I don't even know how to tell Mary...
SEGUN : I advice you let her come home before you tell her anything.
BISADE : yes...I called her on my way here and she said she'll be here next weekend.
SEGUN : I really pity her...someone just coming to take your son away from you after so many years....
BISADE : a child we're now so used to. We see him as our son you know...(Shakinghis head)...hmm...thank God I have Bolanle...
SEGUN : you see what I was telling you that day?...what is yours will keep being yours...
BISADE : blood is thicker than water.
SEGUN : I'm happy you have Bolanle, either by mistake or not....she's a God sent.
BISADE : she's my happiness.
SEGUN : how is she doing?
BISADE : very fine. She'll be writing this next GCE starting next week.
SEGUN :waow! Already?
BISADE : she's in SS3. Her result last term was outstanding.
SEGUN : really?
BISADE : yes, its only her english that needs brushing up.
SEGUN : wow! That's remarkable.
BISADE : yes. She brings me joy....I wish I'd brought her here earlier...she would have been something else.
SEGUN : its not too late...
BISADE : I want her to study in the US.
SEGUN : she deserves it. I can tell my wife's sister to get her a good school there.
BISADE : alright...I'll appreciate that.
SEGUN : what are friends for....
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Bisade didn't tell Mary exactly what Sister Anna said, he only told her that Sister Anna will come visiting and would want her to be around when she comes.
The following week, after Mary came back...)
MARY : when did sister Anna say she's coming around?
BISADE : you are calling the shots. Will you be home this weekend?
MARY : well....(Thinking about it)...Made will be coming back on friday so Sister Mary can come on saturday.
BISADE : (surprised)...really?
MARY : yes....That way she can see Made is now a big boy.
BISADE : hmm...(Nodding)....Mary....(Looking at his wife)
MARY : yes....
BISADE : you didn't tell me why you went to Abuja...
MARY : I told you I went on a business trip. You will find out why later on.
BISADE : okay...(Trying not to interfere unnecessarily)
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Made came back from the UK and was picked up by his parents who are so elated to see him.
After giving him a warm hug, they set out to go home.
In the car, as the driver takes them home...)
BISADE : how was your trip son?
MADE : not bad.
MARY: I've missed you so much son...
MADE : I missed you too...(Looks at Bisade)...and Bola, Dad?
BISADE : she's doing GCE....
MADE : already?
BISADE : of course. She's in SS3 now.
MADE : oh that's good....so its already a year since I left...wow..(Looks at Mary who seems not to show any interest in their discussion)...Mum, my visa has expired.
MARY : oh...no wonder you came home...
MADE : (smiles)...but I've missed home too.
MARY : you've missed home, not me?
MADE : oh come on Mum...of course I miss you too...(Smiling at her)
MARY : hmm...I see...
BISADE : hope you had a nice time over there?
MADE : (giving off a fake smile)...I did.
(When they got home, Femi was in the garden with Bolanle. As the car drove in, they both look up at the rest of the family dropping from the car.
Bolanle goes to Bisade....)
BOLA : welcome Daddy...(Turns to Mary)...welcomema...
MADE : hey...won't you give me a hug...
BOLA : (looks at Bisade and Mary)...um...
BISADE : won't you greet your brother?
BOLA : welcome...(Goesto give him a cold hug)...
MADE : (hugging her warmly)...how are you?
BOLA : fine.
MADE : wow...you've become so big...Dad what are you giving her?
BISADE : (smiling)...this one? She's so used to pringles and ice-cream o...let's go inside...(Then he noticed Femi is standing behind them)...haha won't you greet your friend?
MADE : oh Femi....how you dey?...(Shakinghands and hugging the way men do)
FEMI : I'm good....
BISADE : are you people true with lectures?
FEMI : em...n...
BOLA : (cutting in before he could finish pronouncing his word)...yes.
BISADE : (notices Femi's words)...Bolanle, I don't think he's true with you...
MADE : oh come on Dad...let Bolanle be for today. We need to have family time nau, abi...moreover,we saw them just playing and laughing so I'm sure Femi is through with her for today...
BISADE : but she has exams....
FEMI : yes, she has english on Monday..
MADE : huh! English on monday?...wait when did they start doing GCE english paper on monday? Is it not suppose to be on saturday?
FEMI : (taken unawares)..em...oh sorry, I mean on saturday...

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MADE : no and I hate what am feeling!...(He stands up and walks towards the bar) Shit! She's your cousin for crying out loud Made!
TADE : hmm...I pity you o...(Shaking his head)
MADE : I left Nigeria because of her, yet I've not being able to get her off my head...
TADE : and you said she's a village girl...what then is so special about her?
MADE : I don't know....I've just not being able to get her off my head since the day I pushed her in my house...I've tried hating her, I mock her, do everything, yet what I feel keeps increasing...
TADE : so what do you want to do now?
MADE : I don't know....(Pacing) hearing that Femi is on to her makes me wanna run home and grab her away from him...but yet she's my cousin...
TADE : you still have to go home anyway....your visa is due.
MADE : I know...(He keeps pacing)....Tade, what do I do..I can't keep feeling this way...
TADE : believe me I don't know...I've tried setting you up with so many girls but you keep rejecting all of them...that's the only way I can help you.
MADE : I'm disgusting! Falling in love with my cousin! Shit! Damn you Made! (He hits the table)...
To be continued...

BISADE : Sister Anna...?
CALLER : I'm really sorry to have disturbed you. Please I need to come and see you and your wife.
BISADE : hope there's no problem?
CALLER : em...its about your son's real parents.
BISADE : (shocked)...what about them? Don't tell me they now want their son back...
CALLER : its not that...please allow me to come and see you.
BISADE : well, right now, my wife is not around. She's in Abuja on a business trip. And remember she was the one that insisted we come to your orphanage so I can't do anything behind her.
ANNA : its okay. Please just let me know when she'll be around.
BISADE : alright Sister...I'll do that.
ANNA : okay Sir...bye.
BISADE : bye Sister....(Drops the call)...hmm...hope its not what I'm thinking....(Quickly, he dials Segun's number...)...Hello Segun...we need to talk.
RECEIVER : hope there's no problem?
BISADE : when can we see?
RECEIVER : I'm home today..you can come around. My wife is going for a wedding with Tolani. I'll be home alone.
BISADE : okay. Give me an hour.
RECEIVER : alright.
BISADE : (hangs up)..hmm...the truth is about to come out...(He goes to the sitting room to see Chidi...)...sorry for the delay...hmmm...(Trying to recall his name)...em...Chidi, right?
CHIDI : yes sir..(Standing up)
BISADE : please, you will have to come some other time...something serious just came up.
CHIDI : okay sir
BISADE : (sees Femi is still sitting down there...) Haha....Bolanleis not out yet?
FEMI : no sir. Comfort said she is eating...I'm sure she'll soon be through.
(Then, Bola walks downstairs...)
BOLA : sorry o...(Walking up to them)
BISADE : are you through with your food?
BOLA : yes sir...(Looking at Chidi's face)
BISADE : okay...I'm going to Segun's place now.
BOLA : okay sir...
BISADE : your teacher has being waiting for you since...I'm going to dress up...(Looks at Chidi)....so that will be all... (He picks his card from his purse and gives it to him) call me whenever you want to come around.
CHIDI : okay sir...(Collecting the card)..I'll be in touch sir...
BISADE : okay...(He goes upstairs)
BOLA : (looks at Femi) good afternoon.
FEMI : good afternoon, how are you today?
BOLA : (turns to look at Chidi who has not gotten his eyes of her)...I think I have see your face before o. You look ...em....em....(Trying to recall)
FEMI : he used to be your Math teacher then...
BOLA : ooookay....haha..shey all of you people have come to lagos ni?
CHIDI : (walking up to her) how are you Bola?
BOLA : fine o, 'mass' teacher.
CHIDI : you're looking so out of this world...(He keeps admiring Bola who was wearing a beautiful flowered top with a jean, with her hair folded up)...looking more like a lady now.
BOLA : ehn?
CHIDI : I mean you look extremely beautiful.
BOLA : (blushing)...hmm mm....thank you.(Smiling, she admires herself)
FEMI : (wondering what Chidi is up to)...okay let's go...(Going to the garden)
BOLA : (turns to Femi)...ehn ehn....there's one thing I want to ask you...(Going after him)..
FEMI : what is that?...(Still going to the garden)
CHIDI : (going after them)...Femi wait nau!
FEMI : (turns around) we're late for today's lecture.
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Femi did not allow Chidi to talk to either him or Bola. So Chidi left for his house angrily...)
CHIDI : I can't get that girl off my head...she's so beautiful now....damn it! Femi played a fast one on me...(Pacing)...let me call Made...(He picks his phone and dials Made's number)....hello?
RECEIVER : hello
CHIDI : its me Chidi.
RECEIVER : what's up Chidi?
CHIDI : I'm good. You?
RECEIVER : I'm alright.
CHIDI : the other day I called you, you didn't even say anything about what I told you..you need to see Bola now. She's such a beauty...I've always known she'll turn out this way...
RECEIVER : (thinks about what he just heard)....Chidi, I'm coming home soon. But wait why are you this bothered about Femi teaching Bola?
CHIDI : come on, Made...you know I've always liked your cousin...
RECEIVER : wait....so you were serious?
CHIDI : of course...but now, Femi is beating me to it....
RECEIVER : you know what? When I get there we'll talk about it...
CHIDI : okay. I'll keep in touch till then.
RECEIVER : alright.
CHIDI : (drops) please come back before that girl starts falling for him...
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Meanwhile in the Uk, Made was with Tade when Chidi called. He became perplexed with what he just heard....)
TADE : (seeing the worry on his face)...what happened?
MADE : Chidi too is interested in Bola...
TADE : haha...what is it with this girl that's intoxicating you guys?
MADE : its just funny....I mean could it be possible that Femi is interested in Bola too?
TADE : ....if only they know why you left Nigeria...if only they know that you've been avoiding this same Bola...
MADE : (sits down)..I made them believe that I'm angry with Dad that's why I've been avoiding them and left.....(Hitting the chair with his hand)
TADE : have you been able to forget about her?

(Ep 17)
Sister Anna got back to Julius giving him a date and the time she will be available, to come over to St Peter's church.
Julius came with Blessing and Nurse Tina.
After exchanging pleasantries...)
ANNA : (looking at his condition on the wheel chair)...I'm really sorry, I didn't know your condition is this bad...(Bringingout some files)
JULIUS : its okay...this is the lady you demanded for, the one that dropped the child...(Pointing at Madam Blessing)
ANNA : good afternoon....
BLESSING : good afternoon Ma.
ANNA : Madam why did you drop your child like that....?(Goingthrough the files on the table)
BLESSING : it wasn't my child...
ANNA : (confused, she stopped to look at Julius)...I don't understand, whose child is it then?
BLESSING : the mother of the child was my friend. She died during child birth and since I didn't have any money to take care of it, I decided to drop him in front of the orphanage.
ANNA : so then he.....(Pointing at Julius) is the father?
BLESSING : yes.
ANNA : okay...which year are we talking about? Can you remember the date?
BLESSING : yes it was in 1986, April 4.
ANNA : please give me a minute...1986...April...4th...(checking the files, she searched through the list she's got)....hmmm....that day...I'm afraid we found two baby boys.
NURSE : (surprised)...on the same day?
ANNA : yes...(Still looking at the list)...but one died....
NURSE : oh my God...(Using her hands to cover her mouth)
JULIUS : (afraid)...but was it my son that died?(Trying to take a glimpse at what Anna was reading in the document)
ANNA : please hold on...(Still checking the paper)...Madam...(Looking at Blessing)...where exactly did you say you dropped the baby? And what time?
BLESSING : around 5:30a.m, at the gate in a way that whoever comes out will see it. About fifteen minutes later, the baby started crying and the security man heard him and found him. I waited in a distance till he picked up the baby and took him inside.
ANNA : what else can you remember?
BLESSING : the baby was in a green big bowl with ankara clothes all around him.
ANNA : (cross-checkingthe document)...okay....how old was the baby?
BLESSING : he was about a week old. His abdomen had healed up before I brought him.
ANNA : I see...(still looking at the document)
JULIUS : (feeling very anxious)...please...tell us if he's the one alive?
ANNA : (looks up at Julius)...Mr Julius, luckily....yourboy was the one that survived.
JULIUS : (elated)....gracious God! Thank you Lord!
NURSE & BLESSING : thank God!
ANNA : the other baby didn't survive, the person who dropped him didn't wrap him well. He was wrapped in a very thin material and was dropped in a basket...he wasn't even covered well...and he was a-day old baby.....(Turnsto Blessing)...I can remember you wrapped him really well.
BLESSING : yes I wrapped him very well, with about two clothes.
ANNA : that was what saved him...
NURSE : so what happened to him Sister?
ANNA : he was adopted by a couple who had no child.
NURSE : ooh...what a pity.
JULIUS : please, I'm not taking him from them, I just want to see and know him.
ANNA : (takes a deep breath)....I will try my best to get in touch with them...its just that you know how these things work...we need to give that family a chance to come to reckon with what we want to do.
NURSE : okay...
ANNA : so Mr Julius, I'll get back to you soon. I need to get in touch with the parents and tell them the situation of things.
JULIUS : its alright. I'll be expecting your call.
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Its a saturday, Femi comes around to teach Bola as usual and he enters into the sitting room only to meet Chidi talking to Bisade...)
BISADE : oh....(Looking at the figure at the door)..talk of the Devil....here he comes...he's the one I'm talking about.
FEMI : (walking up to Bisade, surprised to see who he was talking to)...good afternoon sir.
BISADE : afternoon Femi, how are you?
FEMI : I'm fine sir.
BISADE : this young man here said he's also Made's friend....
CHIDI : (turns to look at Femi and smiles)...hi Femi...
FEMI : that's true...Chidi is my friend too.(Exchanginghand shakes with Chidi)
BISADE : he's brought his bank's products for me to see...
FEMI : oh that's good...
BISADE : sit down...(Pointing at the seat)..Comfort!Please tell Bolanle her teacher is here.
COMFORT : (coming out of the kitchen) yes sir!....(She runs upstairs)
BISADE : Femi, she should be here any minute...
FEMI : okay sir...(Sitting down)
(Just then Bisade's phone rings....)
BISADE : (looking at his phone)...ooh....(Turns to Chidi)...Mr Silvanus, please hold, I have to pick thiis call. I'll be back...(He picks up his phone and leaves)
CHIDI : yes sir...
FEMI : (turns to Chidi)..sup man...
CHIDI : I dey o....how is the coaching going?
FEMI : not bad...she's improving really well...
(Meanwhile Bisade is receiving a call in another sitting room)

RECEIVER : what!...(Shocked)
CHIDI : in fact that guy is funny, I don't know why he's teaching, do you know he got me a job at one of his father's banks! His father is damn rich. He has the highest shares in Realty Bank PLC. I don't know why he's doing home tutoring...
RECEIVER : I can't believe this!...(he hangs up)
CHIDI : hello! Hello!...(Looking at the phone screen)....haha...what happened? Did he cut the call?......was thinking Made would help out....Maybe, tell his father that Femi may has intentions or something....(Thinking)...Bola...she must be so beautiful now....I heard she went to the US then...I need to see her now, see how she now looks...she must have changed, that's why Femi is going after her....I'm sure...
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Femi is in the garden with Bola, they had just finished the tutorial session...)
FEMI : Don't forget that this is a promotional exam, you need to study hard.
BOLA : I know. I am reading my book.
FEMI : my 'books'...less I forget. Daddy called me yesterday, he said he wants you to take the next GCE.
BOLA : what is GCE?
FEMI : General Certificate Examination. Its like WAEC.
BOLA : haa...but I am in SS2 nau.
FEMI : anybody in the senior class can take it. Even students in SS1 do take it atimes, though just to have and idea...
BOLA : ehn ehn....
FEMI : yes.
BOLA : haha and they will pass?
FEMI : depending, but you can take it, reason is because most of the questions they set in that exam are the topics you did in SS1 and SS2...few from SS3. If you can study hard, I've told Daddy to get you more teachers after your promotional exams. They will put you through and you should be able to make your Cs at least.
BOLA : ehen...
FEMI : yes.
BOLA : okay o.
FEMI : so tell me....when I came, I saw you arguing with your Aunty Comfort, what was that about?
BOLA : don't mind her she's angry because I wash my new....
FEMI : 'washed'...
BOLA : washed...She 'don't always want me to wash my clothe.
FEMI : 'she doesn't' not 'she don't'...(Smiling)
BOLA : she doesn't.
FEMI : why don't you allow her?
BOLA : I always like to be washing clothes nau. I even like to be cooking but Daddy don't allow me.
FEMI : ...(Smiles)...you're used to it, right?
BOLA : yes nau. I like doing house works.
FEMI : house chores...not house works.
BOLA : oh house chores, I forget...forgot.
FEMI : hmm...you know what? For now don't do anything till you finish secondary school. The reason why Daddy does not want you to do anything is because he wants you to face your studies and pass with good grades. If you keep doing house chores you won't study enough...
BOLA : haha...I can still read my books well nau...
FEMI : I know you can, but all those efforts and energy you put on house chores, put them on your books first, then later you can be doing house chores...okay
BOLA : I have hear....heard you
FEMI : (looking at her eyes)...Bolanle..you're so stubborn...
BOLA : haha...what did I do again o.
FEMI : hmm....(He couldn't get his eyes of her pretty face)
BOLA : haha...why are you looking me nau....I say I have heard what you say...sebi we have finish?
FEMI : (Smiling) yes we have.
BOLA : okay...(She starts packing her books)...shey you will eat? Aunty Confor is kuku your friend, she will bring food for you...(leaving)
FEMI : haha...Bola..are you angry because of what I said?
BOLA : (turns back) haha...shebi you're 'siding' aunty 'Confor' ni? Me, I want to go and read my book o. Bye bye...(She leaves)
FEMI : (laughing)...naughty girl! She's so stubborn....(Picking up his phone and pen)...more beautiful when she's angry...
To be continued...

TADE : what is wrong with you?..(Sitting up).. You've changed, you don't even go clubbing again....its as if NYSC has done something strange to you...(Walks up to him)...Made, I think there's something else to it. There's something you're hiding...
MADE : no. Its nothing...
TADE : that's a lie....okay if you know there's nothing wrong let's bring the girls over then.
MADE : Tade, you won't bring some prostitutes here for sex, hell no.
TADE : oh come on Made....(Looks at him and notices his seriousness. Knowing Made is a person that sticks to his 'No' when he's like that, he looks for an alternative)...alright...we can just take them to the club then?
MADE : I'm not in the mood for it Tade, just go with them if you want to.
TADE : okay...(Shakinghis head)...but I know there's something you're not saying...or do you have a girlfriend already?
MADE : why did you say that?
TADE : well, because you keep acting like someone that's heart broken.
MADE : (hisses)...comeoff it Tade...I'm thinking of working somewhere...
TADE : (shocked)...what? Working? Why do you want to work? Didn't your Mum send you money anymore?
MADE : I think I miss doing something...I mean, I'm a first class student of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management and I've not even put any of this into practice you know....
TADE : huh!...Made, you make me sick! Why do you change your mind like a TV station changes its pictures!...(Standing up)....I'm out of here...
MADE : Tade, wait!...(Going after him)...its not that...wait, I'll tell you everything may be you can help me out somehow....
TADE : better....now we're getting somewhere....(Going to take a seat)...
MADE : (takes a deep breath)...really I don't even know where to start...
TADE : start at the same place it started...
MADE : okay...I'll tell you...
**************
Femi is in his house, he had just taken some wine from the wine bar and was about settling down with it when he received a call from Chidi...)
FEMI : (picks up his phone)....helloChidex!
CALLER : sup Femi....how have you been?
FEMI : I'm very good o....guess what?
CALLER : what?
FEMI : I'm Bolanle's personal teacher.
CALLER : who is Bolanle?
FEMI : haha...Bolanle nau, Made's cousin....
CALLER : what! (surprised) its a lie!
FEMI : I'm telling you.
CALLER : why? What for? Your father has enough money to last you till thy kingdom come...
FEMI : (laughing) you know I've never being into my father's money. I love to make mine myself.
CALLER : but....I don't understand you...
FEMI : you can't understand....
CALLER : wait! Wait! Wait! Don't tell me its what I'm thinking!
FEMI : what are you thinking?
CALLER : Femi are you...interested in that girl?
FEMI : can't a man be himself again?
CALLER : being yourself...waitsef, how did you do it? I don't get...
FEMI : remember I told you I went to get Made's number...(he explains how he became Bola's personal teacher to him).......and that's it. In fact I've been taking her for some months now...
CALLER : chai! Femi! I don't trust you this guy! You're after something.
FEMI : but you know I love teaching...
CALLER : go joor! Okay....is she looking for a math teacher? I can take her math.
FEMI : no o, she's not. I only replaced her English teacher who left...moreover, you've got a job.
CALLER : well, I can do it part time...
FEMI : not accepted.
CALLER : you this guy, I don't trust you.
FEMI : (laughing) I'm a good guy o...
CALLER : yeah right!...
FEMI : I'll get back to you. I have a class in an hour....
CHIDI : alright, but send me Made's number.
FEMI : okay, I will.
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After hanging up, Chidi could not believe what he just heard....)
CHIDI : chai! I can remember we didn't see that girl the day we went for that party....and that's one of the reason's why I went to Made's Party o, to know their house so as to check her up sometime.....I'm sure Femi is up to something.... He never showed interest in that girl then...now he's taking her english....english! And his father is a Millionaire!....what is this guy looking for again?.....(Thinks of Bola)...I'm sure that girl is changed now....what can I do o.....(He was still thinking of what to do when he received Made's number as text message from Femi)...yes, I know what to do...(He picks up his phone and dials.....hello?
RECEIVER : hello? Who's this?
CHIDI : is that Made?
RECEIVER : yeah its me...who am I speaking with?
CHIDI : its me Chidi....from youth Service.
RECEIVER : (surprised)....wooow! Chidex! What's up? Longest time! How did you get my number?
CHIDI : it was Femi that got it from your Dad.
RECEIVER : (surprised) Femi...my Dad? How did he do it?
CHIDI : (he explains to Made)...in fact he really got talking with your Dad that he's now the one teaching your cousin...
RECEIVER : (cuts in) what? Teaching who?
CHIDI : yeah...he's the one teaching Bola english.

EP 16
Few months later, Julius is at home as usual, waiting for his nurse to show up. He looks at the time as he's so worried because its almost 1pm and the nurse is yet to show up.
At around 2:30pm, Nurse Tina shows up joyfully. Julius wonders why...)
JULIUS : you're late today...
NURSE : yes...(putting down her bag)...its because I've got good news for you..
JULIUS : what is that?
NURSE : I've gotten the number for you.
JULIUS : what number?
NURSE : the Sister's number...(bringing out a piece of paper from her bag....she stretches it out to him)
JULIUS : thank you God!....(He collects it from her) can we call her now?
NURSE : yes we can...(Bringingout her phone, she collects the paper from him)
JULIUS : I hope she can help...
NURSE : (dialing the number)...I'll call and greet her, after which you can talk to her yourself.... (Listening to the phone)....helloSister Anna?
RECEIVER : hello....who am I speaking with?
NURSE : this is Nurse Tina, remember me? I once worked at the St Peter's orphanage and maternity home...
RECEIVER : (trying to recall)...oh...yes I remember....howhave you been?
NURSE : I'm good Sister...
RECEIVER : its been ages...
NURSE : yes...I heard that you're now in Jos...
ANNA : yes I am...how is the family?
NURSE : all fine Sister.....please my brother needs your help ma.
RECEIVER : oh...how may I help?
NURSE : I'll give him the phone now so he can talk to you himself.(Givingthe phone to Julius)
RECEIVER : okay.
JULIUS : (Collecting the phone)...hello Sister?
RECEIVER : hello sir...
JULIUS : this is Mr Julius on the line.
RECEIVER : okay, how may I help you sir?
JULIUS : please...someone dropped my son in front of the St Peter's orphanage years ago and right now I'm on my sick bed....please I don't know if you can help me to locate that child and let me see him just before I die...
RECEIVER : (shocked)...buthow are you sure the boy was with us?
JULIUS : she said she stayed behind till a Sister picked him in.
RECEIVER : (thinks for a while)...please...let me get back to you...
JULIUS : please I beg you in the name of God....I'm dying, I don't intend to take him, if he's with any parents, I just want to acknowledge him...and know him....please I beg you.
RECEIVER : (takes a deep breath)..its okay...I'll call you back very soon.
JULIUS : thanks. God bless you....(He hangs up)
NURSE : what did she say?
JULIUS : she said she will get back to me.
NURSE : okay....don't worry, I know Sister Anna, she's very nice, she will help you.
JULIUS : thanks a lot. I really appreciate all you're doing for me.
NURSE : its okay.
**************
Meanwhile, up in the North, Sister Anna was confused about the call she just received. She decided to see Sister Mabel about it...)
ANNA : there's a big problem, Sister Mabel....(Sitting down)
MABEL : what is it?..(Paying more attention)
ANNA : I just received a call now...(She explains to Mabel what Julius just told her)....and I don't know what to do.
MABEL : do you know which boy it is?
ANNA : I didn't even ask him. I was so perplexed I just told him I'll get back to him.
MABEL : .....hmm...if you ask me, I think its better to grant the man his last wish.
ANNA : but...
MABEL : (cuts in)...but what, Sister? After all, he said he doesn't intend to take the boy from the parents, isn't it?
ANNA : yes, he said he just wants to acknowledge him before he dies....but the procedures involved...you know we had a lot of kids then and finding the particular one in question is another thing...
MABEL : that's true...(Thinking about the stress involved)...don't we still have their files? I mean in the church's archive?
ANNA : I hope they are still there...intact I mean.
MABEL : that's true....well, I'll say you should try your best. You alone can help the man, you know...
ANNA : I will help him, once I have the chance of going back to the east, I will...so he can have peace before going to his grave. I won't be the barrier between the reconciliation of a father and son.
MABEL : good...do the right thing then. I'm here if you need me for anything.
ANNA : God help us.
MABEL : Amen.

Made was in his father's house in the UK when Tade, his friend visited him...)
TADE : guy, I've got two girls coming over later tonight...
MADE : what? Coming over where?
TADE : here nau, abi?
MADE : hell no, how can you just expect me to bring in some strangers from nowhere...
TADE : come on Made, is this house not boring to you? I mean, look at the whole house, somewhere good for fun, the pool is there, empty, let's bring in some girls and have a party, man...
MADE : no...no thanks...(Stands up and walks to the TV)
TADE : for crying out loud Made! This is what you do all day....what the TV...
MADE : yeah, I'm getting acquainted with the capital market and...
TADE : (cuts in)...come on...I thought you said you want to come and have fun...
MADE : hmm...may be this is my way of having fun...

BISADE : come in...I can help you get his number over there.
FEMI : okay sir...
(They all go in...)
BISADE : Bola tell comfort to get him something to drink...(Sitting on the sofa, he opens the note pad beside the phone to check for the number)
BOLA : yes sir....(She goes to the kitchen)
FEMI : thank you sir...
BISADE : what are you doing now?(Writing out the numbers)
FEMI : I'm still searching for a job sir...
BISADE : what did you study?
FEMI : English sir.
BISADE : (leaves what he's writing, giving him attention)...really?
FEMI : yes sir.
BISADE : can you take Bola in english? Pending the time you get a job...
FEMI : well, yes sir, I'll gladly do that....
To be continued...

BISADE : if I can go to the US with Made whom I only adopted, why can't I go with Bolanle my blood?
MARY : your blood...more like your daughter, isn't it?
BISADE : well, you can call her that since I've told her to call me father.
MARY : Bisade, look, I dare not find out that you cheated on me o....if you love yourself.
BISADE : (laughing)..yousound like my Mum...or better still my Boss...
MARY : wasn't there a time I was equally your Boss, after all, you worked at my Father's company then....
BISADE : good...'then' right? Now things have changed.
MARY : don't try to change the topic, Bisade! Just make sure you didn't cheat on me, or I don't find out, because if that's the case then get ready for anything...
BISADE : (cuts in)...like?..tell me, anything like?
MARY : Bisade, don't underestimate me....don't underestimate me o...if I don't have a child, how dare you cheat on me?
(Bisade ignores her and goes to bed...)
MARY : (lying down on her side of the 12tf wide bed thinking to herself)...hmm...I've been so busy with work, I've not had time to really find out about this girl. Is she really Uncle Akande's daughter? ...Well, I've not been close to either him or his wife, so I don't even know any of his children...(Thinking)...if I want to investigate, how will I do it? I can't possibly work up to them and ask foolish questions, can I?...or may be Bisade is just so attached to the girl because he has never had the pleasure of having a female child...or is she really his daughter? ...But if that's the case who gave birth to her? Where has she been since...or is this just a feeling of paranoia?....(Thinks again)....but with their attachment...Hmm... Am I not sleeping under a burning roof as it is?...although,my company needs me now, I can't afford to loose all the money my Father left to me, because I can't possibly look up to this man for money...I need to concentrate on my company first, once I'm sure the company is now having a good standing, I will then face Bisade and that girl....yes, that's what I will do...
*************

Some months later, Femi came to the house to look for him. Bola was in the garden, she just ended her coaching with her teacher and was seeing him off to the gate...)
BOLA : I will tell him. But you can tell him on phone too...
AKIN : I definitely will. The only problem is finding another person to take you...
BOLA : so you don't know any other teacher?
AKIN : for now, I don't.
BOLA : okay...(She sees the security man talking to someone, and she looks at his face....)...haha....wait o... Mr Femi?
FEMI : (turns around, surprised)....wait a minute...em...(Trying to recall her name)...Bolanleright?
BOLA : yes....good afternoon.
FEMI : waow! You're looking different!...myGod! How are you?
BOLA : fine.
FEMI : waow!....(Looking at the beautiful damsel she has being transformed into)....I mean...I can't believe this...
BOLA : (smiling, she suddenly remembers her personal tutor is still beside her)....ha this is my teacher, Mr Akin.
FEMI : oh, nice to meet you..I'm Femi..I used to be one of her teachers back in Osun state...(Stretching out his hand for a hand shake)
AKIN : nice to meet you..(Receivingthe hand shake)...well (turns to Bola)...I'll be on my way now.
BOLA : okay sir. Bye bye...
FEMI : bye sir...
AKIN : bye (he leaves)
(As Akin was stepping out, Bisade's car honks and the security man opens the gate)
BOLA : oh...Daddy is back (she peeps outside and sees Akin walking up to Bisade...)
FEMI : oh that's Dad?
(Akin decides to talk to Bisade...)
AKIN : sir, I was still telling Bola now that I will be leaving for Abuja. You will need to get her someone else to take her.
BISADE : oh...that's sad. She's gotten used to you already.
AKIN : yes I know that sir but, I've gotten a job there which comes with an accommodation.
BISADE : you're a good teacher, I knew you'd get something very outstanding soon....its okay. We'll start searching for someone else for her....
AKIN : okay sir.
BISADE : when are you leaving?
AKIN : next week sir, but I will stop coming after friday, I have to put somethings in order before I leave.
BISADE : alright. Take care.
AKIN : yes sir, bye sir...(He leaves)
(Bisade's driver drives in. Bisade was surprised to see a man with Bola who is now running up to him)
BOLA : Daddy.....welcome sir.
BISADE : how are you dear?
BOLA : fine sir.
BISADE : (looking at Femi who is walking up to them)...who is that?
BOLA : he was my teacher in my village school.
BISADE : and what is he doing here?
BOLA : he said he wants to come and look for Made.
BISADE : (signals at Femi to walk up)....young man how are you?
FEMI : (running up to Bisade) fine sir.
BISADE : how may I help you?
FEMI : I'm a friend of Made's sir. We did youth service together. I've not heard from him for a while that's why I came to check on him.
BISADE : oh....he's in the UK...didn't he tell you he was going?
FEMI : he mentioned it while we were still in Osun state but I didn't know he has left.

BLESSING : Although she gave birth to the child and told me to take care of it...but....I couldn't.
JULIUS : ....so what did you do?
BLESSING : I left the child at an orphanage....actually, in front of an orphanage. So they can take care of it.
JULIUS : where is the orphanage? Which one?
BLESSING : St Peter's orphanage.
NURSE : (surprised, on hearing the name of the orphanage)...sorry... did you just say St Peter's?
BLESSING : yes.
JULIUS : (looks at the Nurse) do you know the orphanage?
NURSE : yes. I've worked there before....but its been closed down now.
JULIUS : oh my God! I'm back to square one.
BLESSING : I dropped the baby there and they took care of him.
JULIUS : him?....so it was a boy?
BLESSING : yes, it was a boy...
NURSE : are you sure you dropped him at the orphanage?
BLESSING : yes....I ensured they picked him up before I left.
NURSE : sorry....but which year was that?
BLESSING : haa...(Trying to calculate)...that should be about twenty-one years ago or so.
NURSE : let me see.....(Tryingto recall)...hmm I had not started working there then.
JULIUS : so what can I do now? I need to locate him...at least see my son.
NURSE : you know what, I'll help you get in touch with some of the Sisters that worked there then. I still go to St Peter's maternity home to help their midwives.
JULIUS : oh please do. Thank you so much....

The Youth Service program has come to an end. On hearing Made is moving out immediately, they go straight to his room....)
CHIDI : I can't believe its a year already...
FEMI : yeah....thank God its finally over.
MADE : seriously, I can't believe I went through this for a whole year! (Packing some of his things)
CHIDI : when are you going home Made?
MADE : first thing tomorrow morning....oh less I forget, Mum will be throwing a welcome party for me at the house next saturday, you guys are invited.
FEMI : oh really?
MADE : yeah.
CHIDI : that will be great!...but we don't have your address...
MADE : I'll send it to you.
FEMI : imagine? All this while that we should have visited you.....all the time the school was on hols...
CHIDI : abi o? When he didn't go home nko?
FEMI : but wait, how far with you and your Dad nau?
MADE : huh..that one, he's in the US with that girl.
FEMI : (surprised) are you serious?
MADE : yeah they went the following saturday, immediately she vacated from school...why do you think I'm throwing the party at home? Its because she and Dad are not home. If not I would have done it in a club.
CHIDI : why can't you do it at home.
MADE : because I'm avoiding her...I mean my Dad.
CHIDI : which of them, Bola or your Dad?
MADE : both of them.
CHIDI : hmm... both of them...
MADE : y...yes..I mean Dad won't allow me have the party and...that Bola...I....I can't risk her speaking her kind of english in front of my friends.
FEMI : but Made, its time you get over this issue of keeping malice with your Dad.
CHIDI : that's a fact.
MADE : look, I'm still his only son, and there's absolutely nothing he can do without me...
FEMI : okay o....anyway....Guys what's next now? I mean, what next after youth service?
CHIDI : job hunting of course, what else?
MADE : not for me.
FEMI : (surprised)...why?
CHIDI : haha...you're still asking? His father has a company, why will he be searching for job again...
MADE : that's not even what I meant.
FEMI : then what?
MADE : see, my Mum has a company, my Dad has a bunch of companies...so for the next two years, I'm not gonna work. I want to flex!
FEMI & CHIDI : (surprised)...flex!
MADE : yeah F-L-E-X.
FEMI : please what does that mean?
MADE : it means doing nothing. Just partying, clubbing, eating, sleeping, doing nothing..... actually not working in short. I may even go to the UK for a while, don't want to be home with Dad and that girl.
FEMI : not even getting your Masters?
MADE : why do I need to get Masters when I will end up working in my own company?
FEMI : (laughing) this guy is so funny!
CHIDI : hmm....I love your philosophy jare, keep it up.
FEMI : (hits Chidi) how can you say that! Instead of you to tell him the truth.
CHIDI : haha what truth? A lazy man knows what is right but will never do it...
MADE : so who is a lazy man?
CHIDI : are you lazy? Haha, that's just a proverb.
MADE : take your time o.
CHIDI : anyway, don't forget to send us your address, so we can come for the party.
MADE : of course I will.

Made went back home and his mother threw him a big party for concluding his Youth Service program successfully.

After his Service, Made traveled to the UK to have some fun away from the village life he had experienced for a whole year.

Immediately after Made left for the UK, Bisade and Bolanle returned home from their vacation.
Bisade was just entering into his room when he noticed Mary's anger...)
MARY : so you went to the US with that brat, right?
BISADE : (trying to control himself)...so is there anything wrong in that?
MARY : you're asking me?
BISADE : of course....
MARY : of course...(Mimicking him)...

EP 15
Bisade waited impatiently for Made and Bolanle to return home. He did not want to bother Made with calls while he drove, so he can concentrate, since it even dark already and its been a while he drove at night- well, so he thinks.
Made and Bolanle got home late, due to the hold up. When they got home, Bisade was waiting for them in the sitting room, showing a sigh of relief as they entered into the house...)
BISADE : oh...thank God you two are back...(Lookingat the time)...Made I'm so sorry you had to go out without even resting from your journey...
MADE : its okay Dad...I need to go and freshen up finally now...(Going upstairs)
BOLA : good evening sir...(Kneeling)
BISADE : how are you my dear?...
BOLA : fine...
BISADE : (checks to ensure Made did not hear him)...hope your brother did not do anything to you?
BOLA : (shaking her head)...no o.
BISADE : okay...I'm sure you're tired already...go and freshen up, then come down for dinner, okay...
BOLA : okay...(She leaves for her room)
(Some few minutes later they are all at the dinner as Comfort serves them dinner...)
BISADE : Comfort, please help Bolanle pack all she'll need for the trip.
MADE : (surprised)...trip? What trip is that?
BISADE : oh..I'm sorry, I've not told you, it skipped my mind...Bola and I will be going to the US.
MADE : hmm mm....when?
BISADE : our flight leaves tomorrow...
MADE : tomorrow?!
BISADE : yes...(Wondering why he's so agitated)...anyproblem?
MADE : I mean, I just came home and all of a sudden everyone will be away and the house will be empty...
BISADE : oh sorry son...but you know we can't cancel the flight, right? Why not call your Mum and ask her when she'll be returning?
MADE : you don't know when she'll be returning?
BISADE : I'm afraid not...
MADE : (shaking his head)...sometimes, I wonder if you guys are really married or you're just leave-in friends...or bedmates...
BISADE : (cuts in)...Made! What's wrong with you...
MADE : sorry Dad, its just that both of your are the weirdest couple I've ever seen. I mean, verbally, you don't seem to get along except when quarreling, you don't, play, you only talk when you need to take decisions etc...sometimesyou guys even sound like one of you is afraid of the other...
BISADE : (cuts in)...enough Made!
MADE : sorry Dad, but that's just the truth....
BISADE : just eat your food and don't get on my nerves this night.
MADE : hmm...(Eating his food)
BISADE : God...I can't believe I'm one of the parents that brought you up this way...(Turns to Bola)...Bolanleeat quickly so you can start packing your things.
BOLA : yes sir...
MADE : so how long will you be gone?
BISADE : a couple of months. We'll return for her resumption.
MADE : (looks at Bolanle)...so you're going to the US, huh?...I bet you won't hear a word they're saying..(Laughs)...better try to change your accent from there...
BISADE : Made...stop harrassing the poor girl.
MADE : this one poor? You should see the way she attacked me back in her village...
BISADE : oh...her village? Not yours, right?
MADE : (chuckles)...hmm...
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Its early saturday morning, Julius' nurse visits him, bringing along another woman...)
NURSE : good morning...
JULIUS : good morning....(Looking at the woman behind, who looks familiar)
NURSE : I went back to that place and look who I brought to you...Mrs Blessing...the woman you asked me to look for.
JULIUS : ( tries to sit up, surprised)...how did you do it?..(Looking at the stranger's face)
NURSE : I was directed to where she now stays and I told her all about you, so she said she'll prefer to come and see you herself.
BLESSING : Julius....(Looking at what has become of him)...how are you?
JULIUS : still breathing...
BLESSING : when I was told about your predicament, I just had to come and see you....(Shakingher head, wondering what has become of such a handsome man)
JULIUS : thank you...please sit down...
BLESSING : thank you...(Sitting down)
JULIUS : please I asked of you because I need to know how to locate your friend Philo....
BLESSING : Philo...(Takes a deep breath)
JULIUS : what is the problem? Don't you know where she is?
BLESSING : Philo died so many years ago.
JULIUS : oh my God...what happened to her?
BLESSING : she died during childbirth.
JULIUS : oh my God...I'm...I'm so sorry, I didn't know...
BLESSING : its okay...its been long.....
JULIUS : may her soul rest in peace.
BLESSING : Amen.
JULIUS : but....please what about the child you told me about?
BLESSING : (takes a deep breath)...hmmm
JULIUS : please..I can remember you told me she was pregnant...
BLESSING : yes, that's true...
JULIUS : please...tell me, did the Baby live?
BLESSING : hmmm....that's another story entirely.
JULIUS : (surprised)....how? Please help me with the child...
BLESSING : that may be difficult.
JULIUS : why?
BLESSING : you see, it was your child she was about to have when she died...(Pauses)...
JULIUS : oh God...

BOLA : ehn, me, 'boysfriend' ke, no o, I didn't have boysfriend o. Mama and Daddy say if boys touch me, I will carry pregnant.
MADE : (starts laughing)...so you don't allow boys to touch you?
BOLA : yes.
(Then Made looks at her and touches her hand...)
BOLA : haha! Why you touch me like that!....(Cleaning it)...
MADE : let's see if "you'll carry pregnant" for real...(Laughing)
BOLA : I wi tell Daddy o...I will tell...
MADE : you're so dumb!....(Laughing)




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ELA : is bread and butter I take...(Laughing)
SOLA : (laughing)...I get ten ten....
ELA : (laughing scornfully)...yesterday when Mister Gammy asked her to describe what reproduction is she said, 'reprodontion' is...
CYN : (cuts in)...oh come on Ela, what do you expect from a village Aunty?...(Laughing)..I'm sure that's why she's this old and still in school...
(They all laugh at her while Bolanle sits quietly, looking at the way her classmates mock her.
Made decided to intervene in the matter...)
MADE : hey!...(Walkingup to them)
(They were startled, they look back at the person with the voice. The three girls could not but admire the gorgeous tall guy that walked towards them.
Bolanle did not come to reckon with the stranger's face till she took the second look. She was surprised...)
MADE : ...look at the three of you...you're so ugly you can't seem to take it in...(turns to Cynthia)... Look at you, you've got a flat and crooked nose, that even a nose job can't correct it and give you a better face!
CYN : huh?...(Holdingher nose, she tries to look at it with her eyes)
MADE : and you...(Turns to Sola)...look at your ears, they'll soon start flapping, just like pumpkin leaves, not even the braids you have on are able to cover it...
SOLA : huh....(Covering her ears)
MADE : and you...(Turning to Ela)....look at your teeth, my finger can gladly enter in between them without touching....andyour lips, they are the triple of Anjelina Jolie's, so big!....look at you are...(Pointingat the three of them)...you're busy abusing her because she can't speak correct English...yet, you all are doing this because she's more beautiful than you all...(Grabs Bolanle, making her stand up)...guess what, she can be thought good english to even speak better than you all...but as for you, your defects can not be corrected!...(Hisses and turns to Bolanle)...you,let's go...(Pulls Bolanle towards the gate, leading her to the car, leaving the other girls dumbfounded for a while, till found their voices...)
CYN : who is he?...this is the first time someone will come and defend her.
SOLA : I don't know...he just came here abusing us...
ELA : I'm sure he's her boyfriend...
CYN : how can he be dating such a village girl...(Hisses)...
SOLA : (still checking how big her ears are)...are my ears really flap shaped?
ELA : (laughing)..itstrue, you kinda look like mickey mouse...
SOLA : shut up! What of you? You look like Shrek...hooger!hooger...!
CYN : he's so handsome....
(Meanwhile, Bolanle is still in shock as Made takes her to the car...)
BOLA : where you taking me to?
MADE : are you so dumb? We're going home of course!...(Opening the car)....Daddy said I should come and pick you...or don't you want to come?
BOLA : I 'wi' come....(Entering into the car)
MADE : (putting on the engine)...what was wrong with you back there? How come you kept quiet when they were making jest of you...all the time I've ever met you, you've always had a loud mouth, now that those brats were abusing you, you just kept quiet, you couldn't say anything, right? That your mouth is only loud when it comes to me...
BOLA : what should I said?....I just leave them, for God hands.
MADE : oh God...."what should I say" not what should I said!....don't you have an english teacher or something?
BOLA : I have. And Daddy say I in...im...improve well.
MADE : yeah right!....
(They both kept quiet as the traffic saddens Made. He later spoke out....)
MADE : I can't believe this!...look at the traffic...(His phone starts ringing and was about to pick it)
BOLA : Daddy say Brother Amed should don't carry phone when inside go-slow o...he say is not good.
MADE : thanks for the info dummy, but its Dad that's calling me....(He picks it)....hello Dad, the traffic here is killing...
RECEIVER : oh...I'm so sorry, have you picked her up?
MADE : yes...
RECEIVER : I'm sure she's hungry now....
MADE : (turns to Bola)...hey, have you eaten?
BOLA : no. When we got home, I wi eat.
MADE : Dad...I really don't know when we'll get home with this hold up.
RECEIVER : I should have told you to go to Segun's house and leave later on....
MADE : don't worry, we'll manage...
RECEIVER : alright.
MADE : okay Dad...(Hangs up and start looking for some of the traffic snack hawkers. He buys her a pack of pringles potato chips)...here, have it...(Stretching it out to her)
BOLA : (she collects it)...thanks you.
MADE : hey, its either thanks or thank you, not thanks you.
BOLA : thank you.
MADE : (wondering why she didn't reject it, he starts looking at her seeing how she opens and eats it )...so you know how to eat pringles?
BOLA : ehn? what 'pringlus'
MADE shakes his head)..never mind...have you eaten it before?
BOLA : (munching the chips)...yes ke...Daddy buys it for me.
MADE : no wonder...(Looksat her again)...hmm...you're becoming really pretty these days...you have any boyfriends yet?

BISADE : and she loves ice-cream...
SEGUN : so tell me what's your best subject?
BOLA : Economics.
SEGUN : waow! That's amazing...may be by the time you get to SS3 you'd have known what you'll like to study.
BOLA : yes sir. (Smiling)
SEGUN : Bisade, we should see before you go. There's something you'll help me to get over there.
BISADE : are you not going any soon?
SEGUN : not till next year, for summer...
BISADE : okay.... Its very early friday morning, Made is on his bed looking at his clothes. He remembers the last time he had to take all his dirty clothes to his Mother's dry cleaners. He then thought of going home after so many months...)
MADE : its being a while...puttingmyself in denial isn't helping. I've tried everything but its not working...I miss...I miss Dad too...I can just go home and come back on monday...(Thinking about it)...I'll(Later that day, Made got home, carrying his two suitcase, with the gate keeper helping him. On getting home, he found only Comfort at home...)
COMFORT : haha...Oga Made, long time o...
MADE : where's everybody?
COMFORT : they are not at home o.
MADE : (looking at his wristwatch)...Iknow Dad and Mum should be at work.
COMFORT : no, Madam traveled.
MADE : ...and Bolanle?
COMFORT : she's in school.
MADE : haha...at this time? Its 5pm already...
COMFORT : I don't know why she's not back o. Although they are vacating today, may be that's why she's late.
MADE : how can you just be here guessing why she's not back? Are you not suppose to call Dad and inform him that she's not back home, so he can find out why she's still not back.
COMFORT : (confused)...em...yes. But...why are you...
MADE : (cuts in)....will you go and do that and stop asking me foolish questions?
COMFORT : okay...(She reaches for the phone, thinking as she dials the number)...hmm....what is this boy up to now? This one that he's asking why Bola is not back, I suspect he wants to do something to her....hmm...anyway, I will call Daddy and tell him...(Dialing)...hello sir...
RECEIVER : hello...Comfortwhat's going on?
COMFORT : sir, Bola is not back home o.
RECEIVER : she's not back? Haha....at this time?
COMFORT : yes sir.
RECEIVER : okay...I will call her school to ask why...
MADE : what did he say?
COMFORT : em....he said...
RECEIVER : (hearing Made's voice)....who is that?
COMFORT : em Oga, its em....Made sir....(She looks at Made's face knowing he had always told her to refer to him as Oga Made while his father opposes it saying she should call him Made since she's older....(Beingbetween the devil and the deep blue sea)..she decided to obey Bisade)....
RECEIVER : (surprised)...Made is at home? COMFORT : yes sir...(Thinkingof the best way to report his sudden niceness right in his presence)...andhe was even the one that said I should call and ask why Bolanle is not back.
RECEIVER : really, let me speak to him...
COMFORT : okay sir....(Turns to Made)...he wants to speak with you..
MADE : okay...(Coming to the phone)....helloDad....
RECEIVER : Made...
MADE : good afternoon sir...
RECEIVER : hmm...this one that you have decided to come home, hope I'm safe?
MADE : its been a while I came home Dad...
RECEIVER : and this one that you're asking about Bolanle, hope she's safe too?
MADE : come on Dad, when did I become and assasin? I was just wondering why she's not home at this time....its past five already...
RECEIVER : you're right. I'll call the school to ask what is going on.
MADE : okay sir.
RECEIVER : how was your journey?
MADE : fine sir...
RECEIVER : alright. See you when I get home.
MADE : yes Dad....
(He hangs up and goes to his room taking all his stuffs along. He was about pulling his clothes to go and freshen up when his phone started ringing. He picks it up... )
MADE : (surprised its Bisade)...Dad....
RECEIVER : Made please can you go and pick Bola up?
MADE : why? What happened?
RECEIVER : their school bus developed a fault at Lekki, at another students house and the other school bus is still dropping other students. Though, they are working on the vehicle but we don't know when they will finish.
MADE : (looking at the time)...okay, but how do I know the place?
RECEIVER : they have given me the address, I'll send it to you now. Its close to your Uncle Segun's street on phase one, so just take the boycott bridge to Ikoyi straight.
MADE : ....okay...
RECEIVER : just take any of the cars in the house.
MADE : (He hangs up and starts dressing up)...hmm...so now that I want to go and pick up our village girl, I can take any car...oh well, I definitely can't take my car...
(He dresses up and goes to the said address. When he got there, he went straight to the security post asking to pick up one of the students. The gate keeper immediately allows him to enter. On entering the compound, he saw a scene right there : three girls were standing in front of Bolanle making jest of her...)
CYN : look at her, "I eat breakfast before I come"...(They all laugh) go home.

EP 14
(Bisade was on his way out with his daughter when he made a quick visit to Barrister Segun at his office...)
SEGUN : I've not seen Made for a while now, is Youth Service that hectic?
BISADE : huh..that one, I've not set my eyes on him since the last time we talked.
SEGUN : haha...(Shocked)...that's barely three weeks after Bola got here, if I'm right...
BISADE : yes....he walked out on me and hasn't come back since then.
SEGUN : hmm...Bisade, if not for the fact that I know that you and Mary adopted that boy, I would have said you should go for a paternity test.
BISADE : well....that's the difference between what's yours and vice versa...but you know the part that confuses me....
SEGUN : tell me....
BISADE : Mary is so attached to him even more than the usual...do you know that Made goes to see her but never comes home...
SEGUN : oh really?
BISADE : yes...sometimesI wonder if Mary really adopted Made...
SEGUN : is it because of the way she showers him with everything?
BISADE :...well....(Shrugs)
SEGUN : (looking at Bisade's countenance)...is there something you're not telling me?
BISADE : (sits up)...can you remember I told you Made had an accident once?
SEGUN : yes, in school...
BISADE : good. When I got to the hospital, the doctor said he needed to do a blood transfusion, and knowing neither I nor Mary are the boy's parents, I became worried...but could you believe that one way or the other Mary found a donor, I don't know how, for the boy...
SEGUN : she found a donor...?
BISADE : yes she found a donor...
SEGUN : hmm....(Thinking about it)...may be she got someone whose blood matches the boy's.
BISADE : no, I don't think so. It was more like getting someone who she knew could give him blood.
SEGUN : Well.....may be she went to those at the orphanage to help out.
BISADE : well...I called Sister Anna and she said she didn't hear from Mary. Moreover, don't forget that the orphanage is far away in the east.
SEGUN : so.... What are you insinuating?
BISADE : I don't know what to think just yet....but let's leave that topic for now....(Relaxes)...I'll be going to the US with Bola. I'd promised to take her if she does well in school.
SEGUN : that's good. Made has traveled so many times. Bola should do the same...but have you told Mary?
BISADE : that one, she's busy traveling to Abuja and back....though I've told her.
SEGUN : and she didn't say anything?
BISADE : she did, I've only being ignoring her tantrums.
SEGUN : I see...When are you leaving?
BISADE : her school will be going on vacation next friday, so we'll leave saturday. She's even in the car...
SEGUN : (surprised)...then why didn't you allow her to come in...
BISADE : I felt you may be having a client or something....
SEGUN : oh please...let her come in...
BISADE : I'll call my driver to bring her in... (He picks up his phone and tells his driver to bring Bola into Segun's office)
SEGUN : and how is she doing in school?
BISADE : she's doing fine...its only her english that needs brushing up.
SEGUN : she'll come around.
BISADE : I'm waiting for her result...
SEGUN : what if she fails? I mean if she repeats the class, will that stop you from taking her abroad?
BISADE : of course not. Her failure is my fault not hers. I know she's been hard working, and if she fails or repeats, its because of the kind of foundation she had. I will definitely take her abroad for every vacation she has.
SEGUN : hmm....you're a good father.
(Then Bola knocks and comes in....)
BOLA : good afternoon sir...(Kneelingdown)
SEGUN : Omobolanle...how are you?....
BOLA : fine....(Standing up)
SEGUN : come, come, come and give Daddy a big hug.
(Bola looks at Bisade for approval...)
BISADE : its okay...he's your Daddy too.
SEGUN : hey, what's that?...you have to take permission from your Dad before giving me a hug? Come on, come here... (He stands up from his seat and Bola hugs him)...waow, she's getting more beautiful everyday... how is school?
BOLA : fine sir.
BISADE : my daughter is a beauty queen...or at least, I'm in the process of making her one.
SEGUN : that's good. If not for the fact that my first son is quite younger, I would have arranged you for him...(Laughing)
BISADE : oh...the bride price would be high then...(Laughing)
SEGUN : we are up to the task...sit down my dear...
BOLA : thank you sir....(She sits beside Bisade)
SEGUN : what do I offer this young lady...(Thinking)....let me call....(Picking up his phone he calls the secretary)...Lucia, please tell Ameed to come here...(He drops the phone)
BISADE : you don't have to bother...
SEGUN : oh, let me...
(The messenger comes to Segun's office and was asked to get Bola chicken and ice-cream...)

About two months later, Nora runs into Made as she visits Mary at her office and....)

MARY : you, na wa for you o...nowadays, we hardly see you in Lagos, it seems you're now enjoying Abuja more than Lagos o...
NORA : abi...I can't leave my husband for so long, he's my life. He can't do without me either...
MARY : hmm...well done o, wife.
NORA : Mary, what's going on with Made? The other day we were talking on the phone, you said he was here to collect money from you, that he didn't go home.... Today again, when I saw him, he said he was going to his friend's place what's going on?
MARY : nothing big. He's quarreling with his father that's all.
NORA : and you're supporting him?
MARY : of course.
NORA : why?
MARY : because Bisade has decided to adopt that girl.
NORA : then what's wrong with that?
MARY : (surprised)...what's not wrong with it? Why should he?
NORA : come on Mary....you and I know that...(Looks around to ensure the door is well closed)...Bisade is not Made's father...so why doing all that?
MARY : so?...Look....I just don't have Bisade's time but with the attention he showers on that girl, I believe there's more to it.
NORA : more to it how?
MARY : that girl maybe Bisade's daughter...I mean, you need to look at the way he pampers her and totally ignores Made.
NORA : so what's wrong with that?
MARY : (surprised)...what do you mean what's wrong with that?!
NORA : look Mary, that man has been patient with you since the beginning, isn't it? You've not had a child for him have you?
MARY : so? Am I the maker of children?....moreover, I wasn't unfaithful...!
NORA : what! You weren't unfaithful? Was it not during your wedding preparations that Julius got you pregnant?..or you think we don't know?
MARY : (shocked)....what do you mean by 'we'?
NORA : 'we' your friends...
MARY : I ......wh....who....gave you people that impression?
NORA : Mary....so you really think we don't know that Made is Julius' son?
MARY : who the hell told you all these?...it was Julius, right?
NORA : no...Julius only confirmed our suspicions......look Mary, back then you were too secretive....and that gave you away.
MARY : well....Bisade knows Made is not his, so you people should mind your business!
NORA : (smiles).....hmm.....well...the more reason why you should allow him have a child too...was he not magnanimous enough to have allowed you keep another man's son in his house?.... Mary, let him be. If the girl is his, that makes the two of you.
MARY : look....that's not why I called to see you....
NORA : hmm mm...(Seeing she's not interested in the topic anymore)....okay why did you call me...?
MARY : who helped you to get land in Abuja?
NORA : which land?
MARY : the one you people used for the estate.
NORA : oh...its someone like that through a friend of my husband's.
MARY : can you get the person for me? I need land in that exact area.
NORA : haa....I don't think there's still land in that particular area again o.
MARY : how would you know?
NORA : because my husband wanted to get more but they told us the remaining land we saw had their owners.
MARY : notwithstanding, get me the man's number. He may know somewhere else where land is available.
NORA : okay. I will send it to you when I get home.
MARY : better....

(After Mary left she kept thinking about what they had discussed...)

MARY : damn all of you! You hypocrites I call my friends...thank God I'm able to fool them, if not they'll go and sell me out...nosy women....always prying...

To be continued....

JULIUS : well...you women are so unpredictable...
NURSE : hmmm....may God help us...
JULIUS : I just wish I can meet my children before I die.
NURSE : it is well...

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For months, Made refused to go home.

In the staff room one day, he was talking with his friends...)

CHIDI : I miss home so much. I've not gone home for about two months now.
MADE : look at you....just two months, I haven't been home for about five months now.
FEMI : but how? You do tell us you're going to lagos....
MADE : yeah I do go to Lagos, not my house.
FEMI : haha...(Surprised) what then do you go to lagos for?
MADE : haha....to see my Mum and my friends.
CHIDI : wait...you're getting me confused....you go to see your Mum....and you don't go home?
MADE : I see her at the office of course. There I collect money and go to my friends' place from there.
FEMI : so you're keeping malice with your Dad just because of that girl?....(Laughing)
CHIDI : you're so funny...(Laughing)
MADE : what's funny?
FEMI : look at you...you're keeping malice with your Dad over your cousin...
CHIDI : when its not as if both of you are dragging the girl....
FEMI : wait...tell me....who is loosing?
CHIDI : abi o...because your father does not even know you're not around....or has he called you since then?
MADE : what do you mean by that? I'm his only son, his only child, he can't do without me so mind your business.
FEMI : Your father will keep pampering the girl while you are here in this village disturbing yourself...money, you're not getting, calls, he's not making, so?
CHIDI : you better accept what the old man wants, if not...you'll be on the loosing side big time!...(Laughing)
MADE : (getting really furious)...so...so you guys are just using me to catch your trips, abi?
CHIDI : you know what? I should get close to your Dad may be he may adopt me too...(Laughing)
FEMI : (turns to Chidi) haha....this time around he will disown his Dad.
CHIDI : the better for me....(Laughing)
MADE : you guys are crazy!
FEMI : which reminds me..... you keep ignoring Ngozi too, has she also adopted Bola nii?
CHIDI : (laughing)...that's true...
MADE : abeg, I don't have her time.
FEMI : that girl likes you o...
MADE : I don't like her! what!....(He leaves the staff room angrily...)

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ADA : yeah....she thought she managed to fool us all...but hey, I was the one that called your attention to it o.
NORA : yes I remember...then it was more like you were looking for a reason why Mary is not good for Bisade...
ADA : I don't know why she didn't just settle for Julius...after all, Julius was very handsome.
NORA : that's why almost every girl wanted him...
ADA : except me...
NORA : hmm...I remember you were in love with Bisade since the first day you saw him.
ADA : but he never noticed me...
NORA : well...let's forget about that now.
ADA : hmm....you're right. I still wonder how she managed to make Bisade accept Made...
NORA : hmm...things we do for love...
ADA : indeed....that's not love, my friend, that's stupidity...allowing your wife to keep another man's son when you have none...if you ask me, I'd say she used some kind of charm on him...
NORA : Ada...

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(Far away in the south, Julius is in his parent's house, one bequeathed to him by his father. His nurse had just arrived that morning, giving him his drugs...)

JULIUS : please were you able to locate the woman?
NURSE : I couldn't locate anyone by that name when I got to the address you gave me....though someone said there's a woman who might know her. But she wasn't in. I may help you check back when I'm leaving tomorrow.
JULIUS : thanks....I don't know what else to do...
NURSE : but are you sure that was her friend's place?
JULIUS : that's the only friend that used to come and check her then.
NURSE : but hold on...how did you say it happened?
JULIUS : Philo was our house maid. In fact, I lost my virginity to her. She was the one that thought me the act of sex.
NURSE : how old was she?
JULIUS : she was quite older than me. She thought me the act of sex when I was fifteen.
NURSE : (surprised) what? She's such a Delilah!
JULIUS : and we continued till I was in the university, when I fell in love with Mary.
NURSE : then how come the pregnancy?
JULIUS : Mary and I were dating until her father forced her to marry one of his workers while she was still in school. But before the wedding day she was pregnant but then she didn't tell me till the boy became sick...
NURSE : wait you mean....she married her husband with your pregnancy?
JULIUS : that's what I don't know...there's a missing story in between.
NURSE : and the house girl?
JULIUS : well....we kept having sex whenever she wanted....
NURSE : and when she got pregnant?
JULIUS : she never told me too.
NURSE : haha.....how then did you know?
JULIUS : ...she just disappeared from the house without saying anything. Some years later, I met her friend who told me she got pregnant for me again, that's why she left...
NURSE : (cuts in)...again? Meaning its not the first?
JULIUS : so I asked and her friend said she's been aborting all the pregnancies...
NURSE : and she never told you?
JULIUS : not once. May be because she knew my parents won't accept it...
NURSE : ....what a mess...
JULIUS : I believe her friend will know her whereabouts and how to get in touch with her and my child.
NURSE : what of the other lady you talked about? The one that is married, does she have other kids?
JULIUS : Mary? I don't know if she has other kids. She's stubborn, she's not ready to allow me meet my son....and what baffles me is the fact that she said her husband knows the boy is not his...
NURSE : wait, I don't understand...is he impotent or what?
JULIUS : that's why I said there's a puzzle somewhere...
NURSE : okay, come again with her own story...
JULIUS : she just came to look for me years later that she needs to see me immediately, only to tell me that my son needs blood transfusion. I felt it was a joke, that was when she then told me she got pregnant for me before she got married....
NURSE : interesting...
JULIUS : yes,...and since I know we had a thing going then, I knew she couldn't lie about such. So, hearing its about my son, I came to his rescue and that was all.
NURSE : oh, so if not for the blood transfusion, you wouldn't have known you had a son with her or what?

EP 13
(Bisade sits up facing Made more closely...)
BISADE : sit down.....you see, that girl is such a nice girl. If you can get to know her, you'll really like her. I want you to see her as your sister...
MADE : (cuts in, while standing up)...my what? Hell no!....how can you expect me to see her as my sister? Its crazy enough knowing she is my cousin and now you're...
BISADE : shut up Made! How dare you say that? Look, let me tell you this...I've decided to take her up fully as my daughter. In fact, she now calls me Dad...
MADE : what? why Dad?
BISADE : why not?
MADE : its absurd, why can't she just call you Uncle instead?
BISADE : well, that's how I want it. After all, I'm old enough to be her father...
MADE : (cuts in)...that's no reason for her to call you father! Neither should you keep showering her with all those things...
BISADE : (cuts in)...why not?
MADE : (cuts in)...because she's not your daughter, damn it!
BISADE : (stands up at him) What is wrong with you?! Can't you stop being so arrogant and pompous?
MADE : (seeing he has said too much, he sits back)...I just don't like that kind of arrangement that's all....
BISADE : well...as it turns out, there's nothing you can do about it.
MADE : ( getting really angry)....okay. (He walks out without saying anything else to his father)
BISADE : come here!....(Seeing he didn't answer)....how come I raised such an arrogant and spoilt brat....!
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After the phone call Mary received while Ada was at her house, Ada could not keep it to herself. The moment she learned that Nora was around, she went to see her...)
NORA : (sitting beside her friend)...Ada, what is so urgent that we can't discuss when I come back next month?
ADA : Nora, I went to Mary's house last week and something funny happened.
NORA : what is that?
ADA : she received a call from someone called Julius.
NORA : Julius, so?
ADA : don't you think it could be the same Julius?
NORA : haha...after how many years? Moreover, there are other Julius' for God's sake. Stop sounding like any Julius she knows is the same Julius from school.
ADA : wait Nora, let me finish...
NORA : okay...(Mockingly)
ADA : when I asked her, could you believe she acted really suspicious...in fact, she couldn't receive the call in my presence. She had to go to the study to receive that call.
NORA : really? .....(Now paying more attention to her)
ADA : yes. She stylishly pushed the idea away. Remember she doesn't know we suspected her then.
NORA : yes. None of us gave her a reason to....(Thinking about what happened years ago)...
ADA : and another thing...there's this girl staying with her now...my instinct tells me she is Bisade's son...
NORA : hmm....Ada! Are you saying this because you still have that grudge against Bisade?
ADA : no...
NORA : (cuts in)...Ada...are you sure? I know you still nursed that feeling you had for him for years...
ADA : (cuts in)...hey, that's not it. I'm married now and I love my husband. How can you still think I'll hit on another man.
NORA : hmm....okay, if you say so.
ADA : well, if you ask me...I'd say Bisade is stupid if that girl is not his. He should get his own child somehow don't you think?
NORA : oh well...that's if Mary will allow it. You know Bisade is so blinded by Mary's love...
ADA : so blinded he didn't even see that some other girls were interested in him...
NORA : (chuckles)...hmmm...you know what? Let me see the girl first and I'll tell you what I think.
ADA : alright...its so funny...I mean, with all Mary's secrecy, we know all her deeds.
NORA : are you sure we know it all?
ADA : why did you say that?
NORA : what do you think happened all those time Bisade was looking for her...the time he kept calling us up asking about Mary.
ADA : was that not the time she had the baby...
NORA : why then was her husband looking for her everywhere? Even we her friends didn't know where she is and she kept us away for about two years...
ADA : yes. I remember...
NORA : we wouldn't even have suspected Made was Julius son if not for the resemblance...it was too much.

Made got home and saw Bolanle having her lesson in the garden with her home tutor. He feels so disgusted seeing her right there...)
MADE : I can see you're trying to come up real hard...keep it up...(He laughs and walks away...)
AKIN : who is he?
BOLA : Daddy son.
AKIN : Daddy's son not 'daddy son'
BOLA : okay...
AKIN : he's so arrogant.
BOLA : hmm? What is arrogat?
AKIN : ar-ro-gant
BOLA : okay...ar-ro-ga-nt...
AKIN : it means to be rude and proud.
BOLA : what is ruge
AKIN : ru-de
BOLA : rude...
AKIN : when someone does not have or show respect.
BOLA : ooookayyy...haahe don't have respet rara o.
AKIN : he "doesn't" have "respect' res-pect, not he don't have respet...and stop adding yoruba to your english.
BOLA : okay...he doesn't have res-pect.
AKIN : good. Let's continue....
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The following day, Mary went out early in the morning, so Bisade and Made had the space to talk alone, they decided to stay home instead....)
BISADE : so....I'm all ears...
MADE : yeah Dad, you've not told me what she is to us, I mean Bola.
BISADE : and I said who did your mother say she is?
MADE : but Dad, I am asking you now.
BISADE : look here young man...I don't have time for all this...(About standing up)
MADE : Dad...hold on...
BISADE : look Made, I have places and things to do.
MADE : Dad, you told Mum that Bola is my cousin and I know that's a lie.
BISADE : its a lie...so you know more than me?
MADE : Dad...let's talk like matured men here...
BISADE : oh really...(Adjusting on his seat)
MADE : Pa Akande stays in the same village with Bola, but not in the same house, can you explain that?
BISADE : why not go to Uncle Akande and ask him?
MADE : Dad is that what you will say?
BISADE : what else do you want me to say?....wait, are you expecting me to tell you how my Uncle had a child with another woman and blablabla or what......? Why will I do that? You're just a kid and moreover its none of your business!
MADE : (shocked and confused)...but...I thought....
BISADE : you thought what?
MADE : never mind Dad, I.....I was just confused that's all....
BISADE : wait, is that why you wanted us to talk privately? Without your Mum being there?
MADE : em....I...I...
BISADE : (cuts in) if there's nothing else...I have to go.
MADE : o...okay Dad, sorry I took your time...
BISADE : its alright...( Seeing Made was about leaving, but he calls him back....)...come back let's talk....
MADE : (coming back)...okay....(Sits down)
To be continued...

THOMAS : (seeing she's adamant) okay Ma. I'll work on it...(He leaves for his office)
MARY : I don't know what's wrong with this people.. We've been making beverages for ages why can't we dabble into properties? After all, Bisade has different companies doing different businesses...(Hisses)
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Far away in Jos, Sister Anna has been transferred to a convent there. She was happy to meet some other Sisters with whom she had worked with years back.
After spending some weeks, she got talking with Sister Mabel...)
MABEL : Sister Anna, what of that boy, the one that survived from the two we found on the same day?
ANNA : oh he's fine...in fact, he's been with a family for a while now.
MABEL : and how is he doing?
ANNA : very well...they are really taking care of him.
MABEL : do you visit him there?
ANNA : oh...he was quite little when they adopted him so he doesn't know about his adoption and we don't want him to know....though,I visited him when he was still very young, just to ensure he's well taken care of. Afterwards, I stopped going.
MABEL : but is that right? What if his real parents come around?
ANNA : (surprised) after how many years?..don't forget that the orphanage has been moved from there for years now...
MABEL : ...okay... It really pained me the other boy didn't survive...
ANNA : yes...due to his mother's carelessness...
MABEL : his mother? Are we sure it was his mother that dropped him there? Because I don't think any mother would do that to a child...he was just a day old remember?
ANNA : yes he was a day old, the more reason why I said it was his mother that dropped him... Don't be decieved Sister Mabel, some of this women can be so callous.
MABEL : hmm....what a pity...and you know what?
ANNA : tell me...
MABEL : I won't be surprised if she comes looking for her son some day...
ANNA : eh?...where will she find him? One, he is dead, two, the orphanage is not there any more, so where will she go looking for a child?
MABEL : (shaking her head)...all the same, I know she will regret what she did some day...
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Its a friday afternoon, Bisade was at the office when Made walked in without knocking or allowing the secretary do her job.
She follows him to explain things to her Boss...)
MADE : hi Dad..
SEC : em....sir I tried to stop him, but he didn't listen to me.
BISADE : (surprised to see Made in front of him, he sees his secretary trying to apologize for not being able to stop Made, but he waves her off) ...so...this one that you came to my office, I hope I'm safe?
MADE : oh....Dad, that depends largely on you...
BISADE : (shocked but didn't show it) oh....
MADE : yes Dad....(Taking his seat)
BISADE : (wondering what he's got to say)...tell me...
MADE : Dad...tell me....who did you say Bola is?
BISADE : who did your Mother tell you she is?
MADE : Dad, I am the one asking you here nau, I think I deserve to know.
BISADE : (chuckles)...I can see that your manners are getting worse everyday...
MADE : (looks away from him)...Dad that's just your way of avoiding questions....
BISADE : anyway, is that why you decided to barge into my office that way?
MADE : Dad, I feel its very unfair for you to just impose someone on us, without a good explanation on who she is.
BISADE : (thinking of how best to handle the situation)....alright...we'll discuss it some other time. Right now, I have pending issues to deal with. May be when I get home....or are you going back today?
MADE : no...but I want the issue to be between you and I that's why I came to your office.
BISADE : oh...you don't want your mother involved?
MADE : no.
BISADE : okay...tomorrowthen, we can both go out and talk.
MADE : okay Dad...
BISADE : you can tell one of the drivers to take you home.
MADE : its alright Dad, (standing up to go)I can take a cab....and by the way Dad, can I take my car when going back to my post?
BISADE : no, I can't risk it. Traveling? No. There are drivers here to take you to the motor park and bring you back whenever you're coming home.
MADE : okay....(In his thought....we'll see about that)...I'll see you at home....(He leaves)....
BISADE : hmm....this boy is up to something....I have to be ready for whatever he may say....its obvious its about Bolanle....I believe he may have found something out....(Thinking about it)...oh....I can remember he was once her teacher..he may have found something out.......(Chuckles) ...better don't try to be too smart boy...
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EP 12
(Made puts a call through to his mother...)
MADE : Mum..
RECEIVER : yes son...
MADE : em..where is Uncle Akande staying?
RECEIVER : in your Dad's village, of course.
MADE : Ila-odo, right?
RECEIVER : I think that's the name, yes...any problem?
MADE : oh no, was just wondering...I just heard its not so far from here.
RECEIVER : oh really...
MADE : yes, so I just wanted to confirm...alright Mum, we'll talk later.
RECEIVER : okay son.
MADE : bye...(Hangs up and starts pacing thinking of the whole situation)...its now clear that Dad and Uncle Akande made things up...they said she's Uncle Akande's daughter...thenhow come she's staying with her granma and not Uncle Akande's...if she's really his daughter, why will she be staying with someone else when her father is in the same village...(Thinking).....and we have the same surname....is it possible she's Dad's daughter....after all, her friends said she will be going to her father's place, not her Uncle's place in lagos....(Thinking)...can she be Dad's daughter?....no, it can't be...she can't be my sister, God forbid!....whatdo I do, should I tell Mum about what I discovered....(Then something occur to him).....or better still, use it to blackmail Dad.....I could use it to blackmail Dad into bringing me back to Lagos to do my youth service....yes!I can do that. Scratch my back, I scrub yours....(Thinking)....that's a good idea! Dad won't have a choice than to do what I ask....then....not only that, I can use that to make him give me whatever I want...(Laughing)....yes! This is a great discovery....(Laughing) that's what I'll do. I'll go home again next week....in fact, with this, Dad won't have a choice than to push that girl out....(Laughing)
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Meanwhile, Bisade goes to visit Segun at his office, and they are discussing what happened between Made and Bola...)
SEGUN : wait you said he knew her before now?
BISADE : yes...
SEGUN : and are you not scared he may find out Bola is your daughter?
BISADE : so?...
SEGUN : (surprised)...you said 'so'?
BISADE : yes, so? I don't care. If he finds out, I'll declare it.
SEGUN : you'll tell Mary?
BISADE : of course...
SEGUN : you better be careful...we don't need any kind of problem now...
BISADE : what problem are we talking about? I shouldn't be ashamed of my daughter, should I?
SEGUN : that's not what I mean...
BISADE : then what?
SEGUN : Bisade...you know how all these women can be? How will she feel if she finds out that you have a daughter? She may do something dangerous to the poor girl...
BISADE : (thinking about what Segun said)...you're right...
SEGUN : and then, Bola how will she feel if she gets to know that you're her father yet you refused to acknowledge her all these years...she will be really disappointed...
BISADE : that's exactly what my problem is. I don't know how to tell her I'm her father...
SEGUN : hmm...you will, when the time comes, but for now let her get to know you more and love you first.
BISADE : in fact, I have a good feeling that girl brings good luck.
SEGUN : (surprised)..why did you say that?
BISADE : if you can remember, the following day after she got to my house, I went to register her in a school.....
SEGUN : yes...
BISADE : the following day, my construction company got the Lion Estate contract worth over 5 billion naira. Then, my beverage company, experienced massive sales, that all our dealers couldn't get their full demand. Our stock finished before we were able to order for new raw materials....!
SEGUN : haha...could that not be a co-incidence?
BISADE : so I thought till Uncle Akande called my attention to his observation...
SEGUN : how?...(Confused)
BISADE : he also noticed the same thing when she was with him.
SEGUN : how do you mean?
BISADE : see, he called me...(he explains his conversation with Akande)....his call made me realize the whole thing.
SEGUN : you're right, if the same Uncle Akande that he can't feed too many mouths, can say this, then it's absolutely true...
BISADE : you can imagine....
SEGUN : she is a blessing then....
BISADE : She brings me good fortune...
SEGUN : I should bring her to stay with me too then...(Laughing)
BISADE : you're not serious...(Laughing)
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Mary is at her office attending to some official issues with Mr Thomas, her manager...)
THOMAS : ma, I don't advice we go into such a business
MARY : (looks at him with disgust)...why?
THOMAS : because that's not our line.
MARY : so? What's wrong in deviating into another line of business?
THOMAS : we have no experience in that line and so we can't know all the risks involved...
MARY : then we find out...
THOMAS : its not that easy Madam...
MARY : (cuts in)...look I don't care. That's what I want to go into now and nothing can stop me.

EP 11

Bolanle could not eat her food anymore, for she lost her appetite and kept crying, wishing things had not been this way.

Made later went out to see his friends, not bothered about how he treated Bolanle.

Later in the evening, Bisade and Mary came back...)

COMFORT : welcome sir, ma...
BISADE : hope all is well in the house?...(Remembering he had left Bolanle at home and Made did not go with them either)
COMFORT : yes sir.
MARY : where is Made?
COMFORT : he has gone out....but I don't know where he went to.
MARY : okay...
BISADE : where's Bolanle?
COMFORT : she's in her room sir.
BISADE : please, go and ask the driver for the ice cream and snacks I asked him to get.
COMFORT : okay sir...

(Comfort leaves for the car and Mary who had been listen to Bisade's conversation with Comfort butts in...)

MARY : (sitting down wondering why her husband bought ice-cream)... you want to take ice-cream?
BISADE : no...(Relaxing on the sofa)
MARY : (turns to face him)..then who is it for...Made?
BISADE : no, Bolanle.
MARY : (surprised) so...that is the reason why you asked the driver to stop by an eatery...
BISADE : yes.
MARY : ehen...(Clapping her hands in anticipation)...hmm...okay...(She goes upstairs)

(Comfort later came back with the things she was asked to bring from the car...)

COMFORT : here they are sir...(About giving it to Bisade)
BISADE : they are for Bolanle, go and give it to her....did her tutor come?
COMFORT : no sir...may be he's not coming today.
BISADE : haha...why...anyway don't worry, I'll call him myself.
COMFORT : okay sir..(She was about going but she turns back)...sir...
BISADE : yes?
COMFORT : em...please sir...I think you need to talk to Bolanle sir. She has been crying since morning.
BISADE : (surprised) why? Why was she crying?
COMFORT : I think she remembered her grand mother abi her mother, I don't know. She has been crying since morning.
BISADE : okay. Bring those things, I will go and talk to her.
COMFORT : okay sir...(Giving him the snacks and ice-cream)

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(After crying for sometime, Bolanle decided to study for a while, this she was doing, when Bisade knocks at the door...)

BOLA : comii!
BISADE : (entering)...Bolanle...
BOLA : good 'aftunoo' sir (kneeling down)
BISADE : how are you? (Going to sit on her bed he decided to switch to yoruba language in order to communicate well with her...)Speak to me in yoruba...I want you to express yourself well...you know I've told you to see me as your father.... I heard you've been crying since? What is wrong?
BOLA : (switches to yoruba)...nothing...
BISADE : come, come and sit beside me.
BOLA : yes sir ((Standing up from the ground and sitting on the bed, she sits close to him)
BISADE : why were you crying?
BOLA : I want to go back to our village.
BISADE : (surprised)...why did you say that? I thought you are happy here? Am I not treating you well? Did I offend you?
BOLA : no, not you, its your son...
BISADE : which reminds me, how exactly did you meet him and where?
BOLA : he's one of the teachers in my school. But before then, I once washed his clothes when they were in camp.
BISADE : washed his clothes? How?
BOLA : one of Mama's friends who usually amend clothes in NYSC camp was ill so Mama took her place. Then I used that opportunity to do laundry for the corpers. I washed his clothes one day and gave it to him still wet because I was going home and it was getting late. He got angry with me and hated me since them. I was surprised when we resumed school and found him teaching in out school.
BISADE : (in his thought : wonderful! Such a small world, they even met without my knowledge)...hmm...
BOLA : so he has been punishing me since then.
BISADE : really? How?
BOLA : he would tell me to go to his house and wash all his clothes. He also made me fetch water for him everyday.
BISADE : Made did that? I can't believe this!
BOLA : its the truth, I'm not lying...
BISADE : (cuts in)...its okay I believe you....but hope he didn't do anything to you? Did he touch you or...
BOLA : (cuts in)...no he didn't.
BISADE : (takes a deep breath)...thank God because that would have a terrible consequence.....so, tell me exactly what happened today? What did he do to you?
BOLA : he said I don't belong here and its true. I can't speak english well too. In my school I don't have friends, they all make jest of me because I can't speak english well. In our village I have a lot of friends.
BISADE : Bolanle...I understand you, but Comfort does not make jest of you, does she?
BOLA : no.
BISADE : and she's your friend isn't she?
BOLA : yes.
BISADE : see those people in your school, don't bother yourself about them, very soon, you will speak better english than them and they will come begging to be your friend okay?
BOLA : okay.
BISADE : and about Made, I don't want you to think like that...look here...Made is just jealous of you. He is jealous that I'm giving you attention...(He adjusts himself)...see, Made is a spoilt brat. His mother spoilt him so I need you to be strong to face him. Don't let him intimidate you the way he used to. I know you're a very strong girl and can march up to him. Show him that you won't take rubbish. Don't worry, I will be here to support you...okay?
BOLA : (skeptical)...but...
BISADE : but what?
BOLA : he's the owner of the house...
BISADE : (cuts in)...you are also the owner of the house so don't allow him mal-treat you...about speaking english very well, are you not working on it?
BOLA : I am.
BISADE : good...continue. Very soon you also will soon start speaking english the way those other people speak. That's why I told you to listen to how other people speak and learn from them...(Adjusts again)...promise me you will try your best to make sure you don't repeat your class...
BOLA : I promise.
BISADE : and promise me that you will not allow Made to scare you in any way.
BOLA : (thinks about it)...okay.
BISADE : and from today call me 'daddy' not Uncle again...
BOLA : okay.
BISADE : if you do well in your school don't tell anybody this, I will send you to America.
BOLA : (surprised)...me?
BISADE : yes you.
BOLA : (surprised)...thank you sir.(Kneels down)
BISADE : stand up, you don't have to do that...its my responsibility.
BOLA : I promise you I will do well in school.
BISADE : so....(Bringing out the ice-cream and snacks)...this is what I bought for you..
BOLA : (collecting it) thank you sir.
BISADE : I will get you a TV in your room, I want you to be watching english movies, you can learn english from there too, okay?
BOLA : okay...(Smiles)
BISADE : whenever you're through reading and done with your home work, you can watch movies...
BOLA : okay...Thank you sir.
BISADE : feel free to come to me for anything...anything at all...
BOLA : I will do everything you asked me.
BISADE : that's good...now eat your snack...
BOLA : okay...(Smiling)

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Mary waited impatiently for Made to come back. Immediately she saw him, they went into his room to talk...)

MARY : Made, the way your father is treating this girl is suspicious.
MADE : why?
MARY : do you know he asked the Driver to stop by an eatery to buy some snacks and ice cream. I was even thinking he got it for you, only for us to come back and he told Comfort to go and give it to that girl.
MADE : (laughs)...he's trying to 'Behind' her up. You know she doesn't eat such things in her bush village...imagine what will happen if our family friends come around and we all start eating snacks and ice cream...the whole scenario will be so funny...(Laughs)...I really need to see her with the ice cream...she must have spat it out...I can bet she has never seen ice cream before in her life...!
MARY : (surprised that Made is taking the whole thing as a joke)...Made, this in not funny...
MADE : where is she Mum? Is she still taking the ice cream?...
MARY : I can't believe this....I'm going to bed...(She walks out of his room and goes to her room)

(Made noticed Mary's reaction and got thinking about what she just said...)

MADE : Mum sounds like she's suspecting something...could she be right?....okay when I get back to that God forsaken village, I'll find out everything about her.

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Throughout Made's stay at home, he avoided Bolanle till he went back to his post.

He resumed on monday morning and kept to himself all day, not able to get the issue of Bola out of his mind.

Towards afternoon, Made is in the staff room with Chidi and Femi, who noticed his mood...)

CHIDI : (looking at Made)...Made what is wrong with you? You've been keeping to yourself since morning, hope there's no problem?
FEMI : that's true...you've not said anything since morning except 'good morning'...
CHIDI : (turns to Femi) I thought he went to lagos for the weekend?
FEMI : of course he did...(Remembers something)...oh less I forget, Ngozi came to check on you on friday evening...
MADE : what for?
FEMI : I don't know..I just told her you went to Lagos to return today. She said she'll check on you today or so..
MADE : I'm not in the mood to see anybody.
FEMI : (turning to face Made) come, hope all is well?
CHIDI : hope nothing bad happened when you traveled...
MADE : I met the shock of my life when I got home on friday...
FEMI : a shock? What kind of shock is that?
CHIDI : (moving closer to Made)...can you share it?
MADE : I met that girl in my house, my own house!
CHIDI : which girl?
FEMI : (looking at Chidi)...which girl is he talking about?...(Turns back to Made)
MADE : that slave girl...
FEMI : slave girl...(Looks at Chidi)
CHIDI : wait! (Standing up)...you mean the girl in SS1...what's her name...(Trying to recall)
FEMI : (cuts in)..are you talking about Bola?
CHIDI : yes Bola...(Remembers the name)
MADE : who else?
CHIDI : (surprised)...you don't mean it...
FEMI : how come? I don't get.....(Moving closer)
MADE : that's the big surprise I got...
FEMI : (cuts in)...meaning she's your sister or what?
MADE : hell no! What do you mean by that? She's not my sister!
CHIDI : that's true...wait what's your surname, what hers? Or what is going on?
MADE : surname.... I never even asked her...
FEMI : when you didn't have a reason to...that's not even the thing, what really happened?
MADE : I got home and my Mum said a cousin will now be staying with us...lo and behold she's the one.
CHIDI : your cousin, how come you've never met her?
MADE : well I know her Dad who is my Dad's Uncle or something...but I've never met any of his kids before.
FEMI : but I thought her friends said she was going to stay with her Dad in Lagos or something...
CHIDI : (turns to Femi)...yeah that's true..I can remember you saying that...
MADE : is that what they said?....(He remember's something)....wait...there's something wrong in all this story...(He stands up and works around)...I can remember her saying she was staying with her 'Mama' or something like that...she never mentioned Uncle Akande...(Thinking)...she never mentioned anything about Uncle Akande being her Dad....
FEMI : wait...I'm getting confused here o....
CHIDI : same here, I don't understand jack...
MADE : after Mum and Dad went for that wedding, I saw her taking food from the kitchen to go and eat, so I challenged her, took the food from her and told her to go back to her village then she started crying, saying something like...."if not that her Mama die or something"....and she said Uncle Akande didn't tell her something or so...can't remember but I know I heard something like that...(Thinking)...and Mum said she's Uncle Akande's daughter...that means there's something wrong somewhere...
FEMI : (standing up)...wait, if I'm getting you right...they said she's this Uncle Akande's daughter...but you don't think so...?
MADE : wait, I need to find out where she stays and....(He storms out of the office)
FEMI : wait are we saying the Uncle Akande is staying in Bola's village or what? Or how did she know the man?...this their story is so clumsy...
CHIDI : hmm...I smell trouble o.
FEMI : hmm...if the girl's friends told us she has gone to her father's place in lagos and Made's Mum is saying they are cousins...
CHIDI : If you ask me, I'd say his father is hiding something...
FEMI : better don't give him ideas...
CHIDI : that's true...but...talking of the girl...I'm happy for her. I should get close to Made since she's staying at his place...
FEMI : haha...leave the poor girl o, she's still small...
CHIDI : the better....
FEMI : you're something else...(Taking his seat)

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(Meanwhile, Bisade was at his office that same monday, when his phone rang. He looks at his phone and sees its Akande. He picks the call, speaking to him in yoruba..)

BISADE : ...hello Uncle?
CALLER : ...Bisade...how are you?
BISADE : good morning Uncle?
CALLER : good morning, how is everything?
BISADE : fine Uncle.
CALLER : and Omobolanle?
BISADE : she's fine, she's even in school as we speak.
CALLER : are you sure she likes it there? .....I was thinking may be she will prefer being here. I can take care of her you know...
BISADE : why did you say that?....(Wondering if Bolanle had called him to tell him anything)...
CALLER : eh...its because of your wife, is she okay with her there?
BISADE : (he remembers she doesn't even have a phone to do that)...that's her problem Uncle, she's my daughter remember, so she has the right to be here...
CALLER : its just that I don't mind taking care of her here...I can help you.
BISADE : I can take care of her myself...Uncle don't worry....(Remembers Akande had complained about taking Bolanle in earlier on)...wait Uncle....before Bolanle came to stay with you, you were complaining of feeding too many mouths, now she's left you are asking for her back....what is really going on?
CALLER : eh.....em....you see Bisade....for the few weeks that girl spent in my house, my sales increased drastically....at first, I thought it was a co-incidence, but since she left, the sales have dropped back to what it used to be.
BISADE : (chuckles)...so what made you think that its because of Bolanle?
CALLER : look at you? Don't you know there are people like that? When they stay with you and you spend money on them, you experience unwarranted income.
BISADE : hmm....(Starts laughing)..so now you want to keep my daughter there has a sales-charm abi?
CALLER : its not totally like that...but...
BISADE : (cuts in)....no buts Uncle.... I'm sorry, I want her to go to a good school, and live with me. I'm sorry to have disappointed you...
CALLER : okay.... but please, once in a while let her be coming here to greet us.
BISADE : I've heard you...(After speaking with Akande for sometime he hangs up)...could that be true?...(Thinking about it)

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(Meanwhile, Made hurries to Bola's former class and calls her friend, Abike out for questioning...)

MADE : your friend Bola, where did you say she went to?
ABIKE : si zay Iya Agba zay Baba Akande go take her her fada house for Eko.(Translation: she said granma told her that Pa Akande will take her to her father's house in lagos)
MADE : where was she staying before?
ABIKE : she lif wit Iya Agba for dia aba' (translation: she lived with Mama in the compound)
MADE : where?
ABIKE : for our village.
MADE : what's the name of your Village?
ABIKE : Ila-Odo...
MADE : so she knows Uncle Akande?
ABIKE : is Baba Akande o...
MADE : (remembers he's talking to a partial illiterate)...yes Baba Akande...and where does Baba Akande stay?
ABIKE : awa village naani...(Trans : our village of course)
MADE : (thinking)...you can go back to your class...

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Made was destabilized after talking to Abike. He could not think of any other thing, he went back to his room immediately...)

To be continued...

BOLA : he have hate me since he see me fos time.(Crying)
COMFORT : its okay, take your food and eat.
BOLA : hungry is not "cashing" me again..(Crying)
COMFORT : its okay Bola, don't let his behavior affect you...eat your food...its okay...
To be continued...