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CONTINUATION.......

DEDICATED TO BANEGA

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As she drove through the metropolis, the streetlights still on she became afraid as thoughts of how her kids would react on seeing her. What would go through their minds? Especially Louis and Helen? Reunion of this sort were not always predictable, however close those involved were. She might be seen as a mother, or a stranger, a loser, a coward!



A bus conductor swore at her for her driving as the bus sped past her. These Volkswagen buses aka Danfo, were just not respecters of anybody. Stay clear if you wanted no disturbance. Except you wanted to replace time with fits of anger and abusive vocabulary, which only you understood when fighting them.



She remembered the call conversation between her Father-in-law. He didnt seem to be enjoying their non-efforts at reconciliation. She needed to get back up and shake off remorse, bitterness, replacing it with love, forgiveness.

" I know you did wrong Dupe, even as i wouldnt take such actions from you on a normal day. You left on your own, and its ten years and not one effort from you both to end this this mess? That is uncalled for. " He said



" Ola have been faithful , and i applaud him for that, for not taking another wife in the process. This would have ruined everything you two have sweated out with your blood. Your children need you in their lives now, and not later. Ola needs you, even if his body language is saying the opposite. " He went on and she remembered the call lasted Thirty minutes.



An incoming call cut short her line of thoughts and she saw it was her boss- Big Larry. Why wouldnt he let her be, she thought. He was gathering ground about her and this was usual for a married man. He kept throwing romantic traps at will.

" Good morning Sir. The day's yet to begin." She said calmly.

" Hmm Dupe, stop calling me 'sir'. Well this is about me, about us. Cant we just talk this out. Stop being madam remorseful. I can be exactly what you need at this tough time in your life."


" Im trying hard in mending up my life in a way you wouldnt understand. I prefer we keep it at a boss- employee level, Its.......... "


" Absolutely fine. He interrupted excitingly. But do remember, Biggg Larry is going to be waiting to spice up your life, your boring life. Dont be blind to see the light at the end of the tunnel Dupe. And dont let all my cards, text messages be in vain. You might not find another romantic boy like me. " The call ended.




Big Larry!! The randy boss! He even referred to himself as a boy. She thought as she rounded off a road joint. She wasnt ready to fall for his gimmicks.




As she approached her former home, she discovered the street wore a new look. The once bushy landscape was now occupied with houses on both sides. She looked at the time. It read 7:01 AM, she was almost an hour early for the family meeting. Then she became aware of the sky-blue lace- cloth she wore that morning. She packed a few metres far from the compound and walked in.




As she walked in, a tall gentleman in black singlet-wear and shorts was washing a Lexus Jeep. She remembered the Jeep and in seconds, her mind moved faster than she anticipated. It arrived at one conclusion..... " Bolu, Boluwatife! " She Blurted out nervously.


The tall gentleman alertedly raised his head and dropped the water hose and Brush he held instantly. That same moment she removed her glasses and stood, both of them shocked as though by Thunder.


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" Erm, erm. " was the only words Bolu could utter. He ran........





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