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'Of course. I'll be vindicated. There's nothing to be worried about, my darling.' I rubbed her back and that seemed to calm her down.

After some minutes, she said: 'Should I call madam and explain to her that you could not be involved in financial scandal? I mean I could vouch for you. Since I knew you, I can say you're not covetous when it comes to money.'

'Thanks from trusting me, darling, but there is absolutely no need to call madam. I'm sure in a matter of days, the truth will come out.'
She left for the kitchen to start preparing dinner. I went to join her there.

'So, how was your office today?' I asked.

'Fine. We've started the in-house training I told you. I mean the three-day training. It's very interesting.'

I nodded and watched her as she poured water in the pot and put it on the gas cooker. She didn't need to ask me what I would like to eat as I
had long ago told her that whatever she prepared was okay by me.

I playfully smacked her bum.

'Hey, we're in the kitchen, mister.'

'I know, madam.' I held her by the waist. 'Don't worry. I won't disturb your cooking.'

She giggled. 'You are, already.'

I slackened my hold and finally released her. When the water boiled, she put poundo yam floor in the water and stirred. Soon, the meal was
ready. She warmed the vegetable soup and dished the meal. We ate in silence. Thereafter we watched the t.v for some time.

'What will you be doing now during the day?' she asked.

I shook my head. 'Honestly, I don't know yet.'

'Do you still have money to keep us going till the end of the month or do I withdraw some money?'

I love that gesture. 'Don't worry, darling. I have some money in savings.'

'All the same I'll have to support you. I'll withdrawn some money tomorrow.'

We were sitting on the sofa. I pulled her to myself and wrapped my hands round her. It was the following morning when she had dressed up for
work that I realized the import of being suspended from work. After Enny had left the house, I felt empty.

I didn't know how long the suspension would be since madam said indefinitely. I was not the lazy type so I just had to find something to do. But
what could I do?

I switched on my i-pad and went on the internet. I read the headlines of Nigerian newspapers. Then an idea came to me. Why not write? Find a
subject and a topic to write about. After considering that for some moments, I decided to write a fiction. I was good in creative writing. This
should be my pastime, for now.

Immediately, I started working on my fiction, penning down the plot, setting, theme and characters. I was still working up till noon when Steph
called by Skype.

'Oh, Alex baby, are you just at home doing nothing?' she asked in concern.

'I'm at home but I'm doing something,' I replied.

'What're you doing?'

'I'm writing a story.'

'Oh. That must be quite boring.'

I smiled. 'Not totally boring. How's the baby?'

'Baby's fine. He's very fine. I've decided to name him Alex. Alex Labi junior.'

That was my name. 'It's a fine name,' I said.

'He looks just like you, Alex. Now, I've got another Alex on my hands.'

'I'm happy to hear that.'

I winked at her. 'He's sleeping, right?'

'Yeah. That boy sleeps a lot.'

'It's better he sleeps than he makes trouble.'

'Yeah. Mum said she'll be coming over to the States next week to see her grandson.'

'Really?' I was surprised to hear that Madam B would be travelling to the U.S.A again.


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