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“Did he just call you Lola? Don't tell me you are the same Lola. Were you the one who helped with the cooking when Wole was admitted at the hospital?”
I couldn't relate immediately when she mentioned Wole, but somehow it occurred to me that she was referring to captain Coker.
I nodded and replied quietly.
“Yes I was.”
“Oh ......my...... God!”
She held me with her two hands staring at me admiringly.
“Oh! you are such a darling.......... I really appreciate your kind gestures.”
“Don't mention it ma.”
“But that was quite a lot, and no favour is too little to be appreciated, so I must say thank you.”
“You are welcome!”
I could see Marvin smiling behind the steering.
She continued.
“Actually it's about twenty years now, that I left Nigeria, I think it's a good thing that I met you. If you wouldn't mind, I would like you to take me to some nice places where I can get some beautiful African fabrics.”
“That's not a problem, I know of few places, where you can get beautiful good ones.”
“Awwwww............ Nice of you.” She took a pause.
“Oh, pardon my manners, my name is Wendy. You can call me Wendy Texas, that's what my friends call me.”
At a guess, she should be in her early forties, so I knew there was no way I could call her by name. That's a norm in America, not in Nigeria.
She gave her phone to me.
“Just punch in your digits, so that we can communicate.”
I collected the phone, and did briefly.
“I have really missed some real naija dishes also.”
I couldn't help smiling as she pronounced some of the local foods with an American accent. She kept on conversing with me as we drove on.
Couple of days had passed, Aunty Wendy and I finally found our way into one of the biggest fabrics market, we took our time to move from one store to the other.
Most of the sellers gave her special attention, while she kept them all laughing with her Yankee attitude. After she was satisfied with her shopping, we hopped in the car, then Ahmed drove us out of the market. She brought out some of the items, and kept admiring them. I was really glad that she liked them.
I quickly notified Ahmed where I wanted to drop. Aunty Wendy turned to me looking quite displeased.
“Don't tell me you want to drop just like that?” She questioned.
“I thought we are done shopping, or is there anything you would love to buy more?” I asked.
“No....no.... no....am ok. listen Lola, there is no way I would let you drop just like that. You have sacrificed so much time for me already, Cutie you deserve way better.”
She twitched her fingers.
“So right now we will go home together, it's my turn to give you a special treatment.”
I listened to her carefully, as she pronounced her words really fast.
“Hell naaaaaaaaah.” She added.
There was no way I could turn her down, so I simply gave in. She kept commending on the development along the way and the few hours we spent together, I could say we really bond. I never knew we were heading to captain Coker's home, until we got closer. In few minutes, we drove into the villa and the sight of the vicinity brought me few memories. As we got into the living room, We dropped every luggage we were carrying at a corner.
Aunty Wendy grabbed my hand in a friendly manner to follow her.
“Hey Lola let's go.” I followed suit.
When we got to the staircase, I came to a halt.
“Where are you taking me?” I asked.
“To my bedroom, I want to show you some stuff.”
“But.........you can bring them down here.” I suggested.
Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of someone descending the stair case, I looked up and saw captain Coker all dressed to go out. He took a pause, obviously surprised to see the two of us together.
“Hey Wolex! You look damn...... cute, surprised to see Lola with me?”
Still looking aghast, he didn't speak. Then I greeted him.
“Good evening sir!”
“Miss Philips, how are you?”
“I am fine sir.”
She cuts in.
“Lola here has been so helpful to me, you need to see the nice African fabrics I got today.”
“Oh...........” he muttered, then turned to me.
“Thanks for being helpful.”
“You are welcome sir!”
“Wendy, I am going out.” He said.
Aunty Wendy quickly spoke.
“Thank Goodness that I remember now, pleeeeasss................get me my suya on your way back.”
“Alright I will.” He made his way out.
“Now that he is out, can we go now? C'mon Lola.”
Pronouncing my name as Lawlar. Willingly, I agreed to follow her upstairs. The whole bedroom was so classic. She brought out different goodies from her box and kept pressing me to take anyone that I wanted. I picked just two items, while she forced some few ones on me.
She proceeded to the kitchen and made me some chicken pasta. I was fed to satisfaction and she really made me had a good time before I left the villa.

It was a public holiday, so I had no cause to hop out of bed. I took my time to do some house cleaning, then went out later in the day. Seated at the rear seat of Dapo's car, I cracked a smile listening to him. Dapo who granted an interview earlier in the day, shared his different experiences with the media.
“And they always come up with a particular question. How happy are you? most times, I just laugh at them, because Little do they know that the rich also cry.”
I shook my head looking thoughtful.
“Oh, lest I forget.” He muttered. Picking one of his phones, he got busy in few minutes. while I looked through the window absorbing the streets.
“Lola have this and make a choice.” Giving me his phone.
I collected and stared at it, not comprehending what he meant. With a very calm voice he spoke.
“Lola I am buying a car for you, so make a choice and let me place an order for it.”

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Tutu who was concentrating on her phone turned to us to see what was going on between us, then the lady continued.

“Have been itching to ask you, how do you feel to know that Dapo-Davies's fiancée is already pregnant in the state.”
I stared at her still speechless.
“Oh............ you don't know that Vivian is pregnant? Not just pregnant, but heavily pregnant.”
I knew she could be very right because have heard Dapo made a mention of Vivian before then.
I took a step to walk away from her, but she stood my way.
“I found your story very juicy for my blog.”
I snapped at her immediately.
“You're kidding me......................... you want to take my personal affair to your blog?”
I asked angrily.
“Like I said, I am only doing my job.” She replied.
Tutu walked closer to us, and asked.
“What's going on here?”

Tega quickly sensed that Tutu could pick a quarrel with her, she quickly bid me goodbye, hopped into her car and zoomed off.
“Who is Vivian?” Tutu asked.
“Oh, you heard her?”
“I heard everything”
Angrily, I opened the gate and walked in.

Few hours after, Tutu joined me on the sofa.
“Lola don't get yourself bothered about that intruder who called herself a blogger. I mean you already kept your distance from Dapo-Davies, so her news would only be a stale news.”
I nodded swiftly.
“I know, is just that I hate controversies, and people would always judge you.”
“Please ignore her. So how is your health now?”
“I feel better but, I still need some rest and that is why I closed from the office early.”
“That's better” Tutu muttered.
I put off my shirt and lay on the chair.

About two days after, i woke up one morning to prepare for work. But I was too weak to get up from the bed.
Tutu sat on a stool very close to the bed looking so worried.
“Lola, are you thinking same thing with me?”
“What are you thinking?” I asked sounding so weak.
“Lola, this fever has been on and off................early morning sickness like this is a sign of pregnancy.”

Immediately, I jerked forward on the bed.
“Pregnancy?”


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The three all looked up to take a glance at him. While Tutu asked curiously.
“Is that Captain Wole Coker?”

That minute I didn't reply, because I was lost in so many thoughts. After a while, I nodded gently. Tutu covered her mouth trying to hold back her laughter, then she started.
“Lola see, you don't have to hide, your boss just sent a wine to your table, It even came along with your name, obviously he saw you clearly.”
She tried to pull my legs.
“He even saw you dancing.” She added laughing out loud.
Her action left a frown on my face. It took a while before I spoke.
“I never wanted to come.” I muttered, casting a regretful look. Tutu stopped laughing out of guilt, while Sharon inclined me.
“No Lola, you don't have to feel any regret. it's not that bad, after all you are properly dressed.”
Mimi edged in.
“Lola all you need to do is put yourself together, you know you have to go and regard him.”
I knew I was left with no other option. Immediately, I stood up and found my way up to the VVIP. I sighted him all dressed in a stripped polo matched with a blue denim, popping his collar up. As I approached his table, I gestured with my head slightly.
“Good evening sir”
“Oh miss Philips, how are you?”
“I am fine sir”
“I almost thought I was mistaking someone else for you. So, you socialize? I am quite surprised to see you at the club.”
“Ehmm........ actually sir, I don't club. We just came to mark a friend's birthday.”
“No...no...no.. it's okay. Sorry meet my friend Senator Mofe.”
“Good evening sir” I greeted.
“How are you young lady?”
“I am very well sir.”
“She is one of my very active staffs.”
“I see that's good to know, keep it up.”
I forced a smile.
“Thank you for the wine sir.” I said.
“Oh..... that, you are welcome.”
“I will like to join my friends.” I said.
“Alright, you are free.”

I left the two as I walked down, I heaved a sigh of relief. Immediately I got back to our table, I glanced at my watch while the three stared at me in expectation.
“Guys, I really want to get going.”
“Really, I was about to pop this.” Tutu said Pointing to the wine.
“See Tutu, have had enough already. besides, it's getting late.”
Mimi and Sharon got to their feet and they began to pick their items one after the other. Tutu stood up to do the same, while she handpicked the wine along with her. As the driver drove us back home, Tutu started.
“Lola, are you upset with me?”
“Of course not, I just do not like the fact that I found myself in such shoes. Besides, I believed that shouldn’t change his moral impression about me.”
She hugged me tightly, leaving Mimi and Sharon laughing.
“You two.” they said.
Sharon and Mimi decided to spend the night in our apartment since we haven't cut Tutu's birthday cake.
After a while, we arrived at home. More like the three were all itching to talk about my boss. I guess they didn't want to have the discussion before the driver. The moment we all got down from the car, they plunged into Captain Coker's topic, while we made our way in.
Mimi started.
“Lola forgive me, but I must confess. I couldn't take my eyes off your boss.”
Tutu interjected.
“Meeeehn….... check out the wine, when you are big, you are big.”
“I swear, I was tripping for him.” Sharon added.
I didn't bother to say anything, rather I just smiled at everyone's comments.
“Ok.............., enough of my boss now, can we just cut the birthday cake already.”
Mimi quickly tip toed to the kitchen to bring the big cake. As she was approaching with the cake, she broke into a birthday song. Sharon and I joined her. At the spell of her name T - U - T -U, she cut her cake then Sharon popped the wine. We all really had fun.

It was a Monday morning. Tonia sat opposite my desk, cracking up on the chair, she shook with laughter, finding my club gist really funny.
“You don't mean it Lola.” She said staring aghast at me.
“Tonia, I felt like the ground should just swallow me.”
She chuckled with laughter again.
“Babes, you don't understand how I felt that night.”
“Of course I can imagine.” She continued to laugh in between every of her words.
“To make your matter worse, you were even dancing.”
“mtcheeeew….……. Tonia I won't try it again.”
At once, the office telephone began to shrill, then I picked up. Immediately I dropped the call, I stood up.
“Captain is around.” I muttered as I walked towards the door, Tonia also stood up and left for her office.
I shut the door gently as I stepped into Captain's office.
“Good morning sir!”
“Morning!” he replied with his face looking quite stern.
Without wasting time, he handed over some files to me, I already knew they were projects he wanted me to go through. I collected them and nodded approvingly.
He never made a single reference that he saw me at the club.
“You can go please.” he mentioned briefly, then I took my leave. Tonia who was eager to know why our boss called me, came back to my office.
“Lola how far, what did he say?”
“What were you expecting? To start a gist with me about the club? If you see his facial expression, you will take to your heels.”
Tonia chuckled and tip toed to the door, then she left for her office. I quickly settled before my desk to get down to work.

It was a sizzling afternoon, and I was already closed for the day. As I was descending the stair case to take my leave, I saw Marvin hurrying down too.
“Hi Lola!” He greeted me cheerfully.
“Hi Marvin! Long time.”
“Are you leaving for home?”
“Yes, I am.”
“Then come join me in the car, so that I can drop you.”
At the thought of the blistering sun, I accepted his offer.
“Alright, but you seems to be in a hurry?” I asked.
“Yes, actually I went to pick captain's visitor from the airport, so I don't want to keep her waiting in the car.”
I held back. “You have a visitor in the car?”
“Come off it Lola, that has nothing to do with dropping you. she doesn't know you, bedsides, the sun is just too high.”
“Ok, if you insist."
Getting to the parking lot, Marvin got into the car. He opened the rear door for me to join the visitor since the front seat has been occupied with laundry delivery. As I got into the car, I saw a young woman sitting very relaxed, she was on a slightly tinted hair style. Wearing a well fitted dress coupled with a pair of white sneakers, I could perceive her cologne all over the places .She focused on her phone.
“Good afternoon” I greeted her, but she didn't reply immediately. Seemed to be enthralled by the phone in her hands. At once, she snapped out.
“Oh, please pardon my manners. Good afternoon!”
She spoke with a very strong American accent, again, she focused on the phone.
In few minutes, Marvin started a conversation with me.
“Lola, how are you finding the company's new project?”
I sighed.
“We are coming up.”
Immediately the young woman stopped what she was doing and turned to me.
“Did he just called you Lola? Don't tell me you are the same Lola.


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Approaching the club floor, I could feel the vibes of the naija jamz, the D. J was pretty good.
As we were ushered into the VIP room, we took our position and settled down.
Tutu Immediately placed an order for us which we were served in few minutes.
I politely sipped my drink and tried to relax myself while I observed the environment. I sighted an upper-class section tagged VVIP.
Suddenly, Mimi stood up and began to give some nice dance steps to the cool naija beats, Tutu stood up and joined her. Sharon and I watched them dance for a while as they were really entertaining us.
playfully, Mimi drew me up to join them.
“Oh no.. no....no.. Mimi, I just can't dance like you.” I held back.
“C' mon Lola, this isn't difficult just do as I do.”
Knowing that people were not around us, I got up and began to follow Mimi' s dance steps.
They hailed my name as I was really dancing well.
Shortly, a wait staff walked up to our table holding a wine bucket chiller.
“please, a gentleman at the VVIP asked me to bring this to your table.”
We were all mute looking at him since he didn't direct his message to a particular person.
Then he went further.
“Sorry, he said I should give it to miss Lola”
Immediately, I drew back in surprise.
“Me? I don't think so, maybe it's another Lola.”
Without waiting to confirm, Tutu collected the wine, and admired it.
“Oh my God! This must be a very costly wine.”
I cautioned her, then turned to the wait staff.
“Young man, actually am Lola, but I don't know anyone around.”
The waiter pointed to the VVIP.
“The gentleman is seated up there.” He said.
I raised my head, trying to see who the person was, suddenly I muttered heavily.
“JESUS”
Then I caught my breath.
They turned to me and all asked in unison.
“What is it?”
Looking awe-stricken, I whispered.
“That's my boss .........”
The three all looked up to take a glance at him. While Tutu asked curiously.
“Is that Captain Wole Coker?”

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As i alighted from the cab, i bumped into Sharon and Mimi.
A warm smile bloomed across their faces, looking quite happy to see me.
“Hi Lola!”
Sharon greeted opening her arms to hug me.
I hugged her then Mimi. They Stared at me admiringly.
“Lola long time, you are really looking fresh.”
“Everyone says that.” I replied with a beaming smile.
“How was work today?” Sharon asked.
“Good!"
“We are actually in a haste, we will see you some other times.”
“Ok Byeeee……..."
I opened the door and stepped into the living room , Tutu the birthday girl was sounding so bright as she conversed on the phone. I could hear every of her conversation, because the phone was on speaker. I put off my shoes and sat on the rug. She winked at me indirectly saying hi. Then she continued.
“Michael, we are just three. Mimi, Sharon and myself .”
The male voice came from the other end of the phone.
“So what about your best friend?" he asked.
"You mean Lola?" chuckling so much.
"Lola will never follow me to the club, have always told you she doesn't socialize.”
I gave her a very keen look and whispered. "Stop it........."
She chuckled really hard this time, that Michael had to ask .
“What was that about ?”
“You know what Michael, Lola just came in now and she is sitting right before me, you know you guys haven't met, so I want you to speak with her .”
A very serious expression settled on my face.
“Ok, give the phone to her.” Michael requested.
With no other option left, I put myself together.
“Hello Lola!”
"Good afternoon sir!"
"How are you doing ?"
“Am doing great and you sir?”
“Sure I am fine, Tutu had told me few good things about you, and I must say that, am pleased to speak to you today.”
“Same here.” I replied.
“Pardon me if am asking for a favour the very first time of speaking with you.”
I smiled because I already knew what he was about to ask.
“Go on sir am all ears.”
“I will like you to join Tutu for a dinner, just to mark her birthday, Will you do that for me?”
Tutu leaned forward eager to hear my response, but I paused for a while before replying.
“Ok, I will.”
Immediately, Tutu gave a broad smile.
“I really appreciate that.” Michael said.
“You are welcome sir!”
“Hope to see you soon Lola.”
“See you soon too.”
Tutu who didn't bother to take the phone from me since it was on speaker, spoke out loud from her seat.
"Thank you sweetheart! talk to you later.”
The phone disconnected.
Tutu already knew that I was coming for her, immediately I dropped the phone, she turned her face away trying to hold her laughter.
"Tutu" I called out sounding very calm and serious.
She burst into laughter.
“What is wrong with you?"
“Nothing” She shrugged.
“Nothing, and you decided to mark your birthday in a club.”
She cut in.
“No....no... no, Lola don't get it wrong. 'D SPARKS' is a very big place with different section, they have the lounge, the restaurant, the bar, then the club. But, the club is the most visited. And that’s why a lot of people believed that it's majorly a night spot.” She explained to me.
“So where do you plan having the dinner?”
“The restaurant of course.”
My face lit up a bit, suddenly sounding quite disturbed.
“But ......”
“But what again Lola?”
“Tutu, I won't be comfortable with your sugar daddy at the dinner.”
She giggled at me.
“Lola, would you ever stop being like this. Ok if you really want to know, Michael isn't going with us. It’s an all-expenses paid dinner, he only booked a table for four and that’s Mimi, Sharon, You and I.”
My face lit up again
" That’s okay by me." I muttered.
Saturday came, Just in the blink of an eyelid. Tutu and I were still in bed before we were woken by the sound of the doorbell. A very big birthday cake was delivered to Tutu, along with it are several gift boxes all from Michael.
She opened the gifts one after the other. While she admired every bit of it.
Finally, the evening came. At about 7pm, the driver who was sent down by Michael was already waiting for us. We planned to pick Mimi And Sharon on the way since they lived quite a distance away.
At about 8.15pm, we finally arrived at " SPARKS". We all ordered for different menu as we wished, the restaurant really wined and dined us.
One of the staffs walked up to our table sounding very polite.
“Good evening gentle ladies !”
“Good evening.” We all responded.
Please, your all expenses paid dinner covers every section of ‘D SPARKS’, if you want more entertainments, you can proceed to our VIP club , you are free to order for drinks they have all been paid for.”
Tutu nodded.
“We will do that later” She said.
“Alright, and please enjoy yourselves.”
“Thank you!" We all responded.
Few minutes later, Tutu turned to me and asked.
“Lola what do you say? should we go to the club?"
I stared at her feeling quite reluctant, then Mimi persuaded me.
“C'mon Lola, you just heard the staff said, the ‘VIP CLUB’ definitely it can't be crowded. Because I know you are trying to avoid some rowdiness.”
At that point, I didn't want it to look like I was depriving Tutu to have fun on her birthday, so I agreed to go to the club.


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"Take care and see you tomorrow" then he hung up.

The next day was a very busy day at the office. Dapo-Davies had called me earlier, on which I had told him that I won't be free until 4pm.
At about 4pm almost every staff were still busy before their desk, the company was handling a new project, which kept us working late into the evening.
At a point, I was already stressed out, then I knew my meeting with Dapo - Davies won't be possible, because I really needed to go home and get some rest. I took my phone and messaged him.
"Sorry, I am still quite busy at the office, don't think I would be leisured today.”
In few seconds he replied.
“Tomorrow?”
The next day was a weekend, which was quite convenient for me.
"Tomorrow is fine by me.” I replied.
Getting home, I collapsed on the sofa tiredly. Tutu dashed out of the bedroom curiously, expecting to see me with a luggage.
“Lola how far?”
I stared at her in silence, looking quite sleepy. She shook my hand playfully.
"Lola answer me nowwwwwwww........... I thought you and Dapo- Davies scheduled to meet today?”
“Tutu, I had to reschedule.” Sounding so tired.
“Why nowwwww......?”
“We were very busy at the office, today was really hectic. I just have to come home and rest.”
“Sorry about that, so what's the new plan?”
“We plan to meet tomorrow.”
“That's better, at least being a weekend.”
I sat upright on the chair with a frown on my face. Tutu sat very close to me and teased me.
“Lola why are you complaining? You wanted a job and you have gotten one.”
I whined like a child.
"Tutu leave me alone.............." then I lay back on the sofa to catch some rest.

Déja-vu lounge was a very calm relaxation environment , I sat opposite Dapo-Davies as we were having a table talk .
My plan was to see him briefly, then proceed to aunty Ella's store to spend the day with her.

About an hour into our discussion , I got so engrossed in the topic that I became so relaxed with Dapo-Davies compared to the previous time that we met .
He didn't talk anything intimate, rather we discussed the economy state of the country. I observed that he didn't like to talk much, he only briefed his questions while he listened to me shared my opinion. Suddenly, he paused, and gave a half smile.
"Unbelievable." That was all I could mutter deep inside of me.
For the very first time I saw Dapo-Davies smiled. I was close to ask him why he smiled, when he spoke.
“Tell You what Lola, I was never wrong about you.”
“How do you mean?" I asked.
He leaned forward in his chair and poured some more wine into my glass, he settled back and smiled again.
“Lola, let's leave that for another day.”
“But I want to know.” Sounding quite curious.
“Ok, I promise I’ll tell you, but first tell me more about yourself." I shrugged childishly.
"I won’t tell you anything, until you tell me yours.”
My childlike attitude cracked him up with laughter that I couldn't believe he could laugh that much.
Suddenly, he rose to his feet and moved closer to me.
“Let’s take a walk.” He said.
Offering me his hand, he drew me up gently. He carried the two glasses of wine in his hands.
“Have yours.” he gestured.
I collected the wine and said
“Thank you”
then we walked side by side as we strolled away .

About few hours later, his car came to a halt right before Aunty Ella' s store. Immediately Dapo-Davies stretched his hand to the backseat and brought out a shopping bag.
“Here you are, your little gifts from the state.”
I smiled coyly.
“C'mon Lola, they are all yours.”
Then, I got the bag from him.
“Sincerely, I wasn't expecting this, but all the same thank you.”
I said.
"You are welcome, and thank you too for coming around, you really made my day.”
I put my bags together to take my leave.
“Hope to see you soon.” he said.
“Alright, see you soon.”
He watched me as I got down from the car and the moment I shut the door, a slight smile quivered on his lips, then he waved me .
As I walked into Aunty Ella's store, she hailed me in her usual way.
“L for Lolly..........don't tell me you are the one that got down from that exotic car.”
I laughed it off, then settled on the chair.
she continued.
“Lola , you are really looking fresh, it shows you are really living life to the full, while you totally forgot me.”
“Noooooo........... Aunty Ella, you know I would not do that, office could be very taxing sometimes.”
“I understand......... Anyways let's put that aside. I know Tutu hasn't bought any exotic car, so who was that?”
Giving me a doubtful look.
“That was Dapo - Davies now.”
“Same Dapo - Davies?”
“Of course the same one.”
“Really, do you guys still see each other? Or..............are you now dating?”
I glanced at her quizzically.
“Not at all, we simply hung out, and that was all.”
“Ok ooooo......." She mumbled.
A wig attracted me, then I got up to take a look. Afterwards , we had talked at length before I left her store.

Few time has passed by, Dapo and I have known each other better and become more comfortable with each other. Very often, he called me to say hi, and some other times he requested that we hung out.
We became so free with each other, and we were simply good friends.

It was a Thursday afternoon that I had little to do at work, so I closed from the office earlier.
We had just two days to Tutu's birthday, I wondered what plan she had this time, since she always loved to mark her birthday.
As I Alighted from the cab, walking towards the gate, I bumped into Mimi and Sharon.

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The sound of a male's voice made me swung around.
" Good afternoon ma!”
“Good afternoon." I responded.
Sounding very polite. "Captain asked me to call you." he said.
I got down from the sofa and followed him.
"Miss Philips, this is my chef who travelled on his annual leave.” I turned to him.
"You are welcome!"
"Thank you." smiling radiantly.
"When you are ready for lunch, you just tell him what you will like to take, he will prepare it for you."
"Alright sir."
I went back to the lounge, immediately I sat down, I took a deep breath. Finally, I can resume to my normal life. Now that the chef was back, obviously I had no reason to still hang around so I decided to take my leave.
But..................I thought I shouldn't do that immediately, that might just implies that have been waiting for him to get me relieved from his duty. So, I decided to take some times. My beeping phone caught my eye, then I remembered that Dapo - Davies sent me a message which I haven’t replied. Tutu gave me a warning to be careful with him, that still lingered on my mind but................... At the same time, I didn't want him to feel bad by ignoring his message.
After a while, I got up and switched off the AC and the TV. I picked my bag and left for the living room.
"Sir, I want to take my leave."
"Oh so soon?" Captain replied.
"I just thought since I have nothing doing around I should get going."
He paused for a while without speaking. At once he stood up.
"Just give me a minute." He said.
Then he proceeded upstairs, shortly he came back with a white package. He cleared his throat and went on.
"Have always kept a formal relationship with my staffs, fortunately I think you are the first staff to come to my residence. Apart from Marvin who has personal duties with me."
He paused for a while pointing his finger slightly.
"I observed that you are a very reserved lady, that’s a good one though.”
I smiled coyly.
"Have this.” pointing the white package to me.
“It's an iPhone tablet, I am giving it to you."
I gave a little surprise expression, then I collected it.
"Thank you sir!”
"Don't mention it, and thanks for coming to assist.”
He stretched an envelope to me
"Here is your transport fare." I also collected it.
"Thank you sir.” He nodded. Then I picked my bag to leave.
"I’ll be on my way sir.”
“Alright, and please if you need anything, feel very free to ask me.”
“Alright sir.”
I walked to the door and made my way out. Captain Wole Coker had an authoritative personality. That type of boss that has a commanding appearance. And to think that I will tell him that I need something sounded almost impossible.

Tutu sat on the rug busy with the iPhone the captain gifted me. She read through the guide booklet.
" Wow! This tablet is so nice. Lola like seriously, yesterday you came with Ten thousand for t. Fare, today another twenty thousand naira with a brand-new iPhone tablet. Oh my God, how I wish that chef never comes back.”
She glared at me laughing out loud, expecting me to respond, but I didn't.
"Lola what's wrong with you?"
It took a while before I spoke.
"Tutu I am just bothered, about what you said in the morning which I know it’s true. But I find it very hard to ignore that Dapo-Davies was very nice to me, and not replying his message makes me feel bad.”
“Lola don't get me wrong, I only said you should be careful with him.” She said dismissively while she concentrated on the iPhone.
I reached for my phone and quickly replied his message. In few seconds his call came in on my phone.
"Hello!” I said.
“I thought you didn't want to talk to me.” The husky voice came through the phone.
“I am sorry, I was quite busy. I just got settled now after today's work.”
“How are you doing?" he asked.
“I am doing great.”
“I would love to see you tomorrow.”
I paused for a while.
“That will be after work." I replied.
"That's fine by me, just send me your office address, I will send kelvin to come and pick you at your convenient time.”
“Alright, I will.”
“Take care and see you tomorrow.” he hung up.

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I alighted from the car, while the car drove off.

Later in the day, Tutu and I were conversing in the bedroom.
I brought out the money given to me by captain Coker and counted it, the money was ten thousand naira.
I counted four thousand from it and gave it to Tutu. She smiled and collected it.
“That’s why I love my friend.” She winked
“Lola, I was going to ask you, why is it that your captain boss is the only one living in his residence, is he a bachelor or what?”
“Bachelor?" I exclaimed.
"Tutu that's not possible, considering the fact that most rich people always look younger than their age, captain Coker should be up to fifty years old at a guess.”
I shook my head.
“Captain Coker can't be a bachelor.”
“So how come he is living alone?" Tutu asked.
“I don't know, though I believed he has his families abroad.”
“ That could be true though.” Tutu shrugged slightly.
I yawned tiredly and grabbed my pillow to catch some sleep.

The next morning, Tutu dashed into the bathroom while I was having my bath, I was stunned, then quickly, I reached for my towel to cover up. While I snapped angrily at her.
“Jeeeeez ............ Tutu shouldn't you have knocked?”
Ignoring my anger. She held my phone staring at me suspiciously while I stared back questioningly.

"What?"
Tutu plunged in "Lola, there is something you are not telling me and I am suspecting that you are hiding a lot from me.”
“How do you mean?"
She raised my phone in her hands.
"Dapo-Davies just sent you a message, you told me this guy made it point clear to you, that he is already engaged and it doesn't want to get involved with you."
"Exactly." I replied.
"So how do you explain this message?"
Tutu read out-
“I am back to Nigeria I gat goodies for you, missed you so much.”

Tutu stared at me questioningly, while I stared back obviously confused.
In few minutes, I sat before the dress table tidying my hair.
Tutu stood close to me and began.
"Lola, I am just not getting this Dapo-Davies guy, one minute he doesn't want to get involved with you and the next minute he wants to be with you.”
Shaking my head.
"I don't understand him either." I replied.
"Lola listen, you need to be very careful with him, because some guys are like that. They appear overly nice, while they have ulterior motives. I really don't trust guys like that, just be careful with him."
I listened with a thoughtful expression, then nodded swiftly and left the house.

At Captain Coker's villa, I opened the front door and entered. I met him sitting in the living room still in his pyjamas while his doctor stood before him holding a sphyg device.

"Captain, your Blood pressure (BP) is quite better than before, that's a good improvement. But you still have to observe enough rest and take your drugs.”
"Sure I will." he replied with a very deep and sleepy tone.
"Doc thanks for coming.”
“You are welcome captain.” The doctor put his bag together and left.
“Good morning sir” I greeted him.
"Good morning Miss Philips, how are you?”
“Am fine, how do you feel today sir?”
“Oh very better. And please am sorry for every inconvenience.”
“It's okay sir.”
He stood up and walked towards his dining table, he brought out some drugs and checked through.
"I am not a lover of breakfast. But I have to take some drugs this morning. Can you make some French toast for me?”
I nodded "Yes I can."
"That's good, I am okay with just two pairs. And please make some for yourself too.”
"Okay sir."
He proceeded upstairs. I got to the kitchen and brought out the ingredients one after the other.
In no time breakfast was ready.
Just as I was serving the beverages, I caught a glimpse of him descending the staircase. Apparently, he has freshened up, he was wearing a grey coloured joggers and black tees. Bearing this boyish good looks.
As he approached the dinning to settle on the chair, the doorbell chimed, without waiting, the visitors opened the door.
A young guy and a young lady came in, they sighted Captain Coker from where he was standing, then they greeted him in unison.
"Good morning sir" the guy prostrated slightly.
"Good morning, how are you?”
"Fine sir." they replied
He turned to me.
"They are my house keepers, they are here to do the house cleaning, so including the kitchen, don't bother yourself about tidying up, they will clean up everywhere.”
"Alright sir."
The house keepers got down to work, while Captain beckoned to me.
"Come with me please."
I followed him to a mini lounge.
"In case you are not comfortable in the living room, you can stay here and relax. Use the TV if you want.”
“Alright sir." I mumbled.
Just like he read my mind, I wasn't free sitting with him in the living room. Suddenly, my eyes caught a boy' s picture hung somewhere on the wall. Without any doubt, he bored a striking resemblance with Captain Wole Coker.
After having his breakfast, he settled before the TV listening to the news. In couple of hours, the house keepers wrapped up and left.
I felt quite comfortable at the mini lounge as I whiled away the time watching the TV.
Suddenly, I heard the sound of the doorbell, and the door was opened. I stood up to peep. I saw a young man came in and greeted Captain Coker After a while he proceeded to the kitchen. I quickly thought out that his chef might be back.

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We waited patiently for the gate to be opened. I could only imagine what the building would look like.

The villa home was an upper-class and breath-taking one.
I could see reason why Marvin smiled when I asked him about the car he would use. Couple of exotic cars were positioned at the parking slot. We alighted from the car, then he quickly led me into the house and straight to the kitchen.

About thirty minutes later, the fresh fruit juice was ready, Marvin carried it and left for the hospital. Later in the day, I couldn't go back to the office, because it was quite late already, so I headed home straight. I was already on the bed trying to catch some sleep when Marvin called.
“Hello Marvin.”
“Lola how are you”
“I am fine.”
“Just want to check on you if you have gotten home, also to say thank you for helping out.”
“Marvin, yes have gotten home and please do not mention it.”
“Lola that was quite a lot for me.”
" Anytime.” I replied.
“please, am still expecting you by tomorrow.”
“No problem.”
“Thank you Lola, sleep tight.”
“Good night.” I hung up.
The next morning, Marvin had sent me a message to go straight to the office so that he could pick me up from there since it was easier for me. I was all dressed up to leave.
“Lola, are you still going to the captain' s house today?” Tutu asked.
“Yes, Marvin is still expecting me.”
She teased me. “please make sure the food is very tasty.”
“Why?" I asked.
"So that he can increase your salary now.”
We both giggled, then I stepped out.

At Captain Coker's residence, Marvin opened the kitchen bar cabinet.
"Lola, Captain doesn't want any breakfast prepared for him, he said he would be fine with beverage. So, you won't bother yourself about that.” I nodded.
“But, lunch would be very necessary because, Captain will be coming home today.”
“So soon, I hope he is better now?”
“Yes he is, besides he is planning to travel to the state for his usual medical checkup.”
“That's good to know.”
The time was about 10.15am, I settled before my laptop to get few things done since there was no need for breakfast.
About two hours later, I got a message from Marvin, then I proceeded to the kitchen and started preparing the lunch.
My plan was to quickly prepare the lunch and take my leave before Captain Coker returns from the hospital.
Just about thirty minutes into the cooking, I heard the sound of a car horn.
In seconds the gate was pushed open, I peeped through the kitchen window expecting to see Marvin, surprisingly Captain Coker alighted from the backseat.
I became so uptight, since I wasn't expecting him so soon.
Captain had kept a strictly formal relationship with every one of his staffs, Hence I knew I wasn't going to be comfortable being around him since we weren't at the office. Still peeping through the window.
“Oh my God.” I muttered.
Shortly, the front door was opened, then I could hear voices from the living room.
I decided to continue with the cooking. Marvin opened the door and entered the kitchen.
“Hi Lola! so sorry for stressing you.” I smiled.
“Captain is already home.” he whispered.
“Okay Give me few minutes, I will join you.” He nodded, then left the kitchen.
After a while, I regulated the gas then left the kitchen. Captain Coker was about to climb the staircase, when I dashed out of the kitchen.
“Good afternoon sir!” I greeted him.
He stopped and turned around.
“Oh Miss Lola Philips! How are you?”
“I am fine sir.”
“Marvin told me how helpful you have been, but I was quite worried that he shouldn't have bothered you.”
I smiled faintly.
“Thanks for the fruit juice, you made it just the way I always want it.”
“You are welcome sir.”
“I will be upstairs.”
“Alright sir.”
He proceeded upstairs, while I got back to the kitchen.
After I have finished with the cooking, I sat at the lounge trying to relax.
Marvin joined me and sat on the next couch.
“Lola, I 'll be going on a trip to Lagos this evening, I have already booked a flight. I need to go and clear some of our company's consignments.”
“I see.”
I turned my face and saw Captain Coker descending the staircase.
When he got down, he pointed a white envelope to Marvin.
“Have this, when your plane touch down, just let me know.”
He spoke gently and one could easily tell that he still needs some rest.
" Miss Lola Philips, don't let me stress you further for today, you will go with Ahmed and Marvin so they can drop you. don't bother to go to the office you just go home to rest.”
“Okay sir. " I replied.
He continued.
“Just help me serve the lunch on the table before you leave.”
He settled himself on the couch and continued his discussion with Marvin.
Then I left for the kitchen to dish the meal.
As we were set to leave, Captain Coker who was sitting down brought out some money from an envelope and gave me.
“Have this for your transport fare.”
I held still feeling reluctant to take the money from him.
“C'mon take it from me.” gently he pressed.
Then I collected the money. “Thank you, sir.” I said.
“If I may ask, will it still be convenient for you to come around tomorrow?”
“If you request me to, I will sir.”
"I 'll be expecting you then.” He said.
“Okay sir.”
“And Marvin, do ensure you reach me often when you get to Lagos.”
“I will sir.” He replied.
I picked my bag while Marvin and I stepped out of the house.
We drove on , and as we veered into the highway, Marvin notified me.
“Lola, please direct Ahmed on the direction to go, so we can go drop you at home.”
“C'mon Marvin, you guys shouldn't bother about me, Captain already gave me transport fare. Besides, you still have a flight to catch. Just drop me at the next round-about, I 'll find my way.”
“Lola, are you sure?" he asked.
“Trust me I will be fine.”
As we approached the junction, Ahmed pulled up.
“Lola thanks again for coming around, please don't forget that Captain would be expecting you by tomorrow.”
“I will definitely be there, and do have a safe trip.”
“Thank you, Lola, take care of you.”
I alighted from the car, while they drove off.


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I rose to my feet and left her office.

A period of three weeks has passed since I was employed, and it was a Thursday morning.
Right at the M.D's office, I sat before the M.D, the PRM and the project manager.
The three men listened carefully to me as I delivered my first project as assigned to me by the M.D. I broke into details everything that I have put together.
After I rounded up, there was a startled silence.
The M.D turned to the PRM. “Mr. Charles, what's your opinion?”
“Brilliant project!” He replied.
He turned to the Project manager.
Nodding approvingly. “I think they are great ideas.”
The M.D began. “Miss Lola Philips, I must say your write up is impressive.” He paused
“And as we all know that planning is key to success, therefore we need to take our time to do a better planning on this for a perfect result. I hope to see more of this from you.”
“Thank you sir!”
“You can go to your office please.” the M.D said.
I rose, leaving the three in the conference room.

Later in the day, I sat in my office still elated about the good remarks on my first project in the company. The door was opened and Tonia strolled in.
"Hi Lola, you didn't go for lunch?”
“No, I was quite busy.”
She settled on the chair, staring at me admiringly.
“Lola I so much love this wig you are wearing.”
“Wow! Thank you.”
She sighed heavily and murmured.
“God I can't wait for next week to get my salary.”
“Sound like you are flat broke already?” I asked
She prattled like a child. “Yeeees........I am.” I smiled up at her.
She stood up and moved closer to me using her fingers to feel the texture of my wig.
Apparently, she really loved it. Then I suggested.
“A big sister friend of mine (Aunty Ella) sells it in her store, if you really love to get one, I can refer you to her.”
“Definitely I will love to buy one.”
“No problem, when you are ready just tell me.”
“I will.” she nodded.
At the first week of the month, just like every other staffs, I received my salary.
The company credited my account with A hundred and twenty thousand Naira, that was a good start for me, at least it could take care of most of my bills. Knowing that I wasn't a lavish spender.

All those whiles, I haven't broken the news of my new job to my mum, somehow, I was still living in doubt of it, not until that moment I got my first salary.
I couldn't wait to call her, because I already have loads of gist for her. How I embarked on a trip home, the emergency interview, meeting Captain Coker and lot more.
I quickly gave her a ring. I could imagine her joy, apparently reflecting in her voice, she sounded so bright.
After about thirty minutes of conversation, I was almost left with nothing to say. We wrapped up our conversation, then I hung up.

A business symposium was fixed for the morning, and few staffs from other branches were already seated at the conference room waiting for the M.D. After a while of waiting, the assistant director came in company with Marvin. There was a startled silence as he stood before the staffs to address us.
He passed a message that the M.D had an emergency meeting to attend, which means he won't be able to come around, thereby postponing our meeting till another day. Before rounding up with his message, Marvin came behind me and whispered to my ears. I stood up and we both left the conference room.
Marvin was the Personal Assistant (P.A) to Captain Wole Coker, they were so close that I hardly see the M.D without him. We climbed to the next floor, getting to the end of the hallway he stopped and looked around before proceeding.
"Lola, am sorry to bother you, but I really need your assistance."
"Any problem?”
“Actually I didn't want to disclose this, Captain Coker is presently in the hospital.”
I gasped "Is he okay?”
“He was admitted last night, though he's better now but his doctor insisted that he must be placed on a bed rest for the next couple of days.”
“Do you want me to help with any office duties?" I asked him.
“Not at all, firstly the M.D has a very important business meeting to attend, so he asked me to go and stand in for him. Secondly, his chef is presently on his annual leave, so that's where I want you to come in.”
Raising my eyebrows. "To cook?”
He nodded.
“What about his wife, relatives or something?”
“Lola if there is any available, I won't be standing before you.”
He stared at me, curiously expecting me to agree to help.
Turning him down was the last thing I could do. This was someone who offered me a job, even when my discipline was not related to his field, which really matters a great deal to me.
I nodded approvingly. “Okay, let me get my bag.”
I decided not to tell Tonia, since he didn't want the news disclosed. I dashed into my office, put few things in place, picked my bag and left.
Marvin took the front seat along with Ahmed, while I sat at the backseat, then the car glided smoothly out of the premises.
Marvin's phone kept ringing one after the other, when he dropped a call, he picked another.
Then I needed no one to tell me that the day would be a busy one for him.
As the phones managed to stop ringing, he quickly plunged in.
“Lola, thank you so much for coming with me.”
“Anytime.” I replied.
“Let me quickly brief you, right now we are heading to Captain' s house, please you will help him prepare some fresh fruit juice. That's what he demanded for this morning. I will take the fruit juice with me while going, if he needs anything for lunch, I will call to inform you. I have instructed Ahmed, he would stay behind in case you need to get anything, he can run around with the car.”
“So what car will you use?" I asked.
He flashed a smile.
“Don't worry, there are other cars available.”

A while after, Ahmed suddenly cut down the speed, he took a turning into a street.
The street was quiet and the driveways were tiled. After driving some blocks, he slid smoothly towards a very beautiful gate, then he hooted the horn.
The residence was an eye-catching one, the black gate was a sliding louvered, coupled with white bricks masonry fence. We waited patiently for the gate to be opened, I could only imagine what the building would look like.

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The lady was apparently confused about my reaction, she leaned towards me and asked very quietly.
“Are you okay?”
I whispered to her. “Please who is he?”
“That's our MD, Captain Wole Coker.”
I stared blankly at her, at that point it was crystal clear to me that the man had only directed me to himself. All this while, he was still focused on his table. Then I quickly collected myself.
The lady drew his attention. "Sir she is here."
Briefly he looked up, without speaking he signaled to me to take a seat. While the lady left the office.
“Good morning sir.” I greeted as I took the seat facing him.
“Morning.” he replied.
After about ten minutes, he finally gave his attention.
“You finally found your way here.”
“Yes, I did.”
Expecting him to make a reference to the little prank he played me, but he never made a mention of it, rather his look was very stern.
“Your CV please.” he requested.
I quickly brought them out and placed them before him. After going through them, he went on.
“You studied biochemistry?”
“Yes sir.”
He continued. “This is a telecom company, an engineering field, but regardless, I believed that every competent graduate should have good managerial skills.”
He paused for a while before going further.
“I will give you an assignment, or let me say a project but first, you need some knowledge. Though my PR manager had gone on a contract, but I will assign someone on his behalf to enlighten you on the vital things you need to know about the company. Afterwards, you will go and put into writing for me whatever business strategy/ideas that you can come up with, something that can add value to the company............ I want to see your performance.”
“Ok sir.” I nodded.
He swung his chair and made a phone call.
“Report here please.” He muttered on the phone.
He passed my CV to me and continued again.
“You can take your time, but ensure to perform very well in the assignment, because that's the key that will retain you. From tomorrow, you will report here, but right now you 'll be taken to your office.”
His statement sounded unbelievable, and it took all my self-control not to jump for joy.
In few minutes, the lady who attended to me earlier came in.
“You called me sir.” she said.
The MD briefly instructed her, after which I stood up and followed her. The office looked so roomy and the setting was perfectly my taste. I couldn't have asked for more. Few minutes later, we proceeded to her office. I took the chair facing her. she smiled up at me then began.
“My name is Tonia Obi.”
“I am Lola Philips.”
We communicated amiably and she was quite welcoming. My resumption was supposed to commence the next day, in spite of that, I wasn't in a hurry to leave the office.

Tutu was so delighted about the news; she couldn't help but talk about it for the rest of the evening. At 8.15am, I was already at the office tiding up. In no time, I proceeded to Tonia' s office and we got down to business. She enlightened me on all that I needed to know. After about one hour of the business lecture, I grew more confidence, because I was so sure that I would perform excellently well. All thanks to the couple of entrepreneurship courses that we were mandated to take in my final year at the uni. It had eventually made me relevant in another field. I thought out.
Suddenly, the door was opened. A guy and a lady came in, they exchanged pleasantries with me, the guy dropped some documents and left. While the lady chatted for a while before stepping out. After shutting the door behind her, Tonia uttered a hiss.
“Mteeeeeewww...........” then she began to murmur. Apparently, I was baffled.
“What is it?” I asked.
Tonia ran along with me really fast, just like she had known me for years, she paused before she finally spoke.
“That lady annoys me, actually she was employed only couple of months ago as the accountant. At any given opportunity, she is always asking me when the M.D would be around Mteeeeewww” She hissed again.
“But, there is nothing wrong in a staff asking when the M.D would come around.” I replied.
“Yes there is nothing wrong, but not when she is improperly dressed, for Christ sake see how she is dressed, exposing her cleavage. Trust me, that lady is simply desperate to have that man.”
Immediately, I felt uncomfortable with the topic, considering the fact that I was just too new in the company. I didn't dismiss her immediately, so that she won't feel ignored. Rather I teased her jokingly.
“You could be wrong though.”
Then she protested. "Lola, it takes a thief to catch a thief, ma be I should just confess to you right now that I have also tried doing same thing.”
I was shocked by her confession, but I pretended. She adjusted on the chair and went on.
“Lola, this is my fifth year in this company working with Captain Wole Coker, I have tried severally for years to gain attention from him, but It all failed, that man is extremely disciplined. He doesn't give a shit about whatever cleavage you show him.”
I couldn't help but chuckled.
“That's crazy.” I mumbled.
“But you can't blame me, any sane lady would find that man attractive. Gosh! He's such a clean man.”
I cleared my throat. “That reminds me, why is he being addressed as captain?” I asked.
“I learnt he was a flight captain before he retired.”
“Really.” I said.
She nodded.
“I haven't seen him today.” I said
“The M.D doesn't come around often, sometimes every one to two weeks.”
“I see..................okay let me get down to work, I 'll be in my office.”
I rose to my feet and left her office.


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As I got down from the cab, a young lady hopped out of a car parked very close to my gate.
She seemed to have been waiting for me. Confidently she walked up to me
“Hello! I am sure you are Lola Philips?”
“How may I help you?” I asked.
Tutu came out of the gate and saw us two together, she stood and watched curiously from few inches away.
"My name is Tega, a journalist and a blogger.”
Very briefly, she shared her intention.
“Forgive me Lola if have been stalking you, I am only doing my job.
Though the world is yet to know, but Tega here already do. So ................. tell me how does it feel like dating a famous business magnate?”
“Sorry, I don't understand you.”
“Oh come off it Miss Lola Philips, I have my eyes everywhere. I see you two all the time when you hang out.........................in fact, those two times that you both spent the night in his residence, I was very much aware.”

Instantly, I was shocked
“Gosh!” I uttered.

Tutu who was concentrating on her phone turned to us to see what was going on between us, then the lady continued.

“Have been itching to ask you, how do you feel to know that Dapo-Davies's fiancée is already pregnant in the state.”
I stared at her still speechless.
“Oh............ you don't know that Vivian is pregnant? Not just pregnant, but heavily pregnant.”
I knew she could be very right because have heard Dapo made a mention of Vivian before then.
I took a step to walk away from her, but she stood my way.
“I found your story very juicy for my blog.”
I snapped at her immediately.
“You're kidding me......................... you want to take my personal affair to your blog?”
I asked angrily.
“Like I said, I am only doing my job.” She replied.
Tutu walked closer to us, and asked.
“What's going on here?”

Tega quickly sensed that Tutu could pick a quarrel with her, she quickly bid me goodbye, hopped into her car and zoomed off.
“Who is Vivian?” Tutu asked.
“Oh, you heard her?”
“I heard everything”
Angrily, I opened the gate and walked in.

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The driver quickly did as he said.
He brought out a pen and quickly wrote a note. He gestured to me.
“Have this, there is a company called PYRAMIDS at Garki, try to locate it, go there by............Thursday in the morning. When you get there, request that you want to see the MD, when you meet him, you just give him this note, tell him you were directed by Captain Wole Coker. And that's my name.”
I listened to him with close attention as he spoke with an eloquent diction.
“Alright sir”
I moved closer, then I collected the note.
“What should I call you?” he asked.
“My name is Lola Philips.”
He nodded, as he attempted to leave, his driver quickly rushed to open the door for him, he turned back to me and said.
“Don't forget to go with your CV.”
“I will sir,”
He got into the car, then the driver drove off.
I was astounded, I stared at the note in my hands.
Without changing my mind, I still travelled back to Abuja but unfortunately, I couldn't meet up with the office working hours.

The next morning, I was seated in the living room flipping through my CV.
My mind still lingering on the previous interview that I couldn't meet up with.
Holding a cup of tea, Tutu sat next to me.
“Lola, you don't have to keep brooding over this interview.”
“Tutu, it was all my fault.” I snapped
“Lola, it wasn't your fault, it was only a coincidence, listen to me Lola.” she dropped her cup.

“So many things happens in life for a reason. Ok.........think of it this way, if you had seen that message earlier and gone for the interview, you wouldn't have met this captain Wole Coker. Lola you lost an opportunity, and the same day you got another opportunity.”
I stared in silence and was moved by her words.
“But what's the assurance that I'll get a job from this man?” Sounding very remorseful.
She interrupted. “Lola trust me, my instinct tells me that this Captain has something even better to offer you.”
I sighed deeply.
She continued.
“Tomorrow is Thursday, this man had directed you to go with your CV, apparently an interview might come up, why not prepare yourself and leave the past behind.”
Suddenly, my spirit got lifted by Tutu's words, without wasting time, I took my pen and paper then got busy.

The next morning, I sat patiently at the reception.
After a quick phone call, the receptionist informed me.
“Someone would attend to you shortly.”
In few minutes, a light skin lady walked down from the staircase, she was looking very smart in a well fitted office dress.
She stopped by the desk while the receptionist directed her to me.
She swung around and approached me.
“Good morning!”
“Good morning!” I replied.
“You are here to see the MD.’
“Yes.”
“Do you have an appointment with him?” she pointed out.
“I do.”
“Please come with me.”
Once we arrived at her office.
“Take your seat please.”
pointing to a chair, while she settled behind her desk.
“The MD is not around yet, but is he aware that you would be coming around this morning? Because he doesn't visit the company often."
“Yes, he should be aware.”
About thirty minutes later, the lady who was quite busy on a microcomputer, swung around on her chair to answer the shrilling telephone.
After the phone conversation, she rose to her feet and as she walked towards the door, she spoke.
“Our boss is now around, what is your name please?”
“Lola Philips.” She left the office, and shut the door behind her.
A while later, she was back.
“Please come with me.” she beckoned.
I rose to my feet and followed her.
We climbed the staircase to the next floor and walked through the hallway.
The passage was chilly due to the AC. Almost at the end of the passage, she paused and opened the door to an office, then she ushered me in. The moment I got in, I stood still, seeing the man seated on the tall swivel chair.
He focused intensely on the documents before him without raising his head.
I was thunderstruck, I looked from the lady standing beside me, to the man and back to the lady.
Much to my shock, the man seated on the chair was the same man who gave me the note and directed me to the company.

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She gave a wide grin while I walked into the bedroom.

After about three hours on the road, I glanced at my watch, inwardly I mentioned to myself that I still have about one hour to get to my destination. Of course, in my usual way, I wanted to take everyone by surprise so I didn't inform anyone about my trip.
Shortly a call came in on my phone, and the caller was Lucy.
I met Lucy during one of the job interviews that I went for sometimes before then. I quickly picked her call.
“Hello Lucy!”
“Lola good morning! Have been trying to reach you.”
“Any problem?” I asked.
“I was worried, I haven't seen you anywhere around.”
“Around where?” Sounding quite confused.
“Didn't you get any message in regards to the second phase of our interview?”
“I didn't get any message.”
“But, I got a message, in fact I wasn't prepared.
I was just going through my e-mail box this morning when I saw the message.
I had to rush down here.”
My heart began to pounder really fast.
“Lucy, give me few minutes, let me check through my e-mail box.” then I disconnected the call.
Going through my e-mail box, I was shocked to see that same message had also been sent to me.

Immediately, I became devastated. I checked my watch and quickly calculated how long it would take me to go back to Abuja, the time was about 11.05 am.
“Another 3 hours back.” I mumbled.
Just like one of the passengers read my mind, she informed the driver.
“Driver I will drop at farm zone junction.” She said.
I didn't know where the place was, but I knew the place would definitely be closer.

About five minutes after, the driver parked while she got down.
I also alighted then the driver drove off.
I looked around the area, it was very remote. I quickly approached her.
“Please ma, can I get a car going to Abuja from here?”
Looking very concerned she asked. “You want to go back to Abuja?”
“Yes........it's urgent.” I replied.
“Ehnnnn........ we use to get Abuja car from here, but most times they are private cars.
If you stand there,” pointing to a particular direction.
“You could be lucky enough to quickly get one.”
“Thank you ma.” I said.

As she made her way to a big shade. I could see the display of so many farms produce like tubers of yam, palm oil, cassava flour and others which were also displayed at other shades around.
After a while of waiting, the woman made gesture to me to come and sit down by the shade, to avoid the blistering sun.
Shortly, a luxury Jeep parked very close, but it wasn't going towards my direction.
The driver came down, opened the bonnet and got busy.
In few seconds, a man alighted from the backseat of the Jeep, he was above average height, with cool grey beards that were neatly shaved and was looking well lettered. I guess he wanted to stretch his legs.
The woman quickly greeted him while he waved briefly at her.
The woman turned to me speaking loudly.
“Aunty, assuming this jeep is heading to Abuja now, we would have just begged them to help you.”
The man glanced at me very briefly before speaking.
“Are you going to Abuja?”
“Yes sir.”
“Do you stay around or something?” He asked.
I shook my head.
“No sir.”
From his questions, obviously he wanted to know why I was there.
I got to my feet, moved closer to him and explained to him the emergency concerning the job interview.
Why I had to drop by and find my way back to Abuja.
He checked his watch. “But even if you get a car going to Abuja now, considering the hours before getting there, Do you think there is a way you can meet up with the job interview?”
Looking distressed, I spoke in a voice quavered with emotions.
“I thought about that, but I just want to make attempt, even if I get there later in the afternoon, at least I would appear at the venue.”
The man observed me very closely. Suddenly with a very commanding tone, he called his driver.
“Ahmed, get me my notepad in the car”
The driver quickly did as he said.

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The next morning, I was set to leave. Through the night, I had drawn my plan on how to totally put an end to our friendship.
To start with, I notified him.
“Dapo, I will be moving to Lagos very soon.”
“Lagos State?” He asked.
“Yes.”
“Why? what happened?”
“I got a transfer from the office.”
“A work transfer?”
“Yes.” I nodded.
Looking so concerned, he turned to me.
“Temilola, why not leave the company and come work with Dap-Davies groups. I am the CEO, and I can fix you to work anywhere you like.”
“But I love the telecoms where I work, besides the company is relying on my competence, hence the reason they want me to go and handle one of our new branch. It won't speak well of me to leave the company now.”
“But moving from Abuja to Lagos, isn't that inconvenient for you?”
“Dapo, it can't be that bad. I would definitely adjust.”
He was silent with a displeased look on his face.

About a month later, I haven't set my eyes on Dapo. I was so glad that my plan was working really well.
Dapo believed that I was in Lagos, so he never bothered to request us to see.
He only called to check up on me.
Gradually, I was breaking off from Dapo-Davies. One afternoon, I closed very early at the office because I was feeling sick, getting home I took some analgesics and went to bed.
The next morning, I felt very better, so I resumed back to work. I didn't stay too long at the office, I closed quite early so I could get some rest.
As I got down from the cab, a young lady hopped out of a car parked very close to my gate. She seemed to have been waiting for me. Confidently she walked up to me
“Hello! I am sure you are Lola Philips?”
“How may I help you?” I asked.
Tutu came out of the gate and saw us two together, she stood and watched curiously from few inches away.
"My name is Tega, a journalist and a blogger.”
Very briefly, she shared her intention.
“Forgive me Lola if have been stalking you, I am only doing my job.
Though the world is yet to know, but Tega here already do. So ................. tell me how does it feel like dating a famous business magnate?”
“Sorry, I don't understand you.”
“Oh come off it Miss Lola Philips, I have my eyes everywhere. I see you two all the time when you hang out.........................in fact, those two times that you both spent the night in his residence, I was very much aware.”

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“Thank you.” I said, then, we both vacated the suite.

Once I was back at the apartment, after Dapo Davies and I left the suite. I couldn't find Tutu anywhere around the house, I knew she had gone for her morning exercise.
I lay on the sofa propped up against the throw pillows. As I lay, I fell into deep thought.
The thought of all that had happened in the last two weeks. how Tutu and I met Dapo Davies, my journey down home for my mum' s surgery and all that went down between Dapo-Davies and I.
All these thoughts settled on me, as I drifted away in reflection.
About twenty minutes later, Tutu came in and she was surprised to see me.
“Lola!” She exclaimed.
“I wasn't expecting you so soon.”
Eagerly, she dragged a chair. sitting very close to me, she realized a moody expression on my face. Speaking very softly.
“Are you okay?” she asked.
I nodded without speaking. She paused for a while observing me before speaking again.
“Lola, you don't look bright. Are you sored? I could help you with some hot water.”
In a very low tone I responded. “Tutu, I am not sored, as a matter of fact, nothing happened between Dapo Davies and I.”
A concerned expression settled on Tutu's face.
“Wait a minute, did he go for another business meeting again?”
“Of course not, we were together all through the night.”
She cuts in. “And throughout the night, you mean nothing happened between you two?”
Tutu could be very inquisitive.
“Tell me nowwwww...............” She urged.
“Ok ...........we made out..........almost made love, but trust me nothing happened.”
“Why, what happened, something went wrong?” She questioned me, itching to hear everything that went down.

At that point, I just thought that I shouldn't let out too many things about myself.
Suddenly I sat upright, my mouth twitched with laughter.
“Tutu must I tell you everything?” I asked jokingly
“Lola please nowwwww...........” She pressed curiously.
“Ok.” I cleared my throat.
“What do you want to know?”
“You said you guys made out, but nothing happened ...........why?”
I shrugged slightly.
“I was also surprised when the whole thing happened, we were almost getting down, suddenly he stopped and said he didn't want to hurt me.”
Looking confused Tutu asked.
“He didn't want to hurt you? What does he mean by that?”
“I wouldn't know, all I know is that he made it point clear to me that he is already engaged to someone, and he just finds it pretty difficult to get involved with me.”
Tutu interjected “Does it mean that he was already developing soft feelings for you?”
Dismissing her thought.
“Tutu, Dapo-Davies never mentioned that to me, both of us only had a deal which we have finalized. So, speculating if he has feelings for me or not would only make me look desperate to have him. He stated it point clear that he is already engaged, and you know what that means.”
Tutu nodded admittedly.
“Lest I forget, he gave me five hundred dollars.”
Tutu was astonished.
“Five hundred dollars! .......that's close to two hundred thousand-naira, Na wa o. Is like this Dapo-Davies doesn't spend naira at all. But to be candid Lola, how do you see this guy?” Tutu asked.

“Sincerely, I think he is a very nice person and very considerate too, though he is not very friendly, and I think most people are likely to mistake that as being proud. Just as you and I did earlier, but............personally I don't think he is proud.”
She focused her eyes steadily on me, as if she wanted to hear more about him. While I pushed the topic aside.
“Please Tutu, enough of Dapo Davies, let's forget about him. I am thinking of going home to see my mum.”
Hastily she asked. “Any problem?”
“Not at all, I just thought I didn't spend enough time with her after the surgery, you remember I travelled back unplanned. Moreover, Marian needs to resume back to school.”
Tutu nodded. “I think that's necessary, so when do you plan leaving?”
“Couple of days.”
“That's okay.” She said.
Suddenly, a little sad look crossed her face.
“Lola I am very hungry, but right now I am just too tired to cook.”
“Don't worry, let me change my cloth, I will prepare something for breakfast.”
She gave a wide grin while I walked into the bedroom.

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“Lola, are you still a virgin?” I fumbled with the duvet around me, I was speechless.

I didn't know what to do. If I should keep mute or say yes, because indeed I was a virgin.
He stared at me stunned for few seconds, he asked again in a low tone.
“Lola, I just asked you a question, are you still a virgin?”
I managed to look at him in the face, I realized a serious expression was spread over his face. To save the drama, in a voice so low, I murmured.
“Ok ............yes I am.”
“And you put me in this mood.” He questioned.
Looking quite confused, I questioned back
“What do you mean put you in the mood? I never stopped you, but you did voluntarily.”
He leaned his back against the headboard of the bed, looking thoughtful for several minutes, he didn't utter a word. Suddenly he put on his cloth and climbed down the bed, then he seated himself on one of the couches. Instantly, my heart was pounding really fast.
“Am I a taboo to him or what?” I thought.
A little while, I wore my night wear and after putting myself together, I joined him on the couch.
“Dapo, I didn't stop you from doing what you wanted, but you voluntarily did, besides am kind of lost here, can you just talk to me.”
He turned to me observing me very carefully, still he didn't say a word.
After a while of persuading, I got pissed off, then I snapped at him.
“If only I haven't taken money from you, and that's the only reason I feel indebted to you.
If not, I won't be doing all these.”
His mood changed as he appeared shocked by my reaction.
Angrily I spoke again.
“Jeez! you make it look like am begging you to get me laid.”
I walked away and sat at the edge of the bed. A little while, he came to sit next to me. Sounding very remorseful.

“Lola, I am sorry, first off I was kind of shocked to see a matured lady who isn't experienced coming for a trip like this. Besides l..... am ......a public figure and we are vulnerable to blackmails.
Anybody might want to blackmail for money and they can come through anybody just to do that.”
I paid a close attention to him, as he continued.
“And Before you know it, different tabloids and blogs would have your allegations all over their pages.
So, I was only trying to be careful. But.........am sorry about my attitude.”
I nodded swiftly.
He pulled me to himself and held me close for a moment, he held my face in his two hands and kissed me gently and then passionately.
Suddenly, he stopped, looking quite uncertain, then he murmured.
“I think we should catch some sleep.”
“Sleep?” I asked
“Lola, you made a statement that you are indebted to me, I don't want you to see it that way, in fact, let's forget about the deal, the money and everything.”
“Are you sure?” I asked curiously.
“Lola, am only trying to be sensitive to your feelings. firstly, you won't tell me that your virginity doesn't mean something to you. Secondly, there is possibility of soft feelings, if we end up making love.
I am not married though, but am already engaged, and I wouldn't want to break your heart.”
His personality really touched me. that moment, I felt very bad, because I knew, have had a wrong impression of him before then.

The next morning, we were both set to vacate the suite.
“Lola, in couple of days I would be leaving for the U.S to see my fiancée.
I want to believe that I have not hurt you in any way.”
I shook my head. “Not at all.”
He brought out his wallet, and gave me five hundred dollars.
“Just buy yourself something you like.”
I smiled coyly and collected the money.
“Thank you.” I said, then, we both vacated the suite.


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Immediately I got into the car, Dapo opened his arms inviting me to give him a hug, gently I did.
“Why didn't you make your hair?” He asked.
“Workload at the office, though my wigs have been helpful.”
“Wig or no wig, you look beautiful.” He said.
I gave a half smile.
“Thank you.” I muttered.
Expecting him to begin the topic, rather we both kept silent for few minutes while he focused his eyes on me.
“Lola, I really missed you. Didn't you miss me?”
Deep down, I knew I really missed him too. But I didn't mention it, rather I looked away. Gently, he moved my face back and kissed me. I was too weak to resist him, lightly I responded and we kissed slowly, then intensely. Promptly, we both stopped, as we were almost left short of breath.
He fixed his eyes on me with an intense longing written across his face.
“Let’s go to my residence................pleeeeeease Lola.” He pleaded.
I stared blankly and couldn’t say no.

I lay close to Dapo in his chilly bedroom. All I could hear was the silence of the night.
After avoiding Dapo for sometimes, I wished I could say we never made out again. It was few minutes after we had freshened up and we're almost fallen asleep.
Suddenly, a call came through Dapo's phone, swiftly he took a look
“Oh, young bro” He mentioned.
“Hey! big head” Their conversation began, after few minutes into their conversation, he mentioned.
“I would have loved you to speak with Lola, but my baby is asleep.” I couldn't hear the voice from the end of the phone, but from Dapo's response, I knew he was questioning Dapo about his fiancée.
“You don't have to remind me that I already have a fiancée, I wish I can fight this feelings, but.....................I can't help it.”
Dapo paused to listen to his brother. they chatted for a while before he hung up. He turned to me and stroked my hair back before he tucked himself into bed. Everything Dapo said in his conversation lingered in my mind. I wasn't surprised at his confession though, but I was bothered that his engagement was at stake.
I just have to start withdrawing myself again, I quickly thought. But this time, I had to stick to my decision.

The next morning, I was set to leave. Through the night, I had drawn my plan on how to totally put an end to our friendship.
To start with, I notified him.
“Dapo, I will be moving to Lagos very soon.”
“Lagos State?” He asked.
“Yes.”
“Why? what happened?”
“I got a transfer from the office.”
“A work transfer?”
“Yes.” I nodded.
Looking so concerned, he turned to me.
“Temilola, why not leave the company and come work with Dap-Davies groups. I am the CEO, and I can fix you to work anywhere you like.”

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I didn't inform her that I was already on my way.

After about four hours of a road trip, l was already standing right in front of our apartment, I opened the door gently and as I came in Tutu jumped up and screamed with joy. She was overly excited to see me.
I dropped my bag, then settled on the sofa.
“Lola, but you told me you would be coming by next week.”
Tutu asked.
“Yeah, that's true but, I got a message from Dapo-Davies, so I really don't want to give him excuse, so he won't start thinking that am avoiding him after collecting his money.”
Tutu nodded approvingly. “You are right though.”
“So how is your mum?”
“Trust me, the surgery was super successful, and she is now very better.”
“Wow! that's a good news.”
Tutu brought out some apples I bought on my way down, she washed and settled for some, while she gave me some gist.

Its Friday evening, I was supposed to meet with Dapo-Davies by 8pm. As at 8.30pm, I was still stuck in a traffic. This time, Tutu didn't follow me because, we both agreed that it won't be necessary.
At 9.15pm, I was already at the reception, without wasting much time I was quickly directed to his suite.
I used the elevator and, in few minutes, I was standing in front of Dapo. I made my way in, as he opened the door.
“I am sorry, I was stuck in traffic.”
He nodded swiftly. “It's ok, I thought as much.”
Already, my body was kind of sticky due to the stress, so I changed into a bathrobe so that I can take a shower.
“Will you like to take anything?” He asked.
Feeling quite tired, I responded
“Lightly cold juice will do.”
I dashed into the bathroom and took my bath, afterwards I changed to my night wear then settled for my drink, which really made me feel relaxed.
I climbed the bed, and pulled the duvet around me, at this time he was busy with his phone. Somehow, I became uptight, then I felt slightly nervous again.
Suddenly, he switched off his phone and turned, gazing intensely at me, I couldn't read his expression, and that got me more nervous. I tried to get myself relaxed, but his unsmiling face wasn't helping.
He moved closer to me, and kissed me slightly on the lips, he moved down and buried his face on my neck sniffing me very gently. He raised his head and kissed me on the lips, he kissed me gently and then deeply. He wrapped his arm around me and held me tightly, still kissing me so passionately, he fumbled with my night wear, as he attempted to slip my night wear off my body, I cringed.
He stopped what he was doing, and gazed at me carefully, bringing his face very close to mine. then I whispered to his ears.
“Please.......can......you ......... switch off the light.”

He didn't object, rather he simply stretched his hand around the headboard and switched off the light, then he turned on the side lamp, so we won't be in total darkness.
He took off his night T-shirt, and pulled me so closely that I could feel his heart hammering against my chest. He brought his mouth down to my lips again and began to kiss me so passionately, finally he slipped my cloth off me.
I said a little prayer inside of me
“God let him never ask for a oral, Gosh! I am so going to mess up.............”
It was almost thirty minutes of making out, then I began to feel uncomfortable because my legs were already weak.
He stopped at once, then got himself protected. he lifted himself onto me and kissed me again.
He tried to proceed Suddenly, I cringed and held the duvet tightly, he paused and tried to put me at ease. Again, he tried to have his way, this time I shut my eyes and held my breath. Distinctively baffled, he finally came down.
Staring at me so closely, I could feel his breath, we held our gaze in silence. Gently with a very deep tone, he broke the silence.
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He half waved his hand without speaking. I took my bag, and left the suite.

That morning when I got home, Tutu was burning with curiosity, she asked too many questions at a time, and I narrated to her all that went down.
“Lola I am so happy the money is complete at once, you already had fifty thousand before now and another hundred thousand from him.”
“Yes, I am happy too, but............I now feel indebted to him, how I really wished the whole thing is a done deal already.”
“That won't be a problem.” She said, dismissing my worries.
“So, what's your plan?” She asked me.
“First thing tomorrow, I intend travelling home to see my mum.”
“So soon.” She exclaimed
“Tutu, I just thought there is no point delaying, since the money has been completed.”
She nodded. “That's true though.”
“But, I will have to see aunty Ella today, and also change the hundred dollars on me.”
“Awwwwwww......... missing you already.”
“Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it.”
Tutu followed me as I made my way to the bedroom.

The time was about 6.50am in the morning, I was already set to travel home to see my mum.
Tutu helped me with the small travel box, while we stepped out of the gate to get a cab.
In a short while, a cab stopped by, then I hopped in.
“Lola, please give my regards to mum.” Tutu said.
“I will.”
She waved at me, as the cab drove off.

After about four hours of a road trip, I was already at home standing by the gate.
After pressing the gate bell, I waited patiently. In a split second, David came to open the gate.
Looking so surprised to see me, I hugged him.
Before we could make our way in, Elizabeth alighted from the bike and rushed forward to greet me.
Elizabeth was our domestic help, she always assisted mum whenever Marian was off to school.
David and Elizabeth both helped with my luggage.
Getting into the house, everyone had a share of the junk food I got along the way, while I gave to David the couple of t-shirts, I got for him earlier in the month. Mum and Marian were so excited to see me.

Without wasting so much time, I proceeded to see our family doctor at the hospital since he had suggested that I should see him in regards to mum's surgery. It was already late in the evening, I sat next to my mum in her room, after everyone had gone to bed. We both deliberated and agreed on when she would leave for the surgery.

Suddenly she paused, then took a careful look at me. Of course, I was lost at that moment.
“Mum.........why are you staring at me that way?” I spoke quietly.
She tapped the seat gently, implying that I should sit closer, which I did.
“Temilola, I want you to be sincere with me, because I have heard a lot of things that some ladies involve themselves in these days…............. Temilola, I hope you haven't been lured into all those sugar - daddy of a thing?”
Immediately, I felt quite uncomfortable, but I quickly dismissed her.
“Mum, you already know the answer to that is No.”
After a while we both went to bed.

Mum got discharged from the hospital four days after her surgery, since she was recuperating very quickly.
We were both seated in the living room one evening, as I tried to make some fruits for her, suddenly a message popped in on my phone. Seeing that it was Dapo - Davie's message, I quickly went through it.
And the message read –
“Hoping to see you this weekend, what about that?”

I was close to replying him that I wasn't around, but I changed my mind.
So he won't think otherwise, not after paying me some money.
Then, I decided to change my plans of spending more time with my mum.
Moreover, she was already recovering very quickly.
After deciding, I quickly replied him.

“When? What time? And where?”

“Friday,8.00pm and Same venue.” He replied.

I notified everyone a day before I travelled, of course they all expressed how much they would miss me, while I promised that in no time, I would come home again to check on mum.
The night before I travelled, mum and I talked at length, and definitely she prayed for me.
The next morning, I decided to take Tutu by surprise. I didn't inform her that I was already on my way.

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Quickly reminding myself why I came around, I summoned courage, then I tapped him from behind.
Then he turned to me.
Sounding like not knowing what to say, I spoke very quietly.
“Sorry........... I am.........not sleeping.”
With a serious expression on his face, he asked.
“Why? you should be sleeping by now.”
Looking quite confused, I muttered "but I………………. came here on a purpose."
He smiled faintly. That minute, I felt kind of embarrassed. Then he nodded swiftly.
“I get that.” he said with his face looking very sleepy.
“You see, have been out all day, and quite very busy too. Right now, I have a headache, and what I need is a good sleep.”
I bit my lips staring at him.
“Let's do it this way..........reschedule to meet another time, though...........I'll pay your money now, so it doesn't look like I wasted your time. But...............you will have to come back.”
Gosh! an upfront payment or what? And I would have to pass through another anxiety agaaaainnnn...........I thought.
He reached for his phone, and punched in my details. With a very deep voice he murmured.
“You should get the alert soon.” Then, he slid back into the duvet.

At that moment, I had a mixed feeling. I was bothered that I would have to come back again, but at the other way round, he has done the most important. The time was close to 4.00am. I couldn't even get a wink of sleep. Suddenly, notification message came in on my phone, he had credited my account with A hundred thousand Naira. A surprise look settled on my face, I turned to catch a glimpse of him, obviously he was fast asleep. I waited impatiently for the dawn to break.

At about 6.30am, I was all dressed up to leave. He sat up on the bed, still looking sleepy while he punched my digits in his phone." My schedules in the next couple of days are quite tight, so let's meet by next week, better still I will give you a call."
He reached for his wallet and brought out a hundred-dollar bill.
"For your transport, I will see you again."
Before I could say thank you, he threw himself back to bed. Quietly I mentioned. "Thank you."
He half waved his hand without speaking. I took my bag, and left the suite.


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His politeness took me by surprise. I picked my bag and followed him.

We both stepped into the elevator, in few minutes we arrived at his suite.
“Make yourself comfortable.” he turned the Ac on, and then the TV.
“I will be going back to the meeting, just in case you need anything, you call the room service.”
I nodded.
He opened a briefcase, brought out something like documents, then he left the room.

At that time, the anxiety in me had subsided, I caught a glimpse of the suite, the couches in white were encrusted with gold, coupled with the spring signatory bed, they were classic.
I proceeded to the suite bathroom. From the shower seat, to the soap dispenser, hand dryer, towel hooks etc. everything were so modern. The whole suite was a perfect definition of luxurious.
I settled in one of the couches, then the thought quickly crossed my mind to verify if Tutu has gotten home. Instantly I took my phone and we chatted for a while.

Afterwards, I decided to freshen up, then slid into my nightwear. It was about 12.15 am, and yet he wasn't back. I thought of chatting with Tutu again but, I knew she would be fast asleep by then.
For me at that point, sleeping was quite impossible, how I really wanted the night to quickly pass by.
I sat on the bed leaning my back on the headboard, different thoughts crossed my mind.
Vividly, I remembered how Aunty Ella sounded it to my ears, never to have unprotected sex, no matter the amount he offers to give me. I took a deep breath.

The time was about few minutes past 2am, of course, when it comes to sleep, you can't trick mother nature, before I knew it, I started dozing off. Abruptly, I woke up and rubbed my hand across my face, then the temperature of the room was already cold.
Finally, I slithered down and pulled the duvet around me.

About twenty minutes later, I heard the sound of the door, then I opened my eyes and saw Dapo-Davies came in.
He dropped his phones on the table and threw himself on the couch.
I became still and watched him from the bed where I was lying.
I guessed he believed I was fast asleep. A call came through one of his phones, he picked up and spoke with a commanding tone.
“Kelvin, whatever appointment anyone has with me today, please reschedule, right now am exhausted, ok?”

He pushed himself up from the couch at once, and in a short while, he had freshened up.
He settled on the bed, and pulled the duvet around himself. At that point, I was expecting to feel a tap on my body but, surprisingly he turned his back to me. I was dumbfounded for few minutes.
Quickly reminding myself why I came around, I summoned courage, then I tapped him from behind.


To be cont'd


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