Within few minutes, kelvin joined us, then ushered us in to an executive lounge.
He beckoned to us.
“Ladies please make yourselves comfortable.”
He excused himself and hurried out of the lounge. The lounge looked so extravagant with every object appearing expensive. There was adequate privacy, it was just Tutu and I
“This hotel is indeed a five star hotel, I heard about it couple of times, but I never knew it was as exotic as this.” Tutu said.
Within minutes, kelvin returned along with a wait - staff pushing a drink trolley. The wait staff welcomed us. He brought out a bottle of red wine, placed it on the table, then a medium tray containing grilled chicken. Kelvin took the wine, and popped the cork, placing it on the table.
He spoke briefly.
“Ladies, I am sorry about this..........actually my boss has an urgent meeting with some clients from China, so right now, he is very busy, but am sure he will join you soon.” Tutu and I nodded almost in unison.
Kelvin turned to Tutu. “Tutu seeing you again, I would have really loved to have a long talk with you. but..........right now. I have very urgent stuff to attend to.”
Tutu nodded.
“I understand, and thanks for all these.” Tutu pointed to the table.
Kelvin waved his hand aside.
“That's nothing............And if you need anything, do give me a call.” he walked hurriedly towards the door.
I took a deep breath.
“Are you ok?” Tutu asked.
“I am.” I muttered.
We both drank on, but I couldn't eat the chicken because I was edgy.
About twenty minutes later, Tutu who got carried away by the TV, seemed not to be bothered about the time. Looking worried already, I called.
“Tutu.”
She startled, and turned to me, looking questioningly.
“Don't you think it is getting late, I mean............I am not comfortable with you staying out late.”
Tutu glanced through her watch and sighed.
Deep down, I really wished Tutu could still stay behind, but I thought about her safety going back home.
“I think you should start leaving, so that you can get home on time.”
She hissed slightly, making several attempts to call Kelvin on phone. But she couldn't reach him.
After about another few minutes, I insisted that she had to leave.
Reluctantly, Tutu got to her feet, I saw her off outside the reception, then I settled back at the lounge.
Somewhat like the anxiety in me just got worsened by the situation. At that point, it dawned on me that I was all alone.
“I haven't even seen him at all.” I mumbled looking so frustrated. I reached for my phone and got myself busy with it. Soon I got engrossed by some games.

Just in a moment, I heard the door gently opened, briefly I raised my head. Unexpectedly, a young man about six feet plus appeared before me, he was tall and well built. From his physical appearance, you could tell that he was a gym freak.
Immediately, I could remember his face. I became extremely edgy, but I tried to put myself in check. He walked confidently towards me, and as he approached closely, he stretched out one of his hands - As if to say come and say hello to me. I rose to my feet, while he held me fairly close to himself. I caught a whiff of his perfume......... " GOODNESS " it was so fresh and pleasant.
“Lola right?” he spoke with a husky voice.
Responding very quietly. "Yes, I am Lola."
“And I am Dapo-Davies. CEO Dap -Davies groups.”
Our eyes met, and I realized he was staring at me intensely, I looked away instantly as I was unable to hold his gaze. I could say Tutu was right, he kept a straight face, his face didn't look smiley at all, but despite, I must say he was a good-looking guy.
“I am so sorry to have kept you waiting. I am having an official meeting with my business partners from China, but something urgently came up, so.......... am likely to take more time, please do bear with me.”
I nodded,
then he gestured. “Let me take you to the suite so that you can relax.”
His politeness took me by surprise. I picked my bag and followed him.


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Somehow, I found an immense relief in her last few words.

I resigned myself to my fate, and decided to brood over nothing, which really helped me to sleep fairly well all through the night.
I got down from the bed and stretched my body.
A white note placed on the table caught my eye, I picked it up and it read

“I stepped out, would be back shortly. I noticed you were having a good sleep, So I didn't want to disturb you.”

“I indeed slept deeply, for me not to know when Tutu stepped out.” I mumbled
After brushing my teeth, I settled for a glass of fruit juice. Of course, I never gave up on job haunting, I settled before my laptop and began to check through my email box.

Soon enough, Tutu was standing right before me in the living room, she held a fitted red coloured dress, urging me to come and wear it.
“I am sure it will be so nice on you, come and try it on.”
I kept still looking at her with unreadable expression on my face. Again, she brought out a sheer baby doll nightwear, glaring at it adoringly and she said.
“He would definitely love this on you.”
“Oh please.” I shot back, looking quite displeased. Tutu was astounded by my sudden reaction.
“Lola, did I do something wrong?” She asked.
I looked away and didn't reply.
“Stop this Lola, don't make me feel bad, did I say something wrong?” She sounded worried, while I spoke annoyingly.
“Tutu, your actions show you are not sensitive to my feelings.”
Looking emotional, Tutu dropped the clothes and sat next to me.
I went on
“Obviously you know why I agreed to go for an immoral trip like this, Tutu you know it's because I am left with no other option.” My voice sounding remorseful.
“Lola I didn't mean it that way, but all the same, I am sorry.”
I nodded briefly. “It's ok.”
A concerned expression settled on my face. “Tutu, I really don't get this. we both knows that you are quite pressed on cash, why do you have to go out of your way to buy all these? To me, it is like we are trying to impress this guy.”
Tutu gave me a questioning look.
“Isn't this same guy you condemned few days ago, you said he was not welcoming and appeared so proud. Jeez…………… I don't like him already.”
“Lola I think you should just ignore his character, and focused on what you need.”
“Exactly what I planned to do.” I replied.
She adjusted on the sofa, and made a quick start.
“Lola, now let's talk about the real business. Kelvin and I have spoken on phone, he already sent me the hotel address. Dapo - Davies would be expecting you by 8pm. So, my plan is that, we will leave here by 7.pm.”
“We?” I asked curiously.
“Yes we, you and I. Lola I would accompany you down to the hotel but, the moment I am sure you are in safe hands, then I will take my leave.”
I gave a little nod of acknowledgement.
“Thank you, Tutu.” I said, feeling kind of relieved.

I decided to discuss with aunty Ella on phone, instead of going down to see her.
That might take more time, I quickly thought out. I reached for my phone at once, and quickly made a call through to her.
I updated her on the arrangements, which she was quite comfortable with.
Gradually, as the time approaches, the anxiety in me increased.

Later in the evening, Tutu and I were seated at the hotel reception, waiting for kelvin.
As we did, I looked around. The sight of the environments got me captivated so much, that I almost forgot about the anxiety in me. The hotel vicinity was simply breath-taking. Within few minutes, kelvin joined us, then ushered us in to an executive lounge.


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“Aunty Ella, I just want to be alone.”
I said in a voice that one could hardly hear.
I made my way to the door while she stared at me worriedly.

In no time, I was already in a cab heading home. All manners of thought jostled for attention in my mind. Suddenly the sound of my phone interrupted my thought, reluctantly I reached for it from my bag. Seeing that it was my mum, I cleared my throat and quickly picked my call.
“Hello mummy.”
Addressing me in her usual way.
“Temilola, how are you my daughter?” I felt happy to hear from her, but at the same time, I was heartbroken. Apparently from her voice, one could easily tell that she was weak.
“But I thought Marian said you are better now mum?” I voiced out instantly, as I couldn't hide my feelings.
“Temilola, I am. See, I don't want you to get worried, I believe the good Lord will keep me for every one of you”
I muttered “Amen”
“Mummy, I am planning to come and see you very soon, I just want to put couple of things in order before travelling.”
“That's ok by me, I will be expecting you. besides I have really missed you.” her voice trailed off.
I feigned a smile.
“Missed you too mummy, I will give you a call when I get home, I am actually in a cab right now.”
“Ok dear” She responded, then I hung up.
My mum was s very loving mother, who cared intensely about her children, even before she lost her husband, she was quite closer to us than our Dad. I sighed deeply. The weakness in the sound of her voice had suddenly struck an acute fear into me. Unconsciously, I shut my eyes and imagined................ What if something bad happens to her? What if she dies…............. I snapped out of my thoughts at once. And very quickly, I beckoned to the driver.
“Please just drop me anywhere around here”
He tried to notify me. “But, we have not...........” I interjected.
“Sorry, I need to attend to something urgently.” I said.
As he cleared to park the car properly, I brought out some money and paid him. Apparently, he was listening to my conversation.
“Aunty sorry o.” He said as he collected the money.
I alighted from the taxi, then made my way back to aunty Ella's store.
Aunty Ella sat directly opposite me, with just few inches away. Our eyes were fixed on each other, and her look was questioning.
“Lola, are you sure about this? Because you look quite uncertain.”
I nodded slightly.
“Look dear, I don't want you to feel like am forcing you to yield to any sexual advances, but I just feel it's an opportunity for you to get the urgently needed money.”
I nodded again without saying a word.
“Lola are you sure about this?” She pressed.
“Aunty Ella I am sure, ...... Have made up my mind, I will go.”
She took hold of my hand and tried to put me at ease.
“Trust me, you would be fine.”
She took her phone, and made a call through to Tutu, informing her about my decision. After the conversation, she turned to me and spoke.
“Lola, importantly, whatever arrangement Tutu makes on how you would be meeting this guy, please ensure to let me know about it, I just want to ensure that you are fine.”
“Yes I will.” I almost felt that I was a toddler at that point.
“More also, there are couple of things you should know, when embarking on a trip like this, so ensure you see me before you go.” I nodded briefly.
She held me very closely and hugged me.
“Lola, promise me when you get home you will take a good nap, you are looking really stressed up.”
I shrugged slightly and said “I will try.”
Somehow, I found an immense relief in her last few words.

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I brought my head down in deep thought, while Tutu stared in silence.

I was speaking on the phone to Marian, when Tutu who had been out for a while came in.
She dropped her bag, sat next to me and waited for me to finish with the conversation.
“Is that Marian?” She asked.
I nodded.
She cleared her throat.
“I actually went to see aunty Ella concerning the surgery issue.” Tutu said and then continued.
“Though I would have really loved to do beyond this but, Lola you are quite aware that we just renewed the rent..............all I could afford right now is just twenty thousand naira, while Aunty Ella added thirty thousand from her purse.”
She brought out the wad of money from her bag and continued.
“Lola, I know this is quite small, but..................” I cut in.
“C'mon Tutu, you need not to explain things further, you have always given me your best, thanks all the same.”
“I am glad you understand.” She mentioned dropping the money on the table.
“Lola, I think the most important thing right now is to see how to complete the money........ That reminds me, Aunty Ella would like to see you urgently.” she added
“Definitely I would have to see her too, at least to appreciate her kind gesture.”
I got to my feet and prepared to leave.

At aunty Ella’s store, I shifted in the chair staring at Aunty Ella surprisingly, and scarcely believing what I was hearing. She paused for some minutes, staring back at me, then she continued.
“Lola don't see me as a bad influence, you know that on a good day, I would never advice you to do such. But........with the situation on ground, I think you should give it a second thought.”
Still staring at her in surprise, after a while i managed to speak. Picking my word carefully.
“Aunty Ella............... Where are all these coming from? You mean Tutu actually suggested that I should go and open my legs for a total stranger........... Dapo - Davies or whatever he is been called, and you are actually supporting that?”
She took a deep breath and leaned closer to me.
“Lola don't view things from that direction, am only concerned about your mum's health, delaying her treatment could pose a serious danger to her health, even her life.”
With a very serious expression on her face, she asked.
“Do you want to loose your mum?”
I swung my head back, staring blankly.
Aunty Ella pressed.
“Lola you can't afford to loose your mum now, because you still need her to stand by you and your siblings.”
At that moment, tears began to run down my face, while I wiped with the back of my hand.
For few seconds we were both in silence.
I put myself together, then stood up gently to leave, Aunty Ella got to her feet and held my hand softly.
“Lola.......talk to me.”
“Aunty Ella, I just want to be alone.”
I said in a voice that one could hardly hear. I made my way to the door while she stared at me worriedly.

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We both trooped out of the bedroom.

I was woken by the buzzing sound of my phone. I couldn't but wonder who it was at such early hour of the morning, I reached for my phone and realized it was Marian my younger sister. She was a year 2 student at the Uni. I was always very relaxed each time she is back from school, because she was always very helpful in guiding David, my younger brother and also to take good care of mum, since mum wasn't very strong. I lost my dad in a ghastly accident about four years ago, alongside my mum was also involved. the outcome of the accident, was the reason why my mum wasn't very fit. Why could she be calling me this early? I quickly thought.
“Hello Marian.”
“Aunty Lola, good morning.” Her voice sounding so low. Immediately, I felt very nervous.
“Are you alright?” I asked.
“Yes, I am fine.”
“But you don't sound ok.”
She paused for a moment before speaking.
“Actually, mum is in the hospital.”
I jerked up and sat upright on the bed.
“What happened to her?”
“She was admitted in the hospital two days ago......”
“Oh my God, did you just say two days ago.... why didn't you inform me before now, how could you keep such thing away from me?” She tried to explain.
“Aunty Lola, you know how mummy handles things, she insisted that, I should only tell you when she gets better, she didn't want you to get scared, though she is better now.” She added.
“Marian are you sure?” I asked, still feeling nervous.
“Yes, she is, the doctor even said she would be discharged today, but first we need to settle our bills.”
“So, how much is the bill?” I asked.
“About Eighteen thousand naira.” she said.
I sighed lightly. “Ok, I will see how I can send it to you.”
“Alright, but.......there is a problem.” she said in a sober voice.
“Marian, what is it?” The doctor said one of the tests she carried out, indicated that she has a medical condition that requires a surgery.”
“Surgery?” I exclaimed shrilly. Immediately, I became very weak and speechless.
“Aunty Lola are you there?” Marian asked.
“Yes, sure I am here with you.” Marian continued.
“Though, the doctor said her condition is not severe presently, but he advised us not to prolong the surgery as soon as we get the money.”
“So how much are we looking up to?”
“He said about one hundred and fifty thousand naira.”
“One hundred and fifty thousand naira?” I emphasized.
“Yes.” She replied.
I tried to hide my fear so that Marian won’t break down. Then I spoke gently.
“Ok, I'll see how I can gather that, but, first thing this morning, I will send the present hospital bill to you.”
“Alright.” She mentioned.
I hung up and let out a sigh of frustration. Tutu who had already woken asked me curiously.
“Who is in the hospital?”
“My mum.” I replied, then I explained everything to her.
At that moment tears were trickling down my face, Tutu moved closer and pacified me.
“Lola please don't cry.”
I tried to hold back my tears as I spoke.
“Tutu why won't I cry? I lost my Dad in an auto crash, because of this same accident, my mum hasn't been fit to resume to her catering job. The few millions daddy left in his bank account, is what we have all been living on. I became calm suddenly, and in a controlled voice, I pressed on.”
Tutu, have been so worried lately because the account is almost empty. Emphasizing on my words.
“Do you now see reason with me, why have been so desperate about getting a job.”
Tutu put her hand around my neck.
“Lola, I can imagine how you feel, but we still have to be grateful to God that her condition isn't yet severe according to the doctor.” She continued.
“The most important thing right now is to get the money for the surgery.”
I interrupted.
“Tutu, where do I get such money from, for Christ sake, I am yet to get a job.”
I brought my head down in deep thought, while Tutu stared in silence.

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“I am paying for their items.” He murmured.
Tutu and I stared at each other, then she turned to kelvin, picking her words.
“Kelvin......hope your boss won't think that we love free gifts, I mean do you think I should accept this?”
He cuts in. “Yes, you should accept it, because you never begged him for it, besides gifts shouldn't be rejected.”
After the payment, the cashier returned his debit card to him.
“Ok, then let's say thank you to him.” Tutu suggested.
Kelvin shrugged slightly, implying that, you are free if you want to. As kelvin walked away, Tutu grabbed my hand to follow her, but I restrained.
“C'mon Lola let's go and say thank you.” Tutu urged while I shot back.
“He paid for you not me because, I didn't buy anything, you did.”
She quickly hung her bag across my shoulder then walked very fast to catch up with Kelvin. I picked up her bag as it fell down from my shoulder, while I waited for her.

A while after we have returned from the mall, Tutu lay on the fluffy rug, while I sat on the sofa. We both focused on the TV in silence as we watched the Run Way Show. Tutu broke the silence.
“Lola, I am supposed to be excited that I met a celebrity today, but trust me I am not.”
“How do you mean?” I asked.
“This Dapo Davies appeared so proud to me, you need to see how unfriendly his face was.
“He didn't respond to you when you approached him?” I asked.
Tutu spoke reluctantly. “Hmmmmm.......... he responded, but the look on his face wasn't welcoming.”
“Thank goodness I didn't follow you.” I replied.
Tutu murmured. “Na wa for some rich people sha.”

It was about 6.30pm that same day, I sat with Tutu in the kitchen as she was doing the dishes. Soon, a call came in on Tutu's phone.
“Help me check who the caller is.” She said.
I quickly reached for the phone. “The name is kelvin.” I said.
“Oh, my hands are engaged, help me pick the call and place it on speaker.”
I did as she said. The very masculine voice came through the phone.
“Hello Tutu!”
“Hi kelvin!”
Tutu replied as she continued with the dishes.
He proceeded.
“Actually, I told my boss couple of things about you, he would like you to send him a good-looking lady who can keep his company. Like.............. spend the night with him.”
Tutu was caught unaware; she went silent for a while. Then she spoke hastily.
“Oh sure, I can quickly reach Sharon to do that.”
“No no no, I think he is specific about what he wants.” Kelvin said.
“How do you mean?” Tutu asked.
“He said he wants the lady you were together at the mall.”
There was startled silence before she spoke. “You mean Lola?”
“Yes, Dapo Davies wants Lola, I mean just to keep his company through the night.”
Immediately a disgust look settled on my face.
Tutu responded softly. “I am sorry, Lola doesn't do stuffs like that.”
He paused for a second. “She doesn't do stuff like that? but she is your friend”
“Yes, she is my friend, but.......”
He didn’t allow her to finish her sentence, he quipped in.
“You know what Tutu, you can talk to her, just try to do something.” He pressed.
“And in case you are able to convince her, then I would be expecting your call.”
“Huuuhhh....” Tutu let out a sigh of frustration.
“Alright.” she disconnected the call.
She could read it on my face that I was displeased by their phone conversation. I stood up and left the kitchen, immediately she came after me, and tried to explain things.
“Lola, why frowning so much at me?” I interjected.
“This is so disgusting, how on earth would he just request that you should send me down to him to spend the night, like I am a harlot or something?”
Tutu cuts in “I am just as surprised as you are.”
I gave her a questioning look.
“Come off it Lola, you are not insinuating that I told him something behind you, no...no, I won't do such thing, besides you heard the conversation and my response to him.”
Still looking slightly upset, I murmured.
“I heard that though.”
Tutu sighed. “Thank goodness you did.”
Playfully, she tried to tickle me, while I held her hands. We both trooped out of the bedroom.


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Some hours later, we sat at the dining to have lunch. Just as I settled down, a call came in on my phone. Surprisingly, it was Dapo's call. But reluctantly...... I ignored it.
“Won't you pick your call?” Tutu asked.
“Never mind.” I muttered.
Inquisitively, she grabbed the phone to check the caller .Then she turned to me looking so displeased.
“Frankly speaking Lola, don't you think you are going over board? I know you want to withdraw from Dapo-Davies. but, ignoring his call is not necessary. As a matter of fact, it is rude. And if you ask me, I would say this is self-punishment” She added.
“Self-punishment? I don't understand.”
“Cut it out Lola, you know what I am saying, you want to be with this guy, but you are depriving yourself.”
She moved closer to me then asked
“Can you boldly tell me that you have no feelings for him already?”
I stared at her in silence, but couldn’t reply.
“Lola, you can't hide from the truth forever, I suggest you should see him, then the two of you can sit down and talk, at least you will know where you both belong. Ignoring his calls isn't a good one.” She suggested.
I bit my lips looking thoughtful, shortly I got up with my phone to call Dapo. I held my phone closely to my ears, while I waited patiently for him to pick his call. I almost thought he was ignoring my call just like I did to him.
Suddenly, the voice came from the end of the phone.
“Temilola............” Sounding so calm.
I was so surprise to hear him call me by my full name, only my mum did. Suddenly I was short of words and couldn’t respond to him.
“You stopped hanging out with me, you totally avoided me. And now, you don't want to talk to me.”
“Hi Dapo!” I greeted him.
“Temilola, could things turn out this bad between us?” He asked.
Still, I didn't know what to say. I kept mute.
“So, for how long do you intend to keep away from us?”
Still I didn't talk.
“Temilola, are you there?”
“Yes I am.” My voice sounding so low.
“Ok, seems like you don't want to talk to me now, I will give you few minutes then call you back so that we can talk.”
“Ok.” Quietly I muttered, then he hung up.
I felt so relieved to hear that Dapo wanted us to talk. I just knew that was an opportunity to let him know my mind. For several minutes, I sat down putting my words together. I needed to sound as polite as I could so that Dapo won't feel offended in any way. So I got myself prepared before he would call back.
It was around 7pm when his call came in, without wasting much time ,I picked up.
“Hello!”
“Hi Lola! Are you home?” He asked.
“Yes, I am.”
“I am at your gate, come join me in the car.”
I stared blankly looking surprised.
“Ok, I will join you soon.”
I quickly put on my slippers to step out.
“Where are you going?” Tutu asked.
“Dapo said he is parked outside.”
“He came all the way down here?”
“I am surprised as well.” I replied. Then stepped out.
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.

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Soon enough, Aunty Ella saw me off, then I picked a cab and headed home.


A shopping bag was lying on the rug. Tutu handed over to me the fashion accessories she got for me, which I barely checked. I have turned down her gifts about couple of times, which she really felt bad about, so to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding, I always accepted whatever gift she bought for me.
“So, how was the interview?” she asked.
“I did my best, just hope it doesn't end up like every others.” I spoke reluctantly.
“C'mon Lola, I know it is not easy, but just try to be positive.”
I nodded slightly, then began to check through the nice accessories.


THE GIANT SUPERMALL is a very expensive one, where items are costlier than other supermarkets around. I watched Tutu checked through some skin products and explained to me the differences between the original and the imitation products. Suddenly she caught her breath.
“Oh my God!”
“What is it?” I asked curiously.
She whispered to me “look that way.”
Pointing carefully to a particular direction. I turned to look, but still couldn't understand her.
“I can't see anything.” I responded.
She whispered again. “That guy on white shirt.”
“Yes, I can see him, ...........so what?” I replied.
“Don't you know him?” I shook my head.
“I don't know him.” Tutu spoke with a lower tone.
“That's Dapo-Davies, a very famous multimillionaire business magnate.” She paused a moment. “Do you remember that magazine I bought of recent?”
I nodded. “Yes, I do.”
“That guy is the face on the cover page.”
I took a proper look at him. “Oh, that's true.” I admitted.
“Anyways, that isn’t why we are here.” I spoke dismissively.
As we were approaching the counter, a male voice interrupted us from behind.
“I just knew this was Tutu.” He said.
We both turned around to see who the intruder was. Tutu's face lit up with excitement.
“Kelvin!” she exclaimed.
They hugged each other as good friends would do. She proceeded.
“So surprised to see you, you came to shop?”
“Not really, I only accompanied my boss down here.”
“That reminds me” Tutu pressed.
“Michael told me you have left the insurance company where you use to work.” Kelvin nodded.
“That's true, I now work with Dap-Davy's Groups.”
“That should be Dapo-Davies' company?” Tutu asked.
“Yeah, you are right.”
“Is he the one you came with?” He nodded again.
“I thought as much, that I saw someone who looked so much like him somewhere around there.”
In a second Tutu paused. “oh, sorry meet my friend Lola. Lola, this is Kelvin, a friend of mine.”
Kelvin and I exchanged pleasantries. Gently, kelvin tapped Tutu at the back. Please I wouldn't want to keep my boss waiting, I only excused myself for few minutes, let's talk some other times. She nodded approvingly.
“I understand.”
“Alright ladies take care” As he turned to leave, he paused, then asked.
“What about Michael, does he still pay you well?”
Tutu smiled wryly. “He is still a very nice man.” She responded. That moment, I managed to hold my breath. I knew Michael was Tutu's sugar Daddy, but how come he knew about the whole thing? The question was at the tip of my tongue. Kelvin waved us good bye, then left in a hurry. I looked at Tutu with a keen eye.

“He just asked if Michael still pays you, he knows about your sugar daddy?”
She sighed. “Ok, he does, but we can't talk about that here.”
She dragged my hand. We made our way to the counter. Just in few minutes, Kelvin came back to us again. He spoke quietly.
“Ladies, my boss offered to pay for your items.”
Without waiting for our response, he passed a debit card to the cashier.
“I am paying for their items.” He murmured.


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I jolted awake, my eyes went straight to the clock, it was 2.15 pm.
“Oh my God, I totally drifted off” I mumbled.
I had gone for a job interview earlier in the morning and was so tired due to the heavy traffic, that made me drifted off on the sofa in the living room. l glanced through my watch again. The thought that Tutu had not returned from her outing crossed my mind, anyways she told me earlier that she won't be home on time. Tutu was my flat mate, we shared an apartment, she was a very caring friend, and a lover of adventure.
I leaned my head against the back of the sofa, as the thought of the just concluded job interview ran through my mind. In few minutes, I heard the sound of the gate thrown open. I peeped through the window, then saw Sharon hurrying towards our apartment. Before I could reach for the door, she rapped on it, afterwards I opened. Her face lit up with radiance.
“Hi Lola” she said.
“Hello Sharon, Is Tutu home?” She asked.
“No, she isn't” I replied.
“Damn!................................ I thought she would be back by now” sounding quite disappointed.
“Ok, let me drop this for her.”
She began to search through her bag, as she did, I took a glance at her appearance. Her accessories, shoes, wrist watch, bag, wig and others. “How expensive they looked” a little voice said inside of me. She handed the envelope to me. Please give her this money when she comes back, I won't be able to wait for her, I am in a hurry to somewhere. I collected the envelope.
“Thank you” she said and made her way to the gate.
I shut the door and dropped the envelope on the table, then settled back on the sofa. The Tutu I knew never gallivanted around different men. But she never hid the fact that she had a sponsor (sugar - daddy), which was Michael. Michael was so addicted to Tutu that he never for once replaced her as his mistress. At the other hand, Tutu really knew how to play her game, as she only stuck to Michael. But always solicited for (clients) different well-to-do men for both Sharon and Mimi. Sharon and Mimi were high-toned call-girls, of course they were both obligated to pay Tutu her own share after every hook-up deal. Despite that I always discouraged Tutu, I still couldn’t deny the fact that she made an average living from her lifestyle.
I reached for my handbag, and brought out my phone. I have missed three calls already.
“Oh, it's aunty Ella” I murmured.
Aunty Ella was a friend and a big sister to Tutu and I, she loved to always have us around her, especially me. I knew she wanted to ask me about the job interview, but since I was bored, I decided to go and see her. I grabbed my handbag and made my way to the door. At aunty Ella's store, I sat with my legs popped up on the sofa. After giving her a feedback on how the job interview went, she persuaded me.
“Lola, I know it is not easy, especially after several job interviews, but please, try to cheer up”
I nodded with a faint smile.
“Let me send one of my staffs to get us lunch” she suggested.
I shook my head. “No aunty Ella, I just do not have the appetite to eat” I responded.
“Ok, at least you will take some juice.”

Without waiting for my response, she proceeded to the fridge and brought out a bottle of juice with two cups. As we drank on, she began to show me some new arrivals in her store. Just when I was engrossed by the sight of the beautiful goods, a call came in on my phone. I checked the caller it was Tutu.
“Hello Tutu!”
She began to whine. “Lola where are you now, have been at home waiting for you”
“Really?” I chuckled. “Tutu you always left me alone in that house for days and I have never complained, you have only stayed for few minutes........” Tutu interrupted.
“You know I always miss you more, just come back already.”
“Alright, I'll join you soon.” I hung up.
Soon enough, Aunty Ella saw me off, then I picked a cab and headed home.


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After sometimes, Dapo was quick to realize that I was avoiding him. I knew he didn't want to be seen as a stalker, then he also stopped calling me.
About two weeks later, Dapo and I didn't communicate. I propped myself up with the pillows on the sofa while his thoughts occupied my mind.
I thought of how he often called to check up on me, how he always pampered me...............I knew I missed him. I held my phone and scrolled through the pictures I took at his residence. Suddenly, Tutu barged in on me and caught me in the act. But she pretended like she didn't. Some hours later, we sat at the dining to have lunch. Just as I settled down, a call came in on my phone. Surprisingly, it was Dapo's call. But reluctantly...... I ignored it.
“Won't you pick your call?” Tutu asked.
“Never mind.” I muttered.
Inquisitively, she grabbed the phone to check the caller .Then she turned to me looking so displeased.
“Frankly speaking Lola, don't you think you are going over board? I know you want to withdraw from Dapo-Davies. but, ignoring his call is not necessary. As a matter of fact, it is rude. And if you ask me, I would say this is self-punishment” She added.
“Self-punishment? I don't understand.”
“Cut it out Lola, you know what I am saying, you want to be with this guy, but you are depriving yourself.”
She moved closer to me then asked
“Can you boldly tell me that you have no feelings for him already?”
I stared at her in silence, but couldn’t reply.
“Lola, you can't hide from the truth forever, I suggest you should see him, then the two of you can sit down and talk, at least you will know where you both belong. Ignoring his calls isn't a good one.” She suggested.
I bit my lips looking thoughtful, shortly I got up with my phone to call Dapo. I held my phone closely to my ears, while I waited patiently for him to pick his call. I almost thought he was ignoring my call just like I did to him.
Suddenly, the voice came from the end of the phone.
“Temilola............” Sounding so calm.
I was so surprise to hear him call me by my full name, only my mum did. Suddenly I was short of words and couldn’t respond to him.
“You stopped hanging out with me, you totally avoided me. And now, you don't want to talk to me.”
“Hi Dapo!” I greeted him.
“Temilola, could things turn out this bad between us?” He asked.
Still, I didn't know what to say. I kept mute.
“So, for how long do you intend to keep away from us?”
Still I didn't talk.
“Temilola, are you there?”
“Yes I am.” My voice sounding so low.
“Ok, seems like you don't want to talk to me now, I will give you few minutes then call you back so that we can talk.”
“Ok.” Quietly I muttered, then he hung up.
I felt so relieved to hear that Dapo wanted us to talk. I just knew that was an opportunity to let him know my mind. For several minutes, I sat down putting my words together. I needed to sound as polite as I could so that Dapo won't feel offended in any way. So I got myself prepared before he would call back.
It was around 7pm when his call came in, without wasting much time ,I picked up.
“Hello!”
“Hi Lola! Are you home?” He asked.
“Yes, I am.”
“Am right at your gate, come join me in the car.”


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After sometimes, Dapo was quick to realize that I was avoiding him. I knew he didn't want to be seen as a stalker, then he also stopped calling me.
About two weeks later, Dapo and I didn't communicate. I propped myself up with the pillows on the sofa while his thoughts occupied my mind.
I thought of how he often called to check up on me, how he always pampered me...............I knew I missed him.
I held my phone and scrolled through the pictures I took at his residence.
Suddenly, Tutu barged in on me and caught me in the act. But she pretended like she didn't.

Some hours later, we sat at the dining to have lunch. Just as I settled down, a call came in on my phone. Surprisingly, it was Dapo's call.
But reluctantly...... I ignored it.
“Won't you pick your call?” Tutu asked.
“Never mind.” I muttered.
Inquisitively, she grabbed the phone to check the caller .
Then she turned to me looking so displeased.
“Frankly speaking Lola, don't you think you are going over board? I know you want to withdraw from Dapo-Davies. but, ignoring his call is not necessary. As a matter of fact, it is rude. And if you ask me, I would say this is self-punishment” She added.
“Self-punishment? I don't understand.”
“Cut it out Lola, you know what I am saying, you want to be with this guy, but you are depriving yourself.”
She moved closer to me then asked
“Can you boldly tell me that you have no feelings for him already?”
I stared at her in silence, but couldn’t reply.


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Close to my residence, Dapo parked while we had a conversation .

" Lola , i really appreciate you for coming around . "

" You are welcome . "
"I don't think i can pretend about this Lola...................you see have always liked you , but now................... am already infatuated with you. "

" Oh no Dapo............................you don't have to be too hasty to conclude. besides we are two adults, It's normal for intimacy to set in . "

" Are you saying you feel nothing for me Lola ? "
" Even if I do , i should remind myself that you are already engaged to another woman . "
" But you were never aware , i told you myself . and i can as well hide it from you . "

" Believe me , i appreciate that . " I replied .
" So when am I seeing you again ? "
" I don't know . "
" Then we will talk on phone . "
" Alright then . "
I attempted to open the door , but he held me back .
" Not untill i steal my kiss from you . "
He moved closer , and pecked my cheek .
" See you soon . " he said .
Smiling shyly i got down from the car . As i opened the gate he hooted the horn and waved me .

Tutu curled up on the bed, paying a close attention to me . She clapped her hands shaking with laughter.
" Finally ! " she said
" I just knew this would happen between you two. Lola am dieing to hear the full story, i want you to tell me everything..........., how the whole thing started, where it started. i want to hear everything.......... "
Quickly she sat upright.
"Come off it Tutu, that's not necessary ."
"Lola i envy you. listen, if I were you , i will just get pregnant for him........that child would be a business investment. " Tutu said

"Gosh ! that sounds too desperate, but..........................why does everyone wants me to get pregnant ? "
Tutu paused and stared with a keen eye.
“Wait a minute, someone also advised you to get pregnant for him?”
The words had slipped out of my mouth before I knew it.
“Never mind.” I dismissed it.
Pushing the shopping bag towards her.
“I brought you some cake.”
She winked then grabbed the bag.

Few days later, I sat idly before my desk speaking with Dapo on the phone. He had suggested we see after my working hours, without a second thought, I objected and told him that I was already occupied. The same excuse I gave him earlier in the week when he suggested we hang out.
I pondered over my relationship with Dapo, knowing that he is formally engaged, I knew our intimacy could lead to nowhere. So I decided to stop seeing him to avoid the reoccurrence.

After sometimes, Dapo was quick to realize that I was avoiding him. I knew he didn't want to be seen as a stalker, then he also stopped calling me.
About two weeks later, Dapo and I didn't communicate. I propped myself up with the pillows on the sofa while his thoughts occupied my mind.
I thought of how he often called to check up on me, how he always pampered me...............I knew I missed him. I held my phone and scrolled through the pictures I took at his residence. Suddenly, Tutu barged in on me and caught me in the act. But she pretended like she didn't.
Some hours later, we sat at the dining to have lunch. Just as I settled down, a call came in on my phone. Surprisingly, it was Dapo's call. But reluctantly...... I ignored it.
“Won't you pick your call?” Tutu asked.


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Gently he pressed his face against mine, then asked.
"I knew you were a virgin before now. What happened so soon ?
I was silent .
"Baby talk to me." he whispered .
" Dapo , i don't want to talk about it . "
" Oh ........... it's okay. "
He laid back on the bed and brought me to rest at the circle of his arm , then my eye went straight to the clock . it was almost 9 .00pm , quickly i sat up .
" Dapo , it's getting late . I have to go home . "
He also sat up , not looking pleased with my suggestion .
" Why do you want to leave ? Are you not comfortable in my abode ? "
" Of course I am . "
" Then why do you want to leave ? "
" I had no plan spending the night here . "
Immediately his look crushed, he spoke calmly.
" Lola , I just want you to stay........... is that too much to ask . ?
I bit my lips looking uncertain , then he persuaded again .
" Lola , tell me you are staying . "
I nodded and muttered .
" I will stay . "
He shut his eye and flashed a smile, looking so excited about my decision on staying back .
" Thank you for staying . " he muttered
We both lay back again while he stroked my hair repeatedly.
I couldn't tell if Dapo was getting infactuated with me , neither was i able to figure out how i feel about him at that moment . But , i knew that I was comfortable around him .
He couldn't get his hands off me , as we made out again. After which we both freshened up and retired to bed to get some sleep .

All through the night , i struggled to get some sleep but I couldn't . So many thought in my mind . Now that Dapo and i are intimately involved, i wasn't sure of what will become of us .
Still lying in his arms , i pulled away from him so i could sleep freely. But he moved closer and put his arm around me from behind .
About 4.00am , i finally caught some sleep . later in the morning , i was woken with a savoury breakfast . Afterwards , he took me around his mansion to show me everywhere . It was indeed a magnificent mansion to behold .
His gym room was well equipped, i watched him gym for a while . He held my hand playfully around the house , he wanted me to follow him everywhere .
About 12 .00 noon , i freshened up and was all dressed up to leave .Dapo who was also set to go out suggested we pick few things at the mall before he drops me at home .

Close to my residence, Dapo parked while we had a conversation .

" Lola , i really appreciate you for coming around . "

" You are welcome . "
"I don't think i can pretend about this Lola...................you see have always liked you , but now................... am already infatuated with you. "

" Oh no Dapo............................you don't have to be too hasty to conclude. besides we are two adults, It's normal for intimacy to set in . "

" Are you saying you feel nothing for me Lola ? "
" Even if I do , i should remind myself that you are already engaged to another woman . "
" But you were never aware , i told you myself . and i can as well hide it from you . "

" Believe me , i appreciate that . " I replied .
" So when am I seeing you again ? "
" I don't know . "
" Then we will talk on phone . "
" Alright then . "
I attempted to open the door , but he held me back .
" Not untill i steal my kiss from you . "
He moved closer , and pecked my cheek .
" See you soon . " he said .
Smiling shyly i got down from the car . As i opened the gate he hooted the horn and waved me .

Tutu curled up on the bed, paying a close attention to me . She clapped her hands shaking with laughter.
" Finally ! " she said
" I just knew this would happen between you two. Lola am dieing to hear the full story, i want you to tell me everything..........., how the whole thing started, where it started. i want to hear everything.......... "
Quickly she sat upright.
"Come off it Tutu, that's not necessary ."
"Lola i envy you. listen, if I were you , i will just get pregnant for him........that child would be a business investment. " Tutu said

"Gosh ! that sounds too desperate, but..........................why does everyone wants me to get pregnant ? "
Tutu paused and stared with a keen eye.
“Wait a minute, someone also advised you to get pregnant for him?”

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We made our way to the dining, there I saw his birthday cake.
“Wooooooooow! a chocolate cake.”
“Sounds like one who loves cakes.”
“Yes, I love cakes...!”
“Then you are free to carry everything along while leaving.”
I smiled and took a glance at my watch .
“Wait a minute, don't tell me you are leaving soon. Lola I won't let you step out of this house, until you spend enough time. Tomorrow is weekend, and I know you aren't going to work.”

I didn't object him, we got settled and had the meal, which was nicely prepared. Afterwards, we proceeded to one of his living room to watch a movie. The American movie was a very emotional one, that ended in tragedy. It got me so bad that I tried to hold back my tears. But i couldn' t.
Dapo was quite surprised to see me cry.
“C'mooooon........Lola it's just a movie, your heart is so fragile.”

He leaned forward and kissed my forehead. Then gently, he kissed my lips. I wasn't surprised that he did. I responded abruptly; my lips yielded under his gently, then passionately.
We were both in the heat of making out and without any disruption, we satisfactorily did.

The temperature of Dapo' s room was quite chilly. Lying on the bed, Dapo stretched out on his back holding me in the circle of his arm after a frantic love making. At the comfort of each other's arm, for a while we were both silent.
I knew he had few questions at the tip of his tongue but............ I wasn't sure if he wanted to ask any.
With a well relaxed and thickened voice, he broke the silence speaking gently.
“How come you never mentioned him to me?”
“Who?” I asked.
“Your boyfriend.”
“But, I don't have one.”
Looking so confused, he leaned forward resting on one of his elbows.
“C'mon Lola, this is Dapo-Davies you are talking to.”
Gently he pressed his face against mine, then asked.
“I knew you were a virgin before now, what happened so soon?”
I was silent.
“Baby, talk to me.” He whispered.

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Suddenly, his message came in. As I read through, Tutu who saw a funny expression on my face quickly moved closer to take a look. It was a picture of his birthday cake, a bottle of red wine and two goblets. The cake was left uncut.
“You mean he didn't cut his birthday cake because you didn't come around?” Tutu asked while another message popped in.
“▪▪▪▪▪▪Ready to right your wrongs now? Davies close @ Apex Island is my residence. I am waiting for you ▪▪▪▪▪▪”
“Urrrgggg........... all the way to his residence? Is this necessary?” I blurted out.
“Stop this Lola, Dapo - Davies never thought about distance when he came here to see you, that car outside was gifted to you by him. What more can a friend sacrifice. He has only asked you to make his day................... his birthday, cut it out Lola, don't be selfish.”
“Ok, will you follow me?”
“Lola, that table in the picture was set for two, and you know what they say. Three is a crowd.”
I whined a bit.
“But his house address seems far.” I mentioned.
“Don't worry, let me get to my cab driver, he would drop you at his door step.”
Immediately she reached for her phone and ordered for a cab. Reluctantly I stood up and got dressed. About two hours later, without any stress I was able to locate Dapo - Davies residence. Standing before me was a chef who ushered me in.
Shortly, I saw Dapo - Davies descending the staircase. The moment he got down, the chef approached him.
“Sir, everything is set, I will be on my way.”
“That's okay, thank you.” He took his leave.
Dapo turned to me looking so serious.
“Welcome to my abode.”
“Thank you!” I replied.
His facial expression was so serious, just like the first Dapo - Davies that I knew. Clearly he was still upset.
I adjusted on the chair and began.
“Dapo, I am so sorry, I had a heavy workload at the office.”
“Then you couldn't pick my calls too?”
“I put my phone on silent mode because we later had a crucial meeting, which lasted late into the evening. I went home immediately, believe me I fell asleep in my office wear.”
He took a deep breath
“It's ok, just that.............. I really felt bad. I just wanted you to come around to mark my day with me. then not picking my calls made me feel you were ignoring my invite.”
“Dapo I wouldn't do that.”
“It's okay, at least you are here now.”
“And I came with my little gifts.” I added.
I brought out a small gift box containing a male bracelet which I had bought earlier. He broke into a smile and collected it.
“Do you permit me to open it now......?”
“Sure you can.”
He opened the pack and brought out the bracelet, then he put it on. He took a proper look at it on his wrist.
“Lola............. this is cute.”
He moved closer to me and kissed my forehead.
“Thank you!” He said.
“I am glad that you like it.”
“I love it!”
He took hold of my hand and led me on.
“My chef made something nice let's have something to eat.”

We made our way to the dining, there I saw his birthday cake.
“Wooooooooow! a chocolate cake.”
“Sounds like one who loves cakes.”
“Yes, I love cakes...!”
“Then you are free to carry everything along while leaving.”
I smiled and took a glance at my watch .
“Wait a minute, don't tell me you are leaving soon. Lola I won't let you step out of this house, until you spend enough time. Tomorrow is weekend, and I know you aren't going to work.”
I didn't object him, we got settled and had the meal, which was nicely prepared. Afterwards, we proceeded to one of his living room to watch a movie. The American movie was a very emotional one, that ended in tragedy. It got me so bad that I tried to hold back my tears. But i couldn' t.
Dapo was quite surprised to see me cry.
“C'mooooon........Lola it's just a movie, your heart is so fragile.”

He leaned forward and kissed my forehead. Then gently, he kissed my lips. I wasn't surprised that he did. I responded abruptly; my lips yielded under his gently, then passionately.


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He moved closer to me and carried me up so high.
“Ohhhh........................ pls Dapo drop me down.”
I screamed.
“No, I won't, until you tell me I am the winner.”
“Ok ok ok............ you are the winner, Dapo you woooonnnnn.” My voice quivered.
He dropped me gently, laughing at me.
“What got you so scared?” He asked.
Sighing heavily, I replied. “I am acrophobic.”
“Really, sorry about that.”
He put his arm around my neck, while we took a walk around the game big vicinity.
“That reminds me, Dapo you need to see all eyes on Tutu and I yesterday when we drove my car to the SPARKS”
“Wooooooooow!” He said smiling.
“Dapo, I must say thank you, the car is so beautiful.”
“Lola, that car has been a while now, you should stop thanking me. wait a minute, did you say SPARKS?”
“Yes, we went to sparks.”
“That's surprising. Never knew you club.”
“Not at all, we only went to get some chicken kebabs at the restaurant.”
“So........... you don't club, no social functions.......... why?”
“Dapo, I am just an introvert, I just love to stay in door.”
“So what happens on my coming birthday, will you also stay indoor?”
“Wow! your birthday is around the corner?”
“Exactly.” He replied.
“Goodness, I don't like being in the crowd.”
“Ok, I am inviting you nowwwww............ to my birthday coming up this Thursday. Listen, because you don't like being in the crowd, I 'll make it a two peoples' party.”
I grinned a bit, feeling so flattered.
“Let’s get some ice cream.” He muttered.
As we approached an ice cream spot.

On Thursday morning, an impromptu meeting was slated for 2pm. Which was later rescheduled to 4pm. Of course, Captain Coker wasn't back from his trip yet. The meeting commenced around 4.30 pm, which also took a while. At the conclusion of the meeting, it was already getting late, so I quickly made my way home.

Feeling so tired already, without eating or having my shower, I simply slept off on the sofa in the bedroom. At about 12 .40am, I jolted awake. Looking around for my phone, then I remembered I dropped my bag at the living room. Tutu was still busy before the tv. She looked surprised to see me.
“Haanhann....... you haven't changed from your office wear?”
“I totally drifted off.”
I grabbed my bag then dropped into the nearest chair. Bringing out my phone, I already missed twelve calls.
“Jeeeeeeez. ....twelve missed calls?” I exclaimed.
“But I never heard it ring.” Tutu said.
“I put it on silent mode because of our meeting at the office.”

All the calls were from Dapo - Davies. He had fixed a dinner for us earlier to mark his birthday, which obviously have flopped.
“Oh my God.” I covered my mouth looking aghast.
“Lola what is it?”
“Yesterday was Dapo's birthday ...........”
“You didn't attend the dinner?”
She asked before I could finish my sentence.
“Tutu, workload at the office yesterday was a heavy one. To worsen it, we had a meeting late into the evening.”
“So what do you intend doing now.”
“I have to call him right now to say I am sorry.”
I held my phone carefully placing a call. It rang couple of times but he never picked.
“Is it ringing at all?” Tutu asked.
“Yes, but he isn't picking up.” I replied looking quite worried.
“Lola, the time is already past 12am, maybe he is already asleep. Why not call him tomorrow.” Tutu suggested.
Reluctantly, I picked my bag, and went to the bedroom.

The next day was a Friday and I was back home early. I kept picking at the snacks I had before me, because I had almost no appetite. Shortly Tutu came in.
“Hi babes! back so soon.”
I nodded.
“How far, have you been able to speak with Dapo - Davies?”
“Tutu, I haven't, I sent him a message, but I haven't gotten a reply from him. I guess he is still upset with me.”
“Too bad.” Tutu said.
Suddenly, his message came in. As I read through, Tutu who saw a funny expression on my face quickly moved closer to take a look. It was a picture of his birthday cake, a bottle of red wine and two goblets. The cake was left uncut.
“You mean he didn't cut his birthday cake because you didn't come around?” Tutu asked while another message popped in.
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“And I must say thank you for bringing the prominent Dapo - Davies into our humble home. Lola, his perfume still smells everywhere.”
We both laughed over it.

I woke up the next morning to prepare for work. I sat on the bed couldn't help thinking about what happened between captain Coker and I.
My heart felt quite heavy, at the thought of facing him again. How regretful I felt, I wish I could turn back the hands of time. Quietly, I prayed for the strength to handle things, then I got down reluctantly to prepare myself for office.
My heavy workload at the office really helped me. I was so engaged with work that I didn't know when it was time for lunch. I swung my head back on the chair, trying to give my eye some break from the screen. Shortly, I heard a knock on the door, and gently it was opened. Surprisingly, I saw Aunty Wendy walked in. She got to my table then asked.
“Can I?”
I nodded approvingly.
She adjusted the chair and got seated.
“How are you Lola?”
I muttered quietly. “I am fine.”
“Pls Lola, let's not handle things this way. You got me more worried by not picking my calls.”
“Because I already knew why you were calling me, I just do not want to talk about it.”
“Lola, I had a chat with Wole this morning concerning you two, believe me he is truly sorry.”
“Aunty Wendy, why are you speaking for him. If indeed, he wants to talk to me he knows what to do.”
“Actually, he is on his way to Vietnam. He flew out this morning.”

I shrugged nonchalantly before speaking.
“Whatever happened between us, I have put it behind me. And I am not going back to it.”
Looking so frustrated, she sighed.
“How I wish things worked out between you two.” She murmured.
“If your wish can’t manifest, you let it be.” I spoke angrily.
“Ok ........ but Lola, pleasss.............. do not ignore my calls anymore.”
I cut in.
“If only you can stop talking about this match making of a thing.”
She held my hands across the desk and sighed.

Captain Coker's trip was a lengthy one. For a long period, I didn't get to see him face to face. And that really helped me to quickly get him off my mind. Coupled with the full attention I was getting from Dapo - Davies, I totally forgot about captain Coker.
It was a very cool afternoon at the Game garden. Dapo and I got ourselves busy at the basketball pitch. Dapo dribbled me, moving very close to the hoop to score another goal, I held him from behind to stop him. He giggled so much, before speaking.
“Lola, this is against the rules of the game, you shouldn't hold me.”
“I don't care about the rules of the game now, all I care about right now is that you mustn't win me.”
“But I have won already.” He pulled my legs.
Playfully, I threw the ball at him while he dodged it.
He moved closer to me and carried me up so high.
“Ohhhh........................ pls Dapo drop me down.”
I screamed.


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We both ignored the broken cup and began to lock lips.

Still in the act, he led me on, walking backward. As we collapsed on the bed, we kissed almost violently, he slid his hand down my back moulding my body to his. He fumbled with my lingerie, loosening the fastening on the back. In a second, we both slipped out of our cloth. Leaning over me, my body became limp pliable to his touch. I was filled with desire for him.
After a while of making out, he got down owing to my cringing act. He looked so enthralled to carry on.
Then he asked with a very shaky voice.
“Lola, what is it?”
“This would be my first” I said very quietly.
“Oh ...........”
Distinctively surprised. He tried to discontinue, but our passion was already mounted with pleasure and we both knew we wanted it. As he tried to move away, I brought his face back to mine and we kissed passionately. He paused and whispered with a voice so thickened.

“Are you sure you are ready for this?”
I shut my eyes nodding approvingly.
He made me totally relaxed with his strong yet supple touch. He lifted himself up on me again, now I could scarcely feel his weight.

About forty minutes later, all my anxiety was gone, finally I could say have become a woman. We lay close to each other observing some silence. My body felt different, I felt almost like stranger in my own skin. That moment, I wanted him closer to me...............how I really wanted him to get me pampered but suddenly he broke away from me. Right on his face was an expression that I couldn't describe. I tried to figure out what made him broke away, clearly, he didn't want to talk about the intimacy.
After few minutes of silence, he got down from the bed and left for the bathroom. Immediately he left, I became quite emotional, and my eyes were blurred with tears. How I looked like a cheap slut.
He came into the room after having his bath and murmured.
“Lola, the heater is on, if you will like to freshen up.” Then he got busy at his wardrobe.
I lay in bed feeling ill at ease, and didn't answer him. Gently, I sat up and put my clothes on, then i stood up to leave the room. He turned around and saw me heading towards the door, to my greatest shock, he never bothered to stop me to know what was going on with me, rather he ignored me. Gently I opened the door and left the room.
The time was about few minutes past 1am. Immediately I got to Aunty Wendy's room, I went to have a shower. Aunty Wendy was still awake burning with curiosity to hear from me on how the plan went. She sat close to me on the bed paying a full attention to my narratives.
Suddenly, she startled on the bed.
“Oh my God! Lola you mean this is your first?”
She held me closely, patting me to put my mind at rest, while I sobbed.

“Listen Lola, at this point no matter how Wole ignores you, he can never deny what happened between you two. trust me, I would talk to him.”
Sounding quite angry.
“Oh please, can you just stop forcing things to happen. We wanted intimacy with him.........Yeeeesss we got it, but still he is not interested. It is obvious he feels nothing for me, I should stop wasting my time to have his attention.”
“No Lola, don't conclude that way, like I told you earlier, Wole has been through some emotional stress before now, I can tell you his actions are not intentional.”
“Whatever it is, all I can say right now is that am regretting my actions already.”
She stares at me looking so worried.

I sat in the living room almost lost in thought, Tutu tried to have a chat with me.
“Lola, I thought you would only check on Aunty Wendy and come back home, I was quite worried when I didn't see you. Hope she is better now?”
I nodded without speaking.
“Lola you don't look fine, is everything ok?”
Suddenly, my phone began to ring. Tutu stood up to help me unplug it.
“Have your phone, it's Aunty Wendy.”
I looked away and didn't respond.
“Lola, I don't understand this, I believe you slept over at her place. And now you ignoring her call, did something happened between you two?”
I became more emotional, then tears began to stream down my face. I tried to sniff back the tears, but started sobbing nonstop.
Looking so worried, Tutu moved closer to me.
“Lola can you just stop this and talk to me, I am scared already.”
I got up and walked in. Getting to the bedroom, I broke down in tears. Reality dawn on me that I was too hasty to let go.
Tutu who could hear the sound of my tears, kept rapping on the door for me to open. But I didn't. Few minutes later, Tutu came close to the door with my phone. I could hear it ringing severally.
"Lola, Dapo-Davies is calling you.”
I lay on the bed, and didn't answer her.
It was already getting late in the evening and I was yet to come out of the room.
Tutu stood by the door and called out .
“Lola Dapo-Davies is here to see you.”
I was shocked by her statement, because I knew Dapo-Davies has never been to my home........But, i could hear a male's voice from the living room.
Reluctantly, i opened the door. Seated at the living room was Dapo -Davies.
Few minutes after, we were both seated in Dapo-Davies's car. He persuaded me to tell him why I was crying.
"Come off this Lola, can you talk to me now.”
Somehow I got relaxed with him, then felt the need to discuss the issue with someone. Then I tried to say something.
“Dapo, I am not sure if I took a right decision.............” My voice trailed off?
“Lola, I am all ears”
Suddenly, I found it gross to discuss with a male friend.
“Errrrmm........actually it's a ladies' talk.”
He cuts in.
“Oh, that's ok. But whatever makes you cry this much, Lola you need to share it with someone. Dealing with it all alone can make you hurt yourself.”
I nodded gently
“Do you promise me you will share it with your friend?”
“Yes, I will.”
He wrapped his hand around my shoulder and patted me.
“Promise me you won't cry again.”
“I won't.” I muttered.

“Your friend gave me the description of your residence. She answered your call when you weren't picking. Then she told me that you locked yourself up in tears.”
“But, she shouldn't have, that was quite alarming.” I replied.
“You wouldn't blame her, she was only terrified.”
I nodded.
“Let me get going, I have a very important meeting to attend.” He said.
“I really appreciate you for coming.”
“Anything for Lola.” He mentioned.
I smiled and dropped from the car.
“Take care of you.” He said.
“I will and you.”
He watched me opened the gate, then drove off.
I settled on the bed and thought about what Dapo told me, he advised me to share the issue with someone. Little did he know that he got me so relieved by coming all the way down. I got distracted by the sound of my phone, checking through, the caller was my mum.
“Hello mum!”
“Temilola how are you?” Her voice sounding so radiant.
“Mum, I am fine, you sound so excited......” I said.
“Temi .... I am excited, and have got great news for you.”
Immediately, I paid a close attention.
“Good news, mum what could that be?”
“Ok, ....................... I went for my medical checkup and from the result of my x-ray, my physiotherapist told me that I am now medically fit to walk without a support.”
Her statement shocked me, then I jumped down from the bed.
“Mum! you are kidding me right?”
“I just told you the truth, though I still walk with a limp. But I was told that with time, my movement will gain its balance.”

“Oh my God, this is more than good news, mum I feel like flying home. I can't wait to see you, I think I'll find time to come around.”
“hhmm hmmn.......that won't be necessary Temilola, remember you are now working. During your leaves at work would be more convenient for you to come and see me, ok?”
“Ok mummy, what about David and Maryam?”
“They are both fine, they send their regards to you.”
“I have really missed everyone.”
“Temi my battery is flat let me get it charged, then we will talk more because I know you have a lot to ask me.” She giggled a bit.
“Ok mum.”
She disconnected the call.
I jumped up screaming with joy, Tutu who heard my voice rushed in.
“Lola, are you ok?”
With all excitement, I replied her.
“Lola, my mum just called me now. She told me that she is now medically fit to walk without support.”
“Wooooooooow.... it's indeed good news. I am so happy for her.”

“Tutu, I am the happiest in the world right now. At least I won't have to bother about her welfare, she can now do things for herself.”
We both left for the living room. I landed on the chair and took a deep breath.
“Oh, my mum just made my day.” I muttered and sighed.
Tutu who noticed the good change in my mood quickly edged in.
“Lola would you like to talk about it now.”
There was a slight frown on my face.
“No Tutu, I don't.”
“But, Lola this is bad. If you can't share your worries with me, then it means you don't see me as a friend. I must tell you that I really feel bad about this.”
“Tutu, it's not what you think, this is kind of different the more I think about it, the more it makes me cry.”
She looked away looking unhappy.
“Ok I will talk about it, but not now.”
“Do you promise me?” She asked me.
“I promise.”
She nodded and turned to me.
“I am so happy for your mum.”
Smiling joyfully, I muttered
“The best news I have ever heard all my life.”
“And I must say thank you for bringing the prominent Dapo - Davies into our humble home. Lola, his perfume still smells everywhere.”
We both laughed over it.


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“Sorry, I didn't hear you right.” I said.
“Lola I know you heard me.” She moved closer again.
“Ok, let me ask you. Have you ever wondered why there is no family in this house?................ that's because he doesn't have any. No wife, no kids.”
I edged in.
“But............. I thought I saw a little boy's picture somewhere at the lounge, the really bear a striking resemblance?”
“Yes, you are right, but.............. he is late.” her voice trailed away.
“Oh my God................” I murmured with empathy.
“Is he not married?” I asked.
“Wole was very married, but............. it’s a long story.”
She held my two hands again.
“Lola dear, after the several incidents that happened and the exit of David his son, Wole had never talked about any woman.” Shaking her head.
“No, he never did. the moment I heard him made a mention of you, I just knew this was an opportunity for me. Lola please, I really need you to do this for me.”
“Aunty Wendy, this is quite impossible. How can I get pregnant for someone I am not dating? How do I do it? Throw myself at him or what?”
“Lola you are not throwing yourself at him, you are only trying to make an old woman happy again.”
“An old woman?” I asked.
“Yes, big granny (Wole's mum) is about seventy -eight years now, I must say that her utmost desire presently is to see Wole get married again and have kids.”
She paused for a moment then continued.
“Yes I know am married and I have my kids around her. But the truth is, Wole is the biological son here.”
I went silent for a while, looking unsettled. Then shook my head gently.
“I am sorry I can't, this is hard for me................. The man we are talking about here has never showed interest in me, not even once.”
She cuts in.
“That he doesn't show interest doesn't mean he is not interested in you. Lola trust me, you are his kind of woman.”
Looking so thoughtful, I looked away without saying a word. She placed one of her hands on my shoulder.
“Lola, big granny use to be a very lively woman, but not anymore. I know her too well, and I can tell you that Wole' s marital issue is really getting to her. Please, if not for anything, for the sake of the old woman.”
She attempted to kneel down.
“No.....no...... no...... don't do that.” I stopped her.
“huuuuuh........” I sighed, after a long pause I said.
“Ok, I will think about it.”
She interrupted.
“Lola , there is no time, having you and Wole around right now is a big opportunity that I mustn't let go.”
Looking so confused, I questioned her.
“So what do you plan to do?”
She got down from the bed and quickly dashed into her wardrobe. She came back with a small pack, settled on the bed and started unwrapping it.
“What is this?” I asked.
“A lingerie, this is the first thing we need, you will use this to entice him.”
“You are kidding me, you want to have me wear this?”
“Listen Lola, every woman prays for a man that will love them wholeheartedly, trust me that’s the true definition of Wole Coker. When Wole loves, he loves with all his heart. So tell me, would you not want to have a man like him?”
I went silent without saying a word.
“Lola, this is an opportunity for you to grab a good man, don't push it away. Don't let Wole slip away to another woman.”
She gently took my hands again.
“Trust me, you would love him, you two will make great couples.” I sighed deeply after a while I replied her.
“Ok, ...............I will give it a try."
“Oh my God!” She exclaimed.
“Lola, you are a darling!” He gave me a tight hug.
“So first thing first, you have to change to this.” Pointing the lingerie to me.
“And what comes after this?” Anxiously I asked.
“Lola, just change to it first.” She quickly grabbed a white towel from the wardrobe and gave it to me.
I went into the bathroom and slipped into the lingerie. I felt so awkward in it, then I moved to the mirror to take a look. Suddenly, a little smile quivered my lips. All I could see was a stunning appearance. I turned around to take a proper look, my hour glass shape was a top notch. I whispered quietly.
“Wow! Lola this ........ is ...... Another...... Me! ” Quickly, I wrapped the white towel and dashed to the bedroom. Aunty Wendy who was trying to place a call on the phone quickly moved closer to me.
“Let me see it on you.” She said.
With a very childlike smile, I split the towel apart.
“Wooooooooow! Lola......you are damn sexy. Trust me Wole has no option tonight.”
Immediately, she continued to place her call again. Suddenly a male's voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Wendy, are you okay?”
“Ermmmmm......Wole I need you to help me fix something in the room.”
“Okay just a minute, I'll join you.”
Immediately, my heart began to race fast. Sounding so confused, I asked.
“What are you doing?”
“Listen Lola, Wole is coming down to the room, and I really want him to see you this way.”
Acting very fast, she urged me to lay on the bed.
“Lola, just pretend like you are asleep, that’s all you need to do for me.”
She moved closer to me and positioned me the way she wanted. At once, she attempted to remove my towel.
“What?” I objected.
“Come off this Lola, you don't have to cover up.”
Shaking my head in disagreement, suddenly we heard the sound of the door knob. Obviously, captain coker was about to enter the room. Aunty Wendy hurriedly removed my towel, then took a speed to sit before the dressing table, while I lay still on the bed. The door was opened, then Captain Coker came in.
“Wendy, I thought..........…………..”
He paused and didn't finish his statement. Aunty Wendy who pretended like she knew nothing simply focused on her phone, giving him the room to stare properly at what he saw.
Shortly, she swung around.
“Wole, are you okay? Oh ..........” She exclaimed and quickly got up to cover me up. Still pretending like she knew nothing.
“I am sorry about that, I totally forgot that Lola is in the room. I requested her to come around when I was slightly down in the afternoon, I am very sorry about that.”
“I would be in my room.” He muttered then left.
Aunty Wendy who couldn't contain her excitement, rushed to me. I got up and sat on the bed, she grabbed my hand and gave me a high five.
“Lola, this............ is ........... working. You need to see how totally charmed he was.”
My response was quite cold, then she shook my shoulder to cheer me up.
“Stop this Lola, this is working big time. Listen, you deserve to have a gentleman like Wole to yourself.”
I cut in.
“But do I really want to?” Looking so worried.
“Yes Lola you do, and we are already a step ahead.”
Not minding my reluctancy, she pat me at the back.
“Give me few minutes, let me talk to him.”
She got down from the bed , and left the room. I threw my head back on the headboard, then shut my eyes. About twenty minutes later, she came in and sat next to me.
“We need to proceed to the next stage.” She said.
“So what's next?” I asked.
“Lola, you will be joining him in his room.”
“I beg your pardon?” looking irritated.
“Listen Lola, have already talked to him.”
“You did?” She nodded.
“What did he say?”
“Wole could be very stubborn sometimes but trust me, he can't turn you down.”
She moved closer to me and persuaded me.
“Dearie, millions of ladies are praying for an opportunity like this, but here it is before you on a platter of gold.”
That moment, I knew she was perfectly right. I thought about every single lady who had truly admired Captain Wole Coker.
“Lola believe me on this, most married ladies in these days worked their ways in. You too can work your way in.”
I went silent and didn't reply her.
“I want to believe that’s a yes.” She quickly grabbed a pyjamas.
“Have this, without wasting time.” She quickly put one of my arms in it, then I helped myself with the second arm.
“Lola, when you get there, just tell him that I asked you to come ok.”
I nodded.
She cupped my hand in hers to follow her. We walked through a passageway, then she came to a halt and whispered to me.
“This is his room, just rap on the door, when he comes out tell him that I asked you to come around, have already talked to him.”
She rubbed my back, trying to put me at rest. In few minutes, she turned back and left me, I washed her made her way to her room. I stood still finding it quite difficult to proceed.
I quickly asked myself if I wanted to do this.
“Lola this is simply throwing yourself at a man.” I murmured out.
“What if he turns me down? that will be so embarrassing. Snapping out of my thoughts, I shook my head.”
"No, I can't do this.”
As I took a step backward to take my leave, captain Coker suddenly opened the door. My legs were stuck to the ground. Conspicuously, he was surprised to see me, he stood staring without saying a word. I couldn't stare back at him, rather, I flexed nervously with my two hands.
Somehow, I remembered what Aunty Wendy told me, then I started stuttering.
“Aun.........aun ......aunty Wendy told me to come..............”
My voice trailed off.
Still, he was silent. To my greatest surprise without speaking, he gestured me to come in. Quite unbelievable, indeed I found myself making my way into Captain Coker's bedroom. At that moment, I knew there was no going back. I became over anxious to know what was going to happen that night. I was taken by curiosity that I couldn't notice the heaven on earth bedroom.
As I stepped in, I stood on a spot, waiting for him to lead me on. He shut the door pointing to a sofa. I walked gently then took my seat. Right on the table was a cup barely filled with drink. He sat next to me and carried the cup.
“This is alcoholic, would you mind to take some?”
With a little disapproval on my face, I shook my head. For a while, we were both silent, looking quite thoughtful, he nursed the cup in his hands and drifted away. While I watched him with the corner of my eyes. I began to feel uncomfortable and already regretting my action. After a while, I broke the silence.
“Sir, maybe I should just leave.”
Still he didn't speak. Gently I got to my feet to take my leave, then he rose and held my hand back. He grabbed my face and began to kiss me. At first, I didn't respond to him, then quickly it dawned on me that I also have a role to play in this. That minute, I conquered my fear and naivety. Using my hand to cup his head, I held it closer. He tried to drop the cup in his hands, but we couldn’t afford to stop. The cup dropped and broke making a shattered sound. We both ignored the broken cup and began to lock lips.

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“Lola I am buying a car for you, so make a choice and let me place an order for it.”
I stared at the phone casting a half smile, and looking uncertain.
“I wasn't expecting this.” I said.
“Surprises are not meant to be expected, and you won't try to reject my gift, that won't be polite.”
I chuckled inwardly.
Dapo, a car is a huge gift. I would love to take my time to make my choice. I didn't prepare for this and I wouldn't like to pick a choice hastily.”
“That's okay, whenever you are ready you just let me know.”
I nodded and smiled timidly.

“Wow ! Wow ! Wow ! ..................Any car of your choice.” Tutu emphasized.
“I was struck dumb, Tutu I wasn't expecting it.”
“Hmmmm. ........... Lola, I know someday you will confess to me.”
“That what?”
“What you two do behind closed doors.”
I shrugged.
“Think whatever you like, Tutu I am done convincing you that we are not dating.”
“Suddenly a call came through on my phone. Immediately I picked up.
“Hello aunty Wendy” With a feeble voice she spoke.
“Lola are you busy?”
“No, are you ok?” I quickly asked.
“I am kind of feverish, just thinking if you could come around.”
“Why not, I will be on my way.”
“I will be expecting you.”
The call got disconnected, then I got to my feet immediately.
“Is someone sick?” Tutu asked.
“Aunty Wendy.”
“Hope it isn't serious?”
“I don't know.”
Looking so unsettled, I picked couple of things then stepped out.
In no time, I was already seating next to aunty Wendy. I couldn't believe that she only had catarrh. gently I persuaded her.
“Aunty Wendy, we have some good pharmaceutical outlets around, why not let me get you some drugs.”
“I just do not like taking drugs.” She objected.
After urging her for a while, she eventually took some drugs.
About couple of hours later, I could see she was quite relieved, because she never stopped entertaining me with her gist. I had no cause to pass the night since she had gotten better, but she insisted that she wanted me around. About 8pm, we had dinner then later went back to the bedroom. Not too long, I could hear some sounds around the house. Aunty Wendy got up.
“Wole is back.” She said.
Acting surprised, I asked.
“Is captain Coker around?”
“Yes he is.”
“I thought he is out of town.”
“Not at all, he is very much around.”
Then she made her way out. I could only wonder why she requested me to come around when she had someone with her at home. It was close to 9pm already, I got into the bathroom and quickly freshened up. After which I retired to bed to catch some sleep. Aunty Wendy came in having a video call. For a while she stayed glued to her phone giggling, talking, laughing. While her little noise didn't let me sleep.
After the conversation, she headed to the bathroom to freshen up, then retired to bed. Still struggling to get some sleep, I saw Aunty Wendy turned then sat up on the bed. She paused for a while looking quite thoughtful. At once, she tapped me gently.
“Lola...Lola.....”
I turned to her. “Are you alright?” I asked.
“Yes I am, but I really need to talk to you.”
I got up and also sat on the bed, then he started.
“Lola, I need something urgently from you.”
I nodded listening carefully.
“First off, I need to let you know that Wole and I are cousins.”
“Really?”
“Yes we are.”
“Wole was the only child of his parents, my mum who happened to be his mum' s younger sister, dropped me to live with them when I was four years so that Wole could have a companion while growing up.”
I adjusted my sitting position, while she continued.
“For good sixteen years, Wole and I lived together before I travelled to Texas and that’s why I am the closest to him in the family.”
She drew closer to me, and held my two hands.
“Lola, I need a favour from you, will you do it for me?”
“What is it is? I asked.” Looking so disturbed, she spoke.
“I want you to get pregnant for Wole.”
Gently, I withdrew my hands from hers. Her statement shocked me.
“Sorry, I didn't hear you right.”

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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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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.


To be cont'd

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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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.

To be cont'd

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