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Halo *Winks*,

My people, I'd just noticed that I omitted a little part of the story at the beginning of the last update, I'm sooo sorry about that please, so I would be going up to add it the part missed now.

Also the next update drops in a jify with a lirru-big secret bursting.

Anticipate!!

FlowerGirl040:
Interesting

Thank youuu

Adeola25:
Thanks for the update

You are welcome *Hugs*

becca2017:
Awww I never knew there's a new update o :-

Thanks for the update btw.. more wisdom

Hun, hun, you are welcome. Amen *Hugs*

"Okay sir, I would try making it in a moment"

***

As they strolled into the hospital, they took in sight of Dr Roberts having a talk with a nurse at the reception.

"Dr Roberts!" Fatimah shouted out as they entered, while Dr Robert turned his neck to see who was calling him.

"Fatimah" He said as the corner of his mouth quirked up, "How are you?"

"I am fine ooh"

"How are you too Tolani?" He said smiling.

"I am fine sir" She said in a level way.

"So, Fatimah please wait for Tolani here while I have a chat with her in the office" He said, strolling up towards them.

"Okay, no problem" She said, as she tucked a lock of hair under her ears.

***

Pushing the door of his office wide open, he sauntered in, with Tolani walking closely behind him, he strolled up the window side and pushed the window-blind to a side, then ushered her to a seat as he walked up to settle down to his seat.

Propping his chin in his hand, he said to her, "so how are you?"

"I am fine now, but I had a sort of panic attack today after reading a strange text which brought back those horrific memories"

"Hmm, don't worry you would be fine" He said assuredly, "It would resolve with the healing process"

"I hope you have been taking your drugs regularly too"

"Yessir"

"That's good, I bet you would be just fine" He said giving her a thumbs up, "the Dr Bunmi i told you about is around now"

"I would give her a call" He added, as he dialed her number.

While he spoke with her on the phone asking her to come, Tolani phone buzzed, as a text popped in! It was from Chinyere.

It read:
"Hey Tolani, you didn't sound as normal today when I came around, is anything the problem?"

***

Sighing, she toggled out of Chinyere's text message, and shoved her phone into her bag, as the door creaked open, snapping her out of her reverie, as a petite young lady in her late 20s, in a ward coat with smiles dancing across her lips as she strolled in with her hands jammed into her ward coat's pockets. She definitely must be the Dr Bunmi.

"Hey Ms Tolani, meet Dr Bunmi" Dr Robert said, smiling as he looked from her to Dr Bunmi.

"Hii" Dr Bunmi said in a friendly fashion as she waved her hand, then settled to a sit beside her.

"Hello Doc" Tolani forcing in a smile as anxiety clawed at her.

"So, you would be seeing her from time to time" Dr Roberts said as he smiled, "She has been waiting to meet you hun"

"Owk sir"

"So, Dr Bunmi" Dr Robert gesticulated a over to you.

"Yesss, so Tolani, we could go talk in my office hun"

***

Kemi and Kayode sprang up to their feet as they rushed to meet the team of two nurses and two casual workers who wheeled a man in a stretcher out of the theatre.
Slipping him a curious glance as they suddenly discovered him to be their dad. Kemi blurted out, "Daddyyy" as she hugged the nurse.

"Huh, Kemi..." He groaned as he plastered on a smile, "Kayode"

"We love you daddy" Kemi yulped out as they followed them closely as they wheeled their dad.

***


They soon got him back to the VIP Section of the hospital.
Having nervousness swirling through him, Kayode perched on the edge of a chair, his mum who'd just returned from checking up at work, and Kemi were having a conversation with his dad. He was unsure of what to say as he watched their mouths move.

Soon a doctor came sauntering in, he happened to be their family doctor and Mr Randy's bosom friend who also worked at the teaching hospital.

"How are you feeling now?" He asked Mr Randy in a voice soft with affection.

"I am better now" He replied groaning, as he felt a gripping pain in his chest.

"You should rest well o, you would be fine by God's grace"

"Ese, eku itoju wa oh" Mrs Randy said to him in Yoruba, as he got set to leave.

"Kayode and Kemi, you both would go buy fruits for your dad at the hospital's market while I stay watching on your dad" She said giggling even as a smile tugged at her lips.

***

"Nice to meet you once again Tolani" Dr Bunmi said as her eye lashes fluttered, a smile dancing across her lips as she settled to her sit, "You can have your sit"

"Nice to meet you too ma" She said as she sat down then crossed her ankles in front of her.

"So, how do you feel now?" She said, slipping her a curious look.

"Humm, fine, pretty much better, just little panick attack this morning" She said as Dr Bunmi propped her chin in her hand as she listened to her carefully.

"I understand how you feel, it would resolve with the healing process" She said in the most affectionate manner, her expression sobered.

"I went throught this sometime ago, all by myself, it was horrific! I got abused by my then Physics teacher in SS2, I felt shame wash over me" She went on, then paused, "He made me take some pills and threatened me against telling anyone about it"

"I bore my pain alone, sunk into depression at such young age, failed my exams which got my parents wondering what exactly was happening"

"Well, to cut it all short, I would have saved myself a little pain, if I told them earlier, later did anyways"

"I'm sorry about it Doc" Tolani said a weight settled to her heart.

"Thank you, but I healed, and you would too, and you have in no way lost your honour" She said smiling, then giggled, "You are a Queen, Tolani"

To which Tolani giggled back as she hugged her self lightly, then she blew her cheeks.

"So, have you reported to the Police?" Dr Bunmi said as she looked askance at her.

"Nooo" She laughed, "What would they do?"

"I understand, but we can try hun? I think we should"

"Ahan ahan, no"

**

"I finally went up to see my Boss about my resignation today" Kayode told off to Kemi as they returned from the Hospital's market.

"Really? Why?"

Kayode giving her a guarded look, started, "C'mon, weren't you all clamouring for it? So?"

"Ahan, ahan, I'm sorry . . . , so how did it go?" She said, as she tapped him on his shoulder, as they climbed up stairs into the VIP section of the hospital.

"Hummm, the man doesn't want me to go ooh"

"Sha, take it lightly with him o" She replied him as they entered, their dad smiling as they both walked in.

"Kayode and Kemi" Mr Randy groaned, as he rose up a little, supporting himself with his right hand on the bed, "Thank youuu darlings"

Smiling, they both chuckled as they settled to a sit, after they handed the fruits to their mum who sat just beside them.

"Hmm, Kayode, how was work today?" He asked as his toes curled.

"Today went well sha" He said after a moment reflection.

"Owk, and yesss, I'm sorry for trying to standing against you in pursuing your writing career initially. I did it out of the love I have for you. I love you Kayode and I don't want to see you to suffer"

"It's no problem daddy" He said, as he felt the urge to tell him about the plans for resignation, but then decided to take chills for time being.

"Yesss, you have my blessings and supportsss son!" He said calmly as his eyes flashed.

"Thank you daddy" Kayode replied him as confusion seared his already confused mind.

"And on you joining Barrister Adebayo, you can only do if you choose too, I am not forcing you too. Not anymore" He said as his wife winked at Kayode who sat with a rush of thoughts swirling round him, then he rose up to hug his dad, "Thank you Daddy, I would do all to make you proud"

"Kemi, please bring those stuff for your daddy, so I can wash and prepare them for you to eat" Mrs Randy told off to Kemi as Daddy and son settled their differences. So they thought.

Soon the senior registrar doctor in charge strolled into the VIP section to check on Mr Randy.

***

While the doctor checked his vitals, Kayode excused himself outside, as his mind wandered, he got even more confused than he was.
If his dad loved him while he wanted him to try combine writing with law, it wasn't bad to do hun?

Well, perhaps he just waits to hear out Mr Babatunde before making any decision, or yesss, call Chike? No, Chike would start with his follow-your-heart melody again.

But what really was his heart saying? Could hear anything except from some pounding and thumping from the anxiety that swirled around him.

Then he heard a shout, followed by a scream, unsure of what it was he took long strides as he yanked the door of his room open, and strolled in.


***

"So we would seeing next on Friday, and we sure could meet before then if anything comes" She said, as he eyes beamed, "You can have my number too just incase you need to talk"

"Thank youu ma" She replied as she shoved her hand into her bag to bring out her phone.

"Don't mention hun, you shouldn't forget to take your drugs too O" She said as she collected her phone from her to dial in her number, "The symptoms, nightmares, horrific memories and the rest will wear off with time"

"Hun hun, thank you" She said as she tucked a lock of hair under her ear.

"So, that's it, you are free to go now, I think I should see you off too"

"Thank youuu" She said smiling coyly.

As they strolled out the office, Tolani's phone rang, and as she racked her bag for the phone, she picked it up and realized it to be Chinyere.

"Sorry ma, please it's a friend"

She slid up the receive call option and said into the phone, "Hellooo"

"Hello Tolani" She said in a friendly fashion, "How are you?"

"I'm fine O" She replied as she fiddled with her ear rings, "you nko?"

"I am fine too" She replied, "What's up? Did you get my text? You didn't sound good, jovial as normal when I came around honestly"

"You looked shocked to see in your office besides, is anything the problem?"

"C'mon, I am fine, honestly I am fine" She said in an assuring tone as she chuckled, "Please can we talk later, I am delaying someone now"

"Owk ooh" She said, "love you hun"

"Love you too" Chinyere replied as she ended the call.

"So, yes ma, I'm sorry"

"Ooh, it's no problem" She said, "So is that the friend you said you didn't want to bother?"

"Humm, yess"

"Yeahhh, I think you should o, she would so much of a support to you at this point"

"Yes, more reason why I don't want to. She could be too worriiiiieeed ehhn" She replied chuckling, "I would tell her soon anyways"

"Owk, ooh" She said on getting to reception, and Fatimah on sighting them jumped up to meet them.

My deepest apologies to all my readers. My inability to release new updates has been due to circumstances beyond my control and to make up for it, I'll try to release a longer than usual update before this week ends.

Anticipate!!!

blackmarya:
Whoever did this to Tolani should be revealed and punished soon....nice update op

We all pray soo ooh..
Thank you *Hugs*

dammyd46:
As much as I want Kayode and Tolani together they just keep drifting apart.. Weldone

hun hun...*Winks*
Thank youuu

becca2017:
Tolani should just tell Chinyere already, abeg

Thanks for the update

I know righttttt *Winks*

You are very much welcome! *Hugs*

centmanuel:
Good job OP

Thank youuu *Hugs*

"Tolly Babyyy!" She blurted out as she leaped to give her a hug.

"So, how are you?" She said as they came out of the hug.

"I am fine ooh, but you didn't tell me you were coming"

"Ooh, I was sent on some errand to see the Branch Manager here in Ikeja, then I decided to say hello" She said as she fiddled with her ear ring.

"Awnnn, thank you" She said throwing her hands up.

"Abegggii" She grinned, "Omo, that your Kayode guy is fine O, he just left"

"Chinyere, you have started again" She said as she gives her a straight face as Fatimah winks at her.

"Chinyere, see what you have caused now, I don't like it O" She said as she rested a hand on her hip.

"All I see is love" Chinyere giggled as she waggled her hips playfully.

"Go away joor" Tolani said as she plodded into her sit.

"I have heard you oh, so, when last did you hear from Musa?" She asked.

"Hmm, two days ago or so...I'm not sure" She said, "What about you?"

"Aha, it's been a while O, but I plan seeing him in the hospital after work today sha" She said as she settled to sit on the edge of Fatimah's table.

"Okay O"

"Fati Fati" Chinyere cheered, as she held her hand playfully, "I hope for a get together dinner someday O"

***

Back in his office, he wallowed in his thoughts, as he clasped his hands tightly in front of him on his table, as he constantly fiddled with his knuckles, weaving his fingers in and out of each other, as worry snaked through him. He wasn't sure if he was making the right choices.

Taking a deep breath, he slammed his hand on the table, he closed his laptop, tucked it into his bag, and made his way out of the office, he had to go see his dad at the hospital before going home.

Turning the key in the key-hole, as he opened the car he threw his bag into the passengers' sit, and hopped in, kick starting the vehicle as it roared into full life, as he swerved to the right, then sped up the teaching hospital.

Since his dad had been transferred to the VIP Section, he parked right in front of the VIP Section of the hospital. Coming out of the car, he saw his sister, coming out of the VIP Section, her face distressed, with a line etched between her eye brows.

Strolling up to meet her, worried, he asked, "What's up Kemi?"

"Dad had complications, he is currently in a surgery now"

"But nothing was wrong with him now. Or what did they say is wrong?"

"Bro, see I don't know. Just be praying and hoping gets perfectly fine" She said as they strolled up the theatre.


***

Perching on the edge of a seat in front of the theatre as his heart pounded, he wondered what exactly was wrong?

"God please let him be fine" He prayed.

Then they saw a doctor saunter out of the theatre, their chest pounding as they stood up, Kemi tapped him, and asked, "How is he sir"

"Don't worry he would be fine" He said in a voice soft with affection as he plastered on a smile.

"Thank you sir" They both said, as he left, then settled back to sit down, as they heaved a sigh of relief as though they had it planned.

Kayode switching on his data as his phone beeped: 10 mails rushed popped into his phone. Clicking, he glanced, then his eyes caught a mail from Prof Dele Briggs - he served as the chief judge for the African Prize For Ingenuity

The mail read:
"Dear Mr Kayode Randy,

Congratulations once again on your shortlist, and you have been invited for an interview with the Judges next Thursday in Abuja as regarding the final selection.

Warm Regards,
Prof. Dele Briggs"

As he finished reading his heart beats suddenly increased faster than it was, "God please I need to win this", He muttered under his breath.

***

Soon after they saw Chinyere off, as she boarded a Bus, Tolani tapping Fatimah by the arm as she asked her if she told Chinyere of the rape?

"C'mon, I wouldn't have don't that without your consent." She said with graceful simplicity.

"But then, why don't you want to tell her? You need as much human support as you can at this time."

"Please spare me! I'm 'unfortunate and I know it!"

"Noo, it wasn't your fault, I am just saying ---" Fatimah said off.

"Okay, no problem, please, I think I need to speak with Dr Roberts, please can you help me with his contact?"

"Sure, I'm coming let me search for it" She said, as she typed his name on her phonebook search, then handed her phone to her to copy the number into hers.

Then, she dialed his number, holding her phone to her ears, she said, "Hello Sir"

"Hello, I'm sorry who is this?"

"This' Tolani, please can I see you sir?"

"Oooh, it's no problem at all, I am in my office now, you can come if you are free"

centmanuel:
It's sad for Kay..... CHINYERE needs to know I think she is the one that help Tolani out

Nice update OP

Thank youu

***

"Kpom Kpom Kpom" Kayode knocked on Mr Babatunde's door, feeling tensed as anxiety swirled around him. He really hoped he wasn't taking a rash decision.

"Come in" Mr Babatunde said

"Good morning sir"

"Ooh, Mr Kayode, Good morning" He said as he rushed scribbled some writings, as his pen danced on a foolscap sheet, and his right hand pointing at a chair.

A chill running through him, as he settled to a sit, he wondered on how best he should present it. Mr Babatunde taking it unnicely was his biggest fear. Then a thought struck!

"Good morning sir" He said, as anxiety clawed at him.

"So, how is it with your choice of book we would be publishing among the five pitched?" Mr Babatunde said, as he slipped him a curious look.

"We're still working on it sir"

"Well, I trust you for a good Job" Mr Babatunde said, Kayode becoming more confused on how to tell him of his plans on resignation.

"Erm, erm sir" He said as his lower lips trembled, "I would be leaving Body, Soul and Spirit soon sir"

"What do you mean?"

"Erm, I'd just decided to pick up my Legal Career" He replied with his eyes downcast, his fingers fiddling with his finger nails.

"Why? You don't like this job anymore?" He said, as shock crossed his face.

***

Raking his fingers through his hair, he watched the clock tick, the more confused he became. "We'd talk about it tomorrow", Mr Babatunde had told him.

He knew it!, Mr Babatunde wouldn't want him to leave, he honestly loved working at body, soul and spirit, but he had to do this. Isn't it?

Suddenly, a knock went on his door, as he got snapped out of his reverie, " Come in" He said, as he hurriedly combed his tousled hair.

The door opening as it made a squeak, Lois strolled in smiling, with a file on her hand.
"Good morning sir" She said

"Good morning" He said as he gesticulated sit-down-here.

Settling down to a seat, she said, "Sir, it's about those authors that pitched us for a publish"

"Owk..."

"Here's my honest review on them" She said as she opened the file and brought out two sheets of paper.

Kayode collecting them from her glanced through, then said, "Owk, I would get back to you on them"

"Thank you" He added

"You are welcome sir"

"Also, erm, you look sick and disturbed," She said in a casual tone.

"Ooh, I'm fine, no worries, thanks" He said giving himself a look on his phone's screen.

"Owk ooh, also Mabel extends here greetings"

***

After 3 hours of non-stop writing and editing the next update of "Who I Used To Be", she let out a harsh breath and looked in askance at Fatimah, in a perpetually tired voice, blurted out, "yayyy, I'm done" to which Fatimah in a voice soft with affection, said, "Well doneee"

"We are anticipating!! Drop it on time Oh" She added.

"Awnnn, thank you" Tolani giggled as she hugged herself. Just then, a knock went on the door of her office.

"Come in" Fatimah said

The door opening, Kayode strolled in, as he closed the door gently behind him

"Good morning sir" They said in unison

“Good morning” He said as he settled to sit on the cushion chair.

"Erm, I would be leaving Spirit Soul and Body soon as the Chief Editor"

"Really? Why? What happened?" Ms Abdullahi asked in curious tone.

"Nothing much, I have just decided to choose to pick up my Legal Career"

While they discussed, Tolani was busy replying her unreplied, WhatsApp messages, when a strange SMS text popped.
It read: thhjhgfgggff

Her forehead creased as she wondered who sent it after realising the sender was unknown. "Ooh, perhaps some kid somewhere sent the text using his mum's phone to some random number" She thought.

She was soon snapped out of her reverie, as her phone buzzed again; another text popped. It was from the same number and it read: You smelt good!


She squeezed her eyes shot as fear hit her like icy water, switched off her phone, the horrific memories of the rape gripped her mind. Could he be someone she knows who now taunts her?

She heaved a breath, as she rose up from seat, signalled them to excuse her as she trudged out of the office and made her way to the rest room.

Yanking the door of the restroom open, she staggered in, gripped the sink, as she bit back a scream, as tears flowed freely down her eyes, as confusion and fear swirled around her.

Then she turned the tap on, as water gushed out. Cupping her hands to get some water, she tried to wash the horror off her face, while her chest stuttered.

After few minutes, she soon felt calm having cried her eyes out, then she opened the door of the restroom, as she sauntered up her office.

Opening the door, she felt shock spiral down her spine, as she saw Chinyere in an intense conversation with Ms Abdullahi as they both giggled and chuckled, slapping their shoulders playfully.
But she didn't tell her of her coming.

Forcing in a smile, she yulped out, "Chinyere!!"

Hello my people, I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting this long. Issues came up and I couldn't post on Saturday as scheduled.

I hope my apology is accepted.

And yess, the next update drops in a giffyyy! *Winks*

centmanuel:
I know there are good things in stock for Tolani. Hope she wins the award. Tolani is now going back to her shell I just feel for her

Thanks for the update OP

You are welcome! *Winks*

becca2017:
Thanks *hugs*

Youu are welcomee

My people O, I forgot to add, that was a Mid Week Bonus *Winks*

Adeola25:
Thanks for the update

You are welcome! *Hugs*

becca2017:
Thank you

You are welcome! *Hugs*

Her face slowly transforming into smiles dancing accross her lips, as she twirled her hair, while she waggled her hips on her sit in a sit-dance as her heart leaped.

Yes! She had to call Chinyere. She went to her phone book, searched for Chinyere's number and dialed, holding the phone to her ears; after three rings, she picked.

"Hello Tolaniiii" She yawped out.

"Hellooo"

"How are you" She beamed, "I was just about to call you ooh"

"Hun hun, really? Na so you people go dey talk" She said as she giggled.

"Aha, aha, its not like that ooh. How are you sha?"

"I am fine ooh" She said as toyed with a lock of hair.

"And Our Kayode? How is he?" She said as she chuckled.

"Chinyere, please leave me alone with that Kayode guy ooh" She said, "You don't even know him"

"Awnnn, I don't need to know him, I just need to see you loving him"

"Chinyere, please, change the topic, I am not finding this funny" She said in simple directness.

"Ehen, ehen, you have started again" She said, "No problem ooh"

"I am serious ooh"

"Essokay, Keeper of Secrets"

"Ahan ahan"

"So how was the office today?" Chinyere asked her.

With no second thoughts, she replied, "It went well ooh"

"Ehen, ehen, I also noticed you haven't dropped the 10th episode of "Who I Used To Be"

"Yess, been busy. Lotsss of projects with Sprit Soul and Body" She lied while guilt suddenly spiralled her spine.

"Why now? You just left us in suspense like that, come and carry us ooh"

"Drop it on time ooh, we are waiting"

"Hun hun, Thank you ooh" She said, "Would drop it soon"

"Osheyyy"

"Owk, ooh, I just said I should say Hello", "Goodnight"


"Goodnight Baby girl, and Thank you for the call" Chinyere said.

"Bye" Tolani replied in a friendly tone as she ended the the call. Almost immediately, her phone rang, and checking the call ID, she realised it to be Kayode.
Mr Kayode? Really? What does he want this late? She wondered as she flung the phone across the sofa, rising up, making her way to the dinning room.

***

Kayode holding his phone to his ears as it rang repeatedly to no response. "Perhaps she isn't with her phone", he thought. But then, she missed the last one last week too. What was wrong with her? He wondered as dropped his phone beside his laptop, and got set to resume work on his book.

After few minutes of typing, thoughts of his dad soon crossed his mind again. Kemi was right, if for anything, but for the well being of his dad, he should try combining law with writing.

Nervousness spiralling round him as he racked his fingers in his hair, he became even more confused as he wandered the more in his thoughts. Perhaps, I see to contact Dr Babalola online for a mentorship, he thought. Yesss, he writes for Nollywood alongside his budding Legal Career.

Then he made a steeple of his fingers, and said to him self, " Yes that's just it" as he did let out a heavy breath and continued work on his book.

***

Pacing up and down his office, the next day, beads of sweat glistened on his etched brow, with his hands clasped tightly in front of his stomach, he constantly twindled with his knuckles, weaving his fingers in and out of each other, as anxiety clawed at him. Would he have to resign as the editor? Would be able to combine the job with being a lawyer without regrets? How does he approach Mr Babatunde to tell him that.

Pheww!, he let out a heavy breath, smacked his forehead, swearing under his breath, creak opened his door, and he made his way to Mr Babatunde's office.

oyinella:
Wow, a lot has happened!

*Winks*

blackmarya:
Hmmmmm...chi can help Tolani out of this mess why she con dey hide from her now
Still following... Nice update op

I know righttt!
Thank youuu! *Winks*

becca2017:
Hmm Segun, Segun
Thanks for the update o!

Shegé! *Winks* You are welcome!

***

"Guy, writing is not easy ooh, let alone combining with an unrelated full time job" Kayode explained as he crossed his ankles in front of him.

"But I honestly know you can combine" Chike said meaning the words more seriously than they sounded.

"And yesss, I forgot to say, big Congratulationsss on your shortlist" He smiled, giving him a mocking bow.

"Guyy, abeggi" He said as he gave him a puppy dog look, "I really hope and wish I can"

"In all, I would advice you to follow your heart sha"

"If you think, it's right for you to combine? Combine. If you think Writing alone Is? Please do"

"Nawa, you just succeeded in making me more confused than I initially was"

"Guy, wetin you wan make I talk again bayi?"

"Erm, Well . . . Also, Dad is in the Hospital currently"

"What happened?"

***

"Owk ooh" Segun said as affection glowed in his eyes, "I have heard you"

"Next tomorrow is my birthday O" He added in a casual tone, jamming his hand into his pocket, "and I would be organizing a small party too"

"Osheyy, Happy Birthday in advance ooh" She said in a friendly fashion as she tucked a lock of hair under her ears.

"Thank youu" He said

"Hmmm, I would love to be there ooh" She said, "But I have been really busy of recent"

"Ehen, ehen" He said as he gave her a lopsided grin.

"But then, who am I to say no?" She replied him, grinning back.

"Is that a yes?"

"Hun, but I'm not promising ooh"

"C'mon"

"I have heard you" Chinyere said

"Owk, Goodnight" He gave a dismissive wave of the hand, "Say Hello to your husband too ooh"

"Go away joor" Chinyere giggled as she strolled up her gate, while he watched her.

Letting out a harsh breath, she twisted the key in the lock. She'd spent three hours on the hellish Lagos roads on her way from work!

She yanked the gate open, then strutted up the door leading to the main entrance.

Blowing out her cheeks, as she entered her sitting room, she opened the fridge, and brought out a bottled water, turned-open the lid. Drank, Paused, Drank. The dust and heat of the Lagos roads going down with it.

"Huh, this guy" She thought, "He had been nice to her in many ways, and it wouldn't be nice of her to just buff him off"

"But then, with wisdom"

Just then, her phone rang, checking the caller ID; It was an unknown. Who could it be? She wondered as she slid up the receive call option.

"Hello"

"Hello, this' Femi"

"Femi, or what is it that you bear, I have asked you to stop calling my line" She said in a dry tone, "I have long forgiven you, but please leave me alone"

"I'm really sorry honestly" He said in a soothing tone, "I love you Babe"

"Who is your babe?" Chinyere tried to sound as calm as she could, "Please!"

"Chi - -" He said off as Chinyere ended the call immediately. To frigging hell with him and his lies! She swore under her breathe and strolled up her bedroom, then it soon crosses her mind to call Tolani.

***

Sweat trickling down her spine, as she perched on the edge of the seat in the bus on her way from work, she was beside a well-built man, with his hair drawn into dreadlocks; he smelt of beer, making her want to puke, bringing the scary horrific memories of her being abused.

"Owaaa ooh" She shouted on the top of her lungs, immediately they got to Agege, not minding that she hasn't gotten to her junction yet, all she wanted was to come out of that bus alive!
She jumped out of the vehicle immediately the bus came to a halt, as she had paid the Conductor before getting to Agege.

Exhaling, as fear clawed at her, she took long strides, "OKADA" She hailed an Okada rider, even as he came to a halt at her feet while she studied his face for a sign of violence.
"No, this one looks cool" She thought to herself

"Madam, where you dey go?" The guy said gruffly, wondering why she stared at him saying nothing.

"Hey. Why are you shouting at me?" She carped back at him in Yoruba.

"No vex, Where you dey go?" He asked her in a calm manner even as he gripped the handle of his scooter.

"Beside Chucks and Sons" She said, her eye brows snapped together.

"Owk, naah 150 ooh"

"150 bawo? I only have #100 oh"

"No wahala, #100" He said as Tolani climbed his bike, while he kicked started it, as they sped up the roads of Agege.

She was soon lost in her reverie as she wondered why this is all happening to her? "Godd! Can I ever be sane again?" She wondered as sadness crushed her.

"This place baah?" The Bike man said as he came to a halt in front of Chuks and Sons Furnitures behind her house, as he brought her out of her reverie.

"Yess, Thank you " She said as she climbed down the motor bike and paid him his money, then strolled up her house.

Yanking the door open, she exhaled heavily, jammed the door in a snap behind her as it made a loud banging sound!
Just then, her phone rang, shoving her hand into her bag, checking the caller ID, she realised it to be Fatimah.

Sighing, she slid up the receive call option, and said into the phone, "Hello"

"Hello Tolani"

"How are you?"

"I am fine, How are you too?" She said sounding slightly brittle.

"I'm fine too, just getting home" She said in a friendly fashion, "So, have you gotten home?"

"Yess, Thank you" She said in a level way.

"Was just checking on you" Fatimah said, "Don't forget to take your drugs ooh"

"Haba, I won't now..."

"Okay, I'm just reminding you now" She said giggling, "See you tomorrow dear"

"Okay oh, Goodnight"

"Goodnight" Fatimah replied as she ended the call, then plodded into the sofa, clicked on her data, as 10 unread mails popped into her phone, then she noticed one of them to be from Jimi Solade.

"Hello Tolani,
Please, I still patiently anticipate your feedback on the last draft I sent, and yesss, WE anticipate your next episode of "Who I Used To Be"! Don't leave us hanging in suspense pleaseee.

Warm Regards,
Jimi Solade"

"Phewww!" She let out a huge breath as finished reading it, "Ooh, mheen, I really should try writing tonight" She said to herself, as she hadn't been able to bring her self to write since the incident.

Then, she toggled out of his mail, scrolled through her unreplied mails, then soon noticed a mail from a certain Young Blogger's Award.