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I nodded. 'Sure, madam. It shouldn't be a problem.'

I switched on the camera and checked its battery level. It was three quarter full. Briefly, I viewed and recorded madam. I then stood up.

'Alright, madam.'

I took it to my office and did a demo recording of about two minutes. I could see that it was a good gadget. About an hour later, Mandy came to tell me that the supervisor had come.

I went to meet him. We soon left for Ota, taking the office car. We were driving against the traffic, so within thirty minutes, we were at the site.

It was a very big complex. The supervisor said that it was meant to be an international school. The two-storey building was constructed in a 'U' shape, with an open field at the center. Altogether, the complex occupied five plots of land. The place must have gulped several millions of naira.

I recorded all that madam had instructed me to do - both the exterior and the interior. It was three hours later that we were back in the office. When I gave madam my reports and the recording, she was impressed.

'Good work, Alex.'

'Thank you, ma'am.' I wanted to leave her office, but she called me back. I sat down.

'That was a fantastic time we had yesterday,' she said.

I nodded. 'Yes, it was a marvelous time.'

'I hope anytime I need you like that, you will not disappoint?'

‘Oh, no. I will not.’

She nodded. ‘Alright. I’ll let you know when next we’ll have another wonderful time together.’

'It’s okay, madam. Anytime.' I smiled briefly.

'Did I tell you Steph, my first daughter, will be arriving from the U.S.A on Wednesday?'

I nodded. 'When we were in Abuja, you mentioned that she would soon be coming to Nigeria, but you were not categorical about the day.'

'It's this Wednesday,' she went on. 'She said she would be arriving by six p.m.'

'Oh, that's good. I'm sure Sophia will be glad to have her sister around again.'

'Yes. And I'll be glad too. The last time she came around was during Christmas of last year. She went back January this year.'

I nodded.

'When you see her, it's like seeing a younger version of me. It's just that in character, she's more like her father.'

I kept on smiling. I could picture a younger Madam B and I could imagine how beautiful she would be.

'You will have to accompany me to the airport to welcome her,' madam went on.

'That will be no problem, ma'am. Indeed, it's a pleasure.'

She nodded and smiled again.

‘Alright, see you again, Alex.'

'Thank you, madam.'

I stood up, gave a slight bow and left for my office. Later that evening, I had another big surprise from madam. It was eight in the evening and
I was watching news on the television when a car kept blaring its horn at the gate.

It was a strange car. I went to check who was in it and was surprised to see Mr. Taju, madam's personal driver behind the steering wheel. He was the only one in the car.

'Please, open the gate wide, I want to drive the car in,' he said, smiling.

I was nonplussed but did as he requested. Mr. Taju parked the car, came out of it and locked it. I could see that he was carrying a big brown envelop.

'What a big surprise to see you here at this hour,' I said.

He smiled up at me. 'Congratulations, Uncle Alex,' he replied as a way of greeting.

I looked at him curiously. 'I don't understand what you're saying. Congratulations for what?'

'Take.' He handed the car key and the big envelop to me. 'That's the key of the car. The envelop contains documents and insurance papers of the car. Madam said I should hand them to you. It's your new car.'

'What?' I could not find any other words to say.

'You're lucky o, Mr. Alex. It's a brand new Toyota Avensis. We go 'wash am' tomorrow. Goodnight.'

'Good night,' I answered, still finding the scene unbelievable.

'Thank you, Mr. Taju,' I added blissfully.

He moved towards the gate and left the house.

Wow! Was I glad! This madam B was really God-sent to me. And she did not even give me a hint that a brand new car was on its way. This was marvelous.

I called her number and was almost bowing down to her, though she was not physically there. I was effusive in giving thanks and showing gratitude.

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Some minutes later, some passengers started coming in to the arrival hall. Madam stopped reading and stood up. I kept my i-pad in my folder and stood up too. Unconsciously, I adjusted my red tie and black suit. A young lady soon moved towards us, smiling. Madam B too started smiling as soon as she sighted her. From her facial features, I had no doubt that this was Steph, madam's lovely daughter.

'Mummy!' I heard her say, when she was about five meters away.

'Steph, my darling,' madam said, smiling radiantly. She threw her arms open and Steph was in them. There was a long, warm embrace. I watched mother and daughter as they exchanged endearments. I was impressed by the scene.

'Oh, mummy.'

'Oh, my girl.'

The scene looked like one from Nollywood. Really, I was impressed.

'Hey, meet Alex, my Personal Assistant,' madam introduced me. 'Alex, this is Steph, my beautiful daughter.'

I nodded and offered my hand for a handshake. Steph took it warmly.

'Hello, Steph, you're welcome.'

'Hello, Alex. How d'you do?'

I could see that she spoke with some American accent. Apart from her skin, every other thing about her was exotic.

They looked like sisters. Their sight looked striking.




Chapter Six

Steph retrieved her luggage and we left the large hall. We went to the car park where Mr. Taju was waiting. He was instructed to drive home
direct. I sat at the front beside the driver, this time, and listened as mother and daughter chatted excitedly.

When we got to the house, I was surprised that a welcome dinner was prepared for the coming of Steph. Even Sophia left school early and
was already at home. Mariam the housemaid and a new domestic help set the table. It was more like a family buffet.

'O ya, everybody, come to the table. Alex, come on.' Madam preceded us to the table. I marveled at the sumptuous meal and exotic wines.
It is good to be rich.

I served myself fried rice with fried turkey and beef. I sat directly opposite Steph. The daughters and mother continued to chat excitedly
while my contributions were occasional smiles and monosyllables. Once in a while, my eyes would meet with Steph's and she would smile.

I would quickly avert my look and shift my eyes to something else. After the meal, we had some wine. It was well after nine p.m by the time I stood up to go.

'Thank you, madam, for the privilege of knowing and mixing with your wonderful daughters,' I said. 'I must say this is a wonderful family.
Steph, once again, welcome to your wonderful home. We'll be seeing again.'

'Thanks for your time, Alex,' Madam B said. 'See you tomorrow.'

I left the place. I was so full that I decided not to take anything else that evening. The following morning, I dressed up for work a brown jacket on a cream color shirt - no tie. I could have driven my new car to office since I already knew how to drive. However, I needed to renew my expired driving license.

The Saturday of that week, I got a surprise call from Steph. Her sister must have given her my number. Talking about Sophia, the English lessons I was taking her had been suspended due to my busy schedule. It was not easy combining my work with the lessons.

Now, Steph was the one on the line.

'Alex, will you be available to accompany me out this morning? I want to do some shopping.'

My mind raced. Me? Why should I be the one to accompany her?

'I've told mum, and she says no problem,' she went on.

I felt relieved. 'That will be no problem, Steph. It will be a pleasure.'

'Alright. We'll be in your house to pick you.'

'No problem. I'll be waiting.'

I got myself ready. I decided to wear a Chinos trousers and a designer t-shirt made by Armani. I also applied Christian Dior perfume. I must
look good.

Mr. Taju drove the Lexus jeep inside the compound after eleven. I locked my apartment and went to the car.

'Hello, Uncle Alex,' Sophia greeted.

'Morning, Sophia. How're you?'

'I’m cool.'

She and her sister were at the back seat. I opened the right front door and entered the car.

'Hi, Alex,' Steph said.

'Young lady, how're you?'

Steph and Sophia looked at each other and burst into laughter. I only smiled

Mr. Taju was first asked to drive to the Shoprite plaza at Ikeja. The items the girls bought were mind boggling. They were mainly ladies'
accessories. From the plaza, we went to Allen Avenue. There, they bought many clothes and wears. We all tagged along as if we had known
one another for years. Occasionally, Steph would cling to my hand. Sophia too kept saying 'Uncle Alex' as if I was her real uncle. From the way
they were spending, it was obvious money was not a problem. They asked me to pick two pair of shoes that were my size. I declined but
Steph insisted.