episode 41
Segun came out of his room
dressed in a sky blue long sleeves
shirt with a black jacket on a
black varsace pant trouser and a
black paul smith pimpsole shoe.
He was looking cute and
handsome with his sunshade.
He got out into the compound
looked at himself in the side
mirror of the Nissan Murano
parked outside, feeling satisfied
with his looks he walked out of
the gate and headed towards the
junction of his street.
He boarded a bus towards Agodi
GRA. He dropped in the bus-stop
and walked towards the GRA. He
got outside the gate and dialled
Nike’s number.
“Hello,where are you?.” she said
from the other end.
“Am at the gate.” he informed.
Segun could hear her scream and
telling some people that he is
around.
The gate opened and she
stepped out.
“Happy birthday.” he said.
“Thanks.” she replied smilling.
They both walked in with Segun
carrying a bagpack. They walked
towards the garden behind the
house where tables and chairs
were arranged.
She took Segun to a section of
the garden where some guys
and girls are seated. She
introduced them as her
classmates in school. She took
him to another part where her
cousins and distant family
members were seated before
they rounded up the
introduction spree at the section
where her neighbours were
seated.
She led him through the pathway
between the lawns walking
towards the main house.
They entered the sitting room
where her parents and some
other elders were seated.
“Good afternoon sir.” he greeted
postrating.
“Segun, i thought you wouldn’t
come. How are you?”
“Am fine sir.” he replied.
Nike led him back into the
garden. He sat down on an
empty seat while Nike quickly
ordered refreshments for him.
Nike left him occassionally to
welcome her guests.
At exactly 12pm the party was
declared opened by Ambrose
(Nike’s big bro).
The party continued until when
the celebrant was called upon to
cut the cake in company of two
best friend of hers.
Nike got up and walked towards
the stage. She collected the
microphone and called on Segun
and Matilda (her cousin) . The
cake was cut and photographs
were taken. The dj began
showing his skills by playing
varieties of party nigerian hip-
hop music. Everyone present was
tempted to dance.
Nike’s dad beckoned on Segun to
come to his table. He asked him
personal questions like his family
background and future ambition
before the man dropped the
bomb by asking Segun a life and
direct question which requires a
quick answer.
Episode 42
“Is it true that you love my
princess?” the man asked.
“We are just friends sir.” Segun
replied.
“Friends? I heard your good
deeds and the way you saved her
from that rascal.” he said.
“I just did what anybody in my
shoes will do.” Segun explained.
“But you took a great risk by
standing up against those guys
and i must commend you.” he
said extending his hands for a
handshake.
“Thank you sir.” Segun said
shaking hands with him.
“But i’ll want you to think about
dating my daughter because she
has been disturbing me and i get
my daughter the best things.” he
explained.
“Okay sir.” Segun replied.
They both continued discussing
until the celebrant showed face.
“Dad. Excuse me i want to dance
with him.” Nike said smiling.
“Oh! You are free to.” her father
replied.
She took Segun by the hand and
dragged him to the dance floor
despite Segun pleading to be
freed as he doesn’t know how to
dance.
Immediately they got to the
dance floor, everybody left for
their seats to watch the celebrant
dance.
“Nike, please i don’t know how
to dance.” Segun whispered.
“Please just shake your body in
line with the beat.” She pleaded.
“I will just be making a fool of
myself.” he stressed further.
“Segun please.” she pleaded.
“Okay.” he replied.
Segun tried his possible best to
dance in line with the rythm
while Nike danced perfectly as if
she was born to dance.
The rest of the guest joined them
in dancing and when the dance
floor became rowdy, Segun had
to pull out and he walked to a
seat without notifying Nike.
He sat down on an empty seat
and brought out his phone.
“Hey!” she called.
“Hello.” he replied.
“Can i sit with you?” she asked.
“Why not?” he replied pointing to
another empty chair.
“My name is Mercy and you?” she
said sitting down.
“My name is Segun.” he replied.
“So you are my cousin’s
boyfriend?” she asked smiling.
“No, am just a friend.” he replied.
“Don’t tell me that. You need to
see how Nike talks about you
every now and then.” she told
him.
Segun kept mute trying to digest
what he just heard.
“Tell me, don’t you feel
something for her?” she asked.
“I do but that doesn’t mean i’ll
make it known to her.” Segun
lied.
“Be right back let me get you
something to drink.” she said
and ran towards the main house
to get him a drink.
Nike walked towards him with a
angry face.
episode 43
Nike approached Segun with
anger written all over her face.
“Why did you leave me alone on
the dance floor?” she asked.
“The place has become over
crowded.” he explained.
“And that made you leave
without telling me?” she asked.
Mercy returned with a bottle of
wine and two glass cups.
“Guess you guys have met
yourselves.” Nike said.
“Yeah.” Segun replied.
“I think i should leave you guys
to your discussion.” Mercy said
taking her leave.
“What about the wine?” Segun
asked.
“You two use it and step down.”
mercy replied laughing.
“Naughty girl.” Nike said.
Silence took over the atmosphere
between them.
“Segun.” she called.
“Yes.” he replied.
“Do you know you suprised me
today?” she asked.
“No i don’t. Why?” he replied.
“I never believed you’ll come.”
she replied.
“Nothing can stop me from
coming to your party.” he replied.
“I really appreciate your coming.”
she said.
Segun unhooked his bagpack
and brought out a parcel
wrapped with a gift wrapper.
She collected it and opened it in
his presence.
“Wow! This is beautiful.” she said
smilling. In her hand is a
wristwatch and a necklace.
She held his hands in hers and
looked into his eyes tears
dropped from her eyes. Segun
was suprised seeing her cry. She
quickly removed her hands.
“Am sorry.” she said wiping the
tears with her hands.
They continued their chit-chat
until Segun announced he
wanted to leave.
“How i wish you don’t leave.” she
said sadly.
“Me too. But i have no choice.” he
replied.
“Come and inform daddy that
you are going.” she advised.
They both stood up and headed
to the main house. They entered
the sitting room and found her
parents watching a news
programme on channels.
“Daddy, am leaving..” he said.
“So soon?” her mother asked.
“Yes ma, i have some things to
attend to.” he explained.
“Okay.” she replied.
“Let me call someone to drive you
home.” her father said.
“I’ll sort my self out sir.” Segun
replied.
“Nike go and get him a take
away.” her mum commanded.
“Don’t bother ma.” segun replied.
They both walked out of the
house into the street heading
towards the bus/stop.
Some minutes later, Nike’s phone
rang and checking the caller, she
discovered it was Emmanuel.
FLASHBACK*
Mr Akinola was walking on the
street very close to the
secretariat. He walked past a
black Nissan Altima.
“Akin.” Rose the occupant of the
Nissan altima called.
“please i don’t know you.” he
replied.
“It’s me Rose Bolakale.” she
explained.
“Oh! Now i remember. Rose,
Magaret’s sister.” he stressed.
“Yes.”
She opened the door to the
passenger side for him and
drove off.
She discovered that the man who
helped her pass her exams is in
dire need. So she fixed him up a
capital to start his own business
in partnership with her
husband’s business.
Akinola thrived and made a name
in the business.
*TWO YEARS LATER*
Rose was on the sickbed with
Beatrice by her side.
“Beatrice, can you do me a
favour?” Rose asked.
“Anything for you my sister.”
Beatrice replied.
“I want you to unite your family
with mine.” Rose replied.
“We are already united.” Beatrice
replied.
“Let’s become inlaw. Let your son
Segun and my only daughter
Jummy be made one.” Rose said.
“Consider it done but first you
have to get well.” Beatrice
advised her friend.
“Beatrice. The only way you can
repay my kindness to your family
is by doing what i asked for. I’ll
forever be unhappy with you if
my desire is not made possibe.”
Rose explained and gave up the
ghost.
“Doctor….doctor….doc….d..d.”
Beatrice called on the doctor.
*BACK TO PRESENT*
“You can now see why i am
concerned about you dating
Jummy.” she said.
“But mum why can’t you tell me
all these before.” Segun said
sadly.
“I never knew you will meet so
soon and moreso, she was
adopted by a family member
when her mum died because she
was still a baby then.” she
explained.
“So what do you want me to do
now?” Segun asked.
“Break up with whatever girl you
are dating now and stick with
you wife.” she advised.
“That’s not possible.” he
countered.
“Make it possible son.” she
begged.
“Okay i’ll think about it.” he said
and left his mother in the sitting
room.
He got back into his room and
sat down on the bed with his
face buried in his palms.
“What sort of promise is this. I
can’t afford to loose Olanike after
all i had gone through. But come
to think of it i can’t disobey my
mother but i don’t love Jummy.”
he thought.
“Then there must be a solution
somewhere.” he concluded
before laying down on his bed to
sleep round two.
To be continued.
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