LAME RED; SEASON ONE: EPISODE FOURTEEN: MY HAPPY BEGINNINGS: CHAPTER FOUR: JOURNEY

The beautiful shimmery sands of the beach, the blue clouds, the sunny sky, the lovely and well dressed guests are all sitted as Simi and Deji stand at the altar "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join our two loved ones in holy matrimony, Miss Simisola Angela Adeniyi and Mr Deji William Kojo, we will now give them a brief moment to say their vows" said the priest "I really I'm not much of a speech giver, but when you proposed, i thought it was the craziest thing you've ever done, but then i thought crazy is beautiful, and i always wish my life to be beautiful, and you have always made it so crazily beautiful from the first day i knew you, and i wish to spend a crazy beautiful life with you, forever and a day" Simi said as the guests marvel in awe, some with tears in their eyes "Simi, being with you is like a dream in reality which i don't want to wake up from, everything about you makes me go crazy, and I'm glad we make each other crazy, because truly with you is were i choose to be, you are my rock, and i will always walk the extra mile to see you smile" Deji said "Will you Simisola Angela Adeniyi take Deji William Kojo to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?" "I do" she said "Will you Deji William Kojo take Simisola Angela Adeniyi to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?" "I do" he said "With this I proceed to say, if you have anything against this marriage, speak now or forever remain silent" Tamuno gets up from her sit and tries to excuse herself "You again?" Mandy said, Ego just stares, Simi's heart is in her mouth "Oh, no, not that, i just needed to pee, couldn't hold it, i kinda have phobia for beaches" Tamuno said as everyone laughs "Without further ado, I now pronounce you man and wife, you may now kiss your bride". .................................................................... Tamuno goes to her door, to find out who is knocking at that time of the night "Femi, what are you doing here? Its late and i went for a wedding, i need to rest" "Tamuno, this is important, i read your friends story on the paper, it didn't make sense till i witnessed what i saw in the hospital" he said panting "What is that?" "We might be selling children of street girls to rich couples, the girls they say are given a knew life, the medical director does this in secret" "what she has the right to take my license, when she does worse! We have to dig deeper" she said "We really do, because when your friend said their were others, I think Mrs Roberts its one of them, and has a boss". .................................................................... Mandy is sleeping on her bed, having a terrible nightmare, she is struggling to breathe, suddenly she wakes up panting and sweating profusely, she opens up her drawer, takes a container and pops a few pills into her mouth, breathes slowly and goes back to sleep. .................................................................... Lots of questions, discoveries, more mystery, but I'm sorry it all ends here, yes I said it, Season 1 ends here. I'm really grateful for the journey you started with me, i promise a much more fun packed season two, with a lot of surprises, God bless you all. And when will Lame Red be back? You will all know with time, ciao.

SEASON ONE: EPISODE FOURTEEN: MY HAPPY BEGINNINGS: CHAPTER THREE: BECOMING BRAVE

.........................3weeks later......................... "So i feel like I'm fitting this dress for the umpteenth time" Simi said, she is fitting her wedding dress "and i feel like I'm escorting you for the umpteenth time, and it feels like de ja vu, because the last time i followed you, i made headlines, now I'm still making headlines" Mandy said staring at the newspaper in front of her, it says "When Lawyer Meets Murderer" "Actually you were stepping on it the last time" Tamuno said "No, not this, they actually want to interview me, but i said no" "Why?" Ego said "Because i don't want to talk about it, ever" she said "there is no harm, they will keep publishing if you don't give them the exclusive" Simi said "Well, i will give it a thought" "Everything has really changed, Simi got what she has always wished for, Tamuno not to say but it will all work out, Mandy a survivor, me a hero, every evil deed brings out the best in us, I'm glad we made it through" Ego said "Yes, and I'm also glad we are all here to witness my wedding day, i thought it will never come actually" Simi said "if you think that, maybe i was born to be a nun" Tamuno said and they all laugh .................................................................... "Hello, Mercy Patrick, columnist of the punch" "You gave me your number, you want to publish my story" "Oh my God, Miss Mandy Lawson, I'm glad you called" Mercy said "Hope you are still up for it?" Mandy said "Yes, why not, of course" "Well let me start this way, My name is Mandy Bola Lawson and I'm a survivor". .................................................................... To be continued

SEASON ONE: EPISODE FOURTEEN: MY HAPPY BEGINNINGS: CHAPTER TWO: BACK TO REALITY

"So that's all i can say about what happened" Mandy is been interrogated by the Inspector, Simi and Ego are with her in the hospital ward "Hmm interesting, if we have any more questions we will let you know, for now you need to rest" he leaves "Are you alright?" Ego said "Yes I'm hanging in there, its not a lot of people that get their heart broken, crushed, the supposed boyfriend killed in their presence, and you almost drowning, all at once" she said "We are sorry you went through a lot and we weren't there on time" Simi said "At least, you were all there, when i really needed help, that's why i need to apologize for not letting you guys in with my investigation on the Chief" "That's because you knew, we won't approve" Simi said. Tamuno walks in "How did it go?" Ego said "Apparently my mini surgery saved her life and didn't complicate more issues, they would have battled with, so, they are not pressing charges" she said "but what about your license? Are they giving it back?" Mandy said "No, unfortunately, but there is hope, after what happened yesterday, i realized some situations are worse than mine" Tamuno said "I owe all of you, I'm glad i have great friends that can walk the extra mile for me" Mandy said. .................................................................... Mandy is having a bad dream, where she is drowning, she could hear someone calling her, she opens up her eyes to see Mike waking her up "What is it? All of a sudden you couldn't breathe and it was like you were gasping for air" he said "I'm sorry, i was having a bad dream, how long have you been here?" "A while, didn't want to wake you, I'm glad you are okay and safe" he said "how is the office?" She said "Wow! you still bossing on a sick bed, chill Andy we are fine, and doing well, and why are you smiling" he said to Mandy as she stared at him smiling "Oh, that's what my dad calls me, Andy, and i feel like I've heard that somewhere, like he called me that yesterday" "Seems like enough water tried to sink your brain, the last i checked your father is late and you need rest so stop worrying and assuming too much,back to sleep" he said "Aye sir". .................................................................... Jass a great poet once wrote "The love of life, is the love, between friends". Friendship helps the wounded and the sorrowful, imagine if Mandy had no friends, learn to see value and value your friendship.

SEASON ONE: EPISODE FOURTEEN: MY HAPPY BEGINNINGS : CHAPTER ONE: ILLUSION

Mandy opens her eyes, she is in a room filled with light, an elderly man is sitting in front of her "Dad? Is this a dream" she said "No, andy, its not, you are having a near death experience" he said "I'm i dead?" "Depends on you" he said, she sits up "I'm happy I'm here, you are so real, i really missed you" she hugs him "its just for a while" he said smiling "you should have let go when you had the chance, but you will always be my andy, very stubborn" she laughs "you mean he knew i was still investigating that's why he came on to me?" He nods "I thought I found something after all this while, you were murdered i did nothing about it, just wanted to make a difference" she said "you can't save everyone but yourself, but that shouldn't stop you from doing the right thing, you are a fighter, keep fighting because our society is crumbling with corruption, a time shall come when we will need those that will stand for something no matter how few" he said "Will i see you again?" "Someday" "Will i remember this conversation?" "I'm afraid you won't, but remember, I'm always with you right there, in your heart". .................................................................... "She is loosing consciousness, she won't make it before the ambulance gets here, i will need to cut her open so she can breathe" Tamuno said "You don't have your license, you could go to jail" Simi said "I don't care, if that's what i will do to save her life, who has a pocket knife?" Ego gives her one "what will you be doing with a pocket knife?" Simi said "Since i was attacked in the office, I carry that all the time" Ego said "There is no time for that, i need a lighter to make it sterile" Mike hands one over to her "Well, in case i get the urge to smoke" he said, Tamuno flames the knife with the lighter, allows it to cool, then makes a small cut near her lungs, water and blood gushes out, suddenly, Mandy takes a deep breath and opens her eyes, she starts coughing "Oh my God, it worked" Ego said "Tamuno you really are a life saver" Simi said "Well, i didn't know it would, just took my chances, God i miss this" Tamuno said , the paramedics take Mandy on a stretcher as the all follow her to the hospital. To be continued.

SEASON ONE: EPISODE THIRTEEN: SAVING MANDY: CHAPTER: FIVE: LOST

The police vehicles are all over the docks, some young children around the place are being rescued, no sign of Mandy yet "You are advised to come out of your offices, this place is on lock down, or you will be forced" Inspector Anthony is speaking through the megaphone, all workers are out, and the place is searched, a police man walks up to the Inspector and whispers into his ears "I'm sorry, we couldn't find her, but their are a lot of illegal activities going on, thanks for this notice" he said "What, she is our primary aim, you can't just stop she must be somewhere" Tamuno said "We are sorry there is nothing more......" "Sir, Sir movement was seen just at the east of the docks, they are trying to escape through a ferry" a policeman said "Let's move fast" .................................................................... "I'm going to gag you so you won't make any sound" Dave said to Mandy "Why gag me when you have already chained me....." He covers her mouth with the duct tape, they start moving before they are stopped "Hands in the air, you are surrounded, don't move or we shoot" Inspector Anthony said, Dave uses Mandy as a shield "Please don't shoot, you could hurt her" Ego said "Don't worry I've handled cases like this" he shoots straight on his forehead, Dave pushes Mandy into the water then falls to the ground "Oh, God did you think of that before doing that?" Tamuno screamed "we have divers" Inspector Anthony said "No time for that" Mike dives into the water. .................................................................... Mandy is sinking fast into the water, she can't breathe, her mouth is gaged, she tries forcing it open but is loosing strength, Mike reaches out to her, tries dragging her up but she is stuck, the chains are hooked somewhere, he goes up again to the shore, gets a plier and dives back in, Mandy could feel the water filling her brain she blacks out, Mike comes to her, frees the chain and takes her up. .................................................................... Tamuno tries to resuscitate Mandy but to no avail "Mandy please, her pulse is weak" she administers mouth to mouth, doesn't work "Mandy, please wake up" Simi said, Ego is beside her crying "Someone please call the ambulance, please help" Mike said, they all stare at Mandy hoping she wakes up but she doesn't. .................................................................... What comes next, what are your thoughts? To be continued

SEASON ONE: EPISODE THIRTEEN: SAVING MANDY: CHAPTER FOUR: OFF GRID

Simi, Tamuno, Mike, Ego, Inspector Anthony and other police officers pull up at the beach house, every where seems quiet "doesn't look like she is here" Ego said "Check around the house, search every nook and cranny" Inspector Anthony said to the officers "Yes sir." They search all the areas of the house, "no sign of anyone, seems to be abandoned" said one of the officers "Where else? This is the only beach house" Simi said "I hope you all are not playing pranks" Inspector Anthony "do we look like kids that have nothing else to do, besides its getting very late" Mike said, a police man walks up to the Inspector "Sir, some boys that work on the docks of the Triad shipping company, Dave Balogun was seen there with his boys carrying a young girl" he said "then we better move fast, signal for more back up" .................................................................... Mandy is trying hard to let go of the chains, but to no avail, Dave walks in immediately "hmm, that's just one bad idea, you can't break free that easily" he said "Well you left me with no choice" she said "Seems like you have nosy friends like you, they were snooping around my beach house, so we have to move" "To where?" "That's left for you to be excited about" .................................................................... We really hope they get to Mandy before it is too late, or something really bad is brewing. To be continued

SEASON ONE: EPISODE THIRTEEN: SAVING MANDY: CHAPTER THREE: OPEN SECRET

"How amazed will i be at the end of your so called story, why tell me? Don't you want to keep me alive?" Mandy said "Well i wouldn't but I know, you've been itching for answers, you are an attorney, so you need to know the loopholes in our society" Dave said "Well then, bring it on" "You see, Nigeria our great giant of Africa is being eaten root by root by a canker worm known as corruption, the only thing i do is to make ends meet by any means necessary, i grew up a poor orphan taunted by you rich kids, in a nation where the rich grew richer, and the poor poorer, but it didn't stop me, i devised a great plan with my master mind and in this, exploit rich people that their thirst for riches is insatiable, everyday 100's of homeless kids are taken of the streets and shipped to various countries, carrying different sizes of drugs concealed in their body, if the lucky ones survive, they are operated on and the drugs removed, they get to have a new life, the unlucky ones well i can't say for sure, i worked on the docks for 15years and when i devised this plan, I was able to buy out the owner, who supplies us with the children? Our so called politicians and rich business men, how do they get through customs without being seen? Well no one can say no to a mouth watering million naira deal" he said "this is outrageous, they are children for Christ sake! You send them to school, not this!" Mandy said "well how many did you send to school?" she keeps silent "I guess so, so don't take it upon yourself, no one cares, even the so called people that have N.G.O's ,they use it as a means to an end by taken the donations meant for the kids for themselves" "that doesn't mean you should do same" "I don't care" he said "So the Chief was part of this, and you killed him because he was caught" she said "Imagine what will happen if it gets out" "Yes, the rest won't like it, who are they, you must answer yes boss to someone, or are you the boss?" she said "Questions for another day, meanwhile, ponder on this, we have a lot to catch up with" he leaves .................................................................... To be continued