LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TEN: SPRUNG OUT: CHAPTER THREE: THE LEAP

Yinka is parked outside Yedire's department, she is contemplating on whether to attend the lecture
"This is a horrible idea, I can't do this" she said
 "This is your final year, you just have to be courageous, I spoke with your H.O.D and promised him you will be in class today, it is not like you are visually impaired" he said
"Is that supposed to make me feel great about myself, because it is not working"
"I'm sorry, you can't keep running away from life, it won't halt and wait for you, it will keep moving till eventually its far away from your reach, then you will have no other option but to start all over again".
 She is silent for a while lost in thoughts
 "Okay you got me, just call Amaka"
"Thank you so much, trust me you won't regret this" he dials a number on his phone
"Hello, Amaka...yes we are outside".
They wait for a while before she comes out of the hall and walks towards the car
"Well here goes nothing"
 "Are you kidding, here goes everything"
He comes out of the car as soon as she approaches it "Glad you both made it" Amaka said
"It was very hard, kept convincing till we came here"
He opens the door and gets wheelchair, they both help her to sit on it
 "If this doesn't work, I will kill you when I get back" Yedire said
"Take care, I will come pick you up when you are done"
"Yes dad, bye dad" she said and they laugh.



 Deji is in the club when Yinka comes in
"Man I need a drink!" Yinka said
 "Isn't it too early to be taking something strong" Deji said
"Nah, I'm just kidding"
"What's up, you look stressed" Deji said
"Its not easy, I took Yedire to school just now" 
"You really do a lot for that girl, she is lucky to have you" 
"Not in that way, we are just friends, no strings attached"
"But you want the strings to be attached" 
"Well I think about it, but she is a difficult one, don't think I'm strong enough to handle drama"
 "If you say so, let's not talk about women, a music producer was here earlier hoping he would see you but unfortunately he didn't" 
"A music producer, why?"
 "Are you seriously trying to play dumb? After your state of the art performance last weekend, man you belong to that stage, you have talent"
 "I wish I could, but I have a lot on my plate, law school, now the recent development......" 
"Doesn't mean you can't take care of yourself, I'm not telling to start rapping, and throw away other things, I'm just telling you to check it out, here is his card, maybe the name will ring a bell" 
Deji hands over the card to him, he looks at it and laughs loudly
 "Wow! I've got to be dreaming, unbelievable!"
"Told you its worth a shot"

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TEN: SPRUNG OUT: CHAPTER TWO: WOMAN IN THE MIRROR

Simi is sitting in the hospital lobby when Tamuno walks up to her
"Well look at you, you are glowing"
"Really? Because its the first time you are seeing me?"
"Hey, don't try to dodge a compliment, get up and follow me"
"You? Why should I follow you? I came to see Dr Femi not you"
"In this case, you also came to see me, standard hospital procedure, in case you....well let's talk in my office shall we"
"Okay"
They both walk out of the lobby into her office, as they enter, Simi sights the apple on the table and picks it up immediately before she sits
 "Help me wash this, please?" She grins at her
 "Oh look at that, you didn't even ask where it came from"
"Well its mine, since I'm in your office, by the way, this place is huge, I haven't stepped into it since your promotion" Tamuno hands over the apple "Thank you"
"Okay Mrs Kojo, I'm being formal because you are here as my patient not my friend, so let's skip to the main part"
 "Wow you really are uptight" Simi said with her mouth full
 "This is......."
"Standard procedure, I get it, go on"
"I normally do this so you don't have to go through the caesarean section, except its an option for you"
 "Not an option! I'm doing this the normal way!"
"Hope you know that the normal way its excruciatingly painful and not a walk in the park"
"I know okay, don't make me loose my appetite"
 "Okay, just fill out this form, we do this as early as possible, especially now that you are in your second trimester so you can prepare yourself, that will be all, remember, we have zero policy for littering, dispose the apple properly when you are done"
 "You are enjoying this aren't you?"
 "Of course I am, take this as a payback for using my face for make up trials".



 Ego is in her office when Ruki walks in
"Are you in a bad mood? If you just say yes I will walk out of the door and never come back" Ruki said
 "Why are you asking me that?"
"In case you haven't noticed, you've been jump starting on everyone, rumor has it you are the next Yewande"
 "Get to the point!"
"My point is, you are becoming a sadist, you don't compliment people like you used to, you don't even smile, I don't get it"
"The only thing you are going to get is that you should mind your business"
 "There it is, you are doing it again, what is going on, where is Ego and what have you done with her"
"The only thing I've done is, I chose not to let people walk over me anymore, so if you don't want me to literally walk you over or in this case walk you out, skedaddle!"
 "Uhmm can you just let me help, what's the problem? You've helped me once before"
"Get out!"
"Okay that was crystal clear, I'm going, just know that this new you doesn't suit your persona at all, I miss the old you, everyone does, I know your friends will too".

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE TEN: SPRUNG OUT; CHAPTER ONE: JACK IN THE BOX

Yinka enters the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, he keeps yawning widely, his mom is in the kitchen
 "Rough night, I can see that, you don't have to be awake because of me, go back to sleep, I will call a cab"
"No mum, I promised to drive you back and I will, I still can't believe you are leaving, why can't you stay?"
"We talked about this, as much as I hate to admit it, your father needs me, so I need to get back to him"
"You really are amazing mom, most women will just up and leave, but you stayed for me, for the family, I admire you for that"
 "Well my son, that's the perks of saying for better or for worse at the altar, most women don't get that its a vow, vows are like promises, they are meant to be kept not broken, no matter what, you should always stick to the end" he hugs her
 "Will really miss you mom, and I vow to always visit you, no matter how heavy the traffic is"
"Thank you, but I won't hold it against you if you don't, besides your house is a full house now, I doubt if there will be a dull moment"
"Yea, and that freaks the hell out of me".



 Mandy opens the door to find Mike outside
"Wow, you really had a wild night" he said
"Yes I did, come in" he enters and sits
 " So that's the reason I didn't see you during morning mass, oh let me guess, you haven't been to morning mass for months now"
 "Didn't the bible say judge not so ye shall not be judged?"
"Even the devil quotes the bible" he said almost in a whisper so she doesn't hear
"Excuse you!"
"Nothing, don't you want to know why I came over instead of waiting till tomorrow?"
 "Why did you come over? Wait, you found something didn't you?"
"Yes I did, turns out that your Uncle Fred Lawson, your fathers cousin might know a lot more about your father's fake death, he is staying at his home in London, with his family"
"What! Uncle Fred knows? He held my hand and sympathized with me during the funeral, why are people like this?"
"You don't have to blame him, telling you will be a big risk"
 "I'm going to ask him, time to pay Mr Freddie a visit"
 "No you can't! Mandy chill for a while, we have to confirm how authentic this information is first"
"No we don't, I will do it myself".

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE NINE: DEAL GONE BAD: CHAPTER FIVE: PARTY ON

"Finally I get to leave this place, oh what a relief, I'm done with the smell of medicines and injections"
Yedire is very excited about her discharge from the hospital, she sits on the bed as Amaka helps her to pack up her things
"I'm so happy for you dear, are you sure you are okay with staying in Yinka's house?"
"Its not like I have another choice, I don't want those in the hostel to see me and feel like they can pity me, it won't be a matter of time though"
"A matter of time for what?"
 "Me and him, in the same building, like a cat and dog in the same place, we don't get along"
"I'll be there with you, so don't worry about it, besides the house is huge! God! I can't wait, it will be like an adventure"
"Really, hmm whatever though"
Yinka and Nnamdi comes in
"So are you ready? you have been officially discharged" Yinka said
 "I've been ready since the day I came into this damn place" they help her sit on the wheelchair
"So who gets the first push?" Yedire said
"I do"
Nnamdi helps her, Amaka takes her bag, and Yinka helps with the rest of the luggage, they all exit the ward.



 The club is booming with music blasting through the speakers, and the people on the dance floor. Amaka and Yedire enter the club dumbfounded
 "Private event indeed! Wheel me back" she tries to turn the wheelchair
"Hey! Snap out of it, its your day, don't ruin it" Amaka tries to convince her
"I can't stay here, especially like this, I'm ashamed"
"I understand but honey trust me on this, I will be with you till this is over I'm not going anywhere"
 Nnamdi comes over to where they are 
"I've found the place reserved for the both of you, luckily its near his cousin Simi and her friends, so don't panic because they are not strangers, follow me, there is another route" he takes over from Amaka as they follow another door into the club.


 "So girls, the party girl will be joining us here, please don't scare her away, Tamuno, today is not the day to be funny" Simi said to them 
"What? I'm always funny" 
Nnamdi and Amaka help Yedire as they come into the lounge, He leaves.
"Hey girl, you are so brave, I'm happy for you" Simi said 
"Thanks, I didn't want to come at first, it took a lot of convincing, this is my best friend Amaka"
 "Hi, I'm honored meeting you ladies" Amaka said
 "Oh we are too, this is Tamuno she is a surgeon at the General hospital"
 "Yes, we saw her around a couple of times" 
"Wow, I told you all I was popular in my own niche" Tamuno said 
"Ignore her, this is Mandy, she is a lawyer, and that's Ego she is a columnist for Resplendent Magazine" they all exchange pleasantries 
"So Yedire you are Yinka's babe?" Mandy said 
"Uh no! Did he say that" Yedire said shy 
"No, I just guessed" they all laugh, Ego looks lost 
"Ego what's the problem?" Tamuno said 
"I'm sorry I still feel sick, rain check" 
"Okay I will call you tomorrow" Simi said, Ego stands and leaves
 "Does this particular spot look like a grave? Why are they passing us with drinks? Hey! You, over here!"
 Mandy calls on one of the bartenders, he comes over to take their order 
"I'm not taking any" Simi said
"Me too" Yedire said 
"Well that leaves three of us, when I snap my finger I want the drinks to keep rolling, got that?" Mandy said 
"Yes ma'm"


 The guys are over at a corner, Olika takes the mic to make an announcement 
"Dj, turn down the music for a bit, thank you everyone for coming out tonight to share your support for my girl Yedire and tonight the best part hasn't even started, so its open mic night, a lot of artists have shown their talent but here is one you haven't witnessed yet, is Yinkz in the building?" 
The crowd goes wild with cheer
 "He didn't just do that!" Yinka said surprised, he looks at Nnamdi who winks at him
 "Of course its you, who else?"
 "Ladies and gentlemen, seems like he needs a little motivation, Yinkz! Yinkz! Yinkz! Yinkz!...." 
Everyone starts chanting his name 
"Go on man, steal the show" Deji beckons him, he gets up and goes to the stage, the crowd keeps cheering on
 "So are you dedicating whatever you planning on singing to anyone?" Olika said handing the microphone over to him before leaving the stage. 
Yinka just stared at the crowd, for a moment he felt lost, he looked straight at Yedire, she smiles and gives him the thumb up sign, he pauses takes a deep breath and starts rapping to the beat, soon everyone starts cheering him on, moving to the beat as he let his lyrical flow take over to the awe of the people.



 Ego comes into her apartment, she drops her keys and sits down, her phone rings she picks it up 
"Hello" 
"Miss Geoffrey, this is us, we told you we will keep in touch, for starters, how about you send us 500 grand before the next week runs out, the account details will be forwarded to your phone, after that we will get to know if its off or still on"
 "You know what, screw you, if I ever send you or we or whatever you all call yourselves a piece of my hard earned money, it'll be a cold day in hell!" she said, the voice laughs hysterically 
"You don't know who you are dealing with, no one messes with Oregun and lives to tell" the voice said 
"Well guess what?, I don't care, I call the shots, I say when it is off, hit me with your best shot, I look forward to it, the next time I get this call, you will be speaking to the police, goodbye!"
She hangs up and throws the phone on the couch, breathing in and out as fast as she could. 



 Courage isn't meant for the weak but for the strong, sometimes the vanquished becomes the victor because he/she chooses to do things a certain way, and doesn't let the thundering voice of the oppressor stand in the way of what is rightly theirs. We all have a choice in every situation, it all depends on what you do with yours. To be continued. 

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE NINE: DEAL GONE BAD: CHAPTER FOUR: THE BEST INTENTIONS

Egowalks into the office building, everyone is busy with their work, no one takes note of her, she goes straight to her office and sits tossing her bag on the table.

"Well, look who the cat dragged in" she raises her head to see Ruki standing by the door

 "Good morning to you too" she enters, pulls a chair and sits

 "Why haven't you been at work? And don't give me the sickness crap, the Ego I know will come to work with a headache" 

"I was sick, Ruki, now I am much better, thanks for asking" 

"Ouch! I didn't know it was that serious, I would have bought a get well soon card and made everyone sign it" 

"But you didn't, can we drop this, I'm not in the mood"

 "Of course" she stands and walks to the door

 "By the way, Yewande wants to see you" she leaves

 "First day back to work, yay!" Ego said

 Yewande is in her office when Ego comes in 

"You asked to see me?"

"Yes I did, make yourself comfortable" she sits down

 "How is your health?"

"Much better, thank you"

"Okay, but in any case you feel sick again, try to apply professionally for a sick leave, if not that I heard from your doctor, your job would have been on the line" 

"I am so sorry, it just happened, I pray there won't be a next time" 

"That's the spirit, well that's all for now, I sent some tasks to your email, handle it" Yewande said

"Okay, thanks again" 

 Yinka enters the club, the place is empty, Olika at the bar with the bartender, he goes over to him

 "Man of the hour, what's up" Olika shakes him 

"Nothing much, how is it going? I'm sorry I haven't been here for a while" 

"Its nothing, besides you don't work here, you just have a percentage"

"Yes, but I like to help, I need a favor" 

"Okay, with what?"

 "My friend will be discharged from the hospital, I was hoping I could throw her a party here, over the weekend, something small, a private event" he said 

"Wow, must be a special friend huh? Well you don't have to ask for my permission, you have your party"

 "Oh! Thank you very much, I was also thinking if it would be in form of an open mic night too"

 "Hmm, brilliant idea, its done, just send the memo across to Deji, he will take it up from there" 

"Thank you again, I really appreciate" 

"Duly noted"

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE NINE: DEAL GONE BAD: CHAPTER THREE: BLENDING IN

Deji enters the bedroom to find the whole place torn apart, clothes littered everywhere
"Baby, where are you? Did an earthquake happen in here?" he looks at the stack of clothes, Simi comes in trying to fit into a gown
 "Yea! A hurricane! Hurricane Simi happened in my wardrobe, I can't find anything that fits, help me zip this" she turns, he tries to zip the gown but to no avail
 "Oh honey, it can only zip if you don't breathe again"
"This is so not happening to me" she sits on the bed frustrated
 "Come on, we will find something that fits" he tries to convince her
 "I'm getting fat everyday, kudos to me being a voracious eater with a voracious appetite" 
"You are pregnant, its only natural and its okay" 
"Its not okay! Very soon I will be referred to as humpty dumpty" she starts sobbing, he sits next to her and pulls her to his shoulder
 "You are still pretty to me, okay wear a shirt and short we are going shopping"
 "Really? For what?" she said 
"Maternity clothes, even if it means raiding the entire store to get the perfect but sexy clothes that will fit my baby mama"
 "Baby mama! You know being pregnant gives me aggressive hormones, how dare you!" 
"Okay, I'm making a run for it, but you still my baby mama" she takes the pillow on the bed and throws it at him.



 Yinka enters the ward with Nnamdi, Yedire is alone reading a book
"Hey there, how are you" he said
"I'm cool, just hanging" 
Yedire looks up at him, Nnamdi waves at her 
"Hi" he said
"Sorry, my manners, Yedire meet my friend Nnamdi, Nnamdi meet Yedire" 
"A pleasure" they both say and shake hands
 "So where is Amaka?"
"She went to school, so he is the girlfriend you went to pick at the motor park, the other day"
"Yes, well in this case my boyfriend" they both give him a weird look
 "No! Not that! I didn't mean it like that, it sounded way better in my head" he said confused 
"It sure did" she said
 "Don't mind him, he is just shy to admit he is my boo" 
Nnamdi puts his hand on Yinka's shoulder 
"What? Don't mind him" 
"Oh is it because of the anti-gay law? I thought you promised to be with me even if it means going to jail" Nnamdi said using a girly tone, getting Yinka more confused
"Really?" Yedire looks sternly at Yinka 
"He is joking, you are joking right?"
 "Of course I am, dude you should have seen your face" they laugh at him 
"Not funny! Please don't do that again" 
"Wow finally someone can bend you, well anyone that can get you this scared and angry is my pal, I'm beginning to like you Nnamdi, you are funny, I almost bought it" 
"Thanks, now I see why you like her Yinka"
"Oh my God!" He covers his face in shame 
"Hmm, please do tell me more" they all laugh.

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE NINE: DEAL GONE BAD: CHAPTER TWO: CIRCUMSTANCIAL

"Hey sleepy head! Wakey Wakey! You have to go to work"
Tamuno is shoving Ego who is fast asleep on the bed
"Please leave me alone, I called in sick" she said
"Really? Since when did going to work become a formidable task?" I thought you love your job?"
"I do, till someone or a gang tells me they will keep in touch, what if they blow up my office? Someone tried that once, like a deja vu, I've suddenly become a weapon of mass destruction, by the way I'm staying at your place, I really need to move out, out of the country if possible" Ego said confused and scared
"Sweetie, stop being paranoid, its been two weeks, you can't keep avoiding what you don't know, you have to man up for whenever they show up, starting by moving back to your house, you pay rent, its wasting and the homeless need shelter"
"I know, its time I move on with my life, I can't keep hiding here forever"
"Exactly, you always jump out of your skin when your phone rings, like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb, I've got to go, I have surgery this morning" she leaves.
"Well he who runs today, lives to fight another day, bravery is definetly not for today"
She slumps back on the bed and covers herself with the blanket.



Mandy busy in her office, Mike knocks on the door
"You've got a second?"
 "I always have a second with you, come on in"
He comes in and sits
 "So? Anything?" she said
"Its either your father is still dead or doesn't want to be found, I didn't find anything, I'm sorry, maybe you shouldn't have been too quick to let Adaeze go"
"That bitch will never be my last resort, we must find him on our own, you don't stop until I say you do"
"Mandy, I couldn't find anything, its like looking for Santa Claus or the Phantom of the Opera, because the stories say they are real, but no justifiable fact"
"We have facts! Look help me out, please, I really need to know for sure, if you don't find anything else again, then he rests in perfect peace"
 "Okay, but I'm only doing this for you"
He stands up and goes to the door, stops for a moment and turns
 "Just in case, if you see him, what will you do? What will you even say?"
 "I guess I've never given that a thought, I don't know"

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE NINE: DEAL GONE BAD: CHAPTER ONE: NO NEW FRIENDS

Dr Pamela comes into the ward, Yedire is sitting uprightly on the bed, Amaka and Yinka are both sitting down.
"I hav.e good news and bad news" she said
"Start with the bad, its better" Amaka said
"Anyone is okay" Yinka said  
"Start with the good" Yedire said 
"That is enough! The good news is, you will be leaving the hospital this week'"
they all scream excitedly
 "And! The bad news is, it will be on a wheelchair"
 "That's not completly bad, I still get to leave" Yedire said
"That's the spirit, just ensure you show up for your therapy, don't miss anyone of them"
"Okay sounds like a deal"
She leaves the ward.
"I have to go some where, will be back soon" Yinka stands up to leave
"Where if I may ask?" Yedire said inquisitively.
Amaka stares at the both of them, and pretends to be busy with her phone
"I am going to the motor park"
"Motor park? Is your girlfriend in town"
 "Are you jealous?"
 "What is there to be jealous about? Have you seen you? What do people even see in you?
 "In case you haven't noticed, I am young, handsome and wealthy"
"And so full of yourself"
"See you later, I don't want to keep my girl waiting, the sun is definitely not good for her" he said slyly and leaves
"Uh! I hate him" she said
 "No, you like him, you just pretend to hate him"
 Amaka winks at her and continues with her phone.


 Yinka arrives the motor park, he parks at a corner, comes out and locks his car. He picks up his phone and dials a number
 "Where are you? Okay I'm at the gate, I'm coming towards the bus now"
He approaches the bus parked, the passengers are coming down from it, suddenly a tall, fair and handsome young man comes down and rushes towards him
"Yinkz my manchi! O boy! It is so good to see you, you just fresh die! What's up man?
 They both hug themselves
 "You are not looking bad yourself, good to see you Nnamdi, its been long, what's been going on?"
 "Guy I just had to run away from Abeokuta, there is no fun! I have missed Lagos, this service people are wicked, even after I applied severally for re-deployment, I got nothing, thank God it is finally over"
 "Thank God for you man, after Law school, I must serve in Lagos or no service at all, is that your only luggage?"
He points at the bag Nnamdi is carrying
"Yea, you know me, I don't have a full wardrobe, hope you will take me shopping"
 "You wish"
They reach where the car is parked, Yinka presses the key button and the boot opens
 "You can put your bag inside, let's hurry, I have to be some where"
He just stands fixated with his mouth agape, looking at the posh car
 "Guy tell me this is not your ride but a rental, you don turn yahoo boy? Na 7 years o! This car is out of your league bro" Nnamdi said in a hushed tone
 "I'm not a yahoo boy, you know me, I don't like to get my hands dirty, its a long story, just hop in, I will tell you everything on the way"
"My guy! Hope I am allowed to cruise in it, I have to land my own big Lag babe"
"Uh! Uh! No, this my baby, there is another one at home you can play around with"
"You've got to be kidding me!" They both laugh as the get into the car, he starts it and drives out of the motor park.

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE EIGHT: NEW SHOES: CHAPTER FIVE: HUNTER AND HAUNTED

Dr Pamela is checking Yedire, Yinka is at a corner observing and busy with his phone.
"That will be all for now, what's with the vibe around her" Dr Pamela said
"What vibe?" they both chorus
She looked at both of them, they felt uncomfortable by her gaze 
Whatever is going on, both of you should try and fix it, what of the other girl?
"She left, will be back soon" he said
 "Okay, that will be all, just take a lot of rest, and don't stress at all, not good"
 She leaves the ward
 "I'm very sorry, for acting the way I did, it was wrong and ungrateful, and I am sorry, again"
 Its okay, I understand, I've been this way before, angry at everyone, looking for who to take it out on, but I thank God for Simi, even though I lost my mum just days after I knew who she was, I still pulled through, because I focused on who is there, rather than who is not"
"I wish Idris will pay, for everything, he abandoned me when the car crashed and ran, I just wish I didn't keep making the same mistake all over again, with the same person, I would have died"
"But you didn't, that's what you should focus on, and help yourself get better, that's all that matters for now"


 Mike is in his office when Mandy comes in
"You are right, I can't just pretend like nothing happened, as much as I want to believe it didn't, it really did, no matter what he is my father, he is human, humans make mistakes, I want to know why" she said
 "What do you want me to do?"
"I want you to find him for me, now is the time I need your skills"
"Are you sure? Mandy, when you do this, there is no going back"
 "Positive"


 Ego and Beenie are at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Beenie is with his travel papers and luggage
"Thank you, for coming to my aid, before I hit rock bottom, I've forgotten how good you are, I almost lost a friend, but I am glad I found you back" he said
 "Just promise me you will get better, Mandy recommended the rehabilitation centre, it helped her get over her addiction"
"Wait? So Mandy is the friend that recommended the place?"
"Yes, that's why I trust it enough to let you go there"
"All passengers to London, your plane is about to take off, your have 10minutes" the announcement is made
"That's my cue, I have to get going"
"Call me when you land and get registered"
 "I will"
 He hugs her tightly
"Take care of yourself, Benjamin"
"You too, Egonna"
He walks away till he is out of sight, Ego's phone starts ringing
"Hello"
"That was a touchy way to say goodbye, I was moved" a strange voice said from the other line Ego looks around, to know who is watching her
"Who is this?" She said almost scared
 "Just someone who is here to tell you that your deal with Oregun was never off, infact you bought the loan from Benjamin, now you owe us"
 "You are mistaken, we paid every dime, every penny" she said
"That's not how it works love, in fact it is more complicated than just a pay off, you have an interesting life Miss Geoffrey, we will keep in touch"
 He hangs up.
Ego stands there shocked to her spine, wondering what in the world she has gotten herself into.

Franklin D Roosevelt once said "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance". What could be the next step for them all? To be continued

LAME RED: SEASON TWO: EPISODE EIGHT: NEW SHOES: CHAPTER FOUR: TRUTH

"It all happened so fast, I didn't realise that Classic Magazine was loosing money after the scenario, we barely got clients, no one wanted to be bombed, people started to quit, well my attitude wasn't welcoming. I had to get help to reinforce, you weren't there and I was too proud to call on your help, so I got mixed up with an old gang, borrowed some money but the deal went bad, I was so filled with rage I pushed all my friends away, including Wale, now I don't know what to do, please, do not tell Shade, I beg you, for the sake of my children"
Beenie is talking with Ego, she is restless, pacing, round the room, he just sits and stares at the floor
"Who did you borrow money from?" she asked
"Not important"
"You know well how the deal goes, the money is never enough! You will keep paying, your business becomes theirs, I just want to know who!"
"Fine! It was Oregun"
"Oregun! You went to Oregun! The notorious kingpin! Are you out of your mind?"
"Apparently I am, are you helping me or not?"
"Set up a meeting I am coming
with you this time"




Yinka walks into the ward to find Yedire sprawled on the floor
"Oh my God" he rushes to were she is, she is awake and struggling to get up, he carries her up and lays her on the bed.
"Sorry for that, I had to get out of here" she said
"You barely made it to the door, where is Amaka?"
"She went home to change and get me some things I need, guess I have become dispensible"
"Why do you like being negative? What is your problem? Do you want to die? Will that be better?"
She just stares at him without saying a word
"Look if it is not what you want then make this whole thing easy, not just for you, but
for the people that care to stick around!" he said
"What does that mean?"
"You do not want to hear it"
"Oh I really do, if I have become a pain in the ass, I sure as hell want to know!"
"Fine! You have just been mistreating I and Amaka, we were always here when you were in a coma, what about Idris, the love of your life, the one responsible for all this, he gets a pass! You barely said a word about the accident, now he is no where to be found, and you are here, maybe you know where he is, you can call him to come take care of you, I am done"
He stands up and leaves the ward