*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 26

“Jenifer you are going home with me this moment. We are going home” i said seriously, watching her keenly.
“i’m not going anywhere with you just leave” she cried.
“baby, the past we can’t change, but our future we can shape. C’mon let’s go home” i begged softly, drew close and held her hand.
“no you don’t understand anything. We can’t be happy together. Do you really think you can segregate yourself from your people because of me?. C’mon your feelings will change in no time. Just leave” she cried.
Her friend and Joe barged into the room that same moment, interrupting us.
“you better leave sir” her friend said angrily.
“i’m not leaving without her” i answered defiantly.
“let me be” Jenifer begged.
“it’s either you leave with me or i stay here with you” i replied seriously with a drawn face.
“fine let’s go but this is kidnapping” she finally murmured with resignation.
“you can’t be doing this” her friend protested while she shrugged.
“don’t worry dear, thanks for everything” she replied, forcing out a smile.
Ten minutes later, we were in my car, speeding back to my house. Joe drove the car, while Jenifer and I sat at the back seat.
“you were very rude to my friend. Your behaviour was uncalled for” she complained quietly. I smiled and caressed her palm.
“i had no choice my dear. I was very desperate. Your absence nearly made me mad” i confessed.
“you don’t understand. I’m a woman. I have only one life to live. I don’t want to make a mistake of choosing a wrong life partner. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life regretting marrying a wrong person. We are in Africa for Christ sake. Marriage isn’t just only between two people here, but equally between your family and mine. Yours won’t accept me and the stigma of Tony’s issue will forever be there to spoil things. Please understand” she pleaded desperately.
“you can’t convince me to leave you dear. Yes i’m the bad guy, but i have you to live for. I have only you” I said seriously, kissing her hand. My phone soon rang, interrupting our discussion.
The caller turned out to be no other person than the same kinsman who paid me a visit somedays back. The same man whose words sent Jenifer fleeing for dear life.
“we are having a meeting to deliberate on your problems with Tony tomorrow. All the town union members will be there. My house is the venue. Time is 4pm” he announced, chilling my heart with the information.
I truly wasn’t a strong member of the union but it was something like a family gathering which i had no choice than to respect. I knew they all had ganged up against me to side with Tony whose stand i couldn’t really figure out. He appeared to be playing the victim game with one hand, striking with the other hand and covering everything up like a saint.
“you see what i’m talking about” Jenifer slowly said as if she listened to my phone conversation or knew what was in my mind…

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 25

After two days of anxious waiting, i got a very wonderful news from Joe who came into my apartment with excitement written all over his face.
“I saw your woman today and believe me, she’s very okay. She reported to work like you were expecting and i had to wait and follow her after the school closed for the day. I now know her hideout” he poured out with excitement, while i quickly got up and shook his hand.
“you are the man. So tell me, where is she hiding?” i asked curiously,
“somewhere in Ekenwan, she’s probably staying with a friend” he answered.
“good, let’s go there, let’s go right away” i shouted, grabbed my car keys and hurried out of my apartment with him.
I couldn’t control my excitement as i drove towards Ekenwan that fateful evening. I was so happy and overly excited.
We soon got to her hideout, a very cool building complex with lots of apartments.
Joe nodded and alighted, i quickly followed him and together we headed into the building, my heart beating furiously. We slowly made our way to the first floor, Joe leading the way and stopping at a door..
“here is the apartment i saw her enter this afternoon” he said with a slight nod. I drew forward and knocked on the door without wasting time. I knocked and knocked until a middle aged lady opened up and stared at us with fear.
“where is Jenifer?” i barked,
“i don’t know any Jenifer” she answered and tried to shut the door, but i was faster than her. I pushed forward, forcing my way into the sitting room and pushing aside the shocked lady in the process.
“get out now” she screamed, but i paid no attention to her because i already had caught glimpse of a lady escaping to one of the rooms as i bolted into the apartment.
I went after the lady, barging into the room without civility and freezing as my eyes feel on the fleeing woman. She was no other person than my Jenifer.
“Jenifer” i breathed.
“get out” she screamed boldly like a terrified Animal.
“Jenifer” i called out her name again, happiness filling my heart and swelling my soul….

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 24

On getting to my house, i took a quick shower before joining Selena who was already naked on the bed.
“so how do you want it?” she asked sweetly. I breathed deeply and laid beside her.
“i don’t know if i’m doing the right thing by being with you. Things are going badly for me right now” i complained bitterly. She leaned forward and rested her head on my chest.
“now tell me your problems. We have been friends for a long time, perhaps i can be of help” she asked curiously.
“yeah, i think i can open up to you. I have nothing to lose” i smiled and took my time in telling her everything. She listened with great attention and softly caressed my chest when i was done.
“the poor girl is just scared. Of course who wouldn’t be after hearing all your kinsman said concerning her, but don’t kill yourself over it. Just give her a little time for things to calm down” she advised while i shook my head.
“that’s the problem. I just can’t live without knowing that she’s alright. I just want to see her. I love that girl” i said strongly.
“of course i see that, but let’s forget about everything and concentrate on ourselves. Don’t you want to fuck me?” she asked as she fetched a wrap of condom, licked her lips and kissed me hotly. My hormones instantly lit up with fire.
“naught boy” she laughed, pulled the condom over my joystick, climbed out of the bed and switched off the lights. Seconds later, we were moaning with pleasure.
We really had wonderful sex that sapped all my energy and gave me a new breathe of life. I woke up the next morning, more relaxed and calm. My mind sharp and clear.
“If you really want to find Jenifer, the best place to search is her work place. She can’t stay away from work for long. She must report there no matter what. Thank me later” Selena said with a smile as she collected her payment for the wonderful night she gave me. I drew close and hugged her.
“thanks for everything. I’ll follow up your suggestion right away” I said with joy. She nodded, pecked me and left.
Without wasting time, i grabbed my phone and called Joe.
“i have a new job for you” i said to Joe who murmured some inaudible words.
“I need you to watch Jenifer’s school from now onwards. I have strong feeling that we will get her there” i ordered calmly and hung up, breathing happily.
“Selena was right, Jenifer can’t afford staying away from her work place for long or could she??” i asked myself over and over.
Just like i was advised, i had no choice than to sit and hopefully wait for things to turn out good…

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I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 23

I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 23

I was quite restless all through the rest of that day, giving Joe a hard time as he desperately tried to calm me.
“seriously i believe Jenifer is save where ever she is. I think she just wants to be away from you for the moment and it’s wise you respect her wish. She just wants to be away for things to calm down. Don’t you understand” he seriously said to me, but his words meant nothing to me. All i wanted was to see Jenifer, nothing more, nothing less.
“where do you think she could be?” i asked him. He shrugged slowly, looking down.
“she could be with her friends, she could be at her hometown. She has lots of places to hide, I presume” he answered, while i quickly got up with excitement.
“we have to check her school, yea someone there must know something” i said, grabbed my keys and headed out while he followed me, shaking his head in protest.
“c’mon we can’t be going there by this time of the day, it’s past 2pm already. God” he begged as we headed to my car. But i refused listening.
Unfortunately i achieved nothing, nor got any information from the school. Nobody was able to give any reasonable answer to my questions. I headed back home with despair.
“you can’t continue like this. You have to cheer up, she isn’t death. You just have to settle down, get yourself and think over the situation with a settled mind. Without a settled mind you will end up with nothing. Rest, clear your head and think properly” Joe advised once again. This time i listened to him.
“yes i think you are right. You can go home now. I can take care of myself” i said quietly, while he stared at me curiously.
“don’t worry, i’m fine. I just want to sleep and clear my head” i said to him, forcing out a smile.
“okay, i will be here early tomorrow” he smiled, stood up and left. I slowly got up, fetched a bottle of whisky and took some shots before retiring to my bedroom where i instantly fell asleep.
I woke up around 7pm feeling very sick and hungry. I dialled Jenifer’s number once again but still got the same old“phone switched off”response. I hissed, freshened up and headed to a small restaurant down the street, equally inviting my pal Selena to join me there. I sure needed a friend, someone to cheer me up and bring out my spirit.
Selena showed up an hour later with an apologetic smile on her face.
“i’m so sorry for keeping you waiting my love. It’s like you are drunk?” she apologized, kissed me and drew back with surprise after percieving the smell of alchohol from my breathe.
“c’mon let’s go home, hope you can still drive?” she asked as she dragged me to my feet.
All i wanted was my Jenifer but sure Selena was a good pal who always cured me from such pains…..
Yea i know some would frown at my action, but that very moment a dead part of me needed revival. A sort of revival only Selena could perform.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 22

“Jenifer is missing, is she with you?” i asked cautiously. Tony drew back again, his gun still pointing at me.
“just look at you, pointing a gun at your own brother. My tanker you burnt isn’t it enough revenge?” i asked coldly, forcing him to lower the gun with my words.
“i burnt your tanker?” he asked with surprise written over his face, but it failed to convince me of his innocence.
“your boys burnt my tanker, now Jenifer is gone, c’mon Tony how far are you willing to go for a woman. You are a man bro, you got to let some things go” i said seriously, drawing closer to him while he moved back again.
“i didn’t burn your Tanker neither did i kidnap Jenifer. All i did was report your atrocity to all my friends and family. Seems like your sins are catching up with you. There is no better revenge than that” he said with a scornful smile, tossing his gun to one of the two guys in his compound.
“return the gun to my room. We won’t be needing it after all” he said to the boys, who quickly disappeared into the house with it.
“you took away Jenifer from me. I’ll never forgive you for that, but just like i told you sometime back, i’m not ready to be a bachelor anymore. I’ll be marrying Irene in a couple of months, so i have nothing to do with Jenifer’s disappearance” he said seriously, while Joe drew close and held my hand.
“i don’t think he has your woman, let’s go” he said, dragging me out of the compound. I couldn’t just describe how i felt that moment. I was far from miserable.
Joe drove my car, while i sat at the passenger’s corner as we headed back to my house.
“Jenifer is fine, don’t despair” he tried calming me, but surprisingly, a text message from Jenifer entered my phone that same moment.
“EMMY, I KNOW YOU WILL BE LOOKING FOR ME BY NOW, BUT PLEASE FORGET ME. I’M FINE DOWN HERE, PLEASE MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE AND DON’T BOTHER LOOKING FOR ME” were the words she sent. I quickly dialled her phone number but unfortunately the line was switched off….
“no it can’t be” i cried with despair, wondering where she could be…
“where are you Jenifer?” i asked with a broken heart.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 21

I was still thinking of what next to do, when a call from Joe came into my phone.
“oga where are you?, you left the house without me?” he asked with concern.
“Jenifer has disappeared, i’m at her apartment right now. I can’t find her” i answered painfully,
“oh!, should i come over?” he asked.
“no don’t worry, i’m coming to pick you up” i answered, breathed deeply and headed back to my house where he was patiently waiting with two young men.
“the boys are here for the work” he said with a smile, while i nodded with appreciation.
“negotiate with them, you are in charge. Meet me in my sitting room we you are done. We have something more important at hand” i said and went into my apartment to change my clothes.
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Joe came in five minutes later, looking very serious and curious. He sat on my couch and watched me.
“her phone is switched off. I don’t know what to think. Yes she must be with Tony, Let’s go over there right away” i said with despair. He drew back and shook his head.
“i don’t think it’s a wise idea sir” he murmured.
“i don’t care what you think. Let’s go” i commanded and got up. He shrugged and followed me without another word.
On getting to Tony’s house, i parked my car across his open gate and walked in screaming his name furiously.
Two guys quickly emerged from the backyard and headed towards me as if they planned throwing Joe and I out of the compound. They however weren’t armed and so drew no fear from me.
“hey guys leave them. This is my fight” Tony suddenly shouted and emerged from the front door with a double barrel gun. The boys instantly stopped and drew back, while i scoffed with disdain.
“i see you got yourself a bodyguard, hmmm that’s impressive” he smiled and drew closer to me.
“and i see you got yourself some touts, hmmm that’s foolish” i mimicked. He frowned as the insult did its work.
“what stops me from blowing off your head right now?” he asked, cocking his gun.
“i can claim you were trespassing, i can claim robbery. I can claim self defence. I know you guys are armed, now toss your weapons” he ordered, pointing his double barrel gun at my forehead. I smiled coldly.
Of course i knew he wasn’t going to shoot. I saw it in his eyes. The fear in him was very noticeable. But yes sometimes a man can do the imaginable just to score a cheap point.
Joe cautiously drew closer to me, breathing down my neck while he quickly drew back a little and positioned his weapon very well.
It was now a battle of wits.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 20

“c’mon baby, it’s true our relationship isn’t going to get a smooth sailing, but that shouldn’t despair you. I’m with you and nothing it’s going to change it” i pleaded desperately, but she never listened, instead continued crying.
“i made a terrible mistake by following my heart. We are in Africa. Family matters a lot. Nobody will respect me in your family” she sobbed seriously.
The whole day was really a big mess for me. I spent every minute trying to cheer up Jenifer but the more i tried the more she cried. I didn’t leave my apartment that fateful day, nor did i do any other thing apart from trying to make her happy. Joe equally showed up by 9am without the boys i asked him to get.
“oga i was told they left for Jos yesterday morning, but i have sent message across. They will be back today or tomorrow” he said to me.
Seriously my affair with Jenifer turned everything in my life upside down just with few days of being with her, but as my life changed, so did my love for her grew. I was overwhemingly in love with her. I was ready to do anything for her, even kill for her.
However things took a dramatic turn the next day. I woke up to find my Jenifer gone without a trace. Her bags and clothes were still intact in my bedroom, but she was nowhere to be found, her phone equally switched off..
I couldn’t believe myself. I unsuccessfully searched all around my rooms for her, before rushing to the entrance door to find it closed but unlocked, same as my gate, which showed that she left with her own free will.
Quickly i fetched my car keys and drove to her apartment but unfortunately she wasn’t there. The whole place was securely locked.
Tears slowly dropped from my eyes as three ideas instantly hit my mind.
“perhaps she couldn’t control her fears anymore and chose to run away, or maybe went over to Tony’s house to do the unimaginable, or could it be that she ran away to take her life?” i reasoned fearfully, almost urinating on my trouser as fear took over my entire body

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 19

Early the next day, a kinsman who lived in the same neighbourhood with me showed up in my house. I was highly surprised to see him because we weren’t mates nor close friends. I instantly suspected it was Tony’s case that brought him.
“i came so early in order to meet you at home. You boys hardly spent a minute at home these days” he said jokingly, trying to ease the tension between us. I laughed fetched a bottle of hot drink and kept on a stool before him.
“aah nothing suits the soul more than a shot of this drink every morning” he laughed and diligently served himself while i looked on with a smile. He appeared relaxed while i looked a bit nervous.
Even though we were far from being close friends, i respected him a lot, especially the way he played his community politics. He was barely forty years old but has been our town union secretary in Benin city for so many years, even before i knew what was politics.
“what is this rumour i hear going round between you and your friend. I heard a very surprising news from Tony’s cousin yesterday” he asked calmly, studying me with his eyes. I scoffed and drew back.
“what rumour did you hear?” i asked. He smiled, served himself another shot of whisky before facing me.
“you took away his woman” he fired directly, mincing no words.
“oh i see, c’mon Tony is yet to marry, so how come i stole his woman?” i asked with a sly smile.
“come off the pretence man. You perfectly understood my question and your answer shows you really did it. Why?, why her?. This town is filled with lots of women. Gush” he breathed with disappointment.
“you are a graduate. You are rich. Your father was my friend. A man of honour Why commit this terrible atrocity with his blood?. You took away your friend’s woman because of a silly hit and run agenda in your mind” he said angrily, hiding nothing from me.
His words were strong and painful. In fact he whipped me with his tongue.
“it’s not the way you think. We both fell for the same woman and luckily she chose me instead of him. I have no hit and run agenda in my mind. I’m marrying her” i defended myself, breathing heavily.
He spat out the drink in his throat and stared at me with shock.
“what madness!” he exclaimed.
“yes i’m marrying her” i repeated.
“this is really more serious than i thought. C’mon man think. I’m your senior but still a young man. I’m not yet up to forty years but i have seen a lot to know when things are going astray. You know no man legitimately marries a wife alone. You need your people, you need me, you need Tony, you need your kinsmen. Do you think anyone will follow or side you to marry her. I know it’s too early to be saying these words but the earlier the better. Nobody fights his kinsman in the city and lives a fulfilled life after. I don’t think our people will permit you to marry a woman you stole from a brother, unless you settle with him which i very much doubt. We are all from the same clan. Yes Tony is your brother. This isn’t good at all” he concluded, stood, shook his head and left with disappointment, leaving me shocked and choked up.
I managed to return to my room where i found Jenifer crying. It was obvious she overheard everything

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 18

On getting to my house, i nervously parked my car, cautiously alighted and took a swift look round the compound. I was terribly scared, because the whole area was quiet and lonely. A good place for an ambush.
However nothing surprising happened. Jenifer held me with a smile, together we walked into the building.
“you know this has to stop. I mean this fight with your friend. It’s totally unnecessary, and very stupid for matured adults to be fighting over a woman” she said as she fetched me a glass of water minutes later.
“you really don’t understand the male pride. Tony isn’t going to rest until he sees me go down which i won’t allow him to achieve” i replied, drank the water she offered me and smiled at her. She looked away. The guilt on her face very apparent. Of course she was hurting inside, perhaps regretting ever allowing me to have my way with her.
“baby c’mon, don’t feel bad. Come, come on my laps” i said sweetly.
“i have to meet Tony. I have to talk to him. You don’t expect me to sit and watch you guys fight over me. This got to stop” she said seriously. I breathed deeply, stood up and held her.
“fine, i’ll try one more time to reason things with him. I can forget about my burnt Tanker and make peace with him. Just let me handle this” i begged seriously. She looked at me, shook her head and walked to my bedroom. I collapsed on my chair, my mind running wild with worry.
Seriously i hated the war engulfing Tony and I, but there really was nothing i could do than fight back. Tony wasn’t ready to listen to me or behave like a gentleman. The fight between us was now inevitable, but just like i promised Jenifer, i was ready to forget about my burnt Tanker and make peace with him, if only he would accept.
“Jeez” i breathed, grabbed my phone and called Joe.
“hey Oga, i’m still searching for the boys. Don’t worry i’ll get back to you” he replied. I hung up and sighed.
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By 9pm, Jenifer joined me on the bed, smiling seductively as she climbed on my body, relieving the tension in me with the action. I smiled and caressed her hair.
“promise me you will stop fighting with your friend” she begged, pulled down and took off my shorts. I breathed heavily, my hormones rising with excitement.
“i’ll try my best” i replied.
“you know we can never be happy if you guys continue fighting over me. Every relationship needs peace and we very much need it. Please try your best” she pleaded and lowered her mouth over my erect D**k, sending me to the moon with the sensational magic of her lips.
I sure needed all the sex i could get because i never knew what the next day was bringing. It could be my last.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 17

We got to Joe’s apartment, fetched the gun and headed out in search of Tony. I wasn’t thinking straight. All that was in my mind was hitting back on Tony.
Luckily for him, he wasn’t in his house nor at the terrible work shop he called his office. I turned back and returned to my gas station, my eyes red with fury.
“oga you have to take things easy, calm down and think over the situation. It isn’t wise making a hasty decision” Joe tried advising me. I bit my lips, saying nothing to him.
I called Jenifer hours later, telling her the terrible news. She couldn’t believe her ears, screaming with shock.
“don’t worry, i will deal with Tony” i promised her.
“c’mon stop that kind of talk. I’m responsible for this terrible crisis. You can’t imagine how bad i feel, drawing two friends into a fight. Please come over to my apartment immediately. I’m all alone” she begged.
“fine i’m on my way” i replied, hung up and nodded at Joe.
“let’s go home” i said to him.
Jenifer was surprised seeing Joe with me when i got to her apartment. Her surprise however turned to a deep shock when we got to her bedroom and i told her the reason Joe was with me.
“c’mon don’t tell me it has gotten so bad for you to hire a bodyguard?” she asked fearfully.
“yes my dear. Don’t you think someone that has the mind to set my Tanker on fire isn’t capable of killing me?” i replied, held her hand and stared into her eyes.
“you have to get your things my dear. You are moving in with me today. I don’t think you are save here. Tony might hire some guys to rape you in order to punish me further” i said seriously. She nodded with fear, rushed to her ward rope and began packing her things.
I returned to the sitting room and smiled at Joe.
“I know we never discussed about you sleeping at my place in your contract, and i guess you won’t agree to that considering your family and age. But the problem is that I don’t have a gateman at my place. I never needed one because it’s just a small compound, but now i need one. I need someone to guard the place especially when i’m not around. Can you get any good one for me?” i asked curiously.
“yea i know two Fulani brothers who can do the work very well. I have seen them in action. They are agile and good with machete. I believe they can handle guns as well” he answered with a smile.
“good, go get them immediately. Try persuade them to come this evening” i said seriously, while he gave me a worried look, nodded and left.
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I was very scared as i drove home all alone with Jenifer. I was afraid Tony might be lying in wait for me at my empty compound. I regretted permitting Joe to leave. It was just a hasty miscalculated decision on my part.
Yea Jenifer was mine, but seriously the relationship was leaving a big scar on me. Nevertheless i was a born fighter and giving her up was never an option to me.
“baby i love you” i sweetly said to her. She smiled and licked her lips. Cautiously we headed to my house.

Episode 18 loading….We got to Joe’s apartment, fetched the gun and headed out in search of Tony. I wasn’t thinking straight. All that was in my mind was hitting back on Tony.
Luckily for him, he wasn’t in his house nor at the terrible work shop he called his office. I turned back and returned to my gas station, my eyes red with fury.
“oga you have to take things easy, calm down and think over the situation. It isn’t wise making a hasty decision” Joe tried advising me. I bit my lips, saying nothing to him.
I called Jenifer hours later, telling her the terrible news. She couldn’t believe her ears, screaming with shock.
“don’t worry, i will deal with Tony” i promised her.
“c’mon stop that kind of talk. I’m responsible for this terrible crisis. You can’t imagine how bad i feel, drawing two friends into a fight. Please come over to my apartment immediately. I’m all alone” she begged.
“fine i’m on my way” i replied, hung up and nodded at Joe.
“let’s go home” i said to him.
Jenifer was surprised seeing Joe with me when i got to her apartment. Her surprise however turned to a deep shock when we got to her bedroom and i told her the reason Joe was with me.
“c’mon don’t tell me it has gotten so bad for you to hire a bodyguard?” she asked fearfully.
“yes my dear. Don’t you think someone that has the mind to set my Tanker on fire isn’t capable of killing me?” i replied, held her hand and stared into her eyes.
“you have to get your things my dear. You are moving in with me today. I don’t think you are save here. Tony might hire some guys to rape you in order to punish me further” i said seriously. She nodded with fear, rushed to her ward rope and began packing her things.
I returned to the sitting room and smiled at Joe.
“I know we never discussed about you sleeping at my place in your contract, and i guess you won’t agree to that considering your family and age. But the problem is that I don’t have a gateman at my place. I never needed one because it’s just a small compound, but now i need one. I need someone to guard the place especially when i’m not around. Can you get any good one for me?” i asked curiously.
“yea i know two Fulani brothers who can do the work very well. I have seen them in action. They are agile and good with machete. I believe they can handle guns as well” he answered with a smile.
“good, go get them immediately. Try persuade them to come this evening” i said seriously, while he gave me a worried look, nodded and left.
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I was very scared as i drove home all alone with Jenifer. I was afraid Tony might be lying in wait for me at my empty compound. I regretted permitting Joe to leave. It was just a hasty miscalculated decision on my part.
Yea Jenifer was mine, but seriously the relationship was leaving a big scar on me. Nevertheless i was a born fighter and giving her up was never an option to me.
“baby i love you” i sweetly said to her. She smiled and licked her lips. Cautiously we headed to my house.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 17

We got to Joe’s apartment, fetched the gun and headed out in search of Tony. I wasn’t thinking straight. All that was in my mind was hitting back on Tony.
Luckily for him, he wasn’t in his house nor at the terrible work shop he called his office. I turned back and returned to my gas station, my eyes red with fury.
“oga you have to take things easy, calm down and think over the situation. It isn’t wise making a hasty decision” Joe tried advising me. I bit my lips, saying nothing to him.
I called Jenifer hours later, telling her the terrible news. She couldn’t believe her ears, screaming with shock.
“don’t worry, i will deal with Tony” i promised her.
“c’mon stop that kind of talk. I’m responsible for this terrible crisis. You can’t imagine how bad i feel, drawing two friends into a fight. Please come over to my apartment immediately. I’m all alone” she begged.
“fine i’m on my way” i replied, hung up and nodded at Joe.
“let’s go home” i said to him.
Jenifer was surprised seeing Joe with me when i got to her apartment. Her surprise however turned to a deep shock when we got to her bedroom and i told her the reason Joe was with me.
“c’mon don’t tell me it has gotten so bad for you to hire a bodyguard?” she asked fearfully.
“yes my dear. Don’t you think someone that has the mind to set my Tanker on fire isn’t capable of killing me?” i replied, held her hand and stared into her eyes.
“you have to get your things my dear. You are moving in with me today. I don’t think you are save here. Tony might hire some guys to rape you in order to punish me further” i said seriously. She nodded with fear, rushed to her ward rope and began packing her things.
I returned to the sitting room and smiled at Joe.
“I know we never discussed about you sleeping at my place in your contract, and i guess you won’t agree to that considering your family and age. But the problem is that I don’t have a gateman at my place. I never needed one because it’s just a small compound, but now i need one. I need someone to guard the place especially when i’m not around. Can you get any good one for me?” i asked curiously.
“yea i know two Fulani brothers who can do the work very well. I have seen them in action. They are agile and good with machete. I believe they can handle guns as well” he answered with a smile.
“good, go get them immediately. Try persuade them to come this evening” i said seriously, while he gave me a worried look, nodded and left.
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I was very scared as i drove home all alone with Jenifer. I was afraid Tony might be lying in wait for me at my empty compound. I regretted permitting Joe to leave. It was just a hasty miscalculated decision on my part.
Yea Jenifer was mine, but seriously the relationship was leaving a big scar on me. Nevertheless i was a born fighter and giving her up was never an option to me.
“baby i love you” i sweetly said to her. She smiled and licked her lips. Cautiously we headed to my house.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 16

I drove over to Ring road, picked up Joe and furiously headed to my gas station. We discussed the job at hand as i drove. His answers were cool and encouraging, just like his appearance which was very intimidating.
I cried out on getting to my gas station where my tanker burned uncontrollably. Firefighters and my staff were busy, desperately trying to put out the raging fire.
I almost collapsed, watching an investment that cost me millions of Naira burn.
“oh Tony you will pay for this. You must surely pay” i swore with my heart while tears freely fell from my eyes.
“oga you shouldn’t be crying publicly. At least the gas station isn’t affected. The body of the tanker is still redeemable, it’s just the engine and driver’s corner that is on fire” Joe said quietly, trying to calm me. I simply hissed and eyed him.
The fire was finally extinguished about twenty five minutes later, but the level of damage it created was quite shocking. The Tanker was just a shadow of itself. I couldn’t get myself to look at it.
After settling with my staff and firefighters who saved the day. I headed out to confront Tony. I was ready for a showdown. The anger in me was capable of killing him.
There wasn’t any doubt he hit me where it hurt most. Of course he was clever going after my tanker, something he knew i valued very well.
A business man survives and lives for his business. Take out the business and the man behind the business is vulnerable to bankruptcy, poverty, hunger and death.
“hope you have something on you?. Hope you are armed?” i asked Joe as i furiously drove to confront Tony. He looked at me with surprise.
“no sir, I wasn’t expecting to start work today” he stammered.
“but you do have a gun?. You have weapons?” i asked curiously.
“yes sir. I have a licensed pistol” he answered carefully.
“good we are going to get it. So how do we get to your house?” i asked, stopping my car in a corner. He breathed deeply and stared at my cold face.
“oga what are you trying to do?” he asked.
“we are going to confront the guy who just burnt my tanker, but first we must go get your gun” i said seriously. He shook his head, his face growing pale with worry.
“sir i’m not an assassin. I took this job because you wanted a bodyguard” he stammered, while i scoffed.
“i’m not asking you to kill anybody. We are heading to my enemy’s house and it’s logical as my bodyguard your weapon must be with you to protect me” i answered sharply. He shrugged with a shoulder.
“sir seriously with the mood you are in. I fear the worst” he murmured carefully.
“i need the direction to your house” i barked.
“fine drive on and take right when you get to the junction ahead” he said slowly. I gave him a searching look, drew back and drove on.
I wasn’t going to let Tony destroy me because of a woman. I had to man up and beat him once again….

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 15

I got to a nearby mini police station very close to my house, made a formal report and requested for police protection.
My request was however turned down by a police inspector who claimed that my request was highly unnecessary, that i had no justifiable cause to demand for police protection.
He simply asked me to go home and report back when my life gets threatened. A comment which totally annoyed and forced me to raise my voice on him.
“oga we can’t just assign a police officer to be babysitting you 24hours a day for who knows how long. We don’t have the manpower, we can only spare a man if you want him for a day or two which isn’t the case with you. I think you should go to our area command or state headquarters to make your request, moreover do know that it’s going to cost you a lot. One other thing i noticed is that you are not coming out clean with us. You claim your life is in danger yet you can’t provide anything or clue to back up your claims” the officer turned me down with his terrible English.
I bit my lips eyed him and left the station angrily. It was obvious he wasn’t ready to help and the last thing on my mind was telling him the whole reason i needed protection. Of course i couldn’t open my mouth and blab how i stole my friend’s girl to him.
As i headed to my car, I noticed a policeman running after me. I stopped and stared at him searchingly.
“oga i’m sorry for the little drama that happened between you and our boss” he apologized as he stopped before me, breathing with excitement, he gave me a piece of paper which had a phone number in it.
“just call the guy. He does this kind of odd jobs. Bodyguard, security, anything. His name is Joe, he’s ex-military” he informed me. I smiled, fetched a thousand Naira from my pocket and handed to him.
“thanks” i said with appreciation.
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Driving out of the police station, I called the man who luckily was close by.
“drive over to ring road and call me. I’ll be waiting there” Joe said to my delight, but as i drove towards Ring road to meet him, i got a shocking phone call from my gas station manager.
“oga our tanker is on fire oooo. Some guys just came in, attacked us and lit up the tanker” he poured out, leaving me gasping for air with the revelation.
“what!!” i screamed, totally shocked and angry. I couldn’t believe that a tanker i bought some months back with Tony’s help was suddenly attacked and lit up. I needed no telling that my friend Tony was behind the dastardly act.
“Tony why?, why my Tanker?” i cried as i slowly realised that perhaps his revenge was to finish me off by leaving me totally broke, thereby rendering me incapable of sustaining Jenifer.
“oh no, now i get you bro” i sobbed.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 14

“I knew my breakup with Jenifer wasn’t ordinary. I knew it right from the begining but i never imagined my bestfriend and brother was the person behind the mask.” Tony barked as he closed in on me. My heart throbbed furiously.
I had great urge to run, but couldn’t do anything than stand my ground because it was shameful and unmanly to run from a fellow man.
“I had Jenifer watched. Oh yes i had her watched with my hard earned money. What did i get?. My own friend, my brother screwing my woman. How long have you been doing it?” he asked as he grabbed my neck.
” I beg of you Tony, stop this madness or i will scream” Jenifer threatened, coming to my rescue but a backhand slap from Tony sent her diving to the floor.
“get out of my way you bitch. You are nothing but a scammer. A pretender. Hope you told your lover who paid for this apartment huh. Imbecile” he spat at Jenifer in a very rude manner.
“c’mon bro, stop this and listen to me” i pleaded weakly, but my words only earned me a super punch which turned my eyes in a very nasty manner, before i could recover from the blow, i saw his fist heading to my face again, coming with great force like Big show’s {WWE} knock out punch. I quickly dodged the killing fist and pushed him roughly. An action which infuriated him profusely.
“you still have the guts to push me huh?” he breathed furiously, pulled out a belt from his trouser and advanced on me, lashing out the whip with great strength. The blow hit my face, shoulder and neck, bringing great fire all over my body. I screamed and lunched forward as he raised his hand to deliver another blow, giving him a nose dive that caught him in the midsection.
We both fell heavily on the floor which gave me an upper hand to sit on his stomach before he could recover from the shock my dive gave him.
“you guys should stop this nonsense or i swear i will throw this bucket of water” Jenifer instantly screamed with a bucket full of water dangerously dangling towards us. Tony breathed deeply, pushed me out of his body and stood up with an evil grin.
“it’s not over yet. I will be your worst nightmare” he said to Jenifer, gave me a last look and left the apartment without another word.
“see what you have caused” Jenifer cried painfully. I drew close and hugged her.
“we have to stick together my love. I know Tony, and i know he meant every word. But don’t worry, you got me” i assured her weakly.
“I have to go beg him. I have to apologize to Tony. I think it will go a long way in calming him” Jenifer sobbed.
“you are doing no such thing dear. Let me handle the situation. I know how to follow Tony” i assured her, even though i equally was lost on how to deal with the unexpected situation. I never bargained on Tony’s action which really left me disorganized.
As i left Jenifer’s apartment fifteen minutes later, I dialled Tony’s number.
“guy we need to talk” i said as soon as he answered.
“we got nothing to talk mate. You stabbed my back, now watch out your own back. I know how to stab much more than you” he hissed and hung up, leaving me totally scared. His voice was so different. Seriously he was a changed man.
I headed home, freshened up and drove out to take a little drink. I was very nervous and shaken.
I knew i had to come up with something very fast, but just couldn’t figure out anything because i was clueless of what Tony was planning for me.
I equally couldn’t concentrate on anything that day nor was i able to sleep at night. I kept tossing around On my bed, thinking and sweating.
“what’s he planning?” i kept wondering, while a dog from the next compound, made the night more frightening by barking all through.
Early the next day, Jenifer called me on phone,
“I can’t continue spending the night all alone in my apartment. I had a very miserable night. Please we have to come up with something, i’m very scared. Seems like i will be moving in to your place” she poured out, while i tried my best in calming her.
After the speaking with Jenifer, i dressed up and headed to a nearby police station. I sure needed police protection, because there wasn’t any doubt my life was at risk. I figured there wasn’t anything else Tony could do other than paying for my death and with that state of mind, i headed to the police station to make a formal report.
Under-estimating an enemy is a sure way of losing a fight. I wasn’t ready to take chances…

GOOD MORNING

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 13

“you know my heart is deep into you that i can’t back out no matter the reason” i confessed as i joined Jenifer in the kitchen. She turned and stared into my eyes as if she was searching for some unknown answers.
“I love you and that’s all that matters to me” i continued.
“no Emmy. This isn’t right, remember your friend and I had a relationship. That alone spoils everything. You will never respect me” she murmured, turned and backed me. I drew close and held her shoulder.
“i know you had a relationship with my friend. I’m also aware that the relationship was never strong. I do know you never slept with Tony because he told me himself that you guys were saving it all up for marriage. So you are a princess my dear” i said sweetly. She turned and faced me again.
“my only problem with guys is that i don’t know when they are saying the truth. You sound very honest and convincing, but deep down i’m scared. Seriously scared” She poured out with deep emotion. I breathed deeply and hugged her.
“I swear with my life. I’m being very honest and all i say is from my heart” i assured her.
“please wait for me at the sitting room. You are distracting me again” she begged.
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We ended up having a wonderful dinner which really was one of the most memorable ones i have ever had. The food was simply delicious, Jenifer’s smile wondrous and captivating. I really was so happy and fulfilled.
I was very certain she was finally mine even though she was yet to officially say yes to me.
After the meal, i followed her to the kitchen and watched her wash the plates. My action made her very nervous but i cared not.
“when are you leaving. It’s getting very late?” she asked nervously. I smiled and kept quiet, saying nothing until she finished the dishes.
We returned to the sitting room and faced each other. Our hearts throbbing furiously.
Suddenly, with a quick fierce movement we grabbed each other, our lips locked together with the same swift force.
We ended up in her bedroom where we took time devouring each other. I rode her like an elephant while she took me on like a WWE Diva. It was such a wonderful and exciting moment. Her ass was just well shaped, sexy and smooth. Her bosoms super attractive and extremely appealing. Her body sleek and athletic.
My waist almost ripped off as i kept thrusting with great abandon.
Finally after about an hour, we felt apart, breathing heavily. I stared at her with appreciation.
“i will make you my wife as fast as i can. Marrying you is now my top priority” i said with all my heart. She blushed and hid her face.
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I couldn’t return to my apartment that night and so we spent the rest of the night in each other arms. It was a dream come true for me. I slept very well, in fact we overslept that we only woke when a strange kind of knock sounded on her door very early in the morning. The knock was very strange because it was unusually loud
and annoying.
The person knocking refused saying a word, instead continued knocking rudely which really made us more angry than tensed.
Jenifer quickly dressed up and hurried to answer the door while i remained on the bed waiting for her to return. But suddenly i heard a familiar voice which made me jump out of the bed with fright.
“where is he?, you think i’m a fool right?” Tony’s voice echoed in the sitting room like an angry lion. Before i could get my act together he showed up in the bedroom. His eyes glaring with fire.
I couldn’t believe it was all happening. I had no idea what prompted his presence early that morning. I was just speechless and confused.
“how could you?” he asked, advancing towards me with great anger.

*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 12

I kept to myself for two days before visiting Jenifer on the third day.
I made my way to her apartment at exactly 7:45 in the evening. She was surprised to see me because i never told her i was coming.
“Emmy” she gasped with surprise when she answered the door to see me, making no chance for me to enter her house.
“hope i will be permitted inside?” i asked confidently.
“oh!” she exclaimed and made way for me. I slowly walked in while she shut the door and faced me curiously.
“you know, you shouldn’t be here?” she asked quietly. I smiled, drew close and stared into her eyes.
“yea i know” i breathed with deep passion.
“i couldn’t continue staying away” i confessed, held her hands and brought down my lips on hers, Swiftly kissing her tenderly.
She instantly backed away from me, her face growing pale.
“I beg you, please stop this nonsense” she pleaded weakly.
“i can’t. I just can’t” i murmured with emotion.
“please don’t say no to me. I beg of you” i prayed. She breathed deeply, saying nothing.
The confusion in her was quite noticeable. A part of her wanted me, while the other part resisted.
“I really do love you” i added seriously, brought down my lips and kissed her again. This time she didn’t push me away, instead glued herself to me as my kiss got hold of her.
I kissed and fondled her, while she slowly responded in a way that aroused me greatly. In no time we were on the floor, kissing and fighting in a very wondrous manner. Slowly, i reached for her bosoms, my hands swift and magical. She moaned more and more, which encouraged and made me extremely excited.
It was now a matter of time before i got fed with the best food ever. She was ripe and ready to be devoured.
Confidently i tried undressing her, loosening her blouse expertly, but suddenly i saw myself in the air, inches away from her. I was dazed, confused and shocked.
“please it’s okay. I’m not ready” she poured out solemnly. Guilt instantly appearing on her face, but before i could say anything, the smell of burning food hit us.
“oh no!” she screamed and ran towards her kitchen.
“do stay put, we still have a lot to discuss” she shouted and disappeared into the kitchen.
“damn” i cursed, while my manhood nodded its head angrily.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 11

By 7:10pm that fateful day, Tony and I were seated in Jenifer’s cosy sitting room. The tension in the room was very hot and serious.
“please stop keeping me in suspense. I beg to hear what you intend saying to me” Tony finally appealed, breaking the silence in the room. I listened uneasily.
“Tony you are a very nice generous person. Very friendly and cheerful, but the little incident that happened some days ago changed some of my feelings towards you. I know you never intentionally meant bad for me, but seriously some things can’t be changed” Jenifer spoke quietly, throwing occasional glances at me as she addressed a very nervous Tony.
“you claim to be in Love with me?. The answer i can’t verify. You were seriously engaged to another girl before meeting me?. The answer i have verified.
Have my feelings towards you changed?. Oh yes it has changed. I no longer love you Tony, though to be honest i never had something strong for you” she poured out effortlessly. I drew back on my seat while Tony sprang up with shock.
“I beg of you!” he screamed,
“The decision has been made my dear. You have a girl that loves you much more than i do. I can’t take her place, let’s just be friends please” she tried calming him down.
“just because of a single mistake?. It’s obvious you have been waiting for this to happen. You never were in love with me. Gosh this is so incredible damn” Tony breathed unhappily. I simply sat and watched the drama silently.
Everything was just going as i wanted. My friend was right about one thing. Jenifer never loved him, but was in the relationship due to reasons best known to her until the situation i helped create presented itself.
“aren’t you going to say something?” Tony suddenly faced me, bringing me out from my thoughts with his question. I instantly jumped up and stared at the two adults speechlessly. They returned my look, eager to hear what was in my mind.
“I’m sorry bro, but there is nothing i can say. It’s obvious she had everything well planned out. I’m shocked, i rather not say anything” i stammered and looked away.
“I need a drink, i’m boiling right now” Tony breathed, gave Jenifer a long look before leaving the apartment furiously. I dutifully followed him like a loyal friend.
We ended up in a small bar just across his house. I couldn’t do anything than watch my friend drink himself to coma. I was satisfied with the turn out of events but not entirely happy. My conscience wouldn’t let me.
By 10pm i carried Tony to his apartment, took him to bed and called Irene before leaving the apartment.
“Tony is now yours. Come take care of him tomorrow” i informed her with a dry smile..
It was finally time to move over to the final stage of my plan. The most risky and difficult part…

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 10

“now listen to me and listen good. Go home and wait for my orders. Don’t dare act on your own if you are serious about getting back Tony” I seriously said to Irene who nodded in agreement.
“fine, i can assure you that Tony will be fully yours when i’m done with my plans” I promised the young Lady, who smiled in appreciation.
Early the next day, i headed over to Jenifer’s house to check on her. Of course my grand plan was going as i wanted which made me very relaxed and happy.
Jenifer welcomed me into her apartment with a simple smile on her face, softening my heart with the simple gesture of acceptance. She hardly welcomed me with a smile and so seeing the welcoming smile on her face that morning brought up my hopes to an amazing level.
“I hope you are fine?” i asked innocently. She shrugged, saying nothing.
“I know we got off in a very unpleasant manner but i beg you to forget about it all. Let’s focus on your happiness, I know i’m the last person you expect to trust. But please trust me” I appealed calmly.
“It’s okay Emeka. I see you as a good person, at least i do owe you a lot for opening my eyes to Tony’s deception. Plus the advice you have been giving free of charge. I do appreciate and i value you a lot” she replied to my surprise.
“I asked Tony to be here by 7pm. I will be giving him my decision by that time. I will like you to be present as well” she announced, surprising me further with her words.
“yea i will make my decision today. You will be the witness” she concluded, while i speechlessly stared at her….
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I couldn’t concentrate on anything, after leaving Jenifer’s apartment that fateful morning. I couldn’t wait to know the decision she was going to make. My hopes were up so were my fears. It was a fifty-fifty chance.
By 6pm i dragged myself to Tony’s house. He was glad and pleased to see me, wasting no time in pouring out his feelings to me.
“Jenifer asked me to show up at her apartment by 7pm with you. I don’t know why she’s trying to judge me without listening to my defence. It isn’t fair, she’s really taking things too far” he complained unhappily.
“you got a point bro, but i know her to be a level headed girl. I believe she’s inviting you to hear your views, moreover you do know i have been talking to her” i said convincingly.
“I do pray so, because i can’t stand another surprise. I just can’t” he broke down sadly.
“but what if she chooses to be unreasonable, will you keep fighting for her?” I asked,
“of course not!. Yes i do love Jenifer but i won’t continue fooling myself like a school boy if she insists on being unreasonable. I simply will marry Irene and say goodbye to bachelorhood. Believe me, i will do it” he poured out seriously, while i smiled with satisfaction.
The worst enemy anyone can ever get is a bad friend.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 9

“yea, anything that will help me get back Tony” she replied. I smiled and nodded.
“you have to pick up your phone, call Jenifer and apologise. Tell her you have left Tony and that she should carry on with him, since she’s very desperate to have him. Make your voice polite, strong, vindicative and innocent” i said quietly to her. She shook with surprise and stared at me with fire in her eyes.
“what??, what did you just say?” she screamed with displeasure.
“Relax my dear, i know what i’m doing. Jenifer is a very decent girl with conscience. I have already told her all about you and she knows you met Tony before her. So doing what i just asked you to do will hit her ego and conscience, forcing her to give up the fight and leave Tony without having a second thought. Trust me” i convinced Irene, who slowly nodded in agreement.
“remember, say nothing on how you got her number to anyone, for your own good” i added as i called out Jenifer’s phone number for her.
Surprisingly Irene was a much better actor than i expected. She brought down her voice to a very mild manner as she apologized to Jenifer.
The phone was on speak out, enabling me to listen easily.
“i’m a good Christian and i don’t believe in fighting my fellow woman for a man. I just did my confession this morning and apologized to God, so forgive me as well. Tony my fiancee is all yours. You can have him” she rounded up with those touching words,
“please wait a minute” we heard Jenifer suddenly beg.
“can we meet?” she asked Irene who instantly looked at me. I shook my head.
“no we can’t meet. I can’t bear seeing you” she answered.
“very well then, it’s cool but i advice you figure out things with your fiancee. He lied to me but it’s over now. I don’t have anything to do with him again. So try and fix things with him” she responded and hung up, leaving Irene beaming with Joy.
“yes!” she screamed happily.
“Jackpot! so easy!” i smiled,
“Jenifer is now mine” i breathed with satisfaction, closing my fist.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 8

“if you are in my shoes, what will you do?” Jenifer asked painfully. Her swollen eyes and coloured face melted my heart, giving me great urge to go forward and hug her but i held myself.
” if i’m in your position, all i will do is simply shut down my heart and take time in thinking and studying the situation. This isn’t the time a lady should have hopes on a guy who has another girl in his path. You know time waits for nobody and i know the best advice is the one you can give yourself. I have to leave now” i calmly said to her, smiled and left without another word.
It was now a matter of time before she erases Tony from her heart to give me the opportunity i had always hoped for. She always had feelings for me and so i knew there won’t be any difficulty for her moving on with me.
My only fear was Tony’s reaction, because i knew how ruthless he could be when provoked.
My mind really wasn’t at ease as i headed over to his house as i left Jenifer’s apartment. I had no news to share with him but had to go see him anyway.
On getting to Tony’s house, i discovered he was very nervous and uneasy. It touched my heart but i quickly pushed aside my conscience..
“what’s up?” he asked,
“she needs time bro, just give her time. I know she will come around” i said to my friend who frowned unhappily.
“you mean i should stay away from her?, c’mon that’s impossible. Do you want me to die with grief?” he cried. I smiled and tapped his shoulder.
“not only should you stay away from her for the moment, also don’t disturb her with your phone calls, at least for a week. Believe me, i’m speaking from experience” i said while he breathed deeply, looking down.
“You know I almost killed Irene yesterday. I was taking my bath when Jenifer surprisingly showed up. The two ladies almost tore each other apart. I feel so bad for hitting Irene mercilessly after Jenifer left, and early this morning i had to throw her out in a very degrading manner. I feel so ashamed bro. I don’t have your level of education but i know what is right. Moreover i have my dignity and integrity to protect” he poured out painfully.
“c’mon bro, stop whinnying like a lady. Everything happens for a purpose. Just think positively huh” i advised seriously as if i was watching his back as a friend.
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The next day, Irene honoured my invitation and came over to my office. The frown on her face told me the true condition of her feelings and it was something i was hoping to cash in on.
“Just like i told you on phone yesterday, I want to help you secure your fiancee Tony, but it all depends on you. Are you willing to play or not??” I asked the lost girl with a cunning smile which played down my lips.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 7

I was very restless that fateful night. I was just a step away from turning Jenifer away from Tony. I was so close, very close. How could i sleep.
Early the next morning. I headed over to her place to confirm if the tricks i pulled worked as planned. I went to Jenifer’s house not thinking of anything but my plans.
By 7:45am i got to her apartment and knocked anxiously on the door. I was totally anxious as ever.
The door soon opened to reveal Jenifer looking very terrible like someone down with a deadly flu. I smiled inside while displaying an innocent look with my face.
“you are now happy huh. It’s what you have been praying for. Yes i caught him with another lady. I did as you asked and caught Tony with a woman. I can’t believe he is cheating on me” she cried, leaving me totally relieved with her outburst. There was nothing this time to stop her from accepting me.
“be clever, boy” i quickly advised myself, rushing up to hug her with care.
“you shouldn’t be crying for anyone, more especially a big jerk like Tony. Calm down, I beg of you” i pleaded, holding her softly. She struggled and tried to break away from me but i held her strongly.
“my dear i know i shouldn’t be saying this but i think it’s good you found out Tony’s true behaviour on time. Seriously baby” i murmured carefully.
There wasn’t any doubt my feelings for Jenifer turned me into a very terrible person. Making me do Something very immature and irresponsible. As a human being i felt guilty and bad but the urge to continue with my plans were stronger than the guilt i was feeling.
A knock on the door quickly sounded breaking up my thoughts.
“I think Tony is here. He probably has come to beg” she informed me while i drew back with shock. Strangely it never occured to me to reason towards that direction. It never occured to me to plan what to say and how to act if Tony was to show up at her house which caused the shock i got on hearing that he was probably the person knocking. I equally knew he was going to be surprised to see me there and so had just few seconds to think out a reasonable explanation to give my friend.
I wasn’t yet ready to expose myself to him.
I bravely opened the door for Tony who gasped with surprise as he saw me.
“oh gracious lord. You are here?” he exclaimed curiously. I nervously smiled and made way for him to enter the room while Jenifer turned her back on us.
“so you know?” he asked suspiciously.
“know about what?” i murmured, pretending to be confused.
“yea i called your friend first thing today. I told him about your games. Just leave my house” Jenifer cut in with anger, saving me a whole lot of explanation. I breathed deeply and smiled with relief.
“i have things under control. Just respect her wish and leave for the moment. I’ll brief you later” i said to him convincingly. He drew back and gave me a look of trust.
“can you fix things for me?” he asked hopefully.
“of course my friend. I’ll, and before i forget, please give me Irene’s Phone number. I hope she has left” i said curiously.
“yea i sent her home very early in the morning” he answered weakly, sharing the girl’s number with me. Moments after, he left unceremoniously, leaving me alone with Jenifer.
“so the girl, who is she?. You can’t believe the shock i got seeing her in his house. Gosh” Jenifer vibrated angrily.
“her name is Irene. She used to be Tony’s fiancee, until he met you” i answered truthfully, drawing out a very fierce gaze from the shocked girl.
“i still can’t believe Tony could do such a thing to me” she cried softly, while i rolled my eyes with satisfaction. I couldn’t help but imagine the scene that was created in Tony’s house the previous evening.
“i can’t believe things are just going as expected” i chuckled happily, my imaginations instantly going wild with all i planned doing with the decieved girl.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 6

Days later

At exactly 5pm on wednesday evening, days after Jenifer’s birthday. I got a very urgent phone call from Tony.
“please can you come over to my house. I need your help” he begged.
I left all i was doing and headed to his house, where i saw my friend very nervous as ever.
“oga Tony you frightened me with your call. What’s happening?” i asked as we shook hands.
“A lot is happening my brother. Can you believe that as we speak this minute, Irene is in a bus heading towards here” he complained.
“Irene” i repeated the name, staring at him with a little confusion.
“don’t tell me you have forgotten Irene?. The nurse from our village i once told you i had a little affair with, when i returned to the country some years back. Remember i told you she wriggled her way into my family’s heart before i left her for Jenifer?. She swore never to let me be. Claiming that i’m her husband whether i liked it or not” he explained desperately.
“it’s okay, yea i got it. I remember very well. So what’s the problem?” i asked,
“you know i can’t let the girl stay. What if Jenifer finds out?” he lamented.
“you made the mistake by first allowing her to get on the bus. You could have told her you aren’t in town or travelling out. Well, since she’s already on her way and probably knows no one else in this city. I suggest you take her in for the night, first thing tomorrow you send her home. It’s already late for any other plan” i suggested. He breathed deeply and looked at me.
“brother, I love Jenifer so much. I’m planning to marry her in a couple of months. I can risk anything spoiling my plans.” he prayed.
“well you have to risk this” i smiled and stood up. The door bell rang at that exact moment drawing our attention to the door.
“she’s here” he added with a little frown.
“cheer up bro” i smiled, headed to the door and opened it for Irene who smiled at me, holding a small travelling bag. I returned her smile and dutifully left the apartment afterwards, heading to Jenifer house with a dirty plan.
The opportunity i was waiting for was finally in my hands.

20 minutes later. Jenifer’s apartment

“I beg you in the name of God, what are you doing here by this time?” Jenifer asked with surprise when she answered her door to see me. I smiled, while she blocked the way, stopping me from gaining access into the apartment.
“I know you think Tony is the perfect guy. I equally know you are having strong doubts about your true feelings for him. The answers to everything is now available my dear. Just move over to his house and see for yourself. Don’t call or tell him that i spoke to you. It should be our little secret” i winked and left, smiling with satisfaction.
My bag of explosives were well laid and ready for action. All that was remaining was to visit the crime scene the next day and check the level of damage they created.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 5

Selena showed up at exactly 9pm with a very sexy light skinned girl. Everything about the two ladies were quite explosive. Their skimpy wears, behaviour, everything. I was extremely impressed by what i saw.
“you will be paying double for tonight’s show” selena jokingly said as we shared a bottle of whisky in my bedroom.
“and you got to make me see what i’m paying for” i smiled, eyeing her companion.
“she’s called jackie, and she’s gonna tear you apart like a jaguar” she added, following my eyes.
“not only will i tear him apart. I’m gonna eat him raw” Jackie added in support of her friend, before busting into a sharp laugh which i knew was influenced by the hot drink the girls were gulping like water.
“it’s show time baby” they suddenly screamed and pulled off their clothes amidst laughter.
“wow” i screamed with excitement, pulling off my clothes with the same spirit.
Seriously that kind of reckless behaviour was one of the main reasons i was unable to have a girlfriend nor settle down with any girl. I was way too rough and spoilt.
The only person i felt real passion for, was Jenifer and she equally was the only person capable of stopping my wayward life.
In a jiffy i was on my bed with two of the most beautiful call girls i have ever seen. Selena handled my dic.k, suc.king, squeezing and pulling while i handled Jackie, rough-handling the beautiful bit.ch with my hands.
I fondled and caressed her to satisfaction, before burying my giant bazooka in her pit of pleasure.
Oh i felt good as i smashed her bo.oty with all i got. Sending her moaning with pain or perhaps pleasure. I was so freaking rough on her, and i felt good doing it.
By the time it got to Selena’s turn i was already tired and spent. I simply managed a round with her before falling like a ripe mango on my bed.
“you girls are wonderful” i murmured and fell asleep.
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I spent the next day sleeping and thinking over my life. I surely needed a girl. A companion, but i was yet to get anyone who suited my fancy apart from Jenifer.
“Jenifer, Jenifer” i breathed her name with a sigh.
Later in the evening, i drove over to Tony’s house to discuss the issue he wanted to share with me the previous day, but i was shocked to see Jenifer with him.
I felt jealous but managed to fake a smile.
“hey bro, i’m so happy to see you. Do you know i forgot that Jenifer’s birthday is tomorrow. You got to help me do the planning please. Forget about the stuff i said yesterday” Tony said excitedly as we shared a bottle of beer.
I looked at Jenifer, she quickly avoided my gaze and looked away.
“God save me from this temptation” i prayed unseriously.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 4

“I seriously do love you. I don’t know what else to say in order to convince you” i said softly, searching Jenifer’s eyes.
“You don’t understand. All i’m saying is that what you are doing isn’t right. Moreover your friend Tony is very much in love with me and i love him too. There’s no vacancy in my heart right now. Please just do the right thing, go and forget about me” she pleaded solemnly.
“no i can’t” i answered strongly, frowning my face.
“very well then, Tony will get to hear of your disturbance. I can’t hide it from him anymore” she threatened and stood up. I equally stood up and faced her.
“yea do the right thing and tell him. It makes no difference to me” i breathed, kissed her left cheek and hurriedly left the apartment.
It wasn’t as if i was escaping or something. I only left in order to give her the breathing space she needed in thinking over my advances.
I knew she wasn’t going to tell Tony anything.
As i headed to my car, my phone rang again. It was still Tony calling me. I breathed deeply and answered.
“oga Tony” i hailed,
“where are you?. You haven’t been answering your calls” he asked.
“oh sorry. I left the phone in my car, so where are you” i answered,
“i’m just leaving your house, thought you were there” he said.
“fine let’s meet at Prestige hotel. Let’s chill out there for a while” i suggested.
“no i rather go home and sleep. My day was stressful and hard. Jenifer also isn’t helping at all, she’s been acting so strange lately. I wanted to discuss many things with you but we can leave it for tomorrow” he said and hung up. I shrugged, switched on my car engine and drove home.
Tony wasn’t a graduate like me. He equally was about two years older. However he made good money when he left the country in his early twenties. He came back few years later to establish in Benin city. He had a good number of buses plus properties scattered around town. We both came from the same village which helped in making our friendship very strong.
As i drove home, I thought about him, his girlfriend and my plans. I sure wanted the girl which truly was the highest act of betrayal any man can do to his friend. But i cared not, hissing as i noticed that my joystick was half erect.
I tried making it go down but it refused. The little love play i earlier had with Jenifer truly was something else. I was so close in getting the treasure.
I hissed again, grabbed my phone and called Selena. A call-girl{prostitute} i befriended during my final days in the university. We constantly did favours for each other and that helped in sealing our friendship.
“Eminem how far?” she greeted as she answered my call.
“are you free??” i asked,
“yes oo” she answered,
“just come over with a friend. Please she should be as beautiful as you are” i said playfully.
“we will be there by 9pm” she answered, laughed and hung up. I smiled to myself with satisfaction.
There is nothing like spending the night with two experienced bit.ches….

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 3

Not knowing what to do, I gently sat on a small kitchen stool and eavesdropped on the conversation going on in the sitting room.
“Jenifer you don’t look too well to me, what’s wrong with you my love?” Tony asked again,
“i’m alright, it’s just a little headache” she replied calmly.
“No i think there’s more to it than just headache. You have been behaving funny lately, we hadly spent quality time together. C’mon my love you are changing” he poured out with despair. I listened with all my soul, my heart throbbing furiously.
The conversation going on between my friend and Jenifer really was of great interest to me. How to carry on with my plans solely depended on all the secrets i could gather between the two love birds. I had every reason to listen to their conversation.
“please my love, stop being paranoid. I haven’t changed in any way” I heard Jenifer reply, while something like a kissing sound instantly filled my ears, making me bite my lips with fury.
“oh stop please. I told you i have a headache and all you can do is kiss me. Just leave i want to rest. Please” she hissed, relieving my fury a great deal. I smiled.
“alright, i’m sorry. I guess i have to leave in order for peace to reign. I’m going over to Emeka’s place. I will call you later” Tony said quietly,
“okay my love. I’ll be expecting your call” she answered.
Seconds later i heard noises from the entrance door which clearly confirmed that my friend Tony was leaving. I breathed deeply, smiled to myself and stood up. My phone instantly rang, frightening me with its noise.
I pulled it from my trouser pocket to see that it was Tony calling me. I hissed, ignored the call and looked up to see Jenifer staring at me with shock.
“what on earth are you still doing here?. You must be definetly crazy” she screamed,
“oh yes, loving you made me crazy. Sweetheart” i answered, drew close and kissed her roughly. She instantly pushed me away, leaving another slap on my face.
“why are you so keen on bringing your dignity this low. My God. Gosh” she breathed with resignation.
“you already know the answer dearie. I’m very much in love with you and i won’t rest until i make you my wife. All of me loves all of you” i answered with all my heart.
“oh please” she murmured.
“i’m very serious baby. The last thing i will do is taking advantage of you. My love is for real” i pleaded,
“the last thing on your mind is taking advantage of me huh?. So what should i call the kisses and caresses you have been delivering to me?” she asked coldly. I closed my eyes and smiled.
“let’s sit down and talk” i pleaded, grabbed her hand and led her back to the sitting room.
We slowly sat on the couch we tried making love on some minutes ago and stared at each other silently.
“oh your eyes. Your eyes are so wondrous” i murmured while she blushed deeply.
I so madly wanted Jenifer. I so desperately wanted to have all of her. I knew it was going to be a long battle, but i was determined. Very determined.

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 2

“Everything about you excites me my love. I want you. I can’t refrain myself any longer” i breathed.
“no this shouldn’t be. Just go home and take a good bath. Please leave, you are just horn.y, nothing else. So get out right now” she commanded.
“no baby, i can’t. Tell me you feel nothing for me?” i asked. She stared at me for some seconds, turned and backed me, folding her hands.
I slowly grabbed her from behind. My lips went straight to her neck, kissing it softly, the sweet scent from her hair filling my nostrils.
“you are so beautiful. I’ll even betray my mother for you” i murmured, running my hands through her laps up to her stomach, gently gunning for the brea.sts. She struggled weakly and moaned.
“please stop. I beg of you, stop this madness right now” she begged, but her words only encouraged me. In no time i was holding her bosoms, fondling and caressing them to satisfaction. My body was on fire, ready for a super nasty quickie
I dragged her to a couch, gently lowered her on it with my body on her. She was still resisting weakly, but her body language told me she was enjoying it.
Slowly I expertly pulled off her blouse, which gave me full view and access to her beautiful bosoms and neck. I moaned with pleasure, burying my head in between the great apples of Eden.
I ate them with great pleasure, while she sang, moaned and wriggled.
I was extremely excited, hot and ready to pull off my clothes for the great price.
“at last” i breathed, slowly reaching underneath her short skirt. My left hand slowly went in, feeling her warm wet pant.
“yeah baby” i moaned, but unfortunately someone knocked at the door that very moment, forcing her to push me away with great strength.
“my God. He is here. Dress up and leave through the kitchen. Be fast, oh God” she begged nervously, pushing me towards the kitchen.
I controlled my emotions, headed to the kitchen and speedily dressed up.
“are you alright?” I heard Tony ask seconds later, as he walked into the sitting room.
I bit my lips, cursed and walked to the kitchen exit door, trying to open it, but to my surprise, the door was locked with a key and the key was nowhere in sight…

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*SHADES OF ROMANCE* EPISODE 1

I struggled with the girl before me, weakening her with my strong hold. She kept quiet and lifted up her face to me.
“Emmy i beg of you, let me be. Just leave me alone. Things shouldn’t happen between us” she pleaded passionately.
I stared into her eyes, breathing deeply. Yea she was right.
I very much knew i was doing a terrible thing, but just couldn’t resist her charms because she was simply magnificient.
I was so bewitched by her beauty and she equally was everything i expected in a woman. She was so comely, homely, beautiful and sexy. But unfortunately she was my bestfriend’s girl which really got me in a very bad position.
I was simply torn between doing the right thing and letting her go or doing the wrong thing and satisfying my needs.
But no i couldn’t just let her go. She was worth more than anything to me.
I swallowed hard, brought down my head and kissed her softly. She struggled once again, drew away from me and landed a very terrible slap on my face.
“Jeez think Emmy. Just look at what you are doing. Take a look at your life” she screamed.
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Hmmmmm, My name is Emeka, fondly called Emmy by friends and I used to be a guy who was good in getting his way in everything. Though i’m nothing but an ordinary graduate who was lucky to inherit a little fortune from his late parents.
I owned two mega fuel stations in Benin city which really made me very comfortable. As for the girl who just slapped me, she teached in one of the secondary schools within the city and i got to know her from my bosom friend Tony who introduced her to me a couple of months back and from that moment i began disturbing the girl with all i got.
She kept refusing my advances but it never stopped me from knowing that she cared for me because if she didn’t she would have reported me to my friend from the very first moment i began showing interest in her.
So sit back and relax as i take you guys to a world of Sex, Romance, Adventure, Fun and Revenge…..

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TITLE: Two-man business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode Thirteen “So Help Me God…”

I felt really bad after the discussion with the Deacon but what can I do, I stood up and went to sit beside my boss, I share a few words of wisdom as I learnt from my Mum. I told him everything will fall in place… Like I had a plan; I told him to be strong and promised to research if we could get a buyer for “our” bulbs in another country… E.B.A. The Messiah I called myself later that night.

It was getting late so I begged to take my leave with the promise to go and keep business running at the office and visit every day for briefing..

I had a discussion with Madam on my way out, she blamed Chief Lamidi Ajala for destroying her husband and her family, she lamented about the friends her husband keeps and worried about the children’s school fees abroad, up-keep at home and the future of her household. She went into details but of what use is that to what we have on ground. As the wise Yoruba proverb says; “A knife cuts you and you throw it away, well, the knife as done what it wanted to do. So”

No matter what we say and how loud we castigate chief Lamidi and his cohorts, the deed has been done… Let’s discuss the Way forward please.

I walked to the gate and found it locked, I peeped in to Akpan’s room through the window as I usually do to call him and what I saw again reminded me of the complexity of life and human existence.

I saw Akpan “collaborating” Ntom the house help. On hearing my voice the “collaborators” scrambled out of the bed but as an adult “I know wetin I see oo”. So the boss and his family are having a difficult time and the domestic staffs are less concerned. They couldn’t even leave this night to pretend to share in the pain of their Boss… Well, with the way Madam treats her domestic staffs I don’t expect them to have feelings for her family too.

It took Akpan another two minutes to come out of his room. He finally came out with a multicoloured towel around his neck, he stretched his hands to the sky and rubbed his eyes with his hands like he just woke up for real then yawned and complained about the ventilation of his room, trying to give me reasons for his sweaty body, he said…

“Oga Eddie, sleep don carry me go ni, abeg no vex, see as I dey sweat like Christmas goat, the heat wey dey my room ehnn.. E no get part two…”
I looked at him and smiled, to make him know I am a better liar and a correct Bad guy too, I asked…

“Hope say you dey use condom sha? Because e fit no be only you dey do Ntom oo, abi you noh dey see how she dey play with Walaka? Plenty yanmayanma disease dey outside now o… so protect yourself, if you noh fit hold body use condom.”… I saw his jaw drop and I am sure his “Manhood” would have lost form too, Ntom will answer a lot of questions tonight and as for walaka he shouldn’t even try to crack one of those his jokes with Akpan or eat any food cooked by Akpan, he fit be poison oo… I smiled and winked at Akpan again as I walked to my car.

I drove home in fear, after having a sour taste of what those street lords can do to one, I read every psalm I ever learnt in Sunday school, I got home and fell on my bed, I was deep in thought and somewhere through my thoughts I drifted in to I very deep sleep.

The ray of the early morning sun penetrated the window blinds and hit hard on my eyes. It is morning already, I struggled off my bed and knelt to say my prayers, I finished my communication with the supreme being, took some medicine to relieve my body pains and searched my closet for something light to wear, I finally settled for a khaki combat short and a white tee-shirt then rushed out of my apartment to get a phone at the junction.. Any small phone will do, I need to call my Mum and I know my Anike will be worried too.

I got a small phone for a few thousands and inserted my SIM immediately, I was still trying to read the many text messages Anike sent when her call came in. I gave her a summary of the events that occurred, of course I edited the part I got beating, how man go tell hin wife say den trash ahm, you don ground your ego be that. She promised to close early from work to check on me later in the day. We ended the call and I called Mother.

She prayed for me and showered the usual accolades on me then asked me about the Salmans and what decision I had taken, I told her “God is in control” that I hadn’t taken any decision. I gave her a detailed gist on the happenings in the El-Paso empire, she sighed and told me God was giving me a reason to move on with my life, I also used the opportunity to tell her about the dream I had about me and Funke Salman and how it ended, trying to let her seethe situation from both angles, She asked why I didn’t inform her earlier but lied the dream was just two days before. Maami told me to keep praying for direction and promised to pray for me, she also promised to request prayers for me in church.

“The twins say they miss you o and I heard three of you have agreed that they should come to Lagos next week, I will send your favourite “Ijebu gari” and yam tubers, abi do you need any things else?” my mum asked as we concluded our discussion… I miss those boys and Maami; “Mama Tunde, a.k.a Mama Ibeji”, The Best Mum in the World.

After the phone call with my mum, I bought some hot freshly fried “puffpuff” and rushed home to devour them before it gets cold. As I walked closer to my house I noticed a man standing by the gate to my apartment. He was wearing a green striped “Ankara”, a “kangor” hat, a dark sun glasses and black sneakers.

I walked closer and the man started walking towards me too, we met and I didn’t believe my eyes… It’s The Boss.
“Wetin this man want again?” I asked myself.

He pulled his shades down from his eyes a bit, smiled and winked at me, I smiled back and he signaled we keep walking and we walked into my apartment. Immediately we got in I turned to him and asked;

“Oga what are you doing dressed like this?”

“Ahh!, kole ye e.., you see Eddie when an adult is running, he is either chasing something or something is chasing him, (in conk Yoruba accent please) . Wo when the situation is serious… Serious attention and special intelligence is needed, I have come to see you personally ni, can we go inside?” He requested.

We walked in and I ask him what he wanted for breakfast “like e come from my belle, if he chop for my house na poison he chop… Olohun!”…

He said he wasn’t hungry, so we sat down to talk and I opened my “puffpuff” and pick one as I listened to my Oga.

“Eddie, you know what is happening already and I feel I don’t have to hide anything from you again, you are already family, our relationship is more than that of Boss and subordinate… You are my son and I have failed you as a father and I am sorry… Eddie I have come to correct my wrongs and I want us to work together so we can succeed together as we have always done.”

I finished my first “puffpuff” and picked another one as I continued listening to the words of The Boss…

“My son, I have a domiciliary account, it has about one hundred and fifty six thousand dollars in it, if converted to Naira it is a very large sum, Eddie I want you and me to be a super team once again, I want to call a lawyer or you can call one, let use the money to set up another firm. Which will be co-owned by us, it will do everything El-Paso does and you will be the head and known Chief Executive Officer of the new firm, I will just be a silent man behind you giving you every social, political and business support you need.

Eddie, you and I know you run El-Paso and this won’t be a difficult task for you, we can do this, again Alhaji lamidi and Deacon have things they can fall back on. I invested most of what I have and as the situation is I have lost all I invested. Babatunde, this is a very Good opportunity for us to grow together please I seek your assistance now.” He concluded.

I picked another “puffpuff” again and continued chewing confusingly as the Boss stares at me. The snack has no taste whatsoever in my mouth but chewing just made me feel better, I finished it and I could not still come up with an answered for The Boss.
Then the Boss continued his sermon;

“Eddie, I don’t expect you to answer me now, in fact I feel you are still shocked and angry with me about the bulb import business but I wanted to tell you o, it was Lamidi that said we should not spread the news of the business too much, in fact we planned to give you your own ten percent profit share as a surprise, it is just that the deal didn’t end the way we planned it, Eddie let us make up… I need you now Eddie my boy. We are going places just endure this phase with me and you will be wealthy in no time.”

I pick another “puffpuff” then dropped it again, I looked at the boss and smiled, and he smiled back at me, then he asked if I will do has he proposed but I told him I will think about it, it was then he noticed my swollen eye and asked what happened. I told him the detailed story of how I got robbed because of him and he showed great concern. “For my mind I knew he was doing this caring-caring because of his selfish interest but me sef dey for ahm.. “Agbaya somebody”.

I walked him out of my apartment and watched has he changed his steps in disguise several times walking away.

With more pressure than usual flowing in my system; I suddenly became weaker, heavy hearted and worried about everything happening around me. I walked in to my flat and started putting final touches to my plans, if I must take a stand and make a decision, now is the time… will I accept the Bosses offer? Will the Salmans have me as one of their own for real? I am confused and really wish I had a spare brain, this is getting too much…
So help me GOD.

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TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi FINAL EPISODE Episode Fifteen – THE CEO

(levels don change now)

I woke up this morning to see the lovely face of my Anike beside me, the shallow dimple that soothes her cute face when she sleep and the innocence she projects just makes me love her more, I just finished writing the proposal for SKS Consulting and since I hope to end my gist with you guys here, I want to let you in on my plans and let you be the judge.

I am not going back to El-Paso or any other company owned by my Boss again and the reasons are obvious, in life, if you will ever work for a Boss please pray to find a Boss that will seek the development of the firm and the personal development of the persons/people that make up the organization, because that is when everyone can be happy and business will grow more. I have worked for El-Paso for over four years now since I graduated from the university, while I thank the management of El-paso for the opportunity given to me to work and taking off the streets, I think I have been diligent enough and I have worked very hard, morning, Afternoon and Night to contribute my own quota to the development of the company and still the Boss has never wanted my personal development, he wants everything for himself and his Family. He has four kids schooling somewhere Abroad on the money that I personally help make and yet my salary cannot buy a return ticket to America, I am not saying lets us share the profit 50/50 but I am the brain behind what brings this money in, just treat me fairly and make me feel important too.

I am not saying I am the messiah or the major factor in El-Paso but I can tell you I have helped El-Paso make a lot of amount of money and I have not been taken care of as it befits an employee of my kind and off course the last import business saga, if it was a more dangerous issue Anike’s husband will be in kirikiri now o, for something I knew nothing about… So at this point I don’t care what happens to El-Paso or the Boss or his family but I pray Almighty God helps him out of his “Greed-caused” problems, But I Edwin Babatunde Alexander has moved on to greater things.

I love the Salmans, that family has shown me love from the first day I had contact with them, I love Funke Salman and if I did not have Anike she would have been my wife no doubt, she is beautiful, intelligent, warm, alluring, sexy and off course RICH, what else does a man want in a wife, but I love my Anike and together we will build a future greater than what the Salmans have, Anike loves me and I love her too and with love all things are possible.

Alhaji Salman kashimawo Salman is the best guy I have known after my father, he is a rich man that hasn’t forgotten is diligent days, he is the definition of a father, a Boss like no other, a friend and an in-law sef, if to say I no carry my eyes from Funke, he is just too kind a man, he is the type of man you meet and you start believing in fairy tales. A man that has allowed his life and existence go beyond trivial barriers like religion and ethnicity. A very handsome man with lovely kids, he has not allowed his wealth to control him, he controls his money and touches lives with it in many ways than how he earns it and the money keeps piling up. Now, I believe and can confirm to everyone that when you give more, you receive in multiple folds.

I am not taking a job with the Salmans either, but we are going to be doing business together, my last meeting with Alhaji Salman at his residence went thus;

“Babatunde, quite a beautiful and homely wife you’ve got in Anike, hope you are taking care of her, you guys look like a couple already, don’t leave her o” Alhaji warned as we sat in the living area.

“Thank you sir, I have been told that several times in our four years of courting and I have also seen much more qualities in her, we have had our share of issues but I guess that is why we understand ourselves better and our love and respect for each other is growing every day.” I replied.

“That is so nice, and I pray Almighty Allah in his supremacy guides your steps and gives you all it takes to be a husband to your wife, because Babatunde, when a man marries a good wife, the flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone, every other thing will come easy, he can plan and be happy to always return home to meet his family, I miss Mama Funke every day, no matter how rich and wealthy I am in life I owe it to her support as my wife, but “Inna lilahi wahina’ileahi rojiun”, we were from Allah “sub’anawata’hala” and to him we shall all return” Alhaji said and sighed..

“May her soul rest in perfect peace and May all she left behind continue to receive the blessings of the Almighty” I prayed and we both chorused a gentle “Ameen”.

We were quite for some minutes then I broke the silence…

“Sir, I have come with my decision and a proposition for SKS consulting, I am not here as an applicant to SKS sir, I am here as your son and you are my father and guardian”

“Ok, Babatunde, what is your decision and what do you want to propose to us?” Alhaji asked with a smile.

“I have terminated my appointment with El-paso Nigeria limited, It was a very emotional thing for me but again life must go on, Sir, I want to work for you, In fact the package you proposed to me was overwhelming and I have still found it difficult to come to terms with benefits of that magnitude on a Job compared to where I am coming from, but again Sir, I had plans before we met.”

” I was working on being my own Boss and practicing as a Client Base Development Consultant, I was waiting to raise enough venture capital for the business to start up when fate brought us together” I said and waited for Alhaji to respond before I continue.

Alhaji nodded and signaled me to continue;

“Sir, I am working on a Client Base Development plan for SKS, it is a world class plan just like I do and would have done if the contract had been awarded to El-Paso Nigeria Limited, but this time it is coming from my own personal registered firm “El-Nino Client Resource Incorporation”, we will develop a world class client base development department for SKS Consulting in twenty four(24) months, get you the best hands in the industry and provide world class training for the staffs and continue support you remotely if and when needed.”

“Alhaji, I can do this, I have always done this and the results have been very impressive, As my first client if you allow me do you the honours sir, I don’t want us to discuss money yet, All I want is for you to fund this project and provide “El-Nino. C.R.I” with all the information we need to build an unbeatable Client Base department for SKS consulting. Alhaji I can and I will do this, when I am through, then you can pay me any amount you want…” I concluded and looked straight into Alhaji eyes, I was ready for any answer.

Alhaji Salman looked at me, smiled and gave me a pat on the back, he praised my plans and gave me kudos for my skills in the field of client base development, he said he wasn’t alien to the fact that I am one of the best hands around if not the best in the field of client base development and continued…

“Babatunde, I am impressed you are working on your own company and I am a firm believer in the “Be your Boss” strategy in life. No one can ever be Mega-Rich working for someone else, I will discuss your proposition with Funke and we will take a management decision, which I am sure will be positive. Are you here with the proposal and plan from “El-Nino”?”

“No sir” I replied,

“Okay then, go and finish it up and bring it for us to look at, don’t rush yourself Babatunde, you are like a son to me, left to me I have accepted your proposal, I just want your sister; Funke’s consent too before I give you the go ahead to start you know she is at the helms of affairs now at the office and I must respect that… while you finish up on your proposal and start up plans, I will ask them to prepare an office for you at the SKS complex to use for the twenty four months… also all that I promised you still holds in terms of benefits for the job, your car, your house and your vacation, we will re-discuss the pay when you bring the proposal proper” Alhaji said…

I felt like an angel just took me on a heavenly trip, I was so happy yet I was shock and did not know how to thanks Alhaji, I tried to prostrate but again he held me back and insisted it is against the doctrines of Islam, he congratulated me in advance and we shock hands and hugged…
I have called my mum and Dad on this issue and a lot of prayers and advice have been dished out to me, my mum will be coming over next week for my cousin’s wedding, I plan to take he to Alhaji Salman to thank him and also see the man that God has sent to up lift the life and social status of her son, as for my Dad all he said was:

“Babatunde, just know what you are doing, avoid women and plan well, they are selling plots of land now Ganmo and new GRA Ilorin once you have money come and buy o. I will tell your mother to give you details when she comes next week, typical Yoruba man abi?

So that was what went down last week at the meeting with Salmans and my parents, Anike already knows her new status has the wife of a CEO and Funke has called to congratulate and welcome me to SKS as a client base consultant, she said she can’t wait to have me around her all day as a colleague at work and a big brother to seek advice from… To which Anike is in full support of. “I wonder wetin dem give themselves chop, this their love for each other dey fear me sef”. They have had lunch together like twice since they met without inviting me, Anike even knows some details about my new job which I don’t o… women, they also have a wedding to attend this weekend, I was invited but I have to start working on SKS’s client base development plans. My only fear is when your female boss and your wife are friends just pray they don’t fight o, because you won’t like to be in the middle of that fracas, I trust my Anike sha, she hardly keeps friends and Funke is a very understanding, respectful and reasonable young lady… they will do well by His grace and I need them to do wello…

Now I feel like I have never had a problem before in my life, everything seems easy and plans are already going on in my head to do some things I have always dreamt of doing, my dream house somewhere in a serene estate, my kids in good schools, that vacation by the ocean seem visible now and off course I can also live my life as an example to my younger once and help give a hand to diligent lads in my community… that is true wealth in my opinion, which will serve as a reminder to me on how I got this far in life and what I need to do to continue to sustain my new height in the social realm. I am not a wealthy man yet but soon all things been equal I will be a comfortable husband and a father to my children and live a life where money will not be a problem but how to spend it will be the issue. So Dearest God I pray again, please bless me with the grace of humility, grant me patience, guard the existence of my household, guide my steps and grant me the strength to always know you and remember you in all my endeavors… Amen

So you guys cannot hear wedding bells ringing?… I am going to meet Anike’s parent formally with my family in eight weeks time for a formal introduction and ask for their daughters hand in marriage, our wedding proper will be in four months time and you are all invited, thanks for supporting us to this point.

Please o, if anyone wants to write me a letter, invite me to an event or introduce me from now on, my social status and rank has changed please, maybe I should just introduce myself again so you guys will know how to address me…

Hi, I am Edwim Babatunde Alexander, the Chairman, Chief executive Officer, Managing consultant and Chief financial officer of EL-Nino Client Resource Incorporation, I am also every other post I need to play to make my business a success….

Now you know.. “levels don change now you know fit know me again now I am 10/10…10/10… 10/10 … shikena.” Thank you

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TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode Fourteen – LOVE MARRIAGE AND FRIENDSHIP.

TITLE: Two-man Business
AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi
Episode Fourteen – LOVE MARRIAGE AND FRIENDSHIP.

TITLE: Two-man business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode Thirteen “So Help Me God…”

I felt really bad after the discussion with the Deacon but what can I do, I stood up and went to sit beside my boss, I share a few words of wisdom as I learnt from my Mum. I told him everything will fall in place… Like I had a plan; I told him to be strong and promised to research if we could get a buyer for “our” bulbs in another country… E.B.A. The Messiah I called myself later that night.

It was getting late so I begged to take my leave with the promise to go and keep business running at the office and visit every day for briefing..

I had a discussion with Madam on my way out, she blamed Chief Lamidi Ajala for destroying her husband and her family, she lamented about the friends her husband keeps and worried about the children’s school fees abroad, up-keep at home and the future of her household. She went into details but of what use is that to what we have on ground. As the wise Yoruba proverb says; “A knife cuts you and you throw it away, well, the knife as done what it wanted to do. So”

No matter what we say and how loud we castigate chief Lamidi and his cohorts, the deed has been done… Let’s discuss the Way forward please.

I walked to the gate and found it locked, I peeped in to Akpan’s room through the window as I usually do to call him and what I saw again reminded me of the complexity of life and human existence.

I saw Akpan “collaborating” Ntom the house help. On hearing my voice the “collaborators” scrambled out of the bed but as an adult “I know wetin I see oo”. So the boss and his family are having a difficult time and the domestic staffs are less concerned. They couldn’t even leave this night to pretend to share in the pain of their Boss… Well, with the way Madam treats her domestic staffs I don’t expect them to have feelings for her family too.

It took Akpan another two minutes to come out of his room. He finally came out with a multicoloured towel around his neck, he stretched his hands to the sky and rubbed his eyes with his hands like he just woke up for real then yawned and complained about the ventilation of his room, trying to give me reasons for his sweaty body, he said…

“Oga Eddie, sleep don carry me go ni, abeg no vex, see as I dey sweat like Christmas goat, the heat wey dey my room ehnn.. E no get part two…”
I looked at him and smiled, to make him know I am a better liar and a correct Bad guy too, I asked…

“Hope say you dey use condom sha? Because e fit no be only you dey do Ntom oo, abi you noh dey see how she dey play with Walaka? Plenty yanmayanma disease dey outside now o… so protect yourself, if you noh fit hold body use condom.”… I saw his jaw drop and I am sure his “Manhood” would have lost form too, Ntom will answer a lot of questions tonight and as for walaka he shouldn’t even try to crack one of those his jokes with Akpan or eat any food cooked by Akpan, he fit be poison oo… I smiled and winked at Akpan again as I walked to my car.

I drove home in fear, after having a sour taste of what those street lords can do to one, I read every psalm I ever learnt in Sunday school, I got home and fell on my bed, I was deep in thought and somewhere through my thoughts I drifted in to I very deep sleep.

The ray of the early morning sun penetrated the window blinds and hit hard on my eyes. It is morning already, I struggled off my bed and knelt to say my prayers, I finished my communication with the supreme being, took some medicine to relieve my body pains and searched my closet for something light to wear, I finally settled for a khaki combat short and a white tee-shirt then rushed out of my apartment to get a phone at the junction.. Any small phone will do, I need to call my Mum and I know my Anike will be worried too.

I got a small phone for a few thousands and inserted my SIM immediately, I was still trying to read the many text messages Anike sent when her call came in. I gave her a summary of the events that occurred, of course I edited the part I got beating, how man go tell hin wife say den trash ahm, you don ground your ego be that. She promised to close early from work to check on me later in the day. We ended the call and I called Mother.

She prayed for me and showered the usual accolades on me then asked me about the Salmans and what decision I had taken, I told her “God is in control” that I hadn’t taken any decision. I gave her a detailed gist on the happenings in the El-Paso empire, she sighed and told me God was giving me a reason to move on with my life, I also used the opportunity to tell her about the dream I had about me and Funke Salman and how it ended, trying to let her seethe situation from both angles, She asked why I didn’t inform her earlier but lied the dream was just two days before. Maami told me to keep praying for direction and promised to pray for me, she also promised to request prayers for me in church.

“The twins say they miss you o and I heard three of you have agreed that they should come to Lagos next week, I will send your favourite “Ijebu gari” and yam tubers, abi do you need any things else?” my mum asked as we concluded our discussion… I miss those boys and Maami; “Mama Tunde, a.k.a Mama Ibeji”, The Best Mum in the World.

After the phone call with my mum, I bought some hot freshly fried “puffpuff” and rushed home to devour them before it gets cold. As I walked closer to my house I noticed a man standing by the gate to my apartment. He was wearing a green striped “Ankara”, a “kangor” hat, a dark sun glasses and black sneakers.

I walked closer and the man started walking towards me too, we met and I didn’t believe my eyes… It’s The Boss.
“Wetin this man want again?” I asked myself.

He pulled his shades down from his eyes a bit, smiled and winked at me, I smiled back and he signaled we keep walking and we walked into my apartment. Immediately we got in I turned to him and asked;

“Oga what are you doing dressed like this?”

“Ahh!, kole ye e.., you see Eddie when an adult is running, he is either chasing something or something is chasing him, (in conk Yoruba accent please) . Wo when the situation is serious… Serious attention and special intelligence is needed, I have come to see you personally ni, can we go inside?” He requested.

We walked in and I ask him what he wanted for breakfast “like e come from my belle, if he chop for my house na poison he chop… Olohun!”…

He said he wasn’t hungry, so we sat down to talk and I opened my “puffpuff” and pick one as I listened to my Oga.

“Eddie, you know what is happening already and I feel I don’t have to hide anything from you again, you are already family, our relationship is more than that of Boss and subordinate… You are my son and I have failed you as a father and I am sorry… Eddie I have come to correct my wrongs and I want us to work together so we can succeed together as we have always done.”

I finished my first “puffpuff” and picked another one as I continued listening to the words of The Boss…

“My son, I have a domiciliary account, it has about one hundred and fifty six thousand dollars in it, if converted to Naira it is a very large sum, Eddie I want you and me to be a super team once again, I want to call a lawyer or you can call one, let use the money to set up another firm. Which will be co-owned by us, it will do everything El-Paso does and you will be the head and known Chief Executive Officer of the new firm, I will just be a silent man behind you giving you every social, political and business support you need.

Eddie, you and I know you run El-Paso and this won’t be a difficult task for you, we can do this, again Alhaji lamidi and Deacon have things they can fall back on. I invested most of what I have and as the situation is I have lost all I invested. Babatunde, this is a very Good opportunity for us to grow together please I seek your assistance now.” He concluded.

I picked another “puffpuff” again and continued chewing confusingly as the Boss stares at me. The snack has no taste whatsoever in my mouth but chewing just made me feel better, I finished it and I could not still come up with an answered for The Boss.
Then the Boss continued his sermon;

“Eddie, I don’t expect you to answer me now, in fact I feel you are still shocked and angry with me about the bulb import business but I wanted to tell you o, it was Lamidi that said we should not spread the news of the business too much, in fact we planned to give you your own ten percent profit share as a surprise, it is just that the deal didn’t end the way we planned it, Eddie let us make up… I need you now Eddie my boy. We are going places just endure this phase with me and you will be wealthy in no time.”

I pick another “puffpuff” then dropped it again, I looked at the boss and smiled, and he smiled back at me, then he asked if I will do has he proposed but I told him I will think about it, it was then he noticed my swollen eye and asked what happened. I told him the detailed story of how I got robbed because of him and he showed great concern. “For my mind I knew he was doing this caring-caring because of his selfish interest but me sef dey for ahm.. “Agbaya somebody”.

I walked him out of my apartment and watched has he changed his steps in disguise several times walking away.

With more pressure than usual flowing in my system; I suddenly became weaker, heavy hearted and worried about everything happening around me. I walked in to my flat and started putting final touches to my plans, if I must take a stand and make a decision, now is the time… will I accept the Bosses offer? Will the Salmans have me as one of their own for real? I am confused and really wish I had a spare brain, this is getting too much…
So help me GOD.

Watchout for episode 14

TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi EPISODE TWELVE “THE THREE WISE MEN”

….What could have happened? What happened to The Boss?, my two phones are dead and I couldn’t even think of anywhere around to make a call. (i.e., business center), I thought of going back to Funke’s office to use her phone but then I wouldn’t want her to know anything about me and my boss.

I got out of the elevator and rushed to my car, I was on the street in no time, eyes wide open like the eagle, looking for anything that could come to my aid at that moment, a pay phone center, a battery seller, a friend with two phones, just anything that will help me communicate with my boss.. Oh! How I pity My Boss already, he hardly shows any sign of confusion, even when he is on a hot sit, the guy must muster confidence and dazzle. This must really be huge for him.
Did El-PASO lose money in a business deal? But I know all our business ventures and we aren’t doing badly at the moment. How is Madam? I thought again… if it’s Madam he would have told me straight away now. Hmmmn… What could this be? I pondered as I drove on…

I joined a light traffic at stadium/barrack axis on en-route the bosses house via ikorodu road and I spotted one of the regular call center umbrellas just beside ojuelegba bridge.. I ignored all the risks involved with hanging around that area at night and decided to park and find a way to communicate with The Boss.

I parked my car beside a “Baba ijebu/ lotto” kiosk and walked to the young lady plying her “jack of all trade” business under the bridge, she sold recharge cards, makes money from phone calls, sells dry gin, soft drinks, biscuits and “weed” (a.k.a marijuana), anyway, I am yet to confirm the marijuana part but if you live in Lagos long enough like me.. Your suspicions about places like that could be almost accurate.

“Can I make calls here please” I requested

“Yelz, oga you fit makes calls, which network” she asked

“Anyone will do, just give me the phone please” I answered with urgency in my voice.

“Alright sir” and she handed me a phone.

I tried The Bosses first line, it wasn’t available, then I tried the second, it rang for long and it wasn’t picked too, I tried a couple of times more still to no avail… I will have to go to his house at M.K.O Abiola gardens Alausa then, I decided.

I told “Mama Kofoshi” the pay phone lady my calls weren’t picked but she insisted I wait while she checked…

“Because na so unah dey do, call finis say is not go”… In her words.

She finally released me and I paced to my car.

As I got closer to my car, I saw three fierce looking guys sitting on the bonnet of my car, these guys are ugly, dirty and scarred. The smoke coming out of their mouths was like that of a bad truck’s exhaust. Two of them remained on my car’s bonnet while the third one walked to me and asked…

” Na you get this Motor?”

“Yes na me” I replied and concluded I was in deep horse dung..

“Why you park here? Shey dey no tells you? Abi you no. No..?” He threatened.

“Know wetin? Abi see wetin? I no see anybody when I wan park nah and na free space so I park abi wetin” I replied trying to sound tough.

The two smoking chimneys heard my tough talk and immediately came to the rescue of the lanky third guy…

“Azonto, lif ahm…” They ordered the lanky fellow; he left me and walked away.

Then one of the other two faced me and said…

“Omo mummy, God wan punish You abi? Na we you dey strong voice for? You dey mad ni? Abi you no dey see ni?”
I wanted to talk but nothing came out of my mouth… I just listened and as usual, I had lost control of my urinary system…

“The place wey you pack na where dem kill “Somebody” a.ka. “omo Aye” and we no dey allow anybody park for dia except chairman, wo! Make we no carry long stick to kill sot snake, your fine nah 25bel, no receipt oo, we no be lasman” ordered the black ugly one.

“Twenty five wha…!!…?” And a dirty slap landed on my face before I finished the statement, it was the third scruffy guy… wicked fellow. He followed the slap with a warning…

“Twenty five thousand naira, abi you wan pay us in pounds ni? Oloofoo.! If you no pay, your motor no dey comot for here oo, we dey collect cash and we fit follow you go ATM, na only credit we no dey take. Just pay the money and your mama no go help you cry today”

I was still seeing stars when he finished the first verse of his warning, he puffed some more of is “Ganja” and continued…

“you fit call anybody wey you know oo, and you fit bring anybody come hia tomorrow, my name na “Gadafi” and dis na my boys “Azonto and Abacha”, na our assembly be dis.. We dey wait for your father and anybody wey you dey bring.. Na dat time unah go know say Molue senior BRT for lagos.. Oya declare your asset!”

Well,let’s just say after an agreement by both parties involved in that lagos night life fracas, we settled the issue like adults, I however left with no dine in my pocket, a swollen face, bruised ego, I gave them my phones but took my SIM cards out, my shoes were collected and my wrist watch was gone too..

” Eko oni baje oo.!!!”

For the records, I am no push over for any army of thugs, I didn’t just want to start any trouble because of Wole’s car, If not, those guys would have seen… Me Edwin Babatunde Alexander a.k.a “Eddie Tyson”…. Anyway, sh*t happens…

At exactly 11:23pm I got to The Bosses house and everything seemed alright except for two familiar cars I saw outside, A Mercedes Benz “S Class” belonging to Chief Lamidi Ajala and lexus Suv owned by Deacon Ifeolu Animasahun, my bosses closest associates. This must be very serious I thought as Akpan opened the gate for me.

“Good evening Oga Eddie” Akpan greeted.

“Evening Akpan” I answered and walked towards the entrance.. I opened the door and meet Madam first.
“Good evening ma” I greeted

She forced a reply out of her mouth and pointed to the living room as she walked Away… Now I know this is no death issue and Madam is definitely not happy with it. My brain cells started thinking about any other thing that could make The Boss call to inform me with so much confusion in his voice. I couldn’t come up with anything till I appeared to the trio of my Boss and his associates in the living all three were quiet when I went in and greeted. The Boss didn’t say anything but others answered.

I sat down and was looking like a confused fellow, trying to decipher, at the same time I didn’t want to look at anyone or say anything abnormal, then Deacon Ifeolu called me and started the story.

“Eddie, we have lost money, we have lost a lot of money and properties, we were introduced to an import business recently, we got a link in china where we imported electric bulbs that were cheaper and we got people who are ready to buy them from us here in Nigeria. The bulbs came in and instead of having the bulbs come in 240 or 125 volts the bulbs can only work with 60volts of electricity when we tested then. Once our electric current gets into it, it blows up… Now the buyers won’t buy and the banks will soon be on our tails for their money…”

I didn’t say a word; I just looked on and listened.

“That is not all Eddie, we used our homes as collaterals and EL-paso plaza is also one of the collaterals we used.

Also Babatunde, your name is on the documents we used for the importation and contract papers as one of the directors of the company we used for the bank loan and importation, you are not in any kind of debt or trouble but we deem it fit that we inform you my son.

I kept quite all through the briefing and was not scared of anything at all, Me Director of a company, ehn Director noni.. But the truth is… I don’t need an angel to tell me the genesis of this sweet deal gone sour, I know Chief Lamidi is a politician so he probably got the link for the deal from one government Agency and brought the info to my ever greedy boss who quickly informed his most trusted pal, pastor Ifeolu, now that it is sour they would have realised their mistakes and every risk that wasn’t properly evaluated.. Greedy cockerels! Now Edwin is their “Son”… I laff…

My favourite uncle used to emphasis a phrase and I use it as a guide when I want to go into any business… He says and I quote.
“When the deal is too sweet and it seems like you don’t have anything to loose, that is when you usually have the most to lose, look deeper”
They thought it was all about getting a contract, import the goods from china, deliver to the buyers and get your money.. They forgot specifications, market research and insurance.. They had no plan B and above all they wanted to “Chop Alone”, will I be wicked if I allow them “Die Alone?” Ehn..?..
If death can take the gentle and wise tortoise, what then is the fate of the Frog that jumps and slams its body on the ground… Edwin Babatunde Alexander, be wise… Hmmmmm….

Watchout for episode 13

Be Willing To Learn Throughout The Life

One truck driver was doing his usual load delivery at a mental hospital, by parking his vehicle beside an open
drain. He discovered a flat Tyre when he was about to return from the mental hospital.He jacked up the truck and removed the flat Tyre to fix the spare Tyre.

When he was about to fix the spare Tyre, he accidentally dropped all the 4 bolts in the open drain. As he cannot fish
the bolts in the open drain, he started to panic as to what should be done?
Just then, one patient happened to walk past him and asked the driver as to why he was looking troubled. The driver thought to himself, since there is nothing much he
can do or this mental joker can.Just to keep the bugging away, the truck driver informed the whole episode to the mental patient and gave a helpless look.

The patient just laughed at the truck driver and said you just cannot even fix such a simple problem? “No wonder you are destined to remain a truck driver for life”.
The truck driver was astonished to hear such a complimen from a mental guy. “Here is what you can do” said the mental guy… “take one bolt from each of the remaining 3
Tyre / wheels and fix it on to this Tyre. Then drive down to the nearest workshop and replace the missing ones. Isn’t it
simple my friend”.

The truck driver was so impressed with this quick fix answer and asked the patient “How come you are so smart and intelligent and you are here at the mental hospital?”
The patient replied “Hello friend! I stay here because I am crazy but not stupid”.
No wonder, there are some people, who behave like the Truck Driver, thinking that others are just stupid. So, guys, though you all are learned and wise, but, just watch out,
there could be some guys in our professional / personal lives, who could give us lot of quick fixes and brush our wisdom.

TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 10 – “The Beginning of the End”

I think I was brought up by the toughest parents ever, my mum is a Christian woman that wants you to grow in the way of the lord, go to church, read the bible, never miss Sunday school and you must not fail “Christian religious studies” in school just to prove to her that you are a child of God, don’t play football, read books, don’t lie tell the truth and be corrected those are some of my mum’s rules.

My Dad on the other side is a principled man, he wants a reason to justify every action, the kind of Dad that will ask you.,

“Tunde, What do you want to be in future?”

You answer “A doctor sir”

Then he will ask “why?”

You will answer again with reasons like

“Because it’s an esteemed profession and it is a service to humanity”

Then he will ask you again

“why are you given me this answer, is it because You just want to give me an answer or that is what you read in books or what everyone says..?”

Now you guys know there is no answer to Mr Momoh Olanrenwaju Alexander’s questions, just breathe. Anytime you face him he always wins…..

My family up bringing has thought me so many things, I have learned to always commit my troubles to God, have patience, respect people’s feelings, love without boundaries, Speak with caution, learn from my mistakes and always try to see the reason behind every action I take and receive.

Hmmmmm…, I have not been to work since “Facing Goliath Monday” and today is Wednesday, I am going to honour Funke’s invitation and act “James bond” too… I need info and I hope to get it today..

My friend wole has agreed once again to save my behind; he will drop his Toyota corolla for me this morning. Abi how do I go on a date with a lady without a car in Lagos? Na Fu*k-up be that..

I have also settled for a khaki pants, a blue shirt and a black blazer for this rich peoples party, Son of man must represent o.

After hours in regular Lagos traffic from the mainland to the island, I finally parked my “borrow borrow make me fine” car and walked into SKS office complex, I could see eyes staring at me, the staffs were more friendly this time and I wasn’t asked to fill the visitors form, I immediately noticed I had an escort.. I remember her to be the lady with Madam the day I came for my project presentation.. She introduced herself as Halimah and asked to take me to the “GM”..

Miss “come and do eyes” was looking cute as usual, a sky blue shirt, black pants and a lovely black shoe, like we had a dress code planned. Light make-up and she was shining bright like the sun.

“Mister Babatunde” she sang with a smile after ordering my escort out of her office.

” Madam Funke Salman” I replied

“Hope I am well dressed for our party” I requested.

“Huh, you know you are a cute guy hun’, I have always been impressed with your dress sense, let me finish up, so we can head out for our party.. Hope you brought your dancing shoe o?.” She teased

“Well.., I have got two left legs but you can teach me before I start embarrassing us there” I teased back.

“Then you are in for a long class, Mr Edwin Babatunde Alexander. Brace yourself.” She threatened.

We got down from her office and she made another request

” hope you don’t mind, I will like to drive you to the party you leave your car here my driver will get it to your house for you.”

I wasn’t going to argue with this girl again, I told her not to worry that I will just come and pick my car the next day.

Now this is comfort, how many of you guys have been driven in a Mercedes Benz G class with full option before? See dash board, chairs with “massage something”, hear speakers sef.. Na like say na D’banj dey perform for us and Funke’s driving wasn’t bad too… Smooth movement with no iota of rush.. If you have been driven in one of this machine before, then you will understand what I am talking about now.

A few D’banj, Tuface and Davido songs later and We were in Osborne estate, see houses Oluwa mi ooo.!! BabaGOD please bless me o.. Let my dreams come true and give me the grace to know and worship you in wealth too.

Funke pressed the brake one last time and she pointed to the venue of our party, another magnificent building, an architectural master piece and the garden? na waooo.. Na hotel? I almost asked… “People get money sha.”

We got out of the car and Funke walked to me, she helped remove something from my eye lash, gave me a seductive pat on the chest and pressed the gate’s bell.

” Let’s go in” she said, now holding my hands like we are a couple..

Edwin..! Edwin!! Edwin..!!! My inner voice called me, “ehh, you are looking for trouble, this lady don dey hold you like unah be lovers and you carry your big head dey follow like mumu abi? No worry na wetin man dey chop dey kill man”

“I know, inner voice” I replied

“And I am just here to solve my problem, when am through with this issue “Inner me” you will understand me better”, I thought hoping my inner voice will keep quite now and let me enjoy the party.

The party was crazy, mad DJ, lots to eat and drink and Funke was impressed with my dancing skills. As a bonafide ex-Osu (Olabisi Onabanjo University) boy.. We no dey carry last for enjoyment things, she was giving it to me and I was dishing it out to her with style.. Later as the party went on I invited Funke for a chat outside..

We got out into the serene environment, well groomed garden where cool breeze was blowing, it was a very romantic setting and I could see people making out here and there, I took off my jacket and wore it for Funke, she was surprised and happy, “see black girl dey blush oo”, she called me a gentleman and gave me another pat on my well built chest.. (It is good to watch movies o, thanks to Denzel Washington and Brad Pitts, now am romantic. Oh, I forgot to mention RMD and Ramsy Noah too). We walked to our car and I started the gist..

” Funke, I like you, I like Alhaji and we are already like one big family, it’s so encouraging to come this far in life and still find a sister and father like you and your Dad, I want to work for your Dad but I think I owe my Boss too, if he had not given me the opportunities he gave me I won’t have caught the eyes of SKS Consulting, I am still thinking about the whole thing, I just hope we will still be friends and family if my decision doesn’t fit into your plans”

“Can I ask you a question?” I requested

“Asked me anything” she said with a sombre voice.

“Funke, how did you guys at SKS know about El-Paso and me.?”

She sighed, then replied” my Dad has ears here and there and people tell him things, someone recommended El-paso to us during our quest for a Client Base Development consultant, during our scrutiny of El-Paso. Your name came up, and we found out you were the Client Base Development Guru, my Dad and I had a discussion and we prayed you would be sent to us so we can propose our offer to you. “Why buy water when we can sink a well”.

I smiled, and then she asked if she could tell me something too.

“Am all ears o.. Madam” I answered with a lot of fear,

She poked me with a finger and continued.

“Stop calling me Madam, please. That is just what I wanted to tell you… I like you, I like you like an Elder brother, I am a young lady, I have always wanted an Elder brother, someone I can always share with, cry to and trust his judgment and advise, I was very close to my Mum before she passed away, My Dad is a wonderful man o but I can’t border him with everything… You seem like that kind of person I can share with and trust.. Maybe that’s why when you are around me I just want to play with you, I feel safe and at home with you, I wanna tell you everything and anything.”

I sighed and held her hand then she continued with a pitiful voice…

“You see.. When God has blessed a man like he has blessed my Dad, you never know who is a friend, you have everything and everyone is always ready to lick your foot for one favour or the other, I realised early in life that I must be careful with who choose to share secret and important matters with. But you are kinda different. You didn’t jump at my Dad’s offer and that alone is impressive. I told my fiancée about you and he was surprised you haven’t taken the offer yet but for me and my Dad, that is what makes you special, you are not a greedy person.”

At this point my heart skipped, “fiancée ke? So she has a suitor? Hmmmmm”… Then I returned to her yarn.

“Mr E.B Alexander, even if you don’t take SKS’s offer for whatever reason you give, I promise you my Dad will always help you if you need his help and you will always be My Bigbro from another mother.” She concluded and gave me a hug that seem to last forever.

We decided to leave after our heartfelt talk, I told my new found little sister to drop me at Maryland, so I can take a cab home, I checked the time, it was exactly 9.48pm when I dropped, I promised her I will be safe and she drove off promising to call me later to confirm my safety. She was gone for some minutes before I realised I left my jacket with my second phone in it in the car.. I shrugged and called a bike to drop me in my house. I will pick it up tomorrow morning with Wole’s car.

I got home and found my apartment opened, have been robbed!

I sneaked in like Jack Bauer of the action Series “24″, only to see my “Aniksy peperoni” lying on the sofa, I hissed and walked to her. My Anike isn’t like this, how can I enter and my baby Won’t show any sign of joy. I tried to tease her with a kiss but she pushed me away and snapped at me.

“Who is Funke, Why is she with your phone and where are you coming from?”

My people, now how and where should I start my explanation, “monkey dey chop Banana, Monkey dey scratch yansh, Monkey no know say na wetin sweet dey kill person?”.. Choi..! I don DIE.!!!

Watchout for episode 11

TITLE: Two-Man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 9 – “Facing Goliath”

How I wish something would just happen today and an indefinite holiday would be announced… Its Monday my people and “Lagos no go take nonsense”, yes! Lagos won’t take nonsense from no one and I am sure the boss won’t take an iota of nonsense from me today, can’t someone just take my place and solve this riddle I thought to myself as I close the gate to my apartment behind me as I stroll to the bus stop.

I know some of you will wonder why I haven’t called Alhaji S.K Salman yet to accept his juicy offer and I am sure some of you guys who have been in similar situations before and came out tops will understand this decision aren’t easy to take. To be honest, the offer from SKS is “out of this world”, I only hear things like this in fairy tales but wow! It’s happening to me and it is overwhelming.

At the bus stop, I joined a light rush for an Oshodi bus and chose the last sit at the back of the bus as my comfort zone, no bike today; I just want to delay this inevitable journey to the office for as long as I can. I haven’t thought about what I will tell The Boss but whatever comes out of my mouth when he questions me is the answer.. Hmmmmmmm…..

I reached for my phone and its earpiece in pocket, saw a few pings on the phone and ignored them, i plug the earpiece to the phone and listened to soulful songs, some Michael Bubble, Maxwell, John Legend, Nikelback and a few oldies that reminded me of my Dad.

Then I started thinking about the dream I had yesterday, I haven’t told anyone about it and I won’t. Me and Funke Salman married and it was a disaster, I thought about the horrible feelings I had in the dream, my mother’s questions and the accident, I sighed again and caught the eyes of the old woman sitting beside me staring at me with pity as she signaled me to pay the conductor. For the records and I have you guys has my witness, I will spend the rest of my life with Anike unless she decides she doesn’t want to or an act of God separates us.

Anike Beatrice Alabi, I met her in one of the most unusual places to meet a Wife, The Barbers Shop, Yes! The Barbers Shop on my street when I was living with my uncle in Ogba. She brought her little nephew, Jaiye, now my good pal to have a haircut and that was my lucky day, Anike has been a very wonderful sister, friend and Lover since then, though she was very hard to get, I begged, wooed, and didn’t miss church for like six month to get a date and another three months past before we started a relationship, she however warned and begged that she didn’t want to start a relationship with someone she can’t marry if she has too and I gave my word then though I wasn’t sure, its four years now and counting, time has proven we were meant for each other, she’s caring, loving, strong, emotional and well cultured. Anike is beautiful, 5ft 6 tall, a size 8, brown skin, her bright eyes send me haywire all the time and she has all the “bump and curve” to satisfy a reasonable man. The first daughter of an average family of four kids, a lawyer father, a secondary school teacher mother, two younger sisters, Bola and Nifemi, and a doctor brother Adeniyi.

Anike, graduated from university of Ibadan with honours, she presently works with an insurance firm and plans to retire soon to do business. We have had our own share of problems too, little from my busy schedule and others by my “friends with benefits”, I know my female reader will shake their head and say “Men!” Right now but “let he/she that has no sin cast the first stone”… Sincerely, I don’t know how these things happen, some of this girls even know Anike but won’t still let me be.

I got off the bus at “Ikeja along”, used the over head bridge to the other side and started another long stroll to the office, it a long walk but I didn’t mind, I just wish today was over already.

I walked into EL-Paso plaza and there was no sign of The Bosses Toyota sequoia, I felt relieved, I will be ready and prepared before he comes in.

“Good morin sir” Ronke greeted,

” Good morning” I answered calmly and walked towards my office tired,

“Oga Ba’atunde, the “shairman” is waiting for you in his office, he said you should see him immediately you enter” Ronke informed with her “night school” English.

My legs almost gave way, I started feeling feverish and I could confirm some drops of urine on my underwear too…

“Is Oga around?” I questioned maybe I didn’t hear her well,

“Yes” she answered,

“But his car is not outside now” I pressed.

“Yes, Madam and Walaka, The Driver have gone out with it” she confirmed.

I blanked out and managed to walk to my office and locked the door behind me, after some minutes of thinking and self motivation, I Summoned courage to face my Goliath and left my office to meet The Boss.. I took a few deep breaths, brightened my face with a forced smile and knocked on the half opened door. “Eddy”, The Boss called and I went in. I didn’t allow him to ask me how it went with SKS before I started to flow…

“Oga, it was a nice idea we accepted to meet with Alhaji Salman oo, it has changed our position on the preference table tremendously, I did a casual presentation for him and noticed he was impressed with our ideas and techniques, he asked question to confirm we can do what we say we do and I answered them convincingly, I took time to emphasized why a local firm like ours will be best for their job because we understand the market and have the models and strategies specially built for the environment they operate in.

And Oga we might not need to “tip” S.K’s P.A sef, I had a gist with Funke Salman last night and she said her father was impressed. A little more work on Funke and she will ask her father to give us the job. She’s his favourite kid” I concluded.

The Boss smiled and said; “Eddy this is Good news, I just hope we win this for real, I am going to meet my wife at the airport I stayed back to see you, I hope we will share better news when I get back by the week end.”

He gave me a pat on my shoulder has we walk out of his office.

“Eddy give the “100k Tip” to Ronke” he added has he walked away.

I breezed into my office, locked the door, sat on the floor and cursed the day lying was invented. A cheap way of getting out of trouble temporarily, only to have the trouble in folds when it comes back to get you. And it mostly does…

I Edwin Babatunde Alexander cannot continue like this, people I Just can’t….

Watchout for episode 10

TITLE: Two-Man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 8 – “Live, Love and Learn”

I walked out of my white and sky blue themed luxurious bathroom with a white towel tied to my waist, entered my bedroom trying to rush the process of getting dress and make my escape when I mistakenly pushed my after shave bottle off the dresser, it woke my wife, Funke Salman..

” Good morning honey,” she mumbled

“Sorry, it is just a bottle” I replied.

“Honey, where are you rushing to this early?” She questioned.

With a frown, I answered;” I have got a lot to do at the office, the Germans are coming tomorrow, I have to be prepared, I don’t want us to lose this clients”.

She struggled off the bed with her pregnant stomach and walked to the ward rope,

“Wear this” she ordered, dropping a set of grey suit and a pink striped shirt on the bed has she always does.

I was not in the mood to argue with her this morning or ever again and what I wear is the least of my worries right now, she helped with the buttons as I dress, slowing me down from my rush. I just want to get out of the house and far away from this woman.

A cold kiss on her cheek and another on her pregnant stomach and I paced out of the room without a word.

I met my mother downstairs carrying Junior, my son..

“Babatunde, where are you rushing to this morning oko mi? Are you fighting with Funke again?” she asked

” No maami, Good morning, I have a lot to do at the office and the earlier I get there the better, you know this our Lagos traffic now.” I lied.

“Okay o, but who will drop Junior in School?” My mum enquired..

“Let his mother take him to school and if she is too lazy to do it, he should stay at home today” this word came out of my mouth with venom and I walk out of the house to meet the driver already waiting in the car.

I sat in the “owners corner” of my Black Tinted Toyota PRADO SUV and Ordered the driver to take me to the local airport.

“MM2″ Paul asked and I confirmed it with a nod.

I am going to see my lawyer in Abuja today, I chose to meet him in Abuja because we know Funke has “Dogs” watching and eavesdropping on everything we do and say, I want out of this business, this “Monkey dey work baboon dey chop” life and the marriage sef.

My driver took the link road from our residence in magodo to seven-up junction where he tried to make a U-turn and link Ojota, as he made the turn I notice an “out of control” trailer coming from the Berger axis, “Paul! Paul! Paul…!” I screamed but it was too late I went blank…

I was still murmuring, “Paul move…Paul…” When I opened my eyes and found I was still on my bed, sweaty and happy to be alive, then I noticed Anike standing her back to the door, she was in tears.. I rushed out of bed and spread my arms for her to come in, she accepted and I held her tight, very tight, and whispered ” it’s just a dream baby, I’m alright, everything is going to be fine, I’m here”…

After the usual, petting, teasing and “you know”, Anike excused herself to go and cook lunch and I decided to follow her to the kitchen, there I will download the files into her system. Trust Anike, A good listener, she listened without any question as I told her the edited version of the story without any mention of Funke Salman.

When I finished she asked how many people I have told and I answered honestly, and then she asked if I have informed our pastor, “No” I replied. To be honest my people, I love God, I am faithful to him, I try to read my Bible and I live by the commandments, but church and “Church things?” I am still begging God for the grace.

Anike promised to pray and inform our pastor to pray for us too, suddenly I notice she is singing, the excitement in her cooking increased with some dance step and wiggling at intervals, she even walked to me played with my beard chin planted a kiss on my lips without saying anything.

Woman! I can imagine what is going on in her head..” Six million naira per annum, a beautiful house in Magodo or Ikeja GRA, a Toyota rav4 or Land Cruiser and London or paris for holiday” I smiled to myself.. Everyman should work hard o.. Women love but I think they love better when comfort is involved. Anyway my Anike deserves it.

Then she asked me the ultimate question I have been waiting for….

“Babatunde love” she sang

“Yesssssss” I sang back

“When are we getting married” she asked,

I sighed and answered, “Aniksy peperoni” I don’t know yet oo, but very soon, I am sure I am going to spend the rest of my life with you, no worries my baby” I affirmed.

“Wait first” she continued, “Are you going to take the offer?”

“I don’t know yet, Anike, I am still doing some thinking, consultations and waiting for God’s guidance” I replied

“You don’t know? Babatunde, you don’t know?.. Then I doubt if you know if you are going to marry me too, what is wrong with you, what did that man at El-Paso feed you with, you have a divine golden opportunity begging you and you don’t know?”These words came with tears in her beautiful eyes.

I stood up and buried a very warm long emotional kiss on her lips, she liked it too, I felt her arms around me almost immediately, and she was eventually saved by the smell of our burning “efo riro”.

I explained my worries and fears to her as we ate lunch, and trust Anike she understood and apologised for her outburst, bribing with the last piece of meat which she always ate. Right there I decided I will spend the rest of my life with this wonderful lady, she’s not perfect and so am I, so help us God.

Amen!

You all will be invited for our wedding, don’t worry, “Rice, Stew Very Plenty”… And Aso Ebi go be reasonable price, all of unah must buy o”….

Watchout for episode 9

TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 7 – “CROSSROAD”

It is 3.a.m in the middle of the night. I have had less than three hours of sleep since I left The Salman’s residence yesterday, I can also confirm to you that there are twenty small squares of ceiling in my room, something I have never noticed….

“Should I call Anike? I thought,

No, if I do, she will know something is wrong with me and I will have no choice than to tell her, but I don’t want to tell her yet, not even over the phone.

I should call “Maami” then, but what will a grown man like me be doing calling his mother in the depth of the night like a baby.

My Dad nko? Forget the guy jo, he is too strict, he will just tell me to take the right decision and remind me of how he took care of himself without disturbing his parents when he was my age, if i am lucky and he is in a good mood, he will order me to go and pray about it and take my decision as directed by God… Hmmmmm…

How about My Boss chief Kosamotu Alake, What should I tell him? How do I even explain what happened to him?, first, I must return the Advance he sent to S.K’s P.A, since Alhaji S.K Salman has concluded no contract for El-Paso, what will I say is the reason for the return now? The Boss is smart he will suspect foul play and I dare not tell him I am leaving to take up an appointment with SKS consulting, I will be called degrading names; Traitor, shameless greedy boy, “Woman wrapper” and all, that is if he doesn’t curse me and call security to throw me out of El-Paso plaza.

The Boss has been taking advantage of me for a long time, I have worked for him with nothing to show for it, and he only paid me on Wednesday to motivate me so we can win the Salman’s job. Why should I consider or even pity him? Ehn..? Why… I need a plan; a way to get out of this, one extra brain won’t be too much to ask for right now Baba GOD.

The soulful sound of the call to prayer from the mosque on my street reminded me it was 5.30a.m as usual, I rolled to the side of my bed, went on my knees and started to pray..

“Dearest God in heaven, I know you love me, I have always seen your hand of favour in all that I have embarked on in my life, thank you now and always, Dear God as you already know, I am confused, worried and scared about the course of my life and successful existence on earth, “Oluwa o” you are the God of wisdom, you blessed David with the wisdom to defeat Goliath and you stood by him, pleased God, I am facing my Goliath now bless me with the wisdom to make the right decision and stand by me through the journey.

Dearest God, I am scared o, but because I have you I will worry no more. Bless my parents, my siblings and my heart; Anike, protect us all from evil now and always. Amen.”

I read the psalms like mum says I should always do and crawled back in to my bed, trying very hard not to worry.
Some minutes passed and my heart beat was increasing again, I pick up my phone and dialed Anike’s number..

“Hello Anike baby mi” I teased trying hard to hide my worries.

“Her husband” she replied.. ” Why is your voice like this Tunde? That your oga has over used my husband again abi? God will kuku deliver you from his claws”

“I think he has”, I thought to myself and continued..

” Are you still coming over?”

“Yes I am, but not as early as I promised, have to take my mum to my tailor but I will come sha…. oh. I see… Someone is missing someone already ehnnn.. Oko iyawo oo” She joked.

I confessed to missing her without the fear of been teased, I also begged her to branch the market on her way down; I have missed her wonderful vegetable soup.

I ended Anike’s call and dialed my mum’s number immediately….

“Maami” I called thinking she wouldn’t know who was calling her this early but she did,

“Ah! oko mi, Babatunde Ajani okin, how are you? How is work? And Anike? I have missed you o…..” She sang in a frail voice..

We discussed other family matters before I confessed my worries, she praised me and reminded me of how promising a son I am, she also promised to pray for me and I know that includes consulting her pastors.

she warned me not to rush anything and I should not discuss this with anyone again, ” if your harvest is bountiful, you do not announce it to the world” to use her exact words. She told me my Dad was attending the Community development association meeting when I finally asked of the old man and promised they will both call me later in the day. She prayed for me as usual and we ended our yarn.

I dropped my phone and tried to clear my head and it rang again, I pick it up and Guess who..?

Its Funke Salman.. “Hello,” she sang with that alluring voice again.

I was so confused I didn’t know how to answer..

“Hellooo!” she sang again,

And I finally mumbled. “Hi, Funke, how are you? How is Alhaji…? ”

“Hey, Babatunde, we are fine, sorry if I woke you up o” she begged.

“its okay” I replied.

“Ehhm, I was thinking if your schedule isn’t too tight for the week we could hang out, one of my girlfriends is having a little birthday party on Wednesday at her house in Magodo and I am officially inviting you as my company, what do u say?”

“Ah, Madam, this is a great honour oo, but…” I tried to reply but she cuts in.

“Babatunde no buts jo, just an atmosphere to gist and get to know each other outside the formal stuffs and you are acting like it s a kidnap… we might soon be colleague you know.. Oya jo.. Let’s start getting use to each other and it’s a great honour for me too”. She begged,

See me o, Funke Salman invite me for date I dey form.., wetin dey do me sef? Babatunde, you better smart up and follow her, this will give you the opportunity to get some info and confirm some things too, abi what do you guys think?

I finally agreed to the date and she told me to wear whatever I like, party time is 5p.m and I will join her in her office.

Immediately Funke was off the line the thoughts of Anike sneaked in to my mind, “if she catch you. Huh.. Babatunde, you are playing with fire” I warned myself. But no shaking jo, it’s me nah, “E.B.A The Phenomenon.”

Well, It is not certain I will take the job yet, some things are not clear to me about the whole thing and The Salmans, is it share luck orchestrated by God that made my Boss send me to SKS?, or The Salmans planned and waited for my Boss to send me over? And that He did. Funke and this her party invitation nko, she wants to flirt with me abi?, it’s obvious, even you guys know, well time will tell…..

My eyes are heavy, I think I will take a nap while I wait for Anike and leave you guys to go about your normal day too.. Thanks for standing by me to this point my people, See you on the other side.

By the way will one of you guys please help and wake me up, if you notice I am talking in my sleep please…..

Watchout for episode 8

TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi EPISODE 6 – THE MAN: ALHAJI S.K.SALMAN

“Edwin Babatunde Alexander”. Alhaji called, reviving me from the shock of his initial statement. “We want to build, develop and maintain a vibrant Client Base Development Department for all our businesses at SKS, we know that is what you do at El-paso and you do it very well. We also know you are the “Arrow head”, you know the models and strategies very well and I understand you are not well celebrated too.. Tell me, how much is your annual income?” He asked.

“Two point six million sir” I lied

“Well, that means you earn an average of two hundred and twenty thousand naira monthly? Not bad, any other benefits or grants?” He questioned,
“No sir” I replied, I know this man knew I lied the first time and I won’t lie to him again, he is a very intelligent old man.

“Babatunde,” Alhaji continued, ” I know your Boss does not pay you has and when due, my sources also tells me you are a very intelligent, hard working, and diligent lad, I have noticed you are humble, full of life and handsome too.

What are you doing in El-Paso? Babatunde what?

SKS wants to build a world class Client Base Development Department and you have the job has the overall head if you want it.
To start with SKS will double your present annual income, get you a suitable apartment for your new status, an official car of your choice to go with it and you and your family also have an all expenses paid three week holiday yearly, I choose the destination.” He paused looked in to my eyes, then continued

“To show our commitment that we want you as one of our own, our lawyers can meet to discuss and secure your job legally, so you can do your job with piece of mind, but Babatunde, I am a man of my words, you can do your findings about Salman Kashimawo Salman, you will not be disappointed and Allah is my witness I will treat you like my son” He explained patting me on the shoulder

“Thank you sir, I appreciate your generous offer, but I’ll need time to think about it sir, I am sincerely excited, I can’t make any decision right now, I beg you to give me time to think it through, I will get back to you soon” I requested very gently.

Alhaji continued; ” I know how you feel, Babatunde and sure, I will give you time to take your decision, Allah will guide your path” he gave me another pat on the back as he invited to show me his mansion.

In the garden, Alhaji told me the story of his diligent beginning in Offa a beautiful town in southern Kwara State Nigeria, his missionary school education and how he got a scholarship to study in Kings college London. He returned home in 1974 to work for Kingsway Nigeria Ltd as a junior accountant, there he rose to the position of chief accountant before leaving to start SKS Consulting in 1986, An Accounting, Auditing and Capital Development and Advisory Firm. He told me the sad story of how he lost his beloved wife, Alhaja Meinunat Ibiwunmi Salman to cancer five years ago, the mother of his three kids, Funke Kafilat salman, Sulaiman Kashimawo Salman jnr and Omolabake kareemat Salman.

Alhaji also took time to ask me about my past, my parents and my future plans, I answered diligently and sincerely, he shared fatherly advice with me at some point and I marveled at this man again.

I love this Guy already.

You guys nko?

Funke caught up with us in the garden and walked me to my car, I almost asked her if this was a set up but I was too excited, nervous and tired to talk, I just wanted to get home lock my door and be alone in my room.

I opened the passenger door of the SUV and the red eyes of my friend welcomed me, I apologised lightly, Funke noticed and whispered” eeyaa, I forget to send food to your driver, he must be tired and hungry”, loud enough for my guy to hear.

She opened her purse, squeezed some notes in her hand and stretched it to my “Driver”. I winked and begged him to collect it, I almost laughed loud. I apologized to wole “my driver” and teased him to share his tip with me to lighten the atmosphere.

” How did it go? You nailed it abi” he Asked

“Not yet jare, so how much is your tip?” I joked back

The tip was five thousand naira, we laughed at Funkes gesture and Wole warned me not to have anything to do with her, else he will “do tafofo” for Anike.

I promised to fulfill my end of the deal and I forced another “5k” in his top pocket as I dropped in front of my house.

“Oko Anike baby…!” Wole teased

“Oko Ruth”. I replied before he zoomed off.

Now, I am alone on my bed, tired, hungry, blank, worried, restless, and excited at the same time.

It is going to be a long night and a longer weekend… my people help me o…..

To be continued…
Episode 7

TITLE: Two-Man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode-5 – “Meeting the Salmans”

I smiled at the mirror as I brush my hair, this is the real definition of “fine boy no pimples”. I said to myself, I know some of you will “yinmu”, “Na unah sabi oo” I advise you cook your “beefs” and eat it o, abi how else will you describe a six foot two handsome young man, dressed in expensive, well sown Senegalese styled white caftan, a white cap and a black leather slippers, (Dimeji Bankole style). All courtesy of my sweet Anike baby, one of my numerous gifts while she was observing her one year compulsory youth corp service in kastina state, northern Nigeria.

By the way today is Friday and I am meeting The Salmans.

What else could be the reason behind my hyper-happiness?

Money.. and the fact that I will see that beauty again, “Miss Funke SalMan” a.k.a “come and do eyes”.

I have actually rented a car today, after a lot of begging, treats and promises; one of my “omo Baba olowo” friends will come and pick me at the office with his father’s Nissan Armanda SUV. The cost? A promise to hook him up with Anike’s friend, Ruth and ten thousand naira if he stays in the car through my lunch meeting.

I took a bike to the office has usual, this time it was an old Ijebu man that told me all of his troubled life’s story while I begged God for a save trip to the office on his “So help me God” bike. I got to the office in one piece only to be angered by Ronke, our fat receptionist.

“Good morin, Oga Ba’atunde, you are looking feri fine oo” she mumbled with her conk “Ibadan” accent.

“Morin” I teased back.

“I have told “this one” not to call me “Ba’atunde” again, abi another thing dey there ni?”

When The Boss employed her, he said she is his niece from Ilesha, I wonder how “Ibadan person take relate to ijesha o”, plus rumour has it that Ronke and The Boss are seriously “collaborating”.

”Yeye girl”, her recharge card business has nosedived, thanks to me and The Boss, wonder how much I owe, but when she “sef” wants to do every business nko, she will sell shirts, curf links, even “chin chin and chips” haba.!, now serious alarm dey blow her”, she ties scarf to work, no money to do hair”… I laughed out loud.

Now at the Salman’s residence, I stepped out of my “borrow pose” SUV and marveled at the white structure, with chocolate coloured roof, it’s a masterpiece with two Conspicuously giant pillars guarding the magnificent entrance door, a well mowed lawn to the left and a beautiful white mosque to the right, the central walking areas and walkways tiled with red and white interlocking brick tiles and the car park? Heart breaking.!, one white jaguar, a black Mercedes Benz G-class, another white Mercedes Benz C-class,”4matic”, a white Range Rover Sport Hse and the latest Toyota Camry, black. “My garage in a few years”, I motivated myself, I will just change the Toyota Camry to the latest “Rav4″ for Anike, she loves it.

I noticed Funke’s bright smile from the distance as she walks towards me, dressed in pink and white flowered Indian gown with a white veil, no make-up and this babe is still on point, we exchanged pleasantries with casual hug this time, she confirmed my unique dress sense as she ushered me in… “My guy go dey inside car, na my money dey work”. #wink#

This house is a Pseudo-paradise o, exotic Arabian styled living area, leather sofa? The best I have seen yet, the rugs, paintings and chandelier nko? Lovely. Just has Funke begged me to have my sit her Father appeared from what seems like a staircase corridor, I rushed to my feet and walk towards him?

Alhaji S.K Salman, this man oozes money, Tall average weight fresh light skin man with no strand of hair on his head, a well trimmed white beard, and his slightly big eyeballs, now I know where Funke got the eyes from. He was dressed in a White “Jalamia”.. I made an effort to prostrate but Alhaji held me half way to the ground.” No.. No.., Babatunde, it is forbidden to prostrate for any man except Allah in Islam” he informed as he shook my hand with his baby-soft hand, Still holding my hand he lead me to the luxurious dining area where I could see a well set table, my heart leaped with joy. “When last I chop correct food”.

I tried to introduce myself as we sat down to eat, again, Alhaji told me to save my speech.. “Funke has told me all we need to know about you, I just wanted to meet you that’s all Babatunde, now let’s eat. Do you like fried rice? It’s my favourite” he said, like a father talking to his son.

We ate quietly, very rich fried rice, salad, soft chicken and chilled home-squeezed orange juice, “this is the life my people”. Funke finished her meal first and excused herself, Alhaji and I finished almost at the same time, he asked me if I enjoyed the meal and I confessed I did sincerely.. Then Alhaji S.K Salman Dropped the Bomb;

“Babatunde, I am not giving El-Pas o this contract, I want you to ……..

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TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 4 – “Very Good Bad Guy” (V.G.B.G)

…”Dearest God in heaven, Thank you for the gift of life, for loving me and for the loving and caring people you have surrounded me with, I will never worship anyone or anything except thee. “Oluwa mi” I need my boss to pay my money, I am broke, don’t make me beg for food from my enemies Dearest God, Ah! “Baba God” don’t let me die of hunger o… Protect me from all evils, bless my parents, my siblings, my Queen, Anike and bless my boss to pay me my money. In Jesus name I pray… Amen.” I rose to my feet and concluded my early morning prayers with a special praise song and dance…” He has done for me.. He has done for me.. He has done for me. What my father cannot do…

I whistled at first bike I saw, as I lock the gate to my apartment behind me.

”Oba Akran” I proposed to the “omo olope okada boy”, dressed in skinny jeans ,baseball hat and a black Tee-shirt with “AMA Kip Kip” written boldly in front.

”Three hundred naira” he threatened.

“Haba, thirty fiber bawo? Make I give you twenty fiber jo” I slanged, to prove my street credibility.

“Pay twenty five fiber oga, you too fine to dey price okada nah” he teased.

I jumped on the bike and he zoomed off, after a few curses, threats and zigzags we arrive at El-Paso plaza plot 429 Oba Akran, Ikeja.

I rushed into the office and went straight to my desk, Ronke, the fat receptionist hasn’t arrived yet, I sat down took a plain sheet out of one file and wrote my proposal for cash receivable to The Boss..

Outstanding salary — #600,000
Leave grant —————#150,000
(I didn’t even observe this leave o)
Total ————————#750,000

I stapled this list with my “arrangee” SKS list, folded the papers and was about to say a prayer to invoke the “spirit of my mother” to follow my request when the husky voice of my “Pain in the Butts” Boss disrupted the spiritual moment.

”Eddy my boy, how are you today, how are your parents and your wife..? So tell me how did we do at SKS?

I sighed, took a deep breath and tried to cook a fast story for this Selfish man.. Then I started flowing.

“Oga, there is good news and bad news o, the bad news is….”

“Haba Eddy.., Tell me the good news first….” The boss cuts in.

”Ok sir, the good news is I have been able to secure a lunch meeting with Alhaji S.K. Salman himself after gratifying a few people, I was also able to get the Chairman’s personal Assistant on our side, but we may need to “tip the guy” 200k” if we win the contract, and the bad news is we are not the only firm SKS is talking to, I gathered from my sources that they are talking to six firms and we are not too favoured on the list of preference, infact, one “oyinbo” firm is our major problem.” I bullied.

“Ah.!! Eddy, we can’t afford to lose this money oo, what do you advice we do now.. Ehnn? The boss asked with a lot of fear.

“Well, I propose we settle the P.A, I heard he’s a very strong man and Alhaji S.K. Salman listens to him a lot, I am also planning to invite Funke Salman to a business date, but Oga I am broke, if you will just settle my outstanding payments I will have small money to spend on her, I concluded and presented my lists of receivables simultaneously..

My heart was in my mouth as The Boss Scrutinize his debts grumbling..

Then The Boss spoke.. ” Eddy, we can’t pay all your money now o, but I will make you happy my boy, we will pay “400k” from your outstanding salaries, pay your leave grant, settle the SKS expenses, but you need to cut down on these expenses o, we are yet to win the contract sef, then I want us to motivate S.K’s P.A, I will give him a hundred thousand advance but Tell him Eddy, tell him, No one cheats Kosamotu Alake.. No one, if he fails to deliver, he will refund my money, else me and him will have our legs in the same trouser”.

I left the office that day with one heavy cheque in my pocket, a promise of “100.K.” in cash for the supposed P.A tips on Friday morning and I lighter soul, all my worries vanished, I feel brand new and smart. “Person wey wan catch monkey must hold banana, Oga don chop my banana today”. #winkssssssss#

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TITLE: Two-Man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 3 – “Miss Funke Salman”

As she walked closer from her end of the Long table to mine, my heartbeat increased, my legs were seriously shaking and my urinary system started to malfunction, I could feel my temperature raise and my suit became heavier… Now I see Madam very well… She’s a beauty, just like my “Anike baby” but different “specs”, ” Her legs? Slim, straight and sexy (SSS), her body frame? Gorgeous! Upper frontal region? Super.!, her eyes? “Oojigbigbi… jigbi… jigbi… jigbi…” Sexy, seductive and a little big. ( Asiwaju style).

Her melodious accent revived me from my lustful slumber.

” Mr Edwin Babatunde Alexander she sang gracefully with a charming smile.

”Madam” I answered informally.

”Please call me Funke Salman” she refuted.

Now that I seem to have her where I want us to be, I became more confident and I continued.

“Pardon my ignorance please, Miss Funke Salman, But you are still our madam”

”Abegi, don’t let the looks deceive you, na naija dem born me oo” madam speaking “pigin”.

”Really” I enquired.

“Yes oo, A few years of education abroad and this is what you get” she added, wiggling as she points to herself with both hands.

”So, Madam Do we have the job?” I. Pressed

”Maybe, just one more hurdle to cross, I took over from the old man recently, I mean Alhaji Salman kashimawo Salman himself, and I don’t have the right to make final financial decisions yet, so he wants to meet with you guys from EL-Paso, you go and tell him the same thing you told my team here then we will reach an agreement and take our decision.. If it will be alright with you, I can arrange lunch with him on Friday at his residence in Ikeja G.R.A., 2:00p.m”.

“Then Friday it is” I answered.

I repeated a few lines from my earlier presentation as we walk towards the elevator, we said our goodbyes and chorus “see you on Friday” as the elevator door closed..

As soon as the elevator started it’s descend. I screamed. “Yesss! Yesss.!! Yesss.!!!” Hitting my chest hard like former Arsenal football club’s star, Theiry Henry does when he scores one of those his magnificent goals.

I strolled majestically out of the office complex, praying she is not looking at me from her pent house office; I took the next bend, just in time to flag down a commercial bus.

“Fine boy, wole pelu change e oo, oshodi seventy naira” the conductor ordered

I sat in the commercial bus a bit more relaxed now then I started to ponder. “Wetin I go tell The boss sef?”, “if we win this contract how will it change my life, Boss must take care of me o, else I will resign”, my debts and living expenses are raising, my landlord will soon bring another bill,

“I go pay Nepa oo, buy water from Northerner”, my car will soon arrive from brazil, thanks to my “padi” there, “na money I go use clear that one too”, my younger ones in school need my financial support, my parents and Anike’s parents are another “koko” in this story of the life of a young Lagos hustler.. Hmmmmmm. “Baba God dey”

“…Gala..! Gala…!” I screamed at the boys hustling for their daily needs in Lagos traffic.

“How many Oga” he asked,

”Two abeg, and help me call that boy wey dey sell lacasera too.” I requested.

” Man cannot come and die jare my people”…Abi.?

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TITLE: Two-man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi Episode 2 – Two Man Buisness: “The Meeting”

“Good morning” I sang to the multi-coloured faced receptionist..

”Good morning sir”, she sneaked the words out of her mouth like she just got dumped by a man..

… I am Edwin Babatunde Alexander, I introduced.. ” A senior partner from EL-PASO NIG LTD, I have an appointment with the chairman..

”Oh.! Yes.. Yes..” rushing from her desk.. “Follow me please” she said forcing the words out of her mouth once again.. I followed her, shaking my head with a lot of pity for her and thinking.. “Na one yeye boy go break this one heart again oo, but who go marry dis one sef, with all this nigerlux and berger paint for her face.. Abegii.”..

”in here sir, I’ll inform the chairman of your arrival” speaking a little louder now as she wiggled away.

I was just admiring the furniture in the luxurious room, when the door clicked..

Three men and two ladies walked in, Madam wasn’t difficult to recognise. This babe smells like money,White cotton jacket, pink and white striped shirt,a conspicuously short black skirt, beautiful leather shoes and when she turn her behind to sit. “dis madam get wetin boys for streets dey call “KAKAA toh BAHD””..

”Can we start please” madam speaking now, with her unique western accent, it returned me to reality

”Mister..”. She was trying to remember my name.

.. “Edwin Babatunde Alexander” I cut in..

“Ok, please let’s hear you” she said..

Clearing my throat with style and trying to build confidence internally, I started with my lagos trained British accenT

”As you have read in our brochure, “Client Base Development” (CBD). Is one of our many specialised fields at EL-PASO Nig Ltd, it is our haven, we live there, we have developed tested and trusted model and strategies that works uniquely to soothe every organisations client base development plans, our clients always thank us for helping them make more money than their financial analyst projected.

..” You wanna make money?” I asked looking at Madam herself straight in the eyes with confidence and my “fine boy” smile giving me back up.

She looked at me smiled,nodded her head and gave me a wink with her left eye.

My heart skipped and I almost fell.. Singing “winner oh. Oh.. Oh.. Winner.!!” In my mind I manage to continue with improved confidence now..

..”Yes, you want to make money and El’Paso Nig Ltd is your bridge to the dream land. We will help you make a lot of money but you have to trust us and support us so we can deliver, we will be a team, SKS will give us basic information and we will use our world class strategies and models to deliver your desired result in reasonable time.

In conclusion, we have the contact informations of some of our pasts clients on our website, feel free to do background check on us, that is if you haven’t done that before you started this talk with us.. Thank you.

I took my sit at the far end of the table, took a sip of my glass of water, and tried not to look at d SKS team as they discuss discreetly.

” You can all leave now” madam ordered.

I tried to move my chair back and take my leave.. Then madam spoke again,

” Not you Mr…” ” Edwin Babatunde Alexander” I cut in once again with a warmer smile.

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TITLE: 2 man Business AUTHOR: Dare Afolabi TWO-MAN BUSINESS Episode 1 – “Me and My Oga”

Hi, I am Edwin Babatunde Alexander, the second guy in my Bosses one-man business, or “TWO-MAN BUSINESS” like I call it.

What do I do…? Hmmm… I do everything for my Boss, from his Personal Assistant, to his caddy on the golf course, I am his business partner, his Driver, his nephew, his son, his errand boy, also his competitor and every other act I need to play to make our “Two-Man Business” successful.
For the records, I am never going to quit this Job unless I am sacked. Why? You will know in the course of our gist… but I can never be sacked. Why? Who else will “work his butt out” for a boss that never thanks you the way you want to be thanked. All you get is.

“Eddy my boy we are going places”.

”Aren’t we there yet!”. I will ask with my inner voice, I better not let The Boss hear me, else, I will be in for another long talk about sacrifice and hard work and a promise of a brighter rewarding future… The guy is truly from a family with a high level of “political haemoglobin”.

… Talk of the devil.

….Excuse me, “abeg oga dey call”.

Hello sir;

“….Hey, Eddy my boy, how was your night son? You will be going to SKS Consulting today; I have called to inform them my partner is coming over. I want you to get this contract talks over with and make me. Huh… Make us some money…This people wanna do business with us, they just need to trust us a little more and I trust you can do that. Wear one of those your elegant suits and give them your charming “Fine Boy” smiles son…., “shebi” you know the chairman of SKS is a very young lady? So you know what to do Eddy my boy.. We need this money o… Okay, bye, call me when you have won us some “chedazz”.

You see?

What kind of boss calls you up early morning and doesn’t allow you to even reply to his “how was your night?” Only my smart, stingy, egocentric, arrogant, ignorant and “Pain in the Butts” (PIB) Boss.

Anyway, I plan to do well at SKS Consulting today, so The Boss won’t ask me those heart breaking questions when he see’s my expenses list For the day, I need this money “baje!”, Boss never pay for five months and Anike’s folks have been asking to see their handsome, intelligent and smooth son in-law ooo…

Expenses:
(1) Transportation– #105,000 (executive car hire)

(2) Lunch – #32,500 (with SKS chairman’s P.A)

(3) Tips – #19250 (sks’s gateman, secretary and chairman’s driver)
Total– #156,750.

Guys, this list make sense abi?

Okay guys, duty calls…. Catch you later, but before I go “how much dey my wallet sef?”

#465 naira… Correct! It’s going to be a great day

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***MY WAYWARD LIFE*** Episode 3*

I quickly ran back inside my room, the man was fierce and tall, he was just like a robot! I locked my door, pretending to have sleptoff, fear grew in me, i prayed the ground opens and swallow me.
I was inside when i had the man speaks in loud voice, he never summoned any respect, my dad was so furious that he called for me with anger, i never knew the man was one of the military men who came to lodge in our village!

All dad could say “was take him away for serious beating and i promise you that this young girl would be his future wife, young girl cry no more!” he said, but i wasn’t the only one, how could i suffer all alone, i thought.
That day i was beaten to my last breathe, i saw death, i saw pain, i mean i was so helpless, i never knew soldiers are that tough,he never had pity on me, upon what my dad promised him,i thought that will reduce my beating.

I couldn’t go out for almost a month,i was mercilessly beaten, my friend didn’t check on me, i guess they know am in trouble.
That was how i got a wife who i never wanted, “my dad was the sole cause of everything, why would he promise to make her my wife” i murmured!
After a month i tried to check on my friends, “you are all so wicked, i was handled and seriously beaten by a soldier, yet you didn’t check for me” i said with anger! They couldn’t offer a word, they only sighs for pity.

The next day, the news had travelled round the village, i was being disgraced by our school principal during the morning assembly, i could only thank God Ifeoma wasn’t around, i learn’t she was so ill… I had pity for! Since that day i never call a girl or do such stupid act but i never stop my way of living, i think only death can stop that, i was brought up by soft hand, i was given all i wanted and that why it hard for me to change.

One day, our school was having a match with another school, by that time we were 1 nil down and it was a cup final, i was one of the players but i was prettily on the bench, it was almost getting over when our coach summoned for me, he told me he had hope in me that i can do it, thou i was a good player but have always start from the bench just because i was strong hearted like the famous Ballotelli, i hate being dribbled…
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***MY WAYWARD LIFE*** Episode 2*

We were still arguing on whom to be the first when we noticed that she had gone, may be she strolled through the other way we couldn’t tell, but i think she knows what we are up to! “God saves this girl today we should have wash her clean” i said with anger.

There was one of this girls i cherished for, her name was Ifeoma, i can’t just compare her beauty, she is more or less like an angel, she was specailly made, i wondered God would have created her for two good days just to say of her beauty! Thou she had little feelings for me,i could read that in her eyes, but she wasn’t always showing it, i think that should be because of Emeka the new boy who had done so many things to gain her interest! “it will be a battle of two”i murmured.

One day, i and my other pals were drinking as usual when a sexy girl walked to us i had to put all my money on her, she made me go gaga! That evening we left with all money being spent, “how could you waste such an amount of money on a girl” exclaimed santos! “Nobody knows tomorrow” we cheered back!
That night i was drunk that mother could notice me, she gave me an hot slap that saw my eyes whimkles just like the stars in the twilight! “My son, you need to stop all this, please for God sake… You are growing to be a man please stop this bad act of yours” she advised! All i could do was to hiss at her words and i slept off!

One day, we were strolling as usual when we sighted a girl coming from the village square, we hide and grabbed her into the bush,.., we did it to our satisfactory before we took on our heels, we couldn’t stop laughing when we saw her crying. I didn’t return home that day thinking that her parent would come for us, i had to lodge at a rest house for two days!

The second day we had spent all the money on us, so i planned to go home and get some money, luckily nothing had happened, mum didn’t question me, likewise dad too, i was happy we did it to someone who can’t comfort my dad!
I was about returning to our lodge, when i saw a man and the girl we raped heading to our compound, i guess it’s her dad!!!
Episode two tomorrow!!!
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**MY WAYWARD LIFE** Episode 1*

My name is Eze, a boy gifted to the family of Nwzena. My parent were so rich,sincerely my father was if not the richest in our village,a man with authority,he was famous, kind and generous but i never loved the idea!

I was born with a silver spoon,i think you know what i mean. I was the only child of my parent,i enjoyed life to my satisfactory, i mean it was so fun! I never thought there was tommorow!

At that time i was at my early seventeen, i hate it when they tell me about school, i hate hearing the word ‘school’, most time during school day i and my other friends would walk and stroll around, most time we get ourself drunk, we spent lavishly
We were common to this word “Nobody knows tommorow” using that as our motto.
My best friend was a little bit older than me, he was the oldest among us, he is called Andrew others are Santos and yinka, we make up a group with our name that’s “EASY GROUP”, we were four naughty friends, we never got respect for the old nor the young, we were master’s of ourselves!

One day, after school hour… Were planned to rape the so called class captain who thought she was the best, she was really good but we hate her for showing it.
It was yinka who sighted her from afar, she is coming” he exclaimed with joy.
I would be the first’ i said..
Why you!? Interrupted Jide!

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