Guy, my baby is gradually taking you away from me." August teased his friend.

"That's not possible and you know it. She doesn't even have time for me."

"She doesn't have time for you but you have more than enough for her."

Olumide laughed. "I try bro."

He didn't want to explain to his friend that he has been avoiding his house because of the incident that happened with May. She had repeatedly called him that he had to block her line. She then sent a message pleading for forgiveness. He replied the message and informed her to stay away from him.

If Fiyi had left angrily that day, he wondered if he would have been able to convince her of his innocence.

Immediately he opened the door for her when she requested that she wanted to pick her dress which was obviously not stained, he left the house with Fiyi because he didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

They vacated the house and he told May to leave his house before he got back. In as much as he was angry, he didn't want to do anything he'd regret.

"I have been looking at some office spaces," August interrupted.

"Nothing big because it's just going to be a few people at first but I am thinking of something classy for our image."

"I'm fine with anything you pick. You have an eye for these things."

"I am also particular about location, in case we have to work late."

"That's true." Olumide nodded.

"I already have a guy for furniture but I want us to have a space before we decide on furniture."

"Why don't we get an interior designer for that?"

"Yeah, May introduced someone to me but I told her to talk to you about it too, just in c..."

"No," Olumide interrupted. "She doesn't have to. I am fine with whoever you decide on."

August leaned back on the sofa and stared at his friend pointedly.

"What?"

"I have been wondering for some time now, both of you seem to be cold towards each other. You should understand May by now."

"There's nothing."

"Olumide, I know you."

"I am serious," he insisted

"I hope this does not have anything to do with your relationship with Fiyi? I don't think that should cause any bad blood. We settled this right?"

"Let's close that chapter. It has nothing to do with the police issue."

"You will always be family. I know my sister has a thing for you, I have tried not to meddle in your affairs. I know you are a good guy and you won't..."

"Hi Olumide," May interrupted their conversation. She was holding a small bag and looked dressed for an outing.

"Hello May," he replied curtly.

"Can I talk to you please?"

"I have told you..." He started

There was a knock on the door.

"You know what?  let me get the door while both of you sort out your differences."

He walked out of the living room.

"I am sorry Olumide."

"I don't want to dwell on that, please. I have learned my lessons and I have moved on."

"Olumide, I know you are still angry. I am ready to keep doing this until you accept my apologies."

"Will you leave me alone if I do?"

"Don't be like that Olumide," she pouted.  "We have known each other, longer than you know this girl. Something as trivial as that should not end our relationship."

"You call something like that trivial?"

She shrugged.

"You almost ended my relationship before it even started."

May sighed. She didn't know what else to say. She was still surprised at how Olumide has been ignoring her since the incident. Just because of that small thing.

"You know what...?"

"Sorry to interrupt," August said. "This man is from the station and he said your attention is needed urgently."

"Me?" Olumide asked.

"No, May."

"For what?" She asked shocked.

"You will learn more when you get to our station," the Police stated.

"I am sorry, I can't go with you." She stood up from the chair to walk away.

"Madam, don't let me rough handle you." The police warned.

"What do you mean? I can not just follow you because you asked me to. What if it's a case of mistaken identity?"

"It's not," August supplied. "He said something about someone accusing you of something. I interrogated him before allowing him inside. They are two but I only allowed him in."

May was looking from the policeman to the door. She couldn't pin anything that could have gone wrong. The last time she had an encounter with the police force was when she had to write a statement during the arrest of their housemaid. Why would anyone accuse her of anything?

Olumide stood up and approached the officer.  As much as he was angry with her, she was still his friend's sister and if he could offer any help to her in distress, he would.

"Good afternoon sir. I understand you are on official duty but please help us understand what is going on."

"Well, a lady at our station was arrested for the possession of a substance and she said she got it from her."

"Me? Never."

"That is why we need you to come and write a statement."

"Thank you, sir. But I'd like to know the name of the lady and the substance in question."

"Are you her lawyer?"

"No sir, I'll just like to know."

"All these answers you are seeking will be addressed at the station.

"Oga, I was pleasant to you when you arrived, can you at least give us a name?" August pleaded

"Miss Adebanjo or something," he replied.

"What?"

"You know her?" August asked.

"That's Foyeke."

"This way, Madam." the Police directed.

"What substance did you give her?" August asked as the policeman ushered her to the door.

"I'll advice you to keep quiet as anything you say now may be used against you in the court."

August searched for his phone. Maybe he could contact someone to help.

"I didn't give her anything." May insisted. "She is just angry that you broke up with her. She told me I bad-mouthed her to you and she'd deal with me she explained to her brother."

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