Chapter 8

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As much as Osaze wanted to call his mother and give him a piece of his mind. He had to brush the thought off, he had another priority, finding Osas.

Osas wore a yellow round neck top on a black skirt and Ejiro entered into the room after getting her phone from a neighbor's house. "I don ready oh"

"You know when I saw you at first, I thought you looked familiar but with your news all over opera mini again. It finally made sense where I saw you from. The first news about you being involved in one abortion like that"

Osas' eyes dilated in shock. ""How?" "It was all over the news in Lagos" "How is that possible?" "Welcome to the 21st century. E get anything way people no dey escalate these days? Especially Opera mini news!" Ejiro replied and Osas moved close to her showing her the picture of her in towels"

"Jesus! Everyone can see this?"

"Anyone that's not blind." She replied laughing to herself. 

On finding out where she was seated close to the hotel, Osaze drove off to the place. He had no idea why he did but he had to satisfy his anxiety.

His eyes scattered in search for her but he didn't find anything. A man tapped him, "Oga you lost?" He asked and he shook his head.

"I'm just.... A girl was seated here on Saturday night"

"Oh, that asewo?"

Osaze cringed his face, he wasn't too thrilled the man used such revolting term for her. "Do you have any idea where she is or where she went to?"

"I no being dey here last night. I just hear say she commot from that hotel with towel" he pointed at the hotel. "All these asewo!" He repeated and this time, it felt like broken pieces of bottles were being thrown into his ears.

After the man left, he went into the hotel, straight to the receptionist who he knew quite well. Most investors usually tend to fix meetings at the hotel . "Good morning Sir Briggs" she greeted then he gave a look.

"Sorry, Sir Benjamin"

"Good morning Glory, how are you this morning?"

"I'm fine Sir, is there going to be a meeting?"

"No. I..." He paused thinking of he'll say it without sounding like a pervert. "The woman who came here was it Saturday night, the one on towel. I..." He cleared his throat.

"Oh the prostitute"

"What?"

"She.... Sorry I used that language but there's no nice word for it. She came with two other girls I recognize so well. She had a short and thigh gown on, i saw one of the girls give her a key, she lounged into a room with but I was shocked to see her come out with towel."

"Do you know why?"

"The maids are saying, she refused to have sex with the man because the price was too low." Glory shook her head. "All this asewo these days, it's like as if they're on the high side now" she muttered and Osaze tried to make sense out of all she said.

Osas didn't seem like the kind to do such a job or was it her first time? Maybe she got into the room and had a change of mind. He scoffed within, what if all this is true and he was just making excuses for her! Maybe he read her wrongly!

Hearing Glory give her explanation, was enough to make him have doubts. He once again recalled the moments in the bus, could it be? He asked himself then he rubbed his palm over his headache.

He was beginning to have headache over the situation. Why he having headache again?

"Shit!" He cussed out loud, "Sir, are you okay? Is she someone you know?"

"No..... Yes.... It's kind of complicated. I know this sounds stupid but do you know where I can see her? Who helped her"

"No idea but people who saw her say she followed a man home."

"A man?"

"Yes. I don't know how true it is but people can talk and God gave us hear to hear these stuffs, whether they're true or not."

Osas and Ejiro walked into the club which wasn't too busy that morning.
"Sound check, sound check" Chike shouted testing the speakers then he looked towards their direction, leaning his lips towards the mic then he played pretty girls by Iyaz on his guitar.

🎶So many different flavors
So many shapes and sizes
You coming with me and you going with Iyaz
No surprises, I put it all on the table for you
Nothing is too taboo, I'm ready, willing and able for you

[Chorus:]
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this town
I'm trying to pick the right one
I'm trying to pick the right one
Trying to find a shawty to hold me down🎶

He stopped playing and Ejiro laughed.

"That's Chike, his mother is the wife of the owner of the club, technically she owns the club too but...." She trailed off, "Remember the harsh woman I was talking about. She's not that harsh sha, she's always frowning" she whispered and Chike waved at them.

Osas waved back at him.

Ochuko, a friend to the owner of the bar walked towards the both of them with a toothpick in his mouth. He had eyes on Osas, "Ochuko, how far?" Ejiro greeted and he frowned.

"How many times I don't warn you make you no dey call me Ochuko again?" He asked with his usual raspy voice. "Sorry, Royal Highness, good afternoon"

Ochuko nodded, "Na now you do well. So who be the babe way dey beside you" "Na my friend" "Your friend fine oh, he stretched his hands close to Osas and she pulled her hands away.

She recognized those flirtatious look so well.

"Make we talk for office" he demanded leaving and Ejiro scratched her hair now looking at Osas.  "You just wait here let me go and talk to him" she replied now following him into his office.

Chike walked over to Osas smiling, "Should I keep you company?" He asked and she smiled. "I don't mind" "My name is Chike Dickson, what's your name?" "Osarieme Ovbiókpomwan"

"Huh?"

Osas laughed, "Just call me Osas" "Cool. Are you new around here? It's like you're new" "Yes. I just came, come... Came from Eso state"

"Came, come, what does it matter? Its not like this English is our language sef"

Ejiro walked in watching Ochuko poured himself a drink into a glass now gulping it all. The name Royal Highness was giving to him because; he was fond of looking drunk and also because of his ability to hold his liquor

"Royal Highness"  called out and
"Who be that babe?"  "Na my friend, Osas"

"Your friend single, tell her say I dey find wife" he answered and Ejiro laughed, "You? Find wife?" She asked and he glared at her now moving close to her.

"So now I resemble Akpos, shebi? I dey talk, you dey vex" "No be so now, she sef get person way she wan marry" 

"You sure?"

"Truth to God, I go con lie for you?" She lied knowing the kind of person he was but then again, she thought, when has been married ever stopped Ochuko?

"My babe, want job. That waiting job way I being hear say dey"

"Person don get the job already. She go resume today"

Ejiro groaned in disappointment, "When?" "The babe way just waka commot. Madam give her the job" "Na wa oh, I just carry Osas come for nothing"  "I fit give her the job instead of that girl"

"How you go do am?"

"E be like say, sometimes, you dey forget who I be for this club. What's my name?" "Royal Highness" "Yes and I can do anything. I can give that babe that job, on one condition. Make she come say homage to me"

Ejiro shook her head, "Royal Highness, haba. No now, she no go fit" "Why because say she dey married? No no want job be that now. She know how you take get your own job?"

"It was a one time thing"

"Tell her say na one time thing too"

Ejiro hissed walking away, on opening the door she had a second thought then she shut the door now locking it with the keys. "What if I give you me in exchange for the job?"

Ochuko laughed, "How that one take follow?" "What if I satisfy your conji now? You go give her the job? I want your word" she requested and he smiled unzipping his trousers.

"Where your condom?"

Tacha stared into a case file when her phone rang. "Hello wonderwoman" Chike greeted and she chuckled. "Hey Chike." "Feels good to hear your voice. I was talking to a woman a while ago and i thought of you. How are you doing?"

Morenike walked in and Tacha's thoughts immediately became distorted. "I'm fine and you?" "I was thinking of pretty girls in the city of Lagos and I thought of you"

Tacha blushed, "Um....  Thank you" she replied and her mother gave her a look. "I have a board meeting soon, End the call if it isn't Important. I don't have the whole day" she snapped and Chike heard.

"Who's that?"

"Um.... I'll call you back"

"Ouch, that means I'm not important"

"No, Chike, it's"

"Just joking, I guess I'll call back later" he chipped in hanging up and she shut her eyes. "Who's that?" "A friend" "That's making you blush"

"It's a friend"

Morenike threw a file on her desk. "I want you on that case" "Yes Mom" she replied. "Have you called Denrele?" She asked and she shook her head.

"Why?"

"I've been too busy"

"You should call him up or do you prefer I do that for you?"

"No Mom"

"Good then" she replied leaving the office. Tacha exhaled picking up her phone then she immediately dialed Chike's number. "Hey Chike" "Do you realize you're calling an unimportant person?"

"Yes" she replied, "I meant no, you know what I mean"

"I don't know what you mean"

"I'm sorry... I was at work and my boss.... She can be bossy most times. Yeah, I'm sorry I said that"  she apologized and he kept quiet. "What? Say something"

"Sorry... I got shocked when you said work. You work?"

"You don't exactly think I work as a video vixen alone"

He chuckled, "I... What do you work as? I don't think there's any information on Google about that truth." "I don't think I'm ready to divulge yet" "Why?" "You're still very much a stranger"

"Ouch! I've been calling"

"Still" she replied and they both laughed. "Let's meet tonight at the bar, maybe we could talk more and skip being strangers" he requested and she bit her lips.

"That sounds like a plan"

"So I'll see you tonight, as the real Tacha or as wonderwoman?"

"We're still strangers, I won't want to reveal my identity to a complete stranger" "Ah.... You just added complete to the stranger. I'm so hurt right now" he replied and she laughed.

"See you tonight"

Ejiro arranged her shirt then she walked up to Osas forcing a smile. "Guess what? You have the job" "Serious? Wow. When I fit start to work?"

"You go choose if you want morning shift or night shift. Morning shifts are  boring and there are less tips but night shifts are interesting, but you have to be smart because of some stupid customers. You can also choose to do both shifts"

Osas hugged her, "Thank you. God bless you" "Amen. Let me let you into the rules and regulations and the drinks. You might not be able to learn everything today, it took me two weeks before I started getting used to the mixtures and the whole thing"

"Try me" she answered and Ejiro smiled.

"Okay" 

Osaze drove over to the law firm fuming. He needed to give his mother a piece of his mind. "Your mother is currently in a board meeting" the secretary said but he didn't mind.

He stepped in and everyone stared at him. "Mrs Briggs, I'll like to see you for a moment" "As you can see, I'm in a meeting, you don't just barge in"

"Ma I told him" the secretary replied scratching her hair.

"If you don't mind stepping out"

"Wait till I'm done" she replied then she looked up at a man who was presenting an idea.

"How much did you pay for her silence?" He asked and she blinked her eyes. "Are you deaf as well as blind? I'm in a meeting, wait a while"  "How much did you pay Augusta to keep quiet?" He asked and everyone began to murmur.

"Osaze" His father called out, "Don't ever call me on my phone, don't ever look for me and let this be the last I ever see you. Good day!" He snapped leaving and Morenike lifted her eyes to the man.

"Please continue"

Osifo raised his brow in surprise then he walked out of the office hoping his wife doesn't stop him or embarrass him.

She didn't, she obviously wanted her husband to speak to him too and make him calm down. She didn't want to let her worry visible to everyone.

"Osaze!" Osifo called out and Osaze turned back. "What was that all about?" He asked and Osaze scoffed, "Like you don't know"

"What exactly?"

"A girl was raped, she came to me to help her and mom had the nerves to bribe her. How much did Awolowo give to her?" He asked and his father finally chuckled in understanding.

"Oh"

"You knew right?"

"I never knew she bribed another but I know Dr. Awolowo paid her a heavy sum of money to help her deal with a situation he claimed to be innocent about"

Osaze scoffed, "Innocent indeed!" "You shouldn't have reacted that way, in front of everyone. You two should stop doing this to each other"  "She meddled with what didn't concern her"

"Technically it did cause Dr. Awolowo already gave her involved her and you know your mother, she'll do everything to make she gets her desired result"

Osaze rolled his eyes, "I'm done with her" "She's your mother, you can't be seriously mad at her. We should talk this out like family and not act like children. Let's talk over dinner, what do you say?"

Madam Davina got out of her office, stood by the railing or the stairs, looking down at Osas who was standing beside the counter. She instantly signaled Ejiro to meet her. "Who's that?" "Oh. She's new around here" "She's not the one who came around earlier in the morning. First day of work and she's already asking someone to take her shift"

"I don't think it's that girl. This is another person, Royal Highness employed her"

"What's her name?"

"Osas" she answered and Madam Davina rolled her eyes. "I'll like to have a word with her" she demanded and Ejiro's heart raced in fear for her.

"Yes Ma" she replied walking towards Osas, after which she passed the information to her.

Osas scurried towards her, "Madam, good evening" she greeted and Madam Davina flipped her weavon. "I hope you've been well inducted?" She asked and Osas nodded her head even though she had no idea what she meant.

"That's good then"

"Sorry, what's inducted? I no too Sabi big English but I'm a ready learner"

Madam Davina scoffed, "You can't be hired" "Why? Because say I no sabi speak English? If na the English be issue, I go keep quiet, I no go talk anything."

She rolled her eyes, "How are you supposed to communicate with the customers. This is one of the big clubs in Lagos" "Na JSS2 I stop but I'm a quick learner."

"You look like trouble"

"I promise not to cause trouble. I be very peaceful person"

Madam Davina flipped her hair again then she exhaled, "The rules and regulations, that's what I meant by the...." She trailed off, "Yes Ma" "You're expected to wear a smile every time you talk to a customers, no matter how annoying the person is"

"Yes Ma"

"And...." She stalled unbuttoning Osas' shirt to reveal some cleavages. "You're not working in an office or a church and I'm not asking you to sell yourself either but loosen up" she advised leaving and she looked down feeling a bit uncomfortable.

She swallowed hard then she returned back to her duty post.

Raymond parked his car in the Club High parking lot,  he was having another argument with Obianuju on phone.  "You can't just head to the club before coming back home meet your wife. It's not fair!" She complained and he rolled his eyes.

"Honey, I just want to chill out with my friends"

"Your friends? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, the last time I checked, you're not married to them, you're married to me"

"There's a call from Osaze and I have to pick it. I'll be back home soon Babe, I promise." He answered now answering a call from Osaze.

"Hey Ray, i missed you call. How there's no problem?"

"None. We and the guys are at the Club, you go show?"

Osaze exhaled, "I don't think I'm in the mood for that" "Are you okay?" "Yes. We're having dinner at the house, although I won't mind leaving the dinner. I'm just really moody"

"What has been biting your ass. Dude, we really need to talk this matter out. Are you okay? You should come over to the bar"

"I think I'll be more comfortable talking to you alone"

"Okay now, maybe tomorrow or some other day when I'm free"

"Sure."

"Are you sure, you don't want to come out to the club?"

"Nah. I'm fine" he replied hanging up and Raymond shrugged.

Osaze returned back to the living room where Eniola was discussing with Morenike and Osifo.  She instantly flashed a smile at him. "Hey Baby, who was that?" She asked and he cleared his throat.

"Raymond"

There was a knock on the door and Vera and her husband Philip walked into the sitting room. She wore a blue long gown that showed her small belly bump while her husband was dressed in a navy blue suit, a white shirt tucked into an a navy trousers.

"Good evening everyone" she greeted and her mother raised a surprise brow at her on seeing the belly bump. She had no idea her daughter was pregnant.

"My sweetheart" Her father rose up to hug her, "Hey Dad" she smiled  then he proceeded to shaking her husband. "I see you're doing good Philip, the evidence is all over" he joked and both couples laughed.

"Daddy" Vera snapped playfully then she walked past her mother to meet her Nana. "Good evening Nana" "Good evening, didn't you see your mom?"

"Who?" She asked and Nana gave her a look. 

Philip walked towards Osaze shaking him then he bowed his head at Morenike. "Good evening Ma" he greeted and she sniggered.

"I never knew you invited him, I'm losing my appetite already"

Philip gave Vera a look, he didn't want her saying a word or defending him. They already had the discussion before coming. "Let's make that two" she answered and Philip rolled his eyes.

"Seriously Vera!"

"I didn't promise to keep quiet Hun, i said I'll be nice when she is"

"So you got her pregnant"

"Yes. That's what married couples do, they have babies but you would have known if you cared"

"Married couples? Are you two married?"

"Yes Mom. We got married in August 2019 and soon we'll be celebrating our anniversary! Just informing you, in case you forgot"  "The last time I checked, you didn't get my blessings"

"Because I didn't need it!"

"Vera" Philip called out and she looked away. 

"Because I knew what was best for you. You could have been cruising qorh Fashola's son but no, you're here married to a simple Tailor"

Vera exhaled, "This is it for me. Good night everyone" she snapped leaving and her Nana held her by the arm while Philip stared sternly at her.

"Honey, don't force me cause my hormones are acting" "Baby, I know they're acting up but she's still your Mom" he advised and she exhaled forcing a smile.

"Where's Tacha?"

"She went on a date with Dr. Awolowo's son, the commissioner of special duties and intergovernmental relations in Lagos" "Ah... I see, you're still in the business of selling your children to the highest bidder, let's wait till a senator's son comes"

"Vera!!!" Her father warned withholding himself from laughing.

"Can we just get on with this dinner once and for all?" Osaze asked and Vera nodded.

"I agree, just two hours and it feels like two years already"

"It's not even up to a minute my dear Vera"

"Really?" She glanced at her wrist watch, "Wow, Mom, it's that bad. I can't wait to leave"

Chike stood on stage with his guitar in his hands, "Good evening everyone, I don't know about you but I'm glad it's Monday, I just want to say a big shout to my beautiful mother, Davina Dickson" he yelled stretching his hands to Davina who was standings up the stairs leaning against a railing.

His eyes scattered in search of Tacha, " I'm going to take it slow tonight. Grab your partners guys"

Istrumentals played and he began,

🎶 What makes you sure?
She's laying here in my arms

Did I write this song, pretending I love you?

What makes you sure?

That I'm not alone at my mum's
Can you trust me now, the way that I trust you?

And she says let's not change the topic like that

And if you try I'll knock it right back
Give me some names and numbers
Come on be honest, you can be honest

She says let's not change the topic like that

And if you try I'll knock it right back
Since you calling me out, I wanna know

What makes you so so sure?🎶

After singing, Ejiro passed a note to him and he quickly glanced at it. A wide smile crept his cheeks.

Meet me at the make up room

Tacha❤️

Davido's Sweet in the middle blared in the club while people screamed dancing against each other, sweats dripping and lips syncing to the song.

A lady danced in front of Goriola who had a drink in his hands.  His attention became divided the moment Osas' passed his front with a drink on a tray. "Excuse me for a moment" he left the lady now following her.

Osas dropped the glasses on a table immediately she turned she found Goriola smiling at her. "Hey sexy" he greeted looking down at her cleavages and she buttoned one and he laughed.

"Good evening" she greeted, she wasn't comfortable with the look so she walked away. "Not so fast" he replied pulling her back.

"I no want wahala abeg"

"Fiesty, I love it. Well I want your wahala and I don't mind you giving it to me" he replied bitting his lower lip.

"Sir, I have a job and I'm trying to get back to it" she answered but he still held on tightly to her hand.

Omo see temptation! She said within, Goriola was beginning to get on her nerves. "Leave my hands please" she begged and he did. "Give me a minute of your time"

Osas hissed leaving him to stand alone and he grinned.

She returned back to the counter where she hissed. "Na who don make you vex?" Obinna asked, "Na one guy like that"  she hissed and he laughed.

"Na normal club parole, even me sef go make you vex"

She rolled her eyes while Obinna smiled, "You new?" "Yes." "Your name?" "Osarieme, but you can call me Osas"  she answered and Obinna laughed, "Warri girl" "I come from Benin"

"Wetin be the difference?"

"What about your name ?" "Obinna" he answered winking at her, "Eyes dey pain you?" "Ehn" "No, as you dey do, e be like say eyes dey pain you"

Obinna opened his mouth in shock, "I'm winking" "Abeg no do am again, the thing fear me" she replied and Obinna scoffed taking his glass filled with away meeting Goriola who qas now seated with Raymond.

"You don call Osaze and Kubi?" He asked and Raymond nodded, "Kubi said he's working late on one drug matter, Osaze on the other hand turned down the request"

"I think I'm in love" he confessed and Obinna laughed. "You can't be serious" he answered trailing his gaze to Osas.

"That's the same girl i went after on entering into the club but una know me now, girls like that.... I no get power for them"

"You've just been here for a day and Obinna already knows your name" A male bartender, Derik said to her and she smiled. "E just easy for me to make friends anywhere I go"

"Just becareful, I know your kind. Una dey quick run into trouble" he answered then his phone beeped. He looked at the text message then he scoffed looking towards a direction.

"Like I said, trouble" he answered rolling his eyes then poured a drink into a glass, "One glass of Hennessy for Barrister Badmus over there" he pointed at Goriola and Osas scoffed.

"That man was disturbing me earlier on"

"Sorry"

Party scatter by Fireboy and Osas placed the drink on a tray making way towards him. Goriola rose up, "Hey" he smiled at her, the moment she raised the glass up, Goriola intentionally pressed his body against her and the drink poured on his shirt.

"Shit!" He cussed and Osas gasped, "Sorry," she apologized then she dropped the glass and tray on the floor in attempt to wipe the stain off with her hands.

She instantly looked up at Davina who signaled for her follow her.

"You're worsening it" Goriola laughed now trailing her gaze. He waved at Madam Davina while Osas bent her knees slightly before him. "I'm sorry for the stain..." She apologized leaving and Obinna stood up tapping Goriola on the arm.

"What was that for?"

"What did I do?"

Raymond hissed, "Come on Goriola, we all know it was intentionally, the whole drink thing" 

Goriola laughed, "Tell me it wasn't romantic. I was trying to create a romantic scene" "Yeah. Nice try, what if loses her job?"

"And na her first night oh" Obinna said shaking his head in pity and Raymond scoffed, "Way to go Goriola, Mr Romantic"

Chike walked in seeing Tacha in her mask. "I thought you won't show up" "Sorry... I was held up" "I'm glad you didn't bail" "Same here" she replied with a smile.

"You sound amazing" she complimented and he chuckled. "I've heard better, I have fans, feel feel to join the queue"

"Brag much?" She asked and they both chuckled.

"How was your day?" He asked, "How was work?" He added and she shrugged, "It was fine" "What do you do?"

Tacha hesitated, "I know you see me as a stranger but I'm promising you Tacha, im not going to tell anyone" "If anyone knows what I really work as, it'll be easy to connect the dots and I don't want that"

"Why? What are you scared of?"

Tacha exhaled, "My Boss" "Screw your boss! You're an amazing dancer and you said it the other time, it's a passion. Why are you ashame of it?"
"Im not ashame of it. I love it, I'm just scared she'll stop me from dancing"

"Let her wake up and smell the new world! Everyone has the right to make his or her own decision" "Tell that to my mom, she's my boss"

"What?" Chike asked in awe then he covered his lips. "I'm sorry, i can't believe I just screw her! I'm sorry"

"It's okay."

"So.... She doesn't know you're a video vixen" "No. No one knows except my father, my Nana and my best friend, Chizoba and Brymo"

"And me, a total stranger. I feel really honoured" he commented and they both laughed. "Do you still consider me as a stranger?" He asked and she shrugged.

"Every parents should be supportive of their children's decision, as long as it's a good one. I chose music, my mom has been supportive all the step of the way."

"Mom doesn't want that for any of his children. She wants to be in control of what you do, who you date. That reminds me, I'm supposed to be on a date with one Denrele Awolowo.  My elder brother and sister are still trying to break out of her web. They're always fighting with her and I don't want that for myself. I hate it when they argue!" She snapped almost in tears.

"So you keep quiet and do what you love in hidden corners"

Tears rolled down her cheeks and she sniffled, "What choice do I have?" "Everyone has a choice Tacha. Don't let anyone deceive you into thinking you don't have a choice, you do. We all do"

"So what's your job?" He asked and she chuckled in between her tears. "You don't give up easily do you?" She asked and he shook his head. "No. "

"I'm a lawyer"

"Wait.... Whoa, a lawyer? Are you serious?"

"Yes I am. I'm a lawyer"

"I never saw that coming. Whoa!" he answered and she chuckled. "What? You're making me uncomfortable"

"It's not everyday we see a lawyer this hot. I'm pretty sure you're kind to win any case cause if I'm a judge, ill probably win any case in your favor"

Tacha laughed, "It makes me even more curious, who's behind the mask?" He asked, "I really really want to see your face" he requested and she chuckled.

"Why don't you find out yourself?" She replied and he smiled.

"For real?"

"Yes"

Chike ran his hands through his haircut, "Are you sure?" He asked moving closer to her then he held the mask. "This scene reminds me of the scene in spiderman, except here, reverse is the case. I'm Mary Jay" he answered and she busted into laughter.

"And there's no kiss" he added taking off the mask and Tacha smiled. "My name is Natasha Briggs of the Briggs law firm"

"Yeah... I'm quite familiar with the law firm"

Chike returned the smile, "God you're even more beautiful" he commented wiping off some wet spot on her  cheeks and she chuckled. "Thank you"  "Thank you for counting me worthy of seeing this beautiful face and knowing your secret, I promise never to reveal it to any..."

Before he could complete his sentence, Tacha's lips seized his immediately and he moved back giving her a look. "Sorry, I had no idea why I did that, I didn't even care to know if you're dating or not"

Chike kissed her and now wrapping his arms around her waist. "I take it that's a no" she answered and her lips once again became locked in his.
"You do realize you're kissing a stranger" he added and she chuckled biting her lower lip. "I guess what we have to do something about that right?" She asked moving his lips close to his and he chuckled.

"What?" She asked and he shrugged,
"It's too fast"

"You're right" she agreed nodding her head, "Let's take it slowly" "Slowly sounds good" he replied and they both looked at each other.

"Slowly" she repeated and he chuckled, "Screw it!" He snapped kissing her on the lips.

Osas walked into Madam Davina's office in fear. She had a feeling she'll be fired. "Ma, I'm sorry about what happened. Is is his fault" "What's is is, it's his!" "I'm sorry Ma"

"You don't blame a customer for your mistake"

"I'm sorry"

"You're fired"

"Please Ma" She knelt down clasping her hands together. "Have mercy" she begged and her phone rang. She picked up clearing her throat.

"I'm sorry about what happened."

"It's nothing. It was actually my fault, she had nothing to do with what happened" Goriola answered and she exhaled. "I was just about to fire her"

"I'll really feel bad if that happens. Please,"

"Okay. Enjoy Sir" she replied hanging up then she looked at Osas. "It's your lucky day, you have your job back"

Osas rose up hugging her, "Thank you Ma" she answered and Davina pushed her slightly. "I'm sorry Ma" she added, "I'm very sorry. Na excitement cause am"

Davina cleared her throat, "You can leave now" she requested taking her seat then she watched Osas walked out of her office.

Osas sighted Goriola leaning against the railings and she walked towards him. "Thank you" she said to him and he smiled. "I guess I have to apologise for the stunt I pulled, it was intentional and childish and I'm really sorry" he apologized and Osas smile.

There's something about apologies that puts a smile on her face. "Can I go back to my duty now?" She asked and he moved his lips close to her face and she moved back.

"Your head correct so? You want make I punch your face"

"I just gave you back your job"

"E no too late to go inside Madam office, cause if you think say I go open leg for you because of one nonsense job, you're joking!" She snapped walking away.

"My name is Goriola and what's yours?" He asked raising his voice but she ignored him then he laughed biting his lips.

After dinner Eniola walked hand to hand with Osaze while leaning on him. "What do you think, if ...." She paused standing opposite him, "I come over and we continue dinner over at your place?" She rubbed her fingers across his chest.

"No. Thank you"

"Goodnight then" she replied kissing him on the lips then she walked into her car.

"I don't like your girlfriend. She reminds me of Mom" Vera answered and Osaze scratched his eyes. "Have you heard anything about Osas?"

"Nothing yet. They think she's into prostitution"

"Seriously? Are you sure?"

"How am I supposed to know? Not like I knew anything about her life in Edo State" "She worked in a pharmacy, she doesn't look like a prostitute"

"How do you know a prostitute when they're pretending? I don't know what to believe. I have no clue whatsoever where she is"

"You two have to take it easy with your mother" Nana said from behind and they both turned towards her. "Nana, Mom isn't someone to take.it easy on. I mean she finds every reason to pick on my husband everytime!"

"You're going to have children soon, you won't want karma slapping you in the ass"

Vera hissed, "I won't be like her! I definitely won't! Nana, stop supporting her" "I watched your Mom grow and I know how difficult she can be but you have to understand the importance of respecting her. Don't speak out of turns and that goes to you too Osaze. You two should find a place in your heart to forgive your mother, come together to live in harmony and build a good relationship as a family once again"

Osaze kept quiet.

"That's my piece of advice to you two. Good night children"

"Good night Nana" they both answered and she walked into the house.

Morenike looked away from her the moment she walked in. "Ehn, do as if you don't know that I'm trying to tackle you"

"Goodnight Nana"

"Ah, Agidi e ti poju! Mo gbadura pe ki o ma fo wo re mejeji fi da ebi re ru"  (You're way too stubborn. I pray you don't use your two hands in destroying your family.)"  She advised but Morenike walked away.

Tacha walked through the hall of the house then she bumped into her mother who just got out of her study. "Good evening Mom" "Good evening Natasha. How was the date?"

"It was great. I had a nice time"

"Sounds great. Should we be expecting something serious?" She added and Tacha shrugged. "I care about you Tacha. I care about my children that's why I always seek the best from them. I'm happy you're making the right decision and not going against me like your siblings" she moved close to her rubbing her cheeks.

"You'll see, very soon you'll fall in love with him and everything will be okay. He's got a good future, good prospect. Good night dear" she whispered kissing her daughter on the cheek before walking away into her room.

"Tacha's back" she tried to start up a topic, "I called her already" "How come too know everything about the children and they don't tell me?"

Osifo scoffed giving her the , 'Do you really want to know' look and she rolled her eyes,  "You know what? Save it. I don't want to know! How many month gone is the pregnancy?" She asked and he smiled.

"Five months"

"And she couldn't let her mother know. Wow, very mature Vera!"

"You have to stop this madness with your children Morenike. It's not healthy, it's not proper!"

"Good night Osifo" she climbed on the bed turning her back against him. "Sweetheart" "I need my sleep Osifo, goodnight"

How was today's update? 😁

For those who guessed that Osaze and Osas will meet at the club..... Let's see now, we're still watching 🧐🧐🧐

It's like everyone's liking Osas oh😳😳

Smells like trouble 😷😷😷

Is anyone smelling it? 👃