Shola didn't really have anything against Sègla, but she was torn between her loyalty and high regard for Fèmi, but also by the "still anonymous" relationship that was developing between her and Sègla. Sègla proved to be an accomplished artist, but also a seductive man with all the assets a woman could dream of.
Still under the shock from what had happened to Fèmi, she dialed his number. He picked up after a few rings, his trembling voice betraying his pain.
"Fèmi, is that you ? What's happened ?"
Fèmi hesitated, then decided not to tell her right away how he'd ended up in such a dangerous situation. He didn't want to talk about the theft of his motorcycle, or his injuries.
"Nothing, Shola, don't worry. I'm just tired from everything that's happened, that's all."
But Shola could hear the distress and the depth of some pain in his voice.
"Fèmi, I know you're not doing very well. I can understand you not wanting to talk to me about
