Chapter Thirteen

We arrived at Jumi's house at six on the dot. I was beyond exhausted as I sat hunched in the backseat. Tope honked to alert the gateman. I found myself straightening up while reaching for my bags and purses that sat leisurely on the floor, thanks to the sound.

After five blasts of the horn, the gateman finally emerged from the safety of the compound. When he noted who we were, he retreated into the compound and opened the gates for us to drive in.

"Welcome!" He spoke as Tope drove into the compound.

I smiled at him through the glass. Tope parked in front of the house, not the garage. I didn't wait for them to get out, but quickly jumped out of the car, with my bags secured firmly in my hands. I walked briskly into the house; my eyes trained on the stairs that would lead me to my room.

"Adanna."

I sighed as I turned around to face Jumoke. She was perched on the sofa in the living area, look