EPISODE FIFTY TWO
Theme: He searched for me
Arike’s POV
I cleared my throat hoping to gain his attention but he didn’t raise his head up.
“I have nothing to say to anyone.”
My breathe caught at the sound of the voice I was once used to hearing always. It has been so long.
Slowly I started towards the table only the sound of my footsteps echoed in the room. I was focused on his figure and finally reached the spare chair and I pulled it backward before settling on it. Adedayo didn’t raise his head to see me.
“Hello Dayo.” I said.
His shoulder moved as acknowledgement of my voice registered to him. Slowly Dayo raised his head, I leaned forward resting my elbow on the table so he could see my face.
Recognition dawned on his face, the woman sitting in front of him was his best friend and his expre
EPISODE FIFTY THREETheme: The perfect actressArike’s POVMy eyes pleaded with Dayo as I held on to his his hands, assuring him that everything would be fine.“Dayo, I need you to trust me and the lawyers with the truth. We can’t do anything if you choose to remain silent.” I said.He gave me a doubtful look, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy getting him to spill the truth but we needed whatever truth he knows to get him out of police custody.“If you truly didn’t commit these crimes then let us prove it to them. And I will do everything I can to get out of here.” I mustered in my most sincere tone.Adedayo’s face crinkled with hope as he placed his other hand on mine. “Arike..” he pursed his lips.Tears welled up in my eyes again. “Please..talk to me Dayo..please...” my voice trailed off.I fo
EPISODE FIFTY FOURTheme: The TruthArike’s POV“Dayo, how did you incur all these injuries?” I asked.“That day I told Shalewa that I was going to reveal the truth to our parents if she doesn’t accept the divorce. We argued until she hit me with a wine bottle out of anger and she even tried to stab herself after she saw that I was bleeding and badly hurt. I managed to get the object from her and tried to leave to get to the hospital but she outsmarted me.” Adedayo narrated with a deep frown on his face.“what do you mean?” I asked.“Shalewa figured my injury would get her into trouble, so she tried to fall off the stairs. Believe me..Arike, I held her hand to save her but when she knew I couldn’t hold on for too long because I became so dizzy, so she intentionally t
EPISODE FIFTY FIVETheme: The recordingArike’s POVTears welled up in my eyes again as I twisted the door knob and stepped out of the room. Bamidele and barrister Prosper leaned your against the wall waiting for me.They rushed towards me at the sound of me closing the door.“Arike?” Bamidele pursed his lips when he saw the tears in my eyes.Barrister Prosper mouth quirked up. “Didn’t he open up to you?” He asked.I shook my head. “He..did..Dayo told..me..everything.” I answered shakily.“Arike, what about the recording?” Bamidele asked.“I have it in my bag.” I answered.Barrister Prosper heaved a sigh of relief. “Let us step out of here and listen to the recording.” He said.“Yes we don’t have much time.” Bamidele agreed.Then we started the walked out of the police station but I sto
EPISODE FIFTY SIXTheme: False evidenceArike’s POVA bothersome question struck my mind and I couldn’t hide it. “Bamidele, what if the court says the recording is staged?” I asked.The men lapsed into silence. Gosh! Why didn’t I think about it?! Shalewa’s lawyer could counter our evidence with the claim that it was staged and falsified to favour Adedayo.“You are right..but at the same time we have a witness.” Bamidele muttered.“I have an idea.” Barrister Prosper said.“What is it?” I asked.He adjusted his sitting position and turned to face me. “It is dangerous but I believe we can do it.” Barrister Prosper stared intently at me.“As long as it is legal, then we can consider it.” Bamidele said as he focused on the road ahead.“My first question is who will meet doctor A
EPISODE FIFTY SEVENTheme: She wants to meet daddyArike’s POVI snapped my eyebrows together. “Did she do something wrong while I was away?” I asked.“Maybe..” Busayomi muttered.“What did she do?” I asked again.I know my child well, Iteoluwa preferred to report herself after doing what she has been told not to do instead of having someone to talk about her offenses.“What did she do? She gave you a hard time? Did she cry too much? Or did she break anything around the house?” I bombarded Busayomi with questions.She answered me with a sigh. “You look tired, go ahead and have a shower before our food gets cold.” Busayomi pushed me towards the direction of the bedroom.I became so worried and anxious to know what Iteoluwa has done to Busayomi. Iteoluwa had looked really sad after Busayomi spoke t
EPISODE FIFTY EIGHTTheme: Evil Wife and Greedy FatherArike’s POV“Actually she is feeling guilty for acting cold towards you in the morning that is why she wanted to apologize.” Busayomi said.“I don’t want her to feel that way.” I whispered.“I am sure she will get over it once you talk things out with her.”I nodded my head in agreement.“So how was the meeting with Dayo?” Busayomi asked.“It went well...I guess.” I nibbled on my bottom lip.“Did Adedayo tell you what really happened?” She asked curiously.I shook my head and heaved a sigh.“So who is guilty?” She asked again.“According to what Adedayo told me, It is Shalewa that is guilty.” I answered.“I knew it!” Busayomi snapped her finger.Then I narrated everything Aded
EPISODE FIFTY NINETheme: Doubting barrister ProsperArike’s POVIt was a very cold morning because there had been a huge downpours in the middle of the night. I woke up around 6:00am and did the necessary things in the house before getting dressed, ready to face whatever the day has in store for me.Busayomi yawned. “Oh you have prepared breakfast for us...” she grumbled.“Yes..I know you will be very busy today with the stuffs you want to put together for the wedding. And having to watch Iteoluwa, I don’t want you to stress yourself out.” I said.“So are you ready to leave?” She asked rubbing her sleepy eyes.“Yes..” I answered.“Is Bamidele here already?” She asked, yawning out loud again.“No..not yet...” I taped on my phone to send Bamidele a message.
EPISODE SIXTYTheme: Doctor Nelson Arike’s POVA middle aged man dressed in white shirt, a white doctor’s coat over it with a pair of glasses hanging on his nose. I didn’t know we were meeting someone older than Adedayo. Doctor Nelson’s stood up to welcome us and we exchanged pleasantries.“Please take your seat.” He offered.Bamidele and I settled in the chairs facing him directly.Doctor Nelson cleared his throat. “First of all, I really appreciate your help to get Dayo out of police custody. It is a good thing that he has people like you guys willing to help out.” He said.“We have some evidences but we just need what you have with you.” I said.“A flash drive...” Bamdele added.“Dayo told you about the flash drive?” Doctor Nelson asked with his eyes beaming with hope.“Yes he told us everything that happened between he and Shalewa.” I answered.“I am glad that Aded