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Modern Slavery
Arike’s POV
My phone vibrated in my purse and when I took it out to check, it was an unsaved number.
“Is it Busayomi?” Bamidele asked.
“No..the number is not saved on my phone.” I answered.
“Do you want to pick it or ignore?” Bamidele asked again.
“I will pick up the call, it might be one of those police men I gave my number to at the station.” Then I swiped the green button to accept the call and put it on speaker.
“Hello...” I heard a feminine voice over the phone.
“Yes..please who am I speaking with?” I asked.
“Arike, it is Moyosoreoluwa..do you remember me? I am Adedayo’s sister.” The voice explained herself.
Recognition registered in my mind. “Oh Mrs Moyo...how have you been?” I asked.
“I have been good and forgive me for calling you un
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