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The recording
EPISODE FIFTY FIVE
Theme: The recording
Arike’s POV
Tears 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
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