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"She's still been avoiding me oo Serwaa," Tenison said through the phone.

"Kwame, s3 me Kae s3(Kwame I said it ). She's just an opportunist, she just wants your money and fame. The current job she's doing kraa, her sugar daddy got it for her, unlike some of us who have suffered in life." She added smiling.

"Wow!" He said. He was dumbfounded at the information he had gotten from her friend.

" Yes, Kwame I told you like you but you aren't giving me a chance," Serwaa said thinking she had twisted Kwame's mind against his friend

Kwaasia baa (foolish woman), you think you're wise er?, I'd show you. Kwame thought to himself while Serwaa was yabbying on.

I miss Kwame oo. Its been a while I hang out with him. Today being a Saturday, let me pay him a surprise visit. Imelda thought to herself as she showered and then dressed in black jeans and a maroon spaghetti top pairing it with gladiator sandals. She picked her purse, phone, and keys as she headed out.

"Your place is beautiful o," Serwaa added as Kwame offered her a glass of juice.

"Thank you obaa hemmaa (queen)" He flattered. He joined her on the couch as they cuddled watching tv. 

Imelda met Maakua at the porch playing by herself. "Maakua, where's daddy?" She questioned.

"He's inside with attie Serwaa." The girl confessed continuing with what she was doing. 

Serwaa again? She thought as she went inside with Maakua. She prepared food for the little girl since she said she hadn't eaten.

A couple of minutes later, Kwame emerged out of his room bare-chested wearing shorts hanging dangerously below his waist. Serwaa followed suit wearing a short nightie. Maakua had fallen asleep and Imelda had taken to her room.

"What are you doing here?" He asked Imelda.

"I came to see you, Kwame." She smiled ignoring the glares Serwaa sent her.

"As you can see, I have a guest. Slay mama, Slay queen." He insulted.

"Excuse you, Kwame, with all due respect I won't have you insult me." She said firmly.

"Okay, madam, leave my house and  don't want to see your two left legs here again." He ordered.

"Because of this one? This two-timing liar of a friend. I wish you all the best." Imelda added walking off.

"My friend get out!" Serwaa added her voice as Imelda left.

Efia Serwaa, how could she, after all, I told her of how felt for Kwame. Did she go ahead to betray me?  After all, I did for her? Suro nipa oo(Fear people). She thought as the Uber parked in front of her house.

"Medaasɛ (thank you)." She told the driver paying him as she entered her compound.

" I told you to be careful of that one o. But you wouldn't listen to me, and now see what has happened." Abena scolded her friend and colleague.

"Abena, the fact he chose her won't spoil the wonderful friendship I have with him or his daughter, life is too short to lose good people." She said as Abena got up to prepare food for both of them. 

Abena had recently moved to Imelda's house to rent an apartment. They were next-door neighbours and their friendship was beginning to bloom.

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"Attie!" Maakua ran to hug her teacher as her father set her down. "Maakua baby, how was your weekend?" She asked her little friend.

"Fine." She said as she ran into the class.

"Hope you're doing well?" Tension inquired.

"I'm good and you?" She asked.

"I'm well, do have a nice day Imelda." He added. "Now its no more Akosua, you, have a nice day too Kwame." She smiled as she walked off.

"Eii, Serwaa Papabi, my only bɛbɛ". The minister greeted. " Musa, how are you doing ?" She asked chewing gum lying on her bed.

"My love, I'm fine o and you?" He inquired.

"I'm good, I just miss you." She added rolling her eyes as they talked on.

"Don't worry er, the Gh¢50,000.00 will be wired into your account in a few seconds." The minister said.

"Aw, darling I love you too much, thank you." She happily said as she had an alert on her phone.

"I guess I'm seeing you this weekend ?" He asked.

"Of course you are, I'd be at the location on Friday night. She added as a matter of fact.

"Alright, I'd talk to you later." He added hanging up as Serwaa jumped up and down on her bed.

Kwame no dieɛ, me de no so sɔ adeɛ de ayɛ adeɛ( As for Kwame I'm just using him to pass time and of course for his money.) She thought to herself smirking.

"Can I offer you a ride ?" He asked as he went to pick Maakua from school. Recently, she had become the last pupil to leave for home.

"It's fine, I'd pick a taxi." She added as Maakua entered the car.

"We're all going the same way, just let me drop you, ladies." Kwame insisted as Abena nudged her friend convincing her with her eyes.

"Alright." She agreed as they entered the car and he drove off.

A few hours later, he dropped them in front of their gate as Abena headed inside. Maakua was fast asleep.

"Thanks, you guys should head home so she could have a bath and rest since she has already eaten," Imelda said.

"Okay Madam, I've heard you, I'd call you when I get home." He stated.

"Drive safe okay?" She advised. "I will, goodnight." He replied as she waved them and entered her apartment.

Kwame had gotten a nanny for Maakua, so as soon as they got home, she bathed the little girl and then put her to sleep. Her eyes were drooping. Her nanny was Kwame's little cousin who opted to look after the little girl so that he would pay her. The pay was good for the job. It was Gh¢300.00 a week. She could save up for vocational school she had wanted to attend.

"Hey, Akosua" Kwame greeted on the phone. "Hi." She added rubbing her eyes. She didn't realise when she even fell asleep.

"I'm sorry for waking you up." He sincerely apologized. "It's fine, I didn't realise when I fell asleep." She said. "How is your girlfriend Serwaa by the way?" She asked. "Oh that one, she's not my girlfriend, just my to go girl when I need sex, nothing more or less." He said. "Hmm, I've heard you o Kwame." She sat up straight. 

"I'm not ready to commit now, she sef I'm about dumping her for another fine lady I've seen in my office, a slay queen just like Serwaa." He said stretching his legs.

"Men! You never change always chasing anything you see in a skirt." Akosua added chuckling as they talked on.

I'm off to bed Kwame, I have a class at 7 am wai, unlike you who can go to work anytime you like or not go at all." She yawned checking the time as it read 1:30 am.

"Alright, sleep well ohemaa, goodnight." He told. "Goodnight Kwame." She added as she hung up and headed for bed.