Chapter 21: Freedom

Omotayo 

   Gabriel and I quickly exchanged phone numbers as soon as he arrived at Ikate. He had wanted to wait till he was sure I was safe but since I didn't want him to be seen by Ini, I refused and told him it was best to keep his identity a secret for the time being. I thanked him for the help so far and he handed me a few naira notes in case I would still have to take a public transport before my Ini showed up. 

I'm honestly doubting I would board a public bus looking this shabby, my hair looked way too bushy since I barely ever make my hair and usually wore wigs, my breath was definitely at its worse and I didn't think I had the confidence to talk to anyone asides Ini in this condition. My clothes were very dirty and a little part of my white pants trousers were already torn and although I didn't really have the courage to look at my face in the mirror properly but from the glimpse I got, I looked like a characte