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Ike's povThe Saturday was very sunny and the temperature was very hot, but Ike still wanted to relax and unwind the week. He was sitting on his favourite chair in the parlour and just when he was about to close his eyes he heard a voice calling his namekm, knowing exactly who was calling him he said “What is it moma?” He normally calls the cook moma, especially when he does not want to call her by her name.“It's your wife,” Mrs Okonkwo said, “She is in my kitchen cooking”“It is also her kitchen,” Ike said, he knew how much his cook hates anyone doing the cooking but her. “She is the madam of this house,'' Ike added.“Well, I am the madam of the kitchen. She never liked cooking before What changed?” Mrs Okonkwo said confused, “get her out of my kitchen”She was right, his wife hated the kitchen, but ever since the plane incident, Joy has been to the kitchen more than once.“Okay alright, let me go and talk to her” Ike said as he walked to the kitchen. He wondered why she was in the
The Identity Chapter Eighteen
Ike's povIke drove into his house around 11:30 pm. He went out to clear his head and keep his distance from Joy. He could not believe that she had refused to come back to their room. Ade had advised him earlier on to file for a divorce, but he was way too in love with her to divorce. He couldn't, he couldn’t, he shouldn’t. He wanted to make his marriage work no matter the cost. He was going to make sure he won her heart.The last thing he expected to see as he entered his house was his wife sleeping on the sitting room chair. He wondered how long she had been sleeping there. It was very oblivious, she slept off waiting for him. She must have been very worried. He looked towards her and tapped her to wake up.“How long have you been waiting for me?” he asked“Since you left,” Ada said while still sleepy“Since then?” Ike asked, shocked, his wife had never cared about his late-night episodes before. Most times, when he got home, she was already asleep in her room and did not care to as
The Identity Chapter Nineteen
Benito's povBenito left Eagle Square feeling very much accomplished, he had completed his job and was sure his master was going to be pleased as well. He entered a restaurant close to the square and went straight to their restroom where he hid his gun on the ceiling. He knew that the security agents were going to search everyone within close range of that vicinity, so he decided to dump the gun there. No one would think of searching for a gun at the restaurant and even if they do, he would be long gone when they eventually find the gun.He left the restaurant and went back to their secret base, where he waited for news about the killing of Joy. At least he was able to do a good job today. Ike’s povIke looked at his friend Ade and wondered why he looked uncomfortable. He knew he was probably upset about being attacked by Senator Paul earlier in the day, but he looked way more stressed for that to be the issue.“What is the matter?” Ike finally asked“Matter?” Ade replied startled “w
The Identity Chapter Twenty
Ike's pov“What?” Ike screamed into the phone “What happened? He can’t be dead, how could you have let that happen?”“We found him dead when his cell officer went to check up on him”“Were you able to find out who sent him? Did he confess?'' Ike asked, hoping to hear a positive answer, pacing around the sitting room“I am sorry but we were not able to do that. We are investigating the matter and I assure you that we will get to the bottom of this” “You better do, my wife’s life is on the line here,” Ike said as he hung up the phone. He stood still for a while and stared into space. He was afraid that the person behind these attacks was a much more powerful person. How did the suspect get killed in the police cell? How did the killer get by the police? He definitely needs to get to the bottom of this.“Are you okay?” He heard Ada ask, she came closer and hugged him tightly “I am scared,” She saidHe hugged her back and was shaking in anger. He wished he could catch the bastard who was
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Bukky's POVBukky Okoko sat on the chair designated for her by the elders of her husband’s family. Two weeks ago, her world came crashing down due to the death of her husband. She could not believe that he was gone. It was still a hard pill to swallow. She remembered the conversation they had that morning. He had promised her he was going to be the new Senate President of the House of Representatives. She believed him and could not wait to have the chance to brag about it to her friend when it finally happened. But life has been so cruel to her. Her husband, Senator Paul Okoko, was murdered on that same day he made that promise. A tear ran down her eyes. What was she going to do about their children? Who will become her best friend, gossip mate and defender? She felt all alone in the world and did not know what life would be like without her husband.Her husband was laid to rest after they had gone for church service and performed the traditional rites the day before. That Saturday wa
The Identity Chapter Twenty-Two
Ike’s PovIke could not believe his ears. He stood there shocked at what Bukky had said. Everyone in the room was surprised at her outrageous accusations. The cameras were focused on him. He wanted the ground to open and sallow him Maybe that way he could escape all the chaos.“What are you talking about?” He asked firmly, he was trying his best not to shout at her. He knows she was hurting since her husband's death, but blaming him for his death was just ridiculous. “Why are you acting all surprised, you killed my husband and now you want to bribe me with money?” Bully replied.Ike kept looking at her like she was crazy. What on earth made her think he had killed her husband? Ike thought. He was getting embarrassed in front of the whole world. Every television station media crew, both local and international, were there and they were televising it live on air. He did not know how to handle the situation and was so heartbroken that someone could accuse him of taking another human's l
The Identity Chapter Twenty Three
Bukky’s povReading the breaking news of the afternoon felt like a little victory for Bukky. She might not have gotten the justice she wanted at the moment, but hearing that Ike was suspended as the speaker of the house of representatives made her feel good. The whole country was in an uproar after she made her accusations against Ike earlier in the day. People demanded that he get arrested and put in jail, others called for his impeachment while some wanted evidence to believe he did something like that. She does not care if he had any supporters, she just wants him to suffer for what he has done to his family.She felt so alone now that everyone had left and gone back to their various lives. She was left to pain and bear the pain alone. She even got a call from the presidency assuring her of their cooperation, but she was not sure if she trusted the government well enough to handle the case without bias. The sound of her ringtone brought her back to reality.“Hello,” she said after
The Identity Chapter Twenty Four
Who was that? Ike wondered, what is he planning to achieve by doing all this, what has he done to deserve all these? Who did he offend? He really does not step on people toes, so who could it be? Who? What? And why? Ike wondered. He needed answers fast because people were already buying into the story that he murdered someone. He could hear the whispers when he stepped into his office building. In an attempt to distract himself, he opened the file on his table and glanced through the pages. But he couldn't focus; he hadn't been able to focus on anything since being accused of murder.His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in," he said. His assistant opened the door and informed him, "Sir, Senator Ade is here to see you." "Let him in," Ike replied. Ade, his loyal friend who had stuck with him through thick and thin, entered the room. Ike was truly grateful for Ade's support. They had been friends for a long time, going way back to their childhood. Ade had even hel
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