EPISODE FIFTY TWOTheme: He searched for me     Arike’s POVI cleared my throat hoping to gain his attention but he didn’t raise his head up.“I have nothing to say to anyone.”My breathe caught at the sound of the voice I was once used to hearing always. It has been so long.Slowly I started towards the table only the sound of my footsteps echoed in the room. I was focused on his figure and finally reached the spare chair and I pulled it backward before settling on it. Adedayo didn’t raise his head to see me.“Hello Dayo.” I said.His shoulder moved as acknowledgement of my voice registered to him. Slowly Dayo raised his head, I leaned forward resting my elbow on the table so he could see my face.Recognition dawned on his face, the woman sitting in front of him was his best friend and his expre

EPISODE FIFTY FOURTheme: The Truth        Arike’s POV “Dayo, how did you incur all these injuries?” I asked. “That day I told Shalewa that I was going to reveal the  truth to our parents if she doesn’t accept the divorce. We argued until she hit me with a wine bottle out of anger and she even tried to stab herself after she saw that I was bleeding and badly hurt. I managed to get the object from her and tried to leave to get to the hospital but she outsmarted me.” Adedayo narrated with a deep frown on his face. “what do you mean?” I asked. “Shalewa figured my injury would get her into trouble, so she tried to fall off the stairs. Believe me..Arike, I held her hand to save her but when she knew I couldn’t hold on for too long because I became so dizzy, so she intentionally t

EPISODE FIFTY SIXTheme: False evidence         Arike’s POVA bothersome question struck my mind and I couldn’t hide it. “Bamidele, what if the court says the recording is staged?” I asked.The men lapsed into silence. Gosh! Why didn’t I think about it?! Shalewa’s lawyer could counter our evidence with the claim that it was staged and falsified to favour Adedayo.“You are right..but at the same time we have a witness.” Bamidele muttered.“I have an idea.” Barrister Prosper said.“What is it?” I asked.He adjusted his sitting position and turned to face me. “It is dangerous but I believe we can do it.” Barrister Prosper stared intently at me.“As long as it is legal, then we can consider it.” Bamidele said as he focused on the road ahead.“My first question is who will meet doctor A

EPISODE FIFTY EIGHTTheme: Evil Wife and Greedy Father     Arike’s POV“Actually she is feeling guilty for acting cold towards you in the morning that is why she wanted to apologize.” Busayomi said.“I don’t want her to feel that way.” I whispered.“I am sure she will get over it once you talk things out with her.”I nodded my head in agreement.“So how was the meeting with Dayo?” Busayomi asked.“It went well...I guess.” I nibbled on my bottom lip.“Did Adedayo tell you what really happened?” She asked curiously.I shook my head and heaved a sigh.“So who is guilty?” She asked again.“According to what Adedayo told me, It is Shalewa that is guilty.” I answered.“I knew it!” Busayomi snapped her finger.Then I narrated everything Aded

EPISODE SIXTY Theme: Doctor Nelson         Arike’s POV A middle aged man dressed in white shirt, a white doctor’s coat over it with a pair of glasses hanging on his nose. I didn’t know we were meeting someone older than Adedayo. Doctor Nelson’s stood up to welcome us and we exchanged pleasantries.“Please take your seat.” He offered.Bamidele and I settled in the chairs facing him directly.Doctor Nelson cleared his throat. “First of all, I really appreciate your help to get Dayo out of police custody. It is a good thing that he has people like you guys willing to help out.” He said.“We have some evidences but we just need what you have with you.” I said.“A flash drive...” Bamdele added.“Dayo told you about the flash drive?” Doctor Nelson asked with his eyes beaming with hope.“Yes he told us everything that happened between he and Shalewa.” I answered.“I am glad that Aded