Chapter 3
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Let's be friends
Alan , William called yesterday and he asked that we should come visit him in Nigeria.
I do think that's necessary a d besides he's grown up he would soon be a family man and shouldn't be bothered by things like that. Alan said as he rose from the soda to walk away ignoring the discussion just as he always did .
Why do you think it's not necessary. Darling it's been a while since our son and Nigeria we have to visit home .
Alan stared blankly at distance for a while before replying.
No . He said .
Alan Shonekan , what is it , why have you trapped yourself and your family all these years what are you hiding ,why are you running from your root , your life, your root .
Alan's heart missed a beat .
He paused and swallowed hard . His eyes shivered under his eyelids .
I'm not hiding anything. He lied
If so , we would be visiting Nigeria next month . Omolara said .
Alan sighed heavily and walked away .
Kaduna , Nigeria
Lawal Abubakar a top notch a d highly respected Lawyer sat in his office and stared blankly at the picture on his laptop .
Years ago you disappeared. Lawal said staring at the picture then then the door knocked.
He quickly exited the picture.
Yes .
You have a guest sir . The lady said
Let them in . He replied and wore his eye glasses .
Lagos
Mr . Johnson said to extend his greetings and also appreciate your presence.
Hmmn . At least you're happy now . William then paused and stared at Zainab.
Hmmn , no
Are you not glad that at least I'm complying now .
No I don't mean .....
So that means you're sad I'm complying now
No you're better this way sir and I'll leave now I have other things to do .
Let's have dinner together tonight, I'll treat you .
William's voice resounded in her ears as she was about to twist the door knob .
Sir . She said surprisingly
Afterwork . He replied confirming his former statement .
In an high end restaurant in Lagos .
William and Zainab sat opposite each other .
Zainab could feel his gaze on her .
Can he just take his eyes away . She thought .
She then raised her eyebrows
Any problem sir ? She asked
Nothing . William replied and continued eating
Thanks for tonight . He said after their meal .
My pleasure. She replied respectfully .
Let's be friends.
Sir
He held her hand and walked her out of the restaurant and to the car .
Zainab entered the house and met Aishat in the living room .
You're late Zainab
Good evening Aishat said as she collapsed on the sofa .
Welcome so how was your day .
You can't belief the stern and cold CEO of SHK treated me to dinner today .
Unh you say . Aishat said in.disbelief .
You heard me
I knew it . Aishat Said jumping up .
He must have had eyes for you since the first time you applied and that waLet's be friends
Alan , William called yesterday and he asked that we should come visit him in Nigeria.
I do think that's necessary a d besides he's grown up he would soon be a family man and shouldn't be bothered by things like that. Alan said as he rose from the soda to walk away ignoring the discussion just as he always did .
Why do you think it's not necessary. Darling it's been a while since our son and Nigeria we have to visit home .
Alan stared blankly at distance for a while before replying.
No . He said .
Alan Shonekan , what is it , why have you trapped yourself and your family all these years what are you hiding ,why are you running from your root , your life, your root .
Alan's heart missed a beat .
He paused and swallowed hard . His eyes shivered under his eyelids .
I'm not hiding anything. He lied
If so , we would be visiting Nigeria next month . Omolara said .
Alan sighed heavily and walked away .
Kaduna , Nigeria
Lawal Abubakar a top notch a d highly respected Lawyer sat in his office and stared blankly at the picture on his laptop .
Years ago you disappeared. Lawal said staring at the picture then then the door knocked.
He quickly exited the picture.
Yes .
You have a guest sir . The lady said
Let them in . He replied and wore his eye glasses .
Lagos
Mr . Johnson said to extend his greetings and also appreciate your presence.
Hmmn . At least you're happy now . William then paused and stared at Zainab.
Hmmn , no
Are you not glad that at least I'm complying now .
No I don't mean .....
So that means you're sad I'm complying now
No you're better this way sir and I'll leave now I have other things to do .
Let's have dinner together tonight, I'll treat you .
William's voice resounded in her ears as she was about to twist the door knob .
Sir . She said surprisingly
Afterwork . He replied confirming his former statement .
In an high end restaurant in Lagos .
William and Zainab sat opposite each other .
Zainab could feel his gaze on her .
Can he just take his eyes away . She thought .
She then raised her eyebrows
Any problem sir ? She asked
Nothing . William replied and continued eating
Thanks for tonight . He said after their meal .
My pleasure. She replied respectfully .
Let's be friends.
Sir
He held her hand and walked her out of the restaurant and to the car .
Zainab entered the house and met Aishat in the living room .
You're late Zainab
Good evening Aishat said as she collapsed on the sofa .
Welcome so how was your day .
You can't belief the stern and cold CEO of SHK treated me to dinner today .
Unh you say . Aishat said in.disbelief .
You heard me
I knew it . Aishat Said jumping up .
He must have had eyes for you since the first time you applied and that was why he asked you to be his Personal assistant. Zainab you have to be very careful around him.
Don't think too much Aishat
Okay , anyways you've got a lawyer as your kid sister so you don't have to be worry , I'll fight for you if he tries any shit
Calm down girl . Zainab said laughing
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