Chapter 5 ONE THING NIFEMI LEARNT on their date, was that motorcycle rides were exhilarating. As she clung to Theodore, her braids frayed behind her and her surroundings became a blur. She didn't want it to stop. It made her feel free and liberated, like she was having fun and taking risks. Theodore had borrowed the motorcycle from his friend, because according to him, he wasn't going to put the daughter of a senator on the motorcycle of 'all those reckless high drivers.' Her mind wandered to the conversation they had before finally leaving for the date. When he declined her request, she knew it wouldn't take a long time to convince him. "Please naw." She whined. "Ife, you know that's not my scene. Besides, what are you going to tell your parents about me?" He asked. "Does it really

