CHAPTER 16
Yomi received a phone call from his friend Debola in Ibadan. The previous Saturday was the birthday of Debola’s wife, and he remembered he had promised to visit and to spend a night with Debola’s family, but failed to go. Not that he forgot; to be honest with himself, he later wished he hadn’t promised because he often found it awkward being in the company of his married friends. Their cordial relationships with their wives reminded him of his failure
“You did not come to Ibadan last week, even though you promised”. Debola accused after the greetings.
“I am indeed so sorry, my friend; my car came up with a fault. It is an old car you know, and they cost a fortune to run”, he lied. Debola said he understood, and Yomi felt ashamed of himself.
“The Heritage Theater will be re
