I looked around, a white man was in the hall. I needed not to be told he was French, and he could be the special guest because no one in the hall was special to Yapi and all the guests. They've always known each other. “She is a fellow politician with so much impact in the business of politics.” He went on. I looked around to see who he was talking to. The men in the room were the big politicians here, and the ladies were more of the wives of politicians, ministers, and big madams. “And a philanthropist who has helped the poor and our nation at large, please welcome the newest member of the winning party, Sita Kouassi!” Everyone delved into clapping. I clapped, too, but then, I realized he was talking of me, and he was at the center of the gathering, bidding at me to join him

