Call To Duty #15

"Adisa"
"Yea"
"Have you heard?"
"Heard what?"
"Kole and Rachael broke up!"
"What?"
"Kole had Rhoda and 2 other girls the same night. The girls were too excited that they couldn't keep their mouths shut, so...." Shade had continued before she was interrupted by Adisa's laughter.
"What's so funny?!" Shade was disgusted.
"I'm sorry Shade. But, you didn't you see that coming?"
"No!"
"Well, I did."
"How, I mean...what makes you so sure?"
"Haba! We all know that Kole is a player, Rachael too knows this. It's only a matter of time that he would do it again."
"No, I disagree with you, people change, Kole changed"
"I'm not disputing that and I'm not blaming Kole..."
"Oh, so it's Rachael's fault ba?"
"Let me finish...let me finish!"
"Okay"
"Change is a gradual process, it takes time... a whole lot of it! In fact, in some cases, it is a lifelong process. Rachael should know that. It's not easy letting go stuffs you enjoy to the fullest especially when they come for free!" Adisa explained
"So what you are saying is that Rachael should always forgive Kole and shouldn't make him pay, abi?"
"Yes!" Adisa affirms. Shade shook her head in disappointment.
"Listen, Rachael should get it right... Kole is bound to commit this same crime over and over again. and she must always forgive him if she truly loves this guy and want to spend the rest of her life with him."
"Eheen?"
"Yes, that's this fact!"
"If it were the other way round, would you be asking Kole to forgive Rachael?"
"No! No way!!" Adisa responded without hesitation.
"Ehen! Double standard...kai! Adisa, you disappoint me!" Shade said in anger. Adisa was shocked.
"Well, what do I expect, why do I think you'll have anything useful to say? Men are the same everywhere!" Shade exploded as she stood up and was making for the door. Adisa caught up with her, calmed her down and sat her down again.
"Shade, I'm sorry to have upset you. please allow me to explain myself." Adisa began. Shade was still angry and only managed to nod her head in agreement.
"Shade, take it or leave it, it's a man's world" Shade frowned in disgust but released a sigh while shaking her head in disappointment.
" To tell you the truth, Rachael didn't know what she was getting into when she accepted to date a man like Kole. To be honest with you, Kole was hoping to get over the past and lead a new lifestyle 100%. But, the problem is that there's no such thing as 100% in reality. You can be close but you can't have it all." Adisa explains. Although she agrees, she tries to conceal it.
"Kole is a strong man and I commend his level of commitment to this relationship with Rachael and I don't think Rachael should ruin it by trying to punish him for this singular mistake. If she does, Kole might get frustrated and might as well give the whole idea of trying to change his evil ways. The ultimate prize for him is Rachael. Now, if this prize continue become elusive, he might give up and slay queens like Rhoda and her friends will take over fully!" Adisa continued. Shade was moved, Adisa was making sense, she now paid more attention. Adisa was pleased to see that.
"If Rachael was hoping for a perfect relationship, she should have dated a pastor or a book worm or something...she shouldn't have opted for a playboy!" Shade gave a faint smile.
"I think you should talk sense to her. Kole should be encouraged by her pardon and not punished. If she insists on punishing him, it will only bring the worse out of him. Truth be told, Rhoda enjoyed her encounter with Kole and would want a repeat of the night's activity soonest. Rachael is giving for just that to happen. Tell her to expect such mistakes from time to time, if finds it unforgivable, she should get out of the relationship and start dating a pastor instead!" Adisa concluded and Shade busted into laughter. She has been trying to suppress it, but it came out forcefully this time. Adisa smiled.

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"Ah! Rhoda, what's up?!" Sarah slammed Rhoda a hi 5
"How you dey"
"I'm cool o!"
"Where is Janet?"
"She has gone home. Her mum needs her to run some errands for today"
"Okay. What's with Corper Rachael"
"What happened?"
"I don't know o, she has been acting really funny towards me these days"
"Are you surprised?"
"Of course, I am! What have I done?" Rhoda asked. Sarah laughed.
"So, you don't know?"
"Know what ?"
"That she's in relationship with Corper Kole"
"Ehn?!"
"Ehn!"
"No wonder, hey! What are we going to do?"
"Do?"
"Ehn"
" Nothing!"
"Ehn?"
"Ehen now. Do you have anything in mind?"
"Not really...come to think of it. we haven't done anything wrong, after all, they are not yet married, are they?"
"Abi o!"
"Omo, make i no lie you, that Corper is sweet!"
"Are you telling me? I wished we never had to leave that night, I swear!"
"I think we should see him again this weekend, what do you think?"
"Yea!"

To be Continued on Monday!

Call to Duty #14

"Babe,listen...I'm on my knees as you can see. It's the Devil,I fell, yes and I know that you have every right to do as you did. But I'll like you to remember how we began...you'll agree with me that it shouldn't end like this. Honey, please...."
"Hey Kole, please...did you remember how we started when you ripped her panties off or did you remember how we started when you were inside her?"
"Honey, it's the Devil,I'm sorry,please forgive me!"
"Ah, shut up! The Devil?"
"Yes, the Devil"
"The Devil my foot!Look, Kole, I think you have over stayed your welcome.Please leave!" Rachael declared. Kole stood up from his kneeling position trying to get hold of her. She slapped him
"Let me go,you fool! Get out!!!" Rachael screamed as she held the door opened for Kole. Kole looked at her as she stood by the door. He wasn't the type to cry, but he was obviously hurt too.He just walked out very slowly with his head down cast. He probably have lost out after all.

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Komolafe and Akanni were enjoying lunch at Akanni's house when Jamiu walked in looking very weak and hungry.
"Keji,please bring in more food o, Jamiu just showed up!"
"Yes o! Iyawo wa, I don land o,bring plenty plenty food for me!"
"Ah! Baba Oko mi, Akanni and Uncle Komolafe don finish the food o! But,I'm coming"
"Ehn, is that true Akanni?"
"Ehn...when we no quick see you nko?"
"Eheeen, Akanni, Komolafe, na so?"
"Na so!" Komolafe responded
"You better siddon chop, coz I go still chop o!"
"Ehn, chop, for wia?"
"I go surprise una today" Akanni was laughing all along, enjoying the comedy that his friends have put up.
"Guys, please, please, easy, Keji dey joki ni, food brekete for ground."
"Are you sure?" Jamiu asked
"No, he is not, he's guessing" Akanni started laughing again. Just then, Keji walked in with more food.
"Look Akanni, it's not funny fa!" Jamiu lamented
"Do I look like I'm laughing?" Komolafe responded. Jamiu suddenly went silent,Komolafe made  him a mockery face. He was caught unawares and knowing Komolafe so well, he could do this all day. Today is obviously not his day.
"Well done! 1 - 0!" Jamiu had said before he sat down.
"Ntoor! o dun un!" Komolafe said laughing hysterically as they all settled down to finish off the food.

15 minutes later....

"Ah...that was delicious. Of course, it is, this was why I asked Akanni to marry her, she's a blessed woman!" Jamiu commented
"Ehn, thank God you did. But my friend sef sabi say e no be easy thing to keep a woman like Keji given the economic situation he found himself!"
"Em, guys, please, that's enough. You are both right. I married the woman of my dreams despite the fact that I was not financially okay enough to do so. It's just that I couldn't bare loosing her to someone else over a temporary issue like money" Akanni said
"Ehen!" Jamiu interrupted
"Yes, but Komolafe was right as well, it was a very big and dangerous risk to marry a woman you cannot manage. Keji had confided in me only last night that she almost lost it considering the immense pressure she was exposed to from suitors and friends who were encouraging her to go wild" Akanni continued.
"This is why we are here. We are here to discuss our financial future. How can we ensure we no longer go bankrupt again?"
"Ah - ah! Akanni, we already have solution now" Jamiu answered
"Yes, Akanni, I mean look at you, you are a changed man, your wife respects you much more now. Personally, I think that has been the missing link all these time. we need to find a business that'll fetch us daily income like your vegetable farm." Komolafe added.
"Now, the question is which business shall we choose?" Jamiu queried.
"Food business!" Akanni answered bluntly.
"Ehn?!" Jamiu asked not sure if he had him well.
"Yes now, vegetable is just the beginning of good things to come for me and that does not stop you, Komolafe from engaging in trading in yams and you Jamiu, in beans!" Akanni explained.
"Hm!Akanni - kanni! The business consultant of our times!" Komolafe hails his friend who could not help but smile.
"Ehn...that wouldn't be hard for you and Komolafe, you already have the much needed capital, what of me, where am I getting the money from?"
"From us of course, who else?!" Komolafe bellowed.
"Hm! I don't understand..."
"What he's saying is that we are friends who knows one another too well not to help each other out. we shall raise the capital for you!"Akanni explains. Jamiu went down on his knees tearfully.
"Ha! My friends, I thank you so much for this very kind gesture of yours. May God continue to bless you and your family" He prayed.
"Ameen" They chorused while helping him to his feet.
"Now, get up and stop embarrassing us!" Komolafe scolded. They shook hands and hugged themselves.

To be continued on Saturday!

Call to Duty #13

"Now that we are all here,  let me begin by saying 'good morning'" The King began
"Kabiyesi o!" The audience chorused.
"Thank you, it shall be well with you all!"
"Ashe o!"
"We all know what has brought us here today. The Corper has spoken and have indeed raised the spirit of most of us that are here. Corper,you have done all the talking and we have done all the hearing...shall we get straight to business?" The king opened the floor for deliberation.
"Thank you so much sir. Greetings to you all my elders,it's a great privileged to be here whining and dinning with the brightest minds in the land" The Corper began. Some proudly acknowledge his comment by nodding very lightly. The Balogun, sat up and spread out his agbada on his seat proudly.
"Sir, the bulk of the work shall be done by me,the Youth leader and the honorable Balogun"
"Ahem!" Balogun cleared his throat in the act of show off . Otun and Iyalode looked him up and down disgustingly.
"The Youth leader shall represent your highness' approval and serve as a moral booster for the youths to actively take part in the work load to be handled.The Balogun shall represent your fatherly figure as the Supreme leader of the town and remind them that your commands must be obeyed at all times."
"Hm! You have spoken well...ride on!" The King urged the Corper on.
"My belief is that the state government feels that you depend solely on her for all your needs. You therefore, have no say in any affair...you simply take orders that you must carry out which is obviously not fair"
"Hmmmm..." Everyone sighed. Some leaning back, others adjusting themselves in their seats but the King actually sat up frowning his face and shaking his head in the process. A look at his face would suggest that he probably remembered a similar experience where he was belittled.
"This was why I spoke so bravely the other day when I was caught in the act. Your highness,I spoke out of disgust not in you the King who represent our cultural heritage but in disgust with the lackadaisical attitude of the government in handling your matters.Now, that I'm given the opportunity to right the wrongs,I want to say a Big Thank you to you sir and your royal council." Everyone clapped including the King.
"Having said that,I'll like to tell you all that the first thing to be done here is a Census Exercise."
"Census?" Everyone except the King Chorused.He simply sat back thoughtfully while his subjects struggle to understand the Corper.
"Yes, Census"
"But, what has that got to do with anything,Corper, are you sure you are not trying to waste our time here? Census...is that not the Federal Government's job?" Iyalode queried looking worried. Adisa laughed.
"No ma. It's an activity that every well meaning leader must do....be it Federal, State even Local governments."
"Ehn?"
"Yes ma"
"Tooor!"
"Unless you have a good knowledge of the numbers and characteristics of the people you lead, doing a good job as a leader is extremely difficult. This is in fact, the reason that so many governments fail woefully. Take for instance, Nigeria as a country haven't done the head count in a very long while. Meaning that the Federal Government cannot tell how many youths there are,how many are unemployed how many old people, how many children, how many males,how many females...the list goes on!" The Corper continued.
"We need all these facts if we must excel. It's like a father with 4 wives who does not know how many children he has,how do you expect him to cater for them well?" Iyalode nodded in agreement.
"To do this and manage it effectively, we need to set up an office...a secretariat where we can keep such vital information and able to access it anytime."
"More like the Ministry of Information?" The King interrupted.
"Yes sir"
"Where would it be cited"
"I'll leave that decision to your highness"
"No...I'll like to hear your view"
"Well sir..." The Corper started looking at the faces of all sitting, seeking their silent approval to go on.
"May I suggest a place close to the Palace or the center of the Town?"
"Hmmm...because of the importance of such an office, I think I'll go with your first suggestion.It shall be situated close to the Palace"
"Kaabiyesi o!" Everyone chorused.
"So, Corper,what the next step?"
"Sir, the next step is find a high and fast profit pulling business to run. This cannot be per-determined sir.we'll need to know how much we have before we can do that" The King laughed.
"I understand how you feel. It has to work out perfectly. So you are being very careful and somewhat secretive about your plans.That's good and very wise" The king's consent pleases the Corper who could not keep his excitement as he shook his fist victoriously before he could stop himself. The King smiled.
"Please, continue"
"Yes sir.It is from what we generate from the voluntary donations that we shall establish the transport business and use the work force of the youths to gradually upgrade the roads to standard. In return, the youths shall be well fed and paid a token for their job plus, the king shall recognize them through the award of certificates of patriotism. This is how we cut down cost and make the best of what we have" The King started clapping really hard that it surprised everyone including the Corper. The whole royal council joined the King as quickly as they could.
"Brilliant! Very Brilliant!!!" The King Commented. The Prof stood up walked towards the Corper first shook hands with him and later gave him a very big hug. The Corper was very surprised and speechless.

To be continued on Wednesday

 

Call To Duty #12

Early in the morning,as early as 7 o'clock, Adisa was already at the King's Palace. He has been summoned the previous night and has been told to report at the Palace as early as he can. There was going to be a very crucial meeting pertaining to the task he is set to complete.

He has been there for an hour before the first chief who happens to be Balogun came in.

"Corper, when did you get here?"

"About an hour ago sir" Adisa responded with utmost respect

"What a pity! I wish our people would respect time as you've demonstrated.If only we can all can,we would be better for it. I complained of the message sent to you not being specific about time,but, it was not taken seriously,now look at it now,you are here before any of us the hosts. Is that not an insult and embarrassment?" Balogun inquired. Adisa smiled and shook his head

"Not at all sir"

"Ehn I understand,what would you say,I mean,what would anyone expect a well cultured and trained youth like you to say about the misconduct of older ones?Nothing! But, I tell you, it's not right and we need to start considering respecting time"

"Yes sir"

"I hope you'll be able to teach everyone including the King the true essence of time management from this project? So many royal businesses have remained unfinished due to his recklessness with time!" The Balogun had just finished whispering this to the Corper when the King emerged and the 2 men had to prostrate to welcome him to the Palace's court room.

"Kabiyesi o!"

"Thank you Balogun...Corper, so early?"

"Yes sir, the messenger said I had to come as early as I can"

" Yes but not this early,anyway,you are here and it's good you are. Where are the other members of the royal council Balogun?"

"Kabiyesi o!They are all on their way.I have also called the Prof and other guests that have been invited and they have all confirmed that they'll be here. The Youth leader is in best position to answer to the responses of our children in the diaspora as per the message you sent to them. But from what he's saying,Kabiyesi, responses are good...very good Kabiyesi!"

"It has to be,you know, Ijinle town is a town that's known for her disciplinary characters...we don't breed mediocrity and our children are not bastards, they must surely listen and cooperate with us at home!"

"Yes ,Kabiyesi,you are right,very correct" They both laughed jokingly to the Kabiyesi's submissions.

"We should wait for them a little while more,while we wait,corper what would you like to be offered?"

"Ah! Kabiyesi,there wouldn't be need for that sir,I've eaten"

"I know but you'll still have to take something"

"But..."

"I insist!" The King declared

"Okay sir"

"Okay,so what would you have,coffee, tea?"

"I'll take tea sire, thank you sir"

"You don't mention it" The King waved a servant

"Get the Corper tea while you serve the Balogun as usual"

"Ho! Kabiyesi, you'll not kill me with this your hospitality o!"

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 "Kole, what is this that I'm hearing?"

"What?"

"Is it true that you and Rhoda were together last night?"

"Together...I don't understand!"

"You won't understand! You think I will not know,you think those girls can actually keep secrets? Even a grown up can't! Now listen..."

"Hey,hey hey!!! What is it now,was she not the one that came along with her friends to the Corpers' lodge? I was just there minding my own business when the 3 of them came knocking..."

"Three,three,you said three,hey,Kole,I pity you o!"

"Pity yourself! Now listen, if you must know,those girls are sweet and know how to please a man than you can ever dream of doing in the next ten years!" At this point, Rachael have started crying.

"Ha! Kole, so it's true?" she broke down in uncontrollable tears. Kole's heart melted

"Listen babe..."

"Don't touch me! and don't baby me,Kole, you are disgrace to manhood. I thought you were matured enough...I thought you were 'MAN' enough...never knew you are still that little toddler that have no control over his emotions...where am I going to start from now?" Rachael asked in tears before running away.

"Rachael,Rachael! It's not what you think!" Kole kicked, he knew he had blown it.Rachael was all he could ever ask for in a woman.She has been supportive both morally and financially ever since they met at their place of primary assignment.This is not to mention the fact that Rachael was an embodiment of beauty that everyone sorted after. Is it her curves,her height or the beautiful skin and face that tend to glow even in the dark that one can possibly resist? Kole could attest to that and the fact that she has been very conservative and reserved.

All top  officials of the NYSC have tried wooing  her to no avail she wouldn't fall for their temptation. The Commandant threatened and actually carried out a threat of extra drilling in his plot to break her and make her play ball but she would refuse. These and many more reasons are why most Corps members including Adisa thinks Kole was the luckiest man to have had her as a date. But now, all that is history...or is it?

'Am I gonna just watch her slip away without a fight? No, Rachael is kind hearted and very forgiving. all I have to do is to renounce those girls and find a way to make up with her. But...God,last night was memorable...it was the sweetest experience I ever had! Looks like I have to make a choice now and Rhoda is not an option!' Kole thinks to himself as he stands up to go after Rachael.

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"Ah! My very good friend, long time no see. How far now,we no dey see your break light again,why now?" Komolafe querried his friend, Akanni.

"Eh, don't mind me,I've been busy these days that's why"

"Busy, busy doing what?" Akanni laughed.

"I've been busy minding my business now"

"What business is that,the only business I know you with is Vulcanizing which I no longer see you seat at again."

"Haba! I still do my vulcanizing business o,it's just that we've missing ourselves these days...besides,you too,have been unavailable for some time now"

"Yes o! I traveled...I have gone with a friend on a business trip. There's this building site that requires roofing and my friend could think of no other person than me to do the job for him.He works as a development agent and have gained a lot of ground in his business."

"Ore mi! That means that you are in a lot of money!"

"Yes o! I've only been seeing Jamiu and have asked him to say me well to you."

"Yes, he delivered your message but as I was saying,my new business requires that I wake up early enough to follow the first available vehicle to town."

"Ehn? please,tell me about this new business of yours, Jamiu briefed me about it but, as you know I love to hear it from the horse's mouth" Akanni laughed,it's a long story o!"

"I'm all ears and not in hurry,yan me tory abegi!" Akanni laughed.

....to be continued on Saturday

Call to Duty #11

Adisa is now the talk of the town. He doesn't go unnoticed,it's as if there's a spotlight on him where ever he goes.But, within him,he doesn't know what to feel. Whether to feel lucky or to be scared.He just feels somewhat at ease.
He's going to take his time to plan this mission,there is absolutely no room for failure.He sat down there thinking about it and didn't notice the entrance of Shade.
"Adisa...Adisa" Shade shook him to reality.
"Hmm...Hmm!"
"Adisa,what's the problem?"
"Problem? There's no problem"
"Are you sure,why are you brooding?" Shade queried looking worried. Adisa laughed.
"I'm not brooding but meditating...there's a big difference between them you know?"
"Yes, but..." Adisa moved over to her side and put a hand around her neck.
"Shade,don't you worry,it's gonna be okay...I got this...okay? I got this!" Shade was more than happy to see Adisa sitting so close to her. She wished he wouldn't stand up again or better still,he should move closer and take her up in his arms.
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"Akanni-kanni,Okun-in meta ogun! Happen na?"
"Ah! Jaamiu! It's being a while bro,how life na?"
"I'm fine o!Ah-Ah,Akkani,what's happening na,I mean what's the secret to your new disposition,I gbadun your new lifestyle o!"
"Ehn? I don become superstar now abi?"
"Ehn,that kain thing...something like that sha?!"
"Tor! I don't know...except that I'm having a really good time with my wife"
"Ehn? Your wife...Keji?"
"Who else?"
"Ehn? That's serious!"
"Na so I see am o! Just a little cash...I mean just a little steady flow of income and I have my wife and home back" Akanni started.
"Are you wondering how?"
"How?" Jamiu was curious.
"Thank you. Doi you remember when you came to my shop and I was brooding that Komolafe was reaigning all sorts of insult on me?"
"Yes,yes,I remember"
"I wasn't really brooding,I was actually trying to find a long lasting solution to my financial problems.Thank God,I eventually found one 3 days after that day
"Eeehn?"
"Yes o! It was Iya Yetunde the pepper seller that returned from the market.As I watched pay her transport fare back home,I wished I had just a fraction of the kind of money she was handling that day.As in she took the money out from a bundle of several bundles she had tied together" Akanni paused to take a deep breath. His friend listened attentively.
"It was funny,very funny.So many thoughts came gushing in but the most interesting of all was the  question that popped into my mind...Jamiu would you like to know the One million Naira question?" His friend could only nod his head in response.
"The question was 'If iya Yetunde would make so much money on daily basis from pepper,how much morte would she make if she adds vegetables to her business?' Suddenly,I wondered what I was doing thinking about Iya Yetunde's business when mine wasn't moving,it was there and then it struck me that I could actually make a little change for myself regularly from selling vegetables."
"Vegetables,you mean 'efo'?" Jamiu was surprised.
"Yes,'efo','ewedu' ugwu' and even tomatoes!" Jamiu was shocked
"Have you started?"
"Which kain question be dat? I just told you it's the secret to my new looks"
"But...but..."
"Jamiu,it's like you don't believe me"
"It's not like that...it's just that...ah...'efo'?" Akanni laughed and brought out a bundle of cash.Jamiu's eyes popped out in astonishment
"Akanni! Money,owo,ego!"
"Na so o! Na 'efo' money you dey see so o!" Jamiu had counted the money.
"Akanni, N15 000...as in N15 000 from vegetables? Haba,my friend e no good o!"
"Wetin?"
"So, all this while,you've coooool cash and you no tell us ehn, Akanni!"
"Eh-eh,abegi!leave that o!If na you I sabi how you go do am o!"
"Wetin...wetin! O'boy,we go chop am together o!"
"Chop wetin? Chop fire!!!" Jamiu has sensed that had lost it...he's very angry and it's last he needs now.
"Hey...hey cool down,no be fight na...calm down make we talk" he said as he settles in a seat.
"Akanni,honestly,I thank God for you,but,you know,this success of yours cannot be complete without us your friends...I mean Komolafe and I. Guy,you can't leave us like this na,help us,ehn,teach us how to fish too na,ehn,please!" Jamiu pleaded. Akanni sighed deeply.
"Jamiu,I understand how you feel and I shall demand for help too,but,not in the way you have gone about it...NEVER!"
"I said I'm sorry...I'm sorry!"
"Okay,no problem,I shall bring you in and we shall workk together until you guys can stand on your own."
"Oshe Ore mi!"
"But,it would have to be in a different trade"
"Haba,Akanni..."
"I know what I'm saying and I can assure you that you'll make it in the businesses"
"Ehn? Businesses?"
"Yes,businesses...from my little experience,it's much safer for friends to do different businesses than engage in the same time of business"
"Hmmm...I understand. So when shall we start?"
"We can start immediately,but,first,let me show you my little garden where the money is coming from". 

Call to Duty # 10

Balogun and Otun have met yet again at the same place under the tree where they had discussed the possible outcome of the stakeholders' meeting that had taken place in the palace. The two men were a little moody about the outcome of the meeting. Adisa had pulled a fast one on them and they don't know what to do,whether to join the Corper in the community development or just tarry along. They just sat down there sipping their palm wine while gazing at the empty space in front of them. Though there are few things going on around them,it's obvious that they are not aware.
"Balogun,what are we going to do now?" Otun broke the Silence.
"Are you asking me,what can we do? The King has spoken and you've heard from the Prof...everyone seems to be okay with the Corper's plan. So..."
"Is that what you are going to say?"
"What do you want me to say? So many are in support...this is democracy era you know?"
"Does that mean you are still on the same ground as you were before?" Otun asked to confirm things. Balogun paused for a while shook his head disappointedly and looked at Otun releasing a big sigh.
"My brother,what can I tell you? Honestly,the state government's presence is not any where us here...the ones that are left are there as they are not...nothing is happening here,I mean nothing" Balogun began.
Initially I was against the Corper because I felt hurt that he's not being punished for his blasphemy but now...now...I  am beginning to think of him as a hero!"
"Hmmm?"
"Yes! I mean didn't see him talk so confidently about his plan? If a non indigene who haven't spent a year with is would be so vocal and confident about our development, wouldn't it be a shame on us the indigenes if we refuse to stand by him to make our home town great again?" Balogun had asked a perplexed Otun who had other plans in mind.
"Look,Otun,the boy has a good plan for us and the King has spoken and he spoke well...let's join hands with the boy make Ijinle great again!" Balogun concluded. Otun was speechless.

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Keji was preparing for the market where she sells raw food. Akanni sat back on the bed watching do the sorting and packing. He couldn't keep his eyes off his very beautiful wife whose voluptuous backyard won't let his 'staff of office' with the sexy motion it has taken to.
As she bends,walk and squat intermittently kept him hard,rock solid.
"Akanni,what is wrong with you,are not going to work today?"
"Of course,I will"
"Ehn,stand up now,it getting late you know?"
"I know but..." Akanni began as he stood up for Keji to see things herself. When she saw the erection...
"Aahhh!" She exclaimed and hurried to leave the room with her things but Akanni caught up with her
"Where are you running to,what's the hurry?" He queried as he puts his arm round her neck reaching beneath her bra.
"Ooooh!Stop it Akanni,it's too late for that"
"It's never too late...you know now...come on...just a little quickie...you know?" By this time,Akanni had both of her breasts in his hands one of them already straying down below her pant. Eyes closed,body leaning backwards on the broad chest of her lover,Keji fell freely into his hands as Akanni laid her gently on the bed...

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Kole had just concluded with a class session with the S.S.S. 3 (Senior Secondary School 3) and had just sat down when Rachael walked in looking so tired and dragging her feet. She had barely reached her when she just dropped into it like a log of wood. Kole laughed making jest of her.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing...nothing o,I no talk o!"
" I didn't say you talked,you were laughing and asked what was funny?"
"Well...don't worry,it's no big deal"
"Really?"
"Yes!"
"Anyway,na you sabi. Have you noticed anything different in your friend?"
"My friend,which one of them"
"Adisa of course! Who else?"
"That one? Well,I'm happy for him!"
"Huh?!"
"Yes now,what do you want me to say? He insulted a King to stardom! I have no grudge against him o! Him don hit jackpot be dat...na my prayer make me too hit am very soon." Kole said checking through the books on his table. Rachael paused and gave a long stare look at her colleague who is obviously tired of gossiping.
"Na wa o!"
"Wetin?"
"Hmmm...na you na...you...and me"
"What about us?" Mole inquired raising his head from what he was doing.
"Ah! Tor!!!"
"What is it na?!" Mole asked impatiently.
"If what the King said about Adisa is anything to go by,Adisa had just landed himself a multimillion Naira deal. What about us,what have we landed ourselves...the service year is winding up and the free food would soon stop coming in...what do we have to fall back onto?" Rachael submitted. Kole paused for while,puts his hand under his chin for a thoughtful instant.
"You are right,you know,despite my sacrifice to save,that question remains a big puzzle for me?"
"Imagine!"
"Eh,what can one do? In the absence of nothing else,I would go back home start a little buying and selling with the little I've saved."
"What exactly do you have in mind?"
"Now,that's the One million Dollar question that remains unanswered!" Kole said that and went straight back to work. Rachael sat back for while shook her head pitifully and sat right to check through her table.

Call to Duty # 9

Akanni is still thinking deeply about his most pressing problem of the moment - how to earn enough money to cater for his,his wife's and children needs when his friend Komolafe walked in. Komolafe had to jilt his friend to consciousness as soon as he realized that his friend had not noticed him.
"Akanni,what is the matter,why are so lost in thought,what are you thinking about?"
"Hmmm...my friend,what else would I be thinking about,ehn,what?!"
" Keji again? I told you,I warned against getting married to such a beauty.I told you she's not meant for our type!"
"Haba! You know how it all happened you know that I had no problem letting her go but..."
"But what?! You had alternatives,there was Bunmi who is equally well endowed both front and back,the only difference was that Keji was more beautiful and lighter in complexion...yes,she was a smaller size and shorter height,nonetheless ,she was a perfect replacement to Keji..."
"Hey,hey,hey! Stop!!!"
I know,I know you'll flare up,this has been your attitude anytime we tell you the truth about Keji. I only wish you would keep your marital problem with her to yourself and stop bringing it to work. Bunmi would never threaten you knowing fully well that you are doing your best to earn enough money to cater for the family's needs."
"Listen to yourself! What makes you think Bunmi would be different is she not a woman too?"
"Yes,she is,but a very different one from Keji. While Keji was proud and pompous,Bunmi was gentle and humble. You know much you had to put to get Jamiu off your back. Well,unlike Jamiu, I shall continue to prick your conscience for picking Keji over Bunmi!"
"What's your problem now? Fine,I have challenges with money now,but,it wasn't like this,you know...I used to be okay...just because...anyway,it's not your fault...not your fault walahi!" Akanni said in the midst of tears. Komolafe,knew he had just broken his friend who was truly financially fine as a bachelor. Ever since he was robbed of some brand new tyres he had just procured for the vehicles of a bank in town,he had been paying back the money through his nose. It took the intervention of the King himself to broker the deal of paying back in instalments.
Komolafe was moved too,he hadn't wished to hurt his friend. He moved close to him and put a hand around his neck.
"I'm sorry,but,that was the reason we told you to stay off her. We all know that Keji agreed to marry you then because of your financial status. It wasn't like she loved you."
"Of course,I know,is it an offense to wanting to have the goodies of life?"
"Of course not! It's just that we shouldn't go for them when we have doubts if they'll last"
"But,she's still in my home,she haven't left me!" Akanni protested to the amusement of Komolafe who laughed at his comment.
"Calm down bro,calm down. What's the use of sticking with you as a great source of sorrow? I mean,what's the use of a woman in the house if you can't have her anytime you wish to? If you'll ask me,there are other reasons why she remained stuck to you"
"Other reasons?"
"Yea!"
"Like?"
"Well...you can't tell. It could be probably because of what people might say if she had deserted you in your trying times. She knows what we your friends are capable of...especially Jamiu who had openly asserted that she'll leave you in times of sorrow...yes! That could be the reason!"
"Ehn???"
"Yes! But,don't bank on that for long...she would still make the move anytime she finds a big money bag as a suitor...she would just deny you and leave!"
"God forbid! I mean,after 3 kids? No way!"
"Tehahahahaha"
"What's so funny?"
"You are!"
"Me,how?"
"You seem to under rate the beauty of your wife. The other time I saw her in trousers,I was blown away myself. Now,imagine it was some other guy from out of town cruising in his brand new jeep...hmmm...my friend,this was the reason why we fought so bitterly against your choice then!" Komolafe said. Akanni was short of words. He let out a huge sigh of regret.
"But,looking on the bright side..." Komolafe began. His friend raised his head on hope.
"...I think you'll be getting another chance financially if what I heard transpired in the Palace today is anything to go by."
"Really,what is it?"
"Remember the Corper with a big mouth?"
"Corper?"
"The Corper that said that the King is clueless!"
"Okay! I remember,what about him,what has he got to do with anything" Akanni asked looking confused .
"Well,him don land one big contract and he'll be needing a lot of hands to carry out the contract"
"Really?"
"Yes o! Smart guys don dey go visit am dey congratulate am say make him no forget them for him kingdom o! I'm on my way there myself!"
"What of Jamiu?"
"Jamiu,Jamiu no get sense walahi. The idiot had gone to the place...he called to inform me on phone on his way back,can you imagine?"
"Jamiu,hm! Would be ever change?"
"Change ke? The day Jamiu change na the same day the Devil go repent!" They both laughed.