CHAPTER 48 A

CHAPTER 48 A

(Meanwhile, Bukola and Susan are at Susan's house cooking lunch together...)

SUSAN : Babe, what happened with Jordin last night? I'm sure he's not dumb not to have understood what's going on.
BUKOLA : I don't know...
SUSAN : hmm....what did he say?
BUKOLA : nothing...(Ignoring Susan's eyes and concentrating on the carrot she's cutting)
SUSAN : are you sure?
BUKOLA : what do you want to hear Suz?
SUSAN : anyway, about Jide...I think you guys need to meet up. You've got a lot to talk about.
BUKOLA : nope. I've got nothing to discuss with him now. He's married.
SUSAN : hmm...are we very sure of that?
BUKOLA : (still not looking at Susan's face)....what other evidence do you want? His PA said it while introducing him, didn't he?
SUSAN : hmm....couldn't that have been a disguise or something? After all we know that he changed his name, don't we?
BUKOLA : (drops the knife)...Susan what are you getting at? That I raise my hopes about Jide or Kurt or whatever he's called again? No thanks!...(Continues cutting the carrot angrily)
SUSAN : with the way you're cutting this carrot, I won't be surprised if I end up eating one or two fingers in that food...(Collects the knife from her)...Bukola...look at me....I know you still love him...and...
BUKOLA : (cuts in)...and what? Susan, I'm done keeping this thing inside of me...he's not worth it...I've only been so blind to realize it...
SUSAN : Bukola....you know what Stan and I later observed?
BUKOLA : what?
SUSAN : that there was no wedding ring on his finger.
BUKOLA : (surprised)...sure?
SUSAN : yes. And even on the girl's.
BUKOLA : really?
SUSAN : you know Stan doesn't say stuffs he's not sure of.
BUKOLA : (shrugs)...that still doesn't mean anything...maybe they don't like wearing a wedding ring...
SUSAN : who wouldn't?
BUKOLA : you know what, let's just forget about all this okay...



(After Stan and Kurt finished talking at Kurt's room, they decided to go to the lounge, where Kola later met up with them to discuss....)

KOLA : I got a report on Target B. He flew in just for the reunion and he's going back soon.
KURT : back to where?
KOLA : the US.
KURT : what! You mean that bastard has being in the US all this while, and we were busy looking for him...
STAN : take it easy Kurt.
KOLA : so I don't know what we can do.
KURT : damn him!
STAN : (turns to Kola)....fine. Let's know when he lands and get his address over there. We can still do a surveillance...
KURT : (cuts in) no, I don't think so Stan.
STAN : why not?
KURT : because even if we do, of what use is it to us?
STAN : (shaking his head)...nah...look Kurt, I spent a night with those two and I can tell you they're up to no good. You know what, leave him to me. He's more mine than yours. I know what to do.
KURT : sure?

STAN : yeah.
KURT : (turns to Kola)...and Target C?
KOLA : messing around as usual.
KURT : I need something concrete on him.
KOLA : you'll get it.
STAN : Target A?
KOLA : Everything is going on fine with him. It’s now up to you.
KURT : good. I'll call up my Lawyer later on tonight.
KOLA : so....guys, Tuesday’s my birthday...
KURT : ouch....pardon me, I totally forgot!
KOLA : I know you'd forget...
KURT : come on let's celebrate it...wherever you want. The bill is on me...
KOLA : no, I got it this time....
KURT : hey Bro, are you still angry with me, please let me make it up to you...
KOLA : I'm not angry...you've been taking it up for about 3 years now. This time around I want to.
KURT : okay...
STAN : guys, I've got to leave now. Kola, I need to know when B leaves. On which plane and even when he lands. You've got his pics don't you?
KOLA : yeah I do.
STAN : please mail one to me ASAP.
KOLA : done.
STAN : I'll continue from there.
KURT : be careful Stan.
STAN : trust me...(Standing up)
KOLA : you will come around on Tuesday, right?
STAN : oh your birthday?...when did you become a girl, celebrating birthdays like a chic?
KOLA : (laughs)....this one is special and for a special person...
KURT : Lara right?
KOLA : hell no, Lara is in the past now...
KURT : huh…I see...(surprised, knowing he’s always had eyes for Lara)…
STAN : I'll come around. Thank God we have a double holiday this year, tuesday to friday...no work.
KOLA : yeah, that's why I'm doing it.
STAN : Send me the addy...(Standing up)...gat to run before Suz starts wondering where the heck I went.
KOLA : okay. Please bring her along.
STAN : ....okay. Provided we won't discuss business.

(They all laugh)





(Meanwhile, Lara is at home with her mother having a serious discussion...)

NIKE : what is going on? I thought you will sleep over at his place, I wasn't expecting you home yesterday.
LARA : Ladi was dosing off. He needed to go to bed.
NIKE : I'm not asking why you came home. I'm asking why you didn't stay with him.
LARA : mummy, you know how Kurt is. When he asks you to do something, it’s better to do it there and then. He can be very touchy sometimes.
NIKE : but my dear, that's why you're a woman, you should know how to make him bend to your rules....or don't you like the way he treats your son? Just like his.
LARA : I know Mum and I wish things could work out between us...
(As they were discussing Ladi walks in...)
LADI : Mummy where is Daddy?
LARA : Honey you're up already...
LADI : yes mummy.


NIKE : hey, won't you greet me? Come here and greet Granma.
LADI : morning Granma...(Still with his mother)
NIKE : haha....Toyin, you're not bringing this boy up well o. He can't even prostrate...
LARA : come on Mum, he's still a little boy.
NIKE : which little boy...come on, prostrate.
LADI : (ignoring his Granma)....Mummy where's Daddy?
LARA : em....Daddy is at work.
LADI : let's go and meet him.
LARA : okay...but you have to dress up first...
LADI : okay mummy.
NIKE : come Lara...can't you see that this is an opportunity for you?
LARA : how?
NIKE : Ladi...use Ladi to get close to him.
LARA : hmm...(Nodding)
NIKE : so then don't give him a breathing space. Use Ladi if you have to.
LARA : you're right...especially after what I saw yesterday.
NIKE : (moving closer to her)...what did you see? Tell me.
LARA : there's this girl that was acting really nasty with him at the party yesterday. More like they had something going before or so...
NIKE : my dear, as far as everyone is concerned both of you are married, so claim him...in fact, go and dress up now and go to him...I've told you to do everything possible to get him...when did he say you people are going back?
LARA : he said Ladi and I will go back January, but he's not sure of himself just yet.
NIKE : don't mind him o. Make sure you stay back if he doesn't leave. Stay here with him.
LARA : what of Ladi's school?
NIKE : we'll look for a school here for him.
LARA : alright.

to be continued...