FINALE

FINALE

weeks later, Jide and Bukola got married in a glamorous way. All
the old and new staffs of Atlantic College were present. Lekan, Bolu,
Charles and his family, Amode, Tade, Sukanmi, Stan and Susan, Kola and
the other crew members, all the old students of AC were invited, their
friends from the US and the UK, all were present at the holy
matrimony.

Afterwards, the couple retired to Switzerland for their honeymoon.

The following morning, Kurt brought his wife breakfast in bed, waking
her up with a kiss…)

BUKOLA : (opening her eyes)…is it morning already?
KURT : yes Baby…(pulling the trolley closer to her)…I brought you breakfast…
BUKOLA : really?...wow…I can perceive the smell of chicken…(sitting up
and trying to catch a glimpse of the food)…
KURT : hmm mm…if only I’d known, I would have proposed to you this way…
BUKOLA : hmm?...(wondering what he meant)…this way, how?
KURT : I should have put the ring inside the chicken…since you’re a
chicken freak…
BUKOLA : (laughing)…then I would have eaten up your ring…
KURT : hahahaha…that would have been so nice because I won’t need to
ask you if you still want to marry me again since you already took the
ring….(laughing)
BUKOLA : haha nau, Jide…(she hits him)
KURT : what nau?...(still laughing)
BUKOLA : you’re not even bothered that the ring can damage my womb or
something…or my heart or my kidney, my liver…
KURT : no it won’t…(moving closer to her)….it’s my ring remember? It
will only stamp your heart, making it mine, and as for your womb, nah.
Because little Jide will definitely come out of it…don’t you know…
BUKOLA : hmm…(moving closer to him)…
KURT : but!....
BUKOLA : but what?
KURT : if it were to be another person’s ring…it will do the opposite…
BUKOLA : hahahaha…yeah right…
KURT : of course…
BUKOLA : hmm…
KURT : anyway, how was your night?
BUKOLA : beautiful…and yours?
KURT : wait you mean your night was just beautiful and that’s all?
BUKOLA : (laughing)…of course it’s the best night ever…
KURT : hmm mm…tell me more…
BUKOLA : oh well, I just gave it a simple description Mr. Kurt…how
else will such a night be if not splendid….a night in the arms of the
man I love…
KURT : hmm mm…
BUKOLA : the owner of my heart…
KURT : hmm mm…
BUKOLA : the most handsome guy I’ve ever set my eyes on…
KURT : hmm mm….
BUKOLA : the most gorgeous guy in my world…
KURT : hmm mm….
BUKOLA : the only guy in my dreams….
KURT : really?
BUKOLA : what?
KURT : I mean, I was really the only guy you ever dreamt about?
BUKOLA : hmm mm.
KURT : wow…so what do I usually do to you?
BUKOLA : em let’s see, there was a day you were chasing me with cutlass…
KURT : (cuts in)…what! Me?!
BUKOLA : yeah…and another time to turned into a vampire and wanted to eat me up…
KURT : Bukola!
BUKOLA : (laughing, she tosses the pillow at him)…got you!
KURT : tell me that was a joke…
BUKOLA : of course…
KURT : (takes a deep breath)…you got me scared you know…
BUKOLA : oh it feels good to know I can make you scared…
KURT : oh really…(he grabs her and kisses her)…yeah, I guess you’re
the only one who can do that…
BUKOLA : really?
KURT : yes. Just like you’re the only one who can make me really
happy. You’re the only one who completes me. I mean, life without you
was like hell…
BUKOLA : hmm…(smiling)…I never imagined us like this you know.
KURT : really?
BUKOLA : yeah.
KURT : why?
BUKOLA : because I’ve always thought you never felt the same way I
felt till you came back.
KURT : I didn’t know I felt that way till I pushed you away.
BUKOLA : Jide…
KURT : yes baby…
BUKOLA : do you know I loved you since secondary school?
KURT : I later suspected after going through some books. That was when
I realized how foolish I had been.
BUKOLA : no. you weren’t foolish dear. You were just naïve. Just like
I didn’t know what I felt too. And what we would we have done then?
Would we have dated? You think we would have been still together if we
have dated?
KURT : hmm…I really don’t know…but I think we would…
BUKOLA : I don’t think so. We wouldn’t have been able to manage it
then ‘cause we were too young. In fact,  think you were too studious
to even think about a girl then…(Kurt chuckles)…but I was thinking we
would have something going if we had gone to the UK together…
KURT : hmm…that was why you wanted us to be in touch right?
BUKOLA : yeah…
KURT : and when I couldn’t make it there?....were those other guys
blind? Or why didn’t you date anyone?
BUKOLA : of course I dated…
KURT : you did?
BUKOLA : yeah…was in need of companionship, I guess…
KURT : how come…(confused)…i mean...were those guys impotent or what?
BUKOLA : because I didn’t have sex before you?
KURT : yeah…
BUKOLA : it’s simple….because I can’t sleep with a man I don’t love.
KURT : (smiles happily)…meaning, you never loved anyone all those while?
BUKOLA : nope…
KURT : not even Jordin?
BUKOLA : I wasn’t really sure of what I felt for Jordin until I saw
you at the reunion.
KURT : in other words, you may have married him if I have not shown up?
BUKOLA : yeah.
KURT : oh…thank God I was on time…(holds her hand)…you know….all the
time I was in the US…I kept praying to God to keep you for me…every
day, I said that little prayer with my whole heart and my eyes closed.
BUKOLA : hmm…
KURT : and I’m happy it was answered…(he kisses her hand again)…I
promise you today that this heart of mine has always been yours and it
will keep being yours alone forever. And, just like you couldn’t share
your body with anyone else but me, I promise you that I have never and
will never share my body with anyone else.
BUKOLA : (smiles at him)…I also promise you that I will never share
this body with anyone else apart from you. The same goes for my heart…

(The couple share a passionate kiss…)

BUKOLA : so how was your night?
KURT : it was okay….(ignoring her eyes)
BUKOLA : (giving him a stern look)…huh? Okay? Just okay?
KURT : of course it was the best…let’s just say it’s the beginning of
the most wonderful nights of my life…
BUKOLA : hmm mm…
KURT : seriously, I don’t ever want to spend another night away from you…
BUKOLA : me too…
KURT : hmm….okay come let’s have breakfast before your chicken gets cold…
BUKOLA : that will be after having a bath and brushing…
KURT : huh…(on a second thought)…okay, let’s get to it…(standing up)
BUKOLA : get to what?
KURT : taking a bath of course….I can scrub your back for you…(pulling
her up from the bed)
BUKOLA : really?
KURT : yeah…
BUKOLA : and then you’ll brush for me too?
KURT : why not? If you’d allow me…

(They both went for a bath and came for breakfast afterwards…)

KURT : (still eating)…I need to call Stan or Kola…(he picks up his phone)
BUKOLA : what? But you still saw them yesterday before we left for the airport…
KURT : yeah…I forgot to tell them that they should let us know when
the trial will commence…(dialing Stan’s number)…
BUKOLA : okay…but I should get the message on my mail…
KURT : hmm….there’s something else I want them to get in place….(still
dialing)….
BUKOLA : what’s that?
KURT : hold on…
RECEIVER : hello?...Kurt?
KURT : yeah man….
RECEIVER : hey, I thought you’re on your honeymoon…
KURT : yeah I know. I just want to tell you guys that we landed safely and…
RECEIVER : of course we know that Kurt. I thought we agreed that you
won’t get in touch with anyone here till you get back…
KURT : em…yeah but I forgot to tell you guys something….
RECEIVER : what is that again Kurt?
KURT : we need to get the station ready for the trial….
RECEIVER : what?
KURT : yes. I want the trial shown live on TV.
RECEIVER : why the hell do you want that?
KURT : so that the presiding Judge will know that everyone is
watching. That way, he can’t do anything stupid…
RECEIVER : Kurt…
KURT : yes man, that’s the best way to do it. The trial should be as
clean and as transparent as possible…
RECEIVER : (takes a deep breath)…hmm okay. I’ll tell the guys to get
themselves ready for it.
KURT : that’s better…
RECEIVER : is that all?
KURT : I guess so…
RECEIVER : for God sake Kurt go and be with your wife…
KURT : of course I’m with her. She’s right here in front of me eating chicken.
RECEIVER : good. We’ll talk about the trial when you get back.
KURT : of course man…
RECEIVER : bye then…(he hangs up)
KURT : haha, he didn’t even allow me end the call myself…
BUKOLA : Jide…
KURT : yes Babe…
BUKOLA : you want the whole thing televised?
KURT : of course…
BUKOLA : which of the trials?
KURT : all of it.
BUKOLA : what! Including the kidnap case?
KURT : yes.
BUKOLA : have you forgotten I will be there? I mean, I’m not just one
of the lawyers on that case but I’m also a witness and the victim…
KURT : I know…
BUKOLA : so you want me on TV?
KURT : don’t you want it?
BUKOLA : no I don’t.
KURT : okay, since it’s your case, we’ll do it the way you want… But
Andy’s case must be on TV.
BUKOLA : fine. I have nothing to do with that…although I would have
loved to be one of the lawyers…
KURT : no please…
BUKOLA : why?
KURT : because you’ll be so busy you won’t have time for me. Remember
Andy’s case comes up immediately after the kidnap. No please…
BUKOLA : (laughing)…it’s not like I won’t come home nau…
KURT : we already have some of the best lawyers for that case. Please
let them do their thing while you take care of your husband,
hmm…(eating the salad without looking at her)
BUKOLA : (shaking her head)…may God deliver you…
KURT : from wanting to spend time with you? God won’t, trust me,
because He knows it’s necessary.
BUKOLA : (chuckles)… Jide…
KURT : Bukola…(still eating)





After their honeymoon, Kurt returns to Nigeria with his wife in order
to prepare for the first trial, which is that of the kidnap.

As they entered into the house, Kurt held his wife by the waist…)

KURT : I wish the honeymoon didn’t have to stop…
BUKOLA : (chuckles)…we could go back and ignore the trial…
KURT : (scoffs)…come on Babe, stop teasing. You know I won’t miss it
for anything…plus you’re a witness…
BUKOLA : oh…I only gave you a way out nau…
KURT : no, you’re only teasing me. You know there are other ways out
Mrs. Akande…
BUKOLA : oh really…?
KURT : of course…like going back after the trial….hmm?
BUKOLA : (chuckles)…Jide, I have to go to work you know, I don’t own
my chamber remember?
KURT : yeah, I know…but they can give you more time to…
BUKOLA : (cuts in)…lover boy…don’t even think about it….
KURT : you know we have to make up for all those years we were apart…
BUKOLA : (laughing)…oh please Jide…
KURT : yes nau…
BUKOLA : anyway can I go and unpack now?...
KURT : hmm…let me think about it…(refusing to let her go)




The trial began the following week and Ken, Lara, Januri, Shagy and
Azu were given a seven year jail term for kidnapping Bukola.

Andrew was given a life term imprisonment for the rape and murder of
Caroline Achibong, while Ken was given 10 years for aiding, abetting
and being an accomplice to the crime and the framing of Jide Akande.

Andy Silva was given life imprisonment for the murder of Teluwo
Olafioye and the framing of Amode in the crime.

Lekan decided to leave the kidnap and murder of his wife and only
daughter after hearing Bolu's story.

Jide Akande's name was cleared just like Amode's name was cleared too.

Bukola and Jide were allowed to take care of Ladi pending the time
Lara gets out of jail. Though Ladi was allowed to visit his mother
frequently.

Jide decided to return $50million to the government and was left with
over $50million more (apart from Assets) from which he kept $5million
each for both Ladi and Bolu, after Lekan declined a portion of
$20million that Jide offered him.

Jide, Bukola and Ladi move into their preferred residence and
celebrated Jide's birthday with their family and friends....)

KURT : I don't know why Uncle does not want to collect this money o...
LEKAN : that money brought me too much sorrow, so I can’t keep it.
CHARLES : (cuts in)...Jide, stop trying to make this man collect this
money from you. He has given you so let it be....please make your
toast...
KURT : (smiling)...okay...(raising up his glass)...my first toast goes
to a wonderful, Angel sent to me by my parents to act as both for me.
You're worthy of being called a role model Uncle. Thanks for believing
in me....(Looking at Lekan)
LEKAN : come on, Jide, I am lucky to have you...(Raising up his glass
of wine)....to Jide, a son I wished I would have had...and to my lost
but found Bolu, who has made me the happiest man today...
KURT : (smiling)....we could work something out, Uncle, you can still
adopt me o....

(Everybody laughs...)
LEKAN : hmm....(Looks at Bolu)
BOLU : Dad, I won't mind an elder Brother...and some younger ones too...
(Everyone laughs...)
KURT : you see! My adopted Brother is giving our father here the
go-ahead to get a wife....
BOLU : yes Bro Jide...
KURT : seriously Uncle, marriage is sweet o...
KOLA : look at him, now that you've started knowing the feel of a
woman, you're saying marriage is sweet, huh?...
KURT : Kola, na you know o...(Turns to the rest)...
BOLU : Uncle Kola, please young people are here o...
KOLA : huh?....you, you want to tell me that....
LEKAN : (cuts in)....where the hell did we get this Kola from....?
STAN : Kola, e don do you o...no spoil the poor boy o...no spoil us...
KOLA : ehn spoil you? Then that means my Granma is a virgin.
(Everybody laughs so loud)...
KURT : please ignore this clown here. So, as I was saying....my second
toast goes to Uncle Charles...for trusting me totally.
CHARLES : (raises his glass of wine)...you're welcome Jide.
KURT : to a Grand father, Baba Amode...
AMODE: thanks son.
KURT: and the two best friends anyone can ever pray for...Stan and Kola....
KOLA: oh...I feel like crying right now...
STAN: (hits Kola and turns to Kurt)...Jide....(Raises his
glass)...anytime Bro...(Winks at him)
KURT: lastly, to the love of my life...
EVERYONE: hmmm....
KURT: (turns to Bukola)...my one and only love, my rib, my heart, my
breath, my thought...
LEKAN: hey! Don't start making the unmarried run out looking for a
wife here o....do all the sweet talks when you people are in your
bedroom....
KOLA: he didn't call me his anything o...
STAN : haha..una be fags?
(Everyone laughs)
BUKOLA: (blushing, she kisses Jide)...this will make people like Uncle
Lekan and naughty Kola, go and get a wife...
LEKAN: look at you, my own eyes are closed, I didn't see the kiss...
KOLA: (laughing)...Uncle, how then did you know it was a kiss?
LEKAN: eh...?....em
(Everyone laughs at him....)


The end....