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Previously…Ama.“That man is very rich o. I have friends who have friends. He runs businesses that give him money but, he doesn’t bring it out in the open because of the way people have stereotyped pastors, believing them to be people that should only do church work. I’m made to understand that even in the Bible, Paul collaborated in business with a tent maker even while he was preaching the gospel. But anyways, the most popular business he owns a part of is gird store. The one that sells merch that everyone wears and he wears it too. How do you think he even has all the merch even before they are released. He owns a part of it. Some businesses he runs, he puts other faces behind them and just runs it from behind the scenes. So yes the man is really humble I can assure you.” Femi added.“I wonder where you get stories about this man sha.” I asked him. He knew much more than me who had been following hims for a long time.“Well, I talked to Banky. He told me a few things. Akah too kno
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Previously..."Well we got scars now. I'm still figuring out how to live with them. Hiding them is one thing I cannot ever do though." He said.I subconsciously found myself touching my own scars."Yeah, me too. I've decided not to hide them anymore. They are a symbol of strength and the shit that I had to overcome." I said, tears filling my vision.I saw Femi looking at me with admiration in his eyes. He smiled when he caught my eye. "That's good. You guys sha have to get going so that mummy will not call you Femi. If she does, you sef you know what will happen.""Yeah I know and I don't have strength for her scolding so let's go baby." Femi said."Alright its good to see you Kola." I said and Femi and I headed out ready to see his parents.———Femi.We got to my parents' door and I sighed. Ama was still nervous. I could feel it. I understood her. Even though there was nothing to be nervous about, I still understood her. Nollywood and romance movies didn't make this any easier.I squ
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Previously...Femi."His name is Pastor Emmanuel Iren dad. He's the lead Pastor of Celebration Church International. That's where we worship." I said."Worship? You go to church now?" My mum exclaimed."Yes I do. It's a crazy story actually." I said."Did she bring you to the church?" My father asked."No she didn't. I didn't even realise it was her church at first dad." I said "God lead me there and since I listened to what he told me I've actually known peace. When I told Ama the story that was when she told me that this was the church she attends." I told them. I had a feeling that I knew where this was going and I wanted to stop it but I was ready to stand my ground and push back on whatever it was they were trying to drive at."I think you should wed in the family church, like you almost did the last time." My dad said.I didn't understand him. He was being very cold today and I didn't understand the reason why."Dad, with all do respect, this is our wedding. I just told you that
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Previously....Ama."What is happening here?" Femi said, coming into the patio."I was just gisting with our new wife. She's amazing by the way. I wonder how God saw you worthy." His mother said.My jaw dropped. That was such a drag. "Well I asked God that everyday mom. She's unreal." He said and smiled at me."Anyways Amarachi my darling can you go inside so I can have a chat with your husband." She asked."Oh sure." I said and got up. Femi kissed my cheek and I went in to greet his father.———-Femi.Ama went to the patio with my mother while I stayed inside with my dad after dinner. He said he wanted to speak with me on something.I sat with my dad in the living room with a wine glass in my hand."Alright so what do you want to talk about?" I asked. Knowing my father he just wanted to be sure that I was not playing around with her. "O mọ nigbati o sọ fun mi pe o ti dabaa fun ọmọbirin kan Emi ko rii pupọ si nitori daradara Mo ro pe o jẹ ọkan ninu awọn ere rẹ lẹẹkansi ṣugbọn ni bayi
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Previously..Femi."Tunde is changing slowly. He's taking inspiration from me thankfully. He does not have a steady girlfriend now but ṣugbọn a kò tii ri i pẹlu awọn obinrin fun igba diẹ. Mo ro pe o fẹ ifẹ bayi. ife gidi (but he has not been seen with women for a while. I think he now wants love. real love)" I said."That is nice to hear. Anyways that reminds me Tunde sọ fun mi nipa kikọ awọn eka ile-iwe ni Abuja. bawo ni iyẹn ṣe yẹ lati lọ? ṣe o ti pari? (Tunde told me about the building of school complexes in Abuja. how is that supposed to go? have you finalized?)" he asked."Yes 'em. Now we are just trying to recruit staff. o mọ pe a nilo awọn eniyan diẹ sii lati kọ nitori bayi ijọba fẹ lati faagun si gbogbo orilẹ-ede dipo Abuja nikan. a yoo ni lati bẹwẹ awọn ọwọ diẹ sii. (you know we need more people to build because now the government wants to expand to the whole country instead of just Abuja. we will have to hire more hands.)" I said."Okay, LinkedIn and Work Nation are you
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Previously…“Better, because that girl seems very brilliant. The world needs people like her actively working to make it better. Her being a business analyst is also very good for her. Treat her well because if I hear any form of ruckus, o yoo ri awọn miiran apa ti mi (ruckus, you will see the other side of me)” my mom said in a stern manner.I didn’t remember the last time she warned me like this. She was quite taken with Ama and was now protective of her.“I won’t, I promise. Seems like Ama is the new favorite around here?” I said jokingly. My mother smiled.“Well, iwọ ni o mu bọọlu ti oorun wa nibi (you’re the one that brought that ball of sunshine here) how did you expect me not to fall in love. I’m sure your dad is fighting it but he will fall too.” She said. I grinned. I was glad this was really going well. “I’m glad you like her. I knew this would happen anyways.” I said.“Let’s go and see what’s going on inside shall we?” My mom said.“Okay mom.” I stood up and went in with h
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Previously…Ama."Okay that sounds good. Why did your company not give you a new role to manage the project you pitched as its project manager? It would have helped you a whole lot." He said."Yes but I was fired before any of that could happen." I said."Fired? Why?" He asked.I didn't know what to tell him.————Ama.I decided to tell the truth. Even if the truth was quite truly embarrassing. “Sir, to be honest with you, I was set up by my ex boyfriend. The same person that plan my kidnap. He took pictures of me and Femi on the beach how, I do not know. He took them and sent it to the HR department in my place of work. There’s a rule that says that no staff should frolick with a client or another staff. Anyone who is caught would be immediately fired. At that point, Femi and I weren’t even together yet. I only accepted to be his girlfriend after I was fired. My boss couldn’t do anything and compensated me with an advance salary. So that’s it.” I told him.“Wow, that’s tough. Who is
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Previously…Ama.“Hello Mr Fapson. Good day.” Shawn spoke with his business voice. I fought the urge to laugh.“Shawn how are you?” He asked.“I’m fine and Dandy, and you sir?” He asked.“I am fine. Recovered fully by God’s grace. Shawn what is this I’m hearing about you firing Amarachi because of picture abi Kini wọn sọ pe paapaa jẹ? (what did they say it even was?)” he said.“Sir, I’m really sorry. I know she’s your daughter in law now and you’re probably super pissed but I want you to know that it was not my doing at all.” He said with panic in his voice. I wondered what hold that Femi’s nfather had on him because I always thought he was just someone that worked with Tuwomi. He was not someone that spoke like this no matter who it was, except with Radike. He was a pool of goo with her but even then, he still carried his charisma and confidence.“Okay, so now here is what I want you to do. You’re bringing her on as the project manager for that Lays project, do you understand me? Ho
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