[b]EPISODE 5
Irawo waited outside for more than 5hours, yet his mother and sister hasn't returned.
He decided to check on them at the shop, because he knew since they aren't at home they must surely be there. He trekked to the market which is about 30mins walk, and found his mother and eldest sister discussing happily
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They were pleased to see him, and welcomed him warmly;
MUM: Imagine how big you are now, I can see you guys are enjoying in school.
IRAWO: Not as you think ma, the boarding is pretty annoying sometimes, especially seeing only guys. That is why I missed sister Abiodu alot
ABIODU: Look at your corn head, so you prefer a mixed school eh? Well thank God you have successfully finished your SSCE.
MUM: You both like quarrelling alot. Now that Irawo is back we can now concentrate on how Abiodu will go to the university, you know she sacrificed her school for you to round up first
IRAWO: Yes mama
MUM: So its time for you to sacrifice for her, we will both work hard to raised money that we will be sending to her just as she did for you
IRAWO: I have no problem with that, I will see my friends to get update on the best paying job in town
ABIODU: I don't like those your so called friends oo, especially Eli
IRAWO: Sister Abiodu you have started oo, what did Eli do again?
ABIODU: I heard he has brought a cult group to the town, people call them 'Vikings' some call them Red boys
MUM: Abiodu I don't like hearing things like this, are you sure of what you are saying? Because that boy looks innocent and always stop-by, to greet me whenever he is passing
ABIODU: Mama! I know what I am saying, just warn your son not to near them
IRAWO: I can't deny my friends, I will make research myself.
They were still discussing when a customer approaches the store;
CUSTOMER: Who dey sell?
IRAWO: Madam na we oo, Watin I go give you?
CUSTOMER: I need smoked fish
IRAWO: Okay, abeg select the one you like. This side own na N120, this other side na N200 while those ones na N400
CUSTOMER: This fish cost oo, how much last for this one when you say na N200?
IRAWO: Na N200 last oo, but I see say you won really buy, so collect am N180
CUSTOMER: Okay give me two
Irawo collected a nylon bag (black cellophane) and put the fish inside. He collected money from the woman and handover what she bought to her.
Abiodu and their Mother were surprised with Irawo sales;
ABIODU: Something that worth N150 you sold it for N180
IRAWO: How will I know na? Things are cost now so I thought they have added money to it. You would have told me na, so assuming I sold it lesser than N150 you would have kept quiet
MUM: You and your sister won't stop surprising me. Abeg start packing let's go home.
They packed all the things they shaded and locked up the store.
They were the first to closed from the market that day.
Irawo was happy to be with his family again. He so much love the unity among them, he never knew he was an adopted child to the family as they treated him with much love.
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Reaching home, Mrs. Anneth prepared a special vegetable soup for her son who just returned from school.
They all ate together and gisted thereafter.
Irawo took permission from his mother to take a walk, and visit some friends down the street. The mother allowed him, granting him just an hour which he must keep to.
He happily rushed out of the house, and found himself in the street.
His plan was to meet up with his friends and discuss about any available job he can engaged himself with. Little did he know that he will meet a pretty rich damsel, that will give his life a U-turn...
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Irawo was in haste to meet up with Eli, who was his best friend while in primary school, before he went to the boarding school.
He was so focused on his movement but was carried away, when he saw a power bike that drove passed the road with full speed. His mind then was to have one someday.
He was still having an imaginary picture of the power bike, when he mistakenly walked into a muddy water.
The water splashed on a slim good looking young girl who was about 17-18yrs of age. She was really bittered as she stand still not knowing the best action to take;
IRAWO: I'm really sorry dear
GIRL: Really! Sorry my foot. You just spoil my day, how on earth can I go to the saloon like this?
IRAWO: It was a mistake
GIRL: Ohhh! Shut that trap you call mouth, What a disgusting fellow...
IRAWO: I can clean it up
**walking towards her to whip off the dirty water on her white trouser**
GIRL: Back off! I don't like it, when filthy guys like you gets closer to me
She sighed and went her way.
Irawo was shocked with the embarrassment, he memorized the insultive words the girl used on him for almost 2 minutes before he became himself.
I knew the girl was from a rich family, hence her rudeness. However, he hoped to apologise to her something.
He continued his intended movement until he got to Eli's compound...
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TO BE CONTINUED....[/b]