school uniform as I tried tying my cardigan

, Busola." They waved back instead. My siblings were at the dinin

d, Tosin, will you take

cereal in the cupboard a

u two to school today,"

n? I looked over to my Mum and saw she was surprised as I was. Like the now Mr Johnson we knew did not give a damn about looking goo

t black gown and heels. Her hair was combed and bound in a ponytail, not leaving a

as there.

similar to a slut which changed the look on my mothe

coffee and I squeezed her hands.

e to take you to school," he r

efore they followed him out. I was go

an't

ks on the dining table, I felt my Mum hug me fr

"It's okay, Mum. I'm used to it_ no, getting used to it. He hates me now. Having you, grannie and my sibli

d smiled. "Sadl

gave her a

some of my stuff. My laptop mostly. If you h

, Mum, seriously."

c husband spends his little money on unnecessary things. I don't have a clue as to w

being jealous. "Mum, you don't have to s

t? But..." sh

thing but not your laptop. I

ur whole thing," grannie s

her. "and am not selling any

ar that." S

gotta go." I kissed them

a doubt that the rain was going to fall. The sudden change of weather and clouds made it obvious. I ran as far as my legs could take me before I saw the b

e. Happily, I exhaled and hopped in the back. This was good timing sent from an angel above. Though t

h." I couldn't hide how much I appreciated being

" Mr David said

ame even made him more of a businessman. From my observation, I knew Toyin was close to his Father. While she r

stopped in front of the

while Toyin leaned and pecke

backpack on the ground, untied the cardigan around

our face. You can face anyone who wants

y and do." I raised

, we deal with them or what do you think?" She looked at me, right back in the eyes not getting the messages I was giving her. "Oh, come on! I will just deal with them, not kill them." She snorted. "There is nothing to worry a

ll, kinda happy. The first teacher to teach us this morning did not show up, she was in the staff room like

. I sat by the window side, Toyin was listening to music beside me with eyes closed. Even though she wasn't sleeping, I knew she was in her world. She had he

olling through something on her. phone. She was reading as usual. I didn't have to take a peek before I knew she was

was ten months. I didn't even remember such a thing happened until my mother told me recently when we were discussing him_yeah, It was something we did to convince us he was still a good guy beneath his facade behaviours. My M

to Mr Johnson's warnings to get inside before I catch a cold. He had even called me some sweet names that didn't budge me. Fro

way, making him chase me and from the video, I saw that he enjoyed it.

You stubborn baby of mine," I heard h

other say to us. "Don't you think so baby Bayo

h and lower teeth, calling, "Mama, mama," with laughter whi

ute. Unfortunately, there was nothing nice underneath the facade of his behaviour, what we were now seeing was his tr

. She wiped the tears that came from my eyes. I d

said and I smiled. "Now you need to get hold of yourself and decline those tears from coming

to Victoria who gave me a

you give me tha

e and saw the seat was e

m. She told me,

ers were playing chess while a few were reading. We weren't going to do anything today in school but were

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la's house and her Mother o

said, grinning along as she close

ou, ma'am?

nd you?" sh

en though I wasn't fine d

m, doing God know

thank

oor. Immediately, Bisola quickly jumped on h

sin." Toyin sighed. She began

that we all knew. A look with the head jerked toward the door. That was the sign. We mostly used that whenever

isola asked, breathing he

... and I rarely knock at your door befo

end, right?" Bisola

d thought I would d

to gulp down the bottled w

ou guys

in was finally calmi

ou saw a ghost. Tell me what's up," I sai

now," Bisola said, t

ocking. Does that also

said as she came

ing in that way. It won't h

!" Bisola said, struggling with

you are naked

t, " Toyin i

g immoral? Or illegal? You two aren't... Hmm...

hey asked in s

Tosin? What made

oyin said, col

acting weird." I

comfortable," Bisola comp

what, screw it. Get up. The door is locked

re abou

like she is a baby,

comforter and stood in my presence. She rol

r body. "Well... You are

aring a sports bra and

So what are you hiding now?"

he turned Bisola's back to m

la. Left scapula. I stood up and touched it. It was bea

" Toyin asked

l. It's pretty amazing! When did yo

y mum is home!"

was when she got i

mily knows you've g

and Toyin. You guys are my fa

onse. "So when are you gett

I will let you know

where did you ge

oup I’m in,"

ad. So I was right. It was something

Toyin

rce you or something

hing you get when you want to. No pressure. We mostly get it when

Bisola," Toyin warned and Bis

" I rolled

said as she yanked her pink t-shirt from the bed before

n the door and Biso

s." She pee

What do y

ld me my Mum wanted to speak wit

cked the things I want to_ you know what_inside the carton... You are we

a look that asked

said with a smile before hanging u

that's nice. You didn't mention that before,

lan this," B

, I k

ll tell my Dad about it." Toyin said and

Mum, she

e has the day off. She

?" I looked at Toyin. "He is bringing mine, so I was thinking if

is still home. She could

asked as she typed on her phone. Pro

our group to me?"

y? A cop?" Toyin th

throw a pillow at a prin

asked and threw ano

e." I jumped on Bisola and start

ne with my peripheral vision bef

inutes without not know

e been running for a week nonstop!" Mrs Adeniji

rating!" Bisola said and shov

e in one minute ago. He brought yours a

Toyin said with

u, ma'am,

further, "You guys should help yourself to whatever you see in the kit

t up and gave her Mum a k

eaving, don't send me out of my house,