Poor Cleaner Had A One Night Stand With A Drunk Billionaire, Then This Happened

Poor Cleaner Had A One Night Stand With A Drunk Billionaire, Then This Happened

Mr. Adimula’s room now Schol. What happened? Mr. Okoro just sent me a message. He said I should take fresh towels to Mr. Adimula’s room. Mr. Adimula? Femi Adimula? Yes. Is there a problem, Schol? Everyone at Sterling Group knows that name. People fear it like sickness. Why? That man can end your job with one sentence. He will not even raise his voice. I only want to drop the towels and leave. Use the cleanest ones. Don’t look around. Don’t touch anything. Don’t argue with him. Amaka, is he that bad? He looks at people like he is measuring how useless they are. Be fast. I will. I have lost count of the blows it has taken, what I loved and what I needed, and it left me with the cold. But look at me, still standing here, still breathing through the ache. I have learned that I can bend so far and still refuse to break. They think I’m quiet because I’m… What is it, sir? I’m here to bring you fresh towels. If that’s all, sir, I’ll be going. People. Sir, please let me go. Why are you shaking? I’m not shaking, sir. You are, and I know why you’re really here. Are you one of those people who come into rooms like this, hoping to walk out with something? No, sir. Then why are you here so late? Because I was told to bring towels. Sir, I’m begging you, please let me go. You want to leave? Yes, sir. Fine. But tell me something first. I think I am drunk. Spend the night with me. Sir, what do you want? Name your price. Sir, I don’t understand. Stop acting like you don’t. If you want something, say it. Sir, I really need money. How much? Mommy, I will give you a proper burial. I won’t let them treat you like you meant nothing. Five hundred thousand. I have never done this before, but I don’t have a choice, sir. Don’t worry, I definitely won’t cling to you. I’m not trying to trap you. I just… I need the money urgently. Worth. My mother is gone. I need to settle her burial. You have a bank account? Yes. Say the details. Rea. You’ll get it just like that. Do you want it or not? I do. Look at me. Are you sure? I built this wall. I learn the hard way to.

This is the only way to come. Drink this, sir. What is it? Medicine. Do you want a problem? No, sir. Then take it. Your account details, say it again. I already told you. Say it again. Sterling Bank. Shala Renee Akiwali. You’ll receive the transfer. And listen, don’t mistake this for anything else. I understand, sir. I don’t like noise. I don’t like people who cling. I won’t cling to you. I really need the money, that’s all. So be careful with my heart. Don’t break one. This is the way to pass. Open door. But if you mean careful with my heart. This money is not for me. It is for my mother. Mr. Kimalli, the balance is still unpaid. Please give me time. I will find the money. You are sending another one until one person answers me. It is cleaner work. Are you sure? I need the job, sir. I will do it. Mommy, I will settle this burial. I will do it properly. I will make sure you rest in peace. Sir, the young woman from the Akinwali family has gathered the five hundred thousand for the burial, so she chose a spot in your family burial grounds, the corner section. It won’t disturb anything. That space is available. Let her buy it. Thank you, sir. Also, today is the Memorial Day for your late grandfather. The family has already confirmed they’ll be there early. I’ll be there. Yes, sir. Is this the place? Mr. Adamola, no, this cannot be his place. But it is the money I struggled for, the money I shamed myself to collect. It has come back to him. Even death has led me back under his power. Good afternoon, ma’am. Are you Miss Akinwali? Yes. Please follow me. We’ll complete the contract. Full name, please. Shola Renee Akinwali. Shola Renee Akinwali. Please sign here. Okay. Let us pray. Dear Lord, we commit the soul of our departed sister into your loving hands. Grant her eternal rest and comfort her family in their time of sorrow. Amen. May her soul rest in peace. I have lost count of the blows it has taken, what it me. But look at me, still standing here, still breathing through the air. I have learned that I can bend so far and still refuse to break. My daughter, be strong. Your mother has rested. I tried for her. They think I am weak. I can start again.

Hello, good afternoon. Is this Miss Akin? Yes, this is Sterling Group HR. We received your application earlier, and we would like to invite you for an interview. Interview? Yes. When would you be available? I’m available anytime. All right, I’ll send the details to your email. Please check and confirm. Okay, thank you. Maybe I can start over. In this weather, you want to wait outside? I can wait. I said get in. Stay still, sir. I’m fine. You’re always acting like you’re being attacked. I wasn’t. Whatever. One million, one month. So what? One million for one month? You clearly need money. Stop pretending you don’t. Don’t ever talk to me like that again. You slap me? Money doesn’t make you human, Mr. Demola. Don’t think having money makes you superior. Don’t think you can trample on people’s dignity because you have power. You can’t buy control over me. You can’t turn human beings into transactions and still think you are right. Driver, please stop the car. What? Stop, I want to get down. This girl is really something. I built this wall for a reason. Today, I’ll start again every time this world reach. Congratulations, Miss Shola. You were selected. You’ll start immediately. Thank you so much. Work hard, and you’ll do well here. I will, I promise. New employees must attend every session, no excuse. Toby Adenei, you don’t remember me? Toby from school? Yes. Ah ah, so it’s you. I’m shocked. It’s been a long time. You got in, that’s good. Welcome. I can show you around later so you don’t get lost. I’ll appreciate that. Just know one thing, the CEO rarely attends training. He’s always moving around, but new employees must attend, no excuse. Okay, boss. Adola may pass here today. That man does not smile with anybody. Did you say Adola? He owns this company, too? Yes, Femi Adola. That’s the CEO. I slept with the CEO, and I even slapped him. God, will he destroy me? That’s her, that cleaner girl. I heard she used to be a cleaner here, and now she’s suddenly an employee. How, please? We know how some people know how to climb faster than an elevator. So it’s true, they really brought you inside. Excuse me, please, I have to you. You have to what? You’re a cleaner. The cleaning room is where you belong. I’m an employee now. Employee? K, do you even have the qualification to be here, or you think slipping your way into places is work? I’m qualified. I am a graduate, just like you, and you don’t know anything about me. We know enough. Poor girls like you always come with plan. You came to seduce the CEO, Abby. Please move or what.

Boss Chief, good morning, sir. I was just telling her. If you’re done, get out, sir. Did you not hear me? Yes, sir. We’re leaving. Hello, everyone. My name is Chuka. I am the CEO’s personal assistant. First-day requirement, you must add the CEO on WhatsApp. Sorry, it’s a rule. All staff in this department must add him. It’s not in the handbook. Are you challenging me? I’m only saying what is written. Carry on, boss. I was just… If it’s not in the handbook, don’t invent it. Yes, sir. Do your work. Okay. Let me go and pick it. No, it’s just stress. You’re leaving? Yes, just to pick something. I can go with you. Let me accompany you. Thank you. Thank you, but I can manage. It’s private. Okay, no problem. Running to hospital. Hope you’re not hiding something. Move, you’re hiding something. I can tell. How is that any of your business, Ingozi? Miss Shola Akini? Yes. Good afternoon, I’m Dr. Victor Kini. Good afternoon, doctor. Miss Shola, you are pregnant. No, that can’t be it. It only happened once. I took birth control. I took it, I’m sure. Do you still have the pack? I… I don’t have it. The tablets Femi gave me… Do you know what you took? I was told it was medicine. Miss Shola, from what I’m seeing here, it’s possible you didn’t take birth control. What do you mean? Some pills look similar. Some people mistake them. Doctor, are you saying the pills were not birth control? I think they were vitamins. Vitamins? Oh, God. I want to abort it, doctor. I want to remove it. I need you to understand something. Abortion has risks. Even with modern medicine, complications can happen. In an emergency, you could become infertile for life. No, I can’t. I can’t do this. I want the abortion. If you’re sure, we can schedule it. When is the earliest? Sunday afternoon. Okay, you’ll need to pay first and come early on Sunday so you won’t queue. Thank you. I will not cry again, not here. Please, somebody help. Grandpa, please take it easy. Read slowly, I’m fine. Please, let’s take him back inside. He shouldn’t be standing like this. What happened here? Grandpa Williams, you shouldn’t be stressing yourself like this. I said I’m fine. The dosage has changed. No more of the previous morning schedule. He will take it after meals now, three times daily. I’ll write it down properly. You didn’t have to stop for me. I couldn’t just watch you struggle. Your words, the way you spoke to me, it’s rare. Be careful, my dear. I will, sir. Oh, sorry. It’s okay, sir. Miss Shola…

Ah, I’ve killed somebody’s child. Sir, it’s not… This is an accident. I knocked her down. I must take responsibility. You’re stressed, sit, breathe. You see, she’s weak, she almost collapsed. This is my fault. It’s not your fault. I’m just tired, I need to go home. No, you’re coming with me. Sir, you spoke kindly to me, now I’ve injured you. No matter how small, I said I will take responsibility. That is Grandpa Williams for you, he won’t let it go. Just be careful. Call the driver and call Auntie Yi, tell her to prepare the house, I’m bringing someone home. Yes, sir, calling now. I don’t have strength for another fight. Auntie Yi, yes, I’m coming back with the girl, and call Barrister Callu, tell him I want those documents ready. Documents? And call Barrister Callu, tell him I want those documents ready. Documents. What is going on here, grandpa? Why is she here? My grandson, this is the young lady I told you about. What young lady? The one I knocked down at the hospital, sir. I bumped her and she almost collapsed. For a moment, she looked unconscious. It wasn’t that serious. People were shouting. It wasn’t? It was terrible, so I must take responsibility. Responsibility for a small bump? Yes, grandpa, please. No, sit down. I asked questions, but I found out she’s single, and you are single too. So I’ve decided to compensate with you. Tate, what? She will marry you. Grandpa, are you joking? Do I joke with matters of responsibility? I am not marrying anyone. Besides, who compensates someone with another person? You already have Barrister. The contract has already been signed. Signed? On the way here, I sent people to prepare everything. A responsible family doesn’t waste time. He thinks I planned this. My grandson, don’t be wicked. At least apologize properly. Go and bring her a smoothie. A smoothie? Yes, is that not what you young people call it? Go and give it to her, make amends. Sit down, my dear. Thank you, ma. This is not normal. Take. Not again. So you’re acting now? Acting? You and my grandfather planned this. You wanted a secure life, is that it? I didn’t plan anything. Then explain why you’re here. I helped your grandfather at the hospital. He insisted I followed him. Liar. You think I don’t know women like you? You don’t know me. You’re here to secure a home, to trap me. So much for saying you do not cling. I am not trying to trap you. I didn’t even know he was your grandfather until now. Of course you will say that. I don’t want anything from you. Then why are you refusing the smoothie? Because I don’t trust anything that comes with sudden kindness. Grandpa, what is happening? Do you see now? I swear I didn’t… Enough. Grandpa locked us in. Now you must marry me. What? You heard me. My grandfather set this up, whether you planned it or not, and he doesn’t lose. This is not my life. I’m not doing this. You will. You can’t just decide for me. You should have thought about that before you entered my space. I didn’t enter it by choice.

Good morning, my children. Today you’re going to the registry. Bring your ID cards. Grandpa, please. What is it? I’m pregnant, and I cannot marry him. I didn’t plan it. I didn’t even want to keep it. I went to the hospital yesterday to schedule an abortion. Sunday here? Pregnant? Yes. Do you know what this means, Femi? Our family has had eighteen generations of single heirs. I have begged God to let me hold a great-grandchild. Now heaven has answered. But grandpa, I don’t… Say you will remove it again, and if you refuse, I will stop taking my medicine. Let me just go and meet my wife. Grandpa, please. I am serious. Let me die, I’m tired. You will marry my grandson, and you will give birth to this child. If you don’t, I will not drink this medicine again. Fine. Good girl. Let’s be clear. We both know that pregnancy is not mine. What? I saw you take contraception that night. Don’t bring a child from another man and throw it at my feet. He doesn’t know they were vitamins. This is what will happen. A two-year contractual marriage. Contract? Yes. We appear married, but it’s strictly business. This solves both our problems. To outsiders, we are married. We will act like it. We will wear the name. We will appear when needed. And inside… inside, it’s a secret. Timed. No intimacy. No foolish emotions. You will not interfere in my life beyond what my grandfather demands. Why are you doing this? Because my grandfather believes the child is mine. He didn’t just bring you home by coincidence. I am sure he already knows we have met before, and he will destroy everything if I fight him. And after two years? After two years, I pay you twenty million and you leave. If it’s a contract, why must I keep the pregnancy? Because grandpa loves children, that’s the only reason you’re here. If he finds out this baby is his, he will think I planned everything. You’re moving in immediately. Move in? I’ll send people to help you pack. No, pin. Spend freely. I don’t want it. Don’t start acting proud. It’s not pride, I have my own money. It’s not romance, I’m avoiding my grandfather’s suspicion. If you refuse, he will say I’m mistreating you. So keep it. Fine. Just collect the deposit and leave.

You’re late, I’ve been waiting. Sir, I came as fast as I could. My lease is ending, I want my deposit back. A deposit? I didn’t see anything. No refund, sir. Please, I need it. You’re a fine girl. Serve me well, and I’ll return it. I’ll even give you more. Don’t talk to me like that. Get away from me. Remove your hand, mister. Sir, I was just… I said remove your hand. Touch her again, and you beg the police to believe you. Sir, please take him to the station. No, I’m sorry. I made a… My deposit, he hasn’t returned it. You can go home now. What? Do I have to say it again? Next time you’re bullied, remember to call. You’re Mrs. Adimula now. Don’t disgrace the family. My daughter-in-law. Grandpa, I’ve brought you something. These are small things. My grandson is stubborn, but I am not poor. If you are entering this family, you will not enter empty. Grandpa, it’s too much, I can’t. You can, you will. My suitcase. Where are you taking my things? To Femi’s room. Grandpa, please. Grandpa, that’s enough. It is not enough, she is your wife. Sir, I can sleep in the guest room. If you sleep in the guest room, grandpa will scold me until morning. I’m pregnant, I’m uncomfortable, I don’t want trouble. I’m not an animal. You’ll sleep, I’ll sleep. We’ll act like two adults who have sense. Just don’t make grandpa suspicious. Survive this life alone. I knock my face so I learn to call my own. Stop here. Why? People will see. They can see. I’m not hiding a crime. Is that her? Look at her wrist. What is that? It’s mine. A gift? Your own? You stole this watch. Give it back. A limited edition watch. Everybody knows the CEO wears one like this. So tell me, Shola, when did you start stealing? I didn’t steal anything. Then come, let’s go and disgrace you properly. Leave my arm.

Sir, we have a thief in the office. This is your limited edition watch. I caught her hiding it, sir. It’s mine? When did I say I lost my watch? Since you have time to accuse people, you must be very free. Protect your belongings. Don’t let foolish people touch what belongs to you. If you ever put your hands on her again, you will learn what consequences look like. Why does he keep protecting me? Sir, I’ll eat in the cafeteria from now on. Why? To avoid trouble. The issue with the expensive watch grandpa gave me… since this morning, everyone has been staring at me. Come, sir, come. Good afternoon, sir. Show me your food safety reports. Sir, everything is in order. We follow all standards. Then explain why the food smells like yesterday. Sir, it’s fresh. Bring the records, receipts, inspection logs, everything right away, sir. Open that folder. Fake compliance, poor nutrition, cheap ingredients billed as expensive ones. Safety checks done only on paper. Starting tomorrow, you don’t need to come to work. Sir, please, you’re fired. Sir, I beg you, I need this job. Then you should have done it properly. Did you hear the CEO fired the cafeteria supervisor? When has he ever cared about food? Why now? Madam, I’m Auntie Funk. Good afternoon. The boss, Mr. Femi, said I should bring you food. I didn’t ask him. I work for the Adimula family. I have been there for years, and I must say I’ve never seen the young boss care so much about anyone, not since he lost his parents a long time ago. This office is not safe for soft people. If you keep letting people step on you, they will keep stepping. Today is a warning, tomorrow might be worse. You are carrying a child. They just hate you for no reason. Don’t let your eyes always be on the floor. Eat and stand well. Auntie, why is he sending me food? Does he actually care about me? So you think you’re special now? You think you’ve won? I don’t think anything, but I know one thing. What? You are too old to be acting like a bully. You dislike me for no reason. It’s pathetic. I will not be food for anyone again. Shola, how long will you keep avoiding me? Toby, please. Why won’t you accept me? I’m not like these people. You know I have liked you for a while now. Be mine, and I will protect and take care of you. I don’t see you that way. Then I’ll make you see me. What do you mean? And your birthday, I’m going to propose publicly. You won’t forget it. Please don’t.

That is Stella Ibby. Once she enters, everybody adjusts. Even Ngozi’s quiet. She moves like she owns the place. You are Shola? Yes. I have heard about you. At your age, it is normal to have fantasies. Just don’t mistake fantasies for reality, and don’t ruin your future. She didn’t come here for office work. She came to mark territory. I heard Stella is back, the CEO’s fiancé. At least that is what she tells everyone, but Mr. Demola has never acknowledged her publicly. Go under desk. God, please don’t let her see me. Femi, why are you acting strange lately? Say what you came to say. Are you hiding someone from me? Do I need to? What was that sound? Enough. From today, without my permission, you are not allowed to enter this office. Femi, get out. Fine, I’ll leave. Come out. Next time, don’t freeze, think faster. Sort these, deliver them now. That’s not my job. You forget yourself. I’m the CEO’s assistant. When I speak, you move. I only take instructions from my supervisor. Don’t be foolish. In this office, you need to know who can break you. Try it. You think you’re brave because the CEO is looking at you? You’re still nothing. Ngozi, control your people. If I find your people bullying my people again, she leaves. You represent my face. If you’re bullied, fight back. Your old files are in the cold lab. Go and get them now. Now? It’s late. It’s urgent. If the CEO is delayed because of you, you’ll bear the consequences. Okay, I’ll get them. I don’t want trouble tonight. Why are files kept here? This place is too cold. Let me just find the files and leave. No, no, no, no. Hello, anyone there? Oh, wait, stop the door. Hello, is anyone there? Please open the door. Jo, somebody help me. I heard something. Please leave it. Who will enter that lab at this time? Let’s go. Help me, please. No network. Please, am I going to die here? Not that baby, please. Please. She hasn’t returned, and she is not answering her phone. We’ve tried, sir. Femi, a young pregnant woman outside at night is not safe. Where was she last seen? Where was she last seen? Answer him. At the office. I’m going. Has anyone been to the cold lab, sir? Answer me, sir. The lab is too cold, nobody goes there. Open it, sir. We don’t have the key. I won’t say it twice. Find the spare key. Yes, sir, I found it. Should… Open your eyes. Don’t sleep. Don’t you dare sleep. I’m here. You’re not dying here. Call Dr. Victor now. Yes, sir.

I am not leaving. The baby is fine. She needs rest. And this place, this company, your safety system is nonsense. If you don’t speak, people will keep treating you like you don’t matter. Why were you in the cold room? Think deeply, Ngozi. She sent me, Ngozi sent me. Ngozi? Then don’t guess, find proof. Play the footage. Yes, sir. Movement, faces, timing. Keep playing. The lab key was found in the trash. The fingerprint report is back. The prints on the lab key match Ngozi. Say no, that’s not possible. Let her explain, Ngozi. Maybe we should let it go. It’s a misunderstanding. So you want to cover for her? Fine. Choose. Choose what, Stella? The way you are defending her, anyone can tell you also had something to do with it. Either you stay or she stays, only one. Femi, don’t do this. Then Ngozi should go. And you, Stella? Femi, you thought I would save you because you feel entitled to me. You were wrong. Sir, please, I’m sorry. You cannot treat me like this. Watch me, this is not over. Please, I’m sorry. They removed both of them, just like that. So how will you thank me, sir? Thank you is enough. Is it? What else do you want me to say? You’re always trying to disappear. Because disappearing keeps me safe. Not in my space. People have seen the car, the watch, his protection. Now they will watch me harder. That’s her. After Ngozi and Stella, everybody is watching her now. I will do my work and go home, nothing more. Shola, why is he here? Why is Dr. Victor with him? You missed your appointment. I… I got married. And you’re telling me this now? It happened suddenly. And the pills, the ones you thought were contraceptives? I told you, those were vitamins. If you miss the appointment, then the next thing is checkups to be safe. Vitamins? Then the pregnancy may be mine. We’re going to the hospital, sir. I’ve already taken leave for you. You took leave for me? Do you want to argue here? Note, madam, your husband’s number, eh? Are you really husband and wife? You don’t even have his WhatsApp. What kind of question is that? Madam is pregnant. You people are acting like strangers. In your eyes, I don’t even matter. That’s not what… Then prove it. Why does saving his number feel bigger than a phone contact? Congratulations, you’re carrying twins. Twins? Yes, two babies. Two babies? This is no longer just grandpa’s demand. This feels personal. Sit here, sir. Sit. Meeting suspended, thirty-minute break.

Happy birthday, my daughter-in-law. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Shola. Happy birthday to you. Grandpa, how did you know it’s my birthday today? Look at her. Of course, Grandpa knows everything. Sir, wear it for me tonight. I… I… I don’t think I can. We’ll discuss it. It is too beautiful. You wore it. You asked me to. You look beautiful. You don’t have to be afraid of me tonight. I’m not afraid, I’m trying to be. Then talk to me, I want to know you. There isn’t too much to know about me. I grew up with only my mother. No father around. It was always just me and my mother. Then my mother became sick. One hospital bill became another. I had my certificate, but a certificate does not pay for medicine. That was why I took the cleaner job. I do not have too much memory about my childhood, but I know my mother tried her best to raise me. She did everything so I could go to school. And after school, I looked for work, nothing came. That night, I only came with towels. I did not come with a plan. I remembered my mother’s body waiting for burial. I was desperate. I was wrong. I used money to insult your pain. I am sorry for that night. Time, it wasn’t entirely your decision. I was not drunk when I accepted your offer. If you want to know me, listen when I speak, and don’t protect me like I’m property. Then teach me how to protect you properly. Victor, what brings you here so late? I found something. It belonged to someone close to your grandfather. There are clues inside about a long-lost sister. I’ll investigate quietly. Good, because I’ve been looking for my sister for a long time. Why does he look familiar? This is not just gossip, this is a wound. Sir, I don’t need this, pick. I don’t like any of them. Wrap everything, everything, everything. Buy flowers for your girlfriend, sir. She’s my wife. Oh, sorry, sir. Congratulations. You said you didn’t like them. You’re doing too much. Better too much than too little. Or do you want someone else to start buying for you? Who? Don’t pretend you didn’t know me, Shola. Call someone now. Now it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have stopped. She’s okay, stress and exhaustion. She needs rest. When I’m strong enough, I’ll tell him the truth about the base. I want it done fast. A DNA test. Yes, you’re really doing this. I need to know. You think that woman is trying to trap you, Femi Adimula? Don’t start. Enough with the jokes, Victor. Okay, I’ll expedite it.

The children are mine. Why didn’t you tell me? Because you already decided I was a gold digger. I got pregnant from a one-night stand. That is not something I am very proud of. You told me not to trap you from the first day we met. You even gave me birth control, which someone turned out to be vitamins. Then when you found out I was pregnant, you were so sure it wasn’t yours. Then you told me it was only a contract. You told me I would leave after two years. I planned to go with my babies and not disturb your life. Who allowed you, sir? No, Shola, listen to me. I thought you were like other women who come near me with plans, but you’re not. And somewhere along the line, I started seeing it. I have feelings for them, and I have feelings for you, too. I’m taking responsibility, not because of grandpa, not because of the Adimula name, because they are my children and you’re my wife. Today is the department welcome dinner. We should go together. I’m tired. You’re coming with me, it’s not up for discussion. This jollof is fire. We nailed this quarter. Yes, play that highlight, these to many more wins. They came together. Don’t look too much, you may notice. Please, we are all looking. Truth or dare? Yes. Hey, I don’t like games. Kiss the boss. I won’t do it. He drank it. Three. She won’t drink, not in my presence. You left. I needed air. You refuse a kiss, would you want to run away? It’s not like that, Shola. This secret marriage is pointless now, Femi. People will talk. I might lose my job. I’m the boss, nobody can touch you. What? No, but go back inside. Let them talk. I built these walls for a reason. I learned. See this, bossy. Sorry, boss, demo posted. The cold CEO is in love. Oh god, he posted his wife. So Shola is Mrs. Adimula? Is that Toby? What is he carrying? Sunflowers. Please accept these sunflowers. I’ve loved you for so long, Shola. Be mine. Toby, no. I only see you as a friend, and I have someone else I love. No, you’re mine. You’re lying. You just want to shame me. Please don’t do this. Enough. This woman is mine. She is my wife. Your wife? Since when? She is also carrying my children. Children? Twins. Security, let me go. Shut up, come. You didn’t have to do all that. I did. I don’t know how to say the soft. Let’s go home. Every time I tell myself to walk away, I find myself right back where I began. Afraid to start.

I am Mrs. Akin. You were engaged to marry my daughter Gracie long ago. What engagement? Don’t insult me. The promise was made. Now Gracie is back, fulfill it. Madam, please, we can compensate. I don’t want money. This is not about money, we want the promise. My dear, let us be calm. Calm? We made a promise. I will not marry anyone else, my wife is here. You cannot go back on your word and disgrace my daughter. My daughter’s coming in, you will see her. Hello, sister. I don’t want trouble, I just want to be friends. Please don’t be uncomfortable, I really just want peace. Thank you. Stop. Am I… I’m just giving her water. Leave it. Why didn’t you dodge? I didn’t know it was hot. No. I remember this. Gracie had this birthmark as a child. I removed mine at a beauty salon. It was ugly, but Gracie used to say Femi liked the birthmark. She did. She loved mangoes, too. No, Gracie was allergic to mangoes. Yes, she almost died one night when she had mango shakes. Something is not right. Bring mango. Yes, ma. Eat, of course, mom. Shola, try me. I can’t, that’s Grace’s allergy. Could she be my daughter? This mango test is ridiculous. This does not prove anything. It proves you’re a fraud. Enough. We’ll do DNA today. Call Victor, call him now. Mom, Victor, do it. I’ll take the samples now, fast. I know God, let truth speak. The result is clear. Shola is Grace Akin. How did my Gracie become Shola? I don’t understand. The journal explains part of it. This journal belonged to our old family driver. He wrote what he saw the day Grace disappeared, a little girl with a red heart-shaped birthmark. But he never came forward, he just dropped this and disappeared. A white handkerchief with a me stitched on it. Come away from the road. Please help her. Where did you find her? By the accident road. This child is in shock. G Akin, is that her name? Maybe we will send word to the police post. Will her family come if the message reaches them? What is your name, mommy? The shock affected her memory, give it time. Nobody came. The police post said the search went to the big hospital, they never came here. So what will happen to her? For now, she has only you. I don’t know your people, but I cannot throw you away. I will call you Shola because God brought you into my life like a gift. Mommy, who is Akin? That name was on the cloth I found you with. Found me? One day I will tell you everything, not today. My mother had a drawer. There was a handkerchief, AK and me on it. She said she found me with it. The name Akin. What the journal triggered the memory. That is how Grace survived as Shola. My Gracie, my child. I don’t know how to feel. There was an accident when you were little, confusion, a tragedy. You got lost in the chaos. We did our best to find you. Someone recently claimed they found Gracie. I was so happy, I did not confirm. They tricked us. I didn’t know you were here all this time. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I should have found you, I should have known. My mother raised me, she loved me. She was the only mother I knew. I believe you, but I need time. Take time, even if it takes years, I will wait. No, it’s a lie. That result is fake. Nobody can take away my rich life. If I can’t have it, she won’t live. Madam, calm down, she’s going to the police. You will regret this. Cop, remove her from my house. I am Gracie, you cannot throw me away. Move, don’t bring her back here.

I feel tired. I’m here. It feels like destiny. Everything is too much. Then rest inside it. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Destiny is stressing me. And these two, they’re already competing with me for your attention. Jealous man. My wife, from today you are not going to work again. Grandpa, no argument. You will stay home, you will stay home, protect my twins. If she sheds one tear because of you, I will disown you. Grandpa, shut up. Pregnant women come first. And Femi, you must honor your mother’s memory properly. Pay your respects, do your duty. Young master, you are nervous. I am not. Your hand is shaking. Face the flowers. Auntie Funk, where is she? She said she wanted to handle something personal. Her phone is off. Should I send men out? Wait. You disappeared. My phone died, I didn’t mean to. You didn’t answer my calls. I’m here now, let’s get married properly. You think I will forgive you that easily, Femi? You made me worry, you’ll pay for it tonight. Shameless man, romantic punishment. So I just found my sister, and you proposed the next day? You are stealing my sister, man. Femi, you have no shame. I come correcting my mistake. Just don’t bully her. I just found my sister, don’t make me start fighting you. It’s Shola that bullies me now, Femi. You see this man? Leave my granddaughter-in-law alone. Shola Akin. Femi, let me talk first. You entered my life through a mistake, and I turned that mistake into pain. I judged you before I knew you. I am sorry. And yet, you have become my blessing. You gave me peace before I knew how to ask for it. You gave me a family before I knew I needed one. I don’t want any contract marriage again. I don’t want a secret wife. I want a real wife. I’m choosing you not once, every day. Our children, our home. Yes, say it again. I’m here for Mrs. Adimula. Please take care of me from now on. And you too, Mr. Adimula, you are not easy. Good. Now, nobody should stress my granddaughter-in-law again. You heard him. For the first time, I don’t feel alone. You are not alone, not anymore. Our children, our home, our peace. Yes, our peace. Grace, I will not rush you. Thank you, mom. But that is all I need for now. Grace, you calling me mom is more than I deserve now. Thank you, my daughter. You are welcome, mom. My sister, brother, I have waited to say that. I am still learning it. Take your time. I told you, eat and take care of yourself. You did. Now stand well in your own life. She will. You two stand well beside her. Thank you, mommy. Your mother raised a strong woman. She raised me with nothing, but she gave me everything. Listen to me, nobody would treat her like she’s small again. Not in this house, not outside this house. I am no longer alone. Never again. Never again. Mommy, I came back. Thank you for raising me. Thank you for loving me when you did not even know where I came from. You are my mother. You will be my mother. We will honor her. She gave you life twice, first by saving you, then by raising you. I owe her everything. We all do. I should have thanked you while you were alive. You protected my daughter when I could not. You gave her love. May your soul rest in peace. Femi, what is it? The babies, I think they are coming now. Move. Rush her to the hospital. Careful, Femi, please don’t leave me. Never. The first baby is here, it’s a boy. A boy, okay. And the second baby is here, it’s a girl. Thank God.

There is something I must confess, grandpa. I investigated you. I did not meet you by accident. What do you mean? I deliberately approached you at the hospital, grandpa. After your mother’s burial, I asked questions. I asked who the young woman was. I heard you worked as a cleaner to pay hospital bills, mommy. I did what I could, please forgive me. Then at the hospital, I tested your heart. You were carrying your own pain, but you still stopped for an old man. Your kindness touched my heart, grandpa. You manipulated both of us. I guided destiny. You locked us in a room. Destiny sometimes needs a key, grandpa. You are a troublesome old man, but we love you all the same. Finally, somebody said it. Forgive an old man, I only wanted to know if your heart was real. Thank you, grandpa. I go rise, I go rise.