Torns

Episode 47

She noticed the security guard the instant he came to stand by the window.

“Tanko.”

“Yes aunty.

“Were you able to speak to my dad?”
“No. Aunty Folake didn’t allow me to see oga.

She said I will lose my job if I don’t return to my post.”

Her face turned red, “Didn’t you tell her that I wasn’t feeling fine?”
“I did. She said that you were lying.”
Her eyes smarted with tears. What was wrong with her sister? How was she going to get out?
The pain in her tummy multiplied. She groaned and limped towards the bed. She lay on her side and dialed Dante’s number.

“Hello, did they let you out?”
“The little witch sabotaged my plans.”

“I am at the airport. I will be in Lagos in the next three hours. Please hang in there. I am on my way love.”

Relief flooded her, “Okay, hurry,” she cut the call and wrapped her arms around her slim frame.

The heavy music coming from the sitting room shook the walls. It reignited the ache in her head with vengence. She placed a pillow over her head and began to cry.