contract - Season 1 - Episode 8

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 8

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“Well, meet me at the Oriental Hotel,
presidential suite. My lawyer would meet us
there.” He said.

“Yes the money is still the same.”
“No, I’m not going to sleep with you. I said
that already.”

“My doctor would check you first, in the
morning.”

“Alright. See you there.”
He looked at Joseph with a huge grin
plastered across his handsome face. “What
did I tell you, ehn?”

“You’re not normal.” Joseph shook his head.
“Whatever. Did you prepare the contract”
Tobi asked hopefully. “Yes, sadly.” Joseph
huffed.
“Don’t be such a spoil sport. It’s a perfect
plan. And everyone goes home happy. I get
a little girl, my mother gets a grandchild and
finally leaves me alone, and pretty Abena
gets her money. Everybody wins!” He said
triumphantly.

“Okay okay, whatever. But you’re going to
enter wahala. You’ll probably fall in love
with the girl or something.” Joseph joked.
“Haha. Very funny.” Tobi retorted with a
straight face.

“Just come to the hotel on Monday and
stop saying rubbish.” Tobi instructed.
“Whatever.” Joseph said dismissing the
subject with his hand.

…
“Wow. This place is… do you come here
often?” Abena asked as she walked into the
suite. She couldn’t mask the surprise on her
face, but Tobi looked bored. It was obvious
he was used to it.

“Only when I have important meetings in the
area.” He said in a monotone voice.
“So this is important?” She asked still taking
in her surroundings. “Yes it is. Now stop
staring and come in.” He ordered sharply.
“Calm down. Nawa oh.” She frowned and
walked past him.

Joseph was sitting on one of the couches in
the suite, and two other couches were
there, diagonally positioned from it on both
sides. There was a chandelier in the middle
of the room and a flat screen tv opposite
the three-seater couch were Joseph sat. A
dining table was seen, a little distance from
the couches, and she could spot a mini bar
in a corner.

“Can I have something to drink?” She asked
nervously. “Of course. Just no alcohol.
You’re going to be carrying my baby.” He
said dryly.

After having a glass of orange juice, they
sat at the dining table, Tobi and Joseph on
one side, while Abena shifted uncomfortably
at the other side.

“So, my doctor has checked you out. He
says you’re good-”

“I don’t see why that was necessary. What
did you think? That I was malnourished? I
have HIV? Or that I’m barren?” She
interrupted him bitterly, already fed up with
his rude attitude.

“Let’s just get this over with. Joseph is my
lawyer. He’ll go over the details of the
contract for you.” Tobi stated ignoring her
outburst.

“Why? Because you think I can’t read?”
Abena narrowed her eyes at him.
“Well you’re not exactly fully educated, but
it’s because you don’t have a lawyer
present.” Tobi retorted loosing his patience
quickly.

“Whatever. Joseph, please go on.” She
turned to Joseph who tried his best to look
as professional as possible. He wasn’t okay
with the plan, and he felt bad for the pretty
girl who sat across him.

Joseph cleared his throat before looking at
her. “Okay, it’s simple. You’ll be paid 40
million naira to have Mr. Ademi’s baby.
You’ll be paid 10 million once you conceive,
10 million in your third month, 10 million in
your sixth month and the final 10 million
when you put to bed. Apart from the 40
million naira, you’re not entitled to any
allowances, your hospital bills are already
paid for-“