Must Read: A SECOND CHANCE - Season 1 - Episode 92

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Must Read: A SECOND CHANCE - Season 1 - Episode 92

Gilbert knocked on the gate several times before it was opened by the gateman.

‘good evening’ Gilbert greeted taking a quick look inside the compound.
‘na who you dey find?’ the hausa man asked in pidgin without even bothering to answer Gilbert’s greetings.
‘i’m looking for one slim, fair tall lady that lives here. Her name is Amaka or Amy, anyone you know’ Gilbert said.

The fat looking yoruba man regarded him for a while in confusion before remembering who he was talking about.
‘oh! Sisi eko? Any problem?’ he asked.
‘no problem, is she in?’ Gilbert asked.
‘yes, she just drive enter, come inside’ the gateman said opening the gate wider for Gilbert to enter.

Gilbert entered with a smile playing on his lips.
‘thank you’ he said and just as he moved a step further, he stopped, turning to the gateman ‘where is her flat?’ he asked.
‘that one wey red motor park front of. Na her motor be that’ the gateman said.
‘alright. Thanks once again’ he said and left.

******

Amy returned home feeling very tired, immediately she inserted her keys into the keyhole and opened the door, she quickly fell into a cushion in the sitting room and took off her shoes, gasping for breath.

She switched on the television to watch her favourite soap opera which started five minutes ago before she could shower , prepare dinner and sleep off.

No sooner had she switched on the television set and fixed her eyes on the tv when she heard a knock on the door.

She was surprised because she wasnt expecting any visitors and Alice would not come to her house by this time, at least her father’s burial was that day. After returning from the funeral of Fred, she went to her fiance’s house, Kelvin and spent sometime there before returning home.

When another knock landed on the door, she staggered on her feet to the door and opened it.
‘hi Amy’
She took deep look at the uninvited guest and was shocked to the marrow when she saw Gilbert.
‘Gilbert?’ she asked with uncertainty.
‘good evening dear, wont you let me in?’ Gilbert answered with a smile.
‘for what?’ Amy wanted to ask but decided not to. Afterall. He hadnt done any wrong to her, the only wrong he did was to keep bugging her friend for her love.
‘come in’ she said opening the door wider as Gilbert entered proudly while Amy locked the door.
‘have a seat’ she said trying to be as polite as possible.
‘thanks’ Gilbert said as he sat down and crossed his legs with a smile on his lips.

Amy also took a seat opposite him.
‘hmm, so do what do i owe this august visit?’ she asked ‘and how did you even find my place?’
Gilbert smiled and rubbed his palms together.
‘it isnt necessary to know how i found this place you know’ he said.
‘hmm, so what is necessary?’ she asked.

He smiled broadly and stood up moving towards her.
‘hmm, you want to know?’ he asked seating close to her and grabbing her hands.

Amy slowly snatched it from his hand an stood up.
‘yes….i do want to know what brought you here’ she said with her voice a little stern.
‘babe chill. Look, if you want to be nice, i will be nice, i do not want to use force on you but remember that you can force me to do so’ Gilbert said.

Amy scoffed ‘are you threatening me or what?’

Gilbert stood up with a smile ‘oh no dear, i’m not threatening you, i would never do such. At least, not to the friend of my love’
‘cut the crap Gilbert. Abeg, just leave my house.

I dont like the tone of your voice. Its kindha annoying’ Amy said as Gilbert moved closer and she moved back.
‘i should leave your house?’ Gilbert asked.
‘Yes do and please dont come any closer’ Amy warned and Gilbert stopped moving thinking of his next line of action.
‘okay, but just hear me out please?’ he pleaded in such a way that melted Amy’s house.
‘okay, but you must promise to be a gentleman okay?’
‘i will’ he said, smiled as his plans were working

*****

‘wh….where did you get thi…..s thing from?’ Kofo stammered as tears began to stream down her cheeks as she sa the photo of her beloved father and mother.
‘under your bed’ Alice said sobbing.
‘why are the pictures of only late people be in this briefcase and why are the pinned with heavy nails?’ Kofo asked ‘hope its now what i’m thinking?’
Alice looked up at her. ‘what are you thinking mum?’
‘that….that…..probably…..maybe…just maybe….’ Kofo just couldnt get the words out of her mouth.

Alice scattered the briefcase and brought out a single key. She took it, raced towards the door and Kofo followed her briskly. Angela was about to follow when Kofo stopped and turned to her.
‘its a family matter so please stay out of this!!’ she warned sternly ‘you dare not cough a word of any of this to anyone, am i clear?’
‘ye….yes ma’ Angela replied.

Kofo sighed and went after Alice and found the door open and went inside.

Immediately she entered inside, she heard a loud bang and the next thing she saw was Alice lying unconciously on the floor with foam gushing out of her mouth.