Lekki Sisi - S01 E54

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Lekki Sisi - S01 E54

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 54

A police officer appeared in front of our cell.

‘Who is Tinuke!’

I sat up. ‘That’ll be me.’

The police officer unlocked the gate. ‘You are free to go. Oya come out.’

Adunni and I stood up and faced each other. I wish I could whisk her out of the cell. We hugged. When I pulled away, there were tears in my eyes. She had tears in hers too.

‘I’ll be praying for you.’

She nodded. ‘Thank you.’

I waved her goodbye and left with the police officer.

At the counter, Patrick was chatting with one of the officers while Monica and Tola stood towards the entrance. Tola’s hands were across Monica’s shoulders as they talked.

When Patrick raised his head and saw me, he moved away from the counter and pulled me into his arms. Tola shouted for joy and ran towards me. Monica just stood at the entrance, watching us. Patrick thanked the officers and we left the station.

Outside, three cars were parked. I recognized one of the cars as Funmi’s Ford Ranger. The one she had taken me in after that hangout at the restaurant. I wondered where Ronke and Susan were now. How long had it been since I went to that church? Wale, Mercy, Funmi and a woman I’ve not met stood beside one of the cars. They were all excited to see me and that left me puzzled.

Wale led me to the woman, the only face strange to me.

‘Tinuke, this is my wonderful sister-in-law.’

‘We call her Mimi.’ Patrick added. ‘Kai, Tinuke, She breathes rhema. She is a woman of God.’

Her smile was beautiful. There was something about her that immediately drew me to her.

‘Since she married my brother, his life has not remained the same. My brother is now very soft and gentle.’ Wale added.

Tola clapped her hand. ‘Have you seen where Mimi is dishing out word of knowledge. I want to be like Mimi when I grow up.’

Funmi’s hands were around Tola’s waist. She was laughing so hard it made me wonder the story behind her sudden friendship with Tola.

Mimi shook her head. ‘Don’t listen to them. I’m just God’s daughter as you are.’ She hugged me. ‘I’m happy to finally meet you.’

Having all these people around me after what had happened, embarrassed me. it would have been easier to deal with disgust and irritation, but not this show of affection.

‘There is an extra room in my house, if you need a place to stay.’ Mimi said.

I smiled, wondering how she knew I was battling with where to go from there.

‘My house is opened too. But Mercy now lives with me. We can still manage together, if it’s fine with you.’