She was travelling to Lagos for a work-related meeting and would be there for about a week.
It was a boring three weeks…most of the things they taught us, I already knew. The Training School was in Captain’s neighborhood and I hated that. It was one of my major reasons for moving to Abuja and not wanting to be in Lagos. During our lunch breaks, I would stay put in class while other members of my team were exploring the area or going out to eat.
As promised, Deola visited me twice at the Bank’s Guest House; before she returned to Abuja…she said she would like for us to be friends again and also needed me to help her get closer to God…I liked that part.
She wanted my address in Abuja so she could visit but I didn’t have my own place yet so I promised to let her know as soon as I got a place.
Folahan was still helping to find a decent accommodation but I could not afford the areas he wanted for me. Although he was willing to assist financially, I didn’t want him to…I advised him to invest the money instead. Before I left Abuja, I had to move most of my stuff to his place because I would still be in Lagos on the day we’re supposed to hand over the keys to NCCF and I didn’t want to leave Tokunbo in charge of my things. Jealousy apart, she was not given a permanent position at her place of primary assignment which meant she had to return home.
Deola then asked if I didn’t mind renting a room in a 3-bedroom flat, as a cheaper option…there was an extra room in the flat she was staying and she could give me a very good deal.
A good location, furnished, pretty close to my office and would save me a lot of transportation money.
“And you get to drag me to church…” Deola added
I liked the idea…but I could not commit to it yet. I promised to discuss it with Folahan and get back to her.
“Ok o…let me know your decision as soon as possible. I have people that are interested and I don’t want to hold it if you won’t end up taking it”
About a week after that discussion…Folahan called me early in the morning. It was a Thursday morning and asked
“Who is Deola?”
To be continued
