ALL IN THE NAME OF LOVE - Season 1 - Episode 27

6 years ago

ALL IN THE NAME OF LOVE - Season 1 - Episode 27

Cynthia stopped a bike and negotiated with bike rider, then dropped in front of her residence after some minutes. She then walked briskly, directly to Tunde’s mother apartment, and knocked on the door.

“Yes, who is it?”

A masculine voice that needed no authentication echoed out from inside.

“It’s me, Cynthia.”
“Oh, Aunty! I’m coming.”

Tunde rushed to the door and unbarred it.
They both exchanged pleasantries with enthusiasm before Tunde ushered her in.
Tunde offered her a seat and proceeded to his mother’s room to get her informed about the presence of Cynthia. He came out a minute later, then said, “she will join you in a couple of minutes” and then moved to the bar, took a non-alcoholic bottle of wine with a glass and dropped it on a stool, then put it in front of Cynthia.

“You shouldn’t have bothered yourself since I’m not new here.” Cynthia said silky.

Tunde smiled. He was about to say something when his mother surfaced.

“You’re welcome Cynthia.” Tunde’s mother said, and have a seat too.

“Tunde, you will have to excuse us.” She added.

“Aunty, I will love to see you later.” Tunde said to Cynthia.

“Alright dear.” Cynthia replied.

Tunde winked her and left for his room.
Tunde’s mother started her words by thanking and appreciating Cynthia for the service she had rendered her and for granting her call despite the grudges. And then pleaded to Cynthia to save her soul from emotional turmoil she was going through.

“Cynthia, I’m scared! My mind is not at rest. And with the look of things, if the legs of the corpse we buried finally expose, only God knows what’s going to happen. And before that, I think we have to take preventive measures.”

Tunde’s mother said.

Cynthia knew her plight. She knew what she meant, but she wouldn’t stop pretending. She wanted her to hit the nail on the head before addressing the issue.

“Ma, sincerely, I couldn’t get you right. Could you just unfold what exactly you want me to do or offer you?” She said with innocent face.

Tunde’s mother wasn’t comfortable with how Cynthia was addressing the issue. She knew Cynthia understood her plight but only trying to play upon her intelligence. And this made her mind went extra miles, thinking on how to get rid of her as suggested by Shade’s mother, probably when she accepts and finishes the assignment she is intending to give her.
If one wanna catch a monkey, he or she has to act like monkey. Tunde’s mother swallowed her pride and pretended as if everything is okay. Prostrating for dwarf in order to collect something from him or her doesn’t make you a dwarf, the moment you get whatever you needed and stand up, you will be taller than him or her again. And this was exactly what Tunde’s mother did. She moved closer to Cynthia and went down on her knees to plead, though Cynthia rejected the action.

“No, no, no, ma! You can’t knee down for me ma. Who am I to accept that? Ma, it seems you’re getting me wrong. I’m just here, but I don’t know why I’m here. I’m for you. And I will always ready to bail you out if what you want me to do is within my capabilities. Please, just tell me the exact thing you want to engage me on.”

Cynthia said, pulling Tunde’s mother up.
“You were trying to suggest to me the other time on what to put in place so as to keep the secret, but you later deviated from it and left the matter unaddressed. I would love if we could finalize the issue now and take necessary action immediately.” Tunde’s mother couldn’t help herself than to speak out her mind.
Cynthia took a deep breath. She then bowed her head and took some minutes silence.

“Ma, I don’t know how you’re going to feel about what I wanna suggest which I believe it could only be the way out.” Cynthia finally spoke.

“So far it’s going to be the way out, then I’m ready.” Tunde’s mother responded with tremble in her voice.

Cynthia heaved heavily, with her head still bowed. After some minutes, she raised her head with her eyes widely opened, making contact with that of Tunde’s mother.

“We will have to eliminate Baba Awo and his son, and probably Shade, your friend’s daughter if possible.” Cynthia dropped the bombshell. Then watching Tunde’s mother keenly to read her reaction on the suggestion.

“Haaaa!”

Tunde’s mother shouted unconsciously and quickly covered her mouth herself with her own hands. She was shocked. Fear gripped her. Her heart beat raised and beats very fast that one can easily hear the resonance of the vibration.

“Shade’s mother suggested to eliminate Cynthia and Shade while Cynthia suggested Baba Awo and his son, coupled with Shade. Both suggested Shade, though Shade’s mother didn’t know that her daughter is the girl in question. God! What should I do? Yes, Cynthia suggestion is right. Even that of Shade’s mother. But won’t I be an ingrate?” Tunde’s mother asked rhetorically. She was confused and in dilemma.

“Cynthia, please, I have to think and digest this. I will get back to you later in the day. I’m very sorry for disturbing you.” She concluded and then stood up, leaving Cynthia on seat to her room.

Cynthia could reason along with her. She knew the task would be very difficult for her to decide on, but that was the best she could suggest. She relaxed herself and then vamoosed after some minutes.