𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 (𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒)

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°HALIMA BELLO•

  My dad has been back for a while, and I just realized it. Why did not I notice? Maybe he returned while I was sleeping, because I had not left my room since I woke up, and it had been a while. Normally, when my dad returns from his vacations, he would have come to see how I was doing, but today was different.

On second thought, I decided to go find him and greet him; he was probably busy and had expected me to come find him.

I slowly stood up from my bed and changed into something more appropriate. I grabbed my iPads and hijab in case we had guests and made my way out.

When I entered the corridor, I considered going to my father's study first, even though his room was closer; there was a good chance he was in his study rather than his room, but since I was closer to the room, there was no harm in checking there first.

I was about to knock on the door when I noticed a notification on my phone. I paused for a moment, checking it to make sure it was not something urgent, because if I went inside and my dad started his routine, I would not have access to my phone until he was finished, which was definitely not going to happen anytime soon.

It was a message from Aaliyah; she was checking in. That was new; she remembered she had a friend today, and hers was better; what about Onome, who claims she is rarely online, which is why she sees my messages hours later. I lacked the strength to deal with her own drama.

“Do not speak to me.” Aunty Monica yelled, capturing my complete attention.

“Moni.” I heard my father's voice. They were both inside.

This was not the right time, especially given the tone of their voice, so I slowly retraced my steps.

"You have a daughter, for crying out loud!"

This statement prompted me to stop; they were clearly referring to me.

"Rashidi, I have tried and strived for Onex, and I play a significant role in whatever Onex is today; that company was dead before I came in. You know I am telling the truth.” She took a pause. "And what am I getting in return? You treat me like trash. Make important decisions without consulting me or providing me with advance notice. I am a qualified pharmacist; you know I do not support your methods and do not trust Chief Manuel, and you understand why!"

"But you are enjoying your life with the money I have worked so hard for." I overheard my father say.

"Rashidi, I am not an animal; I feel human sympathy. You have a daughter, a child; do you understand the gravity of what you are doing? Experimenting with..."

I was not sure what they were arguing about; it seemed serious.

"Monica I know your greatest fear. You should tame your son; otherwise, he will destroy you. I have my eyes on him closely.” I heard Dad say, confusing me the more.

What was actually happening?

It definitely had something to do with Roman, but what?

I dodged as soon as I heard footsteps approaching. My father suddenly emerges from the room and slams the door, looking very upset. This was definitely not the best time to approach him.