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Movement 2:3

Iya Joke: It is not ideal that he is claiming the land that I have cultivated for years.

Chief Etim: You are making noise woman.

Iya Joke: Let me make noise for all I care. Let heaven and earth hear me and hear my cry...

Mr. Chairman: Please reduce the noise, madam.

Iya Joke: Ekaasan alaga! (she goes on her knees)

Mr. Chairman: Good afternoon, please have your seats. ( He points at a set of plastic chairs)

Chief Etim: You remember me, Mr. Chairman?

Mr. Chairman: No I don't. Please remind me.

Chief Etim: At the bar the other night, with the commissioner.

Mr. Chairman: Oh Oh! Chief Paul Etim?

Chief Etim: Oh yes my friend. (They exchange a handshake and friendly laughter)

Mr. Chairman: Please pardon me Chief, I come in contact with a lot of people everyday.

Chief Etim: That is not a problem at all. We met in the dark to be specific.

Mr. Chairman: Oh yes! And thanks for that particular night. Please have your seat here. (Points at a double-seater couch beside his table)

Chief Etim: Thank you. And how is family, my friend?

Mr. Chairman: Family is doing great and yours?

Chief Etim: Well, they are just there, spending my money; every time it is: Chief this, daddy that, and then (Chief Adeniyi coughs loudly)

Mr. Chairman: So, what is the situation here?

Mr. Adeneyi: Well, I am Mr. Adeneyi (He stands) This man...

Mr. Chairman: Mr. Adeneyi, please let Chief speak first.

Chief Etim: Don't bother yourself, let him speak first.

Papa Chika: Ehya! What a nice man.

Mr. Chairman: Go on Sir.