Meeting postponed

It was the cool of the day, after the school "palava" Sergeant Omukoro, the father of Desmond a.k.a Lion's-den came home. It was unexpected visitation. His job had kept him busy that he had no chance to visit home for the past three years. He was posted to Banner-flying State. His arrival was an entertainment splash and a full of Joy must especially Mama Desmond.

Knock! Knock!! Knock!!! who is in the house? Mama Desmond dropped her tray on a stood beside her and stood up- she slightly untied her rapper and tied it again. Hold on, please who is at the door? She asked. It's me, your hubby. Mama Desmond was little bit confused, not because she couldnt recognized her husband voice again but her husband did not informed her about his visitation. Jesus wash me with your blood-mama Desmond uttered the statement like that of the humming of bees. She openned the door and Sergeant Omukoro quickly dragged her to himself and they hugged each other like those Hollywood actors in a movie.

Darling I have really missed you. Where is my son? Desmond had just left to see his friend, wait let me call him. She replied

She quickly entered the kitchen an fetched a cup of water for Sergeant Omukoro -baby take water. She said. Sergeant Omukoro stretched his hand and collected a glasscup of water with a smiling face. While he was still drinking , mama Desmond picked her phone on the table and dialed Desmond number.

Daghar and Desmond were on the way to the Tree of Judgement to attend their secret cults meeting with Desmond a.k.a Lion-den, as they were going, his phone rang Gran un! Gran un!! Gran un!!! Oohh! Who is this? He asked. He deeped his hand in his pocket and brought out NOKIA 3310. Màlèe-that is to say Mother. Yes! Where are you?- come home right now, your father is waiting to see you right now, I repeat- she did not even allow Desmond to say anything before she hanged up the call.

Shit men! Shit!! He stopped immediately-guy my daddy is waiting to see me at home.

Eenh, tell him to wait na. Daghar quickly replied. No I can't, "oka mafo- meaning that the secret would be exposed" Desmond a.k.a Lion-den replied. Please I need to inform Number 1 I can't attend this meeting today. He gave his friend hand sake and quickly turned around like a surrounded thief and departed.

This your August visit ,what would you like to eat tonight, Honey? Mama Desmond asked. My favourite soup with Pounded yam. Sergeant Omukoro quickly stood up. He put his hand in his pocket and brought out his wallet and removed five thousand naira and gave his wife to go to the night market and get some food stuff. Thank you darling- she said. She quickly ran to the kitchen and brought some bananas and fried groundnut for Sergeant Omukoro for refreshment- I know you must've been hungry, take this while I will be in my way to get foodstuffs . Kindly tell Desmond to wash all the plates when he arrive- She pecks Sergeant Omukoro and left for the night market.

Desmond branched at Lucky Dube Barbing Saloon to barb his hair in his way home. He knew that his father is non tolerance for any kind of nosense and he had cautioned Desmond times without number. He doesn't mind to break his leg if he find him doing any act of criminality, Desmond knew that for his father.

When his father was still serving in his formal station, at Aiyede Police Station, Moribodo Kingdom, a case of young boy was brought to him who put the loot in portmanteau which belong to Mr Adidas. It was a Christmas break Mr Adidas went to the bank to withdraw some money on his arrival he was very tired, he dropped his black case on the table to relax for sometime before taking his bath. His wife, Mrs Joke Adidas was busy preparing lunch in the kitchen.

Suddenly, Dipo-one of his neighbor little boy entered into Mr Adidas apartment, he saw black case on the table. The zip was slightly opened, Mr Adidas forgot to zip it up when he paid for tax fare. Dipo was in need of money to buy banger. This is an opportunity men! He secretly removed three thousands naira from Mr Adidas bag. He turned back to leave, Mrs Joke Adidas entered.

Dipo, how are you?- he was shocked but quickly comported himself. I'm fine ma, I wanted to come and watch movie ma. He said. OK, now my husband is sleeping. Mrs Joke Adidas replied. OK ma, I'll come back later in the evening ma. Dipo left.

After some minutes Mr Adidas was awake to take bath,. He took towel, only for him to carry his black case to his room he discovered that someone had tampered with his bag. En! What happen? He called his wife- Joke! Joke!!. Yes baby! She answered.Did you take some money here? Mr Adidas asked. No! She dropped the knife in her hand and rinsed her hands. Come!Come!! Come!!! Mr Adidas said. I'm coming already. Joke replied.

Mr Adidas was already boiling with hanger. He was so confused and his eyes was turning red and brown like an hungry dog. Baby you know that if I need anything I will ask you. Joke said. But I'm not really sure- she puased and put her fingers across her lips, and doubting wether to say or stomach what she was about to say.

You wanted to say something, do you have an idea of how this money got missing? Mr Adidas asked. I can't say precisely but.....but I saw Dipo, our neighbor's son here some minutes ago. Mr Adidas pipped from the window and saw Sandra- a young little girl using rubber band to play with her friend Yemight. Sandra, please come- as she was coming towards him, he did not waste time he quickly told her to call Dipo for him.

Dipo had already put the money he stole in a nylon and hid it under big stone used for sharpening cutlass in their backyard.

Mr Adidas put his hands across his waist,he was moving to and fro like a man whose wife was giving birth in the labour room. Calm down love- Joke moved more closer to him and held his hand, using the other hand to rub his shoulder to calm his hot temper. After some minutes Mr Adidas was brought to a sit while Joke was sitting beside him.

Suddenly, Dipo's mum(Mrs Tife Briamoh) entered into the Mr Adidas apartment with a bunch of a broom. Her intention was to go and beat up Dipo for not washing plate before he left home. She didn't even knock before she entered. Hello! Courtship demands that you knock before you enter into someone apartment- Mr Adidas said it with annoyance. Ha! Baby you need to take things easy- she quickly apologized to Mrs Tife Braimoh. Well, no problem" isu eni lo un ntowo eni bo epo- meaning that someone's yam deeps his hand into an oil". She was about to leave. Hello ma, we have sent for your son, my husband and I are looking for the sum of three thousand naira.

Mr Tife Braimoh turned back as she was about going back to her own apartment. Hello ma! Something happened here this afternoon. Joke said. Mrs Tife Braimoh turned back again-What's the matter? She asked. Joke narrated everything to her.

Mrs Tife Braimoh dignition was arose and her anger was uncontrollable at that moment- stupid! Stupid!! Nonsense she shouted. It was as if when someone pour petrol on a fired nonsense! You mean nonsense ? Mr Adidas stood up with annoyance and reported the case to police officers.Dipo was arrested. Just a slap the Sergeant Omukoro waged on his right chick when he was lying, he comfessed and took them to where the stolen money were kept.

It was 6:30 Desmond arrived home. There was no much time to really discuss with his daddy again. Go and help your mother in the kitchen, I'm still here till next three weeks.