They Mocked Her for Marrying a Blind Man, Until He Revealed He Owned Everything

PART 2:

‘Sandra, ‘no. DADDY, LET ME SPEAK. I am not marrying him. ‘Our families have an agreement. ‘Yes, Mr. Easy. We respect the agreement, but there has been a small change. This is Oluchi, my husband’s first daughter. She will marry Chidi. Now you be  my home.  ‘That one is better for you.

 She has no real future anyway. ‘What does Oluchi want? ‘She understands her duty. ‘I asked her. I do not want to be forced. ‘But I also know nobody here cares about that. ‘Please stop acting like a victim. I am tired, Sandra. Tired of what? Living for free.  If I marry him, I want money.

 You all want to use me to save yourselves. Fine.  But I will not leave this house with empty hands. ‘I want 100,000. Have you LOST YOUR MIND? SO THAT IS IT. You are greedy. You sold my mother’s things. You enjoyed her money. You and Sandra wore what belonged to her. 100,000 is small compared to what you took.

 Mommy, do not give her anything. Then there is no marriage. ‘Mommy, just give her. It is cheaper than letting me marry him. [sighs] ‘Fine, 100,000. But once you leave this house today, you are no longer my problem. ‘I am also taking everything that belonged to my mother. No. Yes. Those clothes are mine. They were my mother’s.

That jewelry fits me better. It was my mother’s. ‘You are not blind. ‘I am legally blind, but that does not mean I am useless. My legs work. I use the wheelchair when I am in new places because it is easier. ‘So you can sense movement. Wonderful. Can you sense when people are laughing at you too, ‘Sandra? ‘If you are ready, we can leave after the papers are signed.

‘I am ready. You and the rain fall. ‘Even when we lose it all. ‘Make the whole wide world. Now your love I want to know. Now you be my home.  I love your hand. I want [music and singing] ‘beside you. I won’t grow up. We don’t need a perfect  beginning. Not a truth or make after everything.

‘No,  I cannot take that. ‘Now you be my own. Anywhere you call my home. ‘ ‘My mother wanted my wife to have it. Whether this marriage started by choice or not, you are the one standing here. ‘It is too valuable. ‘So are you. How sweet the blind man and the rejected daughter.  I learned to sleep with one eye open.

 I learned that promises could break. I built a wall  around my feelings so no one else could make them. ‘You think you have won? ‘No, Sandra. I am just leaving. You will come back crying. That man will make your life miserable. Maybe. But at least I will not be miserable here. ‘Do you need help getting in? ‘My blindness does not bother you.

‘Why should it? ‘Most people act like it is a curse. ‘People call many things a curse when they do not understand pain. But I will walk beside you slowly and love  you exactly as you  are. Let me find my heart. Let me stay when the whole world night. ‘You can still change your mind. [music and singing] ‘And go back there.

 I do not need a perfect ‘I only want peace. ‘Peace is expensive.  Then I hope this marriage can afford it.  ‘I thought  ‘I thought that I was  broke. I did not say that. ‘You did not have to. ‘Welcome home, madam.

[music and singing] ‘Home. ‘No more hiding. ‘No more  hiding. No more fear. ‘No more fear. ‘No more wondering. ‘No wondering ‘why we are here. ‘We are here. ‘Welcome madam. Fresh juice.  ‘This is too much. ‘It’s our pleasure. ‘It is just a house ‘to you. to you.

 What is it? ‘A place where nobody is shouting. [screaming] ‘What is all this? ‘Mr. Eay asked us to prepare them for you. ‘For me? ‘Yes, madam. We do not ‘I do not understand. ‘You left your father’s house today. You should not feel like you lost everything. ‘I cannot accept all this. We only got married because of an agreement.

‘I know. ‘So why all this? ‘Because you were treated badly in front of me. And nobody should enter my house feeling like trash. ‘  ‘We need to talk about this marriage. ‘I agree. ‘I know neither of us planned this. We can make it simple. We stay married for one year. We respect each other.

 We act like husband and wife in public. After that, we divorce quietly. One year. ‘One year. Why one year? The agreement between our families only needs the marriage to last long enough to satisfy both sides. It does not say forever. ‘You have read it. ‘I read what affects my life. ‘Fair. ‘I will not disgrace you.

 I will not disrespect your house. I will do my part. ‘And after one year, ‘we both go our separate ways. One year deal. ‘Deal. [singing and music]  ‘Madam, you do not have to do that. ‘I know. I just want to ‘by the doors they own and the clothes they hold  for me. 

Yes, ‘you do not have to serve me. ‘I know. ‘Then why? ‘Because we will live together for one year. We can at least  be kind to each other. Careful. It is hot. ‘Trust is not a gift that money ever brought. Take away the crown. Take away  the names. ‘Sorry for what? I do not know. I am used to apologizing.

 ‘You do not have to do that here. ‘A guarded heart may fear  the truth and hide behind a fine but  ‘too bitter.  It is good. You are lying ‘maybe a  little. [laughter]  ‘I will learn how you like it. ‘You do not have to. ‘I want to.   ‘Take away  the crown.

Take away the name. The one who knows your truth and loves you stays the same. My heart has no price.  ‘I will make it better tomorrow. ‘You do not need to impress me, Oli. ‘I am not trying to impress you. Then what  are you trying to do? ‘I am trying to know ‘how to live here. ‘You live here like yourself, not like a servant, ‘not like someone waiting  to be chased out.

is the treasure  ‘that honesty has. ‘What was that? act of all. ‘Sir, who was upstairs? I will find out now. Sir, ‘this cannot just fall like that. ‘You noticed? ‘Anyone would notice. It was placed far from the edge. ‘Sir, only the new housekeeper was upstairs. ‘New housekeeper? ‘Yes, madam. Her name is Claudia. She

resumed yesterday evening. Bring her. ‘Good morning, sir. Good morning, madam. ‘Were you upstairs? ‘Yes, sir. I was cleaning the balcony. ‘The flower pot fell. ‘Sir, I heard the sound. I do not know how it happened. my heart with  sorrow. Tell myself   ‘you may go.  ‘Sir, ‘I said she may go.

‘You are letting her stay  for now. That pot almost killed you.  ‘It was not meant to almost kill me. ‘ ‘Watch out quietly.  ‘Yes, sir. ‘Who would want to hurt you inside your own house? ‘Some people are more dangerous when they are family. Run behind the shadow. You hear I know when I say you don’t leave me back.

‘You are now in Chitty Ez’s house. Oluchcci, are you serious? I did not have a choice. He is not what I expected. He is calm, kind sometimes, but there is something he is hiding. He is rich. Rich people are always hiding something. I know, but I had nowhere else to go. Be careful. Don’t trust him. Jane, I need to find my mother’s painting.

 The one Madame Gloria sold? Yes, I heard it may have entered the family collection. Then check his study, gallery, bedroom, anywhere for private things. If he has a vault, it may be there. I feel bad searching his house. Do you feel bad that your stepmother sold your mother’s things? ‘No. Then search I just do not want to hurt him. ‘Oluchcci, do not start pitting your husband too early. I am not pitying him.

Good, because you went there for your mother.  [music and singing] every day. Even when the rain fall,  ‘even when we lose it all, ‘make the whole wide world. [screaming] Now your love, I want to know. Now you love your hand. I want [music and singing] ‘beside you. I won’t go. We no need a perfect beginning.

Now the truth go after everything [music and singing] we pass through. Now you my beside me I call my home. Are you looking for something? I was just ‘just what? ‘I wanted to know the house. ‘The locked drawer is part  of the

house. ‘I am sorry. ‘You can ask me if you need something. It is nothing. ‘Uluchi, I do not like lies. It is here. ‘I can manage. ‘I know. ‘I am sorry. ‘I am not trying to make you feel helpless. Then why do you keep helping?

‘Because I know how it feels  when ‘you are now feeding me. ‘ ‘I am teasing you.  ‘You do not look like someone who teases. ‘I do many  things people do not expect. ‘I am beginning to see that. ‘Are you ‘sir? Sorry to disturb.  ‘What is it? ‘ ‘I can leave.

‘No, stay.  ‘Claudia has links to your uncle. We checked her phone records. She has been speaking to one of Chief Derek’s men. ‘Your uncle? ‘I thought so. She was likely sent here to watch you. ‘Why would your uncle spy on you? ‘Because he wants what belongs to me. The one who knows your truth and loves you stays the same.

‘A listening device. ‘They are listening to us. ‘Leave it on. What? ‘If they want a show, ‘we  will give them one. ‘What kind of show? ‘Pretend we did not find it. ‘Pretend. ‘Yes. ‘And say what? Something a husband and wife would say. ‘Gi, ‘relax. Just follow me. Uuchi, come closer. ‘Why? ‘Because I want my wife beside me.

‘This is very sudden. Are you shy? ‘Maybe a heart has no price. ‘That’s enough. ‘You enjoyed that too much. ‘No. ‘[sighs] ‘You are lying. ‘Maybe a little. [laughter] [screaming] ‘I have something for you, sir. ‘Do you? ‘Let me take care of you. ‘Yes, sir. I can take care of all your needs. ‘Where is my wife? ‘She’s around.

 But you know sir, some women do not understand how to care for a man like. ‘Then it is good. I am here to learn. ‘Madam, I will take it from here. It is my job. No, your job is to clean the house, not to lean over my husband. Claudia, tell my uncle something for me. ‘Sir, ‘tell him that if he wants war, he should stop hiding behind housekeepers.

I did nothing. ‘You [snorts] planted a listening device in my house. You also tried to kill me with a flower pot. Do not add bad acting to your crimes. ‘You knew from the beginning. I suspected. ‘And you let her stay? ‘I needed to know who sent her. ‘Tell me everything. M ‘my uncle Derek wants control of the Ezie family company 5 years ago. I had an accident.

It was not an accident. Someone tampered with my car. I almost died. ‘And your eyes? I lost my sight for a while. Later, it returned. ‘What do you mean it returned? ‘Chitty, can you see? ‘Not clearly enough for the world to know. ‘And now I am inside the plan. ‘I am sorry. Am I safe here? ‘Not completely.

‘That is why I want you to come to work with me from today. ‘If you stay here alone, Derek may try something else. ‘So my peaceful new home lasted only one day. [sighs] [gasps] I will protect you. ‘I do not want to be a burden. ‘You are not. ‘Fine. I will go with you. ‘We are a team now.

 Even if it is only for one year. became the road.  ‘Madam, you will work as Mr. A’s assistant. ‘Assistant? ‘You said you wanted to live here like yourself. ‘Do you want to sit at home and wait for danger? ‘No. ‘Then work. I am Sandran Wasu, your new architectural designer. I came with a personal recommendation from Joseph Ez himself.

‘Joseph Eay? As in the chairman’s son? ‘Yes. So, I advise everybody to be wise around me. ‘The chairman’s son? We’re in trouble. ‘What are you doing here? I work here now. ‘You work here as what? CLEANER. ‘LOOK at you. ‘Mrs. Oluchi Ezie is Mr. Chitty Ez’s assistant. [screaming]  ‘Mrs.

 What? Oluchi ‘Ez.   ‘Wonderful. The blind man has arrived with his little helper. [screaming] ‘I am sorry, but what exactly can a blind man do in an architectural firm? This is not a prayer house. This is design. Sandra, stop. Or what? You will report me to your blind husband? Chi, good to see you back.

 Thank you, Mr. Bellow. It’s good to be back. We need you. I won’t let you down.  ‘I will make this simple. My company is bringing a major property project here. It is worth billions. But I will only sign if Chidza leads it. ‘Sir, maybe you do not know. He is ‘blind. I know what people say. I also know talent when I see it.

 And I know power when it is hidden. ‘Mr. Eay, your office is ready upstairs. Right this way, sir. ‘Yes, Sandra. Mine. Blood remembers power. ‘You cannot be serious. ‘And who are you? ‘Sandra Wasu. ‘Joseph Ezie recommended me. ‘Then [snorts] Joseph should have taught you manners before sending you here.  They gave the name.

They covered his weakness. ‘This is not over. But I watched from the shadows. I counted each door. ‘A kingdom divided is easy to do. I do not need a crown. [sighs] ‘She hates me. Sandra, that is not your burden. ‘You say it like hatred does not follow people around. ‘It can follow, but you do not have to carry it.

‘I have waited and watched  my brother. ‘This is where I will work. for now. When family is blind, a hand on your shouldow end. ‘Madam, these are your first tasks. Mostly schedules, meeting notes, and client files. I will show you everything. ‘Thank you. You do not have to be perfect on your first day.

‘I know. ‘You say that, but your face says something else. ‘How do you know my face? ‘Your voice gives you away. I just do not want people to say you made a mistake by bringing me here. ‘Let them talk. People who talk too much usually work too little. ‘[laughter] ‘Look at you. Assistant to the director.

Very impressive. Excuse me, Sandra. I need to get to the print room. ‘I am talking to you. I heard you. Then answer. I have work to do. ‘She thinks she is important now. Since you are used to cleaning, help us with that. ‘I do not work for you. You are still the same girl who used to carry plates in our house.

 No, I am the girl you people forced to carry plates. You think marriage has changed you? No. Leaving that house changed me. Are you saying you are too big to clean? I am saying I came here to work as Chitty Ez’s assistant. Chitty Eay. You like calling his name as if he can save you every time. I do not need saving from you.

‘What is going on here? I asked a question. Nothing serious. We were just welcoming Luchi. [sighs] [sighs] ‘Is that true? ‘No. If I hear that anyone here is harassing my wife again, that person will leave this company. Your wife, please. We all know how this marriage started. [gasps] How it started is not your concern.

 How it continues is also not your concern. You did not have to do that. ‘I did. ‘It will make them hate me more. ‘Then they should learn to hate quietly. ‘[sighs and gasps] [laughter] ‘The lines are sharp, but the design feels cold. It needs soul warmth. You are still working.

‘I thought you had left. ‘I was in a call. ‘What’s that? ‘It is nothing. ‘You only hide things when they matter. I was just playing with a design idea. ‘You design? ‘I studied architecture before. [sighs and gasps] ‘I dropped out when my mother became sick. After she died, everything changed. My father said there was no money.

Later, I found out there was money, just not for me. Show me.  ‘It is not good. ‘You have not shown me. You are the boss. You may feel you have to encourage me.  ‘I am not that kind. ‘You are kinder than you think. ‘The houses were not meant to look proud. They were meant to feel safe. ‘I focused on natural light, calm colors, and spaces designed to foster family closeness. That’s all.

This is strong. ‘Do not lie to me. ‘I am not. ‘You really think so? ‘Yes, it has feeling. ‘People forget that buildings are not only walls, they hold  people’s lives. ‘My mother used to say that. ‘Then she was right. ‘I should go and sleep. Yes, ‘you should not bury this  talent. ‘I think I am in trouble.

‘What happened? ‘I think I am starting to like him. ‘That is worse than trouble. He is not what people said. ‘People lie but men also lie.  ‘I know. ‘Did you find the painting? ‘No. ‘Then remember why you are there. I am trying. ‘Oluchi, your heart has suffered enough. Be careful with it. I will.

I want you to choose something from my private art collection. ‘Your art collection. ‘Yes. Why? ‘To thank you ‘for helping me, for staying  for yesterday’s design. ‘Chi, I cannot accept expensive things from you every time you feel grateful. ‘This is not every time. It is this time. [music and singing] ‘Madam, I can take you to the vault.

[singing and music] Returning ‘I know the pain behind me I’ll bevever [panting and sighs] [sighs] Madam, did you not find anything you liked? ‘They are beautiful, but nothing touched me. ‘She was looking for something.

‘Yes, sir. ‘Get me the full list of every painting I own. All 135 pieces are accounted for. That one is no longer in the vault, sir. It was selected for the charity auction next week. I see. Thank you for clarifying. Chitty, I need to confess something. ‘The painting, ‘you know, ‘I know you have been searching for it.

‘I am sorry. My mother painted it for me before she died. Madame Gloria sold it. I heard it may have entered your family collection. That was one reason I agreed to the marriage. ‘I know it sounds terrible. ‘It belongs to you. ‘You are not angry. ‘I am hurt that you felt you could not tell me. ‘I was afraid.

‘So was I. The painting is going to a charity auction. ‘What? ‘We will go together. We will get it back. ‘I will pay for it myself. Chi, please. I need to do this. ‘Fine. We will bid together. But you will not lose that painting. ‘Oluchcci thinks she is now special because Chidi protects her.

 What do you want to do? ‘The sunlet presentation is  tomorrow. If something happens to the project files, who will they blame? The assistant. That marriage will not save her from disgrace. It is done. ‘Good. Let my blind cousin explain this one. They told me I  was nothing. A shadow in the room, a flower without  sunlight, a heart that could not bloom.

But every tear I  car was teaching me to stand. Every door they closed before me put new strength inside  my hands. I may bend beneath the stor. But I will not disappear. There is something  deep within me that is stronger than my fear. The files are gone. ‘You were the last person with the folders. This is serious.

‘I knew she was not qualified. She has destroyed the whole project. ‘I did not delete anything. Then where are the files? Let her answer. ‘Your wife has put the whole company in danger and you are still protecting her. ‘We still have one presentation. What presentation? Mine. You are an assistant. I know.

‘Go on. ‘Homes that give families light, space, and comfort. Simple designs that look beautiful without being wasteful. That is exactly what I wanted. ‘Put her on the project. ‘No, you cannot reward her after she deleted our files. I never  said the files were lost. ‘I guessed. Annie guessed too.

 Selene also guessed. All of you guessed the same thing very quickly. ‘I will delete everything. Tomorrow they will blame Oluchi. That is fake. ‘It came from your own phone. [gasps] ‘We were only following her. Yes, sir. She told us to help her. [sighs and gasps] [panting] [snorts] ‘You cowards. [laughter] [gasps] ‘[snorts] ‘Sandra, you are fired.

‘Annie Seline, you are also fired. ‘You cannot do this to me, JOSEPH, AS IT BROUGHT ME HERE. ‘Then Joseph can take you home. [sighs] ‘YOU WILL REGRET THIS, OLI. I SWEAR YOU WILL REGRET IT. ‘[sighs and gasps] ‘You did well. [gasps] ‘I was scared. ‘I know. ‘But I did it. ‘Yes, you did. You look beautiful.

You cannot see me. ‘I can imagine. ‘Is that Chitty Ez the reclusive heir? He’s back. Chitty ease here after all these years in public. I can’t believe it. ‘Is that Ava’s daughter? ‘Oluchi. My dear, it’s you. You look like her. ‘Your mother was a good woman. ‘Thank you, ma. [gasps] ‘It pained many of us when she died.

‘She loved you so much. ‘So now everybody is praising her. She cleans up well. ‘Do not look at her like that. ‘Relax. I only want to annoy my cousin. Dear cousin, still hiding behind dark glasses. Joseph. ‘And this must be the famous wife. You know, if you ever get tired of guiding him around, I can show you what a real Eziman looks like.

Are you making an offer? ‘Maybe ‘you will have to pay ‘what? ‘100,000 for standing too close to me and wasting my time. ‘I am serious. ‘All right. All right. ‘Pay up now. ‘Okay, I’m paying. ‘  ‘Please add this to the charity donation. again. ‘You be  my home, my love. [cheering] I learned from ‘Ladies and gentlemen, the formal art

auction is now open. We begin with lot 45. Bidding starts at 50,000. 50,000. Do I hear 60? 60,000 from 15. 70,000 FOR NUMBER 23. 80. YES. 80,000. ‘Our next piece is one of the last works of the late Avanasu. It is titled for Oluchi. That painting matters to her. ‘Good. Bidding starts at 100,000. ‘100,000.

‘100,000. Do I hear 150? ‘200,000. ‘What? You can’t. ‘Do not panic. ‘I cannot go too high. ‘500,000. Steady now. ‘It’s too much. 1 million. ‘Chie, no. ‘Do not let him win. ‘1.5 million. ‘Higher. Crush him. [sighs] ‘2 million. [sighs] 2 million going once, going twice. Sold to Mr.

 Chitty Ease, to my wife. It belongs with you. ‘You did not have to spend that much. Yes, I did. ‘This  is not over. ‘Then make sure it is not. ‘Let me carry it. ‘No, I have waited too long. ‘What a peaceful night. It is. I love these walks with you. ‘Me, too. The car’s just ahead. ‘Let’s go. ‘HOLD IT RIGHT THERE.

‘Oh my god. [sighs] [gasps] ‘Hand over the painting and the woman. ‘Chi, ‘stay behind me. ‘They’re coming. Two of us against one blind man. [laughter] Blood remembers. Power waits. Smile at the table. You’re done. ‘Not today. Chidu

‘Aluchi, ‘you can see ‘all this time. ‘Let me explain. ‘I helped you walk. I helped you eat. I made coffee for you. I worried when you forgot your cane. I trusted you with my kindness. ‘Uuchi, I was trying to protect you. ‘You lied to me. ‘I had to hide it from Derek. ‘From Derek, yes, but from me.

‘Was I funny to you? ‘No. ‘Was I the foolish wife taking care of a man who could see everything? ‘No, Oli. Never. ‘I married you with one secret. You married me with a whole life of secrets. I know  ‘a hand on your shouldow. ‘I need space. ‘It is not safe. them weak. ‘I said I need space.

‘While good people are praying, ‘let me take you home. ‘Which home, Chidi? Yours? Mine? The one I was forced out of? ‘Steven, we have to go now. ‘Sir, are you both okay?  We’re fine. ‘Please take me to Jane. ‘Take her. every divide. There is room for one ruler. ‘Sir, I drop madam at Jane’s place.

Should I stay close to her? ‘Yes, but not too close. She asked for space. I understand. ‘Good family power drama. ‘And Derek, he will know by now that I can see. That means he will move faster then. Madam is not safe. I know. ‘Put men around Jane’s house quietly. Yes, sir. ‘[sighs] ‘Was I the foolish wife taking care of a man who could see everything? ‘ ‘So he could see all this time.

  Tell me.  ‘Yes, I am angry for you. Bastard. [sighs and gasps] I do not even know what I feel. I also lied to him about the painting. Yes, Oluchi. Wanting back what your mother left you is not the same as pretending to be helpless so someone can care for you. He said he did it because of his uncle.

Maybe. But he still should have told you. ‘I know. ‘Sleep here tonight. Tomorrow we will think.  I pass everything to pass through. ‘You need to eat. I am not hungry. You are always not hungry when your heart is fighting you. ‘I am not expecting anyone. ‘So this is where you ran to cry. What are you doing here?

You need to leave. You think Chi loves you. He was only using you. Men like him do not marry girls like you for love. ‘Leave me alone, Sandra. ‘No. I have left you alone for too long. ‘Leave me alone. ‘Do you know what you caused? I LOST MY JOB BECAUSE OF YOU. JOSEPH IS ANGRY BECAUSE OF YOU.

 EVERYBODY IS LAUGHING BECAUSE of you. ‘You caused your own disgrace. You went too far this time, Aluchcci. I told you the truth, Sandra. ‘I’ll wipe THAT SMIRK OFF YOUR FACE. ‘ENOUGH. ‘You ‘touch her and you will regret it. ‘ ‘You are not blind. ‘So it is true. ‘I have enough evidence to put you and your mother away for a long time.

‘Evidence of what? ‘The stolen jewelry. The bank transfers from Uluchi’s mother’s account. The sale of her paintings. The forged documents. You found all that. ‘I started looking the day I saw how they treated you. ‘You cannot prove anything. [snorts] ‘No. ‘Sandra, you’re under arrest. She came here with men to attack my wife.

 You already have the file. Sandra Wasu, you need to come with us. ‘You cannot arrest me. Do you know who I am? A jobless bully. You stupid lawyer. OLUCHI ORCHI. OLI. Are you hurt? Why are you here? ‘Derek knows you matter to me. ‘So now I am a weakness. ‘No, you are someone I need to protect. ‘I did not ask for your protection.

 I know. ‘I will give you both 5 minutes. Only five. ‘Uuchi, I am sorry. ‘You said that already. I will keep saying it until you believe me. ‘That may take long. ‘I deserve that. ‘Did you ever laugh at me? ‘No. ‘Did you watch me care for you and feel proud of yourself? ‘No. I felt guilty. ‘Then why did you continue? ‘Because every time I wanted to tell you, something happened.

 Claudia, Derek, the office, the painting. And then I became afraid that telling you would make you leave. ‘So you lied because you were afraid I would leave. ‘And I left because you lied. ‘Yes. [sighs] ‘Your father’s house is not safe. Jane’s house may not be safe either. Please come back with me until Derek is handled. ‘I need time.

‘I will not force you. ‘But you are asking. Yes. ‘I will come back for safety, not because everything is fine. ‘I understand. ‘And you will not lie to me again. ‘No more lies. GLORIA, WE’RE RUINED. WHAT? What’s happened? WHAT DID YOU DO? What is wrong WITH YOU? ‘THE BANK CALLED. OUR ACCOUNTS ARE FROZEN.

 FROZEN? WHAT? ‘The police came to my office. They are asking about Eva’s money, Ava’s jewelry, Eva’s properties. ‘That is impossible. [sighs] ‘YOU AND SANDRA DESTROYED ME. ‘Do not put this on me. You signed many of those papers ‘because you pushed me. [sighs] [laughter] ‘Now you want to act innocent. ‘It’s all falling apart.

‘Our empire of lies. ‘Aa’s stolen legacy ‘were ruined. Madame Gloria, we have a warrant. ‘No, this can’t be happening. ‘Ma’am, you need to come with us. ‘Please, not like this. NO, NO, YOU CANNOT DO THIS. [sighs and panting] [laughter] Madame Glorian Wasu, you are invited for questioning over fraud, theft, and forged property documents.

Say something. ‘I have been silent for too long. ‘Hearts are blind with pride. Some truths with hide. What was meant to break me became the road I crossed and every piece they stole from me return stronger than it was. I will not be ‘so you can see. ‘Yes. ‘And you lied. ‘Yes. ‘At least you are not adding another lie to the first one.

Call me if anything feels wrong. I mean anything. ‘I will. ‘I asked them to prepare your room. ‘My room? ‘Yes. I did not want to assume you would want to stay in mine. ‘Thank you. ‘You should rest. She looks peaceful in it. ‘Your mother? ‘Yes. She painted herself holding me as a child.

 I used to think she made the window so bright because she loved sunlight. ‘What do you think now? ‘[music and singing] ‘I think she wanted me to remember there was light ‘even after she was gone. ‘She loved you. ‘She was good at loving me, but she was not good at choosing who to love. ‘Your father, ‘he was weak.

 Maybe not evil at first, just weak. And weak people can still destroy you when they refuse to protect you. I watched my mother suffer because of him. Then I watched him replace her before her grave even became old. ‘I think something broke in me. ‘That is why I am scared. ‘When a man is kind to me, I start wondering what the kindness will cost.

‘I will never treat you like he treated her. ‘I want to believe that. ‘I know. Do you? ‘Yes. ‘Because I also know what fear can do. It made me hide behind darkness even after I found light again. ‘I am still angry. ‘I know. ‘But I am tired of fighting you tonight. ‘Then do not fight. Rest. ‘Uuchi.

‘Yes. ‘I am glad you came back. ‘Good night, Chi. We found her, sir. Who? The woman from the accident. The one you have searched for. Her name is Kate. Are you sure? She matches what we were told. Age, story, birthmark. Help somebody. I can’t see. It hurts so much. Please hold on. Stay with me. [sighs] Bring her.

So what about madam? I will tell her myself. ‘Chitty, we found her. ‘The woman you were searching for. [sighs] ‘It has been so long. Aluchi, this is Kate. ‘You must be his wife ‘for now. for now. ‘Oluchcci,

‘no. I understand now. You found the person you were really waiting for. ‘That is not true. ‘I do not want to cause trouble. Then you came to the wrong house. ‘Sir, Joseph is at the office. He is causing trouble. This floor is mine now. Beautiful wife move. Why so cold? ‘Sandra is gone.

 Your stepmother is finished. You need a new strong person around you. ‘You don’t have to do this alone. ‘I have myself. ‘That is cute. ‘But you and I know Chitty cannot give you peace. The man has  too many secrets. Leave him. Be with me. ‘Let go. ‘You will enjoy me more than that blind reject. ‘Remove your hand from my wife.

You keep showing up at the wrong time. Last warning. or what you mad man. [screaming] [panting] Touch her again and I will forget we share blood. ‘[sighs] ‘My father will hear about this. Good. Tell him I am waiting. ‘Why are you always saving me? ‘Because I love you. [sighs] You found Kate.

‘I found a woman. That does not mean I found the truth. ‘She has the birthark. ‘I need to know more. ‘I cannot keep standing in the middle of your unfinished past. ‘You wanted to see me? ‘Yes. Sit. What do you remember from the accident? ‘It was raining. Your car had crashed. I pulled you out. ‘Where? ‘By the road.

‘What road? Mapp road. ‘What did I say to you? ‘You were weak. You begged me to help you. ‘Did I? ‘Yes. ‘Anything else? ‘It was long ago. I was scared. [sighs] Show me the birthark. How much did Derek promise you? ‘What? ‘How much? ‘I do not know what you mean. I did not want to hurt anyone. ‘You came here to destroy my marriage.

‘I needed the money. ‘And Derek gave you the false story. ‘He said you owed him. He said your wife was just in the way. [sighs and gasps] ‘Tell Steven everything. If you lie once, I will hand you to the police.  I brought in a restoration expert to check it. Why? Because the frame looked too thick.

 I thought something was hidden inside. And there was a secret compartment. [sighs and gasps] ‘These are the papers from your mother. Your mother left a will. ‘Not the one your father used. A private one. ‘My mother. ‘Yes. ‘She knew your father might not protect you. She created a trust in your name. ‘How much?

‘100 million.  ‘That is not possible. It is real, Luchi. Properties, investments, accounts, everything hidden from Madame Gloria and your father. You called me a burden. But you were protecting me even from beyond the grave. ‘There is one more thing. What?  A final personal item inside the compartment.

It is addressed to you ‘my dear Oluchi. ‘Do not let anyone make you feel small. She knew my mother knew they would try to take everything. That is why she hid the trust inside the painting. ‘She protected you the only way she could. ‘We will start the legal process

tomorrow. You will get everything that belongs to you. ‘All those years they called me a burden. You were never a burden. ‘They were thieves who wanted you to forget your worth. [crying] ‘And Chitty, ‘that one is more  complicated. ‘I still love him, ‘but I am scared. Love can be real and still need healing.

‘Madam, please come to the office building. There is an emergency meeting. It concerns Mr. Chidy, Chief Derek, and the company. ‘An emergency meeting. I’m on my way. We are going. What happened? Chief Derek is ousting Chidi. My heart is heavy. Chidi is my brother’s son. I love him like my own child. The accident changed him.

 his sight, his mind, his judgment. He is not fit to lead this family or this company. He should be removed from all company duties and taken somewhere he can rest. My father is only trying to save the family. I would have come earlier, uncle, but nobody invited me to my own removal. Chi, this is a miracle. You can see.

Yes, I can see many things now. We are happy for you. No, you are not. You caused my accident 5 years ago. That is a serious accusation. It is a serious truth. Chief Derek sent me. He paid me to spy on Chitty and plant bugs in his house. DEREK, WHAT IS THIS? LIES. ALL OF IT. YOU BETRAYED US. I DID NOTHING. ‘I expected you to SAY THAT.

‘THAT VIDEO IS FAKE. [panting and sighs] [gasps] It has already been verified. The police also have copies. You fool. Dad. [panting] [sighs] Very good, Chitty. You came  prepared. [gasps] OH, LUCHI. ‘[screaming]

‘YOU EXPOSED ME too late. Where is she? Come alone or your wife dies. No. Call the police, track Derek’s phone, and keep Jane safe. Sir, do it.  ‘  ‘I learned to sleep with one eye. I learned that promises. ‘My dear nephew, still acting like a

hero. Let her go. Not yet. Why did you come alone? Because he asked. How romantic. Are you hurt? Enough of that. You have one choice, Chitty. Sign over your control of the company and leave the family business forever or I will kill her. Divorce papers. Interesting. [laughter] ‘Your wife was already leaving you.

 Yet here you are, ready to lose everything for her. [snorts] Yes. ‘I choose her. ‘What? ‘Chi, no. ‘You are as foolish as your father. ‘Please don’t throw your life away. ‘If you want the company, take it. If you want money, take it.  But let her walk out alive. ‘Do not do this.

 I signed those papers because I was hurt. I did not want you to die for me. [snorts] ‘Even if you never forgive me, I still choose you. [crying] touching but not enough. Cut him. [screaming] What are you doing? You betrayed me. You refused to pay me after sending me to kill a man who never offended me. No, it can’t be. Justice comes for us all. Are you okay?

POLICE. HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM. ALUCHI, ‘WHERE ARE YOU? ‘ON THE GROUND NOW. ‘ALUCHI, we’re here. ‘Cuff them. Secure the area. This is my father’s fault. HE FORCED ME. SHUT UP, COWARD. HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK NOW. ‘Are you hurt? I am fine. Luchi, ‘what? ‘Your birthmark. I was mocked for it when I was younger.

That is why I hide it. ‘5 years ago, there was an accident. A car borning near the old road. A young woman pulled me out. ‘I remember that ‘you were there. I was coming back from the hospital where my mother was admitted. I saw the car. I pulled a young man out. He was bleeding. I kept telling him to hold on.

‘It was me. ‘No, ‘it was me. Uuchi, I have searched for you for 5 years. I did not know your name. ‘I did not know yours. I only remembered your voice and the birthmark. ‘You were the man in the car. ‘And you were the woman I could not forget. So I was not a standin. ‘No, you were the one from the beginning.

I was just too blind to see it. ‘You were not blind then. ‘I was in every way that mattered. ‘I am sorry for every lie. I thought hiding would protect me. Then I thought hiding would protect you, ‘but I only hurt you. ‘I also came into your life with a secret. ‘You came looking for what was yours, ‘and I still lied.

‘We both did. ‘If you still want to leave, I will not stop you. I do not want a contract marriage anymore. A real one, but with no more lies. No more lies. ‘And no more pretending to be blind. No more pretending. ‘When I say  you don’t leave me, you come back.  ‘I know my heart still fear.

I know.  My daughter, ‘please forgive me.   ‘I forgive you because I do not want to carry anger forever. But I cannot trust you like a father. ‘I failed you. ‘Yes, you did. Every account hidden under false names has been recovered.  Now you be my  home.  Now you be my We build this company on truth and excellence, leaving behind every legacy of Dit.

Steven, we’re removing the corrupt operative today. This is the new team. Understood, Chitty. The files are updative. Good. These are honest, dedicated Nigerian workers. Welcome team. We’re ushering in a new era. ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore. ‘Okay, just one line. ‘Start with this one.

 Show them what you can do. ‘Thank you, Chi. I will [music and singing] ‘need a perfect beginning.  After everything  now you  ‘have been staring at it for 10 minutes. I still cannot believe it came back to me. ‘It was always trying to find you ‘like you. ‘Like me. ‘My mother protected me even after death.

‘She did. ‘And maybe she led me to you. ‘I think she did more than that. She made sure I married the only woman who could save me twice. ‘Do not make it sound too perfect. We were both stubborn, afraid, and full of secrets. ‘Yes, but we stayed. ‘At first, I thought this marriage was punishment. ‘What is it now? ‘Home.

That is all I ever wanted to give you. M.