Episode 5: The Final Truth
Three days later, I received another call.
It was Mr. Obi.
His voice sounded older… like he had aged ten years.
“Henry… can you come to the house?”
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When I arrived, he handed me an envelope.
Inside was a large amount of money.
“For your loyalty,” he said.
Then he told me something I will never forget.
“The night you drove me to the airport… Chioma had already died.”
My throat went dry.
“But I asked God for one last favor.”
He paused.
“One last ride together.”
Then he looked me straight in the eyes.
“And Henry… I wasn’t sitting alone in that car.”
My entire body froze.
He smiled sadly.
“She came with me.”
He walked away slowly.
And to this day…
Every time I drive past Maitama at midnight…
Sometimes…
Just sometimes…
I smell that same perfume again.
The End!
