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The Identity Chapter Twenty One
Bukky's POVBukky Okoko sat on the chair designated for her by the elders of her husband’s family. Two weeks ago, her world came crashing down due to the death of her husband. She could not believe that he was gone. It was still a hard pill to swallow. She remembered the conversation they had that morning. He had promised her he was going to be the new Senate President of the House of Representatives. She believed him and could not wait to have the chance to brag about it to her friend when it finally happened. But life has been so cruel to her. Her husband, Senator Paul Okoko, was murdered on that same day he made that promise. A tear ran down her eyes. What was she going to do about their children? Who will become her best friend, gossip mate and defender? She felt all alone in the world and did not know what life would be like without her husband.Her husband was laid to rest after they had gone for church service and performed the traditional rites the day before. That Saturday wa
The Identity Chapter Twenty-Two
Ike’s PovIke could not believe his ears. He stood there shocked at what Bukky had said. Everyone in the room was surprised at her outrageous accusations. The cameras were focused on him. He wanted the ground to open and sallow him Maybe that way he could escape all the chaos.“What are you talking about?” He asked firmly, he was trying his best not to shout at her. He knows she was hurting since her husband's death, but blaming him for his death was just ridiculous. “Why are you acting all surprised, you killed my husband and now you want to bribe me with money?” Bully replied.Ike kept looking at her like she was crazy. What on earth made her think he had killed her husband? Ike thought. He was getting embarrassed in front of the whole world. Every television station media crew, both local and international, were there and they were televising it live on air. He did not know how to handle the situation and was so heartbroken that someone could accuse him of taking another human's l
The Identity Chapter Twenty Three
Bukky’s povReading the breaking news of the afternoon felt like a little victory for Bukky. She might not have gotten the justice she wanted at the moment, but hearing that Ike was suspended as the speaker of the house of representatives made her feel good. The whole country was in an uproar after she made her accusations against Ike earlier in the day. People demanded that he get arrested and put in jail, others called for his impeachment while some wanted evidence to believe he did something like that. She does not care if he had any supporters, she just wants him to suffer for what he has done to his family.She felt so alone now that everyone had left and gone back to their various lives. She was left to pain and bear the pain alone. She even got a call from the presidency assuring her of their cooperation, but she was not sure if she trusted the government well enough to handle the case without bias. The sound of her ringtone brought her back to reality.“Hello,” she said after
The Identity Chapter Twenty Four
Who was that? Ike wondered, what is he planning to achieve by doing all this, what has he done to deserve all these? Who did he offend? He really does not step on people toes, so who could it be? Who? What? And why? Ike wondered. He needed answers fast because people were already buying into the story that he murdered someone. He could hear the whispers when he stepped into his office building. In an attempt to distract himself, he opened the file on his table and glanced through the pages. But he couldn't focus; he hadn't been able to focus on anything since being accused of murder.His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in," he said. His assistant opened the door and informed him, "Sir, Senator Ade is here to see you." "Let him in," Ike replied. Ade, his loyal friend who had stuck with him through thick and thin, entered the room. Ike was truly grateful for Ade's support. They had been friends for a long time, going way back to their childhood. Ade had even hel
The Identity Chapter Twenty Five
Ada's Pov Ada couldn't shake off Bukky's interview from her mind. She was exhausted from the baseless accusations. Sure, someone had called her and blamed Ike for her husband's death, but who was it? She needed that person to come forward with evidence. Ada was certain of Ike's innocence, but she had no way to prove it.Glancing at the clock in the sitting room, Ada realized it was already 10 PM, and Ike hadn't returned yet. Worry filled her, hoping that nothing had happened to him and that he was safe. She had taken the liberty of preparing his dinner and set it on the dining table. She knew he was going through a tough time, and she wanted to make him feel better. Ike was tirelessly working to prove his innocence, but Bukky's interview was causing even more damage. Every news channel was discussing it, and while some callers believed in Ike's innocence until proven guilty, many others thought he was guilty.Suddenly, she heard the sound of his car pulling up. Relief washed over her
The Identity Chapter Twenty Six
The cacophony of noise emitted from each person's phone was deafening. Kano and Abuja engaged in a heated verbal duel, their voices filled with anger and hostility. It was evident that no one was truly listening to the other. The conference call among Kano, Lagos, Awka, Ibadan, Imo, Kaduna, and Abuja had quickly turned sour."Killing Paul was a terrible idea. It was a foolish move that will come back to haunt us," Kano shouted through the phone."No, it's not. It made the senate turn against Ike, and even some of the masses," Abuja retorted."Rubbish! We could have achieved the same outcome without resorting to murder.""Enough!" Awka interjected, attempting to calm the escalating tensions."I believe what Kano means is that things have spiraled out of control. Paul's widow went on live television, claiming she received a phone call," Lagos said."Why is that detrimental to us?" Abuja snapped."It's problematic because someone might investigate further and uncover the truth," Ibadan ex
The Identity Chapter Twenty-Seven
Bukky’s Pov Bukky stared at her computer screen, reading a threatening message that had appeared in her inbox. The message, written in stark capital letters, bore a chilling command: "STOP TALKING IF YOU WANT TO STAY ALIVE." The sender's email address was listed as kiilla@gmail.com. Fear gripped her as she pondered why anyone would send her such a menacing message.Bukky had known that Ike was a dangerous man, but she hadn't realized the depths of his recklessness. He had already sent his henchmen after her for daring to speak out about the truth, and that, in her eyes, was a grave miscalculation on his part. She was resolute in her determination not to back down, no matter the risks.As she wrestled with the menacing message, her phone rang, startling her. An unknown number flashed on the screen, raising her suspicions. She hoped it wasn't the same person who had informed her about Ike's involvement in her husband's murder.Taking a deep breath, she answered the call. "Hello," sh
The Identity Chapter Twenty-eight
Bukky’s POV Bukky's world spiraled into a nightmare. The room was drenched in her sweat, her fear palpable as she stared at the man pointing a gun at her. Questions raced through her mind. Who was this intruder, and how had he infiltrated her house, bypassing her security?With a shaky voice, Bukky finally gathered the courage to speak. "Who are you? How did you get in here? How did you get past my security?"The mysterious man responded with a sinister laugh. "The people I work for have powerful connections. I warned you to stop talking to the media."Bukky's heart raced as she realized that this was the same person who had previously informed her about Ike's involvement in her husband's murder and had threatened her earlier in the day.Desperate to find a way out of this dire situation, she tried to reason with the intruder. "But you only warned me today, and I haven't spoken to anyone."The man scoffed, irritated by her attempts to deceive him. "You foolish woman. Do you thin
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