Episode 20 (In a thousand ways)

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| LETTER OF AFFECTION |

Dear Hope,
In a thousand ways, I have let you down
In a thousand ways, I have concurred with my demons.
In a thousand ways, I have denied you your identity.
Although you are a product of the worst moments of my life, I have no one but myself to blame.

I was young and naïve still; I could not look you in the eyes and take pride in my identity as a breast host.
I can not change the past or bring back the years you spent outside of my motherly love and affection.

I can only take your hands and tell you how much I want to be here for you in a thousand ways🤍
                                                                                        YourLovelyMother
Eniola Hope Balogun

I can only take your hands and tell you how much I want to be here for you in a thousand ways🤍                                                                                        YourLovelyMother Eniola Hope Balogun

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|Mr AYO BALOGUN's MANSION, FESTAC LAGOS|

"Rukky enters the dining room, her expression filled with purpose."

ENIOLA:
(Excitedly getting up from her seat)
Any update?

RUKKY:
Yes, dear.

ENIIOLA:
Then what are we waiting for?
Please book an appointment with them today!
(She starts to leave the room)

RUKKY:
Where are you going, Eniola?

ENIOLA:
To the bathroom.
I can't let her see me like this.

RUKKY:
Take it easy, Eniola.
They want to meet on their terms.

ENIOLA:
What does that mean?

RUKKY:
They will call when they are ready to meet you.

ENIOLA:
Why are they doing this to me, Rukky?
I'm not asking for much, I just want to meet my daughter.

"Ayo enters the dining room, his presence commanding attention."

Mr A BALOGUN:
Which daughter?

RUKKY:
Sir, you're back?
We didn't realize you had come in.

Mr A BALOGUN:
Why would you notice I'm home when you spend half your day gossiping or engaging in meaningless conversations?

ENIOLA:
(She smiles at Ayo)
Welcome, Daddy.
I assume you're here for your anniversary.

Mr A BALOGUN:
Yes, my dear. You know your mother hasn't forgiven me for what happened last year.
So I promised myself I wouldn't miss today for anything in the world.

RUKKY:
Aww, God, when will it be my turn?
I hope to fall in love this year. Oh.

Mr A BALOGUN:
If I were both of you, I would put myself out there for marriage.
(He turns to Eniola)
Especially you, Eniola. Unless you want your grandfather to choose a groom for you.

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