It was ABU, their gateman, their egun-speaking gateman. Victor was confused because what was he looking for here? He had no dues to pay or anything, so what could be the problem?
Victor opened the door and remarked, "Ehennn, ABU, what is it? Wetin carry you come?"
Abu replied, "Oga, walai, I don't mean it to disturb you, I don't mean it. I just want make you borrow me blade."
Victor, irritated, replied, "BLADE??"
Abu answered, "Yes, oga, razor. You know say na me, you and Oga Juwon for this compound be my paddy."
Victor then calmed himself, trying to laugh, "So na because of blade you come dey knock my door as if you wan break am? Na me go later sack you."
Abu then answered, "Oga, no ooooo, no ooooo, oga, don't worry."
He was already leaving when Victor laughed and called him back and said, "Na me and you true true sha. Oya, take 1k go buy blade. I busy, and Abu, bring my change ooooo," he warned before slamming the door in his face and going back to enjoy the company of his so-called babe.
The next morning, Victor called Juwon to ask, "How far?" and tell him that he would be coming to the village tomorrow since the wake keep was the day after. Juwon then answered, "No wahala, sha dey come. Matter surplus, but no be phone matter."
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