Car Honked louder and louder in Traffic, The Whole Bridge was on a lockdown and I was stuck in it with my Passenger who was an Elderly Man in his Mid-40s
He Didn’t seem to be in much of a hurry, he was on his way too Apapa, weeks have passed since Aunty Onos called saying she extended her stay for another month, I really wasn’t comfortable at what I was doing, I can’t be doing this.
I always pictured myself doing other things not driving cab round the city and carry people that keep telling you their problems but will never ask you how you are doing and secrets are finding their way into your ears and you caught up with being either a good guy or a bad person
And still haven’t heard a word from Nnenna, where am I heading to? As the words mumbled in my head
Oga Move Now!, Your Papa! Move your Car Jare!
I started my car hurriedly and moved forward as the traffic started easing as we got to a point.
“What was causing the traffic?”
Nothing oh absolutely nothing I said, It was one of those traffics were there was no source
“This Lagos traffic can be frustrating, It Makes living very hard”, He said
“Yes Sir it does”
“The Network of roads are poor” he said, “I don’t even know what these governors are doing. And the roads are bad”
“But Fashola tried”
“Oh Of Course he did, But Lagos is a growing City and Infrastructure wise yes he tried but did he increase your standard of living? That’s the main question you should be asking.”
“Take this traffic issue now and how many businesses have come to a standstill at this moment, it’s obvious that the cars are too much in Lagos. Policies can be made that will reduce the amount of cars that are owned by Families. By The Time taxes are paid on the amount of cars you own you will calm down” he said
“Then Increase and Improve the Transport System, There is Water, Why can’t we try Train?? Nigeria Has the Money”
“Improve the network of roads, Fly Overs and all, these things are attainable but these Politicians make it seem like a very big deal.”
“That’s true” I Said,
Yes Yes and even in that way government creates more jobs for youths I mean my brother Corruption and Greed is ruining us all, Turn Left here
“Okay Sir”
“Stop in front of that Red gate”
“Okay Sir”
Take your Money
Bye Sir
As I reversed and drove off, I thought about all he said and yeah he made a lot of sense but I Mean Lagosians actually like buying cars
One Family can have 10 Cars or more and all, but well if someone can afford 10 cars should he be directly to blame for the Government’s failure to do their Jobs?
Government just be eating the money
Phone rings*
Hello Sir
Efe How are you?
Fine Sir
Where are you?
I’m Coming back to the island,
Okay Okay
Please Go to Eko Hotel when you get there call me
Okay Sir
I Headed for Eko Hotel and Got to the Parking Lot, Called Mr. Abayomi back
Hello Sir, I’m here
Okay
After few minutes I saw Mr Abayomi’s Mini Girlfriend coming towards the car,
My Phone rang
Take her to her friends Place and take them to Shoprite
Okay Sir
She opened the door and entered,
“Good Afternoon” she said
“Evening how are you?”
“Fine”
“Did my Daddy tell you where we going to?”
“Yes He said Shoprite and your friends”
“My friends are already at Shoprite so let’s just go there”
“Okay”
I drove towards shoprite as I increased the volume of my stereo, she was busy with her phone. Mr. Abayomi is just chopping life, this girl was definitely a catch, So Fine and fresh. But why is he doing this though?? Who can blame him? all these marine spirit girls. It takes a strong man, He should just think about those kids sha..
We Got to Shoprite and she got down, “Give me your number so I call you when I’m done”
“Okay”
Typed it on her Phone and drove to park, Marriage always scares me, Mr. Abayomi is a case of many. Some go on till they die. It takes a lot to be in a marriage and I know what it means for a child to not to be with two complete parents, All those PTA nights were your Mum plays the Daddy and Mummy or watch your parents split apart and it ruins your ability to love. I really just don’t wanna put my kids through such.
Nnenna hasn’t still called as well, what’s in it for me? I am beginning to get emotional again, all this marriage feeling and Mr. Abayomi escapades has gotten me soft.
I reached for my Alomo Bottle and a stick of Cigarette as I Increased the volume of my radio
And rested my eyes
My Phone screamed me, drowsily I woke up and picked up the call
Hello
“I’m Done”
Okay
Started the engine and went to pick her and she was with a Boy, holding hands. They entered the car together and sat at the back and started kissing immediately and making funny noises
I was deep in shock, Wow is that how it is???
Mr. Abayomi paying bills for another nigga to service, this is just ridiculous I murmured to myself
Are we going back to the hotel? I asked
Yes Yes She said
As I Drove Back to Eko Hotel
The Boy asked, Wont You call your Daddy and tell him you back so that he won’t start getting worried
Don’t worry when we get upstairs I will She Said
Okay baby He Said
I Dropped Them off at Eko Hotel, and started to ponder on how ridiculous this thing was, Why a girl will put herself through so much stress just to survive. oh Well… what’s her own Mr. Abayomi is the one that wants to be a Mumu, she is just enjoying the benefits and Karma biting him Nicely I guess
Oh Well What Do I Know? I’m Just a Cabman and I’m just here to serve
* Radio Plays * Hurricane-Remember
Sir JAydee
