"What do you want?" Bernard asked in exasperation as he sat back.

"My dear best brother," Tomiwa started, moving closer to him on the settee.

"God help me," Bernard muttered, casting his eyes heavenward.

"Girl, if you did not tell me what you wanted this instant, I am outta here."

"Where are you going?" Tomiwa asked

"Anywhere but here. Your time starts now, Talk."

Tomiwa wrinkled her nose at him "Impatient art thou, mon pere?" ``You remember that new gig I just got before I went for this bid?"

"Yeah, the one your real estate client refers to you as?" Bernard tried to remember.

Yes, na, Chuks!" Tomiwa confirmed

"Yeah,...