As soon as the doctor finished attending Sewa, he walked away. Sewa and Lanre stayed in silence as no one made an attempt to speak.

Sewa wanted to go home but she didn't have enough money on her other than the hundred naira note she had to take back to Obalende.

Lanre had taken her to the hospital where he worked in Lekki. Redington hospital was one of the biggest hospitals in Lagos state. She didn't have enough money to take her back home.

"I want to go home," she muttered.

"Go home then," he replied. Her heart sank at his sarcastic reply. She took in a deep breath as...