When Lanre left the beach, it was getting dark. He felt heavy and wondered why someone would want him dead just as he was coming out of his mother's womb.

He needed to cool off and drove to a bar. There seemed to be a party going on there and everywhere was bubbling.

He took a seat and ordered some alcohol. Wanting a companion, he called Julia. The latter said he was on a date and wouldn't be able to accompany him.

He then called his student friend. He is an intern student under him just as Xixi. They would be rounding off in a couple of months.

The fellow...