JUST ONE THING - EPISODE 2
An Unexpected Visit
"Oh, my
rice! Amara dropped her notebook as she hastily got up from the bed. She had
been scribbling down lyrics when the sea of inspiration hit her. Rushing to the
small table in her room, she left her plate of rice behind, intending to devour
it later. She had been in the middle of answering Theo's calls on her phone.
The food had
already turned cold, but she gulped it down as though it were a drink, washing
it down with a glass of water. The rehearsal time was approaching rapidly, and
Amara knew she had to hurry if she wanted to avoid being late. She quickly
packed her plate into the sink, intending to wash it later, when suddenly, she
heard a loud banging on her door."
Confused
because she wasn't expecting anyone, especially at such an inconvenient time,
she paused when the knocking continued. Before she could ask who it was, she
heard the person calling her name. "Amara, open the door, it's me,
Fola."
Fola was a
beautiful lady with an amazing angelic voice. She was a member of the group
called "Havilah Praise," which was created for young Christians
passionate about singing. Amara was also a member of the group. Fola was highly
respected for her contributions to the group. Her alto voice and ability to
handle technical songs made her stand out. Amara, on the other hand, was a
soprano singer. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also elegant and
coordinated. Her singing was accompanied by the graceful shake of her long,
shining hair, adding to her overall charm.
Fola was one
of the ladies Amara was attracted to when she joined the Havilah Praise group.
They shared the same passion for music, and their friendship had been
blossoming ever since. They helped each other grow in all aspects. Fola knew
that Amara was a great lyricist, and she had often given them lyrics to
rehearse and perform in the group. That's why Fola didn't hesitate when Theo
asked for Amara's phone contact.
Theo was a
well-known lyricist in and outside the country. One of his goals was to help
aspiring lyricists like himself realize their dreams. Growing up in the city of
Lagos, he sold his lyrics to both local and international musicians on several
occasions. Theo and Fola had grown up together in the same neighborhood of
Apapa before Fola's parents were transferred to the city of Kaduna. Despite the
distance, their families remained close, and when Fola was transferred back to
Lagos for her NYSC (National Youth Service Corps), she stayed behind after
being offered a job. She saw Theo's house as her second home and would often
visit his parents whenever she had the chance.
Amara had
spoken to Fola several times about Theo and expressed her desire to have the
opportunity to meet him and benefit from his connections. Little did she know
that Fola had a strong connection with Theo as they were childhood friends.
Fola had never revealed this to Amara.
"Oh, Fola, girl, what a surprise!" Amara exclaimed when she finally opened the door for Fola. "Amara, Amara!" Fola chorused, hailing her.
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