He Had a Perfect Home… Until His Old Friend Returned | The Home He Abandoned Part 1

Don’t you dare come back here after walking out tonight. I’m done with you. Amara. Please, I need to come inside. Why? I need to speak to you. It is nearly midnight. I I know. I know I am sorry. I just nowhere else to go. And that is supposed to comfort me? No.

That is not what I meant. Then what did you mean, Daniel? I made a mistake. A mistake? A mistake. You did not forget an anniversary. You did not lose your wedding ring. You did not make a wrong turn on your way home. You carried your clothes out of this house. You left your children crying. You told me you had finally found the life that made you happy.

I was wrong. No, Daniel. You were not wrong. You made a choice. Things have gone bad. With her? So, that is why you are here. Amara, please. Listen to me. No, you listen to me. You did not come back because you suddenly remembered my worth. You came back because the woman you chose over me has finally shown you the part of herself I warned you about.

She lied to me. And you destroyed us, honestly. I am sorry. Mommy, who’s is that the door? Is that Mimi? Do not. Please. Just let me see them. You will see them when I decide they are ready to see you. You do not turn up in the rain with a suitcase and suddenly become their father again because your new life has collapsed.

I never stopped being their father. Then you should have behaved like one. Amara, please. I am begging you. I lost everything. So did I. Mommy, was that Daddy? Hey, Mimi. Let’s go back to bed. Daniel, come and stand beside me. Let people know the kind of company I kept in university.

I am standing where I belong. Daniel, on graduation day you want to cause trouble. So after all my years of friendship, it is this quiet Amara that has captured your heart. She did not capture it. What did she do then? She gave it somewhere safe to stay. Daniel, must you embarrass me in public? Get used to it.

 I intend to love you very publicly. Everybody smile. For the brilliant woman who helped me pass statistics. You are lying. I only helped you once. That once saved my destiny. So, what happens now? Now? School is over. Everybody will begin their real lives, jobs, family pressure, different cities, people drift apart.

Are you asking about everybody or about us? Maybe us. Amara, I do not want university love that disappears after convocation photographs. I want to build something with you. Daniel, building something is not the same as saying beautiful things under a tree. Then watch me build it.

You sound very sure. I am sure about you. You have checked your pocket almost 10 times since we got here. What are you hiding? Nothing. Daniel. Can a man not confirm that his wallet is safe in Lagos? Amara, when I met you, I thought I was simply meeting a beautiful woman. But I found peace.

I did. I found wisdom. I found somebody who believed in me even when all I had were plans and borrowed shoes. I cannot promise that every day will be easy, but I promise that every day I will choose you. Will you marry me? Yes. Yes, I WILL MARRY YOU. FINALLY, THE MAN HAS STOPPED WASTING OUR TIME. [applause and music] You look beautiful, Mrs. Okafor.

Thank you. I am so happy you came. How could I miss Daniel finally becoming a responsible man? You have come to insult me at my own wedding? Somebody must remind your wife what she’s entering into. I wish both of you happiness. Thank you, Vanessa. Take care of her. With everything in me.

Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the beautiful couple, Mr. and Mrs. Okapo, to the dance floor for their first dance. Are you happy? More than I can explain. Because from today, this is my only assignment. What? To keep that smile on your face. A serious property consultant who cannot knot his own tie.

Why should I learn when I married an expert? What exactly is this? Dinner made with love. It looks like love suffered in the process. Dinner made with love. I love you so much. I love you, too. He is perfect. He is noisy. Like his mother. Daniel. This is a very peaceful environment.

 I like it. Yes, it is calm and safe. Look, a bird. It is, buddy. Should I catch one bird for you? Yes, Daddy. Daniel, where are you taking me? Daniel, where are you taking me? Okay, ready? Daniel, where are you taking me? Just a little further. We’re almost there, Mom. Oh my gosh, is this our new home? Welcome home.

  You bought this? We bought this. You carried me through the years when I could barely carry myself. I am surrounded by beautiful women now. Better behave yourself, then. There is nowhere else I want to be. I am very safe here. Thank you. And then Daniel kicked the ball so high that it entered the headmistress’s office.

He is lying. David lies. I do not lie. Yes, you do. Nah-uh. You said you can beat DADDY IN FOOTBALL. THAT ONE IS DEFINITELY A LIE. NO, NO, NO. I cannot finish this. Since when do you reject food? Since my wife decided she wants to make me round before I turn 40.

At least if other women see you, they will know somebody is feeding you well. There are no other women. Daddy, are you going to start saying romantic things again? I like romantic things because you are a baby. I am not a baby. Do you know something? Sometimes I look at all this, you, them, this house, and I wonder how God trusted me with so much.

Then do not become too big to remember it. Never. There is an alumni reunion next Saturday. I know. Kunle has sent the message about 12 times. Are we going? Do you want to go? It would be nice to see everyone again. Remind them that I am still the woman who saved you from being single forever.

Excuse me. Many women wanted me. Their names, please. That’s confidential information. Will Vanessa be there? Vanessa? Yes. I saw her name on the group list. She is apparently doing very well now. Events, luxury lifestyle, social media, something like that. Good for her. She was always very beautiful.

Mhm. That is all you can say? Madam, I have been trained by marriage. I know the questions that have no safe answers. Wise man. Daniel. Amara, OVER HERE. HEY EVERYONE, WE’RE HERE. HI EVERYONE. You look incredible. Thank you, Daniel. Why are you staring at me? Because after all these years, you still make me look fortunate in public.

Behave yourself tonight. No promises. The most annoying couple in our set has arrived. Clearly, you have not changed. Never. That is because perfection does not need editing. Your wife must be a very patient woman. She’s not here, so tonight I can speak freely. What, Nessa? Amara, it’s so good to see you, too, Nessa. Welcome back.

Well, well, well. Daniel and Amara Okafor. Look at you. Marriage has made you even finer. And look at you. Vanessa, you look amazing. Daniel Okafor. Look at you. My goodness, look at you. You sound surprised. No, I mean, you look very well. Very well? After all this effort, that is all I get? Daniel is married now.

 His vocabulary has been supervised. Your wife must be doing an excellent job. I try. Clearly. Married life has been kind to you, too. I cannot complain. You never did complain much. Even when you wanted something. Come on, let us find a table before everybody begins forming successful people in front of us. Ah! See Daniel when he had no beer and no money.

Please respect yourself. Vanessa, were you not interested in Daniel in those days? Amara was always my choice. Really? Please, leave old stories where they belong. That is not a denial. People should stop rewriting history. Amara was always my choice. To Amara then, the woman who won.

There was no competition. Of course not. I guessed you would still prefer malt. You remember that? I remember many things. Thank you. You look happy. I am happy. Good. What about you? I look happy. That is almost the same thing these days. What does that mean? Nothing. Tonight is not for sad stories.

Are you married? I was almost married once. So, what happened? Life, bad decisions, wrong man, wrong timing, you know how things happen. I am sorry. Do not be. Some people are born to be chosen. Some of us are born to be almost chosen. Vanessa. Relax, married man. I’m not trying to steal you on a balcony.

Besides, Amara looks wonderful. She seems good for you. She is. You were always going to choose peace. What is that supposed to mean? Nothing bad. Amara is peaceful. And you? Amara is also stable, dependable, the kind of woman a man builds a respectable life with. What about you? I was never respectable enough for you to risk anything.

There you are. Kunle is insisting we all take a final picture before people start leaving. Perfect. I need a picture with both of you. It was nice seeing everyone again. Mhm. Vanessa has changed a lot. How? She seems I do not know, strong on the outside but slightly lonely underneath. You noticed that, too? Yes. I hope she is all right.

Maybe I should send her a message sometime. Invite her for lunch. That would be nice.