These bullies didn’t knw the taxi driver they were bullying was a billionaire son #africanfolktales – Ty

Femi adawal sat on the edge of his bed staring at the sparkling view of lagos through the large windows of his penthouse the room was quiet too quiet for someone like femi who usually had friends over or music blasting in the background tonight however there was no party no noise just him and the sound of his father’s words ringing in his head fei you’re wasting your life chief adawal had shouted earlier that day do you think all this money will always protect you you don’t know anything about hard work or real people you live

In a bubble fei had argued back as he always did i’ve been managing the company accounts dad what else do you want me to do i want you to grow up his father had snapped you don’t understand life outside this wealth you don’t know what it means to struggle the words stung more than femi wanted to admit he had everything a shiny sports car to designer clothes and endless spending money but he knew his father was right he had never worked for any of it everywhere he went people treated him differently because of his last name

Friendships felt fake relationships even worse everyone wanted something from him as he sat there thinking an idea began to form in his mind what if he could prove his father wrong what if he stepped out of the shadow of the adiwal fortune and lived like an ordinary person the thought excited and terrified him at the same time but then a grin spread across his face he grabbed his phone and dialed his father the line clicked and chief ad’s deep voice answered what is it now fi i’ve got a plan dad fei said trying to sound

Confident i’ll prove to you that i’m not some spoiled rich kid i’ll live like a regular person for 3 months no penthouse no fancy car i’ll even work chief adw laughed but it wasn’t the friendly kind you work doing what running a cafe on instagram i’m serious fem shot back i’ll be a taxi driver the line went silent for a moment then his father spoke his tone skeptical and how exactly is that supposed to work you don’t even know how to use public transport fi leaned back on the bed feeling a surge of determination i’ll figure it out you’ll

See i’ll make it 3 months and i won’t touch a naira of your money chief addy wall side fine let’s see how long you last but don’t come running back to me when you realize you can’t handle it the call ended and femi felt a mix of excitement and fear this was it his chance to step out of his comfort zone but first he needed to prepare the next morning fi left his penth house and drove to a used car lot on the mainland his flashy sports car stood out like a sore thumb among the rows of dusty battered vehicles he walked up to an

Older man sitting on a stool by the gate good morning sir fi said trying to sound humble the man squinted at him what do you want here oga we don’t sell lamborghinis fi chuckled awkwardly i’m not looking for a lamborghini i need a taxi something simple the man raised an eyebrow clearly suspicious but he led fei to a beat up yellow cab parked at the back the car looked like it had seen better days its paint was peeling and one of the side mirrors was held together with tape this one works the man said barely but it’s cheap fi bought

The car without haggling something that made the seller look at him strangely but fi didn’t care this was all part of the plan that evening fei parked his new taxi outside his penthouse and stared at it for a long time he was starting to realize just how different his life was about to become no more valet parking no more chauffers no more being fi at a w the billionaire son from now on he was just femi the taxi driver his friends didn’t make things any easier when they found out about his plan they laughed so

Hard that tears streamed down their faces you driving a taxi his best friend jday said between gasps of laughter do you even know how to talk to regular people fei rolled his eyes watch me i’ll be the best taxi driver legos has ever seen another friend teo leaned forward smirking what’s the real reason for this though is this about proving something to your dad or is it about impressing some girl neither fei said though deep down he wasn’t so sure maybe he did want to prove something not just to his father but to himself he was tired of

Being seen as a spoiled rich kid he wanted to be more than that the next morning fei officially started his new job he dressed in a plain t-shirt and jeans a far cry from his usual designer outfits he slid into the driver’s seat of his taxi adjusted the mirrors and took a deep breath here we go he muttered to himself first it was a disaster he didn’t know how to handle the rough legos traffic and passengers complained about his slow driving a few even yelled at him for taking wrong turns but fei didn’t give up by the end

Of the first day he was sweaty exhausted and more determined than ever as the weeks went by femi began to settle into his new life he learned how to navigate the chaotic streets how to deal with grumpy passengers and even how to negotiate fairs he still had a lot to learn but he was starting to feel like he was making progress the evening air was cool and the rain was steady but not heavy creating small puddles on the the uneven streets of lagos femi sighed as he gripped the steering wheel of his taxi his eyes darting to the line of

Passengers standing under an awning at the bus stop he hadn’t had much luck that day and his stomach growled as a reminder that he hadn’t eaten since morning he glanced at the dashboard where a half empty bottle of water rolled back and forth with each movement of the car just as he was about to give up for the day a woman waved at him from the curb she was carrying a small bag and looked like she had been running through the rain fi pulled up beside her and rolled down the window taxi he asked trying to sound casual yes she said

Quickly her voice firm but tired hospital rad please without another word she opened the door and climbed into the back seat fi glanced at her in the rearview mirror she looked younger than he’d first thought maybe in her late 20s and her plain blue scrubs told him she worked in healthcare her braided hair was damp from the rain and she clutched her bag tightly as if it held something valuable you’re a nurse fi asked trying to make conversation the woman sighed leaning her head back against the seat yes and i’m very late so please just

Drive her tone was sharp but fi wasn’t offended she looked stressed and he figured it was best to focus on the road the streets were crowded as usual with cars honking and pedestrians weaving between them like they own the place femi navigated through the chaos his hands gripping the wheel tightly after a few minutes of silence fi decided to try again rough day the woman’s eyes opened slowly and she gave him a tired look through the mirror every day is rough she said her voice softer this time do you know how many hours i’ve been on my

Feet today and now thanks to this rain and traffic i’m going to be late for my night shift i can see that fi said with a small smile trying to lighten the mood lego’s traffic doesn’t care if you’re tired or late it’s just there to make everyone’s life harder to his surprise the woman let out a small laugh you’re not wrong she admitted but you don’t sound like a regular taxi driver most of them don’t talk this much fei shrugged well maybe i’m not like most taxi drivers she raised an eyebrow but didn’t press further the

Conversation drifted back into silence and fi focused on maneuvering through the flooded streets as they reached a particularly congested area he tapped the steering wheel impatiently so what’s your name he asked glancing back at her through the mirror if we’re stuck in traffic we might as well talk she hesitated for a moment before replying cmm fi repeated testing the name it suits you i’m fi nice to meet you fi she said though her tone suggested she was just being polite now can we get moving i really don’t want to be late fi

Chuckled trust me i’m trying but unless i can turn this taxi into a boat we’re stuck for now as the minutes dragged on and kim’s frustration became more visible she kept glancing at her phone muttering under her breath fei watched her through the mirror feeling a strange urge to cheer her up do you always work late shifts like this he asked most of the time she replied rubbing her temples the clinic is short staffed and there’s always someone who needs help it’s exhausting but i can’t just leave people hanging that sounds tough fi said

Genuinely impressed you must really care about your job it’s not just a job and km said firmly her eyes meeting his through the mirror it’s about helping people some of the patients we see can’t afford treatment anywhere else if i don’t show up who will fi nodded feeling a pang of guilt her life seemed so different from his while he’d spent his days lounging in luxury people like mim were out here making real sacrifices do you ever get a break he asked she laughed bitterly what’s a break between work and taking

Care of my family there’s no such thing my younger brother is in school and my mom isn’t well i have to handle everything fei didn’t know what to say say to that he wanted to tell her how much he admired her but he didn’t think she’d take him seriously instead he decided to focus on getting her to the hospital as quickly as possible the rain had slowed to a drizzle by the time they reached the clinic and kem gathered her things and opened the door but before she stepped out she turned back to femi thanks for the ride she said her voice

Softer than before sorry if i was a bit rude earlier it’s been a long day no problem fei said with a grin i get it and hey if you ever need a ride again just look for the best taxi driver in lagos she rolled her eyes but smiled slightly i’ll keep that in mind as she walked into the clinic femi watched her through the window there was something about nm that stuck with him her strength her dedication and the way she spoke her mind without hesitation she was unlike anyone he’d met before and he couldn’t help but feel curious about her

That night fei couldn’t stop thinking about in kim he tried to brush it off telling himself that she was just another passenger but it didn’t work there was something about her that intrigued him and he found himself wondering if their paths would cross again the next day fei parked his taxi near the hospital hoping to see her he felt a little silly after all lagos was a big city and she was just one person among millions but as the hours passed he couldn’t shake the feeling that that he might see her again finally

As the sun began to set he saw her walking out of the hospital her bag slung over her shoulder she looked just as tired as the night before but there was a determination in her step that made fi smile he rolled down the window and called out need a ride and kim stopped and turned her eyes widening slightly when she saw him you again me again fi said with a grin so what do you say need a lift she hesitated for a moment before walking over to the taxi all right but don’t think i’m going to start calling you my personal driver fi

Laughed as she climbed into the car noted so where to kem gave him an address and they set off this time the ride was less awkward they talked about the chaos of legos their favorite foods and even shared a few jokes fei found himself enjoying her company more than he expected by the time they reached her ination he felt like he’d learned a little more about who she was and as she stepped out of the taxi he couldn’t help but hope that this wasn’t the last time he’d see her thanks fi she said before closing the door take care you too and

Kim he replied watching as she disappeared into the crowd as he drove away fi couldn’t help but smile his plan to prove himself to his father had taken an unexpected turn and he was starting to realize that this taxi driving adventure might lead to more than just a lesson in humility the next few days felt different for fi every time he drove his taxi his thoughts wandered t kim he wasn’t sure why she had such an effect on him maybe it was her fierce determination or the way she spoke her mind whatever it was fi couldn’t stop

Himself from parking near her hospital hoping to see her again it wasn’t long before his plan worked one evening just as the sun was dipping below the lego skyline femi spotted kim stepping out of the clinic she looked as tired as ever her bag slung over her shoulder and her face carrying the weight of the long day but even in her exhaustion there was something strong and steady about her femi rolled down his window and called out heading home and km she stopped and looked at him her lips curving into a small smile you’re starting to make me

Wonder if you’re stalking me fi laughed leaning against the steering wheel i’m not stalking you i just happen to be around besides you’re my favorite passenger hop in and kim hesitated for a moment but then sighed and opened the door all right fi the taxi driver but don’t think this means you’re my personal chauffeur as she settled into the back seat fi started the car noted so how was your day kim let out a tired laugh you really want to know let’s see two emergencies three patients who couldn’t pay for treatment and a broken

Air conditioner in the clinic this been fun sounds like a nightmare femi said glancing at her through the mirror but you still show up every day why because someone has to and kem replied her voice firm if i don’t who will most of the people who come to our clinic have nowhere else to go i can’t just leave them fei nodded impressed by her dedication you’re amazing you know that i mean not everyone would put up with all that kim snorted amazing hardly i’m just doing my job they drove in silence for a while after that the soft hum of

The engine filling the space fi stole glances at and km through the mirror noticing the way she stared out the window as if lost in thought when they reached her neighborhood andm turned to fi you know you talk a lot for a taxi driver fei grinned you’ve said that before for maybe it’s because i enjoy talking to you she raised an eyebrow is that your way of saying you don’t talk this much with other passengers exactly fi said with a laugh consider yourself special and kim shook her head but there was a small smile on her lips you’re

Something else fi as she stepped out of the car fi felt a strange sense of disappointment he didn’t want the conversation to end but before he could say anything she leaned back back in and said thanks for the ride take care you too and kim fi replied watching as she walked away over the next few weeks fi and kim developed an unspoken routine he would often park near the clinic in the evenings and more often than not she would accept a ride home their conversations grew longer and more personal each ride feeling less like a

Transaction and more like a meeting between friends one night as fi drove her home he decided to ask a question that had been on his mind for a while and km do you ever take a break like just for yourself she laughed shaking her head a break what’s that i’m serious fei said glancing at her through the mirror you work all the time you take care of your family don’t you ever do something just for you and kemi her smile fading slightly there’s no time for that fei my family depends on me my mom is sick my younger brother is in

School if i don’t keep going who will fi was quiet for a moment his hands tightening on the wheel he admired her strength but it also made him sad she carried so much on her shoulders and it didn’t seem fair well he said finally if you ever decide to take a break let me know maybe i can help and kem looked at him her expression softening you’re a strange one fei but thanks one evening as they were driving the car hit a rough patch of traffic fei sighed tapping his fingers on the wheel ah legos traffic the city’s greatest gift kem laughed

You’re handling it better than most taxi drivers i know usually they’re yelling at other drivers by now maybe i’m just a peaceful person fi said with a grin or maybe i’ve learned to accept that legos traffic is like the rain you can’t stop it so you might as well live with it you have an interesting way of looking at things and kim said leaning back in her seat you’re not like most people i meet and you’re not like most passengers fi replied most people just sit in the back and stare at their phones but you

Actually talk to me it’s nice and kim smiled her gaze drifting to the window well maybe you’re easy to talk to f’s chest tightened at her words but he quickly brushed the feeling aside he didn’t want to read too much into it for now he was just glad they had become friends as the weeks went on fei found himself looking forward to his evenings with inim their conversations were always lively filled with laughter and moments of quiet honesty she told him about her dreams of one day expanding the clinic to help more people and he

Listened amazed by her passion one night as they were driving and kem turned to him and asked so fi what about you what’s your story fei hesitated caught off guard by the question my story it’s not that interesting come on and kim said her eyes sparkling with curiosity you’re not like other taxi drivers you talk differently you act differently there’s more to you than you’re letting on fi laughed nervously maybe i’m just a good actor kim tilted her head studying him maybe but i think there’s more to it than that fi didn’t know what to say he

Couldn’t tell her the truth not yet so he just shrugged and said let’s just say i’m trying to figure things out kim nodded her expression thoughtful aren’t we all by the time they reached her house fi felt a strange mix of relief and regret he was glad they were getting to know each other but he also knew that his secret was becoming harder to keep still as in km stepped out of the car and waved goodbye he couldn’t help but smile good good night and kim he said good night fi she replied her voice warm as fi drove away he realized something

He hadn’t expected this wasn’t just about proving himself to his father anymore and kem had become an important part of his life and he wasn’t sure what that meant but one thing was clear he wasn’t ready to let go of this connection no matter what fei sat in his taxi outside the clinic drumming his fingers on the steering wheel he had come to expect these moments of waiting hoping to catch nm at the end of her shift it had become part of his routine now one he looked forward to more than he liked to admit but as he stared at

The clinic’s entrance a new feeling crept into his chest doubt for weeks he had been getting closer to kim their conversations were honest and her warmth and strength made him want to be around her even more but there was one thing he couldn’t bring himself to do tell her the truth every time she asked about his life he dodged the question every time she looked at him with curiosity he felt like a fraud tonight though felt heavier than usual the lie he was living was growing harder to carry as in kem walked

Out of the clinic and spotted his taxi he forced himself to smile even though his heart felt weighed down fi she said as she climbed into the car you’re here again do you ever go home he chuckled lightly starting the engine what can i say the streets of lagos never sleep and neither do i she shook her head smiling you’re something else fi most drivers would have given up on this traffic business by now maybe i’m just stubborn he replied glancing at her through the mirror or maybe i’ve got good company to keep me going and kim rolled her eyes

But he caught the faintest hint of a smile you’re such a smooth talker i’m not falling for it i’m just being honest fei said his tone playful but deep down he wished he could truly be honest with her and with himself the ride home started like any other with nkm talking about her day fi listened nodding at the right moments but his mind was elsewhere he was thinking about the weight of his secret about how much longer he could keep it hidden you’re awfully quiet tonight and kim said suddenly breaking his thoughts is something wrong fei

Hesit itated gripping the wheel tighter no nothing’s wrong just a lot on my mind like what she asked leaning forward slightly you’ve been driving me around for weeks now but i feel like i don’t really know you the question hit harder than he expected he glanced at her through the mirror seeing the genuine curiosity in her eyes she wasn’t asking to pry or judge she just wanted to know him and that made it even harder to lie i guess i’m just trying to figure out who i am fei said finally choosing his words carefully life hasn’t exactly been

Straightforward for me kim tilted her head studying him what do you mean it’s complicated he said his voice quieter let’s just say i’ve made some choices that put me in a place i never expected to be and kim nodded slowly her expression softening well whoever you are fei i can tell you’re a good person you’re kind and you listen that’s more than i can say for most people i meet her words warmed him but they also deepened his guilt how could she think so highly of him when he was hiding so much as they reached her house and km

Hesitated before steing out of the car femi can i ask you something of course he said though his chest tightened with nervousness why do you do this she asked gesturing to the taxi you don’t seem like someone who would choose this job is there something you’re not telling me fi froze for a moment caught off guard by her question he opened his mouth to respond but stopped himself if he told her the truth now would she understand or would it ruin everything they had built it’s a long story he said finally forcing a smile maybe i’ll tell you

Someday kem frowned slightly but didn’t press further all right fei good night good night and kim he replied watching as she walked away that night femi couldn’t sleep he lay in bed staring at the ceiling replaying the conversation in his head he wanted to tell her the truth but the fear of losing her kept him silent what if she thought he was just another rich guy playing games what if she walked away and never looked back the next morning he decided to confide in someone he trusted his best friend jay they met at a small cafe and femi

Wasted no time diving into the issue she’s amazing gday femi said stirring his coffee absent-mindedly she’s strong smart and she actually cares about people but i can’t stop feeling like i’m lying to her every time i see her well you are lying to her jay said bluntly leaning back in his chair you’ve been pretending to be someone you’re not what did you think would happen i don’t know femi admitted running a hand through his hair i thought maybe it wouldn’t matter but it does every time she looks at me i feel like i’m letting her down gide

Shaking his head look fi you need to tell her the truth sooner or later she’s going to find out and if it doesn’t come from you it’s going to be a lot worse i know fi said his voice heavy but what if she hates me for it what if she doesn’t want anything to do with me after that then you’ll know where you stand gay said simply but if you keep lying you’re only going to make things harder for both of you fei nodded knowing his friend was right but the thought of losing kim still terrified him the next time he saw kim fi decided to take a

Step toward honesty without revealing everything just yet as they drove through the busy streets of lagos he turned to her and said and km can i ask you something sure she said looking up from her phone do you believe people can change he asked his voice careful kim raised an eyebrow what kind of question is that just curious fi said with a shrug do you think someone who’s made mistakes can become better and kem thought for a moment before replying i think anyone can change if they really want to but it’s not easy takes work

Femi nodded her words sinking in what if they’re scared what if they’re afraid people won’t give them a chance then they need to prove themselves and kim said firmly actions speak louder than words femi if someone wants to change they have to show it her answer gave him a sliver of hope maybe just maybe he could find a way to prove himself to her but life had a way of complicating things that evening as fi dropped and kem off at her house a young man stepped out of the gate he was tall and lean with sharp eyes that seemed to take in

Everything at once fi watched as the man approached the taxi his expression cautious kem who’s this the man asked his gaze flickering to fi this is fi and kim said her tone casual he’s been giving me rides from work the man frowned crossing his arms you trust him chioke stop it and kim said rolling her eyes fe’s a good guy you don’t have to interrogate him fei smiled politely though he could feel the tension in the air nice to meet you chioke chijioke didn’t return the smile instead he studied fei for a long moment before

Saying same here just make sure you’re looking out for my sister i always do fei said meeting his gaze and kem side shaking her head all right enough of this let’s go inside chijioke good night fi good night fi replied watching as they walked away as he drove off fi couldn’t shake the feeling that chijioke didn’t trust him and that he might be right to feel that way the morning air felt heavy like something was about to go wrong fei parked his taxi a few streets away from the clinic resting his forehead on the steering wheel he’d been

Thinking a lot about his conversation with chijioke the night before the young man’s suspicious stare lingered in his mind like an unanswered question was he pushing his luck by staying in kim’s life could he keep hiding the truth much longer fe sighed and leaned back in his seat he didn’t have much time to think about it because his phone buzzed on the dashboard picking it up he saw a message from jday let’s grab lunch later you need to relax before you lose your mind fi chuckled jay wasn’t wrong but right

Now lunch was the last thing on his mind he was about to reply when he noticed movement near the clinic and kim was standing outside with two other nurses their faces tight with worry they were talking to a man in a dark suit who didn’t look happy fi watched as the man handed in kim a piece of paper before walking away his shoulders stiff and unyielding something was wrong a few hours later and kem stepped into f’s taxi she was quiet unusually so and her hands gripped her bag tightly fi glanced at her through the rearview mirror

Waiting for her to say something when she didn’t he broke the side rough day he asked gently kem side rubbing her temples you could say that the clinic is in trouble fei frowned what kind of trouble the landlord wants to sell the building she said her voice heavy with frustration apparently some big developer offered him a ridiculous amount of money to turn the place into a shopping mall we’ve been given 30 days to leave fe’s heart sank 30 days that’s barely enough time to do anything exactly and kim said her voice rising

Slightly where are we supposed to go how are we supposed to help our patients without a building most of them can’t afford to go anywhere else it’s not fair her anger was palpable and fi felt a surge of helplessness he wanted to fix it to make everything better for her but he knew he couldn’t reveal who he really was not yet is there anything you can do he asked trying to sound hopeful kim shook her head not unless we find a miracle we don’t have the money to fight this and no one’s lining up to donate to a small clinic like ours femi nodded

Slowly his mind already racing maybe there was something he could do without exposing himself but for now he focused on listening to her letting her vent her frustrations the next day fei found himself parked outside the clinic again watching as patience came and went he saw kem through the window moving quickly between rooms her face set in determination despite the chaos around her he wanted to help but how if he swooped in with money she would immediately know he wasn’t just a taxi driver but if he did nothing the clinic

Would close and kim would lose everything she had worked so hard for later that evening he called g day gay i need your help fei said pacing back and forth in his small apartment oh jay replied his voice teasing what kind of trouble are you in now it’s not about me fei said quickly it’s about in kim her clinic is in danger of being shut down the landlord wants to sell the building to some developer and you want to save it j day said his tone turning serious femi are you sure about this you’re already in deep with this girl if

You step in now you might blow your cover i don’t care fei said his voice firm she doesn’t deserve this the clinic doesn’t deserve this i just need to figure out a way to help without her finding out jday side all right let me make a few calls maybe we can find a way to delay the sale or negotiate with the landlord thanks gday femi said relief washing over him i owe you one you owe me more than one jay replied with a chuckle but don’t worry i’ve got your back a few days later kem climbed into f’s taxi her face brighter than it had

Been all week fi glanced at her through the mirror curious you look like you’ve had some good news he said and kem nodded her smile small but genuine the landlord called today he said he’s reconsidering the sale and might give us more time to figure things out that’s great fei said genuinely happy for her do you know what changed his mind kem shook her head no idea but honestly i’m just grateful maybe our luck is finally turning around fei smiled relieved that his plan had worked jay had managed to pull some strings convincing the

Landlord to delay the sail it wasn’t a permanent solution but it bought inkem and the clinic some much needed time as the days passed inm’s mood lifted and fi felt a growing sense of satisfaction he knew he couldn’t keep his secret forever but for now he was glad he could help her in some small way one evening as he drove her home kim turned to him with a thoughtful expression femi can i ask you something she said of course he replied though his chest tightened slightly why are you always so kind she asked her

Voice quiet most people don’t care about what i do or what happens to the clinic but you’re always there always listening why fi hesitated his grip on the wheel tightening because i care about you and kim he said finally his voice steady you’re doing something important something that matters and i want to support you even if it’s just by being here kim was silent for a moment her gaze thoughtful you’re a good man femi she said softly i just wish more people saw the world the way you do her words warmed him but they also reminded him of

The lie he was living how long could he keep pretending and what would happen when she found out the truth as they reached her house femi watched her step out of the car his chest heavy with conflicting emotions he wanted to be honest with her to tell her everything but for now he could only h that when the time came she would understand good night and kim he said as she closed the door good night femi she replied her smile lingering as she walked away as fi drove off he couldn’t shake the feeling that their connection was growing

Stronger and that his secret was becoming harder to keep the sun was setting over lagos painting the sky in shades of orange and pink fei sat in his taxi outside the clinic tapping his fingers nervously on the steering wheel tonight he felt different uneasy his secret had become a heavy weight on his shoulders and it felt like the walls were closing in for weeks he had managed to keep up the charade but how much longer could he pretend every time kim smiled at him or called him a good person guilt noded at his chest she

Deserved to know the truth but the thought of losing her was unbearable the clinic doors opened and kim stepped out her bag slung over her shoulder she looked tired but hopeful a faint smile on her lips f’s heart tightened as she approached the car tonight he decided he would tell her no more lies fi and kim said as climbed into the back seat thanks for waiting it’s been a crazy day crazy how he asked trying to keep his voice steady just everything she said letting out a sigh the clinic is still struggling but at least the landlord

Hasn’t brought up the sale again i’m grateful for that it’s like we’ve been given a second chance femi smiled faintly but the guilt in his chest grew heavier she had no idea he was the reason for that second chance as as they drove through the crowded streets fi glanced at her through the rearview mirror km can i ask you something of course she said leaning back in her seat what would you do if someone you cared about lied to you he asked his voice quieter than usual kim frowned sitting up slightly that’s a strange question

Why are you asking just curious fei said quickly trying to sound casual i mean would you be able to forgive them if they had good intentions kem thought for a moment her gaze distant it depends on the lie she said finally if it was something small something harmless maybe i could forgive but if it was something big something that hurt me i don’t know it would be hard fe’s grip on the steering whe tightened her words made his chest feel even heavier what if they lied because they were scared of losing you he asked

His voice barely above a whisper and kim tilted her head studying him through the mirror femi is there something you’re not telling me before he could answer his phone buzzed he glanced at the screen and saw jay’s name normally he would ignore it but something about the timing made him uneasy sorry i need to take this he said pulling over to the side of the road he stepped out of the car and answered the call gay what’s up he asked his voice low fi we’ve got a problem jay said his tone urgent chio been asking questions about you he’s

Digging around trying to figure out who you really are fe’s stomach dropped what how does he even know to look into me i don’t know jay said frustration clear in his voice but he’s getting close if you don’t tell kem the truth soon someone else will fi closed his eyes his mind racing chijioke suspicion had been clear from the start but he hadn’t expected it to escalate so quickly thanks for letting me know he said before hanging up when fi climbed back into the taxi and kim was watching him closely what’s going on she asked her voice laced with

Concern nothing fi said quickly starting the engine just a friend needing advice and kem didn’t look convinced but she didn’t press further as they continued the drive fe’s mind raced he had to tell her the truth before someone else did he couldn’t let chijioke ruin everything they reached inm’s house but instead of letting her leave fi turned off the engine and turned to face her inm wait he said his voice trembling there’s something i need to tell you she frowned her hand on the door handle what is it fi you’re acting strange he took a deep

Breath his heart pounding i haven’t been completely honest with you her eyes narrowed confusion flashing across her face what do you mean i’m not just a taxi driver he said the words tumbling out in a rush my name is fi adiw my father is one of the wealthiest businessman in lagos i’ve been pretending to be a taxi driver to prove to him and to myself that i can live like a regular person and kim stared at him her expression unreadable you’ve been lying to me this whole time yes fei admitted his voice breaking but it

Wasn’t because i wanted to hurt you i i didn’t know how to tell you i was scared you’d look at me differently her face hardened and she stepped out of the car slamming the door shut scared you think that excuse is lying to me i trusted you fei fei jumped out of the car his heart racing kim please just listen everything i said to you everything we shared it was real i didn’t mean for this to happen she turned to face him anger flashing in her eyes you didn’t mean for what to happen for me to believe you were someone you’re not for me to think

I had a real friend only to find out it was all a lie it wasn’t all a lie fi said desperately i care about you and kim more than i’ve ever cared about anyone and kem shook her head tears welling in her eyes you had so many chances to tell me the truth fei so many but you didn’t and now i don’t even know who you are before he could respond the front gate opened and chijioke stepped out his gaze flicked between them and he smirked so it’s true you’re not just some ordinary guy chioke not now and kim said sharply her voice

Breaking no i think now is the perfect time chijioke said crossing his arms this guy’s been lying to you from the start and you deserve to know i already know and kim snapped her voice rising and i don’t need you making it worse chok’s smirk faded and he looked genuinely surprised all right i’ll stay out of it but don’t say i didn’t warn you he walked back into the house leaving fi and kim standing intense silence fi reached out his hand trembling km please i’ll do anything to make this right she looked at him her

Eyes filled with hurt i don’t know if you can fei you broke my trust and i don’t know if i can forgive that fei’s heart shattered as she turned and walked away disappearing through the gate he stood there for a long time the weight of his actions crashing down on him for the first time in his life he truly understood what it meant to lose something you couldn’t replace as he got back into his taxi and drove away femi couldn’t shake the feeling that he had lost more than just in kim’s trust he had lost a part of himself the road

Ahead felt emptier than ever and he had no idea how to fix what he had br broken fei sat in his taxi staring blankly at the steering wheel the streets of lagos bustled around him but it all felt distant like he was watching a movie without sound his chest felt heavy his mind replaying kim’s words over and over again i don’t know if i can forgive that those words hit harder than anything his father had ever said to him he hadn’t just lost kim’s trust he’d lost her completely she was the one person who had made him feel like more than just

The billionaire son and now she was gone a knock on the car window jolted him back to reality it was gay holding a takeout bag in one hand and looking concerned femi unlocked the door and gay slid into the passenger seat you look like you haven’t slept gay said handing him the bag eat something before you pass out i’m not hungry fei mumbled pushing the bag aside fi gday said firmly turn to face him you need to pull yourself together sitting here feeling sorry for yourself isn’t going to fix anything fei let out a bitter laugh fix

What kim hates me jay she doesn’t even want to look at me what’s the point jay side running a hand through his hair the point is you care about her and if you care about someone you don’t just give up you find a way to make things right but how femi asked his voice cracking i lied to her jday i broke her trust what can i possibly do to fix that jday was quiet for a moment his gaze thoughtful you show her who you really are fi not the billionaire son not the fake taxi driver just you the guy who cares about her and wants to help femi nodded slowly

The weight of g day’s words sinking in he didn’t know if it would work but he couldn’t just walk away not without trying the next day femi parked his taxi outside the clinic but this time he didn’t go inside he watched from a distance as inkim moved between patience her focus unwavering despite the chaos around her she looked tired but her determination was as strong as ever he wanted to approach her to tell her how sorry he was but he knew it wasn’t the right time instead he drove to his father’s office a place he had avoided

Since starting his taxi journey chief atala was sitting behind his massive desk reviewing documents when femi walked in the older man looked up surprised fi he said setting down his pen to what do i owe the pleasure fi hesitated for a moment before speaking i need your help dad chief ada raised an eyebrow help that’s a first what kind of help fei took a deep breath there’s a clinic in danger of shutting down they help people who can’t afford treatment and they’re running out of time i want to save it the chief leaned back in his

Chair studying femi carefully why this clinic what’s your connection to it it’s complicated fi admitted but the people there need help they deserve it and i want to do something good for once something real chief adawal was silent for a moment before nodding all right i’ll make some calls but this isn’t just about money fei if you’re serious about this you’ll need to be involved every step of the way i will be fei said his voice firm thank you dad over the next few days fei threw himself into the project he met with the

Clinic’s landlord negotiated a new lease and arranged for much needed repairs to the building he worked late into the night determined to make things right not just for km but for everyone who relied on the clinic but despite his efforts he couldn’t shake the feeling of emptiness and kim still hadn’t spoken to him and he didn’t know if she ever would one evening fei stood in the clinic’s waiting room staring at the peeling paint on the walls and the rows of worn out chairs the place was alive with activity nurses darting between patients

The faint hum of machines and the occasional cries of children this was when kim spent her days fighting to help people who had nowhere else to go it was where she gave so much of herself he took a deep breath and adjusted the rolled up sleeves of his shirt today was the final step of his plan to save the clinic and he wanted to make sure everything went perfectly it wasn’t just about earning kim’s forgiveness anymore it was about doing something meaningful something he could be proud of the front door swung open and kim walked in her

Bag slung over her shoulder she paused when she saw him her expression unreadable fe’s heart thudded in his chest he had been waiting for this moment but now that it was here he wasn’t sure what to say and kim he began taking a step forward she raised a hand stopping him what are you doing here fi i came to make sure everything is ready he said his voice steady the clinic renovations are almost complete and the landlord has agreed to a new lease you’re not losing this place kim’s eyes narrowed why are you doing all this is

It just to make yourself feel better no femi said quickly i’m doing this because it’s the right thing to do and because i care about you kim i always have her gaze softened but only slightly you think fixing the clinic is enough to fix what you broke between us i know it’s not femi admitted but it’s a start and i’m willing to do whatever it takes to make things right the sound of the front desk phone ringing interrupted the moment and kem turned away to answer it fi watched her his heart aching she was still keeping her distance and he didn’t

Blame her he had lied to her and trust wasn’t something you could rebuild overnight as the call ended kim looked back at him the patience will be here soon if you want to help you can start by carrying those supplies to the storage room fei nodded grateful for the chance to do something he picked up a box of medical supplies and followed her down the hallway as they walked he tried to break the silence and i know i’ve said it before but i really am sorry he said quietly if i could go back and do things differently i would

She stopped in front of the storage room and turned to face him you can’t change the past fi but you can decide what kind of person you want to be moving forward her words hit him hard and he nodded i want to be someone you can trust again and kim didn’t respond immediately instead she pushed the door open and motioned for him to place the box on a shelf as he did she leaned against the doorway watching him i don’t know if i can trust you again fi she said finally her voice soft but i can see you’re trying and that means something fi

Turned to her hope flickering in his chest does that mean i still have a chance she sighed crossing her arms it means we’ll see trust takes time fei and right now i need to focus on this clinic i understand he said i’ll be here to help no matter what over the next few weeks fei threw himself into the work he coordinated with contractors to finish the repairs organized donations and even helped clean the clinic during his free time and kim watched him from a distance her guard still up but he noticed the small ways she began to let him in one

Evening as they were locking up the clinic and kim spoke up you’ve done a lot for this place fi the patients the staff we all grateful it’s the least i could do he said glancing at her i’m just glad i could help she nodded her expression thoughtful maybe you’re not the person i thought you were maybe you’re better her words warmed him but he knew there was still a long way to go he wasn’t just fighting for her trust he was fighting to proed to himself that he could be the person she saw in him the grand reopening of the clinic arrived

Faster than and fi expected patients and staff filled the waiting room their smiles and laughter a stark contrast to the tension that had hung over the place weeks ago kem moved through the crowd thanking everyone who had contributed fei stood near the back watching her with a mixture of pride and nervousness he had done everything he could to save the clinic but he still didn’t know where he stood with her as the event wounded down and kim approached him fi she said her her voice soft can we talk of course he said following her to a

Quiet corner she took a deep breath her gaze meeting his i’ve been thinking a lot about everything that’s happened about the lies the work you’ve done here and the person you’ve shown me you can be and fi asked his heart pounding and i think i want to give this a chance she said a small smile breaking through but on one condition anything fi said quickly no more secrets and kim said firmly if we’re going to try this i need to know i can trust you completely fi nodded his chest swelling with relief no more secrets promise as they stood there

Surrounded by the sounds of celebration femi felt a sense of hope he hadn’t felt in a long time he didn’t know what the future held but for the first time he felt like he was on the right path one that wasn’t defined by his father’s wealth or his own mistakes but by the person he was becoming and for the first time he believed that maybe just maybe he and kim could build something real something worth fighting for the following weeks felt like a new chapter in fe’s life the clinic was running better than ever and cam had

Started to lower her walls letting him into her life bit by bit he didn’t take her trust for granted every day he worked hard to show her he was serious not just about her but about becoming the man he wanted to be one sunny afternoon fi waited for kem outside the clinic she had agreed to have lunch with him a small but significant step forward as she walked out she looked calm her hair tied neatly in a bun and her bag slung over her shoulder you’re early and kim said raising an eyebrow only because i couldn’t wait to see you fi replied

With a grin and kim rolled her eyes but the corners of her lips twitched upward you’re hopeless and yet you’re still here fi said opening the taxi door for her come on i found this little place you’re going to love the restaurant was a cozy family run spot tucked away in a quiet corner of lagos the air was filled with the smell of jellof rice fried plns and grilled fish femi had chosen it carefully knowing kim would appreciate the simplicity and warmth of the place this is nice and kim said as they sat down not what i expected from you though

I thought you’d take me somewhere fancy fancy isn’t always better femi said handing her a menu besides i wanted this to be about us not about impressing anyone kim studied him for a moment before nodding fair enough as they waited for their food the conversation drifted to lighter topics fei told her stories from his taxi driving days and she shared funny moments from her time at the clinic for the first time in weeks it felt easy like they were two people figuring things out together but as they were finishing their meal and

Kim’s phone buzzed she glanced at the screen and her expression shifted fei noticed the change immediately what’s wrong he asked it’s the clinic and kim said frowning one of the nurses just called there’s a situation with a patient do you need to go fei asked already reaching for his wallet yes she said standing in quickly but it’s not far you can drop me off on the way back fei nodded paying for the meal and hurrying to the car as they drove and kim’s phone buzzed again and she answered it her tone sharp and

Professional what happened okay keep him stable i’m on my way when she hung up her jaw was tight it’s a boy he collapsed outside the clinic he’s in bad shape and we don’t have enough supplies to handle it fe’s grip on the steering whe tightened is there anything i can do to help just get me there fast and kim said her voice firm when they arrived at the clinic and kim jumped out of the car and rushed inside fi hesitated for a moment before following her he wasn’t a doctor or a nurse but he couldn’t just sit outside while she dealt with this

Alone inside the atmosphere was tense nurses moved quickly their faces serious in one of the treatment rooms a young boy lay unconscious on a stretcher his breathing shallow and kem was already by his side giving instructions to the staff fi stood in the doorway unsure of what to do then kim turned to him her eyes sharp fi we need more oxygen tanks there’s a supplier a few blocks away can you get them on it fi said without hesitation he ran out of the clinic and jumped into his taxi his heart pounding he didn’t know much about medical

Emergency but he knew one thing time was critical the drive to the supplier felt like an eternity traffic was as chaotic as ever and femi found himself weaving through cars honking his horn and shouting at drivers who refused to move when he finally reached the supplier he wasted no time explaining the situation we need oxygen tanks for a boy who’s critical fei said urgently please it’s an emergency the staff moved quickly loading two tanks into the back of his taxi fei didn’t wait for thanks or receipts he threw some cash at them and

Sped back to the clinic when he arrived and kim was waiting outside her face a mixture of relief and urgency you got them right here fi said jumping out of the car and helping her unload the tanks they carried them inside and the nurses quickly connected one to the boy’s oxygen mask the room fell silent as everyone watched waiting to see if it would make a difference after a tense few moments the boy’s breathing steadied and kim let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding her shoulders relaxing slightly you saved him one of

The nurses said looking at in km we all did she replied glancing at femi thank you femi nodded his chest tight with emotion he hadn’t done much but in that moment he felt like he was part of something bigger something that matter ed later that evening as the clinic quieted down and kem found fi sitting on a bench outside she sat next to him her hands clasped in her lap you didn’t have to stay she said softly i wanted to fi said i wanted to be here for you and kim looked at him her eyes searching his face you’re different fei when i first

Met you i didn’t think you understood what it meant to care about other people but now now i see how much you’ve changed i had a good teacher fi said with a small smile kim smiled back and for the first time it felt real like the walls between them were finally coming down the night air was cool and the city lights flickered in the distance as they sat there in comfortable silence fi realized something this wasn’t the end of their story it was just the beginning there would be challenges ahead but for the first time he felt ready to face

Them and with km by his side he believed they could handle anything but in the shadows someone watched them a figure lingering just out of sight their eyes glinted with something dangerous and as they turned to leave they pulled out a phone it’s time the voice said cold and calculated they won’t see it coming fi and kim had no idea their pasts weren’t done with them yet thanks for watching if you enjoyed the story please leave a like and subscribe here is another interesting story to watch click to watch now