The whole of BeninCity was covered in dark clouds and restless B ats. It's been raining since 12:45pm. 

The geography of Ebube drive isn't one to hold a heavy rain especially when cats and dogs are used in the expression of its strength - There would definitely be a flood. Coupled with the lack of gutters, bad road and multiple pot holes; it's just a disaster.

Nowamagbe was becoming worried.
The rain wasn't looking like it would subside anytime soon and *the apple of his eyes* was somewhere in Oluku at the biggest salon in town.

"Cant she finish up the hair some other time? Or isn't it looking like the end of the world over there?" Nowamagbe complained as he navigates to his speed dial to call *Baby*.

This was not only about the weather, Nowamagbe wouldn't let the apocalypse come between himself and the welcome back party of his best friend Iyekhoetin. More importantly, he needed to be there with his *jewel*, the *sugar in his Tea* - Sebrina Edokpolor, his lovely wife (or *'Baby'* as he prefers to call her).

"*My Love!*" Her soothing voice cried from Nowamagbe's iPhone.

"Baby, its raining here, you know how bad our street can get, you need to get back before things get worse. You also know we have a dinner party by 5pm" He said.

"*Oh dear*, they just started my hair, I've been waiting since forever, Nevertheless I'll be done at around 5:30pm. The driver will get me home ASAP. He sure knows his way around the bad road and hold-up. No fears my love, we can always throw another party for the Edo's." 
"I'll say Hi to *Governor Obaseki's* wife on your behalf. She's here too"
She replied as she dropped the call.

The party-deprived Nowamagbe sluggishly walked to the Kitchen fridge in search of junk food. While he was at it, another call came in. 
A video call from Etin.

His countenance changed immediately as he pondered on how he would explain the situation of things to his *'besty'*. Then he swiped green trying to fake a smile for the camera.

"*Owioba* afa na!" Etin screamed from the other end of the line.

The first 90seconds were for regular jokes and regular greetings.

"Baba e be like say I don postpone the party oh" He Continued
"Wetin happen na?" Nowamagbe asked as a took a deep breathe in and out expressing relief.
"You nor see say na car I dey?"
"Hold-up wan finish my destiny. Airport Road don lock reach ending. I still dey Oba Akenzua since 4 O'clock. My Barney don para taya" Iyekhoetin Said

"Shoot me! My wife dey Oluku dey make hair and dem just dey start"
"Our area don dey flood sef. E be like say Trailer even spoil for road." Nowamagbe replied.

"Dooh! Make she fine where to lodge. Shebi na you talk say make we stay for GRA! Issoke!" Etin concluded.

They both laughed and the call went off.


*...To Be Continued*

Fictional Web Series by Teke'Opuyé™ about the scandals that unveil as two families are stuck in a hold up on Airport Road, Benin City. 
Catch up with New Episodes: every Friday at Midnight 

the "Hold-up"

Episode 2: "Cat & Dog"

Mr. Iyekhoetin Oyathelemi is a virtuous business man and a workaholic. A First Class graduate of Economics from the prestigious University of Benin and currently the south-south sales director of “Blak Consolidated” a leading company in beverage production currently diverging into Construction as well as Oil and Gas, co-founded by his best friend Nowamagbe Edokpolor - a wealthy and charming young man who dropped out of Benson Idahosa University after investing his school fees into Blak Consolidated. Now he is considered the third richest man in Edo State, Nigeria.

...

All through his Journey back home, Iyokhoetin mostly known as ‘Etin' couldn’t stop thinking about his beautiful wife, Kimberly Oyathelemi and her magical smile that could raise a dying man. Etin often decribes her as the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. He married her a virgin and they’ve been married for over two years. At the moment all he could imagine was how he would squeeze her so close to himself when he gets home

...

“its 9:15pm, Etin would be back home any minute” Kim said as she hurriedly gets the “Welcome Back” cake out of the oven. 

The entire compound had a stunning sweet smell. Soft blues played from the Samsung™ powered audio system. Kim still had her heavy makeup on. 
“There is *no way* I’m not getting laid tonight” She Muttered.

Fifteen minutes later, Etin *majestically* walked in. As soon as Kim heard his footsteps, she ran excitedly into his wide open arms not minding the portmanteau on his right hand and the trench coat hanging down his shoulders.

“I’ve missed you baby” she said as she transforms the hug into a tongue entangling French kiss.

Etin let go of his trench coat and portmanteau. "This is not a time for distractions" *he thought*

“I’ve missed you too my love, two months is indeed a long time” he said as he tightened his grip around her and helped her undo her clothing.

“I want to *live* in this moment forever” Kim moaned as Etin kicked into action.

Etin woke up at 12 noon. Wore his robe, walked down to the kitchen and hugged Kim from behind as he seductively whispered, “I need to get to the office, I’ll be back before you notice my absence, 4pm tops!” 

“Do you *have* to?” she asked with a bothered look.

“Mmmnn” he replied as he stuffed his toothbrush into his mouth on his way out of the kitchen. 

His car wouldn’t start
“Perhaps the engine had gone cold out of two months of dysfunction” he pondered after which he decides to go with Kim’s *G-Wagon™* even without telling her. 

An hour later, when Kim was sure her *dear husband* was far gone, she picked up her phone and made a short call. 

“Oboy! Onwuka! Abeg nor come my house again, nor call me again, my husband don come back, *I nor fit shout!"*

And then she hung up.

…*To Be Continued*

the "Hold-up"

Episode 2: "Cat & Dog"

Episode 1: "Welcome Home"