MORE THAN A CARVING CHAPTER 5
MORE THAN A CARVING
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 5
She got in and changed the sport channel Kayode was watching to a movie channel. Then her phone rang, and she knew immediately that it was the call she has been expecting, Fullhouse’s client. She picked the call and her guess was right. Iwalade and the man striked a deal, she was given a three months ultimatum to finish the job and the man was willing to pay half a million. As they discuss, Iwalade took notes as she put down all the specifications and every other details she’ll need for the job. After the phone call, Iwalade went through everything she put down, judging from the specifications; she would finish the job in a month. She hates disappointments, she never disappoints her clients. So she planned to start the job immediately and finish it in one month and just keep it till a month before the due date and then submit to her client. The man would have enough time to go through the job and if there’s any need for an amendments, she’ll then fix it before the third month that the contract ends. Although she has some scripts she needed to complete, she’ll make sure the project doesn’t affect the scripts. Then she remembered she had to report back to Fullhouse. “Let me call Fullhouse.” She said to herself, checking her call log, he dialed his number. Iwalade explained everything to Fullhouse and he was glad that they were able to strike a deal. “He’s paying #500,000.” She informed. “Iwalade! First and foremost, you don’t need to tell me how much he is paying but is that money not too small.” “Trust me, it’s not, there’s no big deal in the job, it’s not even up to two hundred pages. In fact, I’ll be through in a month and that’s because I have a lot of scripts to attend to, if not, it’s something I can finish in a week.” She explained. “Really!” “Yea, I’m not trying to be proud but trust me; I’m good at what I do.” She said and he smiled. “I know it’s inborn, that’s not pride Iwalade, it’s what you know how to do best.” He said. “Thank you………” She drawled. Making her family proud is what she had always dreamt of considering where she was coming from. “You know what, since your charges are considerable, then I’ll introduce someone to you, he also needs a content writer. The reason why I did not mention it before was because I thought he won’t be able to afford you.” “Imagine, now you know I’m not that expensive.” “Says who? Iwalade you owe a house.” “It’s a small house.” “Small or big, house na house sis.” He said jokingly and they both laugh.
“I hear you.” “Don’t worry; I’ll visit you once I come to Lagos.” “I’ll be expecting you.” She said. They talk for few minutes and then she ended the call. ******* Some weeks later, Iwalade had a meeting to attend on a Saturday morning with a well known film maker in the industry and she also love to keep to time. She used to fix her meetings on weekdays because she likes staying indoors on weekends but this particular client was busy all week, so they had to schedule for Saturday, 8am. She had to leave home as early as 7:00am. She wished the meeting was virtual, she used to have her meeting via zoom when Covid 19 was intense but thankfully Covid has subsided in the country and it’s now business as usual. The federal government had lifted the ban they placed on businesses, religious gatherings and the rest, even people are now having parties, it’s just that you must wear your nose mask and all activities shouldn’t take longer hours. After dressing up in a simple turtle neck gown because it rained the previous night and everywhere was cold. She took one medical nose mask from the pack she placed on her dressing table and left her room. Since she did not have a gateman; she opened the gate, drove out, parked outside and alighted from the car to lock the gate. After she locked the gate, she went back to the car, she was about to open the door, then she saw two people jogging towards her. Then the woman stopped in her tracks. “Hello, I think I know this face.” The woman said to Iwalade. The boy too stopped to wait for the woman who was asking question. “I don’t think we’ve met before ma.” Iwalade said politely. “Eh….now I remember, you are a writer, right. My eyes can’t deceive me I watched the movie award show.” “Yes ma, you know me then.” “Wow!!! I can’t believe I saw you in real life. I love all your movies.” The woman said. “They are not my movies ma, I only wrote the stories.” She stated. “I know!! You are such a great story teller and I admire all your works.” “Thank you so much ma.” Iwalade said and the woman turned to the young man beside her. “Remember the movie I told you about last night, the one I want to go and see in the cinema this weekend.” She said and he nodded. “This is the person that wrote the story.” “Oh!” The boy said coldly. He wasn’t really interested in the meet and greet, he only wanted to continue his jogging but as it is, he had no choice than to wait.
Sensing the guy’s cold attitude, the woman quickly spoke up. “I’m sorry, he doesn’t watch Nollywood movies but I’ve told him severally that Nollywood movies have improved but he never believed me.” The woman said and Iwalade turned to the boy. “She is actually right, Nollywood has really improved. You can try out our movies.” She said to the boy. “Seriously, no disrespect to your industry but I can’t waste my time on Nollywood movies.” “Don’t mind him jare, let him stick to his Hollywood movies.” The woman said and Iwalade smiled. “Oh! I forgot to introduce myself, I’m Mrs Alice Jadesola Williams and here is my only son, Imisioluwa Williams.” “Hmm…..Imisi, that name is deep.” Iwalade pointed out. “You are right; there is a story behind his name.” “Anyways, it’s nice meeting you two.” She said and mother and son replied her. “You live here?” Mrs. Williams asked pointing to Iwalade’s house. “Yes ma, I moved in some weeks ago.” “I thought as much. Welcome to our estate.” She said with a beautiful smile. “Thank you ma.” “Since I’m a big fan, can you come over to my place one of these days; my house is just blocks away.” “Hmm….” She said, trying to think it through. “Okay ma.” “Aww….thank you….let me have your number then.” She said and brought out her phone from her pocket joggers, Iwalade gave the woman her digits. They left and she entered into her car, she only prayed she won’t be late for her meeting because of Mrs. Williams, but all the same she was happy to meet a fan. The truth is that people are more particular about the actors in movies than the writer or even the crew behind the scenes. And in some cases, some assume the producers own the story, so producers take the credit that suppose to go to the script writer. And without a story, there won’t be a movie. A week later, Temidun came to visit Iwalade; she washed her hands too before entering the house. Iwalade had finally opened up to her close pals that she had relocated. Temidun couldn’t believe her eyes when she got to the place, she was so happy for her friend. The new guy, Seyi she met was really serious about her and he was ready to settle down with her. Iwalade is not surprise at this news because the first time her friend introduced them; she knew the guy is for real. “So, you guys are already discussing marriage. That’s good to hear.” Iwalade said. “Yes o, Seyi said there’s no point wasting time.” “This is what I’ve been telling you, guys who are ready for marriage won’t waste your time unnecessarily. I’m so happy that you finally find love.” “I can’t help but thank you for talking sense into me. If not, I’ll still be holding on to nothing.” Temidun said. “That’s the past, I’m happy you are smiling again and that’s the most important thing.” “You are right, I can now breathe.” “So, this year is sure now.” “Yes, don’t worry, I’ll update you.” “Alright, my regards to Uncle Seyi and help me thank him for taking good care of you.” “Really, is it that obvious?” “Don’t tell me you don’t know you are glowing.” “Hmm…there is nothing like having peace in a relationship jare.” “I know right.” “Ehm…that reminds me, I’m quitting banking, he wants me to start my own business.” “Really?” “Yes, I saved some money and he wants to also add to it, so the business can at least be standard.” “That’s not bad, it’s a good idea. Let me see…..” Iwalade said rolling her eyes. “I’ll sow into your business” “It’s a lie…..” She jumped out of her seat and hugged her. “I’ll wire some money after the wedding, so that you won’t go and spend your business money on wedding.” “Aww….thank you….” Temidun said and returned to her seat. “Iwalade!” “Yes.” She replied Temidun. “Is there someone?” “No.” “You write great love stories and you still…….” “Temidun, the Bible says he that finds a wife finds a good thing…. someone somewhere is looking for me and I know one day, he’ll find me but until then please let me be.” Iwalade said, putting her two palms together. “Okay. I’m praying for you.” “I know, Pastor Ms. By the way, I’m glad you found Jesus. You’ve now become Lady Evangelist on social media.”
“Who opened my eyes to the truth, is it not you. By the way, God turned my mess into a message, I have to open the eyes of other youth especially ladies.” “That’s good.” “Feelings are nothing compared to what God is saying to us about our relationship. Now I know the way out of getting heartbroken and that is seeking God’s opinion first, if He says NO, then bounce.” “True.” “Also, it’s pointless going into a relationship when you are not ready for marriage. Look at me, after wasting all my time with a man that doesn’t love me despite the fact that it wasn’t a sexless relationship o, still what the did I get out of it.” Temidun pointed out. “And now you met Uncle Seyi who you don’t even love. He asked you out, you both prayed about it and God gave you a go ahead and now the wedding bell is already ringing.” “And the love is now growing. Loving someone is what you choose to do as long as God is involved.” Temidun stated. “You are right, some singles will say ‘I can’t marry someone I don’t love,’ forgetting that love is a seed, when you sow it, it starts growing. Once it’s a good soil, all you need to do is to water it.” “You are right my dear friend. May God help the youth of this generation.” “Amen.” “You know I wish I had dedicated my life to Jesus earlier. Maybe I wouldn’t have messed up my life with Kayode.” “Temidun…..let your past go and look into the future.” “It’s all in the past now, you are right and guess what?” Temidun said. “Hmm…..let me guess. He doesn’t want you guys to have sex until marriage.” “Girl! You are in the spirit.” Temidun said and gave her friend a high five. “When you meet a true child of God, he or she won’t demand sex from you and that guy I met last time is truly one.” “Hmm…..by their fruit……” “You shall know them.” Iwalade completed the Bible quote. Temidun spent the weekend at her friend’s place and left on Sunday evening because she had to go to work the following day. Not everyone has the luxury of working from home like Iwalade.
“I hear you.” “Don’t worry; I’ll visit you once I come to Lagos.” “I’ll be expecting you.” She said. They talk for few minutes and then she ended the call. ******* Some weeks later, Iwalade had a meeting to attend on a Saturday morning with a well known film maker in the industry and she also love to keep to time. She used to fix her meetings on weekdays because she likes staying indoors on weekends but this particular client was busy all week, so they had to schedule for Saturday, 8am. She had to leave home as early as 7:00am. She wished the meeting was virtual, she used to have her meeting via zoom when Covid 19 was intense but thankfully Covid has subsided in the country and it’s now business as usual. The federal government had lifted the ban they placed on businesses, religious gatherings and the rest, even people are now having parties, it’s just that you must wear your nose mask and all activities shouldn’t take longer hours. After dressing up in a simple turtle neck gown because it rained the previous night and everywhere was cold. She took one medical nose mask from the pack she placed on her dressing table and left her room. Since she did not have a gateman; she opened the gate, drove out, parked outside and alighted from the car to lock the gate. After she locked the gate, she went back to the car, she was about to open the door, then she saw two people jogging towards her. Then the woman stopped in her tracks. “Hello, I think I know this face.” The woman said to Iwalade. The boy too stopped to wait for the woman who was asking question. “I don’t think we’ve met before ma.” Iwalade said politely. “Eh….now I remember, you are a writer, right. My eyes can’t deceive me I watched the movie award show.” “Yes ma, you know me then.” “Wow!!! I can’t believe I saw you in real life. I love all your movies.” The woman said. “They are not my movies ma, I only wrote the stories.” She stated. “I know!! You are such a great story teller and I admire all your works.” “Thank you so much ma.” Iwalade said and the woman turned to the young man beside her. “Remember the movie I told you about last night, the one I want to go and see in the cinema this weekend.” She said and he nodded. “This is the person that wrote the story.” “Oh!” The boy said coldly. He wasn’t really interested in the meet and greet, he only wanted to continue his jogging but as it is, he had no choice than to wait.
Sensing the guy’s cold attitude, the woman quickly spoke up. “I’m sorry, he doesn’t watch Nollywood movies but I’ve told him severally that Nollywood movies have improved but he never believed me.” The woman said and Iwalade turned to the boy. “She is actually right, Nollywood has really improved. You can try out our movies.” She said to the boy. “Seriously, no disrespect to your industry but I can’t waste my time on Nollywood movies.” “Don’t mind him jare, let him stick to his Hollywood movies.” The woman said and Iwalade smiled. “Oh! I forgot to introduce myself, I’m Mrs Alice Jadesola Williams and here is my only son, Imisioluwa Williams.” “Hmm…..Imisi, that name is deep.” Iwalade pointed out. “You are right; there is a story behind his name.” “Anyways, it’s nice meeting you two.” She said and mother and son replied her. “You live here?” Mrs. Williams asked pointing to Iwalade’s house. “Yes ma, I moved in some weeks ago.” “I thought as much. Welcome to our estate.” She said with a beautiful smile. “Thank you ma.” “Since I’m a big fan, can you come over to my place one of these days; my house is just blocks away.” “Hmm….” She said, trying to think it through. “Okay ma.” “Aww….thank you….let me have your number then.” She said and brought out her phone from her pocket joggers, Iwalade gave the woman her digits. They left and she entered into her car, she only prayed she won’t be late for her meeting because of Mrs. Williams, but all the same she was happy to meet a fan. The truth is that people are more particular about the actors in movies than the writer or even the crew behind the scenes. And in some cases, some assume the producers own the story, so producers take the credit that suppose to go to the script writer. And without a story, there won’t be a movie. A week later, Temidun came to visit Iwalade; she washed her hands too before entering the house. Iwalade had finally opened up to her close pals that she had relocated. Temidun couldn’t believe her eyes when she got to the place, she was so happy for her friend. The new guy, Seyi she met was really serious about her and he was ready to settle down with her. Iwalade is not surprise at this news because the first time her friend introduced them; she knew the guy is for real. “So, you guys are already discussing marriage. That’s good to hear.” Iwalade said. “Yes o, Seyi said there’s no point wasting time.” “This is what I’ve been telling you, guys who are ready for marriage won’t waste your time unnecessarily. I’m so happy that you finally find love.” “I can’t help but thank you for talking sense into me. If not, I’ll still be holding on to nothing.” Temidun said. “That’s the past, I’m happy you are smiling again and that’s the most important thing.” “You are right, I can now breathe.” “So, this year is sure now.” “Yes, don’t worry, I’ll update you.” “Alright, my regards to Uncle Seyi and help me thank him for taking good care of you.” “Really, is it that obvious?” “Don’t tell me you don’t know you are glowing.” “Hmm…there is nothing like having peace in a relationship jare.” “I know right.” “Ehm…that reminds me, I’m quitting banking, he wants me to start my own business.” “Really?” “Yes, I saved some money and he wants to also add to it, so the business can at least be standard.” “That’s not bad, it’s a good idea. Let me see…..” Iwalade said rolling her eyes. “I’ll sow into your business” “It’s a lie…..” She jumped out of her seat and hugged her. “I’ll wire some money after the wedding, so that you won’t go and spend your business money on wedding.” “Aww….thank you….” Temidun said and returned to her seat. “Iwalade!” “Yes.” She replied Temidun. “Is there someone?” “No.” “You write great love stories and you still…….” “Temidun, the Bible says he that finds a wife finds a good thing…. someone somewhere is looking for me and I know one day, he’ll find me but until then please let me be.” Iwalade said, putting her two palms together. “Okay. I’m praying for you.” “I know, Pastor Ms. By the way, I’m glad you found Jesus. You’ve now become Lady Evangelist on social media.”
“Who opened my eyes to the truth, is it not you. By the way, God turned my mess into a message, I have to open the eyes of other youth especially ladies.” “That’s good.” “Feelings are nothing compared to what God is saying to us about our relationship. Now I know the way out of getting heartbroken and that is seeking God’s opinion first, if He says NO, then bounce.” “True.” “Also, it’s pointless going into a relationship when you are not ready for marriage. Look at me, after wasting all my time with a man that doesn’t love me despite the fact that it wasn’t a sexless relationship o, still what the did I get out of it.” Temidun pointed out. “And now you met Uncle Seyi who you don’t even love. He asked you out, you both prayed about it and God gave you a go ahead and now the wedding bell is already ringing.” “And the love is now growing. Loving someone is what you choose to do as long as God is involved.” Temidun stated. “You are right, some singles will say ‘I can’t marry someone I don’t love,’ forgetting that love is a seed, when you sow it, it starts growing. Once it’s a good soil, all you need to do is to water it.” “You are right my dear friend. May God help the youth of this generation.” “Amen.” “You know I wish I had dedicated my life to Jesus earlier. Maybe I wouldn’t have messed up my life with Kayode.” “Temidun…..let your past go and look into the future.” “It’s all in the past now, you are right and guess what?” Temidun said. “Hmm…..let me guess. He doesn’t want you guys to have sex until marriage.” “Girl! You are in the spirit.” Temidun said and gave her friend a high five. “When you meet a true child of God, he or she won’t demand sex from you and that guy I met last time is truly one.” “Hmm…..by their fruit……” “You shall know them.” Iwalade completed the Bible quote. Temidun spent the weekend at her friend’s place and left on Sunday evening because she had to go to work the following day. Not everyone has the luxury of working from home like Iwalade.
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