The Covert Identity

the conductor of the bus was calling

g going to the rear as usual, when the conductor gesticulated t

but eventu

ctly facing the driver, the picture of Jesus Christ with a halo on it. He sat down and for some moments, was captured by what he

inauspicious moment

lly. He opened his eyes to the clean mass of water. He realized he had reached the Island and sprou

it was quarter to eight, he smiled and felt that the auspicious nature of the day

sland and once more, people turned to

man came from nowhe

nding his hand for a handshak

ou Mr.

ooked so

why do you a

r. Frank and he was supposed to be coming from the state

hat I'm not Mr. Frank and that

truder looked at h

indeed a handsome man and I pray that you get whatev

sed his voi

ank

d could sight his office building a stone-

ssed the button on 7. He wa

the lift. He took a deep breath and ex

?' He asked as he opened the

ustice,' the security

g, Mr. Mba,'

He asked even though

s not come yet

ale colleague who was

is is happening for the first time, sweetheart tell me who has made my darling anxious this morning?

accordance with the joke

itely need not file a case against that person. You k

is absolutely

hands in the air to gesticulate the sign of the quotation

via.' He said i

let me in on what is bothering yo

ber the presentation I made for o

country right now so how

In fact by noon we should be expecting him. And if the tra

t. I won't be paid and neither will I take this sweetest heart out

support herself and then rose and walked t

happen and now hey! Come off it because the d

ink so?'

so,' she

in the reception hall. Some signs of apprehension were still eviden

oom a couple of times and p

hing from his looks. He turned on the knob of the tap and suddenly fresh clean water rushed out and spattered on the surface of t

dn't know when the door to the convenience o

you are doing here?' A v

efore him was no other than his M.D.

I came to ease my

ith the easing of yourself,' he winked, a gesture known to t

e room and was cut short

ee me in my office

r,' he r

a break. I'm done for.' He soliloquized as he went to his room to

the M'D's office and the s

come

at was going t

books, showing that the owner of this office is indeed a voracious reader and above all, well-informed and well-travelled. The colours of the drapes, the walls, the furniture, medals and awards in the room all g

ed imme

ards him and for some minu

nity. He thought his boss should spill it out and sack

y, his bo

m and his breath touching the neck of his subject. With every hot

ss came to his front

t it could only be a trap, so he declined the offer. His boss realized that he was in a dilemma, lowered his hand and instead gave him a tight hug. Just