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THE SOON THAT NEVER CAME

  THE SOON THAT NEVER CAME  A Sad smile played on Ilori's face as he looked towards his young children, Ilerioluwa and Tiaraoluwanimi, laughing and giggling as they play in the children's section of the restaurant. His heart constricted at the wholesome sight before him - his children all happy. His gaze locked with that of a smiling 6 year old Tiara. Tiara blew her father a sweet kiss, which Ilori caught and placed on his heart, causing Ileri and Tiara to giggle some more before turning on their Merry Go Round. Then Asake’s voice shattered the moment: "What do you mean you're going back tomorrow? You just arrived last week, the children are just getting settled in your presence, and you're talking of going back already?" Asake shrieked, a little too loudly, causing some of the patrons to look their way. "Keep your voice down... Please." he replied softly, trying to hold her hands. Asake wards off his hands, glaring at him angrily, her eyes begining ...