Toks arrives in London

Unpredictable as the weather can be in the British Isles, on the day that Mr. Tokunbo Ajayi arrived in London, a torrent of rain greeted his arrival. The sky was overcast. He made his way to his friends house in the outskirts ofthe city. He was met by Titi, the beautiful wife of Bayo. Bayo was still at work, and his wife surrounded by her three little children let him in. She had prepared a small feast for the tired traveller, which he had been unable to partake of being exhausted from the trip, he had had only wanted to lie down and rest for a while. Much later, he awoke to a banging on the door, and Bayo barged in unceremoniously, " You brought the bad weather with you! I swear, it has been sunny and nice here for the past two weeks and it was so hot that I thought I was back in Lagos, and on the same day you arrive it is pouring cats and dogs." His friend laughed, " I don't think you should wish yourself back in Lagos. Lagos is a city of many faces and not all of them are good. " Bayo smiled, " Home is still home, I always say.." " Well, home and home, you have now made London your home, and I promise you, there are many of our country-men who would give an arm or a leg to do the same. you would not recognise Lagos anymore... we have advanced into the digital age of cell phones and internet access. But some things stay the same.." Bayo nodded, " I know, I know, we follow the news closely from here, he said looking up at his wife who had made her way into the room," Although, I am not certain that it makes any difference. We are hopeful, that things are turning around for the better. Now what brings you to London?" And before he could get an answer he continued, " I am so sorry about Toyin and Femi, who would have ever thought that the two of them would put you through such hell?" " yes, yes, Toyin and Femi, it seems like that was all ages ago. Life goes on, my father always said, and no one is indispensable. I am fortunate to still be alive and kicking despite it all. It is not until we encounter suffering that we dsicover the resilience of the human spirit. Infact, I am now about to get engaged to another young lady, who I think fits me just fine." Bayo laughed and his whole body shook , " Now that's my man! Lagos boys don't waste time on heart break. I am happy for you and you deserve the best." And he slapped his friend on the back. " Now you tell me about what you and Titi have planned. I was under the impression that you were well on your way to returning home last time we spoke." " In all seriousness I had contemplated a move back, but I personally feel that the time is not right as of yet. When I get embroiled in the logistics of uprooting the children from their schools, and truth be told, Titi is not too keen as of now." And Titi laughed, " There he goes putiing all the blame on me! I would love to return someday as well, but my whole famnily has relocated to London and I would lose my whole support system all at once. But there are advantages to being at home, for one thing I would have house help."