EPISODE 7 – THE PERSONAL COST
The pressure came quietly.
But it came hard.
Adanna’s editor called her in.
Funding issues.
External influence.
“Let’s pause the story,” he said carefully.
She understood.
Without him saying it:
Abuja was involved.
Her work was pulled.
Her voice… reduced.
For the first time
She felt alone.
Meanwhile, inside Government House…
Another storm was brewing.
Governor Kola’s wife stood across from him.
Eyes filled with truth he couldn’t control.
“You enjoy this,” she said.
“Playing God.”
He didn’t respond.
Because deep down
He knew she was right.
Later that night, he watched Adanna’s interview online.
Silently.
Thoughtfully.
There was no smile this time.
Just something dangerous:
Respect.
And something even more dangerous…
Attraction.