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"And Olokun, what did he want in return?" presses Kola. The way he watches me fractures my heart. I want to sit down with him, to tangle my fingers in his.
But I know I can't.
"I made a vow to help him."
"What?" Kola asks, a spark of panic in his eyes. "How?"
"Esu was right when he said we could never be together. I'm sorry. I pause to take a deep breath.
I don't speak for a moment, taking in the shape of his mouth.

Simi I know you fucking lyingg!!!

Esu ole weird bitch ass 😂 is he fr rn?!

HE WASN'T EVEN SUPPOSED TO FUCKIN BE THERE 😢

"Esu has long been tired of being Olodumare's messenger. He craves more than he already has. IF he obtains the rings, his power will be such that he will be worshipped with as much reverence as the Supreme God, have as much influence over humankind and orisas. With no one to answer to, he'll be free to do anything he wants."
"Perhaps he would do good?" I ask. "He's not evil. He keeps the balance."

Salif sees me craning my neck, looking for him. He pushes the last of the peppered catfish into his mouth and then jumps up and makes his way over to us, followed by Issa. Salif motions, one small hand chopping the air, and a large flask of wine hovers over to us, carried by strong brown hands.
"No!" I clap my hand hastily over the rim of my cup and try to soften the move with a smile. "Thank you."

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