Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.                —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ____________________________________ Ituron community -  One thing Eric had learned over the years was that hastily unleashing his anger always had a bizarre ending. But, like his father before him, patience was a virtue the gods of their ancestors had kept beyond his strong grasp, especially when his job and the people he respected were involved. "Maurice I will ask you one last time, where is the stranger?"

Life is a long lesson in humility.           -James M. Barrie _______________________________ Location: An Exclusive Restaurant / Abuja "Tricia." David's deep voice intruded on her thoughts, and she turned cold eyes on him. Staring at his face all night was never the plan. Being forced to eat with him instead of with friends and colleagues was a nightmare, just like the low-budget array of intercontinental and local dishes she would never touch even in the next life. Her dietitian would be alarmed at the tragedy she was being exposed to. Her stomach rumbled distastefully as the aroma suddenly made her feel like throwing up. She wanted to scream at David for being part of the plan to hold her against her will. She felt like dumping the stupid cake on his head, but held back her anger. Getting mad at a messenger would not assuage her rage. Alex, you will pay for this!!

We do not remember days, we remember moments.                     - Cesare Pavese _____________________________ Location: An Exclusive Restaurant/Abuja 'Why do you do this?" "Do what?" "Run anytime Alex says catch. Am I missing something? Help me to understand..." "He asked me to bring you here so I did just that." "So if he asks you to drown yourself you would do that?" David flashed a blinding smile at her; "If you are sure you don't want to eat anything, then let's go home. I'm aware that you have an early morning tomorrow." "Are you going to tuck me in as well?