𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥

~~ 68. ~~

"And that is what I want Demilade to know. I just want him to let go, and forget the past. Being angry with him is just toxic to him. Imagine all the hatred he has for him. And as sad as it is, the fact remains that Lawrence is his father. That is why I made sure he uses his surname just like my father instructed me before his death. Hearing Lawrence's surname or giving it to my son is the last thing I wanted then but my father asked me to do it. He told me he will come around someday. It had seemed like a bad joke while he was on his deathbed. But it wasn't my dear. It actually comes true." She smiled. "He did come back. This time around, he is the one begging. Although, it took him thirty years. Thirty good years for him to acknowledge my son. But he still does. As I said before my dear, there is a reason for everything in this life."

"So, I need you to help me talk to my son Tiwalola. I don't need him to call Lawrence father, start a father-to-son relationship with him or acknowledge to the whole world that he is his father, or even let him into his life. I just want him to forget what had happened and learn to forgive. He needs to forgive him. We don't know what can happen. And regret is one of the most painful things in this world. I don't want my son to go through that. He should not regret something he should have done. That is why I am trying so hard to convince him to go see Lawrence and forgive whatever he had done in the past. But Demmy can be stubborn-headed. I don't know if you can help us talk to him."

"First, I am so grateful ma that you open up to me about something personal to you and for trusting me with it. I really appreciate it."

"It is nothing. You're like a daughter to me. I also know from my own story you can learn. And I know my son likes you."

She smiled at her. "Thank you ma."

"It's nothing, my dear."

"Ma'am,... about talking to Demilade. I already did." She was surprised again. "The truth is.... his best friend told me about doing the same thing. He is a very good friend and he also wants the same thing for Demilade. To forgive and forget all that has happened. And I know it is for Demilade's own good. So he talked about everything and I tried to convince him." She paused. "But Demilade is adamant Mommy. He doesn't even want to talk about it talk less of considering it. He is even mad at me for trying to talk him into it. "

"Oh dear, that's bad. I'm sorry for that." The woman apologized, looking sorry.

"It is alright ma. I understand why you want to do this. I really do. It is for Demilade good. But I don't think we can force him. It has to come from his own heart. I just hope he doesn't have any regret."

"That is also what I want too my dear. I don't want my son to have regret." She paused and exhaled loudly. Then she peered back up at Lola. "But just like you said, we can't force him. He is a man and he can make his own decision." The woman shrugged defeatedly.

"I will try to talk to him again maybe he will have a change of heart but I can't promise anything now. Not anytime soon." Lola said.

She still needs to settle her problem with Demilade first before any other thing. Then maybe after, she can bring it up.

The woman smiled gratefully. "You've done more than enough by trying to talk to him, my dear. It has even affected your relationship. Thank you. But let's just leave him. We should let him be. We should give him some space. We already tried our best. We don't want to get on Demilade bad side. It is not funny when he is mad." She smiled a little.

Lola nodded in agreement. "I agree ma."

She had witnessed that first hand and she doesn't like it. He is even mad to the extent that he isn't answering her calls.

"We will just pray he has a change of heart. But about your relationship... Hope it isn't very serious. I can help you talk to him."

"Thanks, ma. But, it's okay ma. You don't have to worry about it." She disagreed immediately. She will love her to help but at the same time, she doesn't want it. She wants them to solve their own problem themselves. And she wasn't even sure if Demilade will be okay knowing that she told his mother about their little fight. "It's fine. It is nothing serious. Thank you for the concern."