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Ohh?

-Aunty Zuri... -[chuckles]

What are you doing here?

Uhm, I'm looking for Banke to say goodbye.

-Hmm -Uhm. How's work?

Work is fine. Why?

Aunty, that's not what I heard.

A friend of mine also works at your company.

-Okay? -And he was just saying that

a few people think that you are overrated.

But, you know, it's rubbish, I don't believe that.

People are not okay.

I just thought let me just mention it to you

since you are my big sister and all.

Stay blessed. [blows kiss]

[heels clicking]

[narrator] We live in a superstitious society

So even when we hear terrible stories of people losing their jobs,

women suddenly losing the bread winners of their households,

and being forced into relative pennilessness.

-We think "God forbid, not me." -[keyboard clicking]

-[phone rings] -But sometimes,

-bad things happens to good people. -[sighs]

This woman!

Let me pick her call, so we both can go to sleep today.

Hi, Aunty Uwa.

[Aunty Uwa] Ah this girl ah!

-where have you been? We have emergency-. -[sighs]

Aunty what's the emergency?

Your mother's house got burnt last night.

What?! Whe…

Where is my mom?

-Eromosele? Where is she? Where is my-- -Calm down, calm down.

-Everybody is okay. -Ehm, ah… Aunty, okay…

-Aunty, you just said that-- -Yes, I say you should calm down.

She just have one small scratch.

[Exhales] God!

Okay... and Eromosele?

Eromosele went to the market when it happened.

But she's back now. If it had not been for God.

[sighs] Thank God.

Where's my mom now? Is she in the hospital?

What did the doctor say?

What… What is going on?

I say you should calm down now. No, she is not in the hospital.

Err, she's in my house now.

Listen. Just… err, what did they call it sef?

That she swallowed smoke. Mmm hmm, smoke.

Smoke inhalation? Aunty that's not good, that's very dangerous.

My God did not allow her to swallow much.

They just gave her small oxygen and they have discharged her.

Aunty, Oxygen is not cheap.

Hmm, when we did not hear from you,

I had to call Efosa. He has sent money down immediately.

[exhales]

So the hospital bills are taken care of?

Ehn yes. But we still need small money to buy drugs

[sighs] I'm sure Brother Nosa will take care of it.

[sighs] I wish I could pitch in.

Eh, eh. It's okay, it's okay.

Your mommy is in my house right now with Eromosele.

Right now as we're speaking she is asleep.

[sighs] Thank God.

And thank you too, Aunty.

Aunty please, what happened? A fire?

Hmmn!

They say it's one small wire that caused the fire.

But I know it is something else.

Something like what?

Spiritual attack now!

As we are speaking now, we are doing 14 days fasting and praying,

ehn? Against every... all our enemies so that--

Right, right, aunty,

can I speak with my mom, please?

I mean I'll come over as soon as I can.

-No, I… I will come tomorrow. -Come where?

Is tomorrow not Monday?

You want to leave your work and come and see a woman that has small scratch?

I appreciate it, Aunty.

Are you sure?

That is what she said.

As for me sha,

Err, I think you should come.

Okay. As soon as I'm able to get a plane ticket, I'll be right over.

So please aunty, as soon as she wakes up, please let me know so I can speak to her.

Don't worry, just calm down,

I know that when she wakes up, she will want to talk to you.

-Thank you, bye aunty. -Okay, bye, bye.

[sighs] Gosh!

[phone chimes]

What?

What?

[theme music]

Tell us what happened?

[in Yoruba] Quickly quickly, where's everybody? We have a lot of work to do.

-Good morning Ma. -Makamba, where's everybody?

-Good morning, Ma. -Good morning. My tailors, where are they?

[clears throat]

[Makamba sighs]

[footsteps]

[in yoruba] Yes?

Why are you people standing there?

When we have so many orders to fill? Glo, Gloria...

Those dresses from yesterday, hope you finished cutting them?

No, Ma.

Hmmn, you people...

You people should not let me fight you.

Because you know that this is the busiest we've been in months!

That dress I made for Toke has brought us big bus… business.

Oya move, why are you people staring at me? What is this?

Eh, Madam, we have something to tell you.

We are resign.

You… You have what?

Madam Tami, we really appreciate everything you have do for us,

in training and in work

but we want to go and do another type of work.

-We thank you sha, We thank you very much. -You people are mad!

What the hell is this?

My God, these people want to kill… So...

So what is going to happen to all the deliveries we have this week?

We have 86 deliveries!

Di… Didn't I just pay salaries like… like three days ago?

[lady in white sighs]

[Tami] Wha…?

[harrowing tune]

Should I get you water?

Hmmn.

[Makamba] Ma, see,

I heard that they all left because they want to go and work with Rubbis couture.

Ma, what about the orders, what are we going to do?

Good morning madam, please eh, I hear you have tailors for hire?

Like four, no, make it five.

Ehn, how much?

Ah ah? [in pidgin] what's the best price?

Yeah

[chatter]

[sighs]

Eh!

Err, yes. She's bringing all the measurement you guys need, so,

you'll be fine abi?

[phone chimes]

[phone beeps]

Huh?

[phone beeps]

-[phone beeps] -Uhh, Mak…

Makamba!

[woman] Madam, please...

this is not what I asked you to make for me.

Check it. Just... Can you imagine?

-How d'you expect me to wear this rubbish? -My lady--

Look at the sewing, so rough!

Madam, do you know how much I paid you to make these clothes for me?

[whispers] Please…

How do you expect me to wear this rag?

-I'll sort-- -Oh, my God!

I will sort it out.

-How do you sort… sort it? -I will--

-I need my money back, please, please -But, ma--

-my money! -It has not… It has not come to that.

-It has come to that! -Just sit down first,

-I will sort it out. -No, no, no, madam please!

Just imagine! Look at the edges!

Look at the edges, so rough!

-And you expect me to go home with this -[indistinct]

-after paying that much? -I'm…

I'll… I will handle it. I'll…

Tami, how come didn't we know?

Why didn't you tell us?

We could've done something to help.

Somehow.

[Tami sniffs]

The worst part was....

by the time I did the numbers, I actually made a loss...

from something that was supposed to bring me tons of money. [sniffs]

Aww, aww [in Yoruba] Sorry, dear, don't cry.

-The, the worst part is over, right? -[Adesuwa] Yeah.

[Tami sniffs]

-Lara? -What?

Why are you not saying anything?

-What do you want me to say? -[sighs]

Look, the point right now is, what do we do?

How do we mitigate further damage to her business reputation?

That should be the focus right now.

[deep sighs]

I have an idea.

We can all agree that wars are fought and won on social media, right?

[all] Yeah.

And we all have our own individual networks.

So, how about we put it to good use?

You know, just send out positive messages about Tami,

you know, uhm, create fake accounts, we fill comment sections,

just let them know that Tami is not like that.

She's not like that. This could work.

Tami?

You're gonna have to give a public apology. Hmm?

-Just own up to what happened. -Yeah.

Something like a press release. Just to explain your side of the story.

[Lara] And most importantly,

you have to promise restitution to everyone that's affected.

Can you do that?

Of course, I can.

I'm just so angry and frustrated with myself.

[Lara] Aww, babes don't feel like that.

-This could happen to the best of us. -[all] Yeah.

Don't worry okay, everything is going to be okay.

-Thank you. -We're all going to do our parts,

-and this will blow over. -[Adesuwa] Hmm-mmn!

-Alright, boo? -Love you, boo.

This one that you're slaying like this, are you sure you have problems?

She just has to dress up.

Slay queen.

The fact that I'm going through hell doesn't mean I should look like it.

-[general chatter] -[Zuri] She's fine. She's okay.

-[Zuri] She's okay. -[Lara] I feel a little better now.

What is it, Zuri?

[sighs] Uh, I just got a circular email from work.

We have a meeting this afternoon.

-I, I have to get back to work guys. -[all] Okay.

Baby, it's going to be okay, alright? I love you.

Guys I will see you later yeah?

-[all] Bye! -Bye bye babe.

-You are loved. -[Lara] My sweetheart.

-Everything's going to be OK you know? -OK.

[upbeat music]

[muttering]

Obiageli, I just saw the mail about the meeting.

[exhales] Yes!

I mean, it's in an hour and half?

Is there anything we need to prepare for? or what do you think?

Didn't you see everybody that was copied?

It's office-wide.

You know what that can mean, right?

No, but going by your expression, I'm sure it can't be good?

It's not good! Layoffs.

Some people are going to collect sack letter today.

Okay, wait how are you so sure?

I mean, something like that wouldnt happen all of a sudden.

-You know I work in accounts, right? -Right.

The last three months have been rough with a capital R.

So yes, maybe the meeting is sudden, but the situation is not.

Right.

The, the last time we had this type of 'meeting' was, was two years ago,

shortly after you joined.

You remember what happened then?

[sighs]

Oh my, right, and everybody was just upset.

Wait, did they say who or?

No, in fact I even asked Tomisin in HR and

she said she does no't know either

that the top guys are keeping everything hush-hush.

[in pidgin] See, I won't lie, I'm already scared.

[in pidgin] I'm off to say prayer in the bathroom

and just pray that by God's grace this this cup will pass over us.

Okay.

Eh, Jesus.

Me that I'm on probation, what are my chances?

God, I can't afford to lose my job right now!

-God! -[jazz music playing]

-Hey, Zuri baby! -Oh!

My God Tejiri, what do you want? Can't you knock?

[in pidgin] What are you saying? Why will I knock in my best friend's office?

Don't you know this is my office by extension?

What is yours is mine.

Mm-hum, see Zuri, see, me and you know what this meeting is about,

[in pidgin] so before things get bad,

I'd advise you to take your options more seriously.

Mm-hmm.

-Are you joking right now? -Who is joking with you?

[scoffs]

Tejiri let me explain something to you.

I will meet you downstairs in the office now.

If I am fired, this your pyramid scheme

will never be an option for me.

-Hmmmn? -[in pidgin] You heard me, right? Hmm-nn.

[sighs]

It's not your… It's not your fault now.

I'm trying to change your life.

[in pidgin] With your beautiful face!

[in pidgin] I don't know why she won't grab an opportunity when she sees one!

Hey?

Nonsense girl. [tuts] Hmmn!

[male voice] And so in light of all that I've said,

in order for us to move forward given our economic realities,

we will have to make some cuts.

And unfortunately that includes staff strength.

Yes, we are downsizing.

We've agonized over this for weeks.

I know, no company will be happy to do this.

The dream is to grow.

That is what we work towards.

But I'm sorry If you hear your name,

it means that we will have to let you go.

Tunde Ailomo,

[Boss] Gregory Peters,

Pelumi Yishma,

and Obiageli Nwakaego.

Your letters will be handed over to you in the next hour

and you will receive your last salary for the month

as well as severance package.

If you need any referrals, we will give that to you.

We thank you for your contributions towards this company

and we wish you the very best of luck

and success going forward.

Thank you.

[male voice] You see guys, I never liked this job anyways,

onto the next.

[sighs]

[female voice] Thank God. Thank God.

My goodness, can you try not to be so insensitive.

Look, I have to thank God they did not sack me.

Well, can you thank Him privately and quietly?

[sobs]

[sobs]

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Whoo.

Don't cry.

Everything is going to be okay.

I'm sure something better will come.

Something better how? Huh?

Zuri, something better how?

'cos it took me over one year of searching to find this job.

Over one year of walking through the streets [gulps] of Lagos

in the name of interviews until my shoes were out of shape.

I know.

You do? Really?

Because without my salary my family is in trouble.

I am my family's breadwinner.

I don't expect you to understand.

You with your happy-go-lucky

"I schooled abroad so I can coast" attitude.

[tuts]

-Why would you say that? -Because I work my ass off!

I get here early, I leave late,

and you get to stay? You?

How?

How… How is that fair?

Look...

I don't even know if I'm in the clear.

I mean he may want to do mine privately,

being my mentor and all.

[in pidgin] Oh please.

Leave me alone.

Leave me alone!

[narrator] A smart woman doesn't wait for financial surprises.

She systematically saves towards her emergency fund.

Because she knows that this is the foundation of her financial journey.

Who invites people out and then arrives later than her guests?

-Adesuwa! -Hmmmn!

And please, she's not the only one that's busy.

Well her promotion is great news so, I guess.

Where's Tami?

She said that she might run a little late.

She sounded really ''cagey''

Who sounded cagey?

-You did. -[Tami] Hi!

Girl, look at all these "breasties" you are giving us today!

I'm giving you girls cleavs...

-Baby, you did it! -Ah, all of us.

You guys came in through for me massively.

I won't have survived that scandal without you.

We came through with the WhatsApp groups too.

-As in-- -Just don't let it happen again girl.

-Awww. -Choking, I died of laughter.

There she is!

-Hey! -Baby girl!

Corporate person.

You do not know how proud we are of you.

Thank you guys.

Working mom,

wife, everything. You manage to pull it off.

Like, climbing the legal corporate ladder, one rung at a time!

-Thank you so much. -Gist us now.

Hmmmn, I will tell you guys in a minute.

But guess who has her own paralegal attached to her now.

[laughter]

And the work, it's a lot.

I have to take on two pro bono cases in addition to my own already existing work.

And then I'm taking on three of our international clients.

Aha? Sis, that means you are definitely on track for partnership.

-I agree. -I don't want to be forward in that area.

But you know, it's just that this means more time spent at work,

and less time spent with family. Especially SJ.

I don't think I can survive that.

You can. 'D' is for...

[in Yoruba] Look, If I say what is on my mind.

-Don't say it, don't say it. -Dummy?!

Toh It's not me that said it. Like sis, are you high?

-You guys! -No, listen, I understand.

D for me is Delegation. You have to delegate here, there...

-[Zuri] I understand. -[Adesuwa] Well,

Now that you people have opened your mouths like "delegate"...

I hope you all

will volunteer to come and babysit SJ

-once or twice a month? -Eh he! [in Yoruba] No problem.

You have Zuri to call.

[laughter]

[Zuri] Can you imagine? You will be there too

Now that we've solved junior,

[in pidgin] What's up with senior?

-Oh, Soji? -[Tami] Eh he?

Oh, he's fine.

He's very happy for me. You know he's very supportive.

Just that you know, as a married woman, I'm not going to fail in any of my duties.

My husband is very important and he mustn't suffer.

Aww, I really dream of a day it's men having these types of conversations.

Me too.

[Adesuwa] Anyway,

I need to tell you guys what happened on the day the promotion was announced.

[all] Hmmn!

That Mr. Bernard in my office,

that's how he just came to my side, right next to me and just said,

"Anyway, the company had to show that they support women. Congratulations."

-Are you serious? -I'm telling you.

And it was so embarrassing, cos he said it loud. Like a real stage-whisper.

-[Tami] He's an idiot. -[tuts]

-What a scumbag. -Anyways

Do you know what this reminds me of? My annoying little brother.

I told you guys that he feels so entitled to my money.

[Zuri] Really?

Do you know how many millions I've spent on this boy's education?

You have no idea how much,

just for him to come and said that he want to become, guess what?

-[all] What? -A footballer.

-[Tami laughs] -At 22, he wants to drop out of school,

after all the money I've spent.

-[Zuri] Well done! -To become a

-footballer, imagine that rubbish. -[Zuri] Can you imagine?

Leave these people!

It's just like the paralegal in my office too

that one too has a problem with taking instructions from me.

Anyway, that's their business

'cos I can give that Mr. Bernard a query and I'm going to deal with that paralegal.

-Yes! -Yes!

Are you okay?

Uhh.

I'm just thinking about my mom and the fire--

-Aww! -and how I wasn't even able to contribute.

-It can happen to any of us. -[Adesuwa] Yeah.

You know I'm just thinking how I have to reorganize and just

deal with the hard reset of my finances. I have to become better at this.

Yeah.

[Lara] Okay then I have some pointers for you.

So basically, I've had to learn to put away some money every month,

think of it as a rainy day fund.

So this money is completely separate from my bills and my savings.

So, every year for the last two years

I've been putting just a little away every month.

-[Tami] Mmm hmm! -[Adesuwa] Yeah.

And you have to be very deliberate about that.

Deliberate and intentional.

Not "when I have money, I'll put something there".

You have to be on it, on it, on it!

Yeah, what they said.

Don't look at me like that. Look an emergency cannot catch me unawares.

-I have a child. -Yeah.

Okay what Adesuwa said, but seriously guys,

a rainy day fund is very crucial.

-Tami, are you listening? OK? -I'm listening.

-I'm actually paying attention-- -A rainy day fund is very crucial

-seriously, -[Zuri] Yeah.

-anything can happen at any time. -[Adesuwa] Anything.

Rainy day funds.

But I need to order please. Are you girls not going to celebrate me?

Tami stop drinking my drink, please.

-Sorry, we'll pop our own now. -I'm so happy.

[upbeat music]

-Ah, come in Zuri, please. -Okay sir, thank you, sir.

I have a very special and important assignment for you.

You saw Mr. Preware here last week, right?

-Err, -I'll take that as a yes.

You also remember that I told you about an angle that we were working

which will be beneficial to us.

-Yes, you did, Sir. -Good.

Now, we've been in negotiations with them

to come in as co-investors in some of our real estate deals.

-But Sir, they're not even in real estate. -Exactly.

Which is why this for them is just testing the waters.

They've agreed to come in to a presentation.

Okay.

Typically, they wouldnt touch any deal below ten million dollars.

Which is why this is a hard sell getting them to

consider it in the first place.

And this is where you come in.

-Me? -Yes, you, Ms. Guobadia.

Theyre coning in for a meeting first thing Wednesday morning.

And so, I'll need you to prepare a presentation that will blow their minds.

Also, Ill need you to, meet with all the departments

to provide evaluation,

projected cash flow and of course sales strategy.

Can you do this, Zuri?

Yes, yes sir. Thats huge. Thank you.

-Thank you, for the opportunity. -Good.

Yeah, you are right to feel nervous but thankfully, tomorrow is a public holiday.

So, you have two days to prepare yourself adequately. Hmm?

Yes, sir.

-You can go and prepare. -Okay. Thank, thank you, sir.

-And Zuri, -Uhh, yes sir.

I don't need to remind you how important this transaction

is to Richmond Developments.

Failure is not an option.

I know this is last-minute,

but you know these properties more than most anyone in this office.

So, work the numbers and bring in your A-game.

I will not let you down. Ill be ready.

-Good. -Thank you, sir.

[narrator] Sometimes,

taking control of your money means making short-term sacrifices

to achieve long-term gain.

The plan is usually easy but the execution can be challenging.

-It requires small sustainable changes -[Zuri sighs]

in our lifestyle choices that add up over time.

-Youll be just fine. -[Zuri exhales]

This is the last one.

That is so gorgeous.

-Thank you. -I love it.

Thank you. Maria, thank you so much for doing this.

I really appreciate it.

[in pidgin] Don't mention it. I'm the one looking for great bargains.

I should be thanking you.

Well, the luxury concierge was highly recommended by my girl, Tami.

-So. -Yay! Tami is one of my best clients.

-I need to remember to thank her for this. -Of course.

You got such amazing stuff.

-Thank you. -These things are gonna sell fast.

[Zuri sighs]

My babies.

I know, it can be hard to let go but look on the bright side,

youll be getting like a wad of cash really soon.

I like the sound of that.

-[chuckles] -[chuckles] Dont we all?

So I'd basically have to go through the process,

the authentication process. I'll get some prices out to you,

and once youre comfortable with that we'll put them up for sale.

And in no time, youll get your money.

-Okay, that sounds good. -Awesome.

Do you have a bag I could use to take these things with?

Oh, absolutely. Ill go and get that.

Awesome. I cant wait to get these out. My clients are gonna go crazy.

[both chuckle]

[narrator] Your bank statement should reflect your values and your goals

make sure the money you are earning is going in the direction you intended

not in the direction your friends,

your family or society are driving you in.

[tuts]

[in pidgin] Wow, it shouldn't be this bad.

Turn that frown upside down.

-Its going to be great. -Leave me joh

But I offered to pay for your facial, can't we just go?

-Hmm-mmn-mn -Whats all this experimentation?

No. If, I am serious about saving money,

I have to be on the road to changing my whole lifestyle.

[Zuri] Okay?

-Oya, which one are we starting with? -Girl! That's the spirit!

Okay so, were gonna start off with vitamin C cleanser. You know?

Cleanse the skin, from YouSkin.

Then were gonna go with the Dead Sea mud mask.

Ohh!

And then were gonna have our popping skin from the YouSkin brightening

-[exhales] -Vitamin C

serum.

-What? -Im already stressed.

Uhh, stress now, have popping skin later.

Girl, I be popping skin, okay? [in pidgin] It won't be starting today.

And I have it by keeping up with my weekly facial appointments.

Ehn ehn! Please, dont be a party pooper.

Hmm, oya, which one are we starting with?

-My Tam Tam! -[paper pack rustles]

Hey- hey!

[soothing music]

This thing had better work.

Please, tell me the difference between this and those overpriced spas you go to.

Dont push it.

[tuts]

[sighs]

But, Zuri,

you know, you might be on to something.

I mean, Im not in the mood to join you in your money cleanse.

[chuckles]

I would be in shock, trust fund baby.

[sighs]

Thats the thing.

Do you know that

for as long as Ive been in business

I don't think I'd fare well if my dad wasnt constantly raising me capital.

Hmm.

That worries you?

Im not going to lie,

I never used to think of this sort of thing

but lately I do.

What do you think the problem is?

See, I know what my problem is.

And thats having unnecessary expenses.

[deep breath]

Like asoebi.

[tuts]

[in Yoruba] See,

[in pidgin] please, I'm over-thinking this thing.

All small businesses suffer.

It takes time to stand on your own two feet.

[narrator] Its okay to look foolish in the short-term, to win in the long run.

Its important to build a support system

thats encourages you to do what you need to do

to achieve your goals instead of making a mockery of them.

[exhales]

[exhales]

Alright,

I can't believe that after all the talking and talking,

Tami, you still refuse to come and work out with us.

Best believe it. I mean just look at the three of you.

You people will not kill yourselves. [in pidgin] Hope you heard me.

Plus, Zuri and I spent all afternoon doing facials.

Who wants to come and spoil it with sweat?

Tam-Tam, I don't think that's how it works.

Don't mind her!

You people look like you're suffering. That's all I know.

Ah, not me.

I had to cancel my gym membership.

To maintain this sexy, I have to keep moving.

Which means, I have to work out either at Adesuwas or at home.

So wait, why am I even here?

For moral support. [in pidgin] What else?

Tami, girl, you know that your butt should be up here working out with us.

Please, dear, why?

Hello, are you not trying to save money?

Are you not trying to recoup losses from this crisis that youre in?

True.

Nope. No losses.

Oh, okay.

Wait, you guys remember now?

The issue last time was mostly, operational.

My tailors leaving suddenly, no fabric, that kind of thing.

-Well, true sha -No no but didnt you have losses, right?

Erm but baby girl is back to normal.

And what exactly is your "normal"?

Getting by.

[Lara] On daddy's money.

Look, your "normal" was crap, to begin with.

You should be happy that this whole thing happened to open your eyes.

-What's this one saying? -Tami, she's right.

Of course, I'm right.

You made losses. And you had no safety net to absorb those losses.

So what nonsense are you saying?

Okay, Tam-Tam, forget how Lara is putting it

but what shes saying is true sha

I have heard. Work out. Save money.

[in igbo] Please, where is Ladun?

She said something about them hosting some dignitaries or something like that.

Ehnehn please my kind of fun.

Think we can gatecrash?

[Adesuwa chuckles] No, the only gate we are crashing is that bridge.

[chuckles]

One that note, I am off. I have an appointment.

[Zuri laughs] Appointment?

What's his name?

Please, please, I am going to visit my parents.

Oh, true, [sighs] it's been a while.

Please greet them for us.

You people should go and visit them.

Ok wait, am I the only one that remembers that Tam-Tam has some gist for us?

-Which gist? -What about that guy, Andrrrreww?

Tami, you met that hottie and youre starving us of the gist.

[chuckling]

Please, give us the gist.

-[Lara] Im here for the gist! -[Tami] Ehn-ehn.

-Give us the gist. -Where do you think you're going?

-Which gist? -[Adesuwa] Give us the gist.

-[indistinct chatter] -[laughter]

-Give us the gist! -[indistinct chatter]

[dancehall music]

[breaths heavily] Wait…

Come on!

[breathes heavily]

Come on!

That's the thing with not working out regularly.

Once you come back like the Judas that you are,

your body behaves as if it doesnt recognize

working out again.

[in pidgin] The one I dont like is when I dont see the results sharp sharp

Sharp sharp as in how? Ehn, you guys.

We need to be fast, its drizzling.

[sighs]

Its raining. Look, if I take one day to eat clean,

I'd better see abs the next morning.

-Girl, you know it. -[chuckles]

Look, you guys can have a meal plan, okay, its not that deep.

-Eh hey? -Yes.

So it can tell me eat one egg a day for one year

-so I can lose one inch per year. -[Adesuwa] No, no.

You can work with some really good nutritionists.

Like My Green Apron, they helped me lose my post SJ baby weight.

And I can hook you guys up.

Fine, Ill try it but if it doesnt work youre giving me a refund.

Good, can we continue? Its raining.

This rain?

Lets go. You work out in the rain. Burn the fat in the rain. Lets go! Lets go!

[Adesuwa] Come on! Come on! Come on! Chop chop! Chop chop!

[Zuri and Lara breathe heavily]

That was a work out guys, wasn't it?

-Please, don't ask me any questions. -[Adesuwa laughs]

-No pain, no gain, guys. -[in pidgin] Please, please.

You guys are even lucky that the sun was down when we went.

But dont worry its because we just started.

In a month from now, all this will be nothing to you.

-Huh? -[Lara] Hmmn…

[Nanny] SJ, time to shower.

-Good evening, madams. -Good evening.

Mommy, I don't want to shower. I want to play.

Aww, SJ, but you know what mommy has said about six oclock?

-Shower time. -Good boy!

-But, Mommy-- -No buts, no buts.

You have to shower, okay?

Now, have you said good evening to your aunty?

-Good evening, Aunty Zuri. -Ah ha?

Good evening, Aunty Lara.

Aww, good evening, my darling.

[Lara] My favorite boy.

Why don't you go and shower?

Madam, sorry. But he has been saying he wants you to bathe him.

[sighs]

SJ, is that true? You want Mommy to do shower time with you?

-Hmm? -Yes.

Okay, so ill do shower time with you on one condition.

You will read mommy all your multiplication tables. Deal?

-Deal. -High five.

Good boy. Okay, so, lets go do shower time.

[Adesuwa] Ladies, its time to shower.

Just be comfortable. Theres wine and theres food.

Ill see you guys soon. Okay, lets go shower

[both sigh]

[exhales]

-[Zuri] Uh! -Man, Adesuwa tries sha.

I wonder where that "husband" is.

On a public holiday? Hmm. That's my worry.

Hmm, maybe hes out working, you know.

Trying to catch a deal, or something.

Yes, that is probably what hes doing. Girl, please.

[Lara laughs]

Uh, oh my God, Zuri...

my back.

[wincing in pain] Help!

[laughter]

Look guy, that is what you will say when the cheque clears.

-Hmm… -then it becomes "part of the hustle".

Ha ha.

See man, I'm no longer cut out for all these work for 24 hours issue,

As in im so done with it.

-Look, man-- -For real.

Me too.

Im after quick bucks.

Quick bucks all the way.

Speaking of quick bucks, Soji.

Huh?

Soji, [in pidgin] whats up?

[in pidgin] you told us the deal was successful.

[laughter]

Okay, look guys, I have been keeping it on a low-low,

Hmmn!

but, I just cut a deal with a multinational.

-[lady chuckles] -[both men] What?

[laughter]

Now that is what Im talking about.

-When this deal hits, ah! Guy... -Ah ah!

Ohh!

-[in pidgin] We will have fun! -[laughter]

Oh my God, man!

Oh! Only our Soji!

[in pidgin] See what's happening.

[in pidgin] I can see.

[in pidgin] Tell me, why should we stop the fun?

-[in pidgin] Why should we stop the fun? -Ask me!

-Chinasa, say something now! -Ah-ah!

I say that Soji is more than able and capable

to spoil us. Right, Papi?

Right, Mami.

-[laughter] -Wow!

Uhm, bartender,

bring us another bottle of Martel and

another bottle of bubbly for the lady.

Matter of fact, make it two.

[laughter]

Soji, that is what were talking about! That is what were talking about!

Oh, my gosh. Guys,

[in pidgin] all this money we are spending is little,

When the mother load hits,

Hmmn!

[man on the left] Soji!

[man on the left] A-ah, Soji, Soji!

Take me home tonight.

Hm-nn.

Okay, so if I do, whats in it for me?

Hmmn, let me tell you.

-Ahh! -Wait, wait, Im not done yet.

Okay.

[laughter]

Baby, Im all yours. They can stay in their house.

-Baby, [in yoruba] disrespect me. -[giggling]

Please, disrespect me, pull my beard, slap my face, do whatever you want.

Im all yours. [chuckles]

[sighs]

So, what did I miss?

Girl, were just over here shooting the breeze.

Man, I love my life and everything

but if theres something that makes me pause to think.

Its how much I miss SJ and I know he misses me too.

[Zuri] Youre a good mother.

You're a great mother.

-You'll see the fruit of your labour. -Amen.

Abi? At least you're working for his future.

The nest egg that you're building is so he can be comfortable.

I wish all of us could say the same.

-Family again? -[Lara] Girl,

I work so hard, and the money does come in.

But the way that my immediate and extended family bleed me dry.

If it's not hospital bills,

its school bills, if its not school fees, its rent.

If its not rent, it's

oh contribute for this family member and oh contribute for this family event.

I swear, if I hear one more "oh", I am going to lose it.

When the end of the month comes around, Im sitting here thinking, "Wait a minute,

who am I really working for"?

[chuckles] My dear, all that is modern day slavery.

See, I know the things that keep me enslaved.

Gym memberships that I barely use,

-designer bags. -Hmmn?

Weekly spa treatments, ladies, I am shedding them like snakeskin.

-Ahh -Oh, you better shed.

-Go, girl. -Yes.

-[Adesuwa] Shed it off. -[chuckles]

[clears throat]

-Adesuwa? -Hmm-mm?

Is it just me and Lara that have problems?

How can? It's just that Soji and I have an excellent understanding.

You guys know we have a joint account,

which help us stay accountable to each other

and nobody really makes any huge withdrawal

without checking with the other person.

Hmm.

-[phone chimes] -[whispers] What?

Whats that?

Oh. Its just something from work.

Well, speaking of work, tomorrow is a working day.

So guys, I gotta be out.

There is no lie in that. Ladies I have the

craziest and hardest presentation at work tomorrow.

Please, pray for me.

-Well, Im sure youre going to kill it. -[Adesuwa] Youll be fine. I trust you.

-Alright. -Okay.

[Zuri exhales] Yeah.

Ah…

Uh, where are you going? Why are you being so formal?

You go and sleep. Well see our way out.

Okay. All the best.

You are a naughty girl. [chuckles]

-Bye sweetie, see you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow! Love you.

Love you too, bye.

Is that my baby girl?

[laughs]

Soji, where are you coming from?

Ah ah.

What now? You were hanging out with your friends just now.

In fact, I saw them leaving.

I want to hang out with my friends too. Is that a crime?

Hanging with your friends is not a crime, Soji. But this could be.

Whats that?

That's a huge amount to withdraw without discussing it first.

217,000 Naira. What'd you need it for?

Adesuwa, I just told you I was hanging with the boys now.

-Big deal, ah! -Wait...

[scoffs]

You are saying that you spent 217,000 Naira at once

hanging with "the boys"?

Soji, we've discussed this now.

We can't afford these expenditures, especially without agreeing on it first.

Adesuwa, just calm down. Relax!

I just signed a deal. Relax.

-You just closed a deal? -Yeah!

Oh babe, well done. You shouldve said that. Im proud of you.

Wait, is it a "positive conversation" type of deal closing?

What does that mean?

Adesuwa, tell me what is that supposed to mean?

No, no. Im just saying, you know, we've been down this road before.

Several times.

One minute the deal is there the next minute, something goes wrong.

You know Adesuwa, if theres something you want to say to my face,

here it is, say it to me now.

I'm not trying to say anything. Im just saying that

it may be better that we get the money first before we we start celebrating?

And even then, we should talk about it. You know, plan?

Adesuwa, this is the thing that really irritates me about you.

I mean, I go out there.

Im hustling day in-day out.

A man comes back after all that and then you are giving me grief?

Really?

I just need some support.

Don't I deserve some support?

Yes, Soj, you do.

You deserve all the support and I do support you but, Soj, work with me here.

-Were drowning, Soj. -What are you--

Leave all these "Soj" you're saying.

Ah-ah!

What is it now?

How much did I even spend?

217? How much is one bottle of Hennessy and you're stressing me like this

I need to spend money to make money.

[in Yoruba] What all the rubbish going on in this house?

It's because youre bringing money?

[sad music playing]

Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

[chuckles]

[exhales]

-That's it. -Is that it?

Really?

-Mmm hmm now. -[male voice] Is she ever serious?

You know,

If I had known this is what I was coming for I would have saved myself the time.

Mr. Tunde, this is what Ive been saying all along.

She's no good.

[Mr Tunde] I see now that youre right,

and I apologize for this garbage.

Now she has completed the trail with this shockingly bad...

You know what? Zuri, you're fired!

[clapping]

In the history of professional presentations

this is the most abysmal thing Ive come across.

-[man] What a shame! -Shame, shame!

-[man 1] Shame! Shame! -[man 2] Shame! Shame!

-Shame! -Shame!

-Shame! -Shame!

[screams very loudly]

-[phone rings] -Arrgh!

[phone rings]

Arrghh!

What?

Oh, God forbid!

-[phone rings] -Arrghh!

-Good morning, Mom. -Zuri dear, how are you?

Our call ended abruptly yesterday.

Mm hmm

I know. Mom, actually, Im glad that you called. I...

I want you to pray for me. I have my very big presentation today.

That's why I'm calling you. Oya, let us pray.

No, no, no. Mom. I want you to pray for me on your own.

I have to rush and get to work.

In Jesus' name…

-Amen. -Father Lord, we thank you for today.

We thank you because it is a day you have made.

Father we thank you for Zuris life,

for her wellbeing, oh Lord.

For her going and her coming.

-Accept our thanksgiving in Jesus name. -Mom,

Can you hurry because I have to get to work--

My friend, shut up! You dont hurry God.

Mmm hmm, father Lord, we thank you for her job, Oh God.

Even as we pray for her presentation today,

Father we ask you to grant her favor.

As she opens her mouth,

Lord, youll be guiding and directing her.

-In Jesus name we pray-- -Amen!

And Father Lord, peradventure there is any man that you have fashioned for Zuri

that is in any way connected to this project,

Daddy, help her to open her eyes to see it,

in Jesus name.

Ahhh, mommy--

My friend, shut up and go and meet your office people.

I hope you have eaten.

[fast tune]

[fast tune continues]

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