He Promised Me Work In Lagos, Na Trap I Enter (EPISODE 37)

EPISODE 37 – Strength in the Shadows

Lagos never sleeps, and neither do its tests. I have learned to move carefully, to watch and listen, to measure every step. But even as I build a life for myself and Ada, I know the shadows of my past are never far.

The man who trapped me before is still somewhere out there. I do not know when or if he will return, but I refuse to live in constant fear. Instead, I prepare. I change routines, I vary my routes, and I keep records of every strange call or message. Lagos is rough, yes, but I am learning to be rougher.

Helping Ada gives me purpose. Her eyes, her trust, remind me why I cannot allow the past to control me. I teach her small survival skills, but I also teach her confidence. “You belong to no one, and no one should own your life,” I tell her.

Some nights, I lie awake and think about my mother, about the grandmother I never knew, about the life I could have had. But the past no longer chains me. I carry lessons, not regrets. I carry awareness, not fear.

The city is still loud, unpredictable, dangerous. But I feel a new kind of power — quiet, determined, careful, and aware. I have no illusions about freedom. I know it comes with responsibility, vigilance, and sometimes, loneliness.

And yet… a small thrill lives inside me. Lagos may be a machine, but I have learned to navigate it. And even if my past catches up, I now have the strength to face it.

Episode 38 Coming Soon
The story is far from over. Nkiru’s life in Lagos is just beginning. Shadows remain, challenges rise, but so does her courage. This chapter may close, but the saga of survival, growth, and resilience continues.