Chapter 125: A Glimpse of Hope
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"May I come in?" the woman asked, her voice soft and gentle.
Eki went outside to allow the lady to come in. Dapo noticed some tension, so he stepped closer and stood near Eki with his hand almost reaching into his pocket.
The woman was old, with wrinkles showing she had much life experience. She wore traditional clothes from her culture and seemed very spiritual.
"I know why you come here," she began, speaking in a very soft voice. "I have been watching you."
Eki and Dapo exchanged glances, worry clear in their eyes. They did not recognize this woman, feeling puzzled about how she knew their names.
"I come from Olorun," a woman speaks with a stronger voice. "The artist, the creator."
Eki and Dapo looked at each other with amazement. The name Olorun was very well-known; it stood for the highest level of artistic talent.
"I have a surprise for you," she says, as she puts her hand inside the bag. She gently places an old leather satchel on the table.
The bag was given to another person when they did a handshake. Inside this bag, many pictures and poems were found. The drawings are very beautiful, creating a feeling of being in another world. They combine old style with modern drawing ways to show how our spirits change through time.
Eki and Dapo were very surprised because this type of artwork was very new to them. It seemed so pure, and expressive, and held deep spiritual meaning for both.
"These are works of Olorun," the lady said with much respect in her voice. "For many generations, they were hidden, kept safe from those who may use them wrongly."
Eki and Dapo looked at each other with surprise on their faces. Finally, they discovered the last piece required to understand everything fully.
"Why are you showing us this?" Dapo asked, his voice filled with caution.
The lady smiled, but her smile was a little sad and wise. "I think you can help me," she said. "You fight for what is good, for truth. These artworks have a very important part in that truth."
Eki and Dapo looked at each other, their eyes shining with hope. They have found a surprising friend who also has a strong wish for truth and fairness like them.
"We look after these pieces," Eki said with much emotion. "Our job is to ensure Olorun's legacy is respected properly."
The woman nodded, relief washing over her face. "Thank you," she said simply.
When they arrived at Olorun's place, their thoughts about the plan became more clear. They saw how the art world took advantage of people and realized that the Olumide family was only a small piece of it.
They know saying the truth sometimes brings danger, but their mind stays strong. They think it is their job to help artists who suffer unfairness and also protect the art world and Olorun's good name.
Eki and Dapo stayed quiet, feeling very amazed inside their minds. Finding Olorun's lost creations made everything different for them. They were not only artworks; they also carried great historical importance—a hidden cultural treasure that no one had seen before.
"This is very amazing," Dapo said softly, still looking at the artwork. "It feels like you are seeing deep inside the mind of the person who is very smart."
Eki, with a heart full of so much excitement, says "Only think - this can change everything."
They spend many hours looking at pictures and reading poems, trying to find hidden messages and meanings in these artworks. For them, it is like solving a big puzzle, and they feel very serious about finding the answer.
"These have something special," Eki said with a voice full of curiosity and wonder. "I can feel it."
Dapo nodded and said, "Looks like the artist wants to talk with us. Maybe it is some kind of warning."
As they keep looking at the artworks, one sign keeps showing up—a strange and complicated pattern seen in many pieces. It looks like the artist wants to say something important, maybe a hidden message or code meant just for some special people.
"What if this symbol is a key?" Dapo suggested. "A key to something bigger."
Eki's eyes shined, she expressed "Maybe", we must discover the significance.
In the next few days, they put in much effort to figure out what the symbol means—but oh no! It felt like some strange puzzle that nobody could solve.
When they almost think about stopping, Chief Olumide calls them, and his voice sounds very worried.
"I need to see you," he said. "It's important."
Eki and Dapo look at each other with concern. They do not understand what the Chief wants, but they know they must go right away.
They all met in a safe place to see Chief Olumide. When they saw him, he looked very tired and worried. His eyes showed that he felt hurried.
"I got data," he started, speaking softly. "Thorne is preparing for a large meeting." A gathering that could lead to very bad results."
Eki and Dapo looked at each other with worry, knowing that very little time remained; Thorne was coming fast, and they must stop him before it was too late.
"We have to stop him," Dapo said, his voice filled with determination.
Eki nodded her head to show she agreed, while many thoughts quickly went through her mind. They must find a way to stop Thorne's plans and prevent the terrible thing he wanted to do.
While they kept talking, suddenly a huge explosion made the entire building shake. The lights flashed for a moment and then turned off, making everything completely dark.
A sense of panic swept over them. They had been found.
