I am finally here.
My heart is beating so fast.
But I am happy.
This is the day I have waited 5 years for.
They should be coming in now.
Daniel, he has barely looked [music] at me since we arrived.
Daniel, is something wrong.
Jessica.
Jessica has been my friend since childhood.
She is like a sister to me.
Daniel, I feel lonely.
I’m here.
Talk to me.
A sister does not call another woman’s fianceé late at night because she feels lonely.
Daniel, we just sat down.
Jessica needs me.
Can someone else help her?
I won’t be long.
I knew you would come.
You said you needed me.
A sister does not smile with pride whenever a man chooses her over the woman he claims to love.
Jessica, what happened?
Where are you now?
Are you hurt?
He has forgotten that his bride is standing behind him.
Is really [music] leaving.
Daniel.
Daniel, wait.
Where are you going?
[music] Jessica had an accident.
An accident?
What kind of accident?
Her car hit something.
She is frightened and no one is with her.
Is she injured?
I don’t know.
Then call an ambulance or ask one of her relatives to go to her.
Daniel, you do not have to leave our wedding.
She called me.
That is all it takes.
The ceremony is about to begin.
Our guests are waiting.
I know.
I will come back.
When?
As soon as I make sure she is fine.
Daniel, please just [music] wait.
Please choose me this once.
Daniel, I feel very sick.
I’m coming.
Can’t someone closer check on her?
She asked for me.
We had another fight.
I don’t want to be alone.
I’ll come and meet you.
Daniel, the film is starting.
We’ll watch it another day.
Daniel, it is my birthday.
Jessica is having a bad day.
She always has a bad day when we have plans.
[music] I will come back.
I am sorry.
It will never happen again.
You have promised [music] me that before.
This time I mean it.
I do not want Jessica between us after the wedding.
Once we are married, things will be different.
You will be my wife.
Daniel, do not leave me today.
Not today.
Jessica may be hurt.
And I am standing here in my wedding gown.
Janine, don’t start.
I am not starting anything.
I am asking my future husband to stay for his own wedding.
Move.
I don’t have time for this.
If you leave this time, it is over between us.
I cannot keep forgiving the same betrayal.
Jessica needs me.
You are being selfish.
Daniel, come back.
Daniel.
[sighs] What happened?
Where is the groom going?
[sighs] Did he just leave her?
5 years loving him.
5 years defending him.
5 years telling myself Jessica did not matter.
Kinika, let me help you up.
No, Daniel left me on the one day he was supposed to choose me before everyone.
Please let me help you.
Jessica, what more does she want?
Hello, Guinea.
Today is your big day, isn’t it?
Did you enjoy the wedding gift I sent you?
What did you do, Jessica?
What have you done?
Nothing serious.
You sent Daniel running there with a lie.
Are you injured?
Not even a scratch.
You lied to him.
You planned this.
I only wanted you to see the truth.
What truth?
That Daniel will always choose me.
You may wear the white gown, but I am the woman he runs to.
Even on your wedding day, one phone call from me was enough.
One call.
5 years together were worth less than one call from Jessica.
I spent weeks choosing every flower.
I prepared every decoration with hope.
Now everything looks like a cruel joke.
Some nights I went to bed hungry so I could save money for this wedding.
I believed every sacrifice was building my future.
I grew up in an orphanage.
I watched other children leave with relatives while I stayed behind.
All I ever wanted was a home of my own.
I thought Daniel would give me that.
Instead, he made me feel unwanted again.
How can there be a wedding without a groom?
[laughter] The wedding will still happen.
What?
I said the wedding will still happen.
With who?
Daniel is on his way to me.
Daniel is not the only man in the world.
Janine.
Janine, what are you doing?
I do not know.
I only know that I cannot stay here while everyone looks at me with pity.
[sighs and gasps] Check the back road.
Call the driver again.
Are they searching for someone?
We still cannot find Miss Rachel.
Did her family say anything?
Yes, Miss Rachel ran away.
Her family said they do not know where she is.
That is a lie.
They helped her leave.
She also heard the doctor said, “You might never walk again.”
She only agreed to the marriage because of the Azani family name.
So, she ran away.
Only a few minutes ago, Daniel abandoned me.
Now, this stranger has also been left by the woman he was supposed to marry.
Madam, please stop there.
Who are you?
My name is Janikan Wasu.
[music] I heard your bride has run away.
You came here to remind me?
No, my groom also left me.
Why?
Another woman called him.
What do you want?
[music] If your bride has left and my groom has also left, then marry me.
Madam, do you understand what you are saying?
Yes.
You want to marry a man whose name you do not even know?
My groom left me for a woman who has been laughing at me for 5 years.
Your bride left because she heard you had lost your money and might never walk again.
We have both already chosen the wrong people once today.
You think this is a game?
No.
I use a wheelchair.
I can see that.
My family has rejected me.
I have nothing to offer you.
No promise of an easy life, no grand future.
People will laugh at you for marrying me.
Will you ever leave your wife because another woman calls you?
No.
Will you ever leave her crying in front of a church while you run to someone else?
I would never humiliate my wife like that.
That is is enough for [music] me.
David.
Yes, sir.
Can the marriage be arranged today?
Sir, this is very sudden.
I asked if it can be done.
Yes.
The witnesses are already here.
I can contact the registry and change the bride’s details.
You will need identification and you must sign willingly.
I have my identity card.
Are you certain no one is forcing you?
No one has ever forced me to do anything this impulsive before.
[cough and clears throat] Last chance.
You can still walk away.
I am not walking away.
Then let us get married.
Good morning.
This is David Namani.
Good morning, Mr.
Namani.
How may I help you?
The bride named on today’s prepared papers is unavailable.
My client wants a lawful change of bride.
The replacement bride must appear here in person.
She must bring valid identification and give free consent.
She has identification and both parties are willing.
Bring them within the hour.
I will prepare the amendment.
The registry will receive us within the hour.
You can still reconsider.
I have already answered you.
[music] Sign here when you are certain.
My hand is shaking.
Take your time.
You could still stop this sign.
You are now legally married.
Janica, who is this man?
My husband.
Father, their civil marriage is complete.
Both parties gave free consent.
They came to ask for your blessing.
Let me see the documents.
[music] The registry seal is valid.
The witnesses have signed.
Yes, father.
Then I will bless the marriage.
Jinikan Wasu, do you accept this man as your lawful husband?
Will you honor the marriage you entered freely today?
I do.
I do not know what kind of life waits beyond these doors, but I will not walk away from the choice I made.
Do you freely accept Janikan Wasu as your lawful wife?
Will you treat her with dignity and honor?
I do.
The church receives your lawful marriage.
Go in peace as husband and wife.
[music] [music] I just remembered something.
What?
I still do not know your name.
Iaani.
Ikenna Azyani.
Yes.
Everyone has heard the Azani name.
Ikenna Ezani.
The eldest son of [music] one of the country’s wealthiest businessmen.
His mother, Margaret Isani, died when he was young.
His father later married Victoria.
Victoria gave birth to Henry.
Years ago, Ikenna was involved in a terrible car accident.
His legs were badly injured.
People said his businesses had failed.
They said his father gave everything to Henry.
They said I Kenna disappeared from public life.
Now you know who I am.
Do you regret it?
I made my decision before I knew your name.
You may change your mind when you understand the life you entered.
I have spent most of my life hoping someone would choose me and stay.
I cannot promise that I will know how to be a good wife immediately.
I cannot promise that everything will be easy.
But I will not leave because things become difficult.
Whatever happens, I will try to give you a real home.
We will see.
People promised to love me.
They promised to stay beside me.
Then they left when staying became difficult.
Rachel was only the latest.
I need to collect my clothes from your former fiance’s house.
Yes, you can send someone.
There are things I need to remove myself.
David here is my assistant.
He will go with you.
That is not necessary.
I can handle it.
You were left at the church a few hours ago.
I do not know what kind of man he is.
I lived with Daniel for years.
He will not hurt me.
He already has.
Take her.
Wait outside until she is ready.
His bride disappeared this morning.
I entered his life without warning.
He has no reason to trust me.
But I am coming back.
I made one promise today.
I will not break it.
Never lose.
But when all the mass are falling and our eyes are open, our third anniversary dinner, I do not want anything from him.
[music] Only what belongs to me.
Janica, what are you doing?
I am packing my things because I left the church for a few hours.
You left our wedding.
I told you Jessica had an accident.
She lied.
What are you talking about?
She called me after you left.
She told me she was not injured.
She only wanted to see whether you would leave me for her.
She may have been frightened.
Is that your answer?
What do you want me to say?
I want you to admit that you chose her.
I did not choose anyone.
I went to check if she was safe.
On our wedding day, I said I would come back.
And I told you that if you left, it was over.
You were angry.
[music] People say many things when they are angry.
I meant every word.
Stop behaving like a child, Janikica.
A child?
Yes.
You are embarrassing yourself.
Take your clothes out of that suitcase and calm down.
We will speak later.
There is nothing left to discuss.
Where are you going?
That is no longer your concern.
Janica, be serious.
I am serious.
You have no family waiting for you.
You have no parents.
You do not even have a close relative you can stay with.
You think you can just carry your suitcase and disappear.
You will come back before the end of the week.
You will beg me to take you back.
Why are you shouting?
That shirt belongs to [music] Daniel.
I have seen him wear it many times.
She spilled water on herself.
I gave her something to cover her dress.
Of course, Janica, I heard you were upset.
Upset.
I understand how it looked, but I did not mean to spoil your wedding.
Then apologize.
I just did.
No, you explained what you did.
I asked you to apologize.
All right.
I am sorry that you misunderstood everything.
That is not an apology.
What do you want from me?
The truth.
What truth?
You planned the call because you wanted Daniel to leave me.
If your relationship was strong, one phone call would not have destroyed it.
You know what, Jessica, you are right.
Both of you should stop.
Apologize for what you did.
Fine.
I am sorry Daniel loves me more than he loves you.
[sighs] What is wrong with you?
Are you hurt?
[gasps] [snorts and sighs] Where do you think you are going?
To my husband’s house.
What did you say?
I got married today.
You have finally lost your mind.
You are lying.
I do not need you to believe me.
Who did you marry?
A man who did not walk away.
Do not touch me.
You cannot marry someone else.
You are supposed to marry me.
You left.
I was coming back.
I am not a bag you can drop somewhere and collect later.
You will regret this.
You will return.
Do you hear me?
You have nowhere else to go.
[music] My hand still hurts.
My back [music] hurts where Daniel pushed me.
But I am not afraid of losing him anymore.
I already lost myself while trying to keep him.
Now I want to find that woman again.
The house [music] belonged to Mr.
Ezani’s mother.
She left it to him.
This is not the home of a man who has nothing.
Still, [music] everything looks expensive.
Welcome, madam.
I can carry it.
It is all right.
Madam, my name is Samuel Naji.
I manage the house.
I am Janika.
We know.
Madam, Mr.
Ezani has been waiting for you.
You [music] returned.
You thought I would run away.
I hardly [music] know you.
You still married me.
So did you.
Follow me.
This is the master bedroom.
One bed.
You will stay here [music] with me.
With you.
We are married.
Yes, I know.
Then why do you look frightened?
I am not frightened.
You do not want to share a room with a man in a wheelchair.
That is [music] not it.
What is it then?
We met this morning.
You were [music] brave enough to marry me.
Marriage happened in front of people.
This is different.
[music] I am nervous because I do not know you yet.
It has nothing to do with your legs.
I will stay here.
We are husband and wife now.
The workers normally help me prepare for bed.
All right.
[music] But I would prefer that they do not enter our room tonight.
You want me to help you?
Yes.
What do I need to do?
Help me remove my shirt, then help me into the bathroom.
He is my husband.
Are you afraid of me?
No.
You are shaking.
I said I’m [music] nervous.
I expected his body to be weak because he uses a wheelchair.
His shoulders are broad.
His chest and [music] arms are firm.
His stomach is flat.
How does he stay in such good shape?
Is something wrong?
No.
You stopped.
Why is her touch making me feel this way?
That is enough.
I still need to leave.
What?
Samuel will help me.
But you said I changed my mind.
Did I hurt you?
No.
Then what [music] happened?
I said you should leave.
Good night.
Madam, IA said you should help him.
[music] I understand.
Mr.
Samuel, did I do something wrong?
One minute we are okay, the next minute he asked me to leave.
Mr.
Izzani does not allow people close to him easily.
I was only trying to help.
I know.
Then why did he become angry?
People have used his condition to insult him.
Some treated him like a burden.
Others pretended to care because of his family name.
He thought I was uncomfortable with him.
Mr.
Izzy expects people to leave.
It is easier for him to push them away first.
Maybe my shaking hands made him think I was disgusted.
I was only nervous because we were so close.
There is so much pain hidden behind that cold face.
Good morning, madam.
Good morning, Hazakenna Eaton.
Mr.
Ezani has been in his study since last night.
He did not sleep.
I do not think so.
Has he eaten anything?
He often forgets when he is working.
That is not good.
He has had stomach problems for years.
We try to remind him, but he does not listen.
Can I use the kitchen?
Of course.
I do not know what he likes.
Better not make them too sweet.
Ekenna, it is Janine.
What do you want?
I brought you breakfast.
I am not hungry.
You have not eaten since yesterday.
Samuel talks too much.
He is worried about you.
I made the cookies.
You can leave them there.
Well, they are sweet.
Too sweet.
A little.
I can make another batch.
That will not be necessary.
I also came to apologize for what?
Last night.
I did not mean to make you uncomfortable.
You did not.
I was nervous.
It was not because of your condition.
I do not hate you.
I am not ashamed of you.
I only need time to understand this marriage.
You married me without needing time.
I was angry and hurt.
So this was a mistake?
No, it was sudden.
Maybe it was foolish, but I do not think it was a mistake.
There is something you should know.
My family abandoned me after the accident.
I know.
What people do not know is that I tried to start a business after that.
What happened?
It failed.
I borrowed money from Crestline Group.
The debt is now close to 500 million.
500 million?
Yes, you can still leave.
You are telling me this because you want me to go.
I am giving you the truth before you waste more time.
How will you pay it?
I do not know.
How will you pay it?
I do not know.
Most of my savings went into the wedding.
I spent years helping Daniel whenever he said he was struggling.
What is left in [music] my account cannot solve even a small part of this.
I cannot pay 500 million.
I know.
But I can work.
I studied fashion design.
I can apply for jobs.
I can save.
You think a monthly salary will solve this?
No.
But it is better than doing nothing.
Janica, you will not face it alone.
We may not solve everything at once, but we will find a way.
I am not used to people touching me.
I am sorry.
It is fine.
I will leave you to work.
Janine, the cookies are not terrible.
That is almost a compliment.
The debt is a lie.
Strength has slowly returned to parts of my legs.
I expected fear.
I expected her to ask what she could gain from me.
Instead, she promised to work beside me.
I want to believe her, but belief has cost me too much before.
Sooner or later, reality will frighten her.
She will leave like everyone else.
He said he had work.
I thought he would return for dinner.
Good morning, my daughter.
Good morning, Mama.
Mama Goi, I heard you worked for a Kenna’s mother years ago, and you stayed in this house even after his mother died.
You have been searching for your husband since morning.
I only wanted to know when he would return.
He is a busy man.
Samuel said the same thing.
Then both of us are telling you the truth.
Does he always stay away for days?
Sometimes.
Even when he is not feeling well, you are worried about him.
He has stomach problems.
He also said he owes a lot of money.
Maybe he is working too hard because of the debt.
Mr.
Ienna knows how to take care of himself.
500 million.
Even thinking about that amount makes me nervous.
I cannot sit in this house and wait for him to solve everything alone.
Fashion has always been the one thing that makes sense to me.
[singing] [music] As a child in the orphanage, I learned to repair torn dresses because there was rarely money to buy new ones.
Auntie Rose noticed my interest.
She taught me how to use an old sewing machine.
Later, I studied fashion design and began taking small jobs.
I designed birthday dresses, office clothes, and simple wedding outfits.
Fashion has always been the one thing that makes sense to me.
Whenever I saved money for a course or new equipment, Daniel found a reason to need it.
Sometimes he promised to return the money.
He rarely did.
I spent the next few days updating my resume and gathering my best work.
I applied to several fashion companies.
Some did not reply.
Two said the positions had already been filled.
I will not become discouraged.
Crestline Group, an interview in the fashion design department.
I have to read this again.
Crestline is one of the biggest companies in the country.
This could change my career.
Mama Gozi, what happened?
I got an interview.
That is good news.
It is at Crestline.
Crest Line?
Yes.
I have wanted to work there for years.
When is the interview?
Tomorrow morning.
You will do well.
There will be many designers there.
Some of them may have more experience.
Do not worry about them.
Show them what you can do.
He is probably busy.
I have an interview at Crest Line tomorrow.
Please wish me well.
This is the opportunity I have been waiting for.
If I get this job, I can finally begin helping Ekkenna.
I bought this car 2 years ago with my savings.
It is not expensive, but it was the first valuable thing I bought for myself.
Traffic is already building.
I am less than 20 minutes away from Crest Line.
I cannot afford to be late.
Oh no, this cannot be happening now.
The back is badly damaged.
The tires still look fine.
I cannot be late.
I am very sorry.
My driver made a mistake.
A mistake?
I know an apology will not repair your car.
I have an important interview this morning.
Where?
That is not necessary.
I can drive you there.
My driver will stay behind and handle the repairs.
No, thank you.
Fill in the amount you need.
You do not even know how much the repair will cost.
It does not matter.
It matters to me.
You can also replace the car if the damage is too much.
I can’t accept it.
I do not want your blank check.
I am only trying to help.
I have met men who think every problem can be solved with money.
Some also think women should become friendly once they see an expensive car.
You have apologized.
Give me your card and I will send you the repair cost.
That is fine, but your car may not be safe to drive.
Let me take you to your interview.
No, I am married.
I did not ask you to marry me.
You were staring.
I was trying to remember where I had seen you.
You have not seen me anywhere.
Being rich does not give you the right to disturb every woman you meet.
I was not disturbing you.
You offered me a blank check and a ride within 2 minutes because my car hit yours.
Give me your card.
I will contact you after the mechanic checks the car.
Are you sure you can drive it?
Yes.
At least tell me your name.
Gina Ayani.
Isani.
Guinea.
So that is your new wife.
So that is your new wife.
Get in.
She just accused me of trying to disturb her.
You were staring.
I was trying to understand why she looked familiar.
Did you hear the way she warned me?
I heard.
She also made sure I knew she was married.
Your wife has known you for only a few days, but she is already telling other men to stay away because she is happily married.
I did not hear her say happily.
She said she was married with the confidence of a woman who would slap me if I disagreed.
Are you disappointed?
You are smiling.
I am not.
You almost smiled.
Go to work, Michael.
Look at you, Ia.
All sharp today.
What’s so funny, Michael?
Nothing, man.
You just look good.
All right.
All right.
[laughter] [music] 5 minutes.
The building is larger than I imagined.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Mr.
Ok.
The same man I just accused.
The acting CEO came early today.
Acting CEO, that is Michael Okke.
He runs Crestline.
I refused his check.
I accused him of using money to disturb women.
Now I am inside his company asking for a job.
Do you think the founder is coming today?
He never comes.
Some people say he does not even live in the country.
I heard he attends meetings through Michael.
So Mr.
Okke is not the owner.
No, he is the acting CEO.
Who owns the company?
No one knows.
The founder does not appear in public.
I hope he forgets [music] our argument.
Is that your resume?
Yes, this is very short.
It has the information they need.
Where have you worked before?
Mostly private jobs.
No major company.
Not yet.
[laughter] Crestline is not a place for beginners.
I know.
Then why did you come?
Because they invited me.
Maybe they wanted to increase the number of applicants.
You probably do not know who you are speaking to.
Should I?
I am Sandra Ume.
I know.
Then you should understand that this job is already taken.
I also know that someone else wrote your final school project.
What?
You refused to pay the person, so she posted your messages online.
That story was false.
And your last collection was removed after a smaller designer proved you copied her.
As for your international award, the organization later admitted that some winners paid for their positions.
You are very rude.
You were laughing at my work before you even saw it.
You think you are clever?
No, I simply do not allow strangers to insult me.
If you are all as talented as you claim, then my simple resume should not worry you.
The interview is about to begin.
Everyone should follow me.
Please take a drawing table.
We will begin once everyone is seated.
About 20 designers.
This is serious.
You will all be given the same task.
We need a design for a complete men’s outfit.
The outfit must show strength without looking loud.
It should be suitable for a man who wants to command respect without asking for attention.
Strength without noise, respect without asking for attention.
[music] He can sit for hours and still look powerful.
Comfortable does not mean weak.
Soft shirt, no tie.
This is Freen, not because he uses a wheelchair.
Because pain has never taken away his pride.
Clean lines, firm shoulders, nothing loud outside.
The detail can stay inside.
Finished.
10 minutes left.
5 minutes.
1 minute.
You nearly failed to finish.
Everyone, please wait outside while we review the design.
500 million.
The car can wait.
This job could change everything.
Thank you for your time.
We reviewed each design carefully.
The successful applicant is Janica Ezani.
Congratulations.
Me?
Yes.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
There must be a mistake.
There is no mistake.
She barely finished.
Her resume has nothing special.
How could you choose her?
We chose the strongest design.
She must have cheated.
Miss Ume, are you questioning the honesty of this panel?
I am only asking for another review.
The work has already been reviewed by three professionals.
If you believe you are more qualified to judge the designs than we are.
Perhaps you applied for the wrong position.
You will receive the details of your employment before the end of the day.
You will begin on Monday.
I will be here.
I got the job.
We will start paying the debt together.
We will find a way.
I did not get the position.
No, do not worry.
I will still enter Crestline.
And when I do, I will make sure that woman does not last there.
Enjoy it while you can.
What happened?
Nothing.
Your wife got the job.
You already knew.
I approved the final result.
You interfered.
No, she won fairly.
[music] My daughter, you are smiling from air to air.
I got the job.
I knew you would.
[laughter] Has I kenna returned?
Not yet, but Samuel said he will be home for dinner.
Congratulations.
That is all he wrote.
You know your husband.
That may be a whole speech from him.
I want to prepare dinner myself.
There is already food in the kitchen.
I know, but this is special.
You want to celebrate with your husband?
I only want to tell him about the job.
Of course.
Nothing heavy tonight.
His stomach does not like it.
Rice, chicken, vegetable, soup.
Good.
Madam, you should eat.
I will wait a little longer.
Mr.
Ekenna may be delayed.
He said he would be back for dinner.
She waited for you, sir.
I told her not to wait.
[music] You did not tell her that.
She prepared everything herself.
Warm the food.
You are back.
You should have gone to bed.
I was waiting for you.
That was unnecessary.
I have something to tell you.
It can wait until morning.
No, [music] we are celebrating tonight at midnight.
It is still the same day until I sleep.
[music] [crying] What is all this?
A celebration for what?
I got the job at Crestline.
I know.
How?
You sent me a message.
Oh, I start on Monday.
That is good.
Is that all you have to say?
What else should I say?
I will accept it.
You are not very good at showing excitement.
I am excited.
You do not look excited.
This is my excited face.
[gasps] The salary is good.
It will not clear the debt quickly, but we can start somewhere.
I will keep some money for transport and basic things.
The rest can go towards what you owe.
You have not even started the job.
I am planning ahead.
It is my debt.
We are married.
You do not have to carry my problems.
You are not a problem.
Ia, I found this.
Do you drink sometimes?
To my new job.
To your new job.
You said you drink.
I said sometimes.
I did not say I was good at it.
How often is sometimes?
Twice.
When I was in school, my friends stopped me after one glass.
They said I became too cheerful.
You should stop.
No, we have not finished celebrating.
You cannot take my drink.
I just did.
I just did.
[music] Not because we lose.
[music] But when all the M You are very strong.
Sit down.
You keep hiding things.
What am I hiding?
But you are hiding something under here.
You are drunk.
I am not.
You can barely stand.
That is because the floor moved.
The floor did not move.
You work too much.
I should help you wash and change.
Janine, that is enough.
You stopped me the last time, too.
Because you do not know what you are doing.
I am your wife.
See now you need to change.
I will help you.
You do not like me.
That is not the problem.
Then let me help.
You need to sleep.
I need to help my husband.
You are going to fall.
I will not.
I spent too many nights learning [music] how to sleep alone.
[singing and music] You’re going to be trouble.
And you came without [singing] [sighs and gasps] my first day at Crest Line.
Good morning.
Is it?
What happened?
You do not remember.
I remember dinner.
And we had a drink.
That is all.
You tried to remove my clothes.
I did.
What?
You said I was hiding something beneath them.
No.
Yes.
[sighs] I would never say that.
You also spilled whiskey on me.
I am sorry.
Does this happen often?
No.
Have you behaved like that around other men?
No.
I once drank with some school friends.
Men?
There were men and women there, but they never allowed me to drink again after that night.
What did you do?
I do not remember.
That is the problem.
I said I am sorry.
You will not drink around another man again.
Why?
Because you lose control.
Are you jealous?
No.
I will be careful.
You will not drink.
All right.
What are you doing here?
I work here.
You were not chosen.
My family spoke to the right people.
I was given a temporary position.
Miss Ume, your desk is ready.
You must be the new designer.
Yes, sir.
You do not have much experience.
For now, you will assist everyone.
I was employed as a designer.
And you are still on probation.
You will work on this project.
Sir, is that not the kind of work I was hired to do?
Are you questioning me on your first day?
I only want to understand why she received a project while I have not.
Sandra has more experience.
If you challenge me again, I will recommend that your probation be ended.
I understand, sir.
Good.
Start by asking everyone what coffee they want.
One cup, very little milk, no sugar, six ice cubes.
Repeat it.
Very little milk, no sugar, and six ice cubes.
1/3 milk.
Repeat it again.
1/3 milk, no sugar, and six ice cubes.
Do not make a mistake.
I heard you the first time.
Whispered sweet words.
[music] Oh, I am sorry.
My hand slipped.
Are you mad?
My hand slipped, too.
You did that on purpose.
Then perhaps yours was also not an accident.
What is happening here?
She poured coffee on me after she poured hers on me.
Enough.
Both of you return to work.
Take these to the executive conference room.
Which floor?
The top executive floor.
Leave them with the secretary and return immediately.
[music] for pride.
Now what do you see?
[music] That looks like a Kenna.
[sighs and panting] But he is standing.
Who are you?
I came to deliver these documents.
This floor is for senior executives.
You cannot stand around looking into meetings.
I am sorry.
Is that the main conference room?
Yes.
Leave the documents with me.
Where are you?
Hello.
You asked where I am.
Yes, I am working.
Where?
Why?
I thought I saw someone who looked like you.
Where did you see him?
At Crest Line.
You think I am at Crest Line?
I only saw his face for a second, but he was standing.
Then it could not have been me.
Of course.
Were you looking for me because you missed me?
No.
You sent a message and waited for my call.
I was only checking.
Checking whether your husband had secretly learned to walk.
You are laughing at me only a little.
I need to return to work.
[music] You enjoy troubling her.
[music] Too many.
Please pack it.
Janica, you are buying clothes for me.
Why would I buy anything for you?
My birthday is close.
The outfit is for my husband.
You are still telling that lie.
It is not my concern what you believe.
Enough of this foolish behavior.
Come home.
I have a home.
With a stranger you claim to marry.
Yes.
You belong with me.
Remove your hand.
Janine, there is no need to create a scene.
You called another woman’s groom away from his wedding.
You came back wearing his shirt.
Now you are following him while he disturbs me.
You are coming with me.
This man is harassing me.
I do not want to go anywhere with him.
Leave her hand.
She is my fianceé.
She said she is married.
They had a small misunderstanding.
He left me at the church because this woman called him.
Now they are following me together.
You will still come back.
Do not return to a man who treats you that way.
You deserve peace.
Thank you.
It is late.
Why are you not home?
I stopped at a shop.
Are you alone?
Yes.
Send me the address.
I can find my way home.
It is dark.
All right.
Why did you come yourself?
Is there something wrong with a man picking up his wife?
No.
What happened at the shop?
How did you know something happened?
You sound upset.
Daniel was there with Jessica.
He grabbed my arm and tried to force me to go with him.
But let’s not waste time on him.
He was taken care of.
A cat crossed the road.
I am sorry.
I’m okay, Janica.
Yes, the danger has passed.
I knew that.
You seemed comfortable.
You were braver last night.
[sighs] Please forget that.
You tried to undress me.
I said I was sorry.
You also accused me of hiding something.
I do not want to hear this again.
Remember my warning.
Do not drink around anyone else.
You really are jealous.
I do not want my wife removing another man’s shirt.
That will never [music] happen.
[singing] These proposals are weak.
The Crestline team worked on them for several weeks.
Then they wasted several weeks.
Send everything back.
How long have you been standing there?
Not long.
I bought something for you.
You were talking about Crest Line.
I do some work connected to them because of the debt.
Something like that.
Try it.
You chose this for me.
Yes.
I need to change.
I will wait outside.
Stay.
You can help me hold it.
[music] Are you measuring me?
A good designer can estimate size by looking.
How long have you been looking?
Put on the [music] clothes.
It is good.
Only good.
It fits.
That is a better compliment than the one you gave my cookies.
It suits me because you chose it.
We need to talk.
I have nothing to say.
Divorce that man.
You do not even know him.
I know enough.
Iani is finished.
He sits in a welchure and depends on the name his family no longer respects.
Do not speak about my husband that way.
He cannot give you a good life.
You are mad.
Let go of my wife.
How are you doing that?
If you touch her again, this pain will be the smallest thing you remember.
This marriage will not last.
Leave us alone.
I only kissed you so he would understand.
A kiss on the cheek.
Yes.
That may not be convincing.
What would be convincing?
[cheering] What did you think I was going to do?
Nothing.
You closed your eyes.
There was something in them.
Both eyes.
[sighs] I am going back to work.
I saw her myself.
That man is rich and he is definitely older.
He may be married.
Of course he is.
How else would someone like Janica enter such a car?
I recorded enough.
Spreading lies about me can become a legal matter.
I only said what I saw.
You saw me entering my husband’s car.
Your husband?
Yes.
You expect us to believe that.
I do not need your belief.
But say another word about me having a married lover.
And you will explain yourself to the company and the police.
Jica, come in.
This is your probation test.
I thought Sandre was handling the important projects.
Mrs.
Maduka has rejected every designer we sent to her.
How many?
Six.
And if she rejects me, your probation will be reviewed.
What does she want?
That is your problem to discover.
You wanted a serious project.
Now you have one.
I will handle it.
Mrs.
Grace Maduka, you should start packing your things.
Why?
She has driven better designers away.
Then maybe she has not met the right one.
You have been here for only a few days.
Do not become too confident because you survived one interview.
I am trying to work.
You will fail.
You said that before the interview too.
When are you coming home?
I am still working.
You have worked late every day this week.
I know, but this is important.
I was given an important client.
Come home.
You can continue tomorrow.
I need to finish these sketches.
Have you forgotten about the Azani family gathering tonight?
I am sorry.
The stylists are waiting for you.
Stylists.
They will prepare you.
I can dress myself.
I know.
I know.
Then why did you send them?
[music] Because I wanted to.
All right.
I am leaving now.
[music] Mr.
Ezani selected this himself.
He chose it.
Yes.
He also chose the jewelry.
Is something wrong?
No.
Why are you staring?
The gown suits you.
So, you chose well?
I normally do.
What is it?
There is a tear in your eye.
Do you dislike the gown?
I love it.
Then why are [music] you crying?
No one has ever paid attention to small things about me before.
Daniel did not.
He knew many things about Jessica.
Her favorite food, her size, the kind of jewelry she liked.
I am not thinking about him because I miss him.
Then why?
Because I am beginning to understand how little I accepted.
Marrying you may be the best thing that has ever happened to me.
[music] We should leave before we are late.
[music] I guess maybe home [singing] now where your heart finally rest.
That is the eldest son.
I heard his bride run away.
Who is the woman with him?
Maybe he paid someone to come.
I finally came.
I was invited.
I heard Rachel disappeared before the wedding.
Even a woman chosen by her family could not stay with him.
[laughter] Nice to meet you too, Henry.
You must be the stepbrother.
And who is this?
My wife.
Your wife?
Yes.
[laughter] So, the story is true.
He picked up a desperate stranger after Rachel ran away.
My name is Janica Ezani.
Ezani.
I am legally married to Ienna.
That does not make you one of us.
I did not come here to beg anyone to accept me.
That does not make you one of us.
I did not come here to beg anyone to accept me.
You should be careful how you speak.
You insulted my husband.
Apologize.
Let us not create trouble during a family celebration.
Then tell your son to apologize.
Who do you think you are?
I already told you I am Ia’s wife.
Let go.
IA release him.
Apologize to my wife.
You will break my wrist.
Then apologize before I do.
Henry, say it.
I am sorry.
Say what you are sorry for.
I am sorry for insulting you.
You will regret humiliating your brother.
He humiliated himself.
You could have injured him badly.
He tried to hit you.
I could have handled him.
I know.
Then why did you do that?
If I cannot protect my wife, I am not worthy of being called her husband.
I do not want you fighting your family because of me.
They were already my enemies before you came.
Then we will face them together.
Doctor, check his wrist.
I told you not to challenge Ekenna carelessly.
He is supposed to be weak.
His legs are weak.
His hands are not.
I will make him pay.
Be patient.
For what?
Your grandmother is still alive.
Mama Teresa still controls important family shares.
She has protected Ekenna for years.
As long as Mama Teresa supports him, we must be careful.
She is also his greatest weakness.
[music] That looks like a Kenna’s car.
Mrs.
Maduka is not receiving anyone from Crestline.
My name is Janica.
I only need a few minutes.
She has already refused.
I told your company not to send anyone else.
I understand, but I came because I wanted to hear from you directly.
I have nothing to say.
My name is Janica Ezani.
Azizani.
Yes.
Are you married?
What is your husband’s name?
IA.
So, you are the young woman he married?
You know about us?
I knew his mother.
Come in.
These are better than what your company sent before.
Thank you.
Do you know the founder of Crest Line?
No.
I want clothes for women who lead companies but do not want to dress like men.
Powerful, feminine, simple.
You understand what I want.
Handle the project.
[music] Thank you.
I will not disappoint you.
What are you doing?
I was looking for Mr.
Benson.
His office is on the other side.
I know.
Do not flatter yourself.
I have no interest in your work.
Nothing is missing.
So why was she standing at my desk?
Who is there?
[music] finally.
What have you done?
You refused to listen.
You kidnapped me.
You left me no choice.
You are mad.
You married that man to punish me.
I married him because you abandoned me.
We were together for 5 years and you chose Jessica every time.
You belong with me.
I am not your property.
You will stop fighting soon.
What did you give me?
Something to help you relax.
[sighs] After tonight, I will not want you anymore.
Then you will return to me.
You think hurting me will make me love you.
You already love me.
I stopped loving you when you left the church.
Do not say that.
Almost.
You think you can escape?
[panting] [sighs] You will never leave me again.
He can uh [panting and sighs] you can walk.
He is standing.
You came.
I am here.
I knew you would come.
You should not be walking this much.
Open the car.
[gasps] Dominic, tell me.
She was drugged.
She also has bruises on her neck, back, and shoulders.
Will she be all right?
Yes, but she may be frightened when she wakes.
You pushed yourself too far tonight.
I had no choice.
Your security men could have brought her out.
[music] I was not going to stand outside while she was in there.
You walked in front of Daniel.
[music] He now knows her life matters more than my secret.
Please calm down.
Do not touch me.
Geneika, it is me.
You are [music] safe.
I thought he would kill me.
He will never touch you again.
You are her husband.
Help her apply it.
I can ask the nurse.
I will do it.
Does it [music] hurt?
A little.
Tell me if I press too hard.
I saw him standing.
He carried me in his arms.
Whatever he is hiding right now, I feel safe with him.
Daniel Oafur is now in police custody.
The messages are clear.
Henry Aani sent Daniel money and gave him access to the building.
And the plan?
Create a scandal around Akenna’s marriage and destroy it.
This is ridiculous.
You have brought shame to this family.
Your son helped a man kidnap my wife.
Henry only wanted to frighten her.
He will explain that to the police.
You will pay for humiliating us.
Your family will come after you.
They already have.
[music] I do not want you hurt because of me.
I will never allow anyone to hurt you again.
You can walk a little.
Why did you hide it?
Because I am not fully recovered.
That is not the only reason.
Why does Mrs.
Grace know you?
She was close to my mother.
I saw your car leaving her house.
I visited her that morning and Crestline.
What about it?
You know a lot about what happens there.
I have business with the company because of the debt.
Yes.
Maybe I should ask you who the hidden founder is.
You think I know?
You owe the company 500 million.
You should at least know the person chasing you for the money.
What is funny?
Nothing.
You are hiding something.
I have many things to hide.
I will trust you for now.
Mrs.
Grace accepted your designs.
Yes, the project is moving into production.
This project will help everyone’s performance records.
Anyone who wants to join can work with me.
You are behaving as if you are already the head of the department.
You are free to join.
I do not need your favor.
Then do not complain when the others receive credit.
What are you doing here?
Samuel said you wanted to cook.
You came to help?
I can cut vegetables.
[music] How is it?
Good.
[gasps] This is too salty.
It is fine.
Ia, it tastes like I poured the whole packet inside.
Is something wrong with your tongue?
No.
Then why are you eating it?
Anything you make tastes good.
When did you learn to talk like that?
I have always known.
You have not.
Perhaps you were not paying attention.
Another nightmare.
I am fine.
You are sitting on the floor.
I will be fine in a moment.
Move into the master bedroom.
What?
You should not be alone when this happens.
You want us to sleep together.
We are already married.
I know.
He means the room.
Why am [music] I making this worse?
Then stop looking at me as if I have asked you to commit a crime.
I did not say no.
You should lie down.
So soon.
What do you mean?
We only just started sharing the room.
I need to put medicine on your back.
Oh.
What did you think I meant?
Nothing.
You were already thinking about sleeping with me.
I was not.
You looked frightened.
I was surprised.
Do [music] not worry.
I will not touch you unless you want me to.
Does it hurt?
Not much.
[music] I want to move closer, but does he want me to?
You belong to me.
[gasps] I cannot breathe.
[laughter] [sighs] Jica, wake up.
He was here.
No, it was a dream.
He was choking me.
You are safe.
[snorts] I am here.
[music] Janica, are you sure?
Yes.
Stay [singing and music] beside me.
[music and singing] Good morning.
Good morning.
You were watching me.
I was not.
You were very close to my face.
I wanted to know if you were awake.
I am awake now.
Where are you going to take my bath?
You suddenly became shy.
I am not shy.
You were not shy last night.
Do not start.
[laughter] You should laugh more often.
You should stop giving me reasons.
Careful.
You felt that.
I felt pressure.
No, you felt pain.
Can you feel your legs a little?
Then you may walk again.
Do not become too excited.
But you carried me out of that building for a short distance.
You stood.
My treatment has helped over the years.
I can stand and walk for a short time, but it is painful.
Why do you still use the wheelchair all the time?
It is safer.
Has the doctor said you can recover completely?
He cannot promise anything.
Then we will not give up.
We Yes, we are [music] married.
She still does not know how far I have recovered.
And my enemies still need to believe I am weak.
Is he angry?
No, his face is always like that.
My face.
This is my husband, Ekenna.
Thank you.
Wow, so many toys and books.
Is this supposed to be me?
Mhm.
It is beautiful.
You’re doing great, buddy.
Auntie Rose, I missed you.
I missed you, too.
What happened to your arm?
I fell.
Where?
It was nothing.
Everyone should start packing.
This land has been sold.
You cannot come here and frighten the children.
You were warned before.
Who sent you?
This land now belongs to Mr.
Michael Okke.
You are saying Michael Okke sent you to throw children into the street.
Stop recording.
I will post this everywhere.
Let people see how a rich businessman treats orphan children.
Touch her and you will regret it.
We will return.
How long has this been happening?
For weeks.
Why did you not tell me?
You were dealing with your own problems.
That Mr.
Michael cannot do this.
Leave it with me.
You know him.
I saw you with him 3 days back.
Ask him why he sent those men.
I will.
I did not send those men.
They used your name, sir.
A manager handling one of our property companies bought this land secretly.
He was collecting money and using my name to frighten people.
Sorry, sir, but why should I believe you?
The manager has been arrested.
[music] The sale has been cancelled.
I will also pay for the the damage his men caused.
Crestline has another building in a safer area.
The orphanage can move there without paying rent.
You arranged all this overnight.
Akenna told me what happened.
Thank you.
I should be the one apologizing.
How much influence does Akenna really have over him?
They are saying I cheated on Daniel, that I married a wealthy stranger and had Daniel arrested to hide it.
Thousands of people believe this.
Janica was always jealous of my friendship with Daniel.
She could become very aggressive whenever she thought Daniel was choosing me.
Stop reading them.
They are lying about me.
I will have everything removed.
No.
Why not?
If the stories disappear without proof, they will say I used money to silence people.
What will you do?
Tell the truth.
I only told Daniel that I had a small accident.
No arguments, no [music] money, just the truth.
That Daniel will always choose me.
She deliberately destroyed another woman’s wedding.
Guinea had been the victim.
Daniel should face [music] punishment.
They finally know what really happened.
Now Daniel has to answer for his own choices.
This is your fault.
You told me she would never release those messages.
[music] You made that call.
You kept interfering in my relationship.
You always came when I called because you never left me alone.
Where is IA?
Where is Ekkenna?
Who are you looking for?
I just told you.
Vanessa Okiri.
Her face is everywhere.
Television, posters, magazines.
Ikenna is not receiving visitors.
Do you know who I am?
Yes.
Then call him.
Ia, what are you doing here?
Photographers have been following me.
I need somewhere quiet to stay.
Who is she?
My wife.
Your what?
My wife, Janine.
You got married?
Yes.
How sudden.
Can I stay here for a few days?
You know I have nowhere else private enough.
This is Janinea’s home.
Ask her.
You can stay for a few days.
Thank you.
IA cannot eat that.
He reacts badly to too much pepper.
You are allergic.
Not badly.
It only affects my stomach.
He has been like that since childhood.
He also hates sleeping with the windows completely closed.
She knows his childhood.
His food, even the way he sleeps.
I heard you work at Crestline.
Yes.
And I Kenna allows that.
We need the money.
Ikenna owes Crestline nearly 500 million.
What is funny?
Nothing.
I only find it surprising that he told you about his business troubles.
I need a designer for an important gown.
We have several experienced designers.
I want Janine.
Janine?
Yes, we are friends.
I know why you are here.
I came because I needed help.
You do not like Janinea.
I barely know her.
You have already decided she is not good enough for me.
Is she?
Do not touch my wife.
Ia, do not interfere with my marriage.
If anything happens to Janica because of you, our friendship ends.
You are threatening me because of a woman you just met.
I am warning you because you know what I am capable of.
You chose her over me.
I want you to have this.
It is too costly.
It suits you.
Thank you.
I can follow her movements now and hear when she talks about her designs.
When do we begin?
Soon.
Vanessa and Sandra.
How do we prove she copied me?
I will say I saw her looking at your drafts.
And I will create an earlier copy of her design.
They want to frame me for plagiarism.
Once she is accused of plagiarism, Crestline will dismiss her.
I will not confront them.
I will prepare every draft, [music] every date, every change.
I will keep proof.
This is the next change.
I adjusted the waistline after changing the shoulder structure.
Janikica copied my work.
That is a lie.
I did see Janine looking through Sandra’s drafts.
I did not want to become involved, but I must tell the truth.
This is serious.
I know.
You may be dismissed.
Then allow me to show my evidence.
These are every stage of the design.
The dates show that I started before Sandra.
These cloud records have not been edited.
And these recordings explain the idea before Sandra’s file existed.
You forged those dates.
That is not possible.
The cloud history confirms everything.
You created false evidence and accused another worker.
It was Vanessa’s idea.
What?
You told me to do it.
I tried to help you because you said Janika had stolen from you.
I knew nothing about false evidence.
You liar.
You planned everything.
You will not escape.
Sandra’s temporary position is ended.
Crestline will also take legal action against her.
I am sorry.
Sandre deceived me.
Vanessa supported Sandra’s false accusation.
I have already started investigating Vanessa.
You knew she was dangerous.
I suspected it.
Why did you allow her to stay?
Because it is easier to watch someone when they believe they are close.
Mother, this is Janica, my wife.
Do not worry, Ma.
I will take care of him.
It looks better on you.
Vanessa, where are you?
You left without telling me.
I have been waiting for you.
She sounds like an angry wife.
Janine, we should go home.
Janica, are you angry with me?
No, you have not spoken since we left.
I am tired.
There you are.
I was worried.
[crying] I should do something useful while I am staying here.
I likes light food at night.
Heavy meals disturb his stomach.
I know.
He also hates onions when they are cut too large.
Is there anything about my husband you do not know?
We grew up together.
That does not answer my question.
You should not feel threatened.
Ikenna and I are only friends.
I did not say I felt threatened.
Good.
I am so sorry.
What happened?
It was an accident.
My hand slipped.
Let me see.
Do not touch me.
I already apologized.
You always seem to have accidents when I am close.
I do not understand what you mean.
You understand?
What happened?
Hot soup poured on it.
How?
Ask Vanessa.
[screaming] Please leave me alone.
I said I do not want to see you.
[gasps] [laughter] What happened?
A producer has been threatening me.
He says he will destroy my career if I refuse to meet him privately.
[gasps] Jessica, I begged him to choose me.
Janine, go back to her.
She has gone to her room.
She needs you.
She was acting.
You knew.
I know, Vanessa.
She was not afraid.
Then why did you allow her to hold you?
I pushed her away.
Not quickly enough, Janikica.
There is nothing between us.
That is what Daniel used to say.
I am not Daniel.
They all say that.
Do not touch me.
I will not let Vanessa destroy what we have.
She knows everything about you.
Your childhood, your food, your habits.
Sometimes I feel like I am the stranger.
You are my wife.
She acts like she belongs here more than I do.
She does not.
[snorts] I am sorry.
Do you feel better?
What?
If you are still angry, you can bite the other arm.
Do not joke about it.
I am serious.
I hurt you.
You were hurt first.
I have never loved Vanessa.
Then tell her to stop behaving like she owns you.
I will.
Do not allow her to touch you like that again.
I will not.
I do not want to become the kind of wife who fights every woman around her.
You are not fighting every woman.
Only the ones who throw themselves into your arms.
This is not funny.
I know you are very gentle for someone who caused the injury.
Keep talking and I may bite you again.
I have another arm.
I will create clear boundaries with Vanessa.
All right, I will trust you.
I am sorry about yesterday.
I was frightened and acted without thinking.
I am also sorry about the soup.
You have apologized.
What else do you want?
I want you to continue my gown.
The red carpet event is close.
You are the only designer who understands what I want.
You tried to frame me with Sandra.
Sandra lied because she wanted to save herself.
I will complete it, but only because I accepted the work.
That is all I ask.
Show meuth.
Simple, powerful, no unnecessary decoration.
The room is empty.
Now we have everything.
Whose birthday?
Ikenna’s.
He told you?
I saw the date on one of his documents.
Ikenna has not celebrated his birthday in years.
Why?
He never cared about it.
What were you about to say?
Nothing.
You and I Kenna say that too often.
You will have to ask your husband.
What happened here?
I was cooking.
What were you trying to cook?
Custard.
This is not custard.
I followed the instructions.
I need that picture.
I will send it.
Delete it.
No.
[laughter] What is so funny?
You, the great IANI, has become a devoted husband.
You were making this for me.
You worked late.
I thought you might be hungry.
You have truly changed.
At least I have a wife who cares about me.
Do you?
The collar, the shape, the clean design.
This is one of Vanessa’s best looks.
This could change everything.
It will.
I may finally be known for my own work.
You should be.
Thank you for believing in me.
This woman stole my work.
I have remained silent [music] long enough.
The same people who praised the gown are calling me a thief.
They removed my name from the project.
They are claiming they did not know the design was stolen.
Vanessa is still living inside my house and her team is acting as though I am a stranger.
These prove that I designed the gown.
I will take them to management.
You will defend me?
Of course.
Thank you.
Vanessa, Sandra and I have been working together from the beginning that Janica will not know what hit her.
They deleted my work account.
Crest Line dismissed me.
My life has fallen apart again.
I know what happened.
I did not steal anything.
I know.
Everyone believes him.
I do not.
They destroyed my name.
Then build it again.
Do not allow them to decide who you are.
Build it again.
Find every person involved.
Janika does not need to know yet.
Every original design I create carries a tiny mark hidden inside the lines.
Gn, my initials.
If Victor created this work, why does his drawing contain my private mark?
The date on Victor’s online post was changed.
The publication did not exist weeks earlier.
It was uploaded only after Vanessa wore the gown.
These photographs came from files taken inside Crestline.
The date was manipulated.
The files came from inside Crestline.
Now, Victor Adio is the one being accused of stealing Janika’s work.
We need to leave for a few days.
Where are we going?
Somewhere quiet.
Who owns this place?
A friend.
You have many rich friends.
I choose them carefully.
No work, no family trouble, just us for a few days.
You swim well for someone who claims he can barely walk.
Swimming is different.
You have an answer for everything.
What happened?
I feel dizzy.
Should I call Dominic?
[sighs] You lied.
I wanted you closer.
You could have asked.
Would you have come?
Are you sure?
I am not drunk.
I noticed.
I do not want you to think I only want you when I have taken alcohol or when I am frightened.
I have never thought that.
[music] He is hurt.
Help somebody.
Please.
Please.
There’s someone hurt here.
I cannot leave him here.
I only know a little.
But I have to stop the bleeding.
Please stay alive.
[gasps] I cannot leave him alone like this.
He is gone.
I never even learned his name.
I have not thought about that wounded stranger for years.
Why did I remember him now?
Mr.
The Victor.
You paid people to create designs for you for years.
And when your former assistant threatened to expose you, you pushed him down a staircase.
The evidence is complete.
Who paid you?
I will tell you everything.
Vanessa Okori, Sandra Ume, and Mr.
Benson were also involved.
Vanessa, call Vanessa.
Arrange a private meeting.
Carry that with you.
She cannot know I am recording her.
Let’s meet tomorrow.
I want 50 million naira.
You promised to protect me.
Now everyone knows I lied.
You were paid already.
I want more or I will tell the police everything.
Take him away.
What are you doing?
You should have kept your mouth shut.
Nobody touch him.
Vanessa Okori, you are under arrest.
Sandra Ome, you are under arrest in connection with the conspiracy against Janikica.
What?
No, this can’t be happening.
Please turn around.
You have the right to remain silent.
Mr.
Benson Admi, you need to come with us.
It is finally over.
I do not wish her pain.
I am only glad she cannot walk into my home again and pretend to be my friend.
Crestline Group apologizes publicly to Janika Azani.
The allegations against her were false.
Mr.
Benson has been dismissed and Janica has been invited to return.
Mrs.
Grace’s project was a success and management saw how you handled the false accusation.
You are being promoted to head of the fashion department.
Ikenna, [music] I got the position.
I knew you would.
Did you have something to do with it?
No.
You answered too quickly.
It was a normal company decision.
Is this Janika Noasu?
It is Janika Azani.
Long time no see.
Who are you?
Guess.
I do not have time for games.
I have been searching for you for years.
You have the wrong person.
Meet me this evening.
No.
I only want to speak with you.
You sound like a scammer.
7:00.
I will send the address.
Absolutely not.
My name is James.
I am the assistant to Mr.
Adrien Aayi.
Mr.
Aayi would like to thank you for something you did years ago.
All right, I will meet him.
Who are you here to see?
Mr.
Adrien Aayi.
Mr.
Aayi does not receive people without an appointment.
I was invited.
Perhaps you should check the name again.
This is Miss Janica, Mr.
Aay’s guest.
I did not know.
You embarrassed her.
Should we teach you how to speak to guests?
No one will touch him.
He insulted you.
And that does not give you the right to frighten him.
You should not judge people by their clothes, but I do not want anyone harmed because of me.
I am sorry.
[music] You You remember me.
You were the man near the water.
You saved my life.
I returned, but you were gone.
My people found me.
I was taken away before I could explain.
Why did you search for me?
Because I never forgot you.
You stayed beside me when you did not know my name.
You saved me when there was nothing you could gain.
I only did what anyone should have done.
No.
Most people would have walked away.
Will you marry me?
What?
I have searched for you for years.
I can give you any life you want.
I am already married.
I know.
Then why are you asking?
Because I also know who you married.
I love my husband.
Ekkenna is not worthy of you.
You do not know him.
I know more about him than you do.
[music] Whatever problems exist in my marriage are between me and my husband.
One day you will learn the truth.
What truth?
When that day comes, you will return to me willingly.
I will not.
Jica Ekenna has built your marriage on secrets.
Ikenna has built our marriage on secrets.
He protected me when Daniel kidnapped me.
He supported me when everyone attacked my work.
Why can he command Michael so easily?
Why do powerful people listen whenever he speaks?
Why does he know so much about Crestline?
He trusted me when almost everyone else believed the lies.
Why did he lie about how well he can walk?
I want answers, but his birthday is only 2 days away.
I will not allow Adrienne’s words to ruin our first birthday together.
I will ask Ekenna everything after the celebration.
I want to do it myself.
You have never baked a birthday cake before.
I have watched enough videos.
Perhaps you should watch another one.
Michael, Dr.
Dominic, and three people Ekenna actually trusts.
Happy birthday.
Do not look frightened.
We are not here to attack you.
You did all this.
Yes.
You should have told me.
Then it would not have been a surprise.
Make a wish.
I do not make wishes.
You will today.
What did you wish for?
If I tell you it, it may not happen.
So, you do believe in wishes?
I believe in keeping some things private.
Private?
Cut the cake before your wife becomes angry.
Does it taste good?
It is perfect.
It is not.
[laughter] Let us go out for a few drinks.
Please.
It is your birthday.
[music] Only for a short time.
Tell us the truth.
Are you happy with Akenna as a husband?
That is a strange question.
It is a simple one.
Leave her alone.
[laughter] Is he kind?
Is he romantic?
Does he make you happy?
Yes, I am happy with him.
Happy in every way, Michael.
Oh, these are for Mrs.
Izani.
You sent flowers?
No.
Adrien Ajayi, the man I saved years ago, the man who asked me to leave IA and marry him.
Who sent them?
I do not know.
That card has a name.
I will tell you at home.
What happened?
[sighs] I do not know.
[snorts] Madam has been tired lately.
Perhaps she is pregnant.
Dominic, it is past midnight.
He is a doctor.
He is also your friend.
Let the man sleep.
He can sleep after checking you.
You people should learn that doctors also need rest.
You are already here.
Check her.
She is not pregnant.
It is a stomach infection.
She will be fine after taking medicine.
Were you hoping I was pregnant?
Ekenna, I never imagined myself having children.
Why?
My life was not the kind of life I wanted to bring a child into.
And now if the child were yours, I would be happy.
It would be yours, too.
I know.
Not through one company.
They will notice too late.
I already have support from several investors, different companies, but they all lead back to Adrian Aayi.
I want a meeting with the [music] true founder of Crestline.
No, you will not meet the founder.
Then I will remove the company’s leadership and take control of its important projects.
The crisis [music] has spread through Crestline.
Everyone is afraid.
They think the hidden founder may finally appear.
Why is your phone off?
Every senior worker was called here.
This is bigger than a normal company meeting.
Good morning, chairman.
Welcome, Mr.
Azani.
For those who have never met him, this is IKenna [music] Azani, the founder and chairman of Crestline Group.
Ikenna does not owe Crestline 500 million.
He owns Crestline.
Michael was only acting as the public CEO.
The island was his.
The house, the cars, the workers, the influence, all of it was his.
Janica, do not call me.
I can explain.
You can walk very well.
[music] Yes, you own Crest Line.
Yes, there is no debt.
There was never any debt.
I wanted to know whether you would stay.
So, you tested me.
I had been abandoned that morning.
[music] And so had I.
You watched me worry about 500 million.
I was sending applications because I thought my husband was drowning in debt.
I planned my salary before I even received it.
I know.
You knew because you were watching me.
Do not touch me.
My money is not the problem.
I would still have married you if I knew you were rich.
I did not know that.
You never gave me the chance to prove it.
Daniel betrayed me because he chose another woman over me.
You betrayed me because you refused to trust me.
I am not Daniel.
No.
Your reasons were different.
But both of you made decisions about my life without respecting me.
I love you.
Then you should have told me the truth.
I need to stay here for a while.
[music] Come inside, my child.
Crestline can assign you an official car.
I earned this position before I knew who I was.
I will not allow anyone to say I kept it because I am his wife.
I did not come to force you home.
Then why are you here?
To tell you everything.
My accident was not completely an accident.
Victoria paid one of our family workers to damage the car.
She wanted Henry to become the only possible heir.
The accident damaged my spine and legs.
For some time, I could barely move.
Did your father know?
He refused to believe Victoria was involved.
It was easier for him to call it an accident.
Mama Teresa believed me.
She secretly paid for treatment and protected what remained of my inheritance.
[music] Mama Teresa is your grandmother.
Yes.
She was the only person in the family who stood beside me after my mother died.
While my family believed I was weak, I started Crestline through Michael and a few people I trusted.
I stayed away from public attention.
As the company grew, Michael became its public face while I continued treatment in secret.
Why did you keep using the wheelchair after you recovered?
I did not recover at once.
It took [music] years.
Even now, pain returns if I walk for too long.
Some days are better than others.
But you also wanted your family to think you were helpless.
Yes.
Because they would not see you as a threat.
Yes.
And the debt?
There was no debt.
Say it clearly.
I lied [music] to test you.
I was afraid.
Rachel had run away.
My family had used me.
Every person who came close wanted something.
So fear gave you the right to deceive me.
No, it made me cruel.
I understand that now.
A painful past does not give you permission to hurt someone who loves you.
I know.
[music] You made me feel foolish.
I am sorry.
Not because you discovered the truth.
I am sorry because I should have told you before you had to discover it.
Mama Teresa wants to see you.
Me?
She knows what happened between you and Ia.
I do not want to become involved in another Isani family problem.
This is not only about Ikenna.
Victoria has isolated Mama Teresa inside the family house.
Henry has been released while he waits for his trial.
He and Victoria are claiming Mama Teresa is too ill to make decisions.
They plan to use her signature to transfer her family shares and remove Ikenna from every remaining Ezani business.
They are giving her too much medicine.
She is weak and confused most of the time.
What do you need me to do?
We found the doctor Victoria was paying.
These are Mama Teresa’s real medical records.
The amount of medicine she is receiving is dangerous.
I found bank payments from Victoria to the worker who damaged the Kenna’s car.
The man kept copies of their messages because he wanted to protect himself.
Send me everything.
Sign here, Grandma.
It is only to protect the family.
Stop.
Stop.
You have no right to enter this house.
Mama Teresa asks to see me.
She is ill.
She does not know what she is saying.
This is a family matter.
You tried to destroy my husband’s life.
That makes it my matter, too.
I thought you left him.
Being angry with Akenna does not mean I will help his enemies hurt him.
You can walk.
You spent years waiting for me to remain helpless.
You waited for [music] nothing.
I have not given Henry anything.
Ikenna is my chosen successor.
You always loved him more.
I trusted him more.
Victoria Azani [music] Henry Azani.
You are both under arrest.
The evidence supports charges of fraud, abuse, conspiracy, and your involvement in Ekenna’s accident.
And the family worker has agreed to testify.
Daniel Okafur, this court finds you guilty of kidnapping, drugging and assaulting Janika Ayani.
[music] You are herabi sentenced according to law.
It is over.
I apologize for the false things I said about Janine.
The matters involving Vanessa Okari, Sandra Ume, Benson Admir, and Victor Deio will proceed to trial.
Ekkenna, I want to see you.
No, Rachel.
Please, just listen.
I warned you.
Yes, he did.
Then leave him.
It is not that simple.
It should be.
Lead the company.
The salary is far more than you earn at Crestline.
You will control everything.
I will give you the life you deserve.
And what do you want in return?
You.
I saved your life because you needed help.
I know that did not make me responsible for loving you.
Ekenna does not deserve forgiveness.
That is for me to decide.
He tested you.
He lied about his body, money, and company.
Yes.
And you still defend him?
I am not defending what he did.
His mistakes are between me and my husband.
I could treat you better.
You do not love me, Adrien.
You love the woman who saved you years ago.
You built an idea of her inside your mind.
You are that woman.
No, I have changed.
I have a life, a job, and a husband.
You cannot arrive after many years and decide that I must belong to you because I helped you.
Gratitude is not love, and love cannot be forced with money.
I am sorry for trying to pressure you.
I wish you well, Adrien.
Withdraw the attack on Crest Line.
Sell the shares we acquired.
He stopped trying to explain.
He is simply showing me that he is willing to wait.
I am ready to come home.
Are you sure?
Yes.
But things will be different.
No more tests.
No more tests.
No fake debts.
Never again.
No secret meetings that affect our lives.
I agree.
You will tell me the truth about your health, your company, and your family.
I will.
And you will not use your money or power to control my work.
Crest Line will never own you.
I am not returning because you are a billionaire.
I know.
I am returning because you protected me when I was afraid.
[music] You listened when I told you that you were wrong and you did not try to buy my forgiveness.
I will spend the rest of my life becoming the man you thought I was.
No.
Become a better man, not a perfect one.
I can try.
That is enough.
I am coming home because I chose to.
No more hidden files.
My treatment, Crestline, my family.
If it affects us, you will know.
This is what I asked for.
This is where I come for treatment.
And you would have hidden this before.
Not anymore.
This affects the fashion department.
You should be here.
You are the wife I always hoped IA would find.
I am walking toward him because I want to.
No, I will not let you walk the whole distance alone.
Our first wedding happened because two people were running away from pain.
And this one, this one is happening because we are choosing each other with open eyes.
There will be no more lies between us.
And when I am hurt, I will speak instead of allowing fear to control me.
I used to think home was a big house or a complete family.
But home is not a building.
It is the place where you feel safe, respected, and wanted.
You became that place for me.
Then you broke my trust.
But you also stayed and helped me rebuild it.
Ekenna, I renew my vows to love you forever.
Janica, my love is yours eternally.
[music] [cheering] Crest Line can invest, but the designs and business decisions remain mine.
My name is no longer hidden behind Vanessa or anyone else.
People know my work because I earned their respect.
No more hiding.
Mama Teresa, my IA, you are going to call Dominic again?
Yes.
Wait.
What does it say?
Are you all right?
[sighs] I never thought I would have this.
A child, a peaceful family.
We already became a family before this.
When the day two abandoned strangers chose not to abandon each other.
They will learn sewing, design, photography, and business skills.
Michael visits often, mostly because the children enjoy laughing at him.
[music] [singing] Now you’ll be home where my heart feels more.
[music and singing] Now you’ll be home where I know need strong.
Come, let’s take a picture.
[music] I know you look so beautiful.
Can we take a picture?
[music] Look at the camera and I will give you an extra piece of cake.
Our story began with betrayal and anger.
It began with two empty spaces at a wedding.
But it ended with laughter, children, and a home neither of us believed we could have.
And this time, no one walked away.
You’ll be wrong.
