The Life Equation – Episode 5

The Life Equation – Episode 5

The Year 10 Football Match

It was a hot afternoon, and the school football field was buzzing with energy. Year 10 had a big match against another class, and Osun was right in the middle of it. The game was intense—tackles flying, shouts echoing, and sweat dripping. Osun, playing in midfield, controlled the game with skill, passing, dribbling, and setting up goals.

The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Osun’s class, and the celebrations were wild. Benjamin scored the winning goal, and everyone lifted him up like a champion.

After the match, Osun, Mercy, Wealth, and Roxanne packed their bags and left school together.

The Walk Home

Their house wasn’t far, but the road wasn’t smooth either.

The first part of the journey had proper streets with houses built close together, but as they walked further, the road became rougher.

The area still had that village feeling, with sand roads, small kiosks selling snacks, and old houses that hadn’t changed in years.

People sat outside their homes, fanning themselves in the heat, and some kids ran around playing football with a worn-out ball.

Roxanne wiped sweat from her forehead.

"This sun no get mercy at all," she muttered.

Mercy laughed, "Na why dem call me Mercy, make I help you carry bag?"

Osun chuckled, shaking his head. "Make una hurry abeg, I no wan hear mummy wahala today."

After about 15 minutes of walking, they finally reached their estate—not a big one, but it had a strong black gate that separated it from the rest of the area. It used to be a proper village, but the rich people started buying land and building houses, changing the look of the place.

Osun’s House

Their house was big, modern, and classy—a two-story mansion painted white and grey with large glass windows. The compound was spacious, with a well-trimmed lawn, a garage for two cars, and a small garden at the side.

The road outside still had some sand and patches of grass, a reminder of the village it used to be, but inside the estate, everything was developed.

At the front gate, a tall, muscular man stood, wearing a security uniform. His name was Baba Tunde, the family’s gatekeeper.

"Una don come back," Baba Tunde greeted them, opening the gate. His deep voice always carried authority.

"Yes sir!" Osun replied, grinning.

"How match be?" Baba Tunde asked, nodding.

"We win!" Mercy shouted, doing a small dance.

"Ah! Una try. Make una enter, your papa don come back since."

Osun’s smile dropped slightly. If their dad was home, that meant no nonsense. He straightened his posture and walked inside.

Inside the House

The house had a massive living room with white sofas, a big flat-screen TV, and a glass dining table. Their mom’s perfume always filled the air, giving the place a fresh, expensive smell.

Their dad’s car keys were already on the table—a sign that he was upstairs in his office.

Osun dropped his school bag and sighed. "Abeg, make I find something chop before wahala start."

Mercy and Roxanne laughed, while Wealth just shook her head, heading to her room.

To Be Continued…

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