Rich Girl Paid A Poor Boy To Date Her, But She Never Expected This

Your father asked me to pick you after lectures, Miss Arinma. >> I may drive myself home. >> That’s Arinma Okafo, the richest girl in our school. Chief Acha Okafur’s only daughter. Everybody is talking about her. >> Please, can I borrow your notes? Bring them back after class. >> Arma, come with us for lunch today.

Arinma, please. I’m short of money for this. How much? Arinma, my very good friend. You’re coming to the party, right? Some of them genuinely like me. Others like what comes with knowing me. I know the difference. He doesn’t seem interested in me at all. >> Are you Chima? >> Yes, >> I’m Arinma. >> I know.

>> That’s all. >> What else should I say? >> You could say it is nice to meet me. >> Is it? Most guys become nervous around me. Some try too hard to impress me. He seems not to care at all. You are rude. >> I’m studying. >> We finished class. >> I didn’t finish studying. I should have forgotten about him.

 So, why am I still thinking about him? >> Chima, I’m going to get something to eat. Come with me. >> I have work. >> What work? >> My work. >> You always answer questions like somebody is disturbing you. >> Because you are disturbing me. >> Do you talk to everybody like this? >> No. [laughter] >> So, I’m special? >> No.

He is irritating. Very irritating. So why do I want to know him more? He is always early and he hardly ever misses a lecture. >> Chima, please can I borrow your notes? Bring them tomorrow. He never joins the loud groups after lectures and he is always rushing somewhere. >> So this is what you do when you run away from me.

>> What are you doing here? >> I forgot my charger. You work? >> Yes. >> After lectures? >> Yes. >> Why? >> Because people work. Arinma, >> I know people work. Good. >> Where are you going? >> To work. >> I can take you. >> No. >> My car is outside. >> I know. >> So >> I have legs. >> Chima. >> It is not a crime to accept a lift.

>> It is also not a crime to walk. >> You are impossible. >> That should make you leave me alone. It should. It won’t. >> You know Chima better than I do. Tell me about him. >> Chima is one of the best students in our department. >> Really? >> Yes. He’s on scholarship. >> What about his family? >> His father died years ago.

 His mother and Goz raised him almost alone. Chima works different small jobs to support himself and help at home. Sometimes deliveries, sometimes computer work, on weekends, whatever decent work he can find. >> Why does he need that many jobs? His mother is sick, Arinma. Very sick. Her treatment is expensive.

 Chima is struggling to keep up with the hospital bills. >> So that is why he works all the time. >> I used to find those old shoes funny. I don’t anymore. >> You look terrible. Thank you. >> I’m serious. >> So am I. >> Did you sleep >> a little? >> What happened? >> Nothing. >> Your mother. >> Who told you about my mother? >> Nobody. I asked.

>> You asked people about my family. >> I wanted to know more about you. >> You could have asked me. >> I tried. You answer every question with one word. That doesn’t mean you should investigate me. >> I wasn’t investigating you. >> It sounds like it. >> Chima, >> I don’t need pity. >> That is not what this is.

>> Then what is it? >> I know what it is. I like him more than I planned. But what was real? [music and singing] There is no price on love. >> Please, I already paid part of it. >> I understand, but we cannot continue the next stage without the deposit. >> My mother needs it. Give me until Friday.

>> I don’t make those decisions. Please, how much is left? This is the balance. >> Thank you. >> What are you doing here? >> I came with my mother. We came to visit someone. >> Chima, >> not now. >> I heard what happened. >> I said not now. >> I can help. >> No. >> Just listen to me. >> No. >> Why are you saying no before I even finish? >> Because I know what you want to say.

 My father can pay the bill. >> No. >> You can return it later. >> No. >> Chima, this is your mother. >> That is exactly why I will handle it. >> How? That came out wrong. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. >> Yes, you did. >> I’m trying to help you. >> I didn’t ask. >> Must everything be about your pride? >> And must everything be solved with your money? Walk away.

>> I spoke to the hospital. >> You did what? >> I only asked about your mother’s treatment. >> You had no right. >> They said she needs >> Arinma. Stay out of this. >> I can pay for it. >> No, >> it is nothing to me. >> Exactly. >> That was wrong. That is not what I meant. >> But that is the problem.

 To you it is nothing, >> Chima. >> To me, it is my mother’s life. >> I know. >> No, you don’t. >> Fine. If you hate charity so much, then I will not give you charity. We can make it a business arrangement. >> What’s arrangement? >> Be my boyfriend. >> One year. I pay your mother’s medical bills.

 You become my boyfriend for one year. You think this is funny? >> I was just >> You think because you have money, you can buy anybody you want? >> No. >> You just offered to buy me. >> That is not what I meant. >> What did you mean? I thought you were spoiled. I didn’t know you were this disrespectful, >> Chima. I meant it as a joke, but part of it was true. I want him.

 I just don’t know how to make him accept anything from me. [sighs] Please call her son. Her condition has become worse. >> Mr. E, I’m sorry sir. It is an emergency. Sir, mama is worse. I am trying to complete the hospital payment. Thank you. Thank you very much. Uncle, please pick up. Please sir, anything you can send will help.

>> I will try to help later, but things are tight for me now. You know how the economy is. >> Okay, thank you. Sir, I need an advance on my pay. My mother is in the hospital. I can’t approve an advance. Okay, sir. >> >> This loan is still not enough. This is all I have. You need this. So does your mother.

 Thank you so much, Oena. I will return it. Still not enough. >> Chima, don’t carry the whole world on your head. I’m fine. Mama, >> you have said that since you were a child. >> Rest. >> If the money is not there, we will find another way. >> There is no other way. >> Chima’s mother became worse yesterday. The hospital called him during class.

>> Is she still in the hospital? >> Yes. >> No chasing him around today. I’m going to the hospital. >> Arinma, please. What is this? >> Read it. You paid? >> Yes. >> I told you not to do this. >> Yes. >> Then why? >> Because your mother cannot wait for your pride to become rich. >> And I said I do not want your charity.

 I will tell them to return it. >> No. >> Yes. >> Then listen to me first. >> I already know what you want. >> No, you don’t. I need you to understand I am not asking you to sleep with me. I am not asking you to become my servant. I am not asking you to follow me around carrying my bag. >> Arinma, >> let me finish.

I like you. I don’t know why because you are very annoying. I want to spend time with you. I want us to go out, talk, eat together, do normal things. people in relationships do. >> You still want this stupid boyfriend agreement? >> Yes. >> You are unbelievable. >> One year. >> And after one year, >> we decide whether we still want each other.

>> Want each other? >> You know what I mean? >> No, I actually don’t. >> Chima, >> I don’t want your money. >> I know. >> You don’t know how this feels. Then tell me >> if I agree there are conditions. >> You are agreeing. >> I said there are conditions. >> Don’t smile. You pay the hospital directly.

 The money is for my mother’s treatment only. >> Fine. >> No expensive gifts. >> What is expensive? >> Arinma. >> Fine. >> No pocket money. >> Continue. >> You do not interfere with my studies or my work. >> Fine. You do not order me around because you paid anything. >> Fine. >> And I will repay everything. >> You don’t have to. >> Then there is no agreement.

>> Fine. You can repay me. >> Every naira. >> Every naira. >> One year. >> One year. What? >> We are making an agreement. >> Congratulations. >> For what? >> You are officially my boyfriend. >> Don’t say that so loudly. So this is really happening. >> This is not a date. >> You are here. I am here. We are eating.

>> You are studying. >> I have a test. >> Dating Chima is nothing like I expected. You agreed to give me time. >> I am giving you time. >> You haven’t looked at me for 10 minutes. >> That is better. You are very difficult. >> And yet you signed the contract. >> There is no written contract. >> There should have been.

>> You waited for me. >> You finished late. >> I can drop you. >> How far? >> Far enough for you not to start arguing. You made this? >> No. >> A spirit entered the kitchen. >> I didn’t know you could joke. >> I joke with people I like. >> So he likes me. >> My daughter was sent home from school. I have not paid her fees.

>> How much do they need? >> Thank you so much, Miss Arinma. You have been helping me since I started working for your family. I am very grateful. >> Mr. Arinma, you paid all of it. >> Please don’t make a big deal out of it. And no need to tell anyone. Happy birthday. You remembered you made a big deal out of it last year.

>> She isn’t cruel. She sees pain and reaches for money because that is the way she grew up knowing how to solve it. Mama, how are you feeling? Let’s go through this one step at a time. Okay, I see. Thank you. Please take this. Keep it. Now for the next part. >> He is sending part of his scholarship money away.

You send them money. >> It is not your business. You hardly have enough for yourself. >> They have less. >> He barely has enough. And he still looks at people who have less than him. I will remember that. [singing] >> Don’t look at me like that. >> I didn’t say anything. >> As our relationship progressed, I stopped trying to force him into my world.

>> You aren’t rushing anywhere. not yet. >> And he stopped looking for excuses to leave mine. We laughed more. We argued less. >> I don’t have to remind him to spend time with me anymore. I stopped counting the months. I had everything. I could not. >> Did you hear? Arma paid Chima’s mother’s hospital bills.

 Seriously, >> half the department already knows. >> I heard Arma pays Chima every month. Someone said she buys his clothes, too. >> They are even saying he only touches her because she pays him. >> That’s her. The rich girl who bought the boyfriend. Chima, you are enjoying life. Some of us are suffering while you found yourself a rich sponsor.

 [laughter] Ibuka Maduka. Rich family, expensive cars, used to girls liking him. He had chased me since first year. I rejected him more than once. He never understood why I preferred Chima. >> Why are you angry? Everybody knows the truth now. What truth? That you sold yourself to a rich girl. >> [laughter] >> Ibuka, enough.

>> I am only saying what everybody is saying. >> Then everybody should learn to mind their business. >> You can defend him all you want. It doesn’t change anything. Remove your hand. Say it again. >> Chima. >> You see your boyfriend is becoming violent. >> Chima, wait. >> Chima, please wait. What? >> Ignore him. >> I have been ignoring people since morning.

>> They will get tired. >> No, they will not. >> I’m sorry. >> You didn’t start the rumor. >> But this happened because of our agreement. >> Our agreement? You mean your agreement? Forget it. >> The rumors did not stop. They became worse. And I didn’t know someone was quietly helping them grow. Is Arima really dating that poor boy? It must be just to play with his feelings.

 Arma gives him money. If she stops, would he still stay? I have liked him for a long time and he has never looked at me that way. >> >> Chima, can you help me understand something from today’s lecture? >> Which part? >> This part right here. >> Chima, we are leaving. >> I’m helping Amaka. >> She has friends. I only need 5 minutes.

You can have Oena. >> Why am I suddenly involved? >> It is fine. I will ask somebody else. >> What? Why are you smiling? >> No reason. Are you jealous? >> No. >> You look jealous. >> I said I’m not. >> You are enjoying that >> a little. >> There is a birthday party tonight. I want you there with me.

>> I have work tomorrow morning. You always have work >> because I always need money. >> I know. I’m not asking you to stay all night. Just come with me for a little while. Just come for 1 hour. >> No. >> Chima. >> No. >> You are my boyfriend. >> Please don’t use that sentence whenever you want something. >> I’m not using it to control you.

 I just want to go somewhere with my boyfriend like a normal person. 1 hour. >> 1 hour. >> Thank you. >> 1 hour. Arinma. After that, I’m leaving. >> Fine. I heard you. >> Ibuka is here. >> Ignore him. >> And those boys with him, I avoid them for a reason. >> Then stay with me. We said 1 hour. >> This is exactly why I didn’t want to come.

>> I know. Just stay with me. >> So, Chima, what do you want? How much does she pay you every month? >> Leave him alone. >> Maybe some of us can rent him when Arma is tired. Say that again. >> Chima, don’t. >> Relax. It was a joke. It wasn’t funny. You can’t fight everybody because they know how your relationship started.

 You think that gives you the right to humiliate me? I’m saying everybody already knows how you got here. >> Stop it. >> Arinma, move. >> No, I am not letting both of you fight because of this nonsense. >> You are embarrassing yourself because of him. embarrassing myself. >> Yes. >> You think because Chima doesn’t have your family’s money, you are somehow better than him? I can buy everything your family owns if I want to.

 So, don’t stand here acting like you are better than him. >> Let’s go. >> Why are you angry with me? >> You still don’t understand. >> I defended you >> with money. >> What was I supposed to do? >> Not that. They were insulting you >> and you proved their point. >> How? >> You told them you could buy their families. >> I was angry.

>> That is exactly how all this started. Every time somebody reminds me that I am poor, you remind them that you are rich. >> That is not what I was trying to do. >> I know. >> Then why are you treating me like I did something terrible? >> Because money can stop them from touching me, Arma. It can make them afraid of your family, but it cannot give me dignity.

 Do you know what it feels like to walk into a room and wonder if people think you are there because a girl paid you? >> No. >> I know you wanted to help my mother. I will never forget that. But sometimes you make me feel like I should also forget that I am a man. >> I have never thought less of you. >> Then stop fighting my battles with your money.

 >> I’m sorry. I mean it. I was angry and I wanted to hurt Ibuka. I didn’t think about how it would sound to you. I thought saying I could buy everything his family owns would put him in his place. I didn’t stop to think that I was also turning the whole argument back into rich people and poor people. I can’t change how our relationship started.

>> No, >> but I can stop making it worse. >> Okay. >> Are you still angry? >> A little. >> Can I hold your hand? >> You ask permission now? >> I am improving. [singing] One more time. >> No speech >> about what? >> About how accepting a meat pie will destroy your pride. >> I am learning to say thank you.

>> Good, because I am learning that I don’t have to take you somewhere expensive every time I want to make you happy. >> We are both improving. >> Hello. >> Have you eaten? >> You called me just to ask if I have eaten. >> Answer the question. >> Yes, Chuma, I have eaten. >> Good.

 You are very bossy for somebody who complained about being ordered around. >> Good night, Arinma. >> I wait for him after class. He calls just to ask if I have eaten. I even enjoy arguing with him. This isn’t a game anymore. I love him. >> You always make me laugh. Chima, >> it’s my charm. >> Why is she touching his arm? Chima. >> Arinma, what’s wrong? >> Are we leaving? >> In a minute.

>> We were just talking. I can see that. I’ll see you later, Chima. >> All right. >> What? >> Nothing. >> You enjoyed that again. >> I did not say anything. >> You like making me jealous. >> I don’t have to make you jealous. You do it yourself. >> What if she doesn’t like me? >> You are afraid. >> I am not afraid.

>> You just ask the same question three times. >> Chima, >> mama’s treatment is working. She’s much stronger now. >> Good. >> And she has wanted to meet you. >> You could have kept that second part to yourself. So, this is Arinma. >> You told her about me. My son mentions your name more than he knows. >> Mama, >> what is it? A secret? Thank you, my daughter.

>> For what? For helping me. You don’t have to thank me. >> I do. He is already planning to repay every naira. That one and his pride. Mama, >> sit down both of you. Today we are not discussing hospital bills or who owes anybody money. >> That sounds good to me. >> You I know how to carry plates. >> Don’t be too sure.

>> Keep laughing. I can drop yours first. [laughter] >> Excuse me. I need to take this. >> You like that girl? >> We are together. >> That is not what I said. Mama, >> she likes you, too. >> Don’t let your pride spoil something good. >> You think everything is my pride >> because I gave birth to you. I know you.

She cares about you. Don’t make her spend forever guessing whether you care, too. >> I still think this Chima boy is a phase, >> a long phase. Arma has refused every wealthy young man people keep bringing to her. >> Sons of family friends, good families, young men with futures. >> One came from a powerful business family.

 Another is already working in his father’s company. >> Exactly. >> And she still chooses Chima. >> Why do you keep rejecting me? >> Because I am with Chima. >> You are serious about him. >> Yes, I >> can he give you >> something you clearly don’t understand. >> What? >> Peace. This boy, what does his father do? >> His father is dead.

>> And his family? >> Daddy, >> I asked a question. >> His mother is not wealthy, if that is what you want to know. >> You are my only daughter. >> I know. >> I didn’t work this hard for you to start suffering with some scholarship student. >> Chima is not asking me to suffer. >> Not yet. >> You don’t even know him.

>> I know enough. Arma says I don’t know this Chima boy. Sir, then I want to know him. Arrange a meeting >> and don’t tell Erin Ma. Understood, sir. [singing and music] >> Hello, Mr. Chima. Ez, yes. Chief Acha Okafo would like to meet with you. Arinma’s father. Yes, he would like to see you this morning if you are available.

 All right, send me the address. I will. My daughter likes you. I like her, too. You are confident. >> I am answering your question. >> I didn’t ask one. There is enough money there to make your life easier for what? You are an intelligent young man. You know exactly what I am asking. You want me to leave Arinma? Yes. And you are paying me. I am helping you.

I don’t want it. You haven’t even checked the amount. It does not matter. You need money. Yes. Then take it. No. >> I may be poor, sir, but I am not for sale. Maybe Arinma was right. Maybe I judged that young man too quickly. >> Your father nearly bought this man out of your life. >> What? >> You didn’t tell her? My father gave you money.

>> He offered. >> And you didn’t tell me. >> I handled it. Where are you going? >> To handle it, too. >> Arinma, I probably should not have said that. Yes, definitely should not have said that. >> Daddy, you offer Chima money. >> Who told you? >> So, it is true. I wanted to know what kind of man he was. >> You humiliated him.

>> I tested him. >> He is not one of your employees. >> Lower your voice. >> No, you are acting like Chima wants something from me. >> Most men will. >> I love him. >> What did you say? >> I love Chima. >> You are young. >> That doesn’t mean I don’t know how I feel. >> Arma. >> No, Daddy. I have listened to you.

 Now listen to me. He is not beneath me because he doesn’t have money. And if you respect me, you will stop treating him like he is. I confronted daddy >> about the money. >> Yes. I told him he had no right to treat you that way. >> You told your father you love me. >> That is what you heard. >> That is the important part.

>> I was angry. >> So you only love me when you are angry. Chima, >> you really said it. >> Yes. >> What happened? For months, part of me kept wondering if those rumors were right. What rumors? That maybe Arma only liked having a poor boyfriend because I was different from everything else she had.

 But she stood against her own father for me and told him she loves you. Maybe this is real. My birthday is coming and before you start getting ideas, don’t buy me anything. I mean it. >> I heard you. >> You don’t have to prove anything. >> I heard you. >> You are planning something. >> No. >> You are a terrible liar. >> Another extra job. Chima.

 You’ve been doing extra work for weeks. You are barely sleeping. You are going to kill yourself because of birthday gifts. I am fine. You are not fine. You bought it. Yes. You know Aaron probably owns jewelry worth more than everything in this room. I know. So why are you stressing yourself? Because she has received expensive things all her life.

 I want to give her something that came from me. Then I hope she understands what it cost you. She doesn’t need to know that part. >> Happy birthday, my daughter. >> Thank you, Mommy. >> This is for you. Mommy, it’s beautiful. >> I got you something. >> I told you not to spend money. >> Do you want it or not? >> Give me. >> I know it is not. [singing] >> I love it.

>> You don’t have to say that. >> I mean it. Arma, >> look at me. I like yours more. >> Why? >> Because you gave it to me. >> You know you’ve kissed me before. >> I remember. >> But I’m going to remember this one. And I’m keeping this. >> The bracelet. The bracelet. and the memory. [singing] >> Graduation is getting close.

 Have you decided what you’re doing after school? That small technology company I told you about made me an offer. You got the job. If everything goes well, I start after graduation. It isn’t a huge company. No, but they’re growing. It could open doors for me. After everything you’ve done to get here, you deserve that.

So, what about Arinma? You guys have been together for a while now. Are you planning to marry her? >> No, I can’t marry Arinma. >> He never loved me. >> You’ve been quiet for days. >> I’m fine. >> Are you sure? >> Yes. Maybe he cares about me. Maybe he’s grateful. Maybe he enjoys being with me. But maybe he never saw a real future with me.

>> Mommy, where is Daddy? >> In his study. >> Why are you crying? >> The bank called him. >> What happened? >> I don’t know everything yet. >> Chief Okafur, I am sorry, but the account has been frozen pending review. >> What do you mean the account is frozen? >> Transactions on the account have been flagged, sir.

>> No. Listen to me. There is money in that account. >> I understand, but you cannot access it while the review is active. >> This is much bigger than one account. >> How bad? >> The companies are carrying debts I did not know existed. >> What about the frozen accounts? >> Several are frozen. Creditors are demanding payment >> and the contracts.

>> Two major contracts disappeared overnight. You have walked beside me for years. You are my brother. I trusted you with these companies. Uch what is happening? I don’t know. You signed some of these papers. You asked me to handle many things for you. Not this. Brother, calm down. We will find out what happened. We will fix this.

 How? He still trusts me. Good. As long as he thinks I am helping him, he won’t look too closely at what I signed. I just need to keep him calm. For now, only a few business partners know what is happening. >> How long can we keep it that way? >> As long as possible. >> Why? >> Because if the full story becomes public before we understand what happened, everybody will panic.

 Banks, partners, creditors, >> and people will start running. >> Exactly. >> So, what do we do? >> We keep this inside the family while I try to fix it. Chief Okafo, I have already explained the vehicle is attached to an outstanding obligation. Give me a few more days. I don’t have that authority. >> Daddy, they are taking it.

>> Yes. And this may not be the last thing they come for. Where is everybody? Some have stopped coming, sir. Why? Salaries are delayed. People are scared. They are hearing about the frozen accounts. Who told them? Sir, people talk and I heard another property was seized this morning. >> Yes, >> Daddy.

>> I’m fine. >> No, you’re not. Sit down. >> There are people asking for money. I don’t even understand owing. >> Daddy. >> Acca, call for help. Amecha, can you hear me? All this money, all these houses, and I still can’t do anything. Mommy, I’m scared. >> Chief Okafor is stable. >> Thank God. What happened? >> The stress on him is becoming dangerous.

>> Will he recover? >> He can, but he cannot continue carrying this level of pressure without consequences. >> So, he needs rest. >> More? >> More debts, more calls, more people asking when we will pay. We may have to sell the other house. >> And this one? >> I don’t know yet. >> So, we could lose this house, too.

>> I honestly don’t know. >> Aren’t you going to answer? >> I can’t talk to him right now. >> Something is wrong. You ignored my calls again. >> My father needs me. >> Every day. >> I have something to do. >> Then when can I see you? >> I will call you later. You keep saying that but you don’t call. >> Chima, please. Not now.

>> Arma, what is happening? >> Nothing. >> Stop saying nothing. >> Chima, please. >> You don’t answer my calls. You barely talk to me. Your father was taken to the hospital and you still won’t tell me anything. >> How did you know? >> Oena heard something. >> He shouldn’t have. >> So, something happened. >> My family is handling it.

>> Then let me help. You can’t help me. >> Let me decide that. >> There is nothing to decide. I said I am fine. He is almost graduating. He finally has that job opportunity waiting for him. He worked for years to get this far. My family has debts, investigations, angry creditors, people connected to daddy already being questioned.

 Business partners are running away from us. I cannot drag him into this. We’ve been roommates since first year. I knew you before have those people started following you around because of your money. And you know I will tell you when you’re making a mistake. You cannot do this. I have already decided. Then change your mind. It is better this way. For who? For him.

Did Chima tell you that? No. Then how do you know? Adora. He has a future now. So my family has nothing. Chima was poor when you met him. That is different. How? Because I knew what I was getting into. and you think he doesn’t deserve the same choice. Tell him the truth. He will stay. Maybe he will try to help.

Maybe he could lose that job opportunity. Then let him decide if you are worth the risk. I don’t want to become another problem he has to solve. You are not a problem. There are investigations. Adora creditors. People are saying my father may have signed things he doesn’t even remember signing. Anybody close to us could get dragged into it. Chima loves you. No.

>> Ama, can we meet today? >> Why? >> Because you have been avoiding me and I don’t want another excuse. Please just meet me. >> Okay, >> you’ll come. >> Yes, leave it. I can’t I can’t leave this behind. If I tell him the truth, he will stay. And if he stays, he could lose everything he has worked for.

 If I want Chima to go, I have to make him hate me. No kindness, no halftruth, no hope. >> You finally came. I was starting to think you wouldn’t. >> We need to talk. >> What happened? >> Nothing happened. >> Then why have you been avoiding me? Because I needed space >> from me. >> Yes. Our agreement is over. >> What? >> I said it is over.

>> We still have time left. >> It doesn’t matter. >> Arma, what is going on? >> Nothing. >> Stop saying that. >> I am tired. >> Tired of what? >> Of this. >> Of us? >> Yes. >> What did I do? >> Nothing. >> Then talk to me. >> There is nothing to talk about. Two weeks ago, you were telling your father you loved me. >> I was emotional.

>> Emotional? >> Yes. >> Arma, >> we both knew how this started. >> Don’t do that. >> Do what? >> Talk like the last year meant nothing. >> It didn’t mean what you think. >> Then what did it mean? >> You were simply the poor boy I paid to entertain me. >> Say that again, Arinma. So none of it was real? >> No.

Say something, please. [gasps] >> Okay. >> Okay. That is all. >> If you want me gone, I ma I will go. >> Let him go. I saved for this. I brought it today. I thought I was going to ask you to marry me. What a fool. Arinma cried through most of the night. But when morning came, there was no time left to continue crying.

>> We’re really leaving. >> We have to. >> Your father is selling what he can. >> The cars are going. Furniture, too. Some properties have already been taken by creditors and some things are selling for where are we going >> somewhere they will hopefully stop finding us for a while. We changed the phone numbers today.

>> All of them. >> All of them. Creditors keep finding us. >> I’m closing most of my social media accounts too. I’ll close mine. >> The quieter we move the better. >> So we leave our numbers, our accounts, everything. Another letter. Another debt. Every time I think we have settled somewhere, there is another debt, another letter or somebody looking for daddy.

 It feels like the life we had disappeared overnight. For now, we survive one problem at a time. >> She got bored. The rich girl wanted something different for a while. Now she’s done. Stop asking questions. Have you heard about Arinma’s family? What? Their companies collapsed. What are you talking about? People are saying they owe serious money.

 When? I don’t know exactly. It looks like it started before graduation. Before graduation, that was when she started avoiding me. Her father went to the hospital. Then she suddenly ended everything. What else did you hear? Some accounts were frozen. Properties too. [sighs] She knew what? That is why she left. Please, I just need to know where the Oaf moved.

 I honestly don’t know. Nobody knows anything. Some people may know, but nobody wants to become involved in their problems. I’m not asking about their debts. I’m looking for Arinma. I can’t help you. Where is Arinma? >> I don’t know. >> Adora, so you know. >> I can’t help you. >> Is she safe? >> She is alive. >> Where did she leave? Because of the money. She lied to me.

 Tell her I am looking for her. >> I don’t know when I will speak to her again. >> You have been here for hours. Come home. What if she comes back? Chima, she can’t just disappear. She did. I need to know why. You may never know. I will find her. >> Weeks pass. Chima keeps searching. Weeks gradually become months. What are all these old addresses, company records, debt cases, names connected to Chief Amecha? You’ve been checking all of this yourself.

 Yes, there is too much information to search one piece at a time. So, what are you doing? writing a small program to collect it faster. Does it even work? Barely. You built all this for her? I built it to find information about Arinma. This isn’t the little search program you started with. >> No. >> What can it do now? >> Connect names to businesses, businesses to hidden accounts, accounts to public records.

>> It’s finding connections you weren’t even searching for. >> I know. >> An arinma. >> Nothing. >> >> Parts for the house, parts for the old debts. Still not enough. Events work on Saturday. And if I still need more deliveries on Sunday, whatever honest work pays. Daddy, you’re tired again. >> A little.

>> His health has never completely returned to what it was before the collapse. You check everything now. Every bill, every purchase. I used to spend without checking prices. I don’t do that anymore. What is this? >> For the electricity bill. You already gave me money this week. >> I did extra work yesterday.

>> Arinma, you need to rest sometimes. >> I will. >> You always say that. >> You broke twice and I fixed you twice. Six years. I only wear you when I miss him, which is still far too often. >> It can trace financial connections ordinary systems miss. It is detecting suspicious company movements before our analysts see them.

 And it can connect fraud across different records. Everybody wants access to this technology. You remember when this was one laptop and a room full of old debt records? Yes, Oena. Now we have technology, financial security, logistics, and corporate intelligence. And another opportunity keeps opening another door. You built the first thing.

 We built everything after that together. Another competitor tried to intimidate one of our staff again. Yes. Increased protection around the staff and legal strengthen that too. Nobody threatens people working for me and walks away believing it changes our decisions. Understood. >> The businessman who tried to cheat us believes those accounts cannot be traced.

>> They can. You found the hidden accounts and the fraud connected to them. What do you want done? >> What the law allows. Finish it. >> Understood. That’s Chima Eay, the dawn of the corporate world. Be careful dealing with him. He doesn’t even threaten people. He doesn’t need to. By the time Chima talks, he already knows what you tried to hide. Another dinner invitation.

 No, you haven’t opened it. I don’t need to. The chairman’s daughter will be there. She specifically asked if you were coming. No. You know, normal men enjoy attention from beautiful women. Then go and enjoy it for me. You are 27 and behave like a retired 70-year-old man. Do you have work? I do. Go and do it. You know you can’t avoid women forever.

6 years, Chima. You built almost everything you used to dream about. Money, power, respect, companies with your name. But you never married or gave any woman a chance to love you. I do not want to talk about this now. Beautiful. Hold that. >> Mr. Maka, two brands approved the campaigns. Good.

 And the magazine wants another cover interview. Schedule it. Her media company is growing fast. Yes, but lately everybody wants to know about her and Chima eay. >> Dinner together, business events, too. Awards. Sometimes she even arrives in his car. Has either of them confirmed anything? Amaka never denies it. >> And Chima, >> he barely answers personal questions.

Then people are going to keep assuming they’re together. >> CHIMA. AMAKA, THIS WAY. >> AMAKA, you arrived in Mr. Ez’s car again tonight. Should people read something into that? >> Shall we? >> Of course. >> Ez Group founder Chima Ez attended another major business event last night. >> No, I have spent years avoiding stories about you.

 Sometimes you’re on television, sometimes somebody mentions EZ as a group. Changing the channel is easier. We have lost two major clients in only a few months. >> I know. >> How long can we continue like this? >> If we win the ESA group contract, it changes everything. >> And if we don’t, >> then dozens of jobs could be at risk.

Call Arinma. I want to see her. You have worked here for 3 years. Arinma, you rarely complain. And when I give you work, you finish it. That is why I trust you. We made the short list >> for ease a group. >> Yes, >> that is good. >> It will be better if we win. You will handle the presentation.

>> Me? >> You worked on most of the proposal. >> There are more senior people >> and I am sending you. >> Sir, can someone else handle it? >> Why? >> No reason. >> Then you are going. >> Nobody here knows I knew Chima. To them, Chima is just another wealthy businessman. Arma, we need this contract.

 If we lose it, I may have to let people go. >> I’ll do it. >> Simple, neat, professional. Three times enough. I might not even see him. As a group has directors, managers, executives, Chima could be anywhere. Chima. He looks nothing like the boy who used to rush from lectures to delivery jobs.

 That watch probably costs more than I earn in a year. 6 years. >> Miss Okafur. >> Miss Okafor. After everything, that is what I am to him now. Good morning. >> Please continue. We build the proposal around direct accountability, faster response, and a dedicated team that can adjust specifically to your requirements. >> What happens if your supplier fails? >> We activate our secondary supplier immediately and move the required volume without waiting for the first supplier to recover.

>> What guarantees do we have that your company can handle the volume? This isn’t only about the proposal. We are smaller than some of the companies you are considering, Mr. Ezie. >> But >> but that is exactly why your account will matter to us. You will not become one client among 20 major clients.

 We will build a team around this contract. >> And if you fail, >> then you replace us. But you will not know whether we can deliver unless you give us the chance. That is our proposal. How did it go? >> I don’t know yet. >> Did they like it? >> I honestly don’t know. >> Call me as soon as you hear anything. >> I will. Miss Okafur, Mr.

 Ez would like you back inside. >> All right. >> Your company will proceed to the final stage. >> Thank you. >> There is a condition. You remain the account manager. My company has other people who can. >> I know. >> Then why me? >> You made the presentation. You said your company would build a team around our account.

 I want the person who made that promise responsible for it. >> This is not finished. Maybe he wants revenge. Maybe I deserve it. Fine. >> Good. 6 years after all this time, I didn’t expect to see her like this acting like nothing happened. >> Mr. The easer rejected the report. What does he want corrected? He marked the sections. Fine, I’ll correct it.

He sent it back again. Again? That is twice. No, this time I am asking him myself. What is wrong with it? >> The numbers on page 12. >> I checked those numbers. >> Check them again. >> I checked them three times. >> Then four should not be difficult. >> Is this about work? What else would it be about? >> You know exactly what.

>> No, Miss Okafor, I don’t. >> I’ll check it again. >> Good. >> Arma, page 142. This is what I wanted. She made me feel small once. Now she can see what I became. Yesterday, public transport. Today, a taxi. Every time she comes here, I notice something else I never expected. We’re ordering lunch.

 Miss Okafur, nothing for me. Thank you. >> You aren’t eating. >> I already ate. >> She said she had already eaten. That is her lunch. Mommy, I have sent it. I saw it. I was going to use some for the electricity. No, use that one for daddy’s medication. Then what about the electricity? >> >> I will handle the electricity.

>> Arma, don’t stretch yourself too far. >> I’m fine, Mommy. Do you need something? >> No. >> The Arma I knew never checked prices. Now she waits for public transport. She comes in a taxi when she can. She skips lunch and eats biscuits with water. She is sending money home for her father’s medicine, worrying about electricity.

 6 years really changed her. Arma, >> what are you doing here? >> I should ask you that. >> I work here sometimes. >> You already have a job? >> Yes. >> So >> So I have two. >> What happened? >> It is fine. >> You are bleeding. >> It is a small cut. Arinma, we still have those food packs left. I’ll handle them. >> How much? >> Sorry.

>> How much for everything remaining? >> Chima, don’t. It’s 50,000 naira. Payment confirmed. >> Have it delivered to the nearest shelter or anywhere people need food. >> Yes, sir. You didn’t have to do that. >> I wanted the food. >> No, you wanted me to stop working. >> You should stop. >> I can decide when I stop.

>> Arinma, >> I don’t want your charity. What? Nothing. >> Why are you looking at me like that? >> 6 years ago, I said those exact words to you. >> The hospital corridor. I kept offering money because I thought solving the problem was all that mattered. I didn’t understand what it was doing to you. >> Now you understand.

>> Yes, I do. Your father wants the logistics division fig before tomorrow. I’ll handle it. You have done well with that side of the family business. By the way, Arinma Okafur is working with one of EZ Group’s contractors. Arinma? >> Yes. Find out when she’s usually at EZ Group. >> You have been appearing around here a lot lately.

>> I heard you were working with EZ Group. That doesn’t explain why you keep coming to see me. >> Maybe I wanted to see you. >> Ibuka, >> what? 6 years is a long time. >> Chima, >> Ibuka, we’ve been spending some time together. Good for you. >> He’s implying we’re together. I could correct him, but I won’t.

 Two days ago, Amaka had her arm around Chima. The whole country thinks they’re together. >> He doesn’t look very happy. >> Don’t start. Chima is not nearly as indifferent as he wants me to believe. >> You said you wanted to talk. >> I want to help you >> with what? >> Your family. >> That is our problem. >> It doesn’t have to be.

 My family can help recover part of your father’s business. We can clear what is left. >> Why? >> You know why. >> No. Say it. >> Marry me. You are serious? >> Yes. >> You want me to marry you because you can clear my family’s debts? >> I am giving you security. >> Security? 6 years ago, I might have heard that differently.

 Now it sounds terrible. No, >> think about it. >> I don’t need to. >> Arinma, your father may never recover on his own. It’s been 6 years and things have only gotten worse for your family. >> That does not mean I should sell myself to you. Sell yourself. >> That is what this is. >> I love you. >> No.

 You want to win something you couldn’t get in university. >> That is not true. >> I once tried to put money inside love. I destroyed someone I cared about. I will never do that again. >> For 6 years, I told myself she bought me, got bored, and threw me away. That did not sound like a woman who felt nothing.

 Does she truly regret it? After all the money and all the years, [singing] I would still choose you today. >> No. [screaming] >> What happened? >> My bracelet. >> I know this bracelet. >> You still have this? This is the same bracelet I gave you on your birthday. >> Give it to me. >> 6 years. >> Chima, >> you kept it for 6 years.

>> It is just a bracelet. >> No. Why? >> What? >> Why did you keep something from a man you never loved? >> I just kept it. >> That is not an answer. >> It is the only one I have. will choose you the same. >> There is no price on no between your heart and mine. >> No. >> Where is my bracelet? I put every piece here yesterday.

Did you take my bracelet? >> Yes. >> What? >> I didn’t replace it. Those are the original pieces. I only fixed what broke. >> You could have asked. >> You would have said no. >> That doesn’t mean you can take my things. >> Then don’t break things I gave you. >> Thank you. The wall between us still exists, but it does not feel as high.

>> One of the contractor reports came back today. >> And Arinmar brought it. >> You finally found her. >> She works with one of our contractors. And you did not tell me. >> There was nothing to tell. >> Bring her, >> mama. >> Bring her. >> You are not my boss. >> I gave birth to you before you became a boss.

>> You have not changed. >> And you are still stubborn. >> I haven’t seen her in 6 years. I don’t know what she is going to say when she sees me. >> Then let her see you first. Mama, I thought you would be angry. I thought you would have questions. I even thought you might not want to see me. >> You disappeared.

>> I’m sorry. >> You have become thin. >> That is the first thing you will say. >> Yes. >> I thought you would hate me. >> Why? >> Because of what I did to Chima. >> That matter is between both of you. But I will never forget what you did for me. Chima hated accepting that money. He didn’t hate you.

 He hated being helpless. That boy was already talking about you before you made that strange agreement. >> Mama. >> What? He would come home complaining about one stubborn rich girl that is so beautiful. >> Me? Who else? >> Mama. >> He noticed you long before you thought he did. I think I misunderstood far more about China than I knew.

Adora, my friend, I haven’t seen you in years. Whose fault is that? You are wicked. I have no defense. You disappeared. I had no choice. You had choices. You just chose the worst one. I know that now. Then talk to me. 6 years is too long to disappear and come back with only I had no choice. You have seen Chima. He hates me.

 You really believe that? He has every reason to. Arinma, that man nearly lost his mind looking for you. What? He came to me again and again. He called old classmates. He checked hospitals, court cases, business records, old addresses. He went back to your family house so many times I stopped counting.

 I thought he believed me. He did at first. Then he heard what happened to your family. He knew you lied. He knew and he still kept looking for me. Yes. >> Is it true? >> What? >> That Chima searched for me? >> Who told you? Adara. >> Yes. >> For how long? >> Long enough. >> Oena. >> He didn’t stop easily. Arinma, >> why didn’t anybody tell me? >> You were the one hiding.

 You know the technology that started as a group. Chima began writing it while he was searching for you. >> What? >> At first, it wasn’t some big business idea. He wanted a better way to connect names, old addresses, companies, debt records, anything that might lead him to you. >> Are you serious? This is one of the earliest versions.

 >> I thought leaving him would free him. I thought I was removing myself from his future. Instead, I left him with questions for years. I didn’t save him. I broke his heart and disappeared. Did Chima know you were showing me this? >> No. >> Please don’t tell him I cried. >> I have known both of you for too long.

 I have seen worse. >> I thought he would be better without me. >> He became successful without you. >> That does not mean he was better. He still acts cold, but he notices whenever she enters. He keeps finding reasons to keep her involved. And lately, when I mention Arinma, he becomes defensive.

 I waited too long for Chima. I am not losing him again. Can we talk about what? Chima, you and Chima seem to be spending a lot of time together. We work together. You know that is not what I mean. You and I are old classmates. I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding between us. What misunderstanding? Chima and I are preparing for marriage.

We haven’t announced anything because Chima hates having his personal life in the news. Congratulations. Thank you. So that is what they are. I know you two have history. 6 years ago. 6 years ago. Yes. And I would prefer it stays there. You don’t have to worry about me. Marriage. So whatever was beginning between Shima and me, I have to stop it.

 Keep it professional. No private conversations. No staying behind. If he is preparing to marry a marker, I have no right to stand between them. >> Why did you send this through someone else? >> Because it is a report. >> You usually bring it yourself. >> I don’t have to. >> What happened? >> Nothing. >> I remember that answer.

>> I am just keeping things professional. >> They have always been professional. >> Then there is no problem. >> Arinma, >> no. You’re lying. >> Chima will make the marriage public soon. I expect it. >> What marriage? >> Excuse me. >> You told Arinma that you and Chima are getting married. >> Why does Arinma care? >> That is not what I asked.

>> Maybe Chima and I are discussing things you don’t know about. >> Amaka, I know exactly what you and Chima are. We are not finished. Amaka. >> You wanted to see me. >> Where did you get those? >> So they are real. Answer me. >> It was university. Chima. We were young. >> You started those rumors. >> I didn’t start all of them.

 But you helped. Why? >> Because I liked you. >> You humiliated me because you liked me. >> I was jealous. >> You told people Arinma was paying me to sleep with her. >> I was angry. >> Do you know what those rumors did to me? >> I thought if both of you kept fighting, eventually you would separate. >> You got what you wanted.

>> Chima. >> No. >> For years I have been beside you. Events, dinners, interviews. Everybody already believes we are together. We made that arrangement because your former boyfriend would not leave you alone and your family would not stop pressuring you and I needed the gossip around my own personal life to stop.

 We appeared together when necessary. No romance, no sex, no marriage plan. We agreed on what this was. >> I know. >> Then why did you lie to Arinma? >> Because I knew you still loved her. You never looked at me the way you look at her. >> Amaka, >> I waited 6 years. >> I never asked you to. What you did in university almost destroyed two young people who are already struggling to understand each other.

>> I am sorry. >> And what you did now was deliberate. >> What happens to our arrangement? >> It ends today. >> Chima, >> it is over. >> I really lost him. >> You have seen something. Look at the signatures. Uchioafur. Yes. Arma’s uncle. He moved money through smaller companies. These loans were secured against Okaffor family assets and Chief Amecha did not fully understand what he was signing.

 The money keeps disappearing into businesses controlled by other people. Ibuka knew maybe not everything but enough. No, Uch would not do this. Those are his signatures. No, >> Daddy. >> I trusted my brother. There is more. Ibuka’s family. >> Ibuka’s family. >> Yes, >> he knew. We cannot prove yet how much he personally knew.

>> But he knew enough to offer to save us. That man asked me to marry him. He stood in front of me acting like he wanted to rescue my family. >> Here are the transfers. >> He was offering to save me from a fire his own family helped start. >> My own brother. >> Hello. >> Tell Chima to leave old matters alone.

>> Another unknown number. That car was behind me earlier. The first call warned me to tell you to leave the past alone. Another call came the next day. Then a car followed me. My parents received a message too. >> You are not going anywhere alone. >> I can take care of myself. >> This is not an argument.

>> I don’t need guards following me everywhere. >> Someone is threatening your family. >> I am aware. >> Then stop behaving like this is university. >> You cannot control me because you are powerful now. >> I am not trying to control you. I am trying to keep you alive. >> That car, it was there earlier. It is following me.

[panting and sighs] >> Where are you? >> I think someone is following me. >> Do not go home. >> Chima >> Arma, listen to me. Where are you? >> I’m sending you my location now. >> Stay where there are people. I am coming. >> Two men are approaching me. >> Me. >> Give it. Don’t fight us. >> GET OFF ME. LET GO. >> Chima sent them.

>> Are you hurt? >> I’m fine. >> Who touched you? >> Chima. >> Who? Take them to the police. My lawyers will meet you there. Yes, sir. >> Daddy, we cannot just move into one of Chima’s properties because somebody threatened us. >> For once, allow somebody to help us. Say my heart break. >> You are making a mistake.

 Those transactions are old. You don’t understand what happened. Mr. Uche, I understand enough. You are doing this because of Arinma. I started looking because of Arinma. But you buried the evidence yourself. You had 6 years to hide what you did. I only needed 7 days to find it. You are angry. >> You could have been hurt.

>> But I wasn’t >> because my team reached you. >> I called you. >> Yes, you finally called me 6 years ago. You had a problem and you disappeared. >> Chima, >> this time you called. >> I was scared. >> So was I. >> Thank you for coming. >> You think I could have stayed away. >> [snorts] >> Don’t >> Don’t do this unless you are ready to tell me the truth.

>> Why did you leave me, >> Chima? >> No, I want the truth. Why did you tell me you never loved me? Why did you keep my bracelet? Why did you let me search for you for years? >> I didn’t know. >> You knew enough to disappear. >> I thought I was helping you. >> Helping me? >> My father’s company was collapsing.

Creditors were everywhere. Investigations had started. Anybody close to us could have been dragged into it. >> You should have told me. >> You were graduating. You had that opportunity. You finally had a chance to build something for yourself. >> That was my decision to make. >> I knew you would stay. >> Yes.

 I would have stayed and helped you through all of it. >> That was what I was afraid of. And there was something else. >> What? >> I heard you. >> Heard me where? >> With Oena. He asked if you plan to marry me. >> I heard you say, “No, I can’t marry Arinma.” >> You left because of that. >> It wasn’t only that >> you heard one sentence. >> You said you couldn’t marry me >> and then you walked away. Oh, Arinma.

>> What? >> I said I couldn’t marry you yet. >> Yet. I was still depending on you for my mother’s treatment. I had no proper job. I couldn’t even buy you the kind of ring I thought you deserved. I wanted to repay you. I wanted to stand beside you without feeling like everybody was right when they said you bought me.

>> Chima, [sighs] >> open it. I had that with me the day day you ended our relationship. >> No. >> Yes. >> You were going to propose. >> I was. I’m sorry. >> I thought I was protecting you. >> You didn’t protect me, Arinma. You punished both of us and called it sacrifice. >> I did. I should have told you everything.

 I decided what was best for you without asking what you wanted. >> Yes, >> I was wrong. I am sorry. >> I was wrong, too. My pride made everything harder. You tried to help me and I acted like accepting anything from you meant I was less of a man. I loved you, but I spent so much time trying to prove I didn’t need you that maybe I never made you feel needed.

 >> You didn’t say it often. >> Part of me wanted revenge. >> That is why you kept me on the account. >> Partily, >> at least you admit it. >> I wanted you to see me. >> See you. >> I wanted you to see everything I became after you left. I thought it would make me feel better. >> Did it? >> No.

 Then I saw you counting money for lunch, working two jobs, sending money home. Revenge stopped feeling like revenge. >> We wasted so much time. >> 6 years. >> What happens now? >> I don’t know. But no more lies. >> No more disappearing. >> No more deciding what is best for the other person. >> Agreed. Chima, I never stopped loving you. This does not fix everything.

>> I know >> we still have things to work through. >> I know. >> But this time you don’t run. >> This time I stay. >> I could not understand [music and singing] your heart. You stood beside me. >> Shima, what exactly is going on between you and Amaka? >> Why >> are you jealous? >> I asked you a question. >> 6 years is a long time, Arinma.

 I am allowed to have affairs. >> Six years. By now, you should be married with five children. >> Five >> at least. >> Amaka and I were never really together. >> So, all those pictures, >> appearances, >> no relationship, >> no. >> No marriage? >> No. And you allowed me to believe she was your girlfriend. >> You allowed me to believe you were with Ibuka.

>> Fair. >> Exactly. The arrangement with Amaka is over >> because of me. >> Because she lied to you. And because I found out what she did in university. Arinma rejected me. Chima found the old financial trail. Now they are asking questions about my family. If Chima wants to destroy me, I will humiliate him first.

>> Have you seen the news? No. Don’t panic. They released everything. >> Chima, >> I’m sorry. >> For what? >> This is because of me. >> No, it is because somebody thinks I am still ashamed of being poor. >> I know that voice. Somebody is about to regret this. >> We all knew Arinma was paying for him. Chima acted proud, but everybody knew he needed her money.

>> This is the first one that is alive. >> Mr. Ez, is it true that Arinma Okafor paid you to date her? Yes. [screaming] >> So, you admit you were paid? >> I admit that when I was a university student, my mother was seriously ill. I did not have enough money for her treatment. Every moaf paid the hospital. And you agreed to become her boyfriend.

Yes, I was poor. I worked after lectures. I lived on scholarship money. Sometimes I had to choose which problem I could afford to solve. And I am not ashamed of that. I am also not ashamed that a woman helped my mother stay alive. If anyone believes poverty should have made me refuse help and allow my mother to suffer, that is their problem.

 It is not my shame. But since somebody has decided to bring the past into public discussion, we should discuss all of it. The financial trail is clear. as a group, First Continental Bank, Union Financial Services. Records trade money removed from Chief Amecha Kasforos companies through transactions authorized by Uchio Okafur.

 Some loans were secured against Okaf for family assets. Money then moved through businesses controlled by other parties. Maduka, >> are you saying the Maduka family benefited from the collapse of Okafur group? >> I am saying the documents are now with the appropriate authorities. >> Was Iuka Maduka aware? >> I have no further comments at this time.

Investigators will determine his legal responsibility, but the evidence shows he knew enough about the Okafo family situation to later offer Arinma access to assets and business connections his own family had benefited from. >> Ibuka tried to expose Chima’s poorest moment. Instead, he gave Chima the perfect stage to expose everything else.

Brother, please. We can settle this. Settle what? I made mistakes. You stole from me. Please lower your voice. It was not supposed to become this big. I trusted you with my family. The money can be counted. How do I count what my own brother did to us? >> Arma, we need to talk. >> No. >> You know Chima is doing this because of me and you.

>> No, I he is doing it because there is evidence. >> My family will recover from this. I hope the innocent people in your family do, but do not call me again. I was jealous. I helped spread rumors about Chima and Arinma when we were younger. It was wrong. Were you and Chima Ay engaged recently? >> No.

 No. We had a private arrangement that made people believe we were together. I wanted it to become something more. Chima did not. I lied to Arinma because I was afraid of losing him. I have apologized privately. >> I once offered you money to leave my daughter. I remember. I believed you were not good enough for her. Now you have more money than I ever had.

 Sir, that is not the lesson. I did not need you to lose your money before I became worthy of Arinma. And becoming a billionaire did not suddenly make me a better man than I was when I was poor. >> You are right. I was wrong. Let me clear the remaining debts. >> No. >> You know I can. >> I know. >> Then why are you refusing? >> Because I finally understand you.

>> What does that mean? >> It means there is a difference between accepting help and handing somebody else responsibility for your life. If there is something you can help my parents fix legally, I will accept it. >> Good. >> But I don’t want you paying everything because you can. >> That sounds annoyingly familiar.

>> I learned from an annoying man. >> Handsome man. >> Don’t spoil it. >> You are being promoted. >> Why? >> That is a strange response. >> I mean why now? Because you handled the biggest account this company has ever had and somehow survived Chima rejecting your reports 10 times. >> Sometimes he was doing that to annoy me.

>> I don’t want to know. >> This one is mine. Not daddy’s money. Not Chima’s name. Mine. >> A student emergency program. >> Yes. There are brilliant students who drop out because somebody at home becomes sick. Sometimes one hospital bill destroys everything. >> You are thinking about my mother.

>> Yes. Students could receive emergency family medical support and still remain in school. This is good. >> I thought so. >> One question. >> What >> will beneficiaries be required to become anybody’s boyfriend? >> No. >> Good. I think that policy caused problems last time. >> No. >> The university invited me to the alumni celebration >> as one of their most successful former students.

>> Apparently. >> Chima, you remember me? >> I do. >> Great. Shima, is that really you? Bro, selfie please. >> Of course. >> Chima, over here. >> You are enjoying this >> a little. >> You are terrible. >> I survived university. Allow me small happiness. I could stand here and talk about money. But that is not what matters to me today. I want to talk about dignity.

When I was a student here, I was poor. Some people believed that meant I was less than them. They were wrong. And years later, when I became wealthy, some people began treating me as though money had made me more important. They were wrong, too. Poverty does not remove a person’s value. Wealth does not add character to someone who has none.

There are three women I want to thank. My mother, Ningoz, who raised me when she had very little. The woman who gave me my first serious opportunity in business when all I had was an idea and too much confidence. Thank you. [applause] And Arinma Okapor. She helped my family when I had nothing to offer her except my pride.

 She taught me something it took me years to understand. Receiving help does not make you weak. And loving somebody does not mean you have to carry every problem alone. >> We needed 6 years to learn that. [applause] >> Where are we going? >> You asked too many questions. You have complained about that since university >> and nothing changed.

>> You still carry that thing >> sometimes. >> I thought about buying another one. >> Don’t. >> You don’t want a new ring? >> No. This one belongs to us. >> The foolish version of us. >> Especially them. >> I don’t want to go backwards. Arinma, >> neither do I. >> I don’t want the rich girl and the poor boy.

 I don’t want the woman who owes me anything. >> Good. >> And I don’t want you choosing me because I am a billionaire. >> You were much easier to control when you were poor. >> I want Erin Manima. >> Nothing else. >> Nothing else. Will you marry me? >> No. >> I have one condition. >> Of course you do. >> No more disappearing. Agreed. I also have one.

>> What? What? >> No more buying boyfriends. [laughter] >> Agreed. >> Go. The ceremony has not even started. >> I know. [gasps] I have been crying since morning. >> My son is finally getting his day. >> Years ago, Arinma would have wanted a wedding three times this size. >> Losing everything changed all of us.

>> At least we recovered enough to start again. >> A smaller business >> and a quieter life. >> And a husband who finally reads documents before signing them. >> I deserve an award for what? For surviving six years of your misery. Oena, do you know how many nights I listened to you talk about Arinma? Today I am free.

>> Do you remember what I told you 6 years ago? >> Adora, don’t disappear from that man’s life without telling him why. >> Yes, Adora, you were right. I just wanted to hear it once. The emergency program has started. Its first students have received support and one young man remained in school while his mother received urgent surgery.

 The program is working. His mother needed urgent surgery and he stayed in school. This time nobody had to sell their dignity to receive help. Still simple, still repaired. Worth almost nothing beside everything else I am wearing. And still my favorite. >> You wore it. >> Of course. >> You have better jewelry now.

 >> I had better jewelry then, too. >> This was the first thing you ever gave me that money could not explain. and you were the first thing I wanted that money could never buy. >> We almost lost each other because I thought loving you meant I could decide what was best for you. >> And I thought accepting help meant I was weak.

>> We were both wrong. >> Love isn’t a debt >> and help isn’t ownership. >> Even sacrifice can hurt someone when there is no honesty. [singing] >> Ready? Go. I know [singing] we forget you.