#9 Sent Home In Shame

Airport. Sent home from the Netherlands. Flight KL0585, seat 23A. One way: Amsterdam to Lagos. He lands to laughter, not welcome. "He is back! I told you he will fail!" Home in Oyingbo, mother watches in silence. "Now he returns with nothing. Shame on the family." Night. Alone. One phone call left. "Defender #5 Chioma — +234 80... Call me if you ever need me again." Fear and shame. But still one number left. The boy from the street has hit rock bottom. What comes next?