As evening approached, rain began to fall while several policemen stood outside the Omowumi mansion, ready to take Adira in for questioning. They had already conducted a thorough search of the mansion under Officer Coker's orders but found no trace of Sharon or even her scent.
Rukky Omowumi was furiously cursing the Ayomide family, denouncing the day her daughter had married into that family. The police intervened to stop her, insisting they needed to focus on the person they had come for.
By 5 PM, Adira was in police custody.
"Yes sir, we have her here. You can come to the station," Officer Coker reported over the phone.
Shortly after, Dayo and Darin arrived at the D.P.O.'s office where Adira was still protesting her innocence.
"Where is my daughter, you wretched woman?" Dayo demanded angrily, his rage barely contained. The D.P.O. and Officer Coker had to restrain him.
Meanwhile, Rukky, already at the station, was trying unsuccessfully to get inside while being blocked by the officers.
Adira quickly stood to defend herself, "I don't know what you're talking about. I swear I have nothing to do with this, so please have your men get me out of here."
"Say that again, and I'll forget myself," Darin warned, his hand twitching toward Adira, but Dayo held him back, urging him to let him handle the situation.
Adira glanced around the room, then let out a short, deranged laugh before speaking in Yoruba, "Eyan kan wa wo mi ri wahala oh. Eh? Iru ituju wo ni eyi? Officers, I don't know what's going on. I didn't steal anyone's child. I swear I'm innocent."
Dayo, his patience fraying, retorted in Yoruba, "After making a fool of yourself five years ago, you still have the audacity to show your face and claim our daughter? Shame on you. Even the wind despises your presence."
Adira turned to Officer Coker, trying to explain, "Oga, for the love of Christ," she placed a hand on her chest and continued, "My name is Adila Omowumi—though my friends call me Adina. I am not my twin sister, Adira. I am not married, have no children, and am not a single mom. So please," she clasped her hands together, "tell this madman to—"
She was interrupted by Dayo and Darin bursting into laughter.
Dayo clapped slowly, "Wow, Adira, you never told me you were not only a harlot but a terrible actress as well. Impressive but not interesting." He grew serious, "Adira, stop playing games and bring out Sharon from wherever you're hiding her."
"Stop calling me Adira! My name is Adila or Adina," she snapped.
Dayo turned to Officer Coker, "Lock her up until she reveals where my daughter is. For the record, keep her there without food and water until next year if necessary. I'll return then to see her begging for mercy." He walked away.
Darin glared at Adira before following his brother.
The news reached the Ayomide mansion but was kept quiet to avoid Damian's wrath. If he learned about the situation, the consequences could be dire for the Omowumi family.
Kunle Ayomide Coker tried to contain the situation, focusing on his reputation rather than his granddaughter's whereabouts.
Ronke paced anxiously, her makeup ruined and sweat dripping. "My precious stone. My rare gem. My pearl, my happiness, where are you?"
Despite her dislike for Adira, she loved and cherished Sharon deeply.
Dayo stood by the window, lost in thought, while Darin urged him to stay calm. Kunle sat on the sofa, exhausted.
After a while, Kunle sighed, looking at his wife. "Ronke, stop treating this like a funeral. We have the suspect; the child will be found."
Ronke broke down again, "When, Kunle? The day is ending, and she hasn't confessed. How long before my daughter is brought back? The Omowumi family might keep Sharon and let the other one rot in prison. They—"
"Where is he?"
Everyone turned to see a woman entering confidently, dressed in a silver wrap dress, black stiletto heels, and carrying a black purse. Her makeup was light, and her hair was styled in a short bob.
Dayo dialed Officer Coker's number, waiting impatiently.
When Coker answered, Dayo said, "I still haven't seen my daughter. You released her? How can she be here and there at the same time? I'll call you back." He hung up, facing the reality of the situation.
The woman approached Dayo, who was glaring at her. "Dayo," she said, clicking her tongue in pity. "Why did you lock up my twin sister and almost cause my mother's blood pressure to spike? This is between us only," she said, poking his chest. "Don't involve third parties."
Dayo grabbed her arms, causing her purse to fall.
"How dare you, Adira?" he said, upset.
"You're hurting me, Dayo," she winced.
"Where is my daughter?" he shouted, nearly choking her.
Darin looked on in shock at his brother's fury.
"Our daughter," Adira pulled away, "You don't have the right to claim her alone. I carried her for nine months."
Dayo sarcastically replied, "Oh really? I didn't know. But you didn't think of that when you committed adultery."
Adira rolled her eyes, weary of the old argument. "For the last time, Dayo, it wasn't me. It was my twin sister. Your mother set me up using my sister's ex-boyfriend, Craig, who couldn't even tell us apart."
"Olorun jo o nibe there," Ronke interrupted. "It was your mother who plotted to kick you out of the marriage." Despite her words, Ronke remained doubtful about Adira's twin claims.
Ronke turned dramatically, "Look, Adira is trying to come back and ruin my son's life again." She removed her scarf and tied it around her waist, saying in Yoruba, "My dear, KO si ona fun o." She started dragging Adira out. "There's no place for you here—"
"Mom, stop," Dayo ordered. When Ronke ignored him, he shouted, "I said stop."
Ronke froze, her heart racing. "Why?" she asked fearfully. "She cheated and still has my grandchild."
"She still has Sharon, and that's what matters now," Dayo said firmly, muttering in Yoruba, "Gbogbo nkan yi ni irikuri." He stared at Adira, saying nothing more.
Adira grabbed her purse from the ground as Ronke released her arm.
"Don't even think about it," she warned. "You'll have to kill me, my sister, or my mother before you find Sharon. NEVER!"
Dayo seized her wrist, preventing her from leaving. He called Officer Coker, instructing him to release Adila, Adira's twin, while keeping his eyes on Adira. Despite the officer's hesitation, he complied after being ordered forcefully.
Meanwhile, Ronke was overwhelmed by fear, trembling, and high blood pressure.