The sun was setting over the kingdom, casting a golden glow over the bustling streets. Oyin, dressed in her pregnancy costume, was on her way to visit the kingdom's healer. She was accompanied by Ajokeaiyewunmi, who was keeping a watchful eye on her.
As they walked, a young girl darted out from a nearby alleyway. She was poor and dirty, with a look of desperation in her eyes. She gazed at Oyin, taking in the fake belly and the elaborate costume.
For a moment, the girl's eyes widened in surprise. Then, a look of understanding crossed her face. She knew that Oyin was not really pregnant, and that the whole thing was a ruse.
Oyin and Ajokeaiyewunmi exchanged a nervous glance. They knew that they had to silence the girl, or risk their secret being exposed.
"Come here, child," Ajokeaiyewunmi said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "We want to give you something."
The girl hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward. Oyin and Ajokeaiyewunmi quickly grabbed her, pulling her into the alleyway.
"What do you want?" the girl struggled, trying to break free.
"We want you to keep a secret," Oyin said, her voice cold and menacing. "You see, our little ruse is not for public knowledge. And if you breathe a word about it, you will suffer the consequences."
The girl's eyes widened in fear as she realized the danger she was in. She tried to scream, but Oyin and Ajokeaiyewunmi quickly covered her mouth.
In a flash, Ajokeaiyewunmi pulled out a dagger and plunged it into the girl's heart. The girl's body went limp, and Oyin and Ajokeaiyewunmi quickly dragged her into the shadows.
As they caught their breath, Oyin turned to Ajokeaiyewunmi with a look of horror. "What have we done?" she whispered.
Ajokeaiyewunmi's expression was cold and calculating. "We have protected our secret," she said. "And we will do whatever it takes to keep it safe."
Oyin nodded, feeling a chill run down her spine. She knew that she had crossed a line, and that there was no going back.
As they made their way back to the palace, Oyin couldn't shake the feeling that she was trapped in a web of deceit and murder. She knew that she had to find a way to escape, before it was too late.
But for now, she was stuck in this deadly game, forced to play along with Ajokeaiyewunmi's twisted plan. And as they walked, Oyin couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.