Section 4: Chapter 5 Summary

When Esi arrives at the Hotel Twentieth Century, she learns that her friend has not yet arrived, so she decides to have a beer and is greeted by Opokuya who she has missed because they have been out of touch for weeks. As they talk excitedly, Esi comments that at least Opokuya should find life a little worthwhile, and Opokuya wonders what is wrong with her friend, causing Esi to think it is just like Opokuya to catch on so quickly; Esi cannot remember feeling so low in a very long time. She tells Opokuya that she has left Oko as she thinks of how much has happened in the month since Oko jumped her. He tried in vain to convince her to give him another chance. Opokuya is sorry for the failure of Esi's marriage. The two women talk about...