The Billionaire’s Son Disguised as a Poor Driver To Find Love

Is this really your father’s house?  One of them.  One of them,  apparently.  You know, when I first met you, I didn’t even know who your father was.  Really?  Seriously?  So, you didn’t search my name.  Okay. Maybe a little.  A little.  Don’t judge me. [laughter]  I’m not judging. What did you find?  Everything.

 If everything disappeared tomorrow, would you still be interested?  Why would everything disappear?  Just imagine it. [music]  David, why are we talking about poverty on a date?  Anyway, I saw something about you taking over part of the Akinola group.  Maybe  that’s huge. Hm. I can’t even imagine what your wedding would look like.

 My wedding?  I’m just saying somebody is going to be a very lucky woman.  Yes, very lucky. Mommy,  read it.  I’m eating.  Your inheritance is also being eaten.  By who?  Time.  Dad, are you going to say anything? Your mother appears to be saying enough for both of us.  Babatundday,  I am reading.

 Your son’s future is at stake  and shouting will rescue it.  4 months. I know.  Do you?  Yes.  Because you’re behaving like a man who has 40 years.  Mommy, I’m not marrying a stranger. Grandfather put a ridiculous condition.  Then marry somebody you know.  I haven’t found anybody.  You haven’t allowed yourself to find [music] anybody.

 I’ve tried.  You interrogate women.  I observe them.  You investigate them [music] like EFCC.  That one is true.  Dad, continue. I’m not here.  How am I supposed to know?  Know what?  Whether she loves me or what comes with me. Before they know my surname, I’m David. After they know, I’m all of this.

 Money reveals [music] people. Exactly. I didn’t say it only reveals them. It reveals you, too. What does that mean? You’ll understand eventually. [music] Very helpful.  Good. Since we finished your therapy session,  Mommy,  I have somebody.  No,  you haven’t seen her.  No,  you don’t even know her name.  Still no.

 Yet Adi Yetund.  H.  What is H?  It’s the sound people make when they have nothing to say.  She’s beautiful. I have eyes.  Educated.  Good.  Comes from a good family.  Congratulations to them.  Her mother, Ron, has been my friend for years.  Then you marry her.  David,  I’m just solving the problem.

 Yet has her own career. Her family has money. She doesn’t need yours.  Nobody ever has enough money.  Dinner. Saturday.  No,  David.  I’ll meet her.  What?  I said I’ll meet her.  Just like that.  Just like that.  What are you planning?  Nothing. You want to become what?  Her driver.

 Your father’s net worth [music] is in billions.  I know.  You have three cars sitting in your house that cost more than my entire bloodline. You’re exaggerating. only slightly. If I meet Yatunde as David Akinah, she’ll know everything before I say hello. Of course. But if she meets me as a driver, she’ll have no reason to impress you. Exactly.

So, you’re going undercover to investigate a wife? I’m finding out who she really is. My brother, this is marriage, not crime investigation. [laughter] And what [music] happens if she’s actually a good person? Then maybe my mother was right. And if she’s terrible, I walk away. And if you get caught, I won’t.

 Whenever somebody says that in a film, they get caught.  Are you blind? I’m sorry, ma. Sorry for what? For having eyes you don’t use? Yet, look at what she did. Clean it. You didn’t have to speak to her like that. Excuse me. She apologized. Did anybody invite you into this conversation? No. Good. But she’s still a human being. This is why people take advantage of you.

Because I say please and thank you. Because you think everybody is your friend? No. I just don’t think having less money makes somebody less human. Please save the motivational speech. It’s okay. It’s okay. [screaming] What happened? Mommy just called me. And guess who wants to meet me?  The president. [music] Better.

David Akinah. Chief Akinah’s son. I know who David Akinola [music] is. Then react properly. Congratulations. Do you know what this could mean? A date? Much more than a date. You haven’t even met him. I know enough. Like what? 34, single, educated [music] abroad, Akinola group. Those are statistics. Very attractive statistics.

What does [music] he like? What’s his personality? What makes him happy? I’ll discover all that after checking his net worth. Sir, I found a way into the Adi house. Tell me, their driver resigned yesterday. They’re looking for a replacement. Perfect. Sir, may I say something? You already are. Your mother will kill me.

She won’t know. That sentence does not make me feel better. David Akin, close enough to your real name that you won’t forget to answer. Smart. I enjoy being alive. No. What? You look like a billionaire pretending to be poor. It’s just a shirt. That just a shirt is somebody’s 6 month salary. Better. I feel naked.

 That’s because poverty has removed [music] your accessories. Very funny. Last chance. For what? To behave like a normal human being and just go on the date. I need to know. Then remember something. You’re testing [music] her character. Be careful you don’t lose yours. You? Yes. You came for the driver’s job.  Yes. You don’t look like a driver.

 What does a driver look like? Good answer. Enter. You studied at university?  Yes, sir.  And now you want to drive?  Life doesn’t always ask what you planned, sir. H  What happened?  I came back to Nigeria after things didn’t work out as expected.  Are you married?  No, ma.  Children? [music]  No.

 This family values discretion.  Understood, sir. What happens in this house [music] stays in this house.  Yes, sir. My daughters must be treated with respect. Of course.  Who blocked the driveway?  There’s a car blocking mine. [music]  He’s interviewing for the driver’s position.  Fine. Move it.

 It’s Shagun’s car.  Yes, ma’am. You can start today. Today? Is there a problem? No, sir. Good. Welcome. Thank you, sir. [laughter]  Why is the air conditioning like this?  Like what? Ma,  hot.  I can reduce it.  Obviously. And don’t talk unless I talk to you.  Understood.  You just talked. What are you smiling about?  Nothing.

 Good.  Hello, Mommy Elizabeth.  Yes, ma’am. Of course, I’d love to meet him. He’s just been very busy. I understand completely.  Busy?  Is he in Lagos now? Oh, I hope he’s not avoiding me.  Hello.  Sorry.  Can you keep quiet?  Sorry.  Sorry, ma. My new driver.  Careful.  You threw them.  What did you say?  I said I’ll be careful.

 That’s what I thought. Your new driver is fine. Please, please. I’m serious. Take him. [laughter] Driver door. [sighs] That woman is horrible. [laughter] One day. One day. You lasted one day. She threw shopping bags at me. Did you catch them? That’s not the point. I’m checking [snorts] your reflexes. She talks to people like they’re dirt.

So your mother was wrong completely. Investigation finished. Quit. Not yet. Why? I need to be sure. Or you’re enjoying this. Enjoying what? Seeing how normal people live.  Good morning, David.  Good morning.  You’re David, right?  Yes.  I’m Ayomi [music] Day.  I know.  I mean,  Mr. Adi mentioned you.

 Good recovery. Are you taking Yatunde out?  9:00. [music]  It’s 9:30.  I’ve noticed. [laughter] You’ll get used to her.  Is that possible?  Have you eaten?  Sorry.  Breakfast.  I’m fine.  That’s not what I asked.  No, it’s okay.  No, it’s not.  Miss Ayid.  Ayid?  I’ll eat later.  You’ve been here since 7.

You didn’t have to.  I know.  Thank you.  You’re welcome.  What is that  food?  I can see it’s food. Why is it in my car?  Your sister gave it to me.  Are you midday?  Yes.  Of course she did.  What does that mean? Nothing.  It sounded like something.  You’re becoming very comfortable.  I apologize.

 Remember why you’re here.  To drive.  Exactly. Not to become part of the family. If David Akinah likes me, I don’t intend to waste time.  [laughter]  That’s my daughter.  First, meet the man.  I already know what I want. How? Here we go.  You haven’t had one conversation with him.

 Sometimes you don’t need 20 years to recognize an opportunity. An opportunity. Don’t twist my words. I’m using your exact word. Ayomi, leave your sister alone. Thank you. I just hope this David knows he’s attending a date and not a merger. You’re childish. [laughter] And you’re already planning a wedding to somebody you wouldn’t recognize if he walked through that door.

David, did my sister [music] insult you today?  Why would you ask that?  Don’t take everything she [music] says personally.  Does she treat everybody like that? Not everybody.  Just drivers.  People she thinks can’t do anything for her.  And you?  What about me?  How do you decide how to treat people?  I don’t decide.

 What does that mean?  People are people.  Why are you looking at me like that?  Nothing.  You people in this house like saying nothing. [laughter] Good night, David.  Good night, Aayomid. Have you discovered whether your future wife is wicked? Yes. Excellent. Mission accomplished. There’s a problem.

What problem? She has a sister. David, what? Don’t I didn’t say anything. I know your voice. What is wrong with my voice? That is the voice of a man about to complicate his own life. She’s just nice. David, good night, Mike. David, don’t you dare.  David,  good morning.  Where’s my sister?  She said I should wait.

How long?  43 [music] minutes. [laughter]  You counted.  I’ve started keeping records.  Evidence for the court case.  I’m considering my options. [laughter]  Wonderful.  Problem?  My ride cancelled. [sighs]  Where are you going?  Sureri. I have a meeting. I can take you.  But Yetund,  at this rate, Miss Yetund may come downstairs tomorrow.

 What’s funny? Nothing. David, bring the car.  Yes, Miss Yetund.  Yet, can he drop me in Suary first? No. Why? Because he’s my driver. He’s the family driver and I need him. Fine. Hello. Today. Fine. I’ll be there.  Change of plan. I’m not going out now.  Okay.  I’ll need you by 12.  Understood. Miss Ayomid.

 Yes,  I can take you now.  David,  Miss Yatunde,  I said I need you by 12.  I’ll be back before 12:00.  Make sure you are.  I will.  What are you doing? sitting.  I can [music] see that.  Then why did you ask?  You don’t sit in the back.  Why should I?  I’m the driver.  Exactly.

 I don’t want to shout all the way from there. [laughter] [gasps]  So, David. [music]  Hm.  What’s your story?  My story?  You went to university. You’ve lived abroad. Now you’re driving for my family. You don’t have to tell me if it’s personal.  Things didn’t work out the way I expected.  What things?  Life.  Very detailed.  I try.

 I came back to Nigeria trying to figure out what I really wanted.  Have you figured it out?  Not yet. What about you?  What about me?  What do you want?  Something that’s mine. This is your meeting?  Yes.  What is this place?  A community learning center.  You work here?  Volunteer.  Your family knows.  Why do you sound like [music] I’m selling drugs?  I didn’t mean it like that.

 Why do you?  Because I like it.  That’s the whole reason.  Do I need another one?  No. Thank you for bringing me.  You’re welcome.  You’ll make it back before 12.  Definitely.  Because if Yatunde fires you, I’m not employing you.  You can’t afford me?  Apparently not. [laughter] What time did I tell you? 12.

 And what time is it?  7 minutes after.  Then why are you answering me like I can’t read time?  I’m not.  You took my sister somewhere and decided my time didn’t matter.  There was traffic.  There is always traffic in Lagos. That’s why competent drivers leave early. Yet, it wasn’t his fault.

 I’m not [music] talking to you. I am the reason he was late. How romantic. What is that supposed to mean?  Nothing.  Miss Yatunde, I apologize.  Next [music] time, I won’t complain. I’ll just tell Daddy to replace you.  I’m sorry.  For what?  Her.  I’m starting to build immunity.  Thank you again.  Anytime.

 Your new driver?  Yes, ma’am. What’s wrong with him? Nothing serious. He just behaves strangely sometimes.  Strangely how?  Like he forgets he’s a driver.  What’s his name?  David. David. Yes. David what?  Akin something. I see. [music] Anyway, ma, when am I finally meeting your David? Soon. This week. Let me speak to him.

David Akin. This boy. You’re going to eat all that.  Watch me.  I thought you said you weren’t hungry.  That was before I saw the food. [laughter]  You know you’re strange.  How?  You don’t behave like any driver I’ve met.  Is there a driver’s behavior manual?  Don’t change the subject.  I’m not.

 You’re English. My English.  The way you carry yourself, the things you know. Sometimes you forget to call my father sir.  Yes.  I told you I went to university.  I know.  Life changed.  Sorry.  For what?  For making you feel like you owe me an explanation.  You don’t.  Exactly.  Most people would want to know.

 If you want me to know, you’ll tell me.  Do you have a girlfriend? [cough]  What?  It’s a simple question.  No.  Why not? [laughter]  That is no longer a simple question.  Bad breakup,  bad experiences,  plural.  Unfortunately,  sorry.  Don’t be. I just started wondering whether people liked me for me.

What else would they like you for?  Thanks,  David. You’re a driver. How many secret oil wells are you hiding? [laughter]  You’d be surprised.  Ah, I knew it. For what it’s worth, if somebody only wants what you can give them, they don’t really want you.  You really believe that?  Yes.  Even if the person has nothing?  Nothing.

 According to who? A person’s bank account isn’t their value. [laughter]  How is your new driving job?  Good afternoon, Mommy.  Don’t good [music] afternoon me.  Who told you?  You think your mother is stupid?  I never said [music] that.  Thank you. I was going to tell you  when after they gave you employee of the month.

 Mommy, I needed to see her for myself.  You could have taken her to dinner.  Then she’d know who I am.  And  then I would never know.  And what have you discovered?  You were wrong about Yetundi. [music]  David.  Completely wrong.  After a few days,  you should hear how she speaks to people. Then resign, David.

 I can’t yet.  Why? David [music] Akinah, why can’t you resign?  There’s something else.  What’s something else?  Yet has a younger sister.  David,  I haven’t done anything.  Come home.  Mommy,  come home.  Wonderful. This one.  Mommy,  is this the sister?  Yes.  You went there to investigate Yatunde and now you’re looking at her sister.

 I’m not looking at anybody.  Fine.  Exactly. Does she know who you are?  No.  Does she know why you’re there?  No. Does she know I wanted you to marry her sister?  No.  Excellent. You are standing inside a petrol station playing with matches.  It’s not like that.  Then tell me what it’s like.

 She’s [music] different. She doesn’t care what somebody does for a living. She doesn’t care whether they can help her.  You know this after how many conversations?  I’ve watched her.  That is [music] exactly the problem.  What?  You are watching her. She’s not watching you.  Yeah.  She’s watching the man you invented.

 I’m still me.  No. [music] Part of you is real. Part of you is a lie.  I’ll tell her.  When?  When the time is right.  That’s what people say when they are afraid [music] of the truth. Who is making you smile like that? Nobody. Nobody has a name. It’s nothing. Is it a man? Why it is who move? Do I know him? Yeti rich.

Why is that your first question? Because poverty is stressful. You’re unbelievable and comfortable.  Good evening. You’re late.  You didn’t ask me to come earlier.  Whatever. [laughter]  Think about what I said.  I will.  That’s not a yes.  It’s not a no either. your driver.  Yes.  Good evening.

 Good evening. Take care of her. I always do. Good man.  What was that?  What was what?  I always do.  He told me to take care of you.  And you sounded like my husband. I didn’t mean  I know.  Who’s Fei?  I knew it.  Knew what  you wanted to ask. [laughter]  I’m making conversation.  You didn’t ask about the exhibition.

 Was Fei part of the exhibition?  Are you jealous?  No.  You are.  I’m driving.  What does driving have to do with jealousy?  Everything. When you’re distracting the driver,  David.  Fine. Who is he?  A friend.  That man doesn’t want friendship.  You determined that in 30 seconds.  20.  He asked me out.

 And  why do you care, David?  I don’t know.  Neither do I. Sorry.  Don’t touch it. Look what you’ve done.  Nothing has damaged.  That’s not the point.  Then what is the point?  The point is that you people never respect things you can’t afford.  You people  don’t start.  I’m asking what you mean.

 Drivers, staff, people who think because they work around wealth they understand it. Maybe being around wealth teaches you exactly what it can’t buy.  Excuse me.  I said I’m sorry about the bag.  You know what your problem is?  No.  You don’t know your place.  I know exactly where I stand.  We’ll see.

 I’m done. Finally. She is exactly what I thought she was. Then resign tomorrow. Good. Why don’t you look happy? Because of Ayid. Of course. Tell her. I will. No, not I will. Tell her. It’s complicated. [music] You made it complicated. She thinks you’re struggling. I know. She thinks you need [music] that salary.

 I know she may be making decisions based on a life [music] that doesn’t exist. What if everything changes when she knows? Then it changes. What if she starts seeing the money? Then you’ll know. That’s easy [music] for you to say. No, it’s not. But if you keep lying because you’re afraid of losing her, you’ll lose her because you lied.

 Are you midday? I’m fine.  No, you’re not.  It’s nothing.  Look at me. What happened?  My father wants me to stop working with the the center.  Why?  He says I’m wasting my time.  Ayid.  He already arranged a position for me in one of his companies.  Do you want it?  No.  Then tell him.  You haven’t met my father when he’s made a decision.

 I have. What’s that?  Nothing.  Everybody in this house [music] has caught the nothing disease.  Don’t worry about it.  Can we go somewhere? I just don’t want to be here right now.  Come.  Do you ever feel like your life belongs to [music] everybody except you?  Every day.  You? Why not me?  You just seem free.

 Appearances.  What do people expect from you?  To become somebody they already decided I should be.  Exactly. My father thinks because he built a successful life, the safest thing is for me to copy it.  Maybe he’s afraid you’ll fail.  I should be allowed to fail. I should be allowed to choose something and get it wrong because it was my choice.

 You really [music] love that center. I love what it can become.  Then don’t give it up.  It’s easy to say.  I didn’t say it would be easy.  You always know what to say.  That’s definitely not true  with me. It is.  Ayomid day. There’s something I need to tell you.  Okay.

 When I [music] came to work for your family, I wasn’t exactly  You were saying  I wasn’t exactly expecting [music] to stay this long.  That’s the big confession.  Apparently,  you scared me.  Whoa.  I’ve got you.  Thank you. You’re welcome.  We should go.  Yes,  David.  Hm.  You have to let go of me [music] first.  Sorry.

 It’s okay.  [laughter]  You’re still wrong about the music.  Your taste is terrible.  Take that back.  Never.  Good night, David.  Good night,  driver.  Miss Yatunde,  come inside. What exactly are you doing with my sister?  I took her out.  I can see that.  She was upset.  And suddenly you’re her therapist.

 She needed somebody to talk to.  And you decided that somebody should [music] be the driver. Listen carefully.  I’m listening.  My sister is kind.  She is  too kind. She feels sorry for people.  People like me.  Yes. Don’t confuse pity with interest.  I haven’t.  Good. Because whatever fantasy you’re building in your head ends now.

 That’s not your decision.  What did you say?  Ayomid day is an adult [music]  and you are an employee.  Those two things can both be true.  Stay away from my sister  if she asks me to. I’m telling you,  you’re not her.  You are going to regret forgetting your place.  Good night, Miss [music] Yatunde.

 Are you awake? No. What’s wrong? You’ve caught the disease, too. Anytime. Ask Everybody has things they don’t talk about immediately. Good night. [sighs and gasps]  Did Yetund speak to you?  Why?  Because she spoke to me.

 What did she say?  That I’m getting too close to you. Is she right? I don’t know.  I think you do.  Do you like [music] me? Forget it. [music]  Wait. Yes. I like you.  How much?  Enough to know this is becoming a problem.  Why is it a problem?  Because your family would never accept it.  You don’t know that.

 I work for them. So,  so  that’s your job, David. It’s not your identity.  I don’t know what’s happening either,  but I know I look for you when I come downstairs. I know when something happens, you’re the person I want to tell. And I know I didn’t like seeing you with that woman at the boutique yesterday.

 You were jealous.  Don’t ruin the moment. [laughter] I should tell you something first.  Then tell me  I have to go.  I know.  Tomorrow.  Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Everything. Everything good. She’s going to hate me. Maybe. You want me to lie? Not particularly. [music] What if she thinks every conversation was fake? Was it? No.

 Then tell her that. I should have told her earlier. Yes. You said you didn’t want me to lie. [sighs] Tomorrow she meets the real David.  Tomorrow.  Tomorrow what?  I’m finally meeting David Akinah. [music] [laughter]  You sound excited.  Why shouldn’t I be?  You’ve never met him.  I know enough.  What do you know?  He’s rich, handsome, and single.

 Strong research.  I don’t waste time. What if he isn’t what you expect?  I can adjust.  What if he loses all his money? [laughter]  Then why would I meet him? What exactly is going on between you and the driver? Nothing you need to worry about. You’re seeing [music] him. I like him. Ayomid, he’s a driver.

 His job is not his identity. You sound like a motivational [music] speaker. And you sound exactly like the reason I don’t tell you anything. Don’t embarrass this family by loving someone you consider poor. By forgetting who you are. No, you’re the one forgetting who people are. Ayomid is dating the driver. Is that true?  I like David.

A driver. His name is David.  This ends tonight.  No.  What did you say?  I said no. Are you think I am thinking? Clearly not very [music] well because I don’t choose men by account balance.  Enough.  You will not see him again.  You don’t get to choose who I love. love. Yes.

 And if that [music] disappoints you, maybe you don’t know me as well as you think. Did you enter my house to chase my daughter?  No, sir.  Then explain why she [music] thinks she loves you.  I never planned it. A man in your position gets close to a wealthy man’s daughter and expects me to believe money has nothing to do [music] with it.

 Yes, sir. Then you’re either foolish or dishonest.  Daddy,  go upstairs.  No.  He didn’t force me to love him.  Are you please?  I’m tired of everybody speaking for me.  David, you’re fired.  I understand. There’s something all of you need to know.  There’s nothing we need to know.  I’ll leave.

 David, I don’t care that [music] you lost the job.  Ayid,  I don’t care how much you earn. I would choose you with nothing.  Don’t say that.  Why?  Because there’s something you don’t know.  Then tell me. I am not who you think I am.  Miss Aayomid, your father said you should come inside.  Not [music] now.

 He said immediately.  Go.  Will you come back?  Yes.  Promise.  Promise.  David.  Hi.  What is this? My full name [music] is David Akinah. Chief Babatundi Akinto is my father.  No.  It’s true.  The David Akinto Yetund was supposed to meet.  Yes.  So the driver’s job was fake.  Yes.  You knew my family before you came?  Yes.

 Was I part of the test?  No.  How do I know?  Because I didn’t know you existed.  That doesn’t make me feel better. I was tired of wondering whether women loved me or my [music] money.  So, you lied first. I told you everything.  I know.  You let me defend you.  I know.  I was ready to fight my family for a life you knew I would never actually have.

 But I love you.  Don’t.  What I felt was real.  Maybe, but I don’t know which version of you I fell in love with. Are you midday?  Please leave.  I’m sorry. The man you fired yesterday is my son. What?  Your son?  David. David Akinah.  No. Yes. He heard everything I said. Yes.  He [music] deceived us. He did.

 But tell me something. If you had known who he was, would you have treated him differently? I treated [music] him terribly. You did. And the worst part is if I had known who he was, I wouldn’t have. That’s exactly the problem. I know. I’m sorry for David. [music] for thinking somebody’s money decides how much respect they deserve.

 And I’m sorry for making you feel foolish for loving him. He lied to me. He did. But I saw the way he looked at you. That part wasn’t fake.  Your birthday is in 3 weeks.  I know. If you’re unmarried, you [music] lose control of the shares. Then I lose them  for Aayomid. No, for myself, I will not marry somebody because I’m afraid to lose money.

 Good. Good. Money reveals people, including me. Especially you.  I’m sorry, son.  For what?  For making marriage feel like a deadline.  You wanted what you thought was best.  I wanted you happy.  Then we’re fine. 11:54.  I know.  Do you understand how much money you’re about to lose?  Yes.  And you’re calm  for once.

Ay,  happy [music] birthday.  You came.  I almost didn’t.  I would have understood.  I’m still angry.  I know.  But I’m also tired of pretending I don’t miss you. What you did was wrong.  Yes.  You didn’t trust me.  I was afraid  of losing me.  Yes.  And the lie almost did that anyway.  I know.

 I realized [music] something.  What?  The man who listened to me was real. The man who encouraged me was real. The billionaire was only the part you hid.  I’ll never hide from you again.  Don’t. Never  the shares.  What about them? Dad, your grandfather left another instruction.  Another one.  Huh?  If David married before 35 purely to preserve the inheritance, the shares would remain in trust.

 But if David willingly allowed the deadline to pass rather than marry for money, the marriage condition disappears permanently. So, I didn’t lose the shares. Unfortunately, no. [laughter] Your grandfather never wanted to force you to marry. He wanted to know whether money could force you. Tonight, you answered him. We have a problem.

 What problem?  I never properly asked you out.  After everything, [laughter]  I’ve been busy. Let’s start again. Hello, my name is David Akinah.  What do you do?  I’m between driving jobs. [laughter]  You’re impossible.  And I’m in love with you.  Hello, David. I’m Aayomid.  Nice to meet you.