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LOVE IMPULSION

CHAPTER 5

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"I promise to get to the bottom of this" He said. I nodded slowly and walked out of the office in deep thoughts. I can't believe what just happened. One minute I was a broadcaster and the next minute I was jobless again. What is happening to me. As I stepped out of the building I felt a tear roll down my face. I angrily cleaned it. This doesn't make any sense. Something is not right. Tobi's question came back to my mind. I know I didn't offend anybody that could be doing.....
No no no... It can't be what I'm thinking.. Immediately my phone started ringing with an unknown number on display. I took the call.
Hello?
I'm sure you get the message by now feisty.
That voice is familiar. It took me another 2 seconds to decode his statement. What the... I screamed...
FU***NG XAVIER CARL... I'LL KILL YOU...
Due to the way I screamed, passersby turned and starred at me. I angrily marched into my car. How can that man do this to me. Who does he even think he is. Harrhh! I hit my steering several times. I'm so angry right now.
At first, I felt like going back into Knight's House to tell Tobi who was behind it and why he was doing it so that he can maybe explain to his boss. At least, if his boss is sensitive enough, he'll let me work there but I decided against it. The fact that that idiot could manipulate the boss to sack me means they are quite close and begging would be very deamining because I so darm deserve the job and more. Since that is ruled out I decided to pay that scumbag a visit. Hahahaha. He would know what I'm made of today. I'll make sure he knows that he can't mess with me.
LA's afternoon traffic is very hectic and right now it's definitely adding to my frustration. They're so many cars around me and I'm sure most of them are just coming back from their lunch break. That just angered me the more. Just a while ago I was in the same category with them but now, I'm back in the labour market. Hahh! Darm you to hell you son of a bitch. I hate you.
Do you know I'm still stock on the road when I should have gotten there about 5 minutes ago? This is so pathetic. The blue car in front of me seemed to be enjoying the traffic because the driver wasn't moving as he or she is supposed to. Where does he think he is? His bedroom or what? I honked twice to make my complain known. That didn't sit well with drivers around cause they started complaining but honestly I don't give a darm. I just wanna drive out of here and go kill somebody.
After some minutes I finally pulled into the parking lot of Ahvier. It's building and surrounding was just as I remembered. Classic and sophisticated but still had a very wicked owner. Stepping through the glass doors of the building heightened my anger to 100%. I got past the security and walked straight to the elevator I took last time. The lady that was there the first time I came lifted her eyebrows at me. I walked to her not because I couldn't get through to the elevator but because I just didn't want to cause a scene. At least not yet cause I can't promise anything.
"Hi"
"I think I remember you. You came looking for a job here some weeks ago. Right? "
"Yeah, that's true"
"I didn't see you leave the other day what happened?? "
"I'll tell you everything when I'm ready to go but right now, I really want to see your boss"
"Do you have an appointment? "
"No but it's important"
"I'm sorry miss. I can't allow you see him. It's company's protocol"
"Please, it's a matter of great importance. My life is at stake here. Please" She sighed
"You can go but don't rat me out. Ok?" I nodded
"Alright. Thank you so much"
I quickly walked towards the elevator, opened it and pressed the button for the last floor. In no time I was out of the elevator and spotted that mean lady. I'm definitely going to cause a scene here because I know she's not going to allow me into Mr Scumbag's office.
Anyway, I kept my shoulders up and walked straight to his office as if I owned the place but unfortunately, that lady decided to intrude. Of course I was expecting it.
"Excuse me Miss" She said
"Oh hello" I said trying to act as if I didn't see her before. That didn't sit well with her of course.
"I'm sorry but you can't go in there" She replied me clearly upset.
"Why not" I pressed..
"He's in the middle of a meeting. Besides I don't think you have an appointment with him" She literally has no clue at all. If I had an appointment wouldn't I have walked straight to her instead of trying to trickly sneak in?? She's just dumb so I played the game with her.
"Am sure I do miss. Why don't you check" She turned and walked towards her desk and I used that opportunity to get into Mr Scumbag's office with her yelling at the background. Who cares. The fact still remains that I finally got what I wanted.
I burst into the office and indeed, he was discussing with another young man equally dressed in one of those expensive tuxedos. It would be rude and wicked to talk about something this bad in front of this other man because what I'm about to say might be detrimental to their conversation, reasons for this meeting and clearly this Media House as a whole. But you know what? I don't care. He started it when he decided to mess with my life and future. So, I'm gonna be wicked for a while and show him how mad I am.
"Well well well! Look who we have here! The Almighty Scumbag himself" Looking at him, he seemed surprised to see me here so I continued
"Oh.. Are you surprised how I'm here right now?? Ask your incompetent secretary over there" I pointed to her desk.
"Anyway, who gave you the right to interfere in my life you bastard" I shouted at him. He was taken aback at first but then he recovered and started laughing...
"C'mon sweetheart, don't you think I have better things to do with my time"
"Really? How then can you explain what happened earlier at Knight's house. And to think you called me at the exact time I was relieved of my job is not a coincidence Mr. So you better give me a exposit explanation for all that" I said bitterly but only earned a stupid smirk from his seemingly smooth face.
"I warned you remember? I even gave you time but you chose to completely ignore me. You should know by now that I get what I want no matter the cost young lady"
"Even at the detriment of people's welfare? "
"Yes"
"You are just so callous and don't even have the right to" I screamed at him
"And you have no right to scream down the whole building. This is my office and your shouting is causing noise pollution" He said matching the pitch of my voice...
"You asked for it when you decided to interfere with my life and my job you beast"
"And I'll do more if you still don't comply" He said in a menacing low voice. It got me even more annoyed ..
"Haaaaaaaaah..... You'll do no such thing Mr" I said while imitating him...
"Oh sweetheart try me and see"
Before I could come up with a comback word a body came in between us and tore us apart. I didn't even know that in the process of arguing, we became so close with our faces centimeters apart. Hahhhh. I so hate this man. He just thinks he's a god or something and I am now more determined to defy him more than ever.
The other guy that I didn't even know was still in the room whispered something to him and then walked up to me.
"Wow... That was steamy, feisty. Now I know why he calls you feisty. You really are and I'm so thankful to God that I finally got to meet you. Oh my gad where are my manners? I'm so sorry. I am Noah Smith, the best of friend of that scumbag over there as you called him"
He laughed and I was forced to smile since he (Xavier Carl) was so annoyed with his friend for taking sides with me and because of Noah's attitude. He's obviously a sweet talker and I would have been happy to meet him in a better situation.
" And the co owner of all the Ahvier Organizations around the globe " He gave me a little bow as well as using his hands to make gestures and continued...
"And you are... "
"Zhavier Moore" I said and put my hands on his already extended hand for a shake. He furrowed his brows as if he was thinking...
"Don't you think your name contradicts your personality? I mean, you have a very lovely and pacific name which contrasts your feisty personality" I was forced to laugh a little. He's so friendly and a complete opposite of his so called friend.
"Sorry, you weren't supposed to witnessed that. It's just that I got so mad and couldn't hold it in any longer so I decided to confront him. Anyway, I'm leaving now"
"So soon?"
"Yeah, I can't bear to be in the same room with a self centered man like him" Thereafter, I turned to my new found enemy..
"As for you, just know that I'm never coming to work here. And the day you see me here as an employee, just know your end is near cos I'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LIVING HELL!!! " He smirked
"Bring it on"
With that I turned and left the office while ensuring that I bang the door so as to match my threat. On stepping out of the office, the secretary tried to talk to me. Obviously wanted to insult me or something but I made sure to give a very menacing look before walking towards the elevator, pressed the button and got inside.
While working out of the building, I discovered that my anger has evaporated and all I was left with was sadness. I got into my car and zoomed off.
He's so selfish, so arrogant and he's a beast. He didn't even try to deny the fact that he literally just tampered with my dream job and the bright future that came with it neither was he remorseful or even shameful for sabotaging the three houses I applied in.
I felt my cheek get wet. Tears. I hate him more for making me cry. I hate him so much and it's killing me inside because I can't do anything to him even as angry and as trampled upon as I feel. He feels because he has money he can ride over everyone. I'm sure he inherited that business that's why he doesn't understand what not having a job for years means. Oh my dad! Where are you? Maybe if you were around, you would have also left me a business to inherit.
I banged the wheel. Why is life so fu***ng difficult. I've been depending on my mum for a while now while literary having her rule my life. But ever since I started job haunting, it has become worse. I don't know what to do anymore. Why can't I get a job like my mates. Why!!!
My phone started ringing and that was when I remembered that Kara called me earlier but I wasn't able to pick it up. I looked at the screen and discovered that she's was the one still calling. I know she probably wants to find out how it went but I'm just not in the mood right now. I'll eventually tell her but I need to suck it up right now. I need space to get over how emotional this has made me. I know I acted all strong in front of that man but it's really eating me up right now. I can't believe that he would go as far as doing that because of a feud between us. It was just a small argument nothing more.
I pulled into my garage, turned off my car, wiped my tears and stepped out of my car. I went straight to my bedroom, took off my clothes and took a really long bath. I thought taking a bath would make me feel better but it didn't. The tears kept rolling down. I rapped myself in a big robe, went to kitchen to get chocolate and returned to my room. I coiled up on my bed with my chocolate and was there for a while.
I didn't know I slept off not until I heard a banging on the door. I robbed my eyes and walked to my sitting room with sleepy eyes. I checked the time to see it was already late. Who could that be? The banging continued so I proceeded to the door and peeped through the little glass before opening. I met with an angry looking Kara and my mom.
"Kara what's wrong with you" My mum attacked me first. I was too drained from crying and thinking so I just gave way for them to come in but my mum still didn't get it.
"I'm talking to you young lady" She continued and I sighed while coiling up on my couch.
"I'm fine mum" I answered since she won't stop bothering me. Meanwhile, Kara just sat there starring and observing me. I know she's trying to figure out why I'm this way that's why she's so quiet.
"Obviously you're not. Just take a good look at yourself. You look so pale"
"I'm just tired that's all"
"Tired? Is that also why you didn't open the door for Kara who has been knocking your door for 30 minutes? Oh that's also why you refused to pick up when we kept calling Kara?? Just stop and tell me what's going on. Do you Kara had to call me since you're weren't answering the door or your phone either"
"I was just sleeping" I countered but Kara answered as if she could no longer bear my attitude.
"Oh spare me that trash. You were so deep in slumber that you didn't hear your phone ring?? What's really going on Zhavier? You really had me worried there"
"I told you guys. I'm fine "
"If you're why do you look disheveled with dried tears on your face? "
Well, it seems I can't hide it any longer since Kara already noticed. I sighed and explained everything to them in details which actually brought back the tears....
"Oh darling... I'm so sorry" My mum came over to me and hugged me and Kara followed suit..
"He's a pervert and doesn't deserve your tears Zee. So stop crying hun" Kara said...
After a lot of petting and hiccups, I was able to stop crying. My mum went to the kitchen to make me hot tea.
"Just look at her" I said referring to my mum
"She's been taking care of me for so long. I want her to allow me take care of her and I was hoping to start by getting a job. Now, that man has ruin my plans. The worse part of it is that I can't even get a job anywhere else babe"
"Don't think of it that way. You can take care of your mum in other ways. But since you can't get a job in another Media House in LA, why don't you just take his offer"
"What? Are you really saying that right now?? "
"Just think of it, K. Why don't you take the job and purposely make him sack you. When you frustrate him and make him tired of you, he'll eventually let you go"
"But that would be like saying he won"
"Oh no my dear. It would be the perfect opportunity to make him pay for all he's done to you. So, brace up gurl you've got work to do"

TBC....

© Winner Godwin
and
Grace Aghedo
March 2020
All rights reserved

LOVE IMPULSION

CHAPTER 4

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PREVIOUSLY ON LOVE IMPULSION

After few minutes our pizza arrived and we ate admist little talks. After eating, she offered to clear the kitchen while I get dressed since it was getting late anyway.
Soon, I was driving back home from K's apartment. When I got home I brushed my teeth and lay down on my bed for a while. I quickly check through the social media but didn't see anything meaningful. I switched off my phone and light and allowed the darkness to overcome me.....

* * *

I woke up feeling a little bit tired probably due to the stress of the previous day. I walked to my bathroom and did the normal girl's business.
I walked into the kitchen, prepared a quick pasta, ate and cleared the dishes. Thereafter, I went into my bedroom, picked up my laptop and started my job haunt. Five hours into the haunt and nothing to show for it. I was becoming frustrated with the haunt so I decided to take a bar of choco to calm my nerve. After I felt I was calm enough, I dived into the haunt again and managed to submit my application to about three media houses with the hope of being called for an interview. The remaining hours of the day passed in a blur with me watching episodes from Netflix and eating fries and it ended with emails from the media houses stating the days for my interview...

Two weeks later, I got ready for the last interview with the last media house. Hmm. Ordinarily you would have thought that Mr Scumbag aka Mr Carl would do something scary to me since I didn't resume in Ahvier the next day as expected but I'm elated to inform you that my life has been pretty normal since then. Funny right? Yea. You can day that again. I was actually thinking that he would send another mail or if possible send securities to forcefully take me there but nothing of such happened. I'm relieved but I'm also scared. His silence is weird. It's either he wasn't serious about it from the start or he's just planning something big. I just hope the former is the case.
For the past few days, I've been to two broadcasting houses with smooth interviews. Well, I don't want to take chances so I believe that one out of the three houses would find my services needed in their house. Apart from that, my mum and K has been a torn on my flesh. Naturally, I should be relieved that Mr scumbag is not breathing down my neck but it's as if these two have decided to take sides with him. They keep telling me to go and work there at any chance they get and I'm seriously fed up with it. This was one if the major reasons why I didn't want to tell my mum about it at all but K told her without my consent. Can you imagine that? She came up with the excuse that my mum kept calling her to know why I refused to pick her calls. I had no choice than to start taking her calls again since K already sold me out to her and that was how hell broke loose. To be sincere, I appreciate their care and support but I'm tired of both of them trying to run my life. It's so annoying.
Anyway, that aside. I'm becoming very worried that none of the houses has called me yet even when they said I met up to their standards. I now keep my phone very close to me so I don't miss any call but nothing. K feels I should relax and hope for the best but it's getting too long. The worse part of it is that I can't really complain because anytime I try to she'll remind me of Mr scumbag's proposal. That's why I've decided to put my best into today's interview and just hope for the best.

I don't know if I told you that I love the colour grey. So I decided to go for a similar grey suit but this one had white stripes on it. I went with a white long sleeve and a grey tie to match. Few minutes later I was on my way to Knight Media house which was kinda far from my house. After driving for a while, I parked my car in their parking lot and found my way into the media house.
Walking into the house, beauty radiated from every where my eyes met. The owner of this broadcasting house must have good taste but I couldn't help but compare this place to Ahvier. The place is surely looking nice and of high quality but Ahvier had the aura of sophistication around it even in the way the workers dress, the building and everything. I really don't know why my mind decided to compare but it did anyway. At least, there's no scumbag breathing down my neck here.
I sat in the lobby with three other applicants for the same position of a broadcaster. One was a boy and the other was a girl. Don't get me wrong, judging is not my thing but the girl is actually dressed like a bitch who is trying to seduce someone which is not a smart move professionally. Well that's just my opinion anyway.
After 10 minutes or so, the boy was called. When he came out, he went to another room. What could be the problem? Why is he going there instead of going home. Maybe he already got the job. The fact that he might have already gotten the job shook me a little but it did not pull down my hope. After some time, it was my turn. On entering the office, a middle aged man sat there starring straight ahead. I was relieved that he wasn't a young man because a certain young man has been haunting me. After the formalities, the interview started.
"You're Miss Moore right?? "
"Yes sir" He nodded and proceeded to check something on his laptop
"Your grade is very impressive Miss Moore" I smiled on hearing that..
"Thank you Sir" He nodded and continued checking my credentials. After a while he asked,
"What's your take on Time Belt as regards to programs in broadcasting"
"Thank you Sir. The ability of a station to reach its desired audience will determine its success. Its programming mission and strategy are critical to its viability. There are some basic programming strategies that are common to both radio and television. A station or network must analyze the audiences that is available during a given time of day, examine its own schedule as well as that of the competition, determine the budget and revenues that are available for that time, and with its ultimate goals in mind make programming decisions. The general manager, program director, and/or sales manager must determine the best type of program that is available for a given daypart and determine the source of the program. Therefore, Time Belt simply has to do with the time suitable for a particular program. For example, a kiddie series can not come up or come on air in the morning because obviously the target audience which are the kids will be in school. So, you'll have to make a research to know the exact time most kids close from school so as to know the adequate time to schedule a kiddie program " He smiled..
"That's very good" My face broke into a big smile
"Thank you Sir"
Don't know why but I couldn't help but remember this was how impressed the other interviewers were and till now no response. Could there be something wrong somewhere? I just hope it's not what I'm thinking. I was brought out of my thoughts when the man stood up. I raised my eyebrows and as if he sensed my confusion, he asked me to follow him. We got into the elevator and stopped on the second floor. What are we even doing here?? Did you expect me to ask him that question?? Nah... All I did was followed him and we got into a radio studio. OMG! He stopped and faced me..
"Miss Moore I want you to handle the console, come up with your own entertainment program idea and present it alone for the next ten minutes"
What?? I wasn't prepared for this....
"How long do I have before I start" I asked with the hope of having time to think.
"You're to start now" What?? 😱😱My eye balls almost fell out of it's sockets. How I'm I supposed to do that without even getting a time to think. Hmm. I guess they just wanna know if I can work without preparation and when under pressure. I can't mess this up. This could be my last shot at getting a job.
"Oh... Okay... So what's the frequency"
"Knight FM 98.2" He answered
"Right"
I walked straight to the console, sat down, picked up the headset and put it on. Tactically, I started breathing in and out to prepare myself and to buy time to think.
"Miss Moore" I heard the man call and I raised my head.
"Are you ready? " I nodded
"Yes"
"3, 2, 1 and go"
"Yo! Wadup LA. It's your gurl Zhavier and you're welcome to Entertainment at it's peek reaching you from Knight FM 98.2. You know how we do it right here on this program every Tuesday. I'm going to give you the current happenings in the entertainment world and also cool jamz to spice your day. So I'm going to play earned it by the weekend. Be right back."

Before I could understand what was going on, I heard cheers and people clapping. When did this place become so crowded. I then discovered that people were clapping in the cubicle and even in the studio. This is just too much....😢😢 The interviewer walked up to me...
"Wow...wow...Miss Moore.... That was brilliant. I mean, I knew you had no experience in broadcasting so I purposely didn't give you enough time to think of what to say or what you want to do but inspite of that, you did extremely well. Wow! Entertainment at it's peek??? You'll probably start up with that program when you resume" Did I just hear well?
"Huh... Sir.... Are you trying to say... "
"Yes... You got the job" 💃💃💃Finally my mum and K would get off my back. Thank you Lord!
"Oh My God 😮 😮... Thank you so much Mr.. "
"Oh no my dear. Just call me Tobi"
"Thank you very much Tobi. I promise you won't regret this" I couldn't hold my joy so I hugged him. I can't wait to let that stupid scumbag know I have my dream job.
"By the way where did you learn to broadcast" Tobi asked
"In college. We actually have a practice studio"
"That's beautiful. Congratulations Zhavier.Why don't we get started" I nodded.
He introduced me to the crew in the studio. They had beautiful names but the names I was hearing was just too much to remember but I believe that as time goes on I'll get to know them better. Tobi took me to his office and asked if I would like to resume that day and I said yes. What else do I have to do for the rest of the day anyway.
He started telling me about the company's legacy and their in-house style.
Hours passed and I was still in Tobi's office reading about the company and all that. After a while, he left his office and later came back with something I didn't give attention to but soon a smell hit my nose. I looked up at where the smell came from.
"Is that burger from Spago" I asked Tobi and he seemed taken aback.
"Hmm... You must know that place very well to know their Burger's smell" I laughed.
"Actually I eat a lot of those because my friend works there" I explained
"Wow.. That means from now on I'll get free burgers right??" I laughed.
"No wonder I liked you immediately I saw you. This explains it further" 😄😄😄 This man can't be serious right now. He offered me burger but I refused being that I was just meeting him for the first time but Tobi wouldn't have it. After much bickering, I finally gave in to eating with him. Afterall, what do I gain to lose😉😉

After eating we continued our individual routine and a call came in for Tobi.
Hello Sir
Good afternoon Sir
Am fine Sir
It's true Sir. We have a new employee.
Immediately I heard that I became interested in what he was saying since I have something to do with it.
She's really good Sir.
Zhavier Moore
Yes Sir. Any problem Sir??
What?? But Sir she's....
I watched as his facial expressions changed from excitement to shock and finally to that of sadness.
Okay Sir.
Immediately the call ended, I focused my attention on him hoping that he could tell me what the problem was but he kept staring at me.
"Tobi, what's the problem" I had to ask since he wasn't ready to talk to me
"I don't know how to say this Zhavier" He started... I could already feel this was not right.
"Just say it anyway. I just want to know what's going on"
"I'm sorry Zhavier but your services will no longer be needed here" I starred at Tobi for complete two minutes and after that I burst into a fit of laughter. 😂😂😂🤣🤣
"Tobi, I know you're joking and it's really funny" I said in between my laughter. His old hands wrapped around mine..
"I wish I was Zhavier" And that was when I looked him in the eye to know he was dead serious. I removed his hands from mine because it became hot on mine.
"I don't understand. How? What? Did I do something wrong? I'm sorry" He shook his head..
"Zhavier you did nothing wrong" What's going on??
"Then why are you firing me?? It doesn't make any sense. Why give a job only to take it back within hours?" At this time I was already up from my seat with my eyes blazing with anger.
"I'm sorry Zhavier but that was my boss. He made the decision"
"Can I see him? I'll try to convince him to let me work here so please show me his office" I insisted
"My boss only comes here once in a while. He doesn't work here at all that's why I'm surprised that he gave such an order" My eyes started feeling moist. I picked up my bag and started walking towards the door..
"Zhavier" Tobi called and I turned around
"I'm sorry this happened but did you wrong anyone?? "
"No... Thanks anyway"
"I promise to get to the bottom of this" He said. I nodded slowly and walked out of the office in deep thoughts. I can't believe what just happened. One minute I was a broadcaster and the next minute I was jobless again. What is happening to me. As I stepped out of the building I felt a tear roll down my face. I angrily cleaned it. This doesn't make any sense. Something is not right. Tobi's question came back to my mind. I know I didn't offend anybody that could be doing.....
No no no... It can't be what I'm thinking.. Immediately my phone started ringing with an unknown number on display. I took the call.
Hello?
I'm sure you get the message by now feisty.
That voice is familiar. It took me another 2 second to decode his statement. What the... I screamed...
FU***NG XAVIER CARL... I'LL KILL YOU...

TBC....

© Winner Godwin
and
Grace Aghedo
March 2020
All rights reserved

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LOVE IMPULSION

CHAPTER 3

PREVIOUSLY ON LOVE IMPULSION

Old jamz played from my car's radio and I sang along till I got home. I pulled into my home, took my bag and got out. I quickly fetched my mails and got inside. I took off my jacket and slumped on my couch. I checked the mails one after the other but none caught my interest except one. I opened it and you won't believe who sent it.....
The Almighty Xavier Carl, CEO of Ahvier Media House. What the hell does he wants. So many reasons why he sent me a letter crossed my mind and most of them where negative. I decided to prolong my meeting with the devil in form of a letter and dropped it on my kitchen counter.
With a heavy mind, tired body and drenched spirit, I walked into my bedroom. I slowly pulled my jacket, unbuttoned my white shirt, took off my trousers and added it to the already pilled up dirty clothes in the corner of my bathroom. I stepped under the shower and let the extremely cold water wash my tiredness away. Soon, the warm water started flowing down my skin. For complete five minutes I stood under the shower while the whole event of today washed through me. With the enthusiasm I went out with today, I thought I was going to get that job. After some time I started scrubbing my skin to to see if I could wash away the frustration I was feeling. How the hell do I even start to explain how I mistakenly insulted my boss and then rejected a job of being his assistant just because I wanted to do what I'm passionate about which is broadcasting.
After a while I stepped out of the tub and dried my self with my towel before proceeding to blow dry my hair. After which I absentmindedly walked to my room with the aim of sleeping. I layed on the bed for a while before I discovered that my phone wasn't in the bedroom. I walked into the sitting room to discover that I left everything I bought from the mall on the floor. I quickly took them to the kitchen. I took out two large chocolate bars and put them on a plate and kept the remains for a future purpose. I sat on my kitchen counter and starred at the my chocolate and my eyes went to the letter. With my eyes running between them, I thought of the one to attack first. I decided to go with the former.
I finished the first bar of chocolate before deciding to touch the letter. Don't blame me babe, chocolate 🍫 is the love of my life. Anytime I feel angry or lonely, my chocolate is always there to lighten up my mood and right now it has given me the courage to open the letter.
With the negativity tossed behind, I opened the letter and it read thus:
Miss Moore, you're to resume at Ahvier as the personal assistant to the CEO of Ahvier Media House with effect from tomorrow. Failure to do this will attract consequences. Remember, the boss gets what he wants...
For more information call.....

What nonsense is this. What the boss wants he gets my foot! How can he think that I can be forced to do what he pleases. I laughed hard. I hate his guts. He even has the nerve to threaten me. I was annoyed. I picked up my phone and called the number written below while anxiously waiting for whoever to pick the call.
Me: Hello
Unknown: Good day, this is office of the CEO, how can I be of help to you?
Her high pitched voice irritated me more. Am sure it was the angry bitch I saw at the organization earlier on. I wanted to tell her that she can never be of help to me but I refrained myself since it would do me no good.
Me: This is Miss Moore speaking can I speak to your boss??
Unknown: Uh...Hold on for a minute...
I'm pretty sure that she remembers my name and if I'm being right about how bitchy she is, she won't even transfer the call to the scumbag. After a while I heard his deep masculine voice.
Mr Carl: I can see you couldn't wait to see me tomorrow Moore...
Me: You must be joking. I thought I made myself clear earlier on when I told you I can't work for you as an assistant. It's not what I want to do. Get it into your thick skull.
I heard him laugh at the background.
Mr Carl: Well well well.. You're feisty! Anyway you don't have a choice and I'm sure you wouldn't want to meet with the consequences of defying me.
Me: Ahhhh!! you annoy me so much. Now listen, you have no right to threaten me. You don't own me!!
I screamed at the phone and I'm wishing it bore a hole in his ears. Gad darmit!!! I've never been this angry all my life. I can't believe I would see a day that someone would want to control my life. Aaaah!!. I thought my mum interfered in my life too much but no- this, this is too much for me to handle...
He chuckled....
Mr Carl: We'll see about that...
And the line went dead. What an as***le. I'm definitely going to make him know that he met with the wrong person. I dropped my phone and angrily finished the second bar chocolate. Even after finishing it, I was still pi**ed. I looked outside through my window and discovered that the sun was already setting. This only means that I spent hours staring straight at my kitchen wall while thinking of possible ways to kill that scumbag. I discarded the paper and went into my bedroom. I threw on my track pants, a tank top and my can. I needed to let out all my anger before it gets too late.
I took my headphone, connected it to my phone and ran out of my house into the street. Thank God I lived in a quiet environment if not I would have seen people looking at me or something.
As I ran, the activities of the day started replaying in my head. What a fu**ed up day. Slowly I started feeling the rush. I increased my pace as air whipped my hair on my face. After a while, I decided to head back home.
Immediately I got home I took off my clothes, brushed my teeth to avoid stain, had a quick shower and dressed up for the night. I walked into my kitchen with the aim of cooking something but decided against it as I was too tired to cook. I decided to order something to eat but before I could complete ordering, my door bell rang. My eyes darted to the wall clock and discovered it was 7:00pm. I wasn't expecting anybody though. I dropped my phone on the couch and stood up to get it.
When I opened the door, I met with an angry looking Kara. Ooops I knew I was in serious mess. She marched past me into my apartment.
"Can you tell me why you decided to make me angry by paying" She asked. I knew this was going to happen but I kinda expected it to happen over the phone. I sat down first before thinking of a tangible answer that wouldn't increase her anger.
"Eemm... I just felt like" I shrugged. Quietly waiting for it...
"You felt like it. Wow a round of applause for you. I honestly don't know why I shouldn't shove your money down your ass right now" She said. I widened my eyes when I saw her drop my money on my table. She's really something. I pouted. . .
" Because I had a rough day " I said with the hope of her buying it and it kinda worked.
"I thought we were over that Zee" She asked and furrowed her eyebrows.
"I was until he sent me a letter" I paused to check out her reaction to find her eyes wide open.
"A letter? What's it about" I shrugged and told her to go search for the letter in the kitchen. After a while she came back with the letter in her hands having obviously read it
"Now this is something dear girlfriend. So what are you going to do"
"I'm going to go look for job somewhere else. That's what I'm going to do" I watched her shoulder slopped.
"Girl, why don't you just take it. It's a nice job after all"
" No I won't. Wait! What are you telling me? Are you not the one who quit your office job to work in Spago all because you wanted to have enough experience around the kitchen to be to pursue your dreams of having your own kitchen?? I'm sure you're. It's about my passion ok?? And moreover I hate the guts of this guy and I'm bent on defying him" She sighed.
"So, what about the said consequences. This guy seem capable of anything." She tried to reason with me.
"He can go to hell for all....
I was interrupted by the weekend's song coming from my phone. I know I won't accept it easily but I was scared. I was scared it could be that pysco again. Who knows the threat he wants to unleash on me this time. These rich and spoilt kids feels they can do anything they want in the world and that is why I must show that scumbag that he doesn't own me and that I'm a person not a thing. With the said courage, I rose to pick up my phone but before I could get there it stopped which showed the end of call. When I picked up my phone, I checked who called and discovered it was my mum. I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding and returned to the scrutinizing gaze of Kara.
"What??? " I asked..
"I know you Z and stress is not your thing. Instead of going through the stress of defying him as you said, why don't you just work for him. I'm sure the pay would be smooth. "
"Working with him is more stress girlfriend. I won't. I'm done" It's as if she is bent on making me work there. What happened to the lady who wanted to chase her dreams? God, I can't believe this!
My phone started ringing again. My mum. How do I tell her that I didn't get the job because of my passion or the job I got is not what I want. It already sounds ridiculous.
"Ain't you gonna take that call? " K asked. I stared at her and shrugged.
"It's my mum"
"So? "
"I don't know how to tell her about this mess. She won't understand"
"Right"
I don't think I would pick her calls for now. I would find myself another job and then I'll call her. I don't want her to rant about how working in Ahvier is magnificent.
"I won't pick her calls for now. I would get another job and then explain everything to her later" I told K. She nodded. I waited for the call to end and then turned off the phone. Sorry mum.
"Uhh...babe I really don't have the strength to cook so should I order Chinese"
" I won't be staying so order what you want"
"I thought that's why you came" I made my face and pouted so she would change her mind...
"I came to beat the hell out of you for defying my order and check how you are fairing. Don't give me that face... I'm working in the morning tomorrow so I have to go home" I sighed since there was practically nothing I could do.
"Why don't you eat with me and then I'll take you home what do you think?? "
"Okay" She said
"Yeah..." I screamed for joy while she laughed at my childish behavior.
"So what should I order" I asked
"Pepperoni pizza" She beckoned
"Huh?? Chinese is better"
"No, pepperoni pizza is spicier"
"No, Chinese is healthier"
We kept bantering for a while on what to order and I finally lost to K.
After few minutes our pizza arrived and we ate admist little talks. After eating, she offered to clear the kitchen while I get dressed since it was getting late anyway.
Soon, I was driving back home from K's apartment. When I got home I brushed my teeth and lay down on my bed for a while. I quickly check through the social media but didn't see anything meaningful. I switched off my phone and light and allowed the darkness to overcome me.....

TBC....
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