Diary of a single mother 21
One evening, I was attending to a customer when Chima started crying nonstop. I tried to pacify him but he wouldn’t budge. I was still struggling with him when Chidi started crying as well. I was so frustrated. The whole boutique was noisy. I kept on apologizing to the customer nonstop.
I was still battling when my Boss walked him. I was scared to my bones.
“Chinyere please go and attend to your children outside, I will attend to the customer myself”. My Boss said.
I was resistant at first but I had to take them outside because the tempo of their voices kept on increasing.
I could swear I was going to get fired. Funny enough, immediately we got outside, my boys stopped crying. I felt like hitting them so they would cry real tears.
About 30mins later, the customer walked out of the shop.
I entered into the shop after rehearsing my apology speech.
“Sir .. I am sorry…”
“Why are you sorry? Are you sorry for being a mother?”. My Boss asked.
I was quite puzzled by his questions.
” You don’t need to be sorry. They are children and you can’t fully control their tears. They always cry at unexpected moments”. He said.
I was quite satisfied by his reply.
“Thank you so much sir”. I said.
“You are always thanking me when I haven’t done anything yet”. He said with smiles.
“I am really grateful sir”. I said.
” I think I should also employ someone for you to be running shifts with. I know if I say I should be paying you while you remain at home tending to your boys, you won’t accept “. He said.
“Ahhh” I exclaimed.
“You are amazing chi. I have been watching you for months. You are really dedicated. I really like you “. He said.
I was speechless.
“I didn’t want to tell you now but I can’t hold it anymore. I will like to make you my wife “. He said.
I was taken aback. My Boss is kind and hardworking but I feel the age difference is too much. I am just 21yrs old while he should be in his late 30s. He is single tho.
TBC
Judith OnyoyiboJudith Onyoyibo
