CHAPTER 6
STORY BY Faith stories
I told my mother about today’s scenario of my boss slippering on the floor as she laughed continuously.
“But him no do anything that day wey him come here na.” She said.
“I was really surprised that day also because u was expecting him to perform some drama, at least maybe he would have stayed outside.
“Na wa ooo his type is rear and I’m sure that he will surely overcome it, that if he wished to.” She said..
I told her I don’t think he would changed because for the fact that he hasn’t changed right from time so there’s no possibility that he would change. I just hope the best for him and he shouldn’t disturb someone because of his own maniac.
“His parents should have helped him out from it right from child, abi shey him no go fit sleep for another person house ni because he no like dirty environment?.” She asked.
“Of course! I don’t think so because by what I heard from Florence that Mr Nelson told them that he is an introvert, that he doesn’t associate himself with people like that. Moreso, he is the first born and he lives alone separately in another house.” I said as my mother bursted into laughter.
“Ha! na wa ooo well, it’s because his from Rich home if not, if I were to be his mother he will na tell me that he cannot live with me because of one germs or dirt, hmm’ by the time I will pour dirty clothes on his bed and not sweeping the house for days, infact nobody will teach him before he adapt to it abi which kind nonsense be that.” She said with all seriousness as I laughed pouring the beans I was picking away.
“Mom, you no go kil l me abeg!!! so if na me now shey you no go allow me live separately but?.” I asked as I picked the beans on the floor.
She looks at me in a funny way
“You for try am na, if I no go dey pour dirty water for your body make the dirty for master you.” She said.
“Hahahaha mummy you are funny ooo ha! na me ooo your only daughter.”
“Ehn, you won’t d ie na, it will even help you to overcome it quickly.” She answered.
“One thing about him is that he is nice ooo but it’s just that one thing, that one thing that is making him different.
“It’s normal, it’s not everybody that have complete character or behavior, but wait oo shey him no go con marry ni? abi na wife wey neat like am he go dey find?.” She said.
“Mom, I really can’t say about that ooo anyone he likes he should do.
“I know his type are those that would eventually ends up marrying someone that is opposite their hygienic.
“You’re right Sha, should I go put the beans on fire?.” I asked while standing up.
“Still wait for some minutes, I even want to ask you about that girl, what’s her name ooo
“Which girl? you mean Florence?.” I asked sitting back.
“No, it’s that one that you escaped together from…..”
“Ohh’ you mean Anita?.” I asked immediately.
“Ehn,ehn! she is the one.” She answered clapping her hands in gesture of me getting it right.
“What about her?.” I asked.
“Have you even heard from her?.” She asked.
“Yes, I did and that was three days ago when she came to visit but you were not around.” I answered.
“But, you no tell me na?.”
“I totally forgot, infact she said said she might come today or tomorrow.” I answered.
“No problem, because I will even like to see her sef.” She said.
“Don’t worry mom when she comes you will surely see her.” I answered while scrolling through my WhatsApp messages.
“Abeg go put the beans for fire, night don come already.” She said as I stood up and go.
Some Hours Later
I lay on the bed while chatting and saw Florence message telling me to go check our company group that an information as being dropped. initially I saw the highlight of the message but I just ignored it because I wasn’t interested to view it that it could be some unnecessary information. I scrolled down and click on the group and saw the information.
GOOD DAY EVERYONE
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU ALL ABOUT OUR YEARLY PREPARATION OF XMAS PARTY AT OUR BOSS RESIDENCE ON THE 25 AND 26 OF THIS MONTH.
WARM REGARDS TO YOU ALL.
……………
I read it again and chatted Florence on what it’s all about as she said it not mandatory to be there but it’s also necessary as part of the company staff. I asked how it’s going to be since our boss is not around as she said his families are around and definitely they will celebrate it. I felt happy about it as I really don’t have anywhere to go that day even though I have planned to go visit Florence at her house but, it seems this come as a great time and opportunity to even get to see some new faces and probably get to know if Mr mysophobia will be present.
I tossed around my bed in joy and planned how I will be ordering a very nice and elegance dress for that day. Because I need to dress to ki ll, I never can tell if I could find lover there.
“Omo oooo Cynthia that day go superb, e go too sweet di e!.
A number came up as flashed, I dialed it back and it wasn’t going. I suddenly remembered the number that called me on the day I got trap in the taxi.
“Why this same number again? who is this person? and the idi ot won’t even allowed me to pick or even call back.
The number called again as I picked it immediately and was saying Hello…. Hello! without response.
“Holy ghost fire!!! if you’re sent to monitor me or hear my voice for ev ils it’s fire from above that will consume you!!!.” I shouted over the phone at the caller and ended the call as I put the number on blacklist.
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NEXT DAY
I was surprised not seeing Gabriel coming to work as I looked out continuously for him.
“Stop stretching your neck Cynthia, it’s so obvious.” Florence said.
“What is obvious? can’t I stretched fort my neck in peace again.” I said trying to debunked what she meant.
“I heard he is not feeling well….”
“Really? what happened to him? when did it start?…..” I asked looking worried as she laughed.
“So, if I should tell you that you liked him will you still deny?.” She asked while smiling.
“So, I can’t be caring and having concerns towards our temporary boss again abi? because you have started your nonsense again Florence.” I said in annoyance even though I knew she’s actually right.
“I can give you his home address if you want to.” She said.
“Shey Florence dey whine me ni? abi which kind thing she dey talk so.” I said in my mind as I nodded my head saying NO even though I wish she could just write it out for me without teasing me at first.
“Okay ooo if you talk so, but…..”
“What is the nature of his sickness?.” I asked interrupting her.
“Cynthia, dey calm down now! I don’t know the nature of his sickness unless you called or go and see him yourself.
“But, I don’t have his number.” I answered.
“His WhatsApp number nko that’s in the group?.” She asked as I looked away from her and suddenly face her back.
“Wait oooo how you take know say him sick? because I don’t think any other person is aware in this office, so how did you know first?.” I asked looking surprisingly.
“You shouldn’t bother about that my dear friend.” She said as I insist she should tell me in which she remains adamant not to say anything about it.
“You sef stubborn pass me! mtcwee nonsense girl!…..”
“Thank you!. ” She answered facing what she’s doing.
“I no go buy you shawarma again as I promised you before since you refused telling me.” I said as she bursted into laughter that got people attention.
“Florence, abeg watin happen?.”
“Florence shey you don collect salary ni abi you win jackpot? which one, talk ooo.” A guy said From behind as she laughed the more.
“Aswear Dem don get you walahi! my stupid girlfriend!!!.” I said while laughing.
AT HOME
Anita eventually came over as my mother welcomed her and greeted her and left us alone after some minutes. I asked how she has been fairing as she said she had been doing fine that she has relocated to some miles from my house.
“Really? when? you didn’t tell me that the last time you came?.” I asked.
“I was in an hurry that day in which you know about it.” She answered.
“No problem na but anyways have you arrested that your friend?.” I asked.
“I haven’t done anything yet, you know I told you sge came to my house pretending not knowing anything so, I have been careful these days. Who knows, maybe those people might the out again to hunt me.
“God forbid! they will never get you, just put your faith in God and he will keep you under his sheld.” I said to her in other not to be scared.
“Actually, I don’t know if you can do something for me?.” She asked.
“What is that?.” I asked imagining what it could be.
TBC.
