MY FACEBOOK GIRL SEASON 5
EPISODE 17
It was Monday the following week which was December 20th, Benita had resumed work because her friend agreed to accommodate her for the duration of the project. The previous staffs that we worked together in the last project began to hang around, discussing and chatting with one another. The new ones among them sat down lonely on the seats, busy looking around while some were pressing phones all over the places, Some started snapping selfies at the bank walkway and when I saw them, I was like ” chaiii, dem go take today say una be bankers”.
At around 12 pm which was break time, I decided to go to the office provided for them to see what was happening. I met them seated I rows and the unit head was addressing them, I picked up one of the chairs to see what was happening there. Our Unit head saw me and he called me out, I stood up from the seat and walked towards the front of the office to meet him. He faced the crowd and said to them ” like I said earlier guys, if you are so dedicated with your work and you displayed a high level of integrity, the bank will in turn appreciate you and here is a testimony from the last project. Onihaxy was also a temporary staff like you in the last project and his diligence spoke for him and he was confirmed as a permanent staff of the bank among nine other people. so, the bank is watching every one of you” . He turned to me and said “Onihaxy, you can go back to your seat”. I felt somehow as everyone began to stare at me as I was walking back to my seat and I was ashamed. The unit head continued with his statement and told them that work will commence properly on the 2nd of January the next year and that they will be spend the two weeks in Microsoft application trainings for those who can’t use Microsoft excel as well as proper training on the job role. He encouraged the existing staffs among them to blend and train the fresh ones on any area of difficulties. he also told them that they would be divided into five groups the following day and their log in identifications would be created for them to access the computer, he also talked about team leads that would be appointed to coordinate each teams while urging them to cooperate with their team leads because any bad reports from the Team lead will lead to sanctioning as the team leads have the right to issue queries to any erring members.
My unit head left the podium and our project supervisor also came out to address everybody, he buttressed the points of the unit head and encouraged everyone to be diligent in their work as the bank won’t tolerate any error from anyone. He told them it’s either 100% accuracy or zero percent. He was still speaking when I checked my time and realized that my break was over. I left their office and went back to my office. On getting to the work-way, I saw Funmi coming towards me and we exchanged greetings. She said she sent me a mail but I didn’t turn up and I apologized to her that I was at the office of the new project staffs to greet my old friends and she told me that she was also going there to address them. We departed and I went back to my office.
The next morning after the connect meeting, some people in my unit started to guess who the five team leads to be selected would be. Some smart and intelligent people started boasting around that they must be part of the team lead. The two guys that placed a bet on me previously came to meet me and they were asking if I was part of the Team-lead or not, I just smiled and told them to wait for the list by 10am. the first guy told the other guy ” you see?, ano tell you?, Onihaxy even knows the time that the list will be out” the other one replied and said ” let’s just wait till then, I’m sure Onihaxy can never be part of the team lead”. As we were about to leave the conference hall where we always have our meetings, our project supervisor came inside the hall with a list and he told everybody to seat down and listen, we all sat down like people awaiting ministerial list.
” Like we said earlier yesterday that the new project staffs will be divided into 5 teams A, B, C, D, and E respectively today, the management has decided to pick 5 members out of you as team leads. Please, I want every other people to cooperate with the chosen ones so as to work together in meeting the organization goals.”
He opened the paper on his hand and called out names of four guys to lead team A, B, C and D, everyone was restless and uncomfortable as he was about to call the name of the last team lead and finally, he said “Onihaxy, you will be the one to lead team E”. There were further discussions before he left the conference room. People started murmuring with different talks, some said ” didn’t I tell you?, I know Onihaxy will be part of them since his mother is the line manager”, the guy who won the bet came to hug me and was screaming “Onihaxy!!!!!!, I know you would make me proud, go on boy” and the haters among them began to grumble
” why would they choose Onihaxy as team lead?”
” when some people here have been with the bank for 3 years and they weren’t picked”
” what did he know about the job sef?”
” was he not part of the last project staffs?”
” how come he was picked to lead the same people whom they ones worked together?”
” there must be politics and partial in the selection”
I just laughed at them as I walked out of the room and returned to my office. on getting to my desk, I saw the gossip crew smiling at me and I don’t know why, they began to whisper quietly and I was wondering why they weren’t speaking out loud until I checked the glass at Funmi’s office and I saw her inside. I was like “no wonder the jungle was quiet; I never knew the lion was around”.
At break time, the new staffs were divided into their groups and they were given a desk to work with. My systems were moved to the new office and a desk was provided for me with an office land phone for communication. I introduced myself to my team members and I was getting to meet them one after the other, 50% of them were the people whom we worked together in the last project while the remaining 50% are fresh faces. The ladies in my team are so cute and pretty as they are in different sizes. We finished with the introduction and I gave them the rules of the bank and my own rules.
” coming late will attract queries”
” no one should call me or another person ‘Mr’, call me and one another by name”
” if you want to be absent, inform me four days earlier”
” intimate relationship is not allowed ”
I continued with my speech until I heard the sound of the door and I looked back, I saw my project supervisor and Benita coming inside the room. my supervisor said Benita would be joining my team and that I should pick someone who would be my sub-teamlead and he/she would be assisting me in some areas.
I went to meet Funmi before the close of business for day to request for a five days leave between 27th to 31st , she asked me what I wanted to do with the leave and I said to her that I want to visit my family because I have not seen them for a year. She told me to apply through my unit head and if not granted, I should let her know about it. I went to my unit head to apply for the leave and I told him that it was Funmi that sent me to meet him. He laughed and said ” see power ooooo, so you have been to my boss before coming to meet me?, so you expect me to deny your request so that Funmi will put me on heat?,” he later picked his land phone and called Funmi to confirm what I said. He dropped the phone and said ” Oga Onihaxy, you can have your leave ooooo, just make it official to me through mail and copy the project manager and Funmi. we both smiled at each other and I returned back to my new office to further interact with my team members.
Benita and I waited after the close of business and we discussed about lots of things.
ME: Benita, what happened to team B where you were initially grouped?
BENITA: I don’t know for them ooooo, I think one new person just joined, so I was told to join your team.
ME: that’s cool.
BENITA: I’m so happy that you were made a team lead and I’m happy too that I will be working with you.
ME: Hmmmmmmmmmmm
BENITA: At least, I will be able to work without fear of queries and sanctions.
ME: ****smiled****** see you, expect queries ooooo.
BENITA: because you are the son of query mama abi?, you want make it like mother like son?
ME: what do you expect?
BENITA: so when are you choosing your assistance and who are you choosing?
ME: ***** what type of question is this?****** I don’t know yet ooooo
BENITA: choose me jor, I want to be your assistant.
ME: hmmmmmm, I think the management is planning to choose assistance by themselves from what I heard from other team leads, let’s wait till tomorrow sha.
BENITA: no problem
ME: how far with the place where you are staying, I hope there is no problem with it?
BENITA: there is oooo, I’m not that free compare to your place but I have no choice since you don’t want me to live with you.
ME: its not like that nor Benita. I told you I have new guests.
BENITA: No problems sha.
We discussed for 10 more minutes before we depart and I went back home. After dinner and shower, I engaged Segun in a chat.
ME: hi Segun
SEGE: How far Onihaxy, were you later appointed as the team lead?
ME: yes oooo. You need to see how some are grumbling that I am a new staff and I should be given such opportunity.
SEGE: it’s allowed, there will always be haters and bad belle no matter what. I told you that your relationship with Funmilayo would yield good result. Are you now seeing the benefits?
ME: Yes ooooooo. I’m really enjoying it bro. thank you very much
SEGE: you are welcome, I’m just happy for you that you followed my tutorials.
ME: Hmmmmmmmmmmm, badt teacher.
SEGE: you no well
ME: That reminds me, Benita was later brought to my team to join us and my unit head told me in her presence to appoint someone who would be my deputy, could you believe that she came to meet me at the close of business that I should appoint her as my assistant?
SEGE: Hell no!!!!! , what is wrong with this girl sef?, so you have appointed her abi?
ME: no oooo , I told her to wait till tomorrow.
SEGE: if you know what is good for you Onihaxy, don’t make the mistake of appointing Benita because you are going to put problems on your head. As a team lead, you are expected to be firm with all but Benita would push to be fair with her and others might use the opportunity to disrespect you. another reason is that it will appear as if both of you are into relationship because I can sense that she will start carrying herself with so much pride. Thirdly, she is going to cause fight between you and FUNMI because FUNMI would definitely get jealous of both of you.
ME: you are right oooo, so what do you suggest that I do now?
SEGE: just tell her that you were told that your assistant must be a male and there is nothing you can do about it, just use your brain Onihaxy
ME: alright thanks.
SEGE: make sure you are always firm with her the same way you are firm to others,. if not, you will loose your leadership respect.
ME: alright. I have requested for a 5 days leave today, I will be in Akure with my wife throughout Xmas and New Year.
SEGE: waoooh, I can’t wait to see the two of you. Hope you have informed mummy about it.
ME: of course. in fact, she always communicate with mummy.
SEGE: that’s good, when is she coming sef?
ME: Thursday, two day’s time
SEGE: I wish her journey mercy ooo. Tell her to bring something for her father in law oooooo.
ME: my father is dead now, so which father in law are you talking about?
SEGE: you no well, am I not your father?
ME: Yes daddy, I have forgotten. I will deliver your message to her oooo.
SEGE: that’s my boy, hope you have cleared the entire skeleton in your cupboard?
ME: yes, I have done that.
SEGE: make sure you call Bimpe to inform her not to call or chat with you at this time and for the new witch called Benita, make sure you drive her away from your environment totally. Tighten up your security so that she won’t surprise you with an uninformed visit.
ME: yes boss
SEGE: and in case she surprised you, please do me a favour of disgracing her. I just don’t want anything to ruin this atmosphere for you and your wife.
ME: Ok sir
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It was Thursday morning and I woke up feeling so happy after talking with Betty on phone and she told me to pick her at the airport at night when she arrives.
“waooooh, I’m seeing my Betty today”
” I can’t just wait for night to come”
” or should I stay at home today and inform the bank that I’m sick?”
” no, let me go to work”
” Betty must have grown fat by now?”
” what other arrangement do I need to put in place here?”
I prepared for work joyfully and I sprayed air freshener all over the place, I removed the cobwebs from the entire house and made sure that everywhere was clean and I pasted her pictures all over the wall of my room. I got to the office and resumed training my team members on the work flow and processes with so much joy inside of me. I was just laughing and smiling all through that people close to me began to wonder what could be going on with me.
At break time, it was time for me to appoint my assistance and I picked a guy from my team whom we once worked together as a project staff to be the assistant, before this time, I had already discussed it privately with Benita about the management’s decision on a male assistant Team lead because he must be a personality that people must also fear and respect. She first disagreed with me and I told her to check other teams to see if she would find any female acting as assistant Team lead and after so much pet and cajoles, she finally agreed to take her mind off the post. The assistant was appointed that Thursday and we continued with our routine till the close of business for the day.
I closed earlier and stopped at a supermarket to buy gift items and some other stuff for my Betty, I also went to the market to buy ingredients and chicken to prepare ahead of her arrival and I was done with the cooking at few minutes to 8pm.
Immediately after cooking, I drove straight to the airport and waited for Betty to arrive and call me. Everywhere at arrival was crowded with some cabs packed and people moving around to and fro. At around 10pm, i received a call from an unknown MTN line and I was wondering who could be calling me at this time of the night when I was waiting for my baby.
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