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Copyright (c) 2014 by Oyin Oluwatosin Emmanuel
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PROLOGUE
It was a Saturday, the Sun shone brightly on Etyle City and the wind blew softly making the day unbearably hot for those working directly under the sun and crowded offices but cool for those under shades. The City was silent as it used to be by the noon time of the day, only few cars and pedestrians were seen on the road.
Amarachi paid the cab driver as she alighted and offloaded her luggages beside a storey building. She brought out her phone and made a call to her friend.
In less than a minute, her Friend Ini walked out of the gate of the storey building.
" Ohhhh" Ini screamed as she rushed to give Amarachi a hug. The embrace lasted for almost a minute after which Ini helped her friend with the
luggage and led her into her apartment. They chatted happily as they walked into the house. Kolawuyi Amarachi Toyin who had just finished her youth corps service had come in search of a job in Etyle City and planned to live with her Friend Ini until she gets a job and become able to
support herself and stay on her own. Amarachi has been friends with Ini from her Primary school days, they attended the same primary and secondary school and were known to be best of friends, they always worked, played and shared everything together. They were both twenty three and also read the same course in the university. Only that Ini had gained admission into the university before Amarachi and had graduated a year before her.
Ini had no problem getting a job in the City, her Dad was a retired commissioner, so she got a job immediately she finished her service. She made contact with Amarachi to come apply for a vacant position in the same firm where she worked. "I'm so tired, the stress in this City is too much" , Amarachi said as Ini walked her into a room in the apartment.
"Sorry, you need to rest but after you take a shower and eat, go take a shower and come to the living room when you are done" Ini showing her the bathroom "I'll go get you something to eat now."
After some minutes of waiting without Amarachi showing up in the living room, Ini walked to her room to find her fast asleep clothed in a towel only.
"Hmmm, she must be very tired" Ini thought to herself and walked out of the room.
CHAPTER ONE
Shouts of joy erupted from the football viewing centre as the referee blew the final whistle. Arsenal Fc had just won their first European
Champions League title, it had been a tough match. They played against Barcelona, a spanish club who were known to have won the title
several times. Barcelona played hard but were unable to get the ball into the net, the match had proceeded to the extra thirty minutes. At the dying minutes of the game, defender Puyol had mistakenly sent the ball pass his team goalie through a disastrous header actually meant to
keep the ball out out of the box.
" Up Gunners!!!" Bode hailed as he walked out of the centre with his Friend Frank.
" Na Luck una use win jor" Frank replied him in pidgin English.
"Luck or no luck, we are champions of the season"
"See you, come next season you guys would be trashed out like you are always trashed"
"Hahahaha, haters keep hating, we are the champions"
Frank and Bode were flatmates, young men aging twenty four and twenty six. Their other flat mate, Kelvin who wasn't a lover of football was left at home by the duo. Kelvin was older than the both of them, he was twenty eight. The three guys had met in the university and became close friends, instead of renting several single rooms, they had decided to stay together.
Bode and Frank walked into the house and met Kelvin fast asleep in the living room, although both had their different rooms, they slept most times together in one room chatting and sharing their day experiences.
" Kelvin, what did you prepare? We are so hungry" , Frank said waking Kelvin from his sleep.
"You want to eat again? Aren't you filled with football already? " Kelvin asked jokingly, "Go into the kitchen, you'll find beans. I'm going into my
room to sleep, I have to prepare for Church tomorrow " Kelvin said and walked away from them.
Frank and Bode rushed into the kitchen like kids who were fighting to get a toy. This was their usual manner, the first person to get to the Pot
usually got the larger larger of food.
"How do I look? " Amarachi asked Ini, posing in front of a mirror.
"You look sweet hun, you don't even need to talk too much, seeing you alone would make the manager give you the job."
"Hahahaha, come on stop flattering me"
"I'm saying the truth babe, you can't be denied the job"
"I hope so"
"Please let's go now, so we can beat the traffic, you know"
Both girls laughed as they left the house and got into Ini's Honda car.
Amarachi looked indescribably beautiful in her dark blue trouser suits, she had a pretty round face and a fair complexion, one that would make guys always take a second and long look at her. When she smiled, she revealed a nice set of tooth and dimples on her cheeks. She had a blonde like hair which made people conclude that she escaped being an Albino. Her beauty could be likened to that of the Nollywood actress, Omotola Jolade.
Ini was also very pretty, fairly dark in complexion with long and very dark hair. She had an elegant body shape and figure six that made people refer to as a model. Her smile and composure reminds one of a Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji.
They got to Videx International Limited just some minutes before eight o'clock. They parted at the car park just after Ini wished her friend success in the Job interview.
Amarachi found her way to the reception in the account department, she met two other people who had come for the interview and sat close to them, waiting for her name to be called.
The two other applicants were called in before her, after about forty five minutes, she was called on. By that time, there was already four other applicants who waited also at the reception.
"Good morning sir" she greeted as she entered the office.
"Good morning, Miss Kolawuyi Amarachi Toyin, you can have your seat" The manager replied looking up, " You are here for the interview, are you sure you know what this job is about ?"
Contrary to her expectation, the manager was a young man in his late twenties. He looked serious and business minded, his looks didn't bother her, she was well prepared.
After some minutes of questions and answers, the manager, Dennis Michaels paused for some minutes and spoke with a smile " Alright, Miss Kolawole, we would review your credentials and get back to you, you can leave now"
He watched as she left his office, she was definitely the most intelligent applicant he had interviewed in his few years as a Manager, she would get the job, he was sure of this.
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Kelvin drove home excited in his New Toyota Camry Official Car, He had just been promoted to the post of the Public relations manager in the company where he worked and had been given a car alongside with other benefits. He worked for a multinational company, Devi.
Devi was known for its several top quality products, her employees were always proud to display their badges and speak about the company to others. Kelvin joined the company for not more than three years and had been promoted four times already due to his hard work and intelligence and some other factors which he wasn't aware of. He had become an object of envy for employees who he met in the company.
He drove into the compound and used the car horn to attract his flatmates who he knew would have returned from their places of work. Bode was the first to come out, his face clearly showed surprise at the sight of the car. As Bode examined the car, Frank walked outside too to check what the disturbance was.
Kelvin broke the news to them, "Hey guys, I've just been promoted, my salary has been tripled and this is my new ride".
His friends were so happy for him that they were speechless, they hugged him tightly and shook him.
Finally, Frank broke the silence , " Kelvin you don hammer o, your money has come, you must celebrate this for us"
"Yes o, you must o" Bode supported
" You guys should go and change your clothes, lets drive around town for now, on Friday evening celebrate properly"
Bode and Frank rushed in to change their tops only, they drove out of the compound two minutes later.
TBC TOMORROW AT 11AM
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