"Please, madam. If you take that money from me I and my mother might starve to death." I begged the woman.
"You should have thought about that before owing that much money. Now, I will not give you and your mother anything till you pay off your debt." The woman replied.
"But madam..." I said.
"That's enough!" She cuts me off.
She had already created a scene and a lot of people are gathered around us.
Some of them kept saying that the woman should let me have the money back but most people said that I have no shame and that I should pay the woman her money.
I didn't know what next to do. I felt like disappearing right that very moment.
"Hey. What's going on here?" A man's voice said.
Charles POV
I was just passing by an area with my car after leaving a meeting with some clients when I saw a crowd gathered.
I wanted to leave but then I saw people yelling at a boy. I decided to go and check what was happening.
"Hey. What's going on here?" I asked.
"This boy owes me a lot of money but he doesn't want to pay." A woman replied.
"Yes I owe you money but I never said I won't pay you back. I and my mother am struggling to survive. The work I have as a mechanic only pays enough money for food. Ever since my father died everything we had was taken from us. But do you people care?! Of course not! You only choose to see and say what you want!" The boy said with tears filling up in his eyes.
Everywhere became silent for some time.
"How much is the owing you? I asked.
The woman told me the amount and I paid.
I gave the boy a huge amount of money and offered to take him home.
He agrees to follow me. I guess it's because he doesn't want to walk on the streets with tears scattered all over his face.
We enter into my car and he directs me to his house. All this while I was driving him I kept wondering what I could do to help this boy.
That was when I remembered that Adams, my boss needs a new errand boy. But I need to test him to see if he is trustworthy.
I thought deeply about it and I got an idea.
"This is where I live sir. Thank you." He said.
"And thank you for what you did for me back there. I appreciate it." He added.
That was when I realized that l didn't even talk to the boy all through the time we were in the car.
I came down from the car as well.
"Take me to your mother. I need to talk to her about something." I said.
"Okay. You helped me out so I guess I can't refuse." He said and starts walking.
"So, what's your name?" I asked.
"Dave." He replied plainly.
"How old are you," I asked.
He hesitates in answering.
I understand, it's weird being asked all these questions by a total stranger.
"I'm just curious. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." I said.
"I'm eighteen years old." He replied.
We stopped at an old-looking house that seems to only contain one room. I was right because when we entered it only has one room with a stove, a mattress, and two wooden chairs. A woman was lying on the bed.
These people have nothing.
"Dave, who is this?" The woman asked.
He explains to the woman, who I've concluded to be his mother, what happened to him when he went to buy food.
He also tells her how I had helped him to pay the woman and also gave him a lot of money.
Tears came down the eyes of the woman and she thanked me for what I did for her son.
"My name is Charles. I work at a company owned by Mr. Adams, as his secretary." I introduced myself to them.
"I'm Dave's mother." The woman replied.
"Nice to meet you, madam. I came to talk to you about your son." I said.
"Why? Did he do something to offend you?" She asked.
"No madam. Far from that." I was wondering if he would want a job as an errand boy for Mr. Adams in the company. I assure you it pays well." I said.
"Isn't that place too far? We don't have enough money for transport." Dave's mother asked.
"Don't worry about that madam, I'll be the one to take him there every day," I replied.
"No sir, you can't just do that. It would be a burden to you." Dave's mother said.
"Not madam. You see, I live far down the road but I always pass by this area to go to work. Your son only has to be early and be prepared." I said.
"I don't know how to thank you enough sir." Dave's mother said.
"No problem. I have to go now." I replied.
I dropped money on the floor but made it look like a mistake.
I made sure to drop it at an angle that only Dave could see it.
I left their house and went straight to my car. Once I started the car Dave ran after me. Yelling for me to wait. I pretend not to see him and I zoom off.
The test has just begun. I just have to wait for tomorrow. When I pick Dave up from his house.
If he gives me the money in one peace he gets the job, but if he spends the money he loses the job.
I got ready for work the next day and hopped into my car. I hope that boy is a good person. It's very difficult finding an honest person for the job.
The first three boys ran away with Mr. Adams' money when he sent them to the bank.
I reached where the boy lives and horned for him to come out.
He came out of the house looking so tattered. His clothes looked so old.
"You dropped your money yesterday sir." He said and hands it over to me.
I collected it and counted the money. Wow, it's complete.
"Thank you, Dave," I said.
"No problem." He replied.
"Aren't you ready yet?" I asked him.
"I am. Sorry sir but these are the best clothes I've got." He answered.
I have to do something about this. If this boy appears before Mr. Adams like this Mr. Adams would take him to be a gold digger.
"Okay. I'll have to buy you some clothes then. It wouldn't look good if by our go looking like this." I said.
"It's okay sir. I don't want to stress you." He replied.
"In our company, looks matter a lot. Hope in and I'll get you new clothes. You don't have a choice." I said.
"Thank you so much, sir." He said happily.
Dave POV I'm so happy I've found something else to do as my job. And Mr. Charles? He's just such a nice man. He even offered to buy me some clothes. "Thank you so much sir," I said and entered his car. I sure hope this job doesn't require much brain work. I'm not that educated. I stopped going to school the moment my father died. And I didn't get a chance to enter the university of my dreams. "So, what's your shoe size?" He asked me. "I've not paid attention to that," I replied. He must have noticed my exceedingly worn-out shoes. I started feeling like I wouldn't stand a chance of getting that job. After all, I can't keep wearing just one set of clothes and people there won't notice. We reached a big shop and he tells me to come down from the car and I did. "I'm going to park my car. I'll be back in a minute." He said. I stood there in astonishment staring at the building. Mr. Charles cane back. "This is a boutique." He said and I nodded. We went into the boutiqu
I've gotten the job and it still wows me. I thought it would be that kind of interview where they ask professional questions but this was different. Just a test and I passed. "The job is very simple. All you have to do is sit on the best very close to his office and ensure to answer him immediately he calls you." Mr. Charles said. "Okay, sir. I will do my best." I replied. "I hope you have a good hearing because Mr. Adams doesn't like to call more than once or twice." He said. "Yes sir. And I'm very fast." I replied. "That's good. It will help a lot. Follow me. I'll give you a tour of the company." He said. "Okay sir," I replied and followed. Soon enough the tour was over. Mr. Charles told me to sit at my desk till Mr. Adams calls me. He goes in to tell Mr. Adams he was done with me and then comes out and goes to his desk. I sat there for almost an hour before Mr. Adams finally calls. "Dave!" He said. " Yes sir," I answered immediately and went to his office. "
Anna POV My son, Dave, just came back and he told me how his day went. I had been waiting for him for so long that I forgot to go and buy us something to eat. I took some money out of the one Mr. Charles gave us and left the house. I was walking on my own when I saw two men who seemed to be drunk coming out of the bar ahead. I had no other choice but to pass there anyway. Besides, the other road that led to the shop I was heading to was abandoned and bushy. So I took the risk and walked passed by them. "Hey!... Hey!... " I heard one of them yell after me and I walked faster and faster. I was scared and wanted to look back to see if I was followed but thankfully I wasn't. The next day, I woke my son up early. I didn't need to stress much because it seemed as if he was about to wake up on his own already. "Good morning mother." He said with a yawn. "Good morning son. How was your night?" I asked. "It was a sweet and lovely mother." He replied. I wanted to tell him abo
"Really?" I asked Mr Charles. "Yes." He replied. I can't believe that I, Dave, has already gotten the attention of the boss. "Wow. How lucky am i?" I asked rhetorically. "Very lucky." He answered anyway. We both laughed. We reached the office and he dropped me like before and went to park his car. I waited for him and we entered the company together. I'm so happy that I have such good people around me. Mr Charles went to his desk and I went to mine. It didn't take take long before I was called by Mr Adams. Thank goodness I came on time because by the look on his face, he isn't happy at all. Only God knows what he would have done to me if I was a second late. "Dave!" He called. "Yes sir." I answered as I rushed into his office. "Take these papers and burn them outside!" He ordered. I quickly collected the papers from him and ran outside to burn them. After I was done I went back to my seat. Thank goodness there was a tea stand outside. I don't know wher
Charles' POVMr Adams just left me in charge of everything while he left the company happily with Dave.I haven't seen this side of Mr Adams before. He looked so happy. I just hope the relationship they have between them becomes something of benefit to this company and not it's downfall.Well, however it may end, I still have work to do.Hilton POV"No mom! What happened to the University we have here!?" I said in anger."We know what's good for you Hilton and that university isn't good enough for you." My mom replied."Really? You want what's best for me? Or maybe you just want to push me as far away as you can from Dave?" I replied."That's enough Hilton! Not a single word! You are going to study abroad and that's final." My dad yelled."But... But..." I said."Not a single word young man. I know you only want to attend the university here so yo
Adams POVWhen I arrived at Dave's place I started thinking about the beautiful woman again. This place reminds me of her. It was just a bit farther away I saw her. I just can't seem to take my mind off her. Since the night I set my eyes on her she has been stuck in my mind. Why was she hiding from me in the morning? Perhaps she just recognized me as the drunk man who was after her.One thing is for sure. I must have her. Such a woman must not go to waste.I heard a loud clap and jolted out of my thoughts."What did you do that for?" I asked Dave who clapped at my face."I'm sorry sir but I've been calling you for the past five minutes but you weren't responding." He replied."Oh. I'm sorry about that, I was just thinking about... Something." I replied in a not so convincing tone."Okay sir. Good night." He said."Good night and goodbye." I replied and drove off.
Dave POVI just left from Hilton's home. I don't really know why he was grounded but at least I have his number now.His father, on the other hand, was acting weird. He behaved differently with me today. I mean that, this is the first time he has behaved this nice to me. I think something's fishy.Oh well, I don't have the time to think about all these things right now. I have to get to work.It's a good thing that Hilton's father didn't waste me time.I reached home before Mr Charles could arrive to pick me up. My mother called me on the phone but u didn't pick. I walked into the house instead."I was just calling you. How did it go?" She asked."It went well." I replied."Was Hilton's parents there?" I only saw his dad. He is the one who gave me Hilton's number and told that Hilton wasn't allowed to see anyone since he is under punishment." I replied.
"Mom! What are you doing here?!" My son, Hilton yelled in surprised."I am here to stop you from making the worst mistake of your life." I replied."Madam please calm down." Dave's mother said."Stay out of this woman." I said to her."Hilton, I will not stand aside and watch you ruin your future with this woman's son. Go home now!" I said in anger."Please leave. You can't just come into someone's house and start laying insults." Dave's mom said to me."Yes. I am leaving. And I am doing so with my son! I won't leave him here with your distraction of a son." I said."Get out!" She replied."Please mom let's just go. Please stop saying hurtful things to her. I'm tired of hearing all that. Please." Hilton begged."Let's go son. I've had enough of this stinky place." I said and dragged my son out.This won't be the last she'd hear of me.Anna PO