CHAPTER 4- THE JOB

THEO

“I’m so sorry...I didn’t...” I looked up to see who it was...professor Adrian? Everyday a new kind of bad luck...maybe I really am an unlucky brat.

I’m in so much trouble now...

“I’m so sorry sir Adrian”

“It’s Alright...”

“I’m...” I stuttered as I looked up at him...

“I said it’s ok Theo, where are you headed?” Adrian asked looking at me... he was a bit taller than me from up close

“Class...”

“Ok then...have a nice day...” That was the shortest discussion I’ve ever had with anybody...I just rushed past him and to my class before Blake would spot me talking to his uncle...

The class went by faster than expected, without Blake bothering me...that was strange, so I had to ask around... not like I cared though but a good part of me wanted to be sure he was fine...I learnt from one of our course mates that he fell sick and stayed home for the day and I was relieved... both because he didn’t bother me today and also because he was fine and at least alive...

It was finally time to go home but I wasn’t ready to face that uncle of mine... he’s a pain in the ass...while walking home a girl ran into me knocking me over...

“I’m so sorry...I had my earpiece on...I wasn’t looking where I was heading” She stuttered as she hurriedly picked some of my books from the ground...

“It’s ok... it’s my fault for not looking where I was going” We both finally finished picking up the books then she turned to me...

“You seem like a nice guy... what’s your name?”

“Theo...” I said in a low tone

“Nice name...my name’s Lyla...Hope I see you again soon at least not exactly in this situation again...”

“Thanks, and I hope to see you again too...” She waved and smiled warmly before running off... I walked back home but didn’t go up stairs yet... I wasn’t ready to face him yet...I came back down and just strolled round the neighbour till evening then I climbed the ladder close to the building and up to my room... I was so exhausted from walking all day, so I just needed the sleep and get my mind off things...

Adrian’s POV

“Malachi?”

“Yes boss...”

“What are the stats on our mystery man?”

“He’s not yet found boss...”

“Have you put out the fliers and banners yet... for the job vacancy?” I asked without looking up from the documents in my hand.

"Yes," Malachi answered immediately. "Silas is already putting up the flyers around the city."

"Every district?"

"Yes."

"The business centres?"

"Done."

"The residential areas?"

"He started there a few minutes ago."

"Good...If anyone calls..."

"We'll notify you immediately."

"Good...And Malachi..."

"Yes, Boss?"

"If you hear anything unusual..."

"I'll report it."

"Good."

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A few minutes later...After Malachi’s report I drove back to my jewellery company

"Boss is here." One of the securities whispered to the other as he stands up straight

"Hurry...Get to your desks."

"Move."

"Good morning_ sir." The receptionist stuttered as I walked past her

I just took the elevator up to my office and sat at my desk thinking for some time I pulled the nearest file toward myself...flipped through the pages.

‘Profits increased...New suppliers approved...Sales exceeded projections...Not bad...This branch is improving too.’

For a moment, I was satisfied... until I remembered that guy is still roaming around freely

"...Still no sign of you." I murmured as my fingers tightened around the file..."I've searched every place...I know you're alive."

I reached for my phone... it was already 7:00 AM...No missed calls...No new messages.

"No applicants?" I refreshed the page a couple of times but still nothing I sighed in annoyance as I murmured...’What is taking so long?’

I dropped the phone back onto the desk...leaned back and stared lazily at the ceiling...’Someone has to show up...’

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Theo's POV

The alarm beeped loudly once it was 7:30AM and I had to leave the bed no matter how tired I felt...

‘7:30 Already?’

I slapped the alarm in annoyance until it stopped ringing.

‘It's Saturday...’ I remembered...almost laying back down.

‘No.’ I quickly got out of bed.

‘If I sleep again, that's the end of my morning.’

I quietly sneaked into the bathroom...took my bath and hurriedly got dressed for my morning jog

‘Morning walk first.’ I made sure I was very quiet as I sneaked outside the door so my uncle doesn’t wake up

‘This feels nice.’

I walked toward the nearby park...people jogged past me...some walked their dogs...others exercised.

As I left the park and started heading back, something caught my attention...a flyer pasted on one of the street poles... ‘Hmm’

I walked a bit closer to see what was written on it... ‘A jewellery company?’

I looked closer...my eyesight was still blurry because I haven’t gotten the glasses for myself... With the little letters I could see, I slowly put together the letters and it read...

VACANCY AVAILABLE NOW HIRING

‘No way...They're really employing people."

I scanned through the flyer to check for the requirements.

‘I qualify...I actually qualify...This could be it.’

I immediately brought out my phone and took a picture of the flyer.

‘Just in case.’

I saved the number written on the flyer, beneath the advertisement and hurried back home.

I stood in front of the building but Instead of going upstairs, I sat on the staircase and opened the photo again.

‘Please let this be real.’ then I finally dialled the number I saved on my phone.

It rang for a couple of minutes then someone finally answered.

"Hello."

"Good morning." I replied nervously...

"Good morning," the man responded.

"I found one of your flyers on the street."

"Yes?"

"I'd like to apply for the job."

The man over the line kept quite for some time before he finally responded... his voice sounded familiar somehow...but I couldn't place it.

"What position are you applying for?" The man finally said...

"Any available one."

"Do you have previous experience?"

"A little."

"What kind?"

"I've worked with customers before."

"I see."

I swallowed nervously hoping and praying he accept me then I finally gathered up the courage to ask again...

"So... is the position still available?"

"Yes."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Oh, thank goodness."

"What's your name?" The man asked

"Theo."

"Theo..."

"Phone number?"

“The one I’m using right now to call”

"Alright."

"So... what happens now?"

"We'll review your application."

"Will there be an interview?"

"Yes."

"When?"

"We'll get back to you in a couple of hours."

"Okay."

"If you're selected, someone will contact you."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Then I ended the call...a huge smile spread across my face.

"Finally...I finally got a job! I won't mess this opportunity up."

I stood at the staircase, slipped my phone into my pocket, and walked up to my room... uncle was still asleep when I entered...