Previously…
Ama.
“Sir, would you care to explain things further in a way I can understand?” I said. My heart was literally pounding against my rib cage and my chest was becoming tighter and tighter. This was my only source of income. I was supposed to get promoted soon. How did this all happen?
“You can read your letter. Everything is in there. That is after you leave my office. And don’t worry, your brother is safe. He’s his own person so he will continue working here.” He said and finally smiled. The smile I had hoped he had given me before he gave me this news.
I stood up and walked slowly out of the office clutching the letter in my hands. Once the door was shut behind me, I ripped the letter open and started reading.
Dear Ms Ukoha
Here at Kechi Industries, we are known for our clean non controversial existence in the producti
Previously...Ama."It's okay. I'll be leaving now." I said and stood up. He stood up along with me.He spread his arms wide and said "Come here" and I went in for the hug. I had said I was not going to cry in front of him but I could not hold the water works in anymore. I felt defeated. My only source of income was gone."It's okay" he said and kissed my hair affectionately as I cried. I had never received this form of affection from him before but it felt nice and wholesome.We pulled away and he sighed "I actually wish I could do something but this company structure does not allow me to meddle. But I will do this for you. I'll pay you an advance of two years. You could manage that until you can find another job. I'm so sorry about this, truly."I sighed. This was a ray of sunshine. I didn't feel that bad any
Previously…Ama."Ama, I'm sorry okay. I wasn't thinking. It was in the spur of the moment. Please be mine again. I still want you. I'll take care of you.. You don't need that job and you sure as hell don't need Femi." He said. I was in no way considering what he was saying. I couldn't go through dating him again. He's made me lose my job so that he could Lord over me again and make me feel inferior. He was a narcissist and I couldn't have that in my life anymore."No Chike. It was over between us, it is over, it will always be over." I said.Before I knew what was happening, Chike grabbed me by my forearms and slammed my back on the nearest wall. The pain was excruciating and my head started to bang. I was so scared."You fucking listen to me alright?" He grumbled "You are going to be mine by any means possible. Fuck Femi,
PreviouslyFemi.I always just took them to fancy dinners and bought them flowers. I took some of them shopping but just to smaller stores with more generic items like mnm luxury and beunique. I only came to Polo Avenue to buy my own stuff, that was why Gerald was so shocked."Wow, you've never done this before man." He said."I know. I feel really strongly for her and I know this would put a smile on her face." I said smiling. The thought of Ama's reaction to these gifts put a big smile on my face."Wow. I never thought I'd see you like this. It's good that she's changing you for the better. Now it remains those delinquent brothers of yours." He said.I nodded "their time will come Gerald.""Anyways I do not have Fendi in the store now. You do know that this is impromptu. If you had called a week ago ah would have had it sourced for you.
Previously...Femi."Hmm.. HR probably knows why they didn't do that instead." Shawn said and it looked pitiable to me how his company was ran by everyone but him."You really need to restructure this company. I can't believe this." I said."What is she going to do now Shawn? She lives in Lekki phase one. The rent is ridiculous. She has bills and a family to take care of. The job market is hideous right now. What is she going to do?" I said. I knew I could take care of her but she had this dream of maintaining her independence. Relying on me would eat her alive."It's fine. I've settled that. I gave her 10k to manage till she gets a new job. That should sustain her for a while." He said.I was amused "10k what Shawn?" I asked. If it was Naira then I was definitely going to punch his punk ass face.
Previously...Ama."Wow now I have a nickname and I'm no longer Femi with the scorn on your face." He said and I laughed out loud."Oh my God I'm being so loud today." I said.He grinned "you can burst my ears open, I don't care."I opened the next box and there I found a smaller sized Chanel bag but then I knew small Chanel bags were really expensive."Oh my God" I said and started to tear up."Ama don't cry please babe" he said, putting his hand on my thigh and rubbed it affectionately. This act made me shed more tears. The bag was too expensive and was the most pricey thing that anyone had every given me."This is the most expensive thing that anyone has ever given me." I sobbed out. I was so overwhelmed."You deserve everything and more." Femi s
Previously....Femi"Yeah I did. It's a slap on the face... I really loved working in general. It's really disappointing because I was going to get promoted soon. Maybe that's why they didn't give me a warning before firing me. In my life I've always had to put in all the work that I could because I didn't want to be a failure. I did not want to be looked at by my family and extended family as an underachiever. I want to have all my dreams come to fruition Fems..." she said and started sobbing."Don't cry.." I said affectionately and brought out a handkerchief for her to wipe her eyes. "Here" I have it to her."Thanks" she sobbed out as I pulled her closer to me so that her head was on my chest. "It's just... I feel like I've hit rock bottom. I feel like I have to start from scratch and I've wasted my time. I am always one person who plans for the future. I always put my bills before an
Previously....Femi.She shrugged "A bucket list has a time frame and you only make them when you are sure that you could do everything within that timeframe. For example, uhhh things I will do before I turn 25. I can't make a list for traveling because I don't even have the resources to travel to Togo or Kenya talk more of other countries in other continents.""I understand but here's what you should do. Give a bigger time frame and actively manifest it. I know it's quite hard but uh just do it." I said. She shrugged again. She seemed like she was not convinced by my words."Okay here's what we'll do, I'm giving you an assignment.." I said and she burst out laughing."Femi please leave me alone, don't make me burn this food" she said through her laughter.I chuckled "what's so funny babe?.""Ha, who are you giving assignment?" She said a
Previously...Femi"You could have called me the minute she left your office man." I said. I was quite disappointed that he didn't inform me sooner even though I already knew that she went to Chike's office earlier.He shrugged "I really don't know the dynamics of the relationship you have with that girl. It's never really clear what you guys have so it was hard to make that decision.""It's fine though. I already know she went there but next time you hear or see anything that concerns Ama you let me know first okay?" I demanded and he nodded."Okay so what did you really want to talk to me about?" Tunde said.I leaned forward again "Okay, um so Ama got sacked today.""What? Shawn did that? For what reason?" Tunde asked, flabbergasted."It wasn't Shawn, Tunde. Apparentl