Chapter 8

The employment 

Ophelia

 A mixture of emotions swirled inside Ophelia,excitement, surprise, relief. “What an Irony Ecca,my husband's supposed secretary and EX wife" she said,the sarcasm was obvious.And she let out a small smile.So are you the one In search of a job,she queried. Y-Y-Yes am the one I stuttered.

Still in shock,I was still amazed how Ophelia was the employee.As if she was reading my mind. “I know you will be wondering,I don't owe you any explanation though,but let me clear your curiosity.My sweet darling husband gifted me this house on my last birthday.”emphasizing on Darling.

My mind navigates to the past beautiful memories. 

Flash back 

Good morning damsel, Markos greeted me coming in with a tray of breakfast.I slowly stretched my body on the bed still feeling sore in between my legs as our last night deed flashed in.

Good morning baby, I responded flashing him a cute smile, “How was your night, Hope you dreamt about me” He jokingly asked.

“Baby,that reminds me when are you going to give me the mansion I wished for” I asked .“Soon my love, in a few months it will be done,”he said.

Alright then, and he leaned in to give me a peck on my forehead reassuring me that he will fulfill his promise.

BACK TO PRESENT 

A snap of her finger brought me back to the present.As it dawned on me that it was the supposed gift that should have been given to me was the one Markos gave her.

I tried to control my emotions, breaking down in front of her will only bring embarrassment for me.I shifted that thought away and faced the present. “What if she doesn't employ me”, “What if Markos decline”,All these questions rang in my head because there was a possibility of such a thing happening.

With a sense of determination I was ready to face what comes with the job offer.

“Well I am so glad my husband finally sees that you are incompetent to work in his Company, that's why he sacked you right”,she rudely asked, trying to make fun of me. From her reaction I knew she was extremely happy that I wasn't working in the company anymore.

Sensing the situation at hand, I replied “yes”. At the same time, happy that Markos didn't inform her about what transpired in the hospital.I wouldn't want her to get involved with anything concerning my son.

Ophelia casually tossed her hair,raised an eyebrow and said “whatever am not even worried about it” attempting to project a cool and detached vibe.

“I still need to inform my husband though but I will give you the job but under one condition” she said. 

“What is it…Am ready to do anything legal to obtain this job” I answered shivering with fear about what her condition might be.

“You must prioritize the household task, as it is only what concerns you,we will have a professional relationship,I don't want to see you entangle with my husband whenever his around”.Have I made myself clear, she asked, which prompted me to nod repeatedly in accordance to what you was saying.

Just as she was about to say something else, Markos came in surprise with my presence. His countenance wasn't friendly, he had a furrowed brow,his jaw tightened, with a cold and icy gaze,his glance withering and with a pure look of disdain. He asked “what are you doing here”.

I-I-I-I-I came for the job vac-c-cancy I stuttered.

And “why should you be employed here?”I don't want to see you anywhere around my household or anything that involves me”he ranted in a very high bass voice.

It was as if luck was on my side Ophelia intervened, calming him down.And I was still surprised on why Ophelia wasn't being mannerless to me.

She took him to a small corner and had a few conversations but when he came back his mind was still not at rest,his posture was still tense and he gave me a long piercing stare before ascending the staircase.

I breathe out as a sign of relief,you will have to resume work tomorrow, “Let me go and attend to the husband of my youth” she said, flashing me a mocking smile.

“Alright” I responded and stood to go home but she called me back,”what did you just say? She asked. I said “alright” , that's all you have to say?Am I not your employee?Don't you have respect for your madam?. Don't you know you are supposed to put ma?”.she ranted out with rage.

Sorry ma ‘it won't repeat again”I replied with a heavy heart. “Better” she said.And mount up to the staircase to meet Markos.

Tears rushing down my eyelids as I retracted my gaze from her.with a sign,I wiped the little eyes in the corner of my eyes.

I wouldn't cry, I don't want to shed a cry for what wasn't working despite everything I have invested in it.

With a heavy heart,I trudged out of the building, looking drained and exhausted.

I felt downtrodden, overwhelmed but covered it up with the determination to keep moving forward at least for my son's sake.Believing every cloud has a silver lining and soon I will see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I boarded a taxi and hurriedly went home to prepare something light for my son in the hospital.

After the food preparation I packaged it in a small flask and insert it in a small nylon.I rushed to the hospital,my heart racing with worry I couldn't wait to hold my son tight.my anxiety was growing with every step I took,with each minute passing my longing to hold my son face intensified.

Reaching to his ward,he was awake but still looking fragile and weak.I hugged him lightly with the fear of not causing him any pain.I tried to ease the tension in the room by assuring him that everything will be fine.

He nodded, bringing my hand close to see what's in the flask. When I opened the flask and he saw his favorite food,he looked very happy and I offered to feed him since he was still weak.

Looking closely at him he had a striking resemblance with Markos which made me conclude that Markos must be delusional if he thinks I was making up cock and bull stories for him.I hissed as I remembered the occurrence at the hospital.