When I returned, Mrs Ovie instructed me to schedule a meeting between her and a representative of a leading financial institution in two days. The company was to acquire a bank loan in a few days for a building project. I took it as a sign that she was more confident in my abilities since she let me handle more important tasks these days. I had just finalised the details over the phone when Melody walked into my cubicle.

Tuesday, 8th December 2015. Finally home after a long hard day at work, I was ready to get some food and crash in my bed, although I was anxious about how things had gone between Melody and David. I knew that she would keep me posted. A knock on my door drew my attention and I opened it to find Laide in her school uniform. She drew idle circles on th

Friday, 18th December 2015.There was a send-off party organised for Mrs Ovie on the last day of work before Christmas break and many were sad to see her go. She commended me on my service to her during the short time I worked for her at Legacy. It was just a month ago when I started the job, unsure of what lay ahead of me. Later that evening as I stood in the corner, away from the rest of the party, my gaze drifted over to Daniel Jacobs who stood with the departmental heads, deep in conversation.

Monday, 4th January 2016.I had only seen David once since work resumed in the new year and he went in the opposite direction as soon as he saw me. I just finished clearing my desk when Mr Lanre showed up."I see you're all set, Miss Fayola, please follow me," he said.

I froze when my boss turned to speak to me.“Did you write that down?” Mr Jacobs asked with his gaze focused outside the tinted windows. I couldn’t open my mouth to speak for fear of losing the little control I had over the nausea. I mumbled something which I hoped sounded affirmative.