LOVE AGAIN

After two weeks of turning off my mobile line, getting off my social media, I decided to take care of myself.

Surprisingly, I got an email from our company to come back for an interview. I was less burdened. I thank God at least no job hunting if this turns out good for me.

I put on my best corporate wear that day. A new hair style too, I don’t want to look as miserable as they all wanted to see me. I got to the company and walked towards the reception.

The assistant has been replaced with a new lady, but she seems very nice.

“Please wait , I will tell you when you have to go in”.

“Thanks”I replied politely, she smiled back and walked to the boss’s office.

Just then I heard familiar voices like I guessed it was her.

The newest bride in town and former bestie Kamsy with a few of our colleagues that are retained in the company, I guess she wasn’t sacked.

I can hear them from where I was seated waiting for the receptionist.

“Some people are witches in disguise, why will she pull off the ring on that day to disgrace you” I heard one of them say.

“Imagine she was even crying gosh I know that girl is childish but that’s the most stupid thing, Is she the first to be proposed to and dumped”another one added.

“I wonder,”another responded.

“My sister, these people pretending they’re soft-hearted are the most heartless human beings who fear them,”Kamsy replied.

They laughed out loud.

“You can now go in, Excuse me…. hello, ma’am!!” I was lost in thought but the receptionist just caught my attention back.

I apologized and went into the office after knocking. Unexpectedly I saw my ex chatting with the new boss, my heart did a backflip.

This is not a good sign.

Worse, they seem to know each other and it’s certain that I am doomed.

“Why are you here!?”

The new boss’s voice thundered.

“I… am… you.. asked…”

I was speechless, confused and helpless at that question.

Luke laughed then stood up.

“Oh it’s my faithful ex, let me introduce her”.

“I don’t give a damn”the new boss replied in his British accent.

My ex laughed out loudly again and sat down. “What do you want?”.

He thundered again, his voice can wake a dead corpse and his face wasn’t as innocent as my ex’s.

He looked like he didn’t know how to smile.

His jawline was sharpened in a way that you can mistake him for a model, his cheek bones lined with his one sided dimple and danced each time he speaks, I tried not to stare too much.

“I am here for the interview”I gathered the courage to talk.

“Get out, you are disqualified”he replied without hesitation.

My ex was just laughing.

It’s not a surprise if I got told I was called here to get laughed at.

“Sir please look at my ….”

“Are you dumb!!”

His voice thundered again.

“Very dumb”Luke replied.

“I’m sorry”I replied quietly and left the room. I was so ashamed that I couldn’t look at the receptionist, my whole body was shaking.

I saw Kamsy approaching, I thought she wanted to talk but she Ignored me and went into the office.

Then the latest couple came out and left the company hand in hand.

I sat down slowly on the reception seat to get it off my mind, this job, my past, my friendship, my whole life has been a mess because of what?

The boss wants you to come back in”the receptionist said after answering her telephone.

My eyes opened wide, I hesitated but I had no choice but to go for it.

As soon as I came in, he stood up, I never imagined he could have such height, literally I am at his armpit length. I can’t tell if it is because I am too short but he is definitely too tall.

I noticed they removed the ceiling fan and replaced it with another air conditioner.

“Do you think I will let you work for me?”he started. So I was called back for another round of embarrassment.

“I am sorry sir, my mistake”. I turned to leave.

“You don’t remember me do you?” I stopped and stared at his face closely. It can’t be, the man in the bus that I dozed off on his shoulder, still the same man I bumped into at the church wedding entrance that I Ignored to apologize to. He is the new boss?

“You remembered right? or is your brain that dull?” I can’t admit it , it is the most embarrassing thing ever.

“Sir I normally have….. memory loss…., I don’t remember”.

“You are not a good liar”.

He snapped back. Then he sat back on his seat.

“By the way you can’t work here, look for somewhere else, now get out of my office”.

**DANIEL’S POV**

So bad, things aren’t going well with her these days. I wish there’s anyway I can help, being too good in this cruel world isn’t balanced, poor thing.

“Babe do you want honey or soya?”

My girlfriend asked to get the tray with a bowl plate of pap on the dining table.

“Soya”.

“Alright”.

She came to me and peeped at my phone .

“What .. who are you chatting with now?”

She is always curious and possessive, well if you got Mr perfect like me, you should be.

“With a friend”I pecked her cheek, put down my phone and we went to the dining room hand in hand.

“Your bean cake is the best, those market women know nothing!!”I exclaimed excitedly rubbing my palms , staring at the moi moi cups.

I have the attitude of complimenting her each time food is served.

“You haven’t even tasted it yet” She snapped blushing.

“I don’t have to!!, nothing bad comes from you anyway”.

“Stop being silly,”she chuckled. I kissed her neck and played with her hair.

“Don’t mess the hair up, it’s expensive!!” I laughed.

“I bought it with my money”.

She frowned back, pouting angrily.

“Sorry ma’am”I apologized immediately.

She passed me my plate and put three spoonfuls of soya, replacing hers with honey. We enjoyed our meal.

After a few seconds of silence.

“Emmm about that your Co worker, the one her fiance dumped”.

“My friend?”

“Whatever, why is she that stupid, can’t she move on, why embarrassing herself, I literally feel like giving her a slap , gosh her attitude was so …. ugh!!!”she snapped.

I swallowed and stared at her for some time, she could tell I was judging.

“What? Why are you looking at me like that?” She asked, and hissed.

“I know you don’t like her but put yourself in her shoes you don’t know if you will be the next”.

I replied, I knew I just called for war but that’s the only way to divert this discussion.

She dropped her spoon.

“Daniel, am I the one you just talked to?” She also dropped her queen’s english.

“Daniel did you just say you want to dump, try me Daniel, I am no Valerie I did kill you and kill myself”.

I laughed out loud.

“You never even experience it and you are this mad at me ah, sorry ma’am”.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“In Fact I am not eating again”she stood up and left the dining room.

“No, you can’t leave all this food for me”.

She Ignored me, I shook my head smiling, I covered her food and put them back in the kitchen. After some time, I finished eating , cleaned the table and went to her room.

“Should I frog jump or push up?”I teased. She Ignored me, buried in her phone. I played romantic music on my phone, connected it to the Bluetooth speaker and removed my shirt.

Don’t do this if you have a pot belly, I was blessed with four packs, thoughI am still working to get to six. I started doing the push ups She cat walked and sat on my back

“I guessed I have been forgiven”I said, catching my breath because of her weight I continued the push ups. Suddenly the doorbell rang, I had a call at the same time , I guess it must be the person at the door.

Thank goodness I had to get out of this punishment. I went to get my phone wiping myself with my face towel. My girlfriend went to get the door. It was her, I was excited to see her, really.

“Good day, can I borrow your boyfriend for a minute?”Valerie said.