That night, as Ella laid on her bed, she was wondering what sort of luck she's got. She lost her job because she stood up for herself.
She went for an interview and got it ruined long before the interview ever was to start. What is wrong with her?
She's being given another chance when she receives a call from the staff welfare manager that she should be at the company the next day and she might get her job as soon as she has been interviewed.
She would try her best not to ruin it this time. She was filled with happiness and her mother was excited too. Everything really was going to be alright.
She knew she would be alright and her mother would be fine. It only takes time and this period is a trying time in their lives. If her dad hadn't chosen this path of perdition, perhaps all these wouldn't be happening.
But then, they would rise again. It may take a while, but definitely their lives weren't going to be like this forever. They would rise again...yeah, they would.
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Alex Foster went to the club with his friend Festus and Lisa by his side. He ordered their favourite martini and Vodka.
Lisa takes alcohol as much as Alex and Festus. They knew Alex seemed to be in a better mood than he was the previous evening.
But none of them knew what affected his mood in a positive way like that. But however it was, it was better that he was happy than being moody.
Alex kept gulping down the alcohol until he started feeling tipsy. He had great tolerance for alcohol but when it got to this point, he would gently stand up and make his way to his car.
"I'm leaving buddy" Alex declared, utilising the last bit of clear mindedness he has left. He pulled Lisa Anderson along and Festus also was leaving.
Lisa was already staggering that Alex was the one who gave her support and kept her steady till they got to his car.
As soon as they got into the car, Lisa Anderson kissed Alex "Control your emotions Lisa. We will soon be home" Alex cautioned her.
"I've missed you baby. Kiss..me.. Alex..." Lisa stuttered. She placed her head on Alex's torso and seemed to soon dozed off.
When they got to Alex Mansion, the latter lifted her gently and placed her on his shoulders, taking her upstairs.
That night, Alex did nothing with her. He just wasn't interested in it. His mind was preoccupied with Ella's presence, expecting the next day.
Very early the next day, Ella woke up, had a bath, got dressed and came downstairs. She looked her best. She was going for an interview and hopefully was going to start work the same day.
She had a quick breakfast of toasted bread and tea. She liked tea that contained a bit of chocolate.
She had a little makeup on. She's not used to wearing heavy make-up because she's already a beauty to behold. Whether makeup or not.
Sarah kissed her temple and wished her a great success that day. She also told her to have her tongue remained in her mouth closed up even if provoked.
Ella smiled and nodded. She already had counselled herself to be more careful this time. Not everyone gets a second chance like she was having at that moment.
When Ella arrived at the Foster cooperation, she was met by the receptionist who greeted her with a smile.
"Hello" Ella was the first to exchange pleasantries. "Hello. I'm sorry about the whole fuss yesterday…" she was saying when Ella went to her and held her hand "No, it wasn't your fault"
The receptionist immediately developed a likeness for Ella right there. She nodded and smiled before saying "Welcome to the Foster cooperation. I am Anna Campbell"
"Thank you. I am Ella Smith"
The two ladies exchange pleasantries and next she ushered Ella to the staff welfare manager.
The staff welfare manager was a tall bulky belly young man in his early thirties. He looked handsome except that his belly made him look very uncomfortable.
"Welcome Miss Ella"The manager welcomed her with a smile. Ella began to imagine how sweet the employees of the company are.
They all seemed to be friendly. She hoped she would get the job and work side by side with these friendly people.
Soon the interview was over and right there she was employed. She was employed to work directly with the CEO as his personal assistant.
Her salary was two times what she earned when she worked as a waitress. The incentives were throat watering. She was a little uncomfortable why a new employee like her should be assigned to work directly with the CEO.
Anyways, she wanted a job and she got one. Wherever they assigned her to carry out her duties, she is ever ready to go ahead with it.
She soon got to know that the manager's name was James. He toured the various offices and introduced her as the new employee of the company.
Lastly she was to be introduced to the CEO but Mr James was told that the boss was in a stallholders meeting.
Ella got her office directly opposite that of the CEO. She was assigned a few assignments to test her abilities, and she was done.
Two hours later, she was called over. She sighed softly and walked behind the manager. She was officially going to be introduced to the CEO.
They knocked and a deep musculin voice permitted them to come. Manager James walked in and Ella followed.
Sarah Smith kept looking at the clock. If Ella didn't come home before 12noon, that means she had been employed. Every second that takes a minute seems very slow.
It appeared the clock was extremely slow that day and wondered if her anxiety made it slow. She sighed softly and closed her eyes, momentarily lost in her world alone.
She never wanted such a life for her daughter. This is not the future she had always painted in her heart.
Her daughter couldn't complete her university program because of her. It's all her fault.
She became ill and couldn't provide for herself nor her daughter.
She was supposed to be the one working to support her daughter but now, the reverse is the case. Her daughter now struggles hard to pay all their bills.
Her routine check-up and medicines were still on her. She provided everything they needed so that they wouldn't starve. She never knew things were going to take this turn in her life.
Poor girl. She hoped she would meet good people in her new work place. She's done much more than what ten daughter's will do.
She was wrong to have loved Analdo Smith like she did. Perhaps the love she had for him was equal if not more than the shock she experienced when she discovered he had a mistress and the latter was pregnant with his child.
The shock was too much for her to absorb. That's what led to her being bedridden as a result of a stroke. If she wasn't bedridden, she probably would have made her daughter's life better.
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As Ella raised her head to look at who the boss was, he was head bent, obviously working on a document and jotting something down.
Ella squinted. Why does she think the man was familiar? The fragrance coming from the man and the aura she perceived while she walked in, seemed a little familiar.
The manager stood with arms on both sides, waiting for the boss to look up at them. They waited for like sixty seconds before he eventually raised his head and looked at them.
As soon as Ella saw his face, what followed next was shock...she was dazed that momentarily she forgot her manners and was just staring at the man.
This was him. Yes, he cannot be mistaken. He was the reason why she lost her job in the restaurant. So he is the CEO of the Foster corporation?