PA TO STARBOY

Prologue

"Congratulations you get the job" the elderly man said,we stood up and shook hands.

"Thank you" I smile fully clasping his hand very tight.

"Congratulations you got the job!"the elderly man said making my eyes widen.

Quick recap on how and why i got the job? Let me gist you.

Three days earlier....

"Biko Chisom you have to help me" I begged her cousin from her mother's side Chisom Aputa fair skinned petite round face cute smile. We were seated in her three bedroom apartment,she was painting her toe nails red while i was chewing cheese balls.

"Im not sure if its even a real thing. I mean who does interviews at a secret location?"Chisom ask shaking her head. 

"Babe I've been jobless for too long,who cares if its a secret location? Or else if you want my landlord to kick me out of the house you'll help me" I roll my eyes making Chisom laugh. After the whole COVID drama getting a job was very hard for me. She got laid off at the advertising company she worked for because the company could not pay the staffs anymore.

"Eh if he kicks you out you'll come and stay with me abi?"she smiles. I threw cheese balls at her,she burst into laughter. I join later on.

"Serious Chisom i really need the job please na" I begged. One of her plenty boyfriends told her about the job and told her if she has anyone who was interested to apply,she told me immediately but was reluctant about it.

"Babe i know but you know lagos na when they say secret location it might be some ritualist looking for young girls look at my case for instance"Chisom said and went on to tell the story of how she was almost kidnapped when she went to a job interview.

I roll my eyes, "i know babe i promise I'll be careful just give me the number" I gave her my best smile.  Chisom nods, "Okay na ill forward your number but don't say i didn't warn you and be careful oo"

I arrived at the location which weirdly was at the landmark beach,i was skeptically at first. Was it a shoot or music video because this definitely cannot be a white collar job.

It seems like i was the only one who showed up because it was empty except the bartender who kept offering to give me a drink i declined remembering Chisom story.

After waiting for three hours i was angry. Was this a prank? I even asked the bartender who assured me that the interview would start soon. I had paced the hut countless times,rehearsed my speech,adjusted my outfit yet nobody showed up. The sun was high in the sky by now and April sun in lagos was hell.

Sweating profusely i took off the new blazer i bought especially for the interview and fanned myself with my CV.

Deciding that I've had enough as it was already twelve noon and i got here by eight i packed my things. At the door the bartender stopped me.

"Ma please dont go" he begged

"I know but its twelve already. Ive been here since eight am."

"I know ma. Dont worry I'm sure you'll get the job"he smile reassuringly at me. For some reason I chose to believe him and went to sit down.

"Are you sure you don't want anything?"he asked for the millionth time.

I smile sweetly. "I'm fine thank you"

He nods and walked away leaving me alone with my thoughts. As much as i was angry i couldn't leave because i badly needed the job my house rent would be due soon, so ill wait till midnight for the job ill wait. 

At exactly two pm two cars drove into the compound. By now i was famished but seeing them gave me newfound hope.

Three men approached the bartender who then pointed at me and left, does he know them? Are they here to kidnap me?

"Hello good afternoon. First we want to apologise for wasting your time,I'm Mr Are your interviewer and this is Laura and Manuel" The elderly man say immediately he reached me. I stood up and shook hands with them noticing the woman for the first time.

"What's your name?"the woman ask,they sat down. The bartender brought drinks for them. He winks at me then left.

"Idera. Idera Odega"

"So Idera our source tells us you were the only one who turned up right?"Manuel ask.

"Yes sir"

"Why if I may ask?"He ask again.

"Well..." I sigh "life is all about taking risk and I really need the job badly"

"On the scale of one to ten how badly do you need the job?"Mr Are ask

"An eleven."

"So Idera what experience do you have?"Laura ask her purple lips stretched in what looked like a smile, she was really beautiful and whoever styled her deserves an applause because she was stunning in her yellow suit and pant outfit.

"Depends on the job ma"

"Your resume doesn't suit the job type but you have patience which is something this job needs and you seem like you can handle any problem"Mr Are told me more like told them because they all agreed and spoke in hushed tones.

Mr Are looked like he could have been their father while Manuel like Laura's husband. He was also looking trim in his black tux, they looked like they were going for a serious event not an interview at the beach.

Lord when will i start dressing like pretty ms Laura here? I scoff at my black skirt and vowed never to wear it again. In fact I'm so changing my wardrobe once i get my first salary thats if i get the job.

They stood up and i followed suite,looking at them expectantly.

Back to present.....

"Congratulations you got the job" Mr Are smiles at me making my eyes widen.

"Forreal?? Oh my God! Thank you so much!"I almost hugged him. Scratch that i hugged him in fact i hugged them.

They laugh.

"So well see you on monday at our head office all the address and appointment is in here " Manuel gives me a file.

"Thank you so much"

"You deserve it Idera,I'll see you on Monday" Laura told me and picked up her gucci purse dope!

"Yes ma. Thank you sir. Bye bye sir. Drive well"i yell after them they shook their head and laughed waving once more before entering the cars and zoomed off.

Happily i went on my knees and prayed to God thanking him and them for the job. I packed my things as well and went to the bar to ask for the bartender whom i was told already left.

Outside i dialled Chisom number on my Samsung. After few rings she answers.

"Finally Idera were you kidnapped? What happened you left for almost six hours! Where are you? Talk to me let..."

"I got the job!"

"I swear I'll...wait first you got what?? Oh my God! Im so happy" I remove the phone from ear when she screams.  "Where are you now? I'll branch market and buy chicken get drinks we must celebrate!"

"Yes mom" I laugh and flagged down a bus. I enter and smile at my good luck, Chisom was still screaming in my ear. Truly this year was going to be a perfect year for me. 

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So there it is guys the very first chapter of this book....I hope y'all enjoy... pleaseeee read... vote and comment🖤🖤🦅