The Campbells

Chapter 5

Sylvia really gave a lot of thought to what Rosette said; so this morning, she set out to look for a job. After being to seven different places, she is about to go home but then sees a help wanted sign on the wall of bakery shop and decides to walk in.

“Good day, sir.” She says.
“Good day, madam. What can I do for you?” replies a tall, well-built, handsome man that looks like he was sculpted by the hands of the gods, themselves.
“I’m looking for the owner of this place.” She continues “Do you please know who that is?”
“You’re looking at him.” He continues.
“How can I be of service?”
“Well, I was passing and kinda stumbled upon the sign outside your shop.” Sylvia says
“Hmm, I see. So you’re interested?” “Yes” answers Sylvia.
“Come into my office, would ya?” the man says as he leads Sylvia towards a door at the back.

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“Sorry ‘bout detention today, Mona.” Jay says as they walk into school.
“Nah, don’t sweat it. It’s just today right? And by the way, Mr Alfred said he’ll speak in my favour.” She replies.
“Yeah, I know. But a whole day!!! That must be spiffy.” He sighs,
“I have basketball practice after class but I’ll try to come see you, okay?”
“Sure Jay, thanks.” He goes to class and Monique goes to see Mr Alfred. In Mr Alfred’s office…
“Hey Monique, good to see you”
“Yeah right” she says sceptically to herself.
“So, I’m going to speak to the panel today. You just go and have your detention and if it’s in your favour, I’ll come get you before the end of today, okay?”
“Yes, Mr Alfred-Thank you.” She says and goes for her detention. She takes a seat.
“Well, it’s pretty quiet and I have my novel with me. I could actually make good use of this opportunity.” She nods her head in agreement with herself.

''CREAK''.

The door opens and in, comes Preston. (DUN DUN DUUUUUUNNNNNN)

“This can’t get any worse” she thinks.

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“Come on, Tye, Joe and I are going to sit at that table for lunch.” Ursula says, while carrying her lunch tray over to the table by the window.

Ursula and Joseph take their seat and as Tyler is going over to join them, he trips, falls and spills his food all over Diego and Fernando, the bullies of their grade.

“Watch where you’re going, punk.” Diego says, raising Tyler by his shirt collar and looking at the mess he made.
“Well, seeing as you’ve wasted your lunch, you must be really hungry… here, you can have mine.” He says as he dumps his food on Tyler and in his shirt.
“Well, this looks really messy Diego,” say Fernando.
“how about I take out the trash?” he takes Tyler from Diego’s grip and tosses him into a trash can.
“That’ll teach you.” He finishes and walks away with Diego.

Ursula and Joseph rush over to Tyler and help him out of the bin. By now, everyone is laughing uproariously.
“You okay, Tyler?” Joseph asks.
“I hope so.” Tyler replies wearily.”

Ursula and Joseph take Tyler away to wash off. As he goes, he sees Tanya. She isn’t laughing but rather, has a pitiful and disappointed look on her face. Tyler bows his dead in shame and walks away with Joseph and Ursula.

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“Well Mrs Campbell, I must say, I’m impressed with your C.V.” Mr Isaac-the owner of the bakery- says.
“Thank you, sir.” Sylvia replies.
“So err… how about I give you the job and assess you for a week to know if you’d be able to handle it or not. After all, your C.V looks promising.” Isaac says,
“and so do you hottie.” He mutters.
“Thank you sir, I won’t let you down.” Sylvia says and leaves, after being permitted.
“I know you wouldn’t” Isaac says to himself. 😈😈😈

***

“Mrs Winchell, it’s Campbell. Report to my office now, please.” Luke says into his intercom.
“Well, hello handsome.” Nicole says as she struts into Luke’s office.
“What’s cooking?”
“Nicole” Luke starts,
“I think I’ve been too hard on you. What do you say we go out for tea?”
“Well, look who finally decides to come around… wifey giving you problems?” Nicole asks.
“Let’s just say I can eat my cake ‘n’ have it.” They leave.

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Hello readers...

I’m still wondering who gives a person detention for the whole day.
Hasn’t Monique learnt her lesson of not saying that statement out for the universe to hear?
Hmm, can I hear your thoughts regarding Isaac?

Will things get worse or not for Monique?
Only ONE way to find out.

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