Paula walked out of the hotel feeling both physically and ntally drained. She couldn't believe her first day at work would be this stressful. As she walked out to the main road, she heard a car horn and turned towards the outside car park. She saw Magdalen waving at her from the red rcedes Benz and she walked over.
''Miss Magdalene?''
''Aye, what's with the 'Miss' title? Just call g or Dalene'' Magdalene said and Paula smiled.
''Alright, g''
''Get in, I will drop you off. where do you stay?'' she asked curiously.
''I stay at avenue 3 off Street H''
''It's on my way then, get in''
Paula looked around her and didn't see Andy's car. Magdalene smiled and said to her, ''the CEO's father ca. He must still be with him''
''I wasn't looking for him'' Paula said and got into the car.
''Yes, you weren't looking for him'' Magdalene said and drove out. As she did, Andy ran out of the hotel and saw them already out on the road. He stood there and watched them as their car went further off. A little while later, Betty walked out of the hotel with Mr. Bassey, hand in hand followed by Godiva and their parents. They were having dinner together just so minutes ago.
''Andy, what are you looking at?'' Betty asked.
''He is not your colleague. Don't address him by his first na'' Godiva said sternly and Betty curled back.
If there was soone that Betty was afraid off, then it would be her elder sister. Godiva never sugar-coats her words neither does she tolerant any pampered behaviour from Betty. She would always discipline her so Betty feared her elder sister even more than her parents.
As they stood outside, the valets brought the cars they ca in and pulled over in front of them. Mr. Bassey turned to Betty's parents saying, ''it was a wonderful dinner. Though we hardly et because of our busy schedule, let's try to et and have dinner together more often. That way the kids can grow closer'' he said with an underlining aning.
Andy frowned when he heard his father's statent but didn't say anything. He looked away and paid no more attention to them. his mind was on soone else.
''Mom, dad, you can go without . I want to stay back and play so more. Andy will bring ho''
''It is already this late, where are you going to play? Also, Andy is quite busy. You either go with mom and dad or you wait and I will send you ho'' Godiva said to Betty and she frowned displeased.
''But I
''Dad, I have to go. Uncle, aunt, it was nice having you here. there is sowhere I need to go now'' Andy said and didn't wait for anyone's response before he got into his car and drove off.
''Andy, where are you going?'' Betty said and stepped forward and Godiva pulled her back.
''Don't you have so self-respect?'' she asked Betty.
''Self-respect won't get him to like . I have to make him notice '' Betty said and flushed in front of the adults.
''Well, I will go now'' Mr. Bassey said.
''Sure, let's et again'' Betty's father said.
''Thanks for calling us out, we had a nice ti'' Betty's mother also added.
''See you around, Godiva and Betty''
''Yes, uncle'' Godiva replied and they watched Mr. Bassey go into his car and the driver drove away. Godiva turned to her parents with an angry expression, ''mom, dad. Can you two stop filling her mind with useless thoughts? She and Andy can never be together. Not only is she childish, she can't even hold a proper conversation with anyone and lastly, Andy doesn't love her. Stop pushing this engagent ahead''
''Who said Andy doesn't like ? It is because that fat woman keeps throwing herself at him that's why he is attracted to her''
''Get back to your senses, Betty and I won't say this again, until you learn to respect and see people other than yourself as a human being, you are far from being the kind of woman that Andy would ever like. Go ho, if I see you lurking around here, I will get the security to ban you from coming here again''
''Big sis. How could you treat this way? Mom, dad. Are you sure she is my elder sister? Why is she always against everything that I do? I hate you'' Betty said and stomped her foot before running to the car.
''Do you always have to be so strict with your sister?'' their mother asked.
''It is because you are always giving in to her that she is becoming so unbearable. She doesn't see other people as human beings except herself. I still have work to do, I will go in first'' Godiva said and went inside.
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''So, tell those rumours aren't true, right?'' Magdalene asked Paula as she drove.
''What rumours?'' Paula looked at her.
''I heard that you hurt Amara this afternoon''
''Whoa, rumour really does travel faster''
''So, did you do it or now?''
''What do you think?''
''You did it'' Magdalene said and added, ''but, you did it smartly. I knew I would love you the mont I saw you. You look innocent but you really bit''
''You are right. I did it. I threatened her but she was the one who left the pan to fall on her. she wanted to hurt but I turned the tables around her''
''Good shot, Paula. You did well''
''This is the first ti I am seeing soone applaud for doing sothing bad, but, it feels good to be bad at tis. That way people won't walk all over you. I bet everyone will be on their guard against from today onwards''
''Be careful with Amara though. That woman is vicious. She is capable of doing anything. You are the only one I am telling you this. I think that she has a hand in the reason why the nutritionist before you left''
'Why did she leave?'' Paula was curious.
''Well, she left for misconduct. She was caught having an illicit affair with one of the board of directors of this hotel. It was a total chaos. Thought she kept saying that she was innocent. Guess who was the one who brought the evidence forth?''
''Amara?''
''Bingo!! She studied Nutrition and first applied together with the lady but she didn't make the cut because she didn't have her certification licence so the lady was picked over her. One of the directors made HR to pick her as a chef instead and she has been here for three years now. Maybe she was still coveting that position secretly and then ousted the poor woman out but then, the CEO brought you, his beloved instead of making her the nutritionist. She is mad, mad and out to get you. be careful with her. she has the support of one of the board of directors of our hotel. Wow, it is so ssy from the inside''
''Thank you for telling that''
''Do you live alone?''
''No, I live with my friend. Oh My God!! I promised to call her because she is hurt and totally forget. A lot of things happened and I forgot of her'' Paula took out her phone and dialled Lisa's number. It connected after a few rings, ''God, Lisa. I am so sorry for not calling to check on you. How are you?''
'If you are sorry, buy food on your way. I just woke up from bed and I'm hungry. Why are you still not back by the way?''
''I will explain when I get ho. what food do you want? I will get it for you on the way''
''Anything sour, I am craving sour food today''
''Sour food? Where will I get sour food to buy?'' Paula turned to Magdalene.
''I know a place'' Magdalene said to her.
''Who are you with? Were you playing house with Andy till this late?''
''Ha ha ha, you wished. I am with a new friend I made. She will send to a place where I can get sour food for you. Let's talk when I get ho''
''Oh, take care''
''You too'' Paula hung up and saw Magdalene smiling, ''why are you smiling?''
''I am jealous of your friend. You two seem really close''
''We are close. We are more like each other's family''
''That's great. I wished I had sothing like that. You heard from the ti Amara was quarrelling with , right? Sister Godiva was the one who brought to the hotel because I saved her, but compared to what I did for her, what she did is a greater deed. She saved from myself. ssed up past''
''No one has a decent past. We all are broken in so way, so don't allow what others say define you. it doesn't matter how you began in life. What matters is how much changed and different you have beco in the end, so don't give up'' Paula said to her.
''Sure'' Magdalen nodded her head and drove away. The drive beca a silent one.
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