CHAPTER SEVEN
Jane was'nt a great fan of Mondays but she always tried her best to enjoy it. So she made sure to plan her week the weekend before, this helps to keep her focused and engernised not just on Mondays but throughout the week.
She and Amaka were in the brt bus on their way to work, she wore a knee lenght pensil skirt with a little slit at the back and a beautiful shiffon blouse which she tucked into the skirt. This made her curvy figure more prominent. She matched it with a pair of heel pumps and a black handbag. She might not be rich but she does know how to pick her dresses no matter how cheap they were.
''Babe you are hotting o'' Amaka who has been engrossed in her phone since they got on the bus said.
''How do you mean?''
''That guy over there can't stop staring at you, ever since we got on the bus his eyes has been on you''.
Jane looked over to the direction Amaka mentioned, she saw the guy, he smiled at her, she smiled back and looked away she didn't want him thinking she was interested in him because she wasn't. several times she had smiled on her admirers and they took it as a hint that she was in intrested in them too. And it doesn't always end well.
''He is not bad looking you know''
''So what am I supposed to do with that?''
''I'm just saying if by the end of this ride he approaches you, which I know he would, please listen to him''
''seriously, you are rooting for a guy you don't know? You never cease to amaze me''
''I'm not rooting for him, just saying you should give guys a chance''.
''Yes ma''
''I have never seen you talk to guys, if I didn't know better I would think you are a lesbian''.
This made the lady sitting next to them to turn and look at Jane with a look of horror. Amaka started to laugh and the look on the lady's face changed to that of confusion. Great now the lady thinks she is truly a lesbian, well that's her business Jane thought. What was she doing listening to their conversation anyway?
''I am not a lesbian and you know it''.
''I know, just stop blocking off the guys''.
If only she knew half of it probably she wouldn't be saying this. Her past has been so scared by the men in her life, that now she doesn't even consider herself dating anyone ever again.
Amaka is a free spirited girl who never runs out guys to date. It's as if she has them lined up waiting to take turns. And most times the relationships barely see the light of day before she ends things. At twenty six Amaka feels she doesn't have time to date frogs. That's what she calls any guy who doesn't meet her standard. Sometimes Jane wishes she can be like her, not worrying or overthinking things, not scared to take a chance at life.
They got to their bus stop, They both got off the bus and were walking to their office building which was on the other side of the road when Jane felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see it was the man from the bus. She gave him one of those her 'how dare you look'. She was about to snap at him when Amaka pinned her shut with her eyes.
''Sorry to bother you but I couldn't help but notice you, permit me to say you look beautiful''
At least he didn't use the usual you look familar pickup line. He wore khaki trousers and a blue T-shirt, he had a school bag on his right shoulder. Amaka was right he did look good and seemed overly confident with the way he kept licking his lips while he spoke to her. Probably that works for him whenever he wanted to ask a girl out. It actually repulsed Jane but she just have to play along and find away to get rid of him.
''Thank you''
''You are welcome, my name is Ben, I'm an architect, I'm meeting with a client here, my car broke down on my way coming that was why I decided to take a bus, if not I usually don't take commercial buses, you know the hassle that comes with it is just too much, no offense to those who use it though, I'm very sure you don't use it ; that's why you look so immaculately beautiful. what's your name?''
So much said just in one minute. How shallow can you be to think people who take commercial vechicles aren't beautiful? Even Amaka was shaking her head in disapproval.
''My name is Jane and I have to get going and yes I take the bus everyday''.
He was completely washed with embrassment.
''I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that, can I have your number probably we can have lunch when my meeting is over?''
This guy must really think himself a charmer, if he thinks she would give him her number talk more of having lunch with him then he must have another thing coming.
''No you can't, but I'm very sure my beautiful friend here would like to give you her number''.
With that said Jane turned and crossed over to the other side of the road, leaving Amaka with the guy, afterall she was the one rooting for him a while ago, she can as well dump her current boyfriend and date him.
''Come this girl, you are not serious o, how could you leave me with that guy?'' Amaka said from behind her as they stepped into the elevator.
''You said he was good looking, so I thought probably you might be interested in him''. She said clearly pleased with her actions.
''That was before I knew he was a dumbass, can you believe after you left he actually did ask for my number? Saying I was the one he wanted to ask out at first and not you''
''Hahahahaha, there goes your mr good looking''.
''He is lucky I'm in a good mood I would have shown him how I treat his type''.
''I always tell you not to judge a book by it's cover''
''Yeah I know, but how can some guys just be so fine and brainless?''
''Fine boys no brain''. Jane said laughing.
''But there is someone who is fine and still has brains though''.
''Who is that?''
''His name starts with with a J.....''
''Okay bye I'm not listening anymore, see you at the close of work''.
''Keep running''.
The day went on quite well, Jane attended meetings with Vivian and took notes as usual. Vivian seemed off, she hasn't been herself since the start of business. Whenever her phone rang and Jane was in the office with her, she rushes off to pick it outside which was so unlike her. Not that Jane wanted to listen to her coversations but something didn't feel quite right. She has known Vivian to an extent to know when something was wrong with her.
It was already closing hour, Jane decided to go into Vivian's office and let her know she was leaving. When she opened the door, Vivian was sitting on the couch in her office, she jumped like a child caught doing something bad, she had a troubled look on her face.
Something was definitely wrong, Jane thought and she needed to find out what it was.
''Oh Jane it's you, you startled me''.
''I'm sorry, didn't mean to, is everything alright?''
''Yes sure, why do you ask?''
''It's just that you haven't been yourself, I was wondering if there is anything I could do to help?''
Vivian did have something bothering her, something she can't share with anyone else for that matter. A secret she has kept all these years has come back to hunt her. Like they say the truth can not be hidden forever. Although this is a truth she basically dug up herself.
''I'm ok, thanks for asking anyways''.
''Okay if you say so, I would like to be on my way is there something I can do for you before I leave?''
''Come sit with me, let's go over the contract details with Ocean Views'' she said patting the seat next to her on the couch. It was obvious she was trying to hide whatever it is that was bothering her.
Jane sat down next to Vivian not sure why she keeps bringing her into this contract that she has been trying her best to pull out from. When Vivian didn't mention anything about it today, she was delighted and was hoping Vivian had assigned it to someone else. Clearly she was wrong.
''You know Jeffery has taken a liking to you, he insisted you be the one to discuss the contract details with him''.
''What?''
''Yes and that's why I want you to take this contract seriously, here is the new paper works, it contains all the changes he requested be made. Go through them and get yourself acquainted with it before your next meeting.''
''alright I will.''
''Alright then let me not keep you, you may close for the day.''
''See you tomorrow.''
Vivian nodded as she watched Jane leave the office and she was left alone with her thoughts. Thinking of the ways to solve the issue at hand. The best solution is to tell the truth. But is telling the truth going to help her in this situation?
Amaka was not done with work yet so Jane was leaving without her. She was walking out of the office building when caught a glimpse of Jeffery coming out of his car. Jane quickly ducked behind a car that was parked, hoping Jeffery would go into the building so she can quickly run.
"Hello Jane, good to see you again"
Bursted.
Jane raised her head to see Jeffery standing in front of her. How did he even see her?
"Hi Jeffrey"
"What are you doing behind a car, you are not hiding from me now are you?"
Jane gave a nervous laugh
"Of course not, I was looking for my earrings, they fell off"
"What are those on your ears?"
She raised her hands to ears.
"Oh yeah, these are my earrings, I have to go now"
With that Jane made a beeline for the gate and ran to the bus station. She has embarrassed herself enough for one day