Kara had already used up 30 minutes of the 3 hours given to her. Getting home took her 30 minutes. The traffic was no joke, quite overwhelming since it was the first time she was leaving work early. She checked her wrist watch, a brown slim leather watch given to her by her mom on her visit last year. She still remembers the joy on Paro's face when she finally met Esther in person. She never went anywhere without the watch. She felt incomplete without it
Strangely, she felt that her mom was relaying a message to her through the gift. Unspoken words. It was already 11:40 am, she sighed and shook her head, stressed. She opened her closest and slumped onto her bed, defeated. "What was she going to do? she asked herself. " Gosh, I seriously don't have any official wear except for these skirts and blouses. I didn't even realise how bland and....dull they are. Heels....God....I'm doomed." She ranted to herself. The peeping of her phone startled her. The caller ID showed."Boss". "Hello..Sir.." she responded tentatively. Whatever Hakeem said made Kara relax, nod and smiled. " Alright Boss. Thank you. I will be there on time. Emmm...Okay. Then I will wait as you wish".
The line went dead. Kara slept face flat on the bed. " Thank you God. At least I don't need to pack anything whatsoever. He isn't so bad, I mean the three hours is for my goodbyes. God, I wouldn't really have been able to afford new clothes. Not now". Kara took a small bag and packed a few toiletries and necessities. He phone rang." Mom, I'm well. You?" Kara small and left to the living room with her small luggage. " Yeah, I'm sorry but we might have to postpone the studies this Sunday. Yes, worm came up" She noticed the concern in her mom's voice. " Sure dear. Take care of yourself Nana". Kara nodded unconsciously as if her mom was right in front of her. "I will." Kara assured. " Say 'hi' to my daughter for me. I love you Nana" Esther requested. " Sure I will. I love you too and I will call you as soon as I settle there. Bye mom".
Kara texted Paro of her sudden trip. She had a quit call with her aunt Cara, apologising and informing her of the trip. " I will miss family time this Sunday. Sorry aunt. Yeah sure. Thanks". Kara ended the call. Why did it feel like she had a lot of people in her life, or was she being hyperbolic? She thought. She locked the place up and took the lift to the ground floor. The ride ordered by her boss should be there. She wondered if she was too early or late. A black Camory stopped right in front of the entrance of the building. A man in his thirties stepped out of the car and approached Kara.
"Miss Kara..Narnal....Egye...". Kara giggled at the man's efforts to pronounce her name, which was a total failure. " Yea, I'm her." Kara smiled and received a sheepish smile. Her luggage was taken and she made her way to the back seat of the car. It was a short quiet drive to the airport. They stopped beside a jet. A private jet to be precise. The chauffeur quickly got out and carried Kara's small bag to the jet. Hakeem, her boss, stood at the entrance of the plane giving out no emotions as always. He signaled for Kara to get on board. " Yea sir", she mumbled, loud enough for him to hear. Kara shifted I'm her sear to ensure that she would be comfortable throughout the journey. "Buckle up". Hakeem casually alerted her to which she complied
She had no idea her purpose or role whatsoever in the trip. But then, she was his PA, so definitely it would be a similar job. She reassured herself. Minutes after their take off, their flight attendance, a tall, slim black haired lady to inquire if they needed anything. Hakeem asked for water and some fruits. He said something else to the attendance. Something which Kara could still not figure out. The lady didn't even ask her if she needed something. Not that she was bothered, but a glass of water would do. She averted her gaze to the window beside her to immerse herself in the view outside. She was startled when a tray of burger, steak. pasta. sausages, salad, fruit salad, juice and finally a glass of water was placed on her table. She didn't even know when the lady pulled out the table. She was I. awe.
" Emmm...I didn't ask..." As always, Hakeem interjected her awkward stutter. " Eat up. You have work to do when we land. I won't be responsible for your starvation ". " But this is too much. I'm not a glutton". Hakeem heard her perfectly well, even though it was meant to be heard by herself and the flight attendant. " Miss Agyemang, I never said you were. Consider it as your lunch and supper." Hakeem flatly retorted. Kara decided to just shut up and dig in. She didn't have a proper breakfast and it was already time for lunch. Please, let me know if you need anything Miss. The attendance spoke and left. Kara said "Thank you" in a small voice.
Kara stretched in the King size bed. Three hours ago, they arrived at the massive five star hotel. The hours of sleep should be enough for her, she thought. The flight exhausted her so much, probably because ahw was so full. She didn't even have time to check out the place and it's view when they landed. All she wanted to do was to get some rest. She saw the brown envelope which laid on the mini table beside her bed. She remembered exactly what her boss said to her. "Take this file, make sure to memorize everything. You have a day. On Sunday, you will assist my boss so you will need to know every single person on there." Hakeem pointed to the file. Kara looked like she had been struck by lightening. " What...? Your boss sir? My big boss? She almost snapped. Hakeem looked on, unimpressed at her reaction.
" Yes. Lucifer needs your assistance this weekend. He feels that an amateur's perspective on things is need. Memorize their faces, names, achievement, business relations, everything. And make sure to take a good look and analyze their dealings with Lucifer especially when they are in a conversation with him. Got that?" Hakeem didn't see the need to wait for a response. He turned to leave. He stopped, smiling with curiosity. Did he hear what she said correctly? He asked himself. " How I'm I supposed to do that? " Kara exclaimed.
.She thought she would regret the moment the words slipped out of her lips. But she didn't. Hakeem's actually made her give a sheepish smile. He giggled for the first time working with her. " What did you say? Hakeem asked again, he wanted a repetition of what she had said. Kara clenched onto the envelope and gazed into his eyes, unwavering. "I'm no psychologist Hakeem, I mean Boss. I don't know how to do what you want me to do. Yes, I can memorize everything.. but the other part..." Hakeem couldn't help but giggle against, his brown eyes glittering with amusement. " I know that Miss. But I also know that you are a smart lady. You are actually not going to do much." He flatly spoke. Kara was amazed, shocked and had a good reason to give a genuine smile to her boss. Hakeem added. "Use your lawyer instincts, and make use of your stay here. Don't disappoint the boss". He finally exited the room.