"In order to bring down the great, you have to be able to reach the stars."
––––––'Matshona Dhliwayo'
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"Annika, I'd suggest you go back to were you're coming from but seeing that your presence is already been know, so bravely receive what you've bargained for"Florina winked and passed me, slightly bumping into my shoulder.
That girl is such a Devil, a demon.... what ever unholy know to mankind is inhabited by her. The devil should be giving her prizes for a work well done. Since have knew Florina, her goal is to terminate who she doesn't like.... whether you been the quiet type, the shy type, the lousy dresser, four eyes...she has the energy to torment. I won't be surprised that she has studied me since working here, being late for two weeks straight.
Now am seeing her victory face, am done for today. Bye, bye to work and welcome jobless crew.
"Annika Smith"I squealed at the announcement of my name vibrating the hallway of the company I worked for. Mr Bob is the boss, isn't friendly, very smelling, very chubby, very philanderer. Since the moment I lost the interview to my dear sister and the others who wanted to work in the last company.....my misfortune was down to this law firm. Jesus, it wasn't even that good. I normally wonder who gave Mr Bob head, a degree. He hasn't won a case once, always demanding something everytime. I tolerate him along the rest annoying coworkers because I don't want to be seen jobless... but with today 25th February 2016, Annika Smith will be announced out of work, unemployed.
Turning to Mr Bob with a huge beautiful smile on my face, I clapped my hands together with my two front teeth in display.
"Good morning Mr head, how's the family? Hope you slept well last night with beautiful dreams.....of not getting me fired"I surd the last part to myself.
His fat face, fat fist, fat stomach, bald hair were all pumping and about to release some anger. To be honest, he usually vent his anger on his employees after having a serious fight with his wife.....on the phone. Everyone practically hears the whole story of the issue and it's quite hilarious because it always concern little issues. Mr Bob nickname from me is pencil and eraser. What I mean is, with the shape of this man.....your moody days becomes brighter than the morning stars. From waist up, he's has fat as a elephant, but waist down.....holy, I do wonder how those legs carry a full truck body like that.
"Your insufficiency to this company is unbearable, you're incapable, incompetent, a big hindrance to the success of this company"he flamed up like seriously. The whole company were watching the scene unfold, and I wanted to give a shout out to go back to their business. Florina kept winking from the door she rested her hunch back on.
"Sir....."with a glare from him I stopped speaking.
"You're not needed anymore, pack your belongings"he bellowed and pointed to the exit door.
He was about to match out of were I stood but I am like nah ah, hold your horse mister. Annika isn't done with you yet.
I dared myself by calling his full name without a Mr or a respect.
"Am not the hindrance here but you. Everyone do see that you're the problem but there too afraid to speak up. What does this company have to offer? I will you what. Nothing but a full fat disgrace and disgust from outsiders. Have you seen a single employee here wear their ID around there necks. No. Why? Because this company is trash and we only manage for the situation of the ongoings in our lives. Working with you is like using needle to pick my teeth instead of a fucking toothpick."
"Nobody like you, you too bossy too smelling, too full of yourself. Am sure the whole company should be pleased know that Florina has contaminated herself with you through your very little coin. The amazing pics you put on social media doesn't justify who the real you." gasps were heard from each corners.
"My advice to you is treat your worker right, although I may be wrong in not being prompt but your character makes it happens. BTW, another advice to you..... please shave your armpit regularly, you don't want your kids to take permission to weave it for you" with that being said, I took my hand bag and matched away from there. Leaving all faces flabbergasted and in smile. Someone did stood up to Bob head.
Walking towards my 2013 Benz, I couldn't help but have my shoulder been dropped defeatedly. This means am unemployed, now Ciara will laugh at your face, mom and dad will start there stupid lectures of why Ciara will always be better. Can you seriously believe it?. They always find fault in me because am the second child, not pretty like Ciara, not high up when it comes to book and boys.
All this was getting to my head and giving me serious migraine. The drive was proving so irritating,with the traffic and the noise of passing cars.
The bill board stand not far from were I sat in my car, continued changing to different advertisement. It'll actually clear my mind off stuff and the stupid damn Mr Bob.
But the next pics that pop up was quite annoying. Everyday, every single minute, the news of my sister engagement to Nikator Alexio always comes up in every freaking channel.
Of course, she just scored a goal of winning the ice King heart. I always knew.... well from rumors and the rest, that he doesn't date or mingle with female gender for too long.
Ciara should feel proud and satisfied that she won't lack a thing in her life. I just pity one person and that's the groom himself. Finding out I wasn't invited for the day he proposed and the engagement party, but only receiving a damn card for the date and venue was eating me up.
I thought am her sister, her only sister but she didn't even care, my presence wasn't even needed. I and only I knows the true Ciara. She might look nice and friendly outside but within she's a big fake. Doesn't care for anyone's feelings and very pessimistic.
Once back in college, she took a test and came out with an 'A'. Now that's isn't new... because she always comes out with that grade by cheating. There was a period she was almost caught by the professor and the school disciplinarian. She put all the evidence on an innocent nerd in her class. I do pity the nerdy girl because her paper got cancelled giving her a big 'F'. Till this day, the truth isn't know.
The vibration on my phone made me snap from my train of thought. The caller ID showed it was ginger calling. She doesn't really call by this time, because she'd be working.
"Hello"
"Oh thank the heavens you picked"she sighed from the other line.
"What happened?"
"Oh something happened, your parents happened."she replied back with a hint of worries.
"Apparently, your parents are in the living room in the apartment seeking for you".
Seeking for me? What do they want?.
"Am coming"I stated and hanged up.
The drive didn't take about fifteen minutes, and I arrived at the apartment. The expensive car of my parents was packed in the front with a driver and some bodyguard guarding around. Wow that's new. Has far as I do know, my parents have not one day carried along securities.
I rushed into the apartment and went straight to were I knew they waited. There both seemed comfortable with the tea in their hands. I should say, my mom looks rather radiant today. Dad looks like he hasn't aged a bit, with the fitted suit on his body. They both were glowing...over glowing.
"Finally"my mom beamed and rushed to me. Much to my surprise she gave me a bear hug, something she hasn't giving me since I participated in a dance routine back in grade 5.
"Mom"I gave a nervous laugh and patted her back. She stepped out from the hug immediately and smiled giving me a sample of her beautiful arrange teeth. Dad simply nodded but with a little bit of grin at the corner of his lip.
"So, I do know you've heard of your sister marriage to Mr Alexio"she said a little jumpy. Of course, there weren't here to see me but to remind me of there perfect daughter.
"You mean the father, isn't he little bit old"I clearly was acting dumb about who the man was. Seriously, have heard this over and over from both colleagues back in my now former work place,from boutique, from Starbucks, from the park, from the zoo. Even my neighbors dog has read the new paper about this marriage.
"Nice joke Annika. Well the main reason we here, is to inform you about taking care".
"The wedding will include thousand of guest present. We don't want you to fool around with those your silly prank's. This wedding is very precious to Ciara and us, so don't ruin it"she warned. Yeah ladies and gents, this is how they talk to me. In there eyes am consider the prank, the black sheep, the bedlam.
"Of course mother."I said with clenched teeth. I saw from the corner of my eyes,ginger shacking her head.
"So, am going to be the maid of honor"I changed the topic.
"No. That'll be your cousin Vanessa"she patted my cheek and gave me a little smile.
"Wow"I uttered in disbelief.
"So am just gonna be a normal guest in my sister's wedding"I asked.
"Yeah".
"Darling we need to go"my dad called from behind her.
"What's with the securities outside?"I frowned.
"Our soon to be son-in-law wants us to be protected. Considering his marriage is announced to all, doesn't want us to be terrorize by paparazzi"she smiled dreamily.
"The wedding is in five days, please wear something redeeming"she lour and walked out with my dad out of my apartment. I watched from the door has they drove off.
"What a total lordliness"ginger spat from beside me.
There are really the worst.
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