They ran till they got home panting, wow sophia I can't believe you brought that guy down. You're so strong her cousin praised her.
After a certain incident I started learning some self defense techniques online, though it's not yet perfect. I'll still try to learn a lot cuz just like today it will come in handy.
What happened? Mrs sonia came out of the room and noticed them clustered up whispering. When they explained what happened she looked at sophia with a confused face.
Oh! Gracias Mama, muah.. she rushed over and kissed her cheeks. I really enjoyed this trip this place is beautiful. Can we come here again?
Sure! It's my town we can come anytime we are free.
Woah! Thankfully she was able to distract her mom.
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Sunday morning! They got dressed packed their stuff, they decided to join the church service before going back.
The church wasn't far from where they lived so they walked. They saw so many people both old and young rushing towards the church, they had early morning service that they didn't want to miss.
They were giving some announcements when they walked in, everyone's attention was on them. Mr Tom and his wife were ushered to the adult section, while sophia and her brother were taken to the youth section.
The choir sang a local song sophia loved it even though she didn't understand what they were singing, their voice was lovely and enticing. After that the pastor preached and then it was time for praise, they sang so many beautiful songs and everyone was danced.
She looked over and saw her parents dancing happily, she giggled! This is why she loved attending service. Being together with believers just gives you peace. She watched as they all danced with so much joy.
Finally! The service ended they went back changed and got ready to leave. They said farewell to everyone, they really enjoyed this family trip.
Where is sophia?
They checked around and couldn't find her. Then they heard a noise of someone struggling to carry something, sophia emerged dragging a basket of fruits behind her.
"..!!! What's going on? Oh! Nothing much I have to carry all these fruits back i mean it's totally free I can't leave it here to waste. And I have so many people to give this to.
They watched as she pulled the basket. She opened the booth and then managed to put the basket inside.
Okay guys let's hit the road!
They giggled and waved to everyone then they drove back to the city.
The family of four had finally arrived, they started unpacking their things. Sophia was busy arranging the fruits she brought back, she divided it and put it inside the fridge.
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Stella went through the pictures that she sent from Kylie's phone. She had to admit that this little girl was pretty and she had a nice body. She stared at sophia for a while before concluding that she was indeed that child. I'll have to keep this as a bargaining chip cuz it will surely come in handy.
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Monday morning Ms. Alexandria went to get sophia. She rang the bell, some minutes later dave opened the door. He was quite surprised to see her, she was very early also. He was dressed in his uniform preparing for school.
good morning ma! come in, I'll go get sophia. Ms alexandria gave a light nod. Dave called his parents before going upstairs to get sophia.
Tom and sonia were surprised to see her also but they still welcomed and she started explaining the details to them.
Knock knock! Knock knock!
Sophia ms alexandria is here for you!
Go away! Sophia screamed.
She really didn't want to get out of bed but with the persistent knocking she had to stand up. She lazily got up from the bed and opened the door. You're really persistent aren't you?
Yup good morning! Dave smiled.
What is she doing here so early In the morning, I mean what does she want?.
I have no idea, but she's talking with mum and dad. He looked closely and giggled, Sophia's hair was a mess she tied it with a scarf but it was hanging on one part, the other part was scattered.
Sophia didn't bother with him, she pushed him out of the way and made her downstairs tidying her hair.
She walked down slowly, Ms. Alexandria was the first to notice her. Hello sophia!
Good morning ma! Sophia answered awkwardly. She greeted her parents and then sat down on the couch.
How your night baby!
Not bad dad. Aren't you guys going to work?
Oh! We are, but before that Ms alexandria has something to tell you.
Huh?sophia had a puzzled look on her face as she to her.
That's right sophia! You'll be representing the foundation on her collaboration with the blue tech company, you'll work there as an intern, well that's if you pass the upcoming interview.
What! Are you kidding me?
Look Ms alexandria I don't know anything about business and all those official stuff and I'm just an under grad, I literally haven't even started school so I'm not really fit for this sort of thing.
I knew you'd say that sophia! She smiled. I understand your concerns, but what you need is a goal. I know we have a weird relationship, but one thing we both have is a strong goal to be the best that we can be, to educate others and to make the society a better place.
She paused and then continued, I've encountered and experienced so many things over the years some were good, some weren't really pleasant. But it built a strong desire in me to be there for others, I wanna help women and I need your help sophia. She looked at the beautiful girl sitting across her, she knew she picked the right person, sophia reminded her of her younger self.
Argh!.... Sophia sighed! Fine! I'll give it a try but I won't promise you anything and I'm not gonna change myself for anybody, I'm doing this my own way.
Okay you can start by changing your current outfit so we can go shopping. She had a smug look on her face as spoke to sophia.
Sophia felt awkward as she rubbed her hair. Cough.... Eh! Please excuse me I'll be right back. She bolted upstairs.
They all giggled as they watched her run.
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Sophia usually spent more than 30mins in the bathroom but she couldn't today because Ms alexandria was waiting for her. She quickly rushed out of the bathroom, she then applied her cream and deodorant. Then she skimmed through her wardrobe and took out a jean short and a black top.
She quickly put them on with favorite pair of fluffy slippers. She brushed her hair and styled it with a bandana. Then she wore her earrings and necklace, picked her bag and rushed down.
Sorry for taking your time. She apologized to Ms alexandria.
No! It's okay, she waved. Nice legs you've got there she winked at sophia.
Oh! Thanks, sophia blushed, so what's up? I mean what do you need me for? Where are we going to exactly?
You'll find out soon!
Sophia parted with her parents and went out Ms alexandria, when the got out a black car with tinted glasses was parked outside waiting for them, a guy dressed in a back suit was standing by the side once he saw them, he rushed to open the door for them. Sophia felt awkward because she wasn't used to this kind of treatment, she smiled and got into the vehicle.
Sophia was silent through out the drive, the car finally stopped before a big clothing store for official clothes. we are here! The driver announced. The guy was already out as he opened the door.
Sophia was amazed with the size of the store, it was enormous and colorful. Let's go in sophia! Ms alexandria reminded her.
Oh! Okay! She walked behind her.
Welcome madam! Welcome pretty lady! She smiled at Ms alexandria, You look amazing as always. an Asian lady in her early thirties welcomed them immediately they got into the store. She was dressed in a black formal suit pant with her hair tied up, she looked like a CIA agent.
You look good also sarah! Have you prepared the things I asked for?
Yes ma! Please come with me. She directed to a room. On the door had the sign VIP boldly written on it. Have a sit she motioned with her hand.
Sophia was about to sit, not you pretty, you're the star of the show so you're gonna follow me to the dressing room. Ah! Okay sophia dropped her bags and went it.
The changing room was quite spacious with a sofa. Here try this first, sandra handled some clothes to her okay.
Okay! She went in, some minutes later she came out, she walked out feeling a both shy and surprised because she had never worn this type of official clothing. And the clothes were her perfect size even the waist, it was as though it was made perfectly for her.
Ms. Alexandria and Sarah were talking when sophia came out, she was now a completely different person. From a teenage girl to a beautiful young woman. She wore a black three piece suit pants with brown kitten heels, the suit had a low neck making her collarbone visible.
Sophia felt really awkward as both of them kept staring at her. Eh.. how do I look? Do I look weird? I haven't dressed like this before, so I...
You look amazing! Sarah quickly cut her off. You should like this often, we even look like sisters.
Pfft..... Yh that's true sophia giggled but your Asian features are way too dominant.
You don't look too bad Go and try other outfits let's see if they'll fit. It was Ms Alexandria's turn to interrupt this time.
Sophia smiled and walked back inside. she glanced at sarah from the side, she could tell that sarah wasn't an ordinary person. I wonder what kind of relationship she has with ms alexandria.
She came out the second time, her reaction was different from earlier. What's wrong? You don't like it? Sarah asked.
Yes I don't, I don't like pencil skirts it's really annoying cuz it controls my movement, I don't like anything that will make me feel uncomfortable while walking. Can you make it shorter, like above my knees? I really don't like long skirts.
Sarah turned to Ms alexandria. Go ahead but just a few inches it shouldn't be too short okay!
Okay madam!
Sophia tried on so many outfits and they all came out nice, sarah quickly wrapped everything up. She waved as they left the store.
They drove to Ms alexandria's office. Once they came down from the vehicle sophia was amazed with what she saw. The building was cool and nice, a bold sign was written on it.
"The women's foundation"
She had only seen it online but it looked even better seeing it live. When they walked in, sophia wasn't really surprised when she saw a lot of women around she was just drawn to how attentive they were. They were all classy and composed. everyone turned as soon as they walked in. Welcome madam! Good day madam!........ The greeting continued till they finally got the office.
Sit down!
Sophia sat down her eyes moved to and fro checking the office out.
What do you think of this place?
Well it's not bad I was just surprised, the ladies here are so classy, what I saw was completely different from what I imagined.
And what did you imagine sophia? Ms alexandria asked with a little smile on her face.
Eh... Well I thought that em.... You just help women that are in need out and other stuff well i don't know. This place is just like a company the only difference is that there are more female staffs.
Ms. Alexandria giggled, your right, our main objective is to help women but even while doing that we still make business deals. Don't worry I've called someone to explain everything you'll need to know. The interview is next week so you have to be prepared before them.
Knock! Knock!
Come in!
A tall lady walked in, good day madam! Welcome Chris, she's here. I want you to show her around and prepare her for the interview, if you need anything just let me know.
Okay madam, she turned to sophia, let's go!
Oh okay! She stood up to follow Chris out.
Sophia! If you're hungry just go to the cafeteria. You'll find everything you like there when you're done I've told the driver to take you home.
Thank you ma!
They left the office. Chris was in front and she was behind. She wasn't friendly she kept a stern face.
They walked into a spacious room. Have a seat! We don't have all day, the interview is next week, you have a limited time so there's no time to play around.
Here! She placed some books on the table. This is the proposal make sure you read it thoroughly.
The whole book? This is too much.
Ha! Chris scoffed I really can't believe she wants to hand things over to you, you have no knowledge about anything going on here. You're just a child, how can you possibly handle anything? Anyway it doesn't matter go ahead and read the proposal. Tomorrow we're going to continue other training you'll need.
Sophia was speechless, what's going on? I wonder what I've done to offend her. She turned and picked up the proposal, well here goes nothing.