'Grrrrrrrg' grunting,I threw the alarm clock across the room
"Wakie wakie sleeping beauty" Shirley talk-sang while dragging the pillow off my head.
"I wanna sleep some more" I begged even if I know she'll not listen.
"Leah,you have to start preparing now.It's 9am" Ben said
Jerking up from bed with my imaginary speed of light,I fled to the bathroom to do my business.
"Yea, morning to you too" Shirley said in pure sacarsm
"Morning girly" I replied anyways
"Just be fast and come back early so we can prepare and doll up for the club party" she said with fantasy dripping out of her eye
" I'm not going bec....." I was saying
"And you'll get laid finally" she said with twinkling eye but in a hard voice
" Yes mother" I answered in mockery while rolling my eyes at her
"Leah,being a virgin at 21 is not an achievement,you should live your life to the fulles,okay?" Shirley asked
"Get out" I replied while banging the door shut on her face
She laughed like a bewitched ghost.
"Breakfast is ready" Ben called out
"Okay I'll be there in thirty minutes" I shouted back.
Thinking about my life, is like piercing my heart with a needle. I have realized over the past years that only two people kept me going and I'll forever be grateful to them.I've known them for close to five years or so; I think.I met Shirley in a club five years ago,when I almost got raped.I developed an instant likeness for her because of the way she beat the two guys to pulp.She was surprised that at the age of sixteen,I was still a virgin.Shirley was living in a not-so-nice environment.Had no idea who her parents are,although she hates talking about it.While Ben,I met him two years later at my work place.I had to fend for myself and Shirley so i did all kind of legal work.Just like Shirley,I also have no idea who my parents are or,were.i grew up with a childless couple who claimed to have met me at their door step one morning leaving a few detail about who I am.My name,date of birth and a bangle which cost about twelve million dollars.I was just three days old when my parents abandoned me.But that didn't deny me from enjoying parental love.I had it all until that fateful night,when we were attacked and they were killed before my eyes.I ran away immediately after that gun shot that made every other noise as good as silence that night.I was just fifteen years old.Despite the fact that I'm not their child,or relative,they...
"Baby where are you?" Ben called jolting me out of my thought.
"Doneeee" I screamed flinging the door opened with force hitting Ben who way about to knock.
"Oh my I'm sorry I didn't expect you to be there"I gasped
"lt's fine"he grunted
"What happened?"Shirley asked coming in
"I mistakenly...."
"It's nothing"we said,almost together
"look Shirley the door....."I freaking got interrupted for the third time
"I said it's nothing" Ben said while looking at me daring me to counter his statement.
"Yea,it's nothing,yea nothing at all"I said while grinning weirdly.
So much for being scared.I'm the youngest here and they tend to treat me like a child.
"If it were nothing,then you will not be bleeding"Shirley said
"No time for comments ,out Ben let my baby get dressed it already few minutes past ten"she said
"That fast?"
"Hmm,let's see what we have.....yea there you go princess"Shirley said while pulling a three step pleated knee-length skirt on a body hug turtle neck long sleeve shirt.
"Looks official"I complemented while dressing up.
"Come over let me do a little magic babe"shisaid pulling out the dressing chair.
Spending not up to twenty minutes,she made me look flawless and simple at the same time.I've got all assets a lady could get,butts, boobs,hips and beauty.
"This will surely turn head.So proud of my work"Shirley said while twirling me around.
"Okay...." I replied with a bored expression
"Let her eat and go young lady"Ben said coming in with a tray of cookies and a glass of milk.
"I'll pass darling,I'm running late.Thanks for effort guys"I said
"Bye.Be good okay?"Shirley said
"of course "I replied kissing the both of them on each cheek.
"Let me give you a ride since we are going to the same place"Ben suggested
"No,I won't want the world to have a negative first impression about me,so meet me there or I'll meet you there "I stated and ran out of the house and flagged the taxi that just dropped a lady.
The drive to C & K company was about thirty minutes.I was nervous as hell this would be my first formal job.Not like I've started working ,I'm just going for an interview which helpfully,Ben submitted my application letter for me.I got a call yesterday telling me to stop by for an interview at 12pm.I alighted from the cab and stared at the huge intimidating building.
After I lost my parents,I have been working and studying.I got myself a scholarship in a state university and studied accounting .It wasn't easy but I pray I'll get my reward by getting this job.
"Hey, good morning,I came for the interview"I said to the receptionist.A nerdy looking pumpkin.
"Good morning ma'am , second floor, room 16"she replied .
"Thank you.."I said and walked towards my left to take an elevator .
Reaching there,it was easy to locate the waiting room.All heads turned to see the new comer.Looking for the nearest chair,I shrunk into it, hating all the attention . Is it obvious that I don't fit?
"Hi" someone greeted me
"Hey....I'm Leah Everest"I said stretching my hand for a handshake
"Mi cha"she said
Looking closely,she does look like a half-hour cast.
" Leah Everest"the receptionist called while looking around
"Here"I signified and stood up
"I'll be waiting,okay?"the Asian girl said
Nodding,I walked into another small room which was chilly.Behind the desk,was a woman who looks like she's in her mid twenties.
"Sit "she said coldly
"Your name?"she asked
"Leah Everest"I replied with enough courage that I could muster
"Why do you want to work here?"she asked
"I'd love to work here because of the respect the company has for her employees and also the pay is attractive and okay for me"I replied
"I'll let you know if you get the chance but for now,Get out"she said
"Huh.....just like that?"I asked in sheer surprise .
Passing me a cold glare was enough to tell me that it's over.So I picked my documents and left . When I got out,Mi Cha was done too, which means that it's not only that cold lady that's interviewing us.We exchanged contacts and wished each other good luck.Going for this interview,or coming to this company;I don't know which one; changed my life,gave me a new start and more push for living.
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