THE NEXT DAY
Aiden was dressed in a brown shirt and regular blue jeans, his hair was neatly combed, he was ready to go look for a job, and he was certain he'll find one today.
"Alright bro, I think you are good to go," Ben said.
"Woo, still feeling anxious, and I don't know why"
"C'mon Aiden, you've started again, we've talked about this, just remembered what I told you, the Rodriguez Empire is one of the largest in Manila, and they're in need of a solution architect for a new company they're planning to build, this will be a big project man, if you eventually succeed, you'll be a billionaire within a year"
"Stop hyping man"
"Alright I won't, just get going, you need to be early to show a good impression okay?"
"Okay" Aiden sighed, grabbed his files then walked out of the house.
"Good luck man," Ben waved.
RODRIGUEZ EMPIRE
{CEO'S OFFICE}
"Aiden Brichard, that's your name right?" Mr Rodriguez asked Aiden.
"Yes...sir" He replied with a shaky voice.
"What's the matter young man, I can feel your heartbeat from here" he noticed Aiden's state.
"Nothing sir, I'm just nervous that's all" Aiden lied.
"Oh okay that's normal, nervous means you're alive"
"Thank you sir"
"Wait Brichard? Is that your dad's name?" Mr Rodriguez asked. The name sounded very familiar to him, like he had known someone bearing that name.
"What is it sir?" Aiden asked.
"That name sounds familiar, it's like I've known someone by that name, but I can recall my memory to remember who"
"Really, then it means I'm destined to work in your company" Aiden joked.
"You're really funny, I'm starting to like you already" he chuckled.
"Well your results are perfect, so I don't see why you shouldn't work in my company"
"Thank you so much sir, I'm really happy"
"You'll start your work on Monday, which is three days from now, so get prepared"
"Sure sir, I will"
"In fact I'll give you a bonus, drop your account details before you leave"
"Alright sir, thank you very much"
Aiden then left the office, while Mr Rodriguez was still trying to recall his memory of the name Brichard, but he just couldn't. "Anyways" he heaved, returning back to his work.
Aiden was really excited, he walked home happily, as they always say every disappointment is a blessing, now he believes that saying.
"I need to tell this great news to Aunt Dorisa and Ben" Aiden thought to himself, then stopped a taxi.
After some minutes, Aiden arrived home, he opened the door, Ben was in the sitting room, with his laptop on his lap. "Hey man you are back, so quick" Ben said looking at his wrist watch.
"Yep, I've got a great news to share"
"What? C'mon tell me, did you get a job?"
"You know Aunt Doria was the first person I wanted to tell this to, but considering how much you've helped me I'm gonna tell you. Yes I've gotten the job" Aiden opened up in an exciting way.
"Oh yeah! I told you"
Aiden sat next to him "You know it was a little bit weird, he gave me the job immediately after hearing my Dad's name"
"Really, wow I think Aiden, your parents might be gone, but their spirit are still with you, guiding your steps"
"Yeah indeed, and he also promised to give me a signing bonus"
"This calls for a celebration"
"It sure does, woohoo I'm so excited, I can't believe I finally have a good job, I'm going to tell aunt Doria right away" Aiden decided then ran to his room.
He brought out his laptop, then started a video call with his aunt, it rang for some seconds, then she finally accepted the call.
"Hello Aunt Doria"
"Hi Aiden, why do you look so excited?"
"I've got a good news to share with you aunt"
"really? what is it"
"I have gotten a job in one of the biggest companies in Manila"
"oh wow I'm so proud of you Aiden"
Suddenly Susan and the rest of the neighborhood joined the video call, they all rushed into the room the moment they heard Aiden's name.
Aiden oh wow! you look so handsome" Susan said.
"Hey Aunt Susan, hey Frank hi Williams" Aiden greeted them.
"hi Aiden" they all replied almost at the same time, a young girl in their Midst started to blush over him already.
"Hey Aiden, you better make us proud ok and especially your Aunt Dorisa" Frank said.
"I can never forget that and not just that once I start making good money I will renovate luzon so you all could have a better life"
"That's so sweet of you, Aiden , may God see you through," Susan said.
"And Aiden don't forget to bring me over to stay with you in Manila" the young girl said, with a chocolate skin called Vivian, she had always had a crush on Aiden but he never reasoned her case.
"uhhm...sure Vivian" Aidan lied.
"Alright alright everyone you have all talked enough I need to speak with my nephew ok?" Dorisa yelled as they all kept quiet making Aiden laugh.
"So Aiden , where do you live now? The room you are in looks so expensive, I hope you have not spent all your money on a house rent?"
"no aunt dorisa, I am leaving here with Ben"
"ben? You mean Benson Ortega?"
"yes aunt I was lucky enough to meet him here in Manila and he offered me a room in the apartment he rented he also said I can stay as long as I want"
"wow that's so good of him but how did he afford all this?"
"that's a long story aunt, ok bye now I'm going to hang up"
"no!!!" all the neighbours shouted in disapproval.
Dorisa turns back to look at them with an angry look then they all remain calm.
"Before you hang up, can I at least know the name of the company you'll be working in?" Dorisa asked.