"hello?" Janelle spoke as the number she was dialing picked up
"Elle, I'm in the middle of classes right now, but I'm outside now.. why aren't you in school?" a feminine voice replied in a low tune
"brother Javier found out about the date" in a concerned voice
"so?" the girl asked
"I told him you were the one that forced me to ask him out" Janelle stated
"JANELLE, how could you do that to me, what did he say about that?" Kimberly's voice went high, forgetting that she was in the school's hallway..
"you don't need to know that babe.. I just thought I should tell you, and also inform you that brother Javier's eyes are now strictly on us and also Jason will be following us around. My darling Kimberly, I'd advise you to cancel your date on Saturday, unless..."
*beep*
*beep*
*beep*
Janelle hung up with a sly and mischievous smile playing on her lips... Kimberly held her phone with a dramatic look, her face seemed to have lost all colors.
immediately, she texted the guy she was supposed to go on a date with
"I'm sorry, I'm cancelling our date.. I'll be sick on Saturday, let's not see each other again"...
'problem solved' she patted her back with a proud smile..
*********
On Wednesday afternoon, kaisha was watching a K-drama movie with a box of pizza near the couch she was lying down on.. she was sprawled lazily on the couch with a sports bra and black joggers..
'i wish I could just binge on movies and eat all day... it feels so nice'
'but then again, dad's restaurant is falling apart'
' I'd submit my CV again in other companies'
she was really feeling bad, sitting idle when her family's business is going down..
while still on the couch, she dozed off... the box of pizza was empty, can of cola was also empty and her movie was still playing..
suddenly her ringing tone woke her up..
"hello" her voice was groggy and slowed
"Miss kaisha Wilhelm, this is human resource management of Marshall group " a delightful feminine voice replied from the other side
kaisha sat up immediately as she heard ' Marshall group ' like a soldier when called by his commander
"Good afternoon ma'am" kaisha greeted curtly, wiping off the drool by the side of her mouth.
"good afternoon miss, I'm calling you to inform you that you've been selected for the post of the personal assistant of the CEO of Marshall group, congratulations"
"...."
"you're meant to resume duty next week Monday and you'll be shown to your apartment on Friday this week... the apartment is move in ready, you just have to get your clothes and other necessities" although kaisha could not hear the lady, she felt like the lady was smiling while talking
"OMG, are you for real.. it's not a dream right"
"it's not a dream miss kaisha, see you on Friday" the lady let out a chuckle before she hung up the phone..
A broad smile formed on kaisha's lips, she dashed into her room and came out with a black hoodie.
she struggled with wearing it as she locked their apartment and skipped to the elevator..
"I knew I'd get the job, I'm too good to be tossed aside"
she praised and hailed herself loudly in the elevator... obviously because she was the only one inside.
in a jiffy she reached her dad's restaurant, they were a few customers eating there
she headed straight to the kitchen meet her dad..
"dad I got the job, I got the job, I got the job, I got the job" she squealed dramatically while doing a weird dance
"Marshall group??" Mr Wilhelm asked cluelessly.
"yes dad" she answered with a cheeky grin.. "what's more?? they're giving me free accomodation" she squealed happily again
"I'm very happy for you dear, you deserve the best..."
"I know right" that bright smile didn't leave her beautiful face
"so you'd be leaving us soon" a sad smile flashed across his face.
"on Friday, I'll pack my things and leave, then when I settle in I'll come over for weekends every two weeks"
"I'll have to get used to not seeing my princess"
"don't make me emotional dad" she clung onto one of his arms with her hazel eyes tearing up..
"don't cry dear, go home and start packing your things okay?" Mr Wilhelm said and pushed her out of the kitchen, then he looked down and saw what she was wearing.
"kaisha, I've told you countless times that you can't continue to dress so.... like this.
I don't even know what to say again, why do you keep wearing clothes that are 3 times your size... how are you going to get a boyfriend??" he scolded, he was getting tired of that particular topic.
"I'm sorry dad, I promise I won't wear them in this house again, seriously"
"better" Mr Wilhelm was somewhat surprised because whenever they wear having this conversation, she'll be like ' i can't stop wearing this dad, I feel comfortable in them'.. but now she agreed with an argument..
he's curiosity was satisfied when she completed the second half of her statement.
"but I'll definitely wear them in my new house" with a cocky grin she ran out of the restaurant.
"she still acts like a child, I wonder how she'll leave alone" he watched kaisha dash out of the restaurant and returned to the kitchen..
*******
At home she saw her brother's shoes and knew he was at home
she made her way to his room.. just as she was about to enter his room, she heard him having a conversation with somebody.
"I get you bro, girls can be like that sometimes... I knew something was up"
"...."
"yeah, your moves in the game was too poor and you lost 3 times in a row"
"...."
Jerry turned his back and saw his sister leaning on the door frame "I'll talk to you later, my sister's here"
"...."
"I know right.. ha ha ha ha"
he logged out of the game and faced her
"what's up?"
"I got a job in another city, so I'm leaving you guys on Friday" she walked towards him and sat on his bed
"well.... finally" Jerome replied non-chalantly
"what?.. finally??.. you're so unbelievable" kaisha was genuinely shocked.
"yeah Kai, I'd like to see how you'll survive living alone, with your messy lifestyle and the fact that you don't know how to cook.. it'll be a fun show, no offense" he threw her a smirk as his hands were busy playing with a Rubik's cube.
"you're not helping, bye" she shut his door with a loud bang.
on reaching her room, brought out a bug suitcase to pack all her clothes.. then a medium sized suit case for her skin care products and hair products...she packed
almost all her stuff...
it took hours of hardwork but she finished packing.. she felt sweaty and sticky, so she went to take a quick shower..
******
Friday..
standing outside their apartment building, the family of three waited for the ride that'll send kaisha to her new house...
her luggage was so much that one would think she was immigrating..
In her baggie hoodie and a jean short that stopped In her mid thigh, she wore a sneakers with a pair of Nike socks... her curly hair was left just like that, long and curly.. she was sobbing quietly while leaning on Jerome..
the two men looked down at her pitifully wondering how she was going to cope..
when the car that was supposed to drop her came.... she was crying loudly as her luggage was put In the trunk of the car..
seeing she was set to go.. Mr Wilhelm walked towards her and gave her a long hug, while patting her back and whispering words to her.
she moved to hug her brother, he wiped her tears for her and opened the car seat for her.. kaisha stared at them from the window with her puffy red eyes and waved.
****
she finally reached her new apartment... she saw a guide from Marshall group at the entrance, he introduced himself and escorted her new apartment..
the apartment was well furnished, most of the couches were grey, while the walls were white.. she was happy that the interior design was aesthetic to her taste..
it was a two bedroom apartment.. two ensuite rooms...
she chose the bigger bedroom... the color was white, it's was too bland for her taste.. so she made a reminder to go shopping on Saturday to spice things up..
she crashed on the bed and slept without unpacking... she woke up in the night by 11pm and started unpacking little by little..
Sun rays peeking through from the window woke kaisha up.. she was sprawled on the floor looking at the ceiling helplessly..
she slept in the early hours of the morning after unpacking almost all her stuff and arranging all her things in her bathroom and closet.
she got up and went to the bathroom to clean herself up and go shopping..
she got clad in a jean short and an animated tank top, she brushed her hair and packed it up in a bun..
"how am I going to find a mall, ughh.. I hate living in somewhere I don't know" sighing tiredly, she locked her apartment and made her way to the elevator.
******
While the morning was going to be stressful for kaisha, two teenage girls wished they were in her position.
sitting in a two seater chair, Janelle and Kim were staring pleadingly at their elder brothers..
it was so obvious that they were doomed.