That morning as she entered her office, she felt a sensation swelling within her chest. She had tried to cough it out at the very beginning but discovered that it will not just go. She opened the door to the office and wondered what the sensation may be all about. the first time she was kissed was the only time and last time she experienced this type of burning sensation. Bami was an episode in her life that she will quickly want to forget in a hurry. Indeed, it was an episode she usually felt ashamed of anytime it crosses her mind. Bami was so full of himself and very arrogant. He is so possessive that every bit of her movement and personal involvement with others was questioned to the point of no return. Lily was the one that brought her back to earth through her constant dislike of Bami. Her relationship with him was nothing but a hyped and forced affair which brought nothing but a huge disappointment. She sat down and heaved a sigh of relief before setting up her table. She looked at her to-do list and discovered that the interview was the first on the list, she went through all the outlined responsibilities and wondered if she will get them all ironed out before the close of work. She adjusted her natural long curly hair that beautifully cascaded on her shoulders while some seem to find their way towards her back. She knew she was looking elegant, expensive, and beautiful. She wondered what must have made her take more time in her makeup and choice of attire that morning. she looked up as the phone started ringing not too loudly. She got up looking uneasy again as she felt that same sensation but this time, it is moving down to her stomach. As the door to her office opened, she looked at the head of the department for personnel and the young man stepped into the office and walked toward her. She stood up and welcomed them with bright smiles before asking them to get comfortable on the seats opposite her.
The young man was wearing a black suit with a black and white striped tie on a sky blue shirt and black trousers. His black pair of shoes was well polished to perfectness and in his hands was a file which without being told, Adah knows maybe his file. They sat down and he was introduced to her. He also greeted her and sat down. The head of the department of personnel almost immediately stood up and announced her leave, She was permitted, and within seconds she disappeared leaving the young man and Adah in the wide beautiful, and expertly decorated office. Adah felt a shiver in her spine as she walked to her seat, wondered if it was the cooling system but doubted it as she felt that uncommon sensation again in her chest.
" Good morning madam," the young man greeted looking at her with what looked like a confused stare.
"Good morning to you too and how do you do?"Adah greeted back as with shaking hands she opened the computer in front of her.
" How do you do too?" he answered and sat down following her instructions. Adah looked at him and smiled for the first time as she peered at her computer.
"Please tell me about yourself," she said without looking up at him.
"Thank you, madam... my name is Munah Rawlings. I graduated with a degree in Building Technology. I believe that if eventually hired or taken in replacement of my mother, I will not disappoint the management of this organization. I am twenty-seven years of age." He said looking at her as she did not look up but continued looking at her system.
"I don't want this to be a long interview. I want to know what you can offer seeing that you are more qualified than just replacing your mother in her position." Adah said looking up for a few seconds but expertly and consciously avoiding eye contact.
" I can do a lot of things if given the opportunity and time. It will depend on the job specifications and areas of service." He answered and looked at her fully for the first time. He discovered that she is quite a special breed. Beautiful, rich, soft voice and may be shy. Sitting down on the chair he wondered at the power she controls and the authority that is at her disposal. Adah looked up and for the first time observed him.
" I want you as my staff. I want you to work personally for me. your job specifications are me and me alone and no one comes in-between. I want you to be my assistant and secretary, and carry out other responsibilities." Adah said looking at him and not believing her voice. There was a little silence and Adah hoped she has not crossed the line.
" Hope you understand?" She asked
"Yes..."
"You should not misunderstand your job please. You are staff but directly, you work for me alone. I have gone through your cover letter and resume and I feel you can fit into this role. The role is tasking and very demanding and later at the close of work today we will meet to discuss further." Adah said looking fully at him while within her, the sensation increased making her heart beat faster than expected. She picked up her office phone and called the Head of the department for personnel who came in without any waste of time.
"Please he will be shown to his office. Can we take him there after which you will take him for the usual documentation?" Adah said looking at the lady who smiled in affirmation as they all stood up and walked to the other corridor that led to another door which was opened and they were led into an average-sized cozy office. Adah looked around quickly and prayed the young man accepts every offer presented to him. She wondered if everything is not moving too fast! The young man could not believe what met his eyes. He looked at the office in wonder, Adah smiled softly and dismissed the other lady with a nod. As she opened the door to leave, the young man out of excitement rushed to Adah', in a swift, held her hands in his and knelt which almost embarrassed the two ladies.
"Thank you for this favor and kind heart. I know I don't deserve this honor. I know all this is a good heart from you towards my mother and me. With my heart, I promise you that I will do my best in this job. I will not let you down." He said still holding her soft delicate hands. She said nothing but quickly withdrew her hands and in a flash rushed out of the office leaving the head of personnel and the young man on his knees behind. The young man stood up with a confused look while the head of personnel called him out and they left the office.
Adah came out of the convenience and rested her whole frame on the door. She leaned on it and fear of the unknown came upon her. She was never embarrassed. She was just shocked at the realization that hit her. She walked to her seat and settled down on the seat before resting her head on the headrest and closing her eyes, she wondered what was amiss. She has never been held that way and in such a manner. She knows that no harm was intended but the sincerity behind his style of appreciation is what caught her off balance. She took out a file and peered at it as if it was a magazine. Lacking concentration, she decided to surf the internet.
As she surfed she wondered why she told him that he is only answerable to her and that he works for her alone? She knows that the type of job specification given to him is based on her wanting him alone to herself. it was an act of her possessiveness and jealousy. She remembered Bami and how she tried to possess him. At first, Bami pretended to tag along but became furious whenever she displays an act of jealousy or possessiveness. She unconsciously does this and sees it as a right but most times Bami had warned her threatening to physically abuse her, She was really at the receiving end when she was with him and that is why she never explored the relationship. After the whole thing died, she felt used and abandoned because she never explored the relationship and never had a taste of what it meant to be loved. Now this young man has entered her life and she cannot explain what is pushing her toward him. is it her selfish desires? is it her wantonness and unnatural tendencies? She is not spoilt for she knows what most girls went into at college and the rumors that were everywhere concerning some girls which were disturbing to the ears. She kept to herself all those years now she cannot understand why she cried. Within her she knows that it was because of him she took extra care to array herself expensively. She knows she looks beautiful but how come she seems to be inching closer to him even without fully knowing who he is?