I returned back to the company, knowing that my absence really affected the company these few days I wasn't around.
Getting to the company, I noticed that the staffs were standing outside of the company, holding some bouquet of flowers.
I looked around, wondering who they were expecting at the company today. George came out of the company with the right timing. It obviously seemed like he was waiting for me to arrive at the company.
"Good morning boss." I greeted him politely, since he was my boss at the company now.
"I know that you're very confused about what the occasion might be." He said to me.
I nodded my head in agreement with his reply. I really wanted to know what's going on. He grabbed my hand, taking me to a corner. I pulled out my hand from his clench, forcing out a fake smile.
"Welcome back to work." George said to me with a smile.
Before I could say a word,all the staffs outside started approaching me with the flowers in their hands. They handed them over to me, and I couldn't hold onto all, because they were plenty.
George helped me out with some of the flowers, while I smiled at the staffs.
"Welcome back ma'am. We also heard about your victory at the lawsuit you filed against your ex." Sandra my P.A said to me.
She requested for a hug, and I kindly reciprocated the hug. I was surprised that they knew about my personal problem. George was the only suspect I had in mind at the moment. He must have told them about it.
"Thank you Sandra." I thanked her with a smile.
"There's something for you for this win." George said to me at the background.
I bulged out my eyes, looking at him weirdly. He requested I follow him to the back side of the company. I walked next to him, while Sandra and few of the staff members followed us behind. Others returned back inside to continue with their left over works.
"What could it be?". I asked him with a low tone.
"You'll find out by yourself." He replied with a smile.
....
Getting there, I looked around wanting to see the big surprise that was waiting for me. I obviously couldn't see anything. I was slowly getting pissed off by all these unnecessary suspense.
Sebastian stood infront of me, facing me.
"Beep, beep." A car beeped at the background.
I turned my head backwards, seeing someone drive in the latest car model Mercedes Benz gla.
He drove the car towards our direction. I quickly stepped back, preventing a physical contact with the car.
The driver came down from the vehicle, standing next to George. He looked so familiar and I couldn't help but wonder where I had seen him in the past. He was George's cousin. He was also one of those George left his company under their care, to manage it in his absence.
"Ben, a cousin to Mr George?". I asked him professionally.
"Yes I'm." He responded with a smile.
I smiled back at him, wondering why we were all here now. The suspense was already killing me. George collected the car keys from Ben, handing it over to me. I looked at the keys in my hand, wondering what I should do with these.
"Why are you giving me the keys to thaat vehicle?". I asked him furiously.
"You're a latest car owner now." George said to me.
I was so overwhelmed that I lost my manners. I couldn't stop but scream ontop of my voice. I was shocked and I felt like collapsing. Sandra held me tightly, preventing me from falling or losing my steps.
"He's kidding right?". I asked Sandra doubtfully.
"No he's not. This is our boss's way of congratulating you on your success." She said to me.
I hurriedly left them, going to the place the car was parked. This vehicle before me, was obviously everyone's dream. It was really expensive and I was very thankful to George. He must have spent so much to get me this." I wondered.
"I'm allowed to ride it right?". I asked him.
"Go on." He ordered me.
I quickly hopped into the vehicle, requesting Sandra to join me for a short ride. I placed my legs on the brakes, constantly pressing the car horn happily. I placed my hands on the steering wheel and I drove off immediately.
"You really deserved it." Sandra said to me.
"Thank you Sandra." I replied her, driving focusedly, with my eyes fixed at the glass at the front.
**Ten minutes later**
The ride lasted for ten minutes, and I parked it at the garage at a corner of the company. Sandra helped me with my handbag, while I climbed the upper stairs, that leads to my office.
George has helped me to achieve a lot, within this short time I got to knee him. Firstly, he made him an assistant manager of his company and now, he gifted me a car as a gift for my success. It was really too much and I was sincerely thankful to him.
"Finally I'm here." I whisphered to myself, grabbing my chair immediately I entered inside my office.
I worked for barely six hours, before going back home. I branched at Zoey's school first, to surprise her with my new car.
★★Zoey's school★★
I pleaded with one of the security men I met at the school's compound, to call Zoey for me, which they gladly did.
Zoey was at the school's library with her friends as usual. When she heard I was in her school to pick her up, she was very surprised.
"My mum is here now. I'll be going home now." She said to her friends, hanging her school bag on her shoulders.
"We can escort you outside atleast." Yvette suggested.
"Sure then." She replied with a smile.
They all left the library, heading outside. Zoey sighted me standing next to a car. She approached me with her friends, still admiring the car secretly.
"Mum!!." She called back my lost attention.
"Oh Zoey." I screamed out her name happily.
"Let's get going." She said to me.
"Okay, go into the car." I said to her.
Zoey exchanged glances with her friends, bursting out in laughter. My reply really got her laughing. She thought I was playing around.
"Let's head over to a bus stop mum." She said.
"Go in, this is my vehicle. Don't ask questions now." I reaffirmed my words.
Zoey was very surprised to hear that, and she entered into the car immediately. She waved her friends a good bye, while I drove off from the vicinity.
"Mum is this really your car?". She asked me, still acting surprised.
"Yes. It's mine and there wouldn't be need for us to use buses or cabs any longer." I said to her with a smile.
Zoey smiled at my reply, looking outside of the window. I put on some hip pop musics inside the car, and she listened to it happily. I noticed her mood, which corresponded to the song with the tapping of her feet and the movement of her head.