Bassy's boss called her out to ask some questions after finding out that Bassy went to Edu's show worth over a 40k gate pass last night. She was shocked not just because she could sacrifice her salary for the whole month to attend a show, but the fact that she was all over the internet got her questioning her relationship with Edu. According to what she had explained to Bassy earlier, it would be a big risk for her to be living with someone related to such a massive star like Edu.
"We are only from the same hometown, ma'am. We aren't related in any way. I was only cheering for him like others. I didn't even realize he'd recognize me that much," Bassy spoke with a stammering tone, barely audible.
Bassy's boss stared at her with a stern expression, her disappointment palpable. "I hope you're telling me the truth, Bassy," she said firmly. "If I find out you're lying to me, you'll be out of my house faster than you can imagine because I don't want to be the topic of any blogger just because of a stupid maid."
Bassy nodded, her heart pounding with fear. She knew she had to make her boss believe her, or else she'd lose the job that meant everything to her and have to return to the village without even a shelter.
Bassy's boss turned sharply, heading out of the room to confront Nsisong. She found him waiting outside, his expression anxious as he fidgeted with his phone upon seeing his boss.
"Listen carefully, Nsisong," she said sternly, her voice cutting through the tension. "You are never to take Bassy anywhere in Abuja again. Bringing her to me doesn't give you the right to show her around Abuja. If I catch you disobeying me, you'll both be out of my house faster than you can say 'showbiz scandal.'"
Nsisong's eyes widened in shock, and he nodded quickly, understanding the gravity of the situation. He knew better than to defy his employer's orders, especially after witnessing her wrath with previous maids.
With a final warning glare, Bassy's boss retreated back into the house, leaving Nsisong to contemplate the consequences of defying her orders.
"Well, the good thing is, I found out last night that Edu didn't get Bassy pregnant, just like she's claiming," Edu thought with a flashback of the scenario that happened last night. "No man on this planet Earth would turn his back on his own child the way Edu did last night, even if he despises the mother, he'd still feel some remorse for his child. Perhaps, I was never such an arrogant person back home, and neither was Nathan. She was only trying to paint Nathan black to gain sympathy from me. It's a good thing I lured her to find out the truth. That's why I love myself."
Bassy brought Nsisong back from his internal conflict with a low, crackly voice. "Madam said you should get the car ready; she's going out anytime soon." The fact that she couldn't look Nsisong in the face while speaking made him believe that indeed he was correct because Bassy was so ashamed of herself that she couldn't face him.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure you leave this house as soon as possible before you make me lose the job I've been managing for over 5 years now," he uttered inwardly as Bassy pivoted after delivering the message from their boss to him. "Cheap prostitute, imagine how this little girl just got pregnant and couldn't point out the father of her child, rather pointing fingers at an innocent boy at the peak of his career." Nsisong started crosschecking everything in the car to make sure they were intact before his boss popped outside. He was just busy harassing Bassy in his mind, also regretting why he had brought her to Abuja while he was working.
Lost in his thoughts, Nsisong barely noticed his boss's return until she emerged from the house, her expression stern and purposeful. "The car is ready, ma'am," he announced, trying to keep his voice steady.
"Good," she replied curtly, her gaze flickering briefly to Bassy who followed her outside with her bag before settling on Nsisong. "I'll be attending an important meeting downtown. Make sure the car is in a good condition."
Nsisong nodded, his mind racing with conflicting emotions. He wanted to confront Bassy, to demand answers and retribution for the trouble she had caused. But at the same time, he saw an opportunity to manipulate the situation to his advantage. If he could convince his boss that Bassy was no longer fit for the job, perhaps he could make things easy by not having to see Bassy everyday again.
As they drove through the flickering streets of Abuja, Nsisong stole glances at his boss, trying to gauge her mood. She seemed lost in thought, her brow furrowed in concentration. For a moment, he considered broaching the subject of Bassy, but the words caught in his throat, suffocated by fear and uncertainty.
Instead, he focused on navigating the busy traffic, his mind spinning with plans and schemes. What if he planted seeds of doubt in his boss's mind? What if he subtly manipulated situations to make Bassy look incompetent or untrustworthy? The possibilities danced tantalizingly in his mind, fueling his ambition and driving him to devise ever more elaborate strategies.
While they arrived at their destination, Nsisong braced himself for another day of serving his boss just like usual, his mind still grappling with the tangled web of how to get ride of Bassy as soon as possible without any signal of empathy.
As Bassy sat alone in her room, the events of last night played over and over in her mind like a broken record, each repetition fueling the fire of anger and resentment burning within her. She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that gnawed at her insides, couldn't silence the voice in her head that whispered of revenge.
her desire for vengeance grew stronger, consuming her thoughts and driving her to dark and dangerous places. She no longer cared about the consequences of her actions, no longer feared the repercussions of defying her boss or confronting Edu. All she could think about was making him pay for the pain and humiliation they had caused her.
Her hands clenched into fists at her sides, her nails digging into her palms as she imagined all the ways she could make him suffer. She pictured herself confronting Edu, tearing him apart with her words until he begged for mercy. She imagined exposing him for the fraud he was, for the coward who abandoned his own child without a second thought.
As Bassy's mind raced with thoughts of revenge, another nagging concern wormed its way to the forefront of her thoughts: how could she execute her plan without jeopardizing her life in the city? The thought of returning to the village, tail tucked between her legs in defeat, was unthinkable. She she knew how thrilled she was for finally leaving the village, to escape the poverty and hardship of her chaotic life, although she doesn't seem completely out, she new she was way better than back then in the village for this reason, she refused to let anyone, especially Edu who had cost her so much pain already still rob her of the life she's trying to build.
With a furrowed brow, she pondered her options, weighing the risks and rewards of each potential course of action. She knew she couldn't afford to act rashly, couldn't afford to make any mistakes that could land her back in the village with nothing to show for her efforts as the shame will be unbearable.
But as she mulled over her options, a plan began to take shape in her mind, a plan that would allow her to exact her revenge without having to go back to the village, she would bid her time, wait for the perfect opportunity to strike, and when the moment came, she would unleash her wrath upon Edu in such a way he least expected.
But she would do it carefully, methodically, ensuring that every move she made brought her one step closer to her ultimate goal. She would gather evidence, build her case against him, and when the time was right, she would expose him for the monster he truly was
Bassy set to work, her mind buzzing with plans and schemes. She knew the road ahead would be fraught with danger and uncertainty, but she refused to let fear hold her back. For she was a woman on a mission, and nothing under the sun nor a human would stand in her way, she new how difficult it seem to think of bringing such a big star like Edu down, but she believes no demon can stop a determined soul.
"After navigating through how to bring Edu down in the most diligent way amidst a shattered heart and ceaseless tears, she stood up with boiling anger to start her usual daily duties, determined to maintain her job for as long as possible."
With each stroke of the mop and every fold of a sheet, her heart beat louder with determination. As she laid her head to rest that night beside her son Gabriel, she knew that her journey was not just about revenge; it was about reclaiming her power, her dignity, and her future. And with that unwavering resolve burning brightly within her, she drifted into the realm of dreams after several hours of forcing herself to slumber, ready to face whatever challenges the dawn would bring, knowing that victory was not just a possibility, but an inevitability cause it's like do or die.