Thank God!! It wasn't what I thought. He reminded me to keep my mouth shut, and not to tell anyone.
But can I possibly not tell Lizzy? No. I will confide in her because she would do the same if she was in my shoes.
"What was the outcome of the interview, Marian?" Lizzy asked again.
I dragged her to a corner where none of the staff would see us.
"This is a secret, Lizzy, please don't spill it. He accepted that I got the job without having to do anything with him."
Her eyes widened and her mouth fell open "Are you serious!! You're such a lucky girl, Marian" she pulled me close, giving me a tight hug.
Yes, I'm actually a lucky girl, or would you say that my drama paid the price for me?
Right now, I feel like I should enroll in a theatre institution. Don't mind me, I am kidding though.
I took the good news home to my mum. She was over the moon.
I mean, I started to wonder if it was just the news that Was making her happy or was there something I didn't know.
"Mum, why are you so excited? It's just a random job. It calls for celebration and happiness, I know right but you're making it feel like it's something big." I spoke to my mum.
" Ma-Ma, it's something big. I know how difficult it can be to search for a Job. You might not understand, but I'm happy for you regardless" You could see how happy she was in her voice.
She went on to give me the motherly advice I always get from her.
"My daughter, I know how happy you're for your new job, but I want you to be careful, okay? Keep being the Marian that I always know." She said, patting my back.
I wonder why my mum still sees me as a child. I am 24 for God's sake!! Well, that's up to her.
It was fun working together with my best friend, Lizzy.
I'm sure other staff who saw our relationship will wonder how we were already close to each other.
Only if they know.
I'm comfortable with the job except for one thing, and it gets me worried thinking of how I can navigate it properly.
Before now, the hotel had a staff that came for the night shift every day so that the work wouldn't be much on Lizzy. But there's a new development since the lady just gave birth, and she wouldn't possibly be handling the night shifts.
Mr. Smith handed the night shifts to Lizzy and me, promising to pay us more.
Lizzy came up with the idea of taking turns for the night duty, I won't lie, I accepted the idea, but the challenge was my mum.
She always has an asthmatic crisis at night, and it requires that I'm with her to help her.
"You do not have to worry about me, Marian. A day without you wouldn't hurt." This is the reply my mum gave to me after explaining my fears to her.
I wasn't expecting otherwise from her. She always claims to be fine over everything, and sometimes I get pissed over it. I feel you have to be realistic sometimes and forget about optimism.
Since she insists, I'd go on with it, hopefully, she'll be fine.
There's one thing that makes me the happiest in my job. And that is having to buy my mum's drugs monthly.
Nothing gets me more excited than seeing my mum agile. I don't mind if she was living on drugs, but I can see a difference in her health.
You might be wondering about my Nanny job.
I didn't expect my new job to have a deep cut in time, but unfortunately, it did. I wasn't able to work as a Nanny anymore. So, I had to put that aside to focus on my new job.
Well, the pay from my new job is well to do when compared to my Nanny job.
My mum called to talk to me about something important. But I'm surprised, it's been a long time since she brought me out to speak on something "important" in her words.
We talked about random day-to-day activities, maybe they were important but not so important.
I sat close to her, waiting to hear the important details she had to drop.
"Mum, I hope everything is fine," I asked to open the floor for discussion.
"Yes, everything is fine," Mum replied.
" It's just that I was thinking… Since my health is getting better, I would love to search for a job too. At least to help you out too." She spoke confidently like she had made up her mind.
No o! Not under my watch.
"Mum, you've to understand that you're just recovering, and you don't need to do anything that would trigger the crisis."
I don't know why my mum loves to disturb herself, I'm not complaining for heaven's sake.
"Marian, I promise you, I'll be fine. Your refusal won't hinder me from getting a job. I mean good for us."
If I say my mum is a stubborn woman, I won't be wrong. Tell me why she insists on suffering.
Not just that, of all places, my mum had in mind to search for a job in "Mon-Tech corporations."
We've heard stories of how domineering the CEO is.
I didn't hear from a distant source. Lizzy is a victim of his harassment, and it's not something to experience twice.
I called Lizzy on the phone to tell her about my mum's decision.
"Lizzy, I called to discuss something with you. I don't know how you can talk to my mother about this."
" Why do you sound unhappy, what's the problem, Marian?"
"My mum decided to get a job despite her illness. Not me trying to get over that, she's talking to me about Mon-Tech corporations."
"Why Mon- Tech?" Lizzy's voice echoed in my ears.
"Marian, the CEO of Mon-Tech, is not only rude, but controlling, especially to ladies under age thirty. That was the reason he embarrassed me. Although I'm not in support of her going to apply for a job there, but if she insists, I suggest you let her go. She might be lucky just like you were." Lizzy sounded Sceptical, I could read it from her voice.
"Lizzy, I know that my mum is above thirty, but what are the chances of him not disrespecting her or even humiliating her."
I'm not sure my mum is thinking the direction I am.
I strongly doubt it.
Because if she was, she wouldn't even consider "Mon-Tech Corporations."
" Marian, allow her to give it a try. I'm sure she will learn her lessons and believe you next time." Lizzy added.
"No problem, Lizzy. Thank you. I'll keep you updated." I ended the call.
There's nothing my mind didn't go to after the call.
"If my mum really loves me, she wouldn't decline my suggestions." I thought to myself.
Or maybe I was overreacting. But I still think she should listen to me, especially about her choice of workplace.
My mum knew that I wasn't happy with her decision, but she never changed her mind.
" Marian, I'd be leaving very early in the morning."
"Mum, where are you leaving early in the morning?" I fumed In anger as I asked.
"In search of a job, Marian. Don't pretend like you don't know what I'm talking about."
I'm confused, where did this woman get her guts and confidence from?
I didn't want to regret the fact that I got the drugs that made her better, but she should give her ears to me.
I am after her physical health and her mental health.
Perhaps, I'm overthinking. She doesn't even think of herself the way I think of her.
I left my very early to my workplace before she left because my anger would intensify watching her leave the house.
"I'll call you on the phone later in the day, Marian."
Why should she call me?
To break the bad news?
Or to come carry her home because the asthmatic crisis was triggered?
"Mum, please don't call me." I tried to sound polite.
"If you could take a decision that I'm not in support of, why would you call me about it? Let's be real, mum. You really do not have to call me. I'm not kidding."
I think I sounded serious, but yeah, I'm serious.
"It's fine then, I won't call you. I hope you're happy now?"
I didn't say a word to her as I left the house.
"Are you okay, Marian?" The receptionist asked as I walked past her which was unusual.
"Oh, yeah, I'm fine, thank you." I aggressively replied to her.
"Please, I don't need anyone talking to me today," I muttered under my breath, hoping that my colleagues heard me.
Lizzy was on the night shift, so she wouldn't be on duty today. No one was able to change my mood except Lizzy.
After the morning cleaning routine, I scrolled my phone without doing anything exactly with it just wanting to take my mind off what was happening within me.
My mum's call came in just when I thought to call Lizzy.
I thought I told this woman not to call me, and he agreed to not call me. What is happening now?
Maybe something is wrong with her.
Oh, God!! I warned my mother against this but she wouldn't listen.
What could be the reason for her call?
TO BE CONTINUED…