THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 1 – 10
WRITTEN BY: AUTHORESS MEEYAH
?CHAPTER 9?
MATILDA’S POV
Why would you just come into my house without knocking and tell the person you find to be burdensome so sudden to follow you home, is she some kind of toy to you? Chris replied to the words he uttered.
Chris I introduced he to you, remember? So I have the right to take her with me anytime I want. He replied. “because I’m some sort of toy right?” I chirped in. ”
Fine! I’m sorry I treated you that way” he apologized which made Chris and I look at each other before giving ourselves a high five. “it’s good you learnt your lessons, I’m glad I made you do that though. Treat her well bro, or I’ll be forced to take her from you forever… Chris warned and I saw John give him a middle finger.
Go wait for us outside, I need to help her pack up, we weren’t expecting you before… Chris added but he went to sit in one of the sofas instead and Chris and I laughed as we ran to my room upstairs.
“Make sure you call me if anything goes wrong in that house and I won’t hesitate to do as I’ve said” Chris said to me as we were about driving away and I nodded and thanked him for accommodating me so well… I replied.
So you adapted to his environment that easily when you find it hard to adapt to mine? He said to me as we drove home. “well that’s because no one ever liked my presence there, I’m sure they’d be happier that I’m out of the picture” I replied
If only you knew they all missed your presence in the house” he said and my eyes widened. “are you for real?” I asked and he nodded so let me so you that question I heard him ask when I entered. Tell me about about yourself… he said
I am Matilda and that’s what I can remember… I replied
I am john Thomas, a business man with a sad past I hate to be reminded of and talked about. I have a little brother whom you will be meeting soon.
I don’t think it’d be nice if you just remain in the house without having anything tangible you’re doing, so you’ll be working as my personal assistant at home, I have one that works for me at the office already… he said and my heart leaped in joy
Alright! I would appreciate that… I replied.
“Wow! Matilda is back, i don’t know why I’m suddenly happy by your presence.” The gatekeeper said as soon as I alighted and that put a slight smile on my face. At least I have someone who now appreciate my presence.
I got in and was only welcomed by a blazing eyes but I ignored that and greeted others that gave me welcome back smiles. I took another glance at her and still find her glaring at me, but all I could do was to saunter away.
What on earth is wrong with you, can’t you just stop being clumsy in your life? Do I have to keep teaching you how to do things??! All the time? John yelled at me angrily at the mistake I made on not remembering to microwave hid meal before taking it to him. “I’m sorry sir” I apologized and ran out of the room to go correct my mistakes.
Is this what Anita is also going through? I asked myself as I got to the kitchen. “you haven’t seen anything yet” the stupid lady said as she entered the kitchen but I ignored her to avoid trouble.
I went back to my room after serving him. Isn’t it better being a beggar than working under someone receiving different insult everyday? I asked myself as I pondered over the issues I’ve been having. It’s still better than begging though, at least I have a roof over my head. All I have to do is just keep enduring… I said again and picked my phone to place a call across Anita
Days Later
“Bring those inside” The boss said to me as he rushed out of the car as soon as we got to the compound after returning from the place we went.
“He must’ve really missed his brother” I said to the gatekeeper as he helped me offload the things in the car.
You can take them in yourself, I need to return to my duty post so he won’t get angry at me… He said
Thanks, I can help myself now… I replied
I got inside and met two people I almost mistook for twins sitting beside each other chatting with joy written all over their faces.
“Good day” I greeted, by his brother only gave me a weird look which left me confused. “Wait! I think I’ve seen him somewhere” I thought as I stared at him for a while.
Who is she? He asked his brother.
That’s the lady I told you about. I’ve hired her as my personal assistant here at home since she’s got nothing to do… He replied
C’mon, I’ve told you to be more classy when choosing your workers. This lady right here shouldn’t be working with you, she’s not worth it… The boss’s brother replied
Excuse me, have we met before? Why the sudden hatred? And why did you judge me by my appearance? I said getting angry but trying my possible best to comport myself.
Wow! Is this who you call your worker? She has the gut to talk back at the boss’s brother, oh! Bro c’mon you don’t deserve this… He said to his brother but I left their presence before he could reply.
I was sitting in the living room watching a movie one day when the boss’s brother came to interrupt by obstructing my view. The boss isn’t around, so I know he has the authority to do anything with me since no one will stop him.
Excuse me sir, how may I help you? I asked after adjusting my sitting posture.
Take this, he said handling me an envelope filled with money. Leave here before my brother returns and never come back. I’m sure the money in the there would be sufficient enough for you if you spend it wisely… He said
And why would you tell me to leave when you’re not the one that employed me here, I’ll leave only if the boss returns and he support you… I replied
Hey Mia come over here… He called and she came running over.
“Go pack her things and bring them here this instant” he ordered her. Of course he knows she’s the only one that hates my gut and who would do anything to get rid of me.
“Alright sir, I’ll be right back” she replied with a slight bow and made to leave.
“Move an inch over there and get yourself paralyzed forever” I said coldly and she paused.
Me? She asked.
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