With you In the lost land

With you in the lost land. episode 3

Ade walked out of the office building, a mix of excitement and uncertainty swirling in his mind. He had just signed a contract for a new job, and although the title said "Departmental Secretary," he had a feeling he'd be working closely with Ife, the CEO's daughter, as her personal assistant. It wasn't exactly what he had envisioned, but after months of job hunting, he wasn't about to complain.

As he got home, Ade couldn't wait to share the news with his mother. She had been his rock, supporting him through thick and thin. He opened the door, and a warm smile spread across his face. "Mama, guess what? I got the job!" he exclaimed, dropping his bag on the couch.

His mother, beaming with pride, rushed over to hug him. "Oh, Ade! I'm so proud of you, baby! What happened? Tell me everything!" she asked, leading him to the kitchen where she was cooking dinner.

Ade recounted his day, from the interview to signing the contract. His mother listened attentively, nodding and making encouraging noises. When he mentioned Ife's name, she raised an eyebrow. "Ife, the CEO's daughter? You be careful around her, okay? Don't let anyone take advantage of you."

Ade chuckled. "I will, Mama. Don't worry. I'm just happy to have a job, and I'll make sure to do my best."

Meanwhile, Ife was stuck at the office, working late as usual. It wasn't that she didn't have work-life balance; she just couldn't stand going home. Her stepmom, her father's new wife, was a nightmare. They fought constantly, and Ife often felt like she was walking on eggshells, trying not to trigger her stepmom's anger.

Her father, the CEO, was oblivious to the tension, or maybe he just didn't care. Ife suspected it was the latter, which made her even more resentful. She wished he would see how unhappy she was, how suffocating it felt to be at home.

As the days went by, Ade settled into his new role, and it quickly became clear that he was indeed Ife's personal assistant. He handled her schedule, made her appointments, and even fetched her coffee. Ife was demanding but fair, and Ade appreciated her straightforwardness.

However, he soon realized that Ife's life wasn't as perfect as it seemed. She was always working, always available, and never took breaks. He wondered what drove her, what kept her going.

One evening, as they were working late, Ife snapped. She slammed her laptop shut and rubbed her temples. "Mr. Ade, I'm so tired. Let's call it a day."

Ade nodded sympatively. "Want to grab a coffee, boss?"

Ife smiled wily. "Just Miss or Miss Ife, okay? And yeah, let's get out of here."

They ended up at a quiet café nearby, sipping coffee and talking about everything except work. Ade learned about Ife's passion for art, her love for old movies, and her secret desire to travel the world.

As they chatted, Ife opened up about her home life, her stepmom, and her feelings of isolation. Ade listened, genuinely concerned. For the first time, he saw Ife not just as his boss, but as a person, struggling to find her place.

Their late-night conversations became a regular thing, and Ade found himself looking forward to work, not just for the job, but for Ife's company. He helped her brainstorm ideas for her art projects, and she started to see him as more than just an assistant.

Their dynamic changed, and Ife began to rely on Ade more and more. She trusted him with her secrets, and he proved himself to be a loyal friend.

But their budding friendship was put to the test when Ife's stepmom showed up at the office, causing a scene. Ade witnessed the whole exchange, and his eyes widened in shock. Ife's stepmom was relentless, berating Ife in front of everyone.

Ade intervened, calmly escorting Ife's stepmom out of the building. Ife was shaken, and Ade took her to his mother's house, where she broke down in tears.

For the first time, Ife saw Ade's home life, his loving mother, and the warmth that was missing in her own life. She apologized for her behavior, and Ade reassured her, "You're not alone, Miss. You have me."

Their friendship deepened, and Ade became more than just an assistant. He was Ife's confidant, her support system, and her friend.

As they worked late one evening, Ife turned to Ade and said, "You know, I'm glad you're here. You're the only one who understands me."

Ade smiled, feeling a sense of belonging. "I'm here for you, Miss. Always."

And as they sat in comfortable silence, Ade realized that sometimes, the best things in life come from unexpected places.