THE BEGINNING: (SOFIA’S LIFE).

Spy

As the sun woke up from sleep, so do Mrs. Gift ready with her Jerry can on her hand, that she usually hides at the back of her entrance door, pouring down his fresh heat on earth, workers and non workers finds their paths. Isabel the gossip in the CEO's apartment rushed in not taking a breath,

“great news, shouted Isabel resting beside walls of the door, she began by clapping, drawing every one's full attention to herself.

“have you guys head, hmm (she drops her hand bag), you won't believe this, oh my goodness, it has finally happen in the land of history.. our dear prayers has been answered, said Isabel.

“come on Isabel, why a quick alarm in this sunning morning, spit it out already, what's the great news, Ola asked with his fingers on the keyboard waiting to tip.

“hmm well, (she clears her throat) as we speak right now.. the great manager Chide is in the hospital, said Isabel, she giggled.. unconsciously they all hissed facing their work,

“Isabel here you come again always bringing good news, but at the end of it all, it turns out to be a bad one for us all, said Ola.

Isabel picks her hand bag saying; what's wrong with you guys, do you think I came to work late today hmm Unconscious of my actions, oh Lord, tell me. I can’t be so stupid to be late, after… after he redraw some balance of my money” Isabel paused with hunting face, “I hate that man, said Isabel trying her best to confuse them into believing her.

“we all know, well that's his business and not mine, but I have a great news for you, Benita told her.

“there is no newspaper greater than mine, said Isabel, (Isabel drops her bag again).

“what is that? You want to tell me, (Isabel walked closer looking into Benita’s eyes) “oh I see.. the sprinkles in your eyes. stop it I know that smile on your face, whose the lucky guy?, Isabel asked.

“no it’s not a guy, it's my birthday.. well it is coming up very soon!!, Benita told her putting on a sad face.

“madoo, said Isabel, oh sinful soul. Forgive me I can't believe I forgot your birthday date. “it's alright, just expecting my gift from you today… Mr. Michael sat on Ola’s table tapping him on the shoulder, Ola left his work and looked at him, Mr. Michael raised up his face leading Ola's face as well. The two ladies screamed they ass out, (both characters giggled, charting), “well my brock brother has decided to drop the hock, and take me out, said Benita, “I thought he would remain on a blind eyes with you, it's good as he finally opened up. But wh.. what would've lead him do that? Isabel asked, “Isabel warning your gossip mode has been activated, Benita told her. Michael and ola just focused on their work, with Mr. Michael making a speech.

“Ladies, they have big… problem, today they are laughing together, but tomorrow only God knows what will happen next.

Sofia left the house after greeting her father, but she didn't notice the man who was secretly following her putting on a black cloth and a black face cap, old Mrs. Gift abandoned her work and hoped along, she would finally know Sofia’s work place. (G&A company) Right in front of the company, the man stopped making a call,

“hello Mr. Valentine, as you ordered.. I followed her, I am into her right now, said the man.

“good and don't let her off your site I most get what I need. immediately Sofia entered the office Isabel smashed her, with Chide’s news,

“Sofia oh gist, did you... Isabel kept quiet after noticing Sofia was absent minded.

“what's wrong Sofia, is everything ok?, (Sofia didn't reply), hmm it's seems like, I am the only one been excited over here, what's wrong with everyone today, said Isabel taking back her sit. “wow this place is beautiful, so this were this witch usual set off is, oh my goodness look at the light they are so bright, said Old Mrs. Gift admiring the building, “oh luck bits me hard with a good looking coffee, but I haven't a money” walking closer she swallowed her saliva, “Ma, ma.. the boy called her and she answered, “Ma which one would you like to buy, the coffee guy asked her, “that one, she quickly pointed and so that was prepared for her. Not giving a seconds she began drinking it, “Ma you haven't paid, he told her, but Old Mrs. Gift crazily kept drinking.

“Hello Granma good morning, I'm on my way to school any problem… ok I’ll be right there, said Margret. Margret turned back running.

“I can't believe she came to Nigeria with out informing any one, said Margret

Sofia quickly went into her office making a phone call, “hello blessing am in trouble, a very big one.

“girl friend, what have you gotten your self into this time around? Blessing asked her.

“well his in a hospital, said Sofia

“I don't understand, am I the one getting things wrong, who is in the hospital, Blessing asked.

“it's chide, I forgot to give him the herbs, said Sofia.

“but why, what were you thinking, that should’ve been the first thing you…, hmm Sofia I will be dropping the call bye love you, said Blessing the call dropped. Immediately the telephone rang which nearly cut Sofia's heart,

“oh my goodness ( she quickly picked it), this is G&A company, hello good morning, you are speaking with the secretary, how may I be of help to you,?

“sorry sir, please we'll like to know your name, Sofia requested, the telephone was dropped on her, (punching buttons),

“hello good morning sir, we have a client who is really, really pieced off, according to him the products he requested for has not been sent to him, said Sofia.

“which client is that? The CEO asked.

“he refused to mention his name and dropped the call, but I can tell his English assent is like that of the Philippines, said Sofia.

“just prepare every single thing I'm about to send to you right now, I mean right now, said the CEO.

“ok sir, said Sofia.

Immediately the message got to Sofia, she went though it, she quickly made a research for a restaurant and placed an order for a table, and sent it to the CEO, she left her office, walking into her co-workers office. Her phone rang again, she picked it,

“what in the world did you send to me? He asked, Sofia became confused in her world looking at everyone, “sir please don't get Mad. But I actually don't understand you, she said. “the restaurant you sent is down graded, look at the design so Old and poorly handled, scrolling down the price.. did you know I'm just seeing this dumb figures it's too cheep, find another… called dropped, “but sir… Sofia had to replace another order from an expensive restaurant. Still her mind wasn't made up, “everyone please take a look on this pictured restaurant, and judge wisely, (message drops in their phones), looking at it carefully they found the cheep restaurant to be better, “I can't find anything wrong with the restaurant, they told her. “I knew it, his just trying to get back at me, Sofia thought.

“hello every one we are in a hot position right now, and every decision you make, you have to make it quick(gasp), I'm sorry to use this word, but the client who we are walking with, has gone nut, said Sofia(everyone laughed it out).

With out time wasted, Sofia began distributing the project to them, lucky for her each of them put their heads into it, Isabel called for Sofia’s attention, she quickly attended to her,

“look is the label ok?, Isabel asked.

“hmm.. let see, the client we dealing with is a medley lover with pink, not being a bad influence, you can change that brown to pink. ok? Sofia told her.

“I’ll do that don't worry, said Isabel with a smile on her face.

“Mr. Michael sorry to bother you, but we would love to have four samples, for the body lotion, said Sofia standing behind him.

“thanks for the knowledge, I’ll look into that, it’s not going to be easy but don’t worry miss Sofia, (he cracks his bones) let’s kill the sneaky mouse! Mr. Michael began to design.

“please ola send all samples to me, and Benita don't forget to match the logos on them, also put it in a video form, perhaps before he knows it, that bits him over time, Said Sofia.

“ok I will, Benita replied.

“thanks every one, I’ll be in a hurry to meet up with the CEO, immediately Sofia left.

“Old lady please, pay up for what you bought, Harry told Old Mrs. Gift, sited on the chair looking at Harry with her eyes and still drinking the coffee, (throat clear) “but I just told You, my daughter works here” “well that’s for you, you should’ve brought her here before buying that, I'm just a worker and can get sacked if you keep up with those punkish behavior, said Harry, seeing him attend to other customer, Old Mrs. Gift sighed with relief sipping her drink which will soon be emptied, looking at the container of coffee “what a wasted efforts, she thought, Sofia came heading to the coffee ground were seated Mrs. Gift and turned immediately, covering her face “Oh God, this old lady again” unfortunately Old Mrs. Gift saw and knew at once was Sofia was trying to do, “that’s her, Sofia” she told Harry pointing her Sofia, “Hello Miss Sofia, he called her, “Oh God what kind of woman do I have as a neighbor” Sofia quickly turned smiling “I bet the usual, coming to check on me mummy, without my knowledge, said Sofia approaching them, “Oh my dear daughter, the day have been long set up on me, so I came in here for a coffee. Not knowing this p***y boy of a thing was going to make a sin, said Mrs. Gift, “calm down Mrs. Gift, I beg of You” Mrs. Gift was about to say another word, Sofia gave her a look and she retreated. She faces Harry, “what was the problem? “I would’ve said what was in mind, but I keep it closed, knowing now the fact she's your mother, just simple.. the coffee, she needs to pay” Sofia gently brought out card paying for it.

“I don’t like the smell of my cloth this morning, said Chief commander John, “what happened to it? Paul asked, “it smells terribly like spam, detergent making companies what produce this days, smells like spam, I don't know if you've noticed that, a particular detergent has that smell in particular, Chief Commander John told Paul keeping his eyes on his post, “I haven't noticed that, for years now I’ve been making use of sunlight, said Paul, Chief commander John smelt his cloth, “oh no, this is awful, he complains again. Sofia walking by with old Mrs. Gift following her by the tail like a cutie little puppy, came across commander John, who quickly drew her attention.

“Miss Sofia, where are you heading to in a hurry, he asked.

“I have a meeting bye, said Sofia walking out of the company .

“I love this woman (he wisped to Paul) and thank you for that herb, it really helped even if it was really bitter, said Commander John smiling.

“wait chief commander don’t tell me you are really falling for that lady, said Paul, Immediately the chief commander eyed him and clearing his throat at the same time he said with his eyes closed; get back to work, stupid boy! Literally you've posted your self here, only to look at nice shaped ladies. “but, to be frank with You, the greed of dating rings hardly in my mind every single day, Paul whispered.

Just in a seconds he finished saying those word's, a beautiful, sexy lady passed by (the chief commander whistled, watching as he hits, his little authority stick on his shoulders),

“what a world I see, creature of the heavens, said chief Commander John immediately Paul giggled “oh Lord" he cleared his throat,

“hay you.. I thought I said you should get back to work and stop looking at women, hmm youth's of this days you all amaze me some times, knowing what an old man lent when he was fourths… immediately another lady passed by, the way in which he turned, made it so noticeable that his position was to look at ladies nothing earls, chief commander drew a comment; young lady you are looking hot today, oh my goodness hooting’s of heavens,(Paul quickly cleared his throat again, saying),

“hmm... My thoughts are always correct, she won’t turn back, and free correction it’s only hell that allows sinners to hoot, I’ve…

“ahhh you, you dear teach me what I already know” at this point chief commander John was at his boiling point, going after Paul who was already on the move, with that of his little authority stick, as for Paul being a terrible young man found nothing wrong, using his upper rank to play around the building.

Sofia stopped a taxi, going in and closed the door against Mrs. Gift, “Sofia what are you doing? She asked, “like you watching me leave, find your way back, using the way you came” the taxi drove off while the spy kept on following her from behind, Old Mrs. Gift dips her hand into her bra and brought out a bond of money, looking around “thanks to that sneaky witch, I'm left halfway, if not for my wisdom I should've been knocked down here by her abilities to posses”

An old lady got up with so much joy, “Oh, my little Maggi! the sweetest fruit in my life, I’ve missed you so much, said the old lady spreading her arms out, Margaret embracing her warmly.

“Granma, I've missed your scent, especially you in person, said Margrethe.

“I’ve missed you too little demon, come on lets sit, serve your Gran ma, the old lady told her. Both characters sat down, Margaret quickly pours a little amount of wine into a cup beside Mrs. Mary's hand, Mrs. Mary turned out to be a woman who married very early, during her days.

“what would you like? she asked Margret, looking at her granddaughter she smiled, Margaret glanced at the menu and took her order.

“Granma, aren't you placing an order? Margret asked her, the old lady smiled at her, her feet taping with so much joy.

“oh, my little Maggi, it’s not everything I see I eat” the old lady smiled with a drop of face. “influenced by the doctor, I must watch my diet, Looking carefully I'm old now, said her Granma.

“ok Granma I grab you’re saying, but what brings you to Nigeria? Margrethe asked, her Granma’s face expression changed,

“she looks so worried, I wonder what happened, let it not be she dreamt again, but if she did.. she wouldn’t have come instead she would've phoned me, Margrethe thought in her mind.

“well my little Maggi, what would an old lady like me be looking for, every single day I take a walk in the U.S, I see old ladies like me, older than me, the same age, some times even younger eating with their grand children, great grand children, great, great, great, great grand Grandchildren, their…

“ok Granma that enough, I defiantly know were you going to, Margret interrupted her, “oh! here she comes again, Margrethe said in her mind.

“each one I look at.. (calm breath) “I thought this was over" Margret thought. The old lady began to demonstrate, “I could see so much joy and happiness on the faces, talk less of me smiling each time. oh I keep on dreaming for that day to come, (deep breath), Margrethe what about your sister is she planning on how to get married? she asked.

Margrethe threw a pitiful face,

“Ah, Granma.. she is not ready for marriage right now, beside she isn't looking for one. from what I think, her last boyfriend tried playing horse ride on her, so.. she quit, said Margrethe eating freely.

“what!, you mean they have ended their relationship, oh! youths of early stage, they barely keep important things till they get married, said her Granma.

“here it comes again story of her lucky marriage, Margret thought with so much focus on her breakfast, each words spitted out of her Granma’s mouth where all gone in a puff, non of them went into her ears, all she did was to node her head making her Granma believe she was listening, checking the time Margret stood up after her meal,

“Grandma thank you so much for this meal, said Margret, (she walks to her and made a close embrace, she carries her bag),

“My little Maggi so quick, but we just met, the time isn't up.. is it? her Granma give worried face.

“yes Granma it’s up for me, school is calling and I think you should see dad, he has been asking of you, said Margret.

“No.. that old man, he has never for one day called me after the death of my daughter, said her Granma,(Margret took a deep breath).

“well his going through a lot, bye Granma, said Margret giving her Granma a peck.

“bye Margret have a great day and also tell your sister I am arranging a blind date for her, she raised her voice, “that's what she should’ve told me a few minutes ago" Margret thought.

“ok I will Granma, bye, Margrethe said leaving the restaurant, (bell rings).

As Sofia got to the restaurant she quickly went in, (door slid open) she went in bowing (door slid close). Opposite the restaurant there stood a building, in a few minutes he rented a room secretly taking pictures of them through the windows. Alex the CEO said; what took you so long to get here and non of the workers followed you, do I have to…

“Please relax CEO, she interrupted telling him what he had to hear, “they are all working on the product appearance, she said.

“but we’ve already done that, said Alex.

“well sir the samples you! sent to me, are classified as old dump, she replied. “what! Wait, you just be little my hand work as an old dump? Alex asked with a strike eyes, “No CEO that was a mistake, I'm so sorry.. I didn't mean to say that, Sofia apologized, but her words was never enough to suppress his anger, bam Alex hits the table, “you just apologized.. did you? You, are fired, said Alex. “relax CEO this isn't the time for paranoid flapper, said Sofia. “wow, Alex responded with a sudden confusion, slowly relaxing his butt on the chair, thinking and next he began chewing his fingers, “God I never meant to say that, why did I say it? Oh no, Sofia thinking with a face which was about to cry. “this isn't me, I'm now referred as a flapper" Alex thought and looked up, “how come… I can’t control my anger towards you? He said so low, “no sir, it’s not your fault, Sofia said with a high disguised calmness. “No it's my fault I shouldn't have threaten you with your job, said Alex “yes you're right, No, no you are correctly.. wrong sir, said Sofia. “well as long as I know, truly you caused it all, Sofia said to her self.

“you know what, just forget about it, perhaps you’ll have to present them all yourself, said Alex.

“I can CEO, she replied (immediately a call dropped in) he quickly picked it,

“Hello client ( after a minute the call dropped), the CEO was in a speechless moment as he finally let the word out of his mouth; I am so sorry Sofia that I put you into this mess, I know I didn't get you prepared but we are facing another problem, the client is coming on his own without his interpreter, just to punish me… Alex raised his finger, “sorry I said that” immediately he completed his sentence, the client walked in through the door,

“get your self prepared here he comes, Alex whispered to Sofia

“welcome Mr. Aguas it's nice to meet you, Alex said.

The client replied back in Philippine; Obrigado, velho amigo (Translating; thank you old friend), Sofia took over speaking to Mr. Aguas in Philippine, while Alex quickly sent for some order.

“Mr. Aguas Ikinalulungkot namin ang hindi paggalang sa iyong karangalan at pagkakaibigan sa aming kumpanya, ngunit ipina pangako namin na ang mga pagkilo na ito ay hindi na mauulit muli, “hindi walang problema, besides, parangl bakasyon para sa akin, salamat sa pa-unaware mo kay G. Aguas (inter; we are sorry Mr. Aguas for not respecting you honor and friendship to our company, but we promise that this actions will not repeat it self again),

“no it's a no problem, besides it’s like a vacation for me, said Mr. Aguas.

“thank you for you understanding Mr. Aguas, said Sofia smiling. Immediately the waiter served both Mr. Angus and Alex, Benita's message came in,

• Sofia we are sorry, it took us a little bit long, but we are done with it, those are the new samples you needed.

The message put a smile on Sofia’s presentation,

“Please CEO, I will need you tab, Sofia requested, the CEO quickly handed it over to her, Sofia quickly made a wireless connection, placing the big tablet in front of Mr. Aguas on the table, while she stood in front making her presentation, Sofia speaking in Philippine ( Mr. Aguas for not meeting up with your previous demand, our company has decided a new proper test for your body lotion design, we hope you will like it), Mr. Aguas gave Sofia a sign that she should go on, he relaxes enjoying his meal with the presentation,

“Mr. Agues we have four samples for you, the first one is made with a pure glass, she quickly sent the video which has a picture attached to it, it is designed with an open and close cover, wild enough for a finger to go into it, but it’s small which contains a some amount of effective lotion then others, as for the second one it’s a medium size in a kind of box shape, she quickly sent the video which also has an picture attached, this fellow here, uses a pressing spray kind of mouth and it is made of normal glass, as for the third and the fourth one, they are both made of plastics, third one is only for couples, I hope you understand Mr. Aguas? She asked him.

“of cause go on don’t mind me, he replied.

“as for the fourth one it for family, a huge one, and also the third is in a body squeezing form, Mr. Aguas quickly made a comment; should I be the first to use that on you,

“hew Mr. Aguas that’s so dirty, but if you want to? try, (they both giggled, Alex gave them a straight look), and the fourth, is in a pressing spray form, so Mr. Aguas which two would you like to pick? Mr. Aguas bust into laughter looking at Alex, who gave him a fake smile,

“wait did she just say pick, Alex can you hear your sectary, she just told me to pick, (immediately Sofia was confused), girl don't be scared, I want the four of them, I love it, especially the pink color they used, they are so romantic,

“but Mr. Aguas that will cause you a lot of money, said Sofia.

“don’t worry money isn't my problem, he stood up, young lady I love your presentation, Alexandra I love her, you picked wisely this time around, they both shook hands together.

“thanks Mr. Aguas, said Alex.

“so Alexandra when would you come to visit me again at Philippine, it has been five good years and you never bordered of calling me, said Aguas.

“don't worry Mr. Aguas I will surely make it up to you, said Alex.

“see you again little Alexandra and don't waste time in sending my products,

“ok I won't waste time on this one, Alex replied, Mr. Aguas left them behind.

“sir I can't believe he loved it, said Sofia, extremely happy she raised her hand up for an hand-five, but Alex ignored her, not to be smiling at all.

“Sofia next time, you don't tell a client on how to manage his money, customer’s are king of choice, said Alex facing his way home, Sofia slowly puts her hand down.

“where have I really gone wrong, did I say anything out of place, but telling a client an amount is not a sin in business.. is it? Mr. Alex, she called running after him.

“Hello Emmanuel, I am done where are you, said Alex on the phone.

“my apologies sir, I will be right there just give me a seconds, said Emanuel.

“Mr. Alex! Mr. Alex! Sofia shouted, Alex looked back seeing her waving, he quickly ran out.

“hmm what the hell has gotten into him, he can't leave a lady like this, said Sofia holding her bag she prepared for a race, “Mr. Devil you can't escape from me, she ran after him. Immediately Emanuel packed in front of the restaurant, he rushed in putting on the seatbelt.

“Quick Emanuel start the car, said Alex in a hurry, he suddenly giggled.

“but sir what about Sofia, I thought you said we'll be dropping her off, said Emanuel who saw Sofia approaching in a hurry.

“who exactly? I don't see any female bearing the name Sofia, said Alex, Emanuel understood what his boss was trying to tell him, Sofia dashed out of the restaurant missing a free transportation, she quickly pulls out her shoes throwing it at the car, almost smashing the glass.

“oh no I’m in a big.. trouble, she said seeing Alex who came out of his car, she quickly pulled the second leg off and raced on her feet. Alex came out looking at the mark on his window.

“So..fia!!!, Alex shouted.

“well I’m sorry, I'm sorry, she said out so loud.

“sir I'm following the man she just met, is that ok with you? Ogbolo asked, “of cause yes, every opportunity is a gate way, said Valentine laughing ambitiously, call dropped, (Jack's up, speed increases) “this is all for you, My son, said Ogbolo holding his wheels and padding up his speed.

When Sofia entered a taxi which was taking her to where ever she was going to, she texted her co-workers in a group chat telling them,

Sofia; the presentation was a success

• Isabel; That calls for a celebration????

Ola; I can't wait to pup some drinks to night??right Mr. Michael

Benita; are you asking him, our men are always in.

Michael; yea am in, let’s go hit down some bottles, babies ??

Sofia; am so sorry everyone but I won’t be able to make it, I made a promise to my friend's to night so, I most keep to it, may be next time.

• Isabel: ??Sofia I’m so sad you won't be coming.

• Benita; no problem we got your back Sofia??

Sofia; oh you guys message is so touching, I feel like shading tears right now, but thank you all for understanding me❤❤❤❤.

Sofia got to her usual restaurant where she meets with her friends, their both discussions began, Rita was pouring out of tears; why, why, why, why is it that a popular rich young lady can not find a perfect boyfriend or husband for her self?

“no Rita stop crying you tears won’t bring him back, said Blessing petting her.

“no I have to cry out my sorrows away right now, he cheated on me, he cheated on me, (Rita sniffs in), I just told him..(she sniffs again), I wanted to buy him, (saliva swallowed) no I mean us.. some bottles of drinks, and then next thing I saw him after getting the drinks, (she sniffs again, saliva swallowed),he.. he was already kissing another lady right before my eyes” Rita trying to be in a non stop tears she kept crying .

“calm down Rita don’t kill you self, that guy doesn’t love you, I’ve always been beating this same thing when he was still fresh, he was always smiling unusual at different women, I’ve never seen him smile at his fellow men like that, he doesn’t deserve your love, not even you...