Sistas

Interview!

*Khardy's pov*

In the stillness of the morning,long before the sun cast its first soft glow over the horizon.I left the house.My mind in tumultuous storm of emotions and fears.Today was not just another day;it was the day I would infiltrate the WILLSON'S and co..,not only for a job but also for a mission that promised a freedom from a life I never choose but was thrust upon me over a circumstances beyond my control ........

"Richie!Are you sure about this"I had asked one last time, hoping against hope for a change of heart that would never come

"Very sure"came the cold, irrevocable reply.

".....but I'm having a bad feeling about this.Why can't you just ask someone else to do this.Why not Mila or probably Kat......"

"Khardy!!"

"What!!!?"

"I thought we've talked this through before,why are you bothering me with this silly questions? You're the only one suitable for this......and ....I really can't trust anyone apart from...you"he muttered the last part.

Khardy-!!!!!"

"Okay.I promise after this mission you're going to be free.Just this one and... you're free ...hmmm....Khardy....."

".....stop"I slapped off his hand even before he could touch me.

".......the last one right? Don't go back on your words"

"I promise..."

"bye....."I left, slammed the door behind me.

The memory of the confrontation with Richard Cole play a loop in my mind while jogging through the street.The weight of the promise hung heavily on my shoulders-a promise of freedom,a word so sweet yet so distance.

With every step I took I couldn't shake off the feeling of stepping into the lion's den.A place where every move would be watched and every actions scrutinized!.

Those were the thought that was going through my mind before collided with someone.The pace at which I was running was too high that by the time I saw him,it was too late to stop.

I was trying to run and free my mind so I can get ready for the mission before me that I didn't even notice anyone around.As a matter of fact,the sun is just rising.

"......haaa!huh!...."

"Wtf"

"Did you have a faulty break"the woman with the man I bumped into snapped.

"You said?"I asked angrily

"You heard me .Why were you running like a car that has a faulty break ..... "she continued.

"Ann, I'm fine.it's okay"the man interrupted her.

"....but...."

"Ann...."

"Miss,Are you okay "he turned to ask me .

"Oh! I'm fine.....and I'm sorry for bumping into you"I apologize, momentarily forgotten my anger.

"...no no no.You shouldn't apologize,I was the one at fault....."

"I'm sorry "he added

"....Zee!!!!.....why would you apologize?"

"....Annie"he called out her name calmly as he could .He took her hand and.... bow his head in an apologetic manner to me as they left.

oops! that's a gentleman right there!

Wait!!

'What just happened??

My reactions earlier is not my way of doing things.

I must have been shocked.

Wait,what? I even apologize to someone first?

That's very much unlike me.

And Yeah, I'm trying to turn a new leaf but I don't think it has gotten to do this.God is really great.....'

'As I was getting close to the house all I was hoping for was for Amy to be in the kitchen or toilet or whatever but I just don't want her to be in the living room because I know for sure she would already be awake by now.She's an early riser unlike my twin sis......

I opened the door to met my dumbfounded sister 'talk about the devil'...

..,....."Khadijah...."

Did she just call out my name like that???Silly girl!.......

She was trying to question me about my whereabout but am not ready for all that.

I gave her a long look and left to get ready for my mission.......The interview!!

As I got to my room,I went straight to the my wardrobe.....not really a wardrobe like that .....hmm... let's just say my stack of clothes but I can't seem to find a fitting outfit......okay I think I know what to do.

I found a suitable outfit in my mum's wardrobe.....this room used to be my mum's......

Now, it's time to get ready for the interview!

I can't believe the first time I will be going for a job interview would be for a mission.......

I freshened up and get dress but I don't seem to be confidence in this outfit.

"How do I look"I went to the living room to ask my little sister.

I can see the shock on her face .She can't even put her words together.I don't usually dress like this.I'm always on my baggy pants and top.

"I'm going for interview"

"huh!"

"Wait did you just say you're going for an interview"my over-dramatic twin sister asked shockingly.

She asked me a couple of questions which I don't know which one I should answer first but.....I'm not ready for all this.I can't be late for the interview.

"......okay.I'm off.see ya"I left before she could even ask me further questions.

____________

This is it.

I'm here.

Khardy! you've got this!

"Miss Bello Khadija"one of the staff called me in.

"Yes"I answered.

"Pls,follow me"...... ...........

"You are to start working by Wednesday"

"Ok"

"Will be expecting you"

""Thank you "

I left the company's building feeling relieved.

I know this whole interview was just for show.

Richard Cole would have pull some string to get me here considering the fact that I don't have any qualifications whatsoever.

It's all good.

I get to work in the biggest steel company in the country.The WILLSON'S and co.

Even though it's just a small time secretary,I don't care!

The interview ended earlier much than I thought so I decided to eat at a nearby restaurant before heading home.

I spotted one 'mama put' not long after.

I entered and sat down at a table after asking them to give me one plate of jollof.As I was eating I remembered my two foodies at home so i ask them to pack two take-aways.

"Here,your order"

"thank you"

...........

"Amy........"I called out name but stopped abruptly when I saw a strange guy sitting beside her.

"Who is this"

"Oh! Khadija,you are back?"She stood up to collect the plastic bag containing the food I bought.

"Hello...no...... Hi....no...good afternoon sister....ehm...Khadija" the boy stood up to greet me.

'Oh,he his a stammerer!but why does he look scared?!still who tf his he?'

"And you are?"I asked impatiently.

".... I'm ....."

"Khardy, don't you remember him.It's Olumide.my former classmates in secondary school....the boy that used to accompany me home...."she explained.

"Huh and?"

"He came to say hello to me.He just came back from school so he decided to come check on me "

"Okay?"I asked again,still not satisfied.

".....hmm Amidah,I will see you next time..... remember I told you I had something to attend to."He stuttered,a clear attempt to lie.

".....bye ma'am"he added.

"...Hun?when was that.....oh yeah! thanks for coming anyways.See you next time."Amy hurriedly ushered him out.

'that was cringe right?.........

"Hello ma'am"

"Oh Hi!.Olamide right?

"No,olumide ma'am "

I turned towards the voice coming from outside.

That rabbit-like voice is unmistakable!Unlike you would suspect on first hearing it ,it didn't belong to a three year old baby girl but to my very own twin sister Kareema.Her voice doesn't match with her size at all.

'Tsk tsk!how unmatching!!

"You came to visit your friend?"she continued.

"Yes "

"And you're leaving already?"

"Yes ma'am"

"Haa why......come in let me....."

"No ma'am"

Huh!!!!

"Bye ma'am"

"....uh-uh...what's wrong with him?"

".....Amy,what......"

"Let's go inside first "Amy interrupted her before she could continue.

"oh!look who we have here?our little miss interviewer"I rolled my eyes.

"So,can you now tell us what the interview is all about"she continued while removing almost all the things she was putting on.

"Yes khardy, what was the interview all about?"Amy was already removing the food from the bag.

"Dear me.dear,dear me!is that jollof rice....hmm...so yummy!my over dramatic foodie of a sister exclaimed.

"khardy,this is so delicious!where did you buy it!Amy asked with her mouth full.

".....ah ahn..Kareema,stop now...this is mine!eat from your plate"

"no, I want to keep this for later....don't be stingy, come here"

"you don't have to do that, there's rice in the kitchen.I cooked it this morning.

"...You cooked?well then leave this for me"

.............

I sighed as I watched them argue.Finally something that will make them forget my issues for a minute or two.

'but wait, Kareema was greeting the boy earlier with smile,does that mean she knew him.

"Kams,do you know him"interrupting them.

"know who?"

"the boy earlier "

"Yes....wait,you can't remember him?"

"His he someone I must know?"I asked her but she erupted in laughter.

Amy was giving her a weird look so I decided to ask her directly but Kareema beat me to that.

"Amy,she said she doesn't know him"she was trying to hold her laughter here but it wasn't working because she bursted into another laughter.

"Kareema!!!!!. It's enough"Amy snapped.

'Now am confused '...