Juhanah

chapter seven

CHAPTER SEVEN

Juhanah stood at the mirror, with a smile on her face.

She looked elegant in her neatly ironed black shirt,

red trousers, and polished black shoes, and a light makeup, her long black hair fell in tangled plaits across her shoulders. She had delicate mysterious beauty that made someone think of a freshly blossoming flower.

The taxi drove shorter than what she expected.

When she got to her destination, behold, stood a magnificent thirteen storey glass building that sparkled beautifully, under the morning sunlight, the company's name, boldly written in gold letters.

The company was surrounded with beautiful flowers, to her it looked like a luxury resort rather than an office.

“Good Morning ma'am, welcome to sparkles Global limited, how may I help you?.”

“My name is Juhanah…

“Ohhh, Juhanah Peter?” She interrupted.

“Yes…” she replied with a smile.

“Ohh, welcome to the family, we've been expecting you, you look stunning….”

“Thanks….”

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The manager, Renfred, welcomed her with a genuine smile.

“Congratulations once again…..”

“Thank you sir..”

After completing the required documentation, she received her identity card, laptop, and the office keys.

“The company provides performance bonuses every month, transportation allowance, annual salary increment based on your performance…..”

Juhanah listened attentively.

“Paid vacations… he continued “free lunch daily”

Juhanah's face softened, as tears of joy pricked in her eyes, everything sounded too good to be true.

“Finally, your salary is seven hundred and fifty thousand naira….”

Her throat went dry, her heart bound for joy.

For a minute, she forgot how to speak.

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Her office was breathtaking.

It was spacious, decorated with beautiful flowers, a modern computer, an ergonomic chair, and natural light that brightened every corner of her office.

No shouting

As quiet as a graveyard.

During lunch, the cafeteria was breathtaking as well, it occupied thousands of people.

She observed a lot.

There was unity.

There was kindness.

There was mutual respect.

Everything went smoothly.

“ This is the beginning of the life I prayed for….” She muttered.

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The clock on juhanah's desk struck 5:00pm, signaling the end of a productive day at sparkles Global limited.

After arranging the documents on her desk, she picked up her bag and walked towards the exit.

“Miss Juhanah……”

She turned around immediately.

It was the company's Manager, Renfred.

“Good evening sir….”

“Are you heading home?”

“Yes sir….”

“If you don't mind, I'd be happy to give you a lift….”

Juhanah was surprised.

“Thank you sir….”

For a few minutes, there was silence.

“If you don't mind me saying this….”

“Yes, sir”

“You're pretty….”

“Thank you sir…..”

“I observed a lot today, you are so respectful, hardworking and…. He paused, “I'm so glad, we own you.”

“Ohhh ... .I'm out of words” she muttered.

“Not just that, you communicate so well, I watched you speak to a client some hours ago, I was impressed…”

“My pleasure, thank you for believing in me….”

“You're welcome…But where were you all this while?”

“I don't understand sir….”

He looked at her for a second.

“I believe in hard work, it pays more than anything, you work so hard, which impresses me, you deserve an accolade…”

“Ohh really?”

“Of course, you deserve an accolade”.

“Such a likable fellow…..” she thought.

Soon, he reached, he parked safely.

“Thank you sir…”

“My pleasure….”

She stepped out of the car.

“Drive safe…..”

“I will…see you tomorrow.”

She watched the car disappear, her heart bound for joy.

As she walked into her apartment, she thanked God, for leading her into a new chapter.

At night, she called her mum to tell her the good news.

Her mother encouraged her to be of good conduct.

Advised her to be respectful, humble and obedient.

Furthermore, she advised her to use the money wisely, invest in businesses.

Juhanah listened attentively.

After the call with her mother.

She called Rita, and thanked her for everything.

“It's nothing, you deserve anything good, I'm just excited you love your job, I told you, I told you that, it's all you prayed for, all you have to do is…..be hardworking, it will definitely pay you, the manager of that company is wealthy and pays hard work, more than anything, I'm happy he complimented you, I believe he'll pay you for that…. Moreover, I hope you weren't stressed?”

“Stressed?To be honest, it's worth it, my salary is huge and it will go a long way for me…..”

“I know, just be careful, I'm sure my pretty friend is happy now…”

“Of course, I've always waited for this….”

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From the day Juhanah resumed work at sparkles Global Limited, her life began to change in ways she had never imagined.

Gone were the days when she would spend hours walking under the scorching sun in search of employment, carrying copies of her CV from one office to another. Now, she had a reason to smile.

Every weekday followed a pleasant routine. Juhanah woke up before dawn, said her morning, and dressed elegantly in her neat corporate.

She believed that looking presentable reflected confidence and discipline. Everyday, as she stood before the mirror every morning, she smiled at the young woman staring back at her. She could hardly believe how much her life had changed within such a short time.

When she arrived at the company each morning, the security officers welcomed her warmly with cheerful greetings.

"Good morning, Miss Juhanah."

"Good morning……."

As a Customer Relations Officer, juhanah's responsibility was to ensure that every client received excellent service.

She welcomed customers genuinely, she listened patiently to their concerns, answered their questions politely, and helped them solve their problems. Her calm voice and friendly attitude immediately made customers feel comfortable.

Some requested to see her whenever they visited the company.

Moments like that reminded her that success was not measured only by the salary she earned but also by the lives she touched, that was reality.

The manager walks around the office regularly, praising good performance, openly correcting mistakes with patience and respect, that was his daily routine.

Every month, employees who perform well receive certificates of excellence and performance bonuses.

Juhanah's name gradually became a familiar one during these award presentations.

As the weeks turned into months, she became more efficient in her responsibilities. Every experience made her more confident and prepared her for greater responsibilities in the future.

The financial stability she had long prayed for also became a reality. At the end of every month, when her salary was paid, she expressed gratitude to God.She no longer worried about paying her bills. She could comfortably settle her bills, save part of her income, and still have enough to support her mother, who had sacrificed so much for her education.

As time passed, Juhanah became known throughout the company.