Chapter 3 : Josephine
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Josephine's Flashback continues...
They rejected me , Josephine sounded sorrowfully looking over the message for the umpteenth time on her phone.
...What,Tina who was her best friend and roomate answered half minded while typing furiously at her laptop.
MWC rejected me, Josephine slumped on the bed.
What you gonna do about it, Tina shifted her eyes from the screen to her friend.
“I don't even know”.
I thought he was impresssed that you are from Nigeria ,Tina asked in her British accent.
“Yes", I thought too.
“This is sure f****d up. I knew you should have tried to work it out before resigning. You should have listened to me, and now you apparently have no job” .
“Thank you for reminding me about it” . Josephine walked out from the room and slammed the door.
Jess, my mouth. I just made her angry .Tina hits her head with the back of her palm.
It was 7.30pm the next day when Josephine returned, a towel drapped across her shoulders and a bottle in hand.
“Hi” , Tina straightened up from the sofa on seeing Josephine.
....Hi, Josephine replied iccily.
Without glancing at Tina she moved to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator.
“How was your workout Tina joined her in the kitchen” .Hope today's Mr admirer was hot, arrrhgh she licked her lips in the process.
“Excuse me”, Josephine made to move out of the kitchen, her workout boots now in her hands.
“Don't be like that love, are you still mad”? I Am sorry bestie .
“Not now” , Josephine placed a hand up to prevent Tina from coming close, let me pass.
“Not until I am forgiven” .You know what, I baked your favorite,Tina said it in a sing song voice .
“I'm not hungry”.
“b***h, have a good look at it”. Tina placed it on Josephine's hands. Red velvet, I baked it specially on a friday night just for you. When I should have gone clubbing, gal i deserve a reward.
“Knowing that you missed your crazy clubbing makes me feel so good. Mmhhh, it tastes so good, You're forgiven..
“I needed to cool my head so I went to the gym and I saw Richard again” , Josephine started the chitchat.
“You mean the f*****g stalker”, what did he want this time?
He said he wanted to talk and I agreed , he isn't so bad after all.
“Goodluck with that” , Tina added taking a large chunk of the cake.
You know I talked to my manager yesterday and he says that i have a right to an effective interview that includes me demonstrating. He suggested that i return to Mr Anthony's office. I am thinking of going next tuesday.
“I'll come with you” .
Okay.
…
Josephine and Tina were making t****k videos while waiting for their turn to see the CEO.
It's about to be our turn, Josephine watched as a woman passed them.
Are you ready ? Tina asked adjusting the hair that struck out of her bun.
Not really, I am not sure this- you coming with me is wise.
I take it you are scared, that I for once am all covered b***h. Tina pouted as she talked.
Josephine hesitates before giving into the laughter making Tina smile too.
“Chloe Sanders”, the boss sends for you the young man called out.
“Thank you” , Tina smiled into his face.
“Chloe Sanders...you, he stopped mid sentence when he saw her.
“Hello sir” , Josephine entered behind Tina and sat on the chair.
You have a special information for my company?.
Josephine looked at Tina who gave her wink that suggested she lied to get them into the office .
“Sir, I received a test saying I was rejected”.
“Alright”.
“At least, I am entitled to a proper interview” .
“We have a strict requirement for considerations, you didn't make the cut”.
“How would you know that if you didn't even see me on the ring” . Josephine raised her tone at the CEO.
Tina thought of how best to join the discussion and not add to the rising anger.
She then suddenly blurted out “She is the very best, Really she's that good too”. I bet your female wrestlers don't know what's coming for them .
“All that is basic,I desire people who can draw people and money to this company. I honestly don't think you could do that” , Mr Anthony looked at her.
Tina challenged him “I would forgive you for not noticing the gold” . You might be a genius in making tons of money but you certainly don't know opportunity when it comes around.Tina shook her head as she dictated to the CEO.
Tina could feel it, her words had made an impact in Mr Anthony's mind, He was looking expectantly at her .
She gave a half smile before adding You've never had a show in the heart of Africa , nor even in the biggest country in West africa -Nigeria.
As you may not have known afro beats mainly Nigerian artists have stomped the world and bagging major award nominations. You can see there commitment even in sport races a Nigerian, bagged the worlds records.
“Straight to the point the CEO cautioned Tina, his face mean and intolerant of her babbles..
“The only industry luckily not stomped is wrestling. So before they get noticed in the wrestling world,your company can form an alliance by having one of them promoted. Plus with a population like theirs equates to more money for you” .
“You sharp but, I've got a more brillant idea”.
The CEO pressed a button on a phone on top of his desk and the young man who had earlier ushered the lady's came in.
“Postpone my schedule for today. Talk to the head scriptwriter to prepare the document we spoke about, bring it to the training room”.
“Follow me, he ordered the ladies”.
He opened a door which lead to another door, then finally a room filled with all kind of training equipments from various weight lifters to a boxing ring at the far end of the room.
“You're ready right?".
Josephine made to ask a question but instead responded “Yes sire”.
The CEO strolled in with the two best friends. Suddenly,the once noisy room became silent and everyone stopped their activities and looked up.
A man with a wristwatch in hand who obviously was the coach came to meet with the CEO after a brief discussion with him.
The CEO said, “ I see you have been training them hard, I want your best student in the ring” .
He made an eye contact with Josephine,who understood what was expected of her. She stripped of her jacket therefore leaving her on a white singlet paired with trousers.
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