CHAPTER 7Wura did not start working for Alhaja immediately. She spent most of her time indoors for the first week, except when she went to hang out with Kola. But when she got tired of staying at home, she told her aunt that she would be starting work the following Monday. Alhaja’s shop, M & K Fashions, was conveniently located in a shopping plaza in Surulere. Even though there was nothing special about the name of her business, Alhaja’s shop stood out from the five other businesses located in the same plaza for the simple reason that Alhaja took customer service very seriously. She had learned by trial and error that people bought goods and remained loyal customers based on the relationship they had with the seller. So, she made every effort to build and develop good relationships with

