Chapter 2 Employed

• *Hazel*
• A smile appeared on my face.
• "Why did they ask me to come today in the first place, I pray I won't go back the same way I would go tomorrow. I am very happy right now".
• I gathered courage as I head back to the sitting room, I sat down, I held her hand. "I am sorry for lying to you, I wasn't offered a job". I broke the news flinching my head on the chair.
• What! she exclaimed, opening wide her mouth, Why did you have to lie to me.
• "I am sorry, I wasn't even given the chance to be interviewed". I said pouting.
• "Start talking". She said, giving me the look "Don't lie".
• I went to the receptionist when I got there...
• "Unbelievable, you did all that". she said laughing hard.
• "He looked down on me, he doesn't know the stuff I am made of. He thinks he can do that and go Scott free impossible, I hate being cheated on".
• "I love the way you dealt with him, next time he won't dare mess with any person name HAZEL". she stressed my name laughing.
• "Why did you have to stress my name, did I do anything wrong to him, he brought it upon himself, anyways I wish we don't cross paths ever again".
• "What if you did cross paths what will you do". She asked still laughing.
• "Don't know yet but I will do something hilarious to him". I said and we both laughed.
• I remembered where I worked last few months, I sacked myself.
• My boss is a rude fellow. she has a bad mouth. so one day, she asked me to bring her some water, I went to bring it for her on getting there, she said why would I use my dirty hand to touch her water, she started emptying the water on my body, I patiently allow her to finish, I went inside to bring buckets of water, then I emptied it on her, everybody was amazed by this.
• "She shouldn't have done this to her boss".
• "She has no regard for anybody".
• "She is very rude".
• People started saying, but I careless.
• "You are sacked". she said, looking her messed body.
• "I sacked myself already, you this old fat ugly woman". I said.
• She gasped, my co workers and the customers started laughing, she left there in shame.
• She is not actually old, she is in her early 40's, she always dress like an old woman, always on green lipstick, she sucks. I went into the store to get my bag then I left her store. That was two years ago.
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• *In the Morning*
• "Sleepy heady wake up". I heard a faint voice disturbing my sleep.
• "Wake up". She shouted, shaking me off my sleep.
• I don't think she is ready to stand up. Anita went into the kitchen. Her eyes went straight to the hot water in the kettle. hmmm this is a great idea. She emptied some hot water in a glass cup, She took it to the room.
• She gently raised one of Hazel's finger, She dipped it into the hot water.
• "Ahhhhhhh, my hand is burning". Hazel shouted jumping out from the bed.
• Anita started laughing, I thought you won't wake up.
• "Are you crazy, you almost paralyze my finger". She said blowing some air on it.
• "Forget about all this. Look at the time". Anita said, pointing to the wall clock.
• "Holy Cetten, I totally over slept". I said coming down from the bed wearing my bathroom slippers.
• "Why won't you, you broke the alarm". She scoffed.
• "Just shut up and leave. She said, rushing into the bathroom".
• Anita left laughing hard. She will never change. Hazel smirked.
• I checked myself in the mirror. "I look good". I said, as I looked at the white plain shirt and the black skirt I wore.
• "I think I dress corporately enough". I said scrutinizing my dress. "It's perfect".
• "I am running late". I grabbed her hand bag from the bed. I started rushing out as if she is being chased.
• "Hazel, Hazel come eat something before you go". Anita called from the kitchen.
• "No I can't have anything I am late already". I said heading to the door.
• "Here have some cookies". Anita rushed to me.
• "Thanks so much". I appreciated collecting it from her with a smile.
• "Don't fight with anyone, you know there is no job vacancy anywhere else". Anita screamed.
• "I have heard you, no to fighting today but if anyone mess with me, that person will be seriously dealt with". I yelled leaving the house.
• *******
• I waved at the passing taxi cars but they won't stop. After some minutes of waving at them, one finally stopped. "Thank God". I muttered.
• "Where to ma'am". The driver asked.
• "To M&K Company. I replied not knowing maybe he knows there, to my greatest surprise. He said I should hop in, which I did.
• Minutes later
• "We are here Ma'am". he said, stopping the car.
• "I came out of the taxi walking away".
• "Ma'am you haven't paid me". He said making me to stop.
• " Oh I am sorry". I apologized opening my bag, I brought out my purse, bringing out some cash from it, I handed it over to him. He zoomed off.
• I looked up. I saw a big signboard with the name of the company written boldly on it. I walked in gracefully. I looked around the compound in veneration. The compound is decorated with beautiful flowers of all kinds, colourful and attractive paintings on the wall bringing out the beauty of the design. I also noticed a lot of cars is being parked in the premises. I also saw staffs corporately dressed. I didn't take my time to view the beautification of this company yesterday.
• I walked into the premises. I went to the receptionist..." Good morning Ma" I asked placing my hands on the counter.
• She put up her head, "Good morning Miss, how may I help you. She said with a full smile.
• "I am here for the interview" I replied politely.
• "Take the lift to the last floor, after coming out you will go to the office by your left, that is the boss's office and that's where it is taking place". She explained demonstrating with her hands.
• "Thank you". I said winking at her and heading to the lift.
• "This lady is crazy". I heard the lady said.
• "That's my second name" . I snapped back.
• I entered the lift, I pressed the button, it took me to the last floor, I came out, I took the left turn, as directed.
• "Lord please help me". I prayed, I opened the door. The first thing that caught my attention was a chair backing me, I saw a guy with browish hair like the person I slapped yesterday. He can't be the one. I shook my head in doubt.
• "Good morning Sir" I greeted. The person turned his face to me. This face looked familiar. It registered into my brain who he was.
• "Youuuuu"...We said in unison.
• "Are you the boss here". I asked with fear registered on my face.
• "Yes I am". He said proudly. Perhaps, are you here for the interview or you are here for question and answer?" He asked frowning his face.
• "I am here for the interview". I replied rolling my eyes.
• " Miss" ... He said trying to remember my name. "Hazel, that's my name" I cut in.
• I have given up already, he won't give me a job here. I am just waisting my time staying here any longer. A guy walked in.
• "Hey, Mark, how are you". He greeted walking towards him. Wow incredible his name his Mark no wonder all Mark are arrogant, I hate him already.
• "Are you offering me a job here, yes or no" I finally spoke up expecting an answer from him.
• Who does she think she is. How dare she talk back at me,who gave her a lot of encouragements. I will have to employ her to make her life miserable. Mark thought.
• "I think it is a no, I will be taking my leave". I concluded walking towards the door.
• "You are employed". He said all of a sudden
• "Employed????" . I repeated in surprise.
• "You will start immediately. Jack please show her to her office, after that Jack you will report here while Chris Hazel get me a cup of coffee". He said burying his head on the laptop before him.
• "Okay I will be back". Jack said.
• *Mark*
• "Hey Mark, do you know her from somewhere?". Jack asked sitting down.
• "Why are you asking?". I replied with a question.
• "Mark why did you employ her...There must be a reason for it. Jack asked.
• "I employ her to make her suffer. She can't go Scott free with what she did to me, she will pay for it". I said with a devilish smile appearing on my face. Then she walked in.
• "Sir here is your coffee". She said stretching it out to me. I collected it, I sipped and spue it out. "Too sugary". I commented. "Do you want me to be a diabetic patient. Go get me another one".
• She ran off to get it. I laughed. "you see I am enjoying the game already, watch and see, you won't last here. He laughed again.
• "What is the matter here, I don't seems to understand". Jack sounded in confusion.
• "She is the girl I told you about yesterday" I replied in a lower tone.
• "You can't be serious, you meant she is the girl who"...
• "Don't even dare finish that sentence". I cut in
• She rushed in again. Once again, I sipped the coffee, it is too cold, we are in the morning. Do you want me to catch cold". I yelled at her.
• "I am sorry Sir". I apologized heading out immediately.
• "She is as gentle as a dove" Jack said laughing hard. I removed my hands from the laptop.
• "She is with the look on her face but inwardly she is not". I returned to my typing after replying him.
• "What's wrong with him, I think he is intentionally doing this to me. I pray this will the last time I will be getting it for him". I sigh, running off again.
• "It is too hot, do you want to burn down my tongue, go get me another one". He screamed.
• "I will surprise you. Oh God my legs are hurting now. I actually put on heels, I hate heels. I put it on because of this useless human being, an Ideal struck my mind, I laughed to myself leaving.
• Truth to be told, you are being hard on this girl. I said facing him.
• "She deserves it" I scoffed.
• In the lift, no one was with me, I put some spices into the coffee and pour my spit in it. I stir it together... I walked in boldly.
• "I hope this one is perfect". Mark asked with Jack staring at me.
• "Yes sir, I said bowing" He shook his head.
• "That's strange". I muttered.
• Ah!!!!, my tongue, water, water, I cried, Jack got him some water. We started laughing.
• "I thought you can see everything going on in your company. So sad you have to suffer for all your smartness fish brain". I said laughing again.
• What did she just called me fish brain. She thinks she is the smartest. I will show her the stuff I am made of". I chuckled.
• "I like you already can we be friends". Jack said.
• "Yes we are". I said shaking hands with him
• "Miss Chris Hazel". Mark called after he has returned to his sanity.
• "Can you please stop calling my full name my name is Hazel". I corrected rolling my eyes.
• "Miss Chris Hazel". He called again. Some people can never take to their corrections never. I said underneath.
• I heard but I decided to ignore her instead. He continued. I want all the files on your table to be worked on, you must finish everything today. He said with a dangerous look, I left without saying a word.
• Jack who has being observing them, finally spoke up.
• "Mark, I thought that work is for three workers, why giving it to her alone". Jack asked.
• "She started it. let's see how it goes".
• "I still feels the work is weigh too much for her. Do you want her to regret her first day at work?. Jack said showing some concern.
• That's exactly what I want. Mark said bluntly.
• "He is as stubborn as ever". Jack said walking out
• M&K Company is owned by Mark and Jack's families, they did that in order to make the bond between them wax stronger. They are both bosses who understands each other, but they seems not to agree together on Hazel's matter.
• Lunch Time
• "Aaaaaa". Hazel yawned. I am famished right now, I need to go for lunch before I dies here. she said, getting up from her sit. She separates the files apart.
• "She doesn't know Jack was looking at her through the transparent glass. She went out of her office, going to a direction not known to her. Holy Cetten don't know the way here.
• "Excuse me young lady can you show me to the cafeteria. She asked one of her co workers.
• "Go straight down then you will turn to your left". She directed.
• Hazel started walking without thanking the woman. All of a sudden, she felt a cold hand on her arm.she turned immediately.
• "Have you finished those files". Jack asked coldly.
• "No I haven't, she replied"... "Where are you going to?". He asked.
• "I want to go and have my lunch when am done I will go and finish it up". She replied innocently. Just then her stomach rumbles.
• Why did you have to embarrass me in front of him, you always fumble. She thought.
• A smile appear on his face. "Go back to finish those files and if you are not done before closing time, then you will have to stay over to finish it okay". He yelled with the smile disappearing from his face immediately. He left.
• "Is he not tired of yelling?. Oh Gosh, I will have to stay hungry for the rest of the day. I am damn hungry. I cried. I hate you grumpy. I stamped my feet on the tiles.
• That's the name I gave to him. I don't care whether he likes it or not. I walked back to my office sadly.
• I can't stay hungry for the rest of the day I may die. What if I call Jack. A smile appeared on my face. I don't have his number and I don't know where he is, I think I should check Mr grumpy' s office.
• I stood up... I went into his office. I saw some files on the table. He is so obsessed about his work.
• "Hi boss". I greeted Mark.
• "What are you doing here". He yelled without looking up.
• "There is no reason for you to yell at me I came to check on you, hope you are fine". I asked forcing a smile on my face.
• "How dare you talk to me that way". I said angrily.
• "Whoa, whoa, don't get yourself worked up, you look ugly when you get angry". I snapped back at him.
• "What kind of girl is this". I thought letting out a smile
• And I love dareing. That's one of my hobbies. Just then Jack came in.
• "My good friend is here, can we go for lunch, I am very hungry".I said pouting like a puppy.
• "Okay let's go. Mark I will be back". Jack said exiting the office with her.
• This girl is driving me naught. I gave her an order and she violated it. I will teach her a lesson she would never forget in her entire life, I thought, squeezing the pen I was holding.