Poor maid

Days turned weeks and weeks turned months.

I was in the balcony washing clothes when I heard my phone ringing

Hello who's this

Heya it's Quadri the guy you gave your number few weeks ago in the boutique.

Oh Hi Quadri it's been a while I didn't hear from you again since then

Yeah I'm so sorry dear I was out of town after that day and I lost my phone.

That's so sad I'm sorry for the lost.

Its okay dear I've gotten a new one Xup I visited the boutique and saw someone else ain't you working there anymore?

Yes I had an accommodation issue and couldn't keep up with my job.

Oh that's so sad,, so where do you live now?

I leave in the city.

Amazing who are you staying with?

I heard of a house maid job that comes with an accommodation so I fit in since I was homeless.

Oh that's okay for a start but are sure you. .. Dule!!!!!!!! Sorry I'll have to go that's my boss calling Dule said as she quickly dropped the phone and dashed to the living room.

I heard you talking on the phone Ms Agnes said in a loud voice

Sorry ma Dule bowed in obeisances.

sorry for yourself ms Agnes said in a very harsh tone get out of my present and continue wasting those clothes make sure you wash them properly.

Dule immediately went back to the balcony to continue washing the clothes.

She called her just to stop her from talking to someone on the phone.

Ever since I came to this house this woman has never been nice to me Dule said in her mind as tears roll down her cheek.

After washing the cloths she went inside to clean the house it was a duplex with twelve rooms and two pallor before she finished the washing and cleaning of the house was already few minutes to 2pm

She went to start to the kitche to preparing food that the children will eat as soon as they come back from school.

Before she was done cooking the children came back from school they drow there school bags at her and ran upstairs she picked them up and followed them promptly to give them a bath then gave them their lounch to eat

After eating she assisted them with there assignments and followed them to the playground to play before they where back from the play ground it was already pass six she gave them another shower and dinner then took them to bed to tell them a bedtime story before they slept of.

This is Dule's normal daily routine

She takes care of 4 children it wasn't really an easy tax but she kept her heads up cause she was really trying to save up money for her university.

The next day while Dule went to the merket to buy some stuffs for the house

She saw a friend who lives in her street from her old house. Hey good morning Esther Dule greated as she tapped her on the shoulder

how you doing it's been a while Ester respond

I'm doing great Dule said with a huge smile on her face as they hugged each other's.

What are you doing here? Esther asked

I came to buy some food Items for the house

you leave here now I asked in amaze to her.

Yes what about you?

Yes, I said trying not to say anything further.

okay you moved out of your old house? Wow that's nice.

I didn't move out I interrupted I was chased out by the owner of the land space I was I bult my Cobin, cause I refused becoming his mistress he even laid to me that he wanted to start construction Dule said sadly.

Oh that's so sad Esther replied sympathising me

Its fine I'm over it.

I have a new job now I replied with a smile

I didn't want to start explaining everything I'm going through for her cause even if I do there is notthing she can do about it so it's of no point.

I'm pretty good at keeping my problems to myself.

Okay we'll talk next time Esther Dule said as she left her to quickly buy some stuffs and head home.

When she got home she realized that there her lots of missed calls on her phone who could have called me this much...

Oh its Quadri, Dule called back immediately

Helloo good afternoon Quadri

Good afternoon Dule how are you doing?

I've been calling

Yeah I was so busy in the market that I didn't realize my phone was ringing

Hmm I see this your work seems to be stressing the hell out of you?

Yes it's stressful but not something I can't do.

Okay I have a job Opportunity for you if you don't mind Quadri said rapidly

Oh what's the nature of the job Dule asked trying not to sound desperate

I have a friend that is looking for an office assistant

I believe you can fit in since you can read and write and it just requires only your middle school certificate.

Oh that's nice tomorrow is my day off I'll come for the interview by 8am is that okay?

I'll talk to him about it. but I want you to always know that I'm at your interest

Feel free to call me anytime you need any help and the call ended

Dule immediately started preparing the things she brought from the merket with the consciousness that she's behind time and she will be in big trouble if the children comes back from school and food is not yet ready.

It was already few minutes pass 9am Dule was still sitting in the reception waiting for the interviewer

She was wearing the red gown Mr Adegini bought for her with the shoes and she also wore the wig,

That was the first time she's putting that cloth on her body.

She was really nervous

Its her first time of applying for a job in a regulated company after she finished secondary school she has been working in the boutique before the house maid job.

Someone called her name from one of the office and she quickly went inside.

Good morning Sir she greeded in obeisances.

Good morning the man replied in amaze by her beauty.

After the interview conversation

Mr Odeku shook her hand and gave her a assuring smile. See you tomorrow he said and lead her to the extreme. On her way out she saw Quadri and was startle

Quadri hurried up and gave her a warm hug.

Dule was really surprise to see Quadri here.

I thought you where in the country side she asked

Puzzly

Yes but I was actually planning on coming back tomorrow but rescheduled my plans to today

I don't want to miss the chance of seeing you

He said with such an adorable smile that melted my heart.

By the way would you like to know where I live?

Maybe some other time I replied without thinking about it.

I've never visited a guy in his house before

I said sincerely.

But there's always a first time

I'm just 18

Common you are a big girl, I don't bite he said with a pleading look it's just to sit down and shoot the breeze nothing serious

Okay if you say so

I'll follow you. I said uncertainly.