Elena walked tiredly into her apartment.She had been working the whole day.As she entered the apartment,she tiredly dropped her bags on the couch and went to take a shower.The cold shower spray eased her pains a bit.And after the shower,she went to the kitchen and drew a food pack from the fridge.She microwaved it and brought it to the dining room.She was halfway through the food when her phone rang.She answered the call.
"Hey mom.She said.
"How did you know I was the one calling?Her mother asked.
"Because nobody else would call at 10:00 pm.
"Yeah, you are right about that.So how have you been doing since you got your new job?
"Not fine mom.
"How?
"Mom,I feel like quitting this job.
"Why?
"Mom it's taking my time.I don't have the energy and time to do things these days.It's just so tiring mom.
"I know, honey.Just keep on going okay?
"Mom,how do you expect me to keep going when I'm discouraged already?
"Elena.
"Mom.
"When you were discouraged about your first job,did I speak against it?
"No.
"When you found this new well paying job,did I speak against it?
"No mom.Why all these questions?
"Now let me pass a little wisdom to you,mother to child.You can't keep giving up just because you face difficulties in life.Life is not a bed of roses.Elena,do you understand what I just said?
Elene paused.Then the light bulb went on.Ooooh.She said.
"Now you get it.Her mum said.
"Elena.
"Mom.
"Don't quit that job.
The next day,Elena woke up feeling refreshed and energized.It was like all she needed was her mom's words.She hurried into the bathroom,got a shower and hurried back out to get dressed.Forty five minutes later,she was out of the apartment and she boarded a bus to work.
When she got in front of the skyscraper,she walked into it and immediately Amanda came to greet her.
"Hey bestie, what's up? Amanda asked with a smile.
"Good,and you?She replied.
"Feeling great.You look different today.Tell me what's going on?
"Nothing.
"What do you mean by nothing? Something is definitely up.
"Alright, alright,I called mom yesterday.
"Ok,then what happened?
"I told her about the stress I was going through and she advised me.
"Wait,you mean one piece of advice made you different today? Amanda asked with a puzzling look.
"Yeah.
"Wow,so happy for you.At least the old tired Elena is gone.
(Laughs).Are you trying to make fun of me?
"No.Why would I do that?
"Ok then, I have work to do.
"Alright, bestie.See you at lunch.
"Bye.
"Bye.
At Ray's organization,Betty is seen working tediously when Ray enters her office.She looks at him flirtingly.Ray is taken aback,but chooses to ignore.
"Hey,Betty.Ray said.
"Hi,prince charming.She said with a flirting smile.Ray is surprised but chooses to ignore it.
"Uh,I need you to do something for me.
"Anything for you, sweetheart.
"So,uh,Mark and sons need our help for some website making.And you are one of our best website developers.And,you guys are commencing work next week.So I need you and your team to get ready.
Betty took long in responding.
"Betty, Betty,hello.He said as he hit the table.
Betty jolted out of her reverie.Um,you were saying?
"I said I need you and your team to commence the Mark and sons project next week.
"Oh, okay.
"Good bye.He said as he walked out the door.
Betty stared at him and gave him a blow kiss.But he was already out of sight.
"How I wish he was mine.She said and started daydreaming about him.Unknown to her, Rachel already entered the office.Calling her name twice and seeing she didn't respond, Rachel hit the table.
"Why are you such a day spoiler?She said in anger as she came back to reality.
"How am I a day spoiler? Rachel asked.
"I was just in the middle of kissing Ray and then you chose to walk in and spoil the scene.
Rachel shook her head.You 're a cheap harlot.She said.
"Stop calling me that.She shouted in anger.I'm only in love and there is nothing wrong in falling in love.
"But not this love ,Betty.Can't you see that the guy doesn't like you?
"And how are you sure he doesn't?
"The signs, don't you notice them?He doesn't talk to you,he never approached you nor even wooed you for once.Just let him be or you risk losing your job.
"Now I see that you're a bad colleague.
"How? Rachel asked looking puzzled
"Because if you loved me as a colleague,you wouldn't be discouraging me rather you'd be encouraging me.And I see that you're discouraging me and I need no need of your encouragement.Get out of my office.
"Well don't say I didn't warn you.Racheal said with a warning look.
"Get out!Betty shouted.
Rachel stood up to go but turned back to her and said in anger.
"Don't come to me if he embarrasses you or you lose your job,cause I would be of no help to you.
And with these last words,she walked out of Betty's office in anger.
Back at Ray's office,Ray was in deep thought about what conspired between he and Betty minutes ago.
"Was Betty trying to flirt with me?He thought.If she was,she had better stop it.As he was in deep thought,Adam entered the office.
"Hey man, what's going on?Adam asked with a concerning look.
"Nothing.Just thinking about Rosetta.He lied.
"Bro,you've got to get that lady off your mind, she's gone already.
"Yeah,but she still lingers in my heart.
"Enough of this, I'm taking you out.You need a breath of fresh air.
The two friends got out of the building and went to the car.Adam slid unto the driver's seat,started the engine and drove to a nearby eatery.
Once inside the eatery,they ordered for some sausage rolls with some hamburgers and some pop soda.While they were eating,Ray couldn't peel his eyes off from a lady sitting closer to the window in front of them.Adam noticed this and smiled.
"Ray.He called.
"Hmmm.He replied still focused on the lady.
"What's going on?Why are you staring at her like that?
"I think I like her.
"You sure?
"Yeah,I've not been able to concentrate on my meal since we got here.
"Well if you do like her,go for it
"I'll try.But wait
"What?
"Do I look presentable like this?
"What are you saying? You look outstanding.
"Ok.
"Good luck,bro.
"Thank you.
Ray then approached the lady.
"Hi beautiful,do you mind if I sit next to you? He said.
The lady looked up at him and Ray's heart skipped a beat.She was so beautiful with emerald eyes and soft pink lips.Her hair was blonde and combed neatly and she wore it pushed behind her ears.
"Yeah,you can.She replied.
Ray sat down next to her and winked at Adam.Adam responded with another wink.
"Hey, I'm Ray.May I know your name?He said with a smile.
The lady smiled back.It's Ruby.She replied with a beautiful voice.
"Ruby,what a pleasant name given to an angel like you.
"Thank you.She gushed.
"Can I have your number?He said as he passed his phone to her.
"Sure she said as she accepted the phone from him.
While inputting her contact,Ray smiled at her.She returned it with another charming smile.Then she gave the phone back to him.
"Thank you.He said.
"You're welcome.She replied with another disarming smile that made Ray's head turn over.
"I'll call you.Ray said.
"I'll be expecting your call.She replied with another beautiful voice.
Ray smiled and went back to his seat with satisfaction.He'd call her .He reassured himself.