Samantha
Chapter one
I grew up without knowing who my parent were.
But life on the street is something I wouldn’t want to missed out. I grew up with Grandma Grace,that’s what all the children called her,and some other children.life there was fun ,no one to restrict your movement,the way other parents restrict their children.
My name is Samantha Ken,I have no I’m a graduate of University of Lagos,I studied marine engineering. Dont be surprised, Grandma made sure all of us went to school.
“Oh Lord, I’ll be late for the interview”.I sprang out of bed, rushing to the bathroom as usual it was filled up. “I wish to have my own apartment to myself”.I murmured
“That’s why you have to work”. Grandma said smiling at me
“I know grandma but it’s not easy to get a job out there”.I said
“why don’t you bath first,when you’re back we talk about it. Bella is out,go and bath”. Grandma said walking away
I rushed inside the bathroom.came out and dressed up before rushing out of the house.
Our house was far from the road,I had to trek a long distance. As you may know,I’m late for the interview already.
I reached the company quite very late,the receptionist wasn’t welcoming at all,at that point I knew I lost another job again.
I trekked out,one of the useless driver splash water on me, everything was ruined. That’s how my world turn a different direction.
Chapter two
“Good morning”the useless driver who splashed me water said
“What’s good about the morning,u splashing me water and ruining my dress”.I shouted angryly
“I’m really sorry”.he apologized
I didn’t reply,I just walk passed him,murmuring things I didn’t even understand myself.thats what I do when I’m angry.
The man kept following me, driving his car slowly.
I became scared, what if he’s a ritualist, looking for someone to take.I had to stop and see his next move.I didn’t want to bring trouble to grandma and the girls.
“Oga wetin you dey find”.I had to use pigin
“oh,she knows pigin”.he said in a mockery tone
“indeed I see you lack what to do with your time”.I responded harshly, about to walk away when he said “I have a job for you”.
“And how do you know I’m in need of a job”
“You just said it”He replied with a smirk
I felt anger rising in me,this man had the stupid guts to say rubbish to me because I actually need the job(I smirk).
“What’s the job all about?”I asked
“Get inside the car let’s discuss”.he said looking serious
I walk over to the passenger side,and step in
“I’m sorry we didn’t get on the right foot”.he said
I smirk, Nigerian the will never change.
“No problem”.I said faking a smile
“Tomorrow morning I’d come pick you at your place, and please be punctual”.he said
“You haven’t answered my question”.I told him
“which is?”he asked
Is this man serious.
“What’s the job all about?I asked again
“Tomorrow you’ll get to know”he said not smiling
It’s as if this man is truly a ritualist,let me come and be going.
“it’s okay,see sir I won’t do the job again,I can’t accept to do something I don’t know about,I’m not daft”.I said looking serious
“Think about it”he said ready to move his car
I stepped out,angry already. Nigeria is turning into something else.
I kept talking like a mad woman back to the house.
I went straight to bed,I didn’t want disturbance.i had to think.
“But what if the job pays well”I said loud to be heard
I slept off still thinking…
Chapter three
“Good morning everyone”. Susan shouted from the corridor
“Oh Lord! someone can’t have peace”I growled putting my head under the pillow
“Sam”. Susan called my name from the living room
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“What?”I asked angryly
“Someone’s here to see you”she said
“Someone?how? who?”I asked confused
“How’d I know, come down and see for yourself”.she said going outside
I had to rush downstairs and check
Boom!..it was Mr.Ritualist.
Wait!how did he know where I was staying.
“How did you know where I was staying?”I asked scared
“I told you I’d come pick you up”.he said smiling
It wasn’t funny again,I was scared
“I’m waiting,go wash up”he said sitting on our couch
I left to my room,wash up and return.
We left to God knows where.we drove finally,we stopped at a big duplex building,the sight was magnificent.
We were led inside.i still don’t know where I got the boldness from.
After being scanned,we entered a big office.
I was ask to sit down.
This is how I became a member of a company that deals with stealing.it wasn’t easy for me, and the was no going back immediately I entered that place,and to them I was the best .
I started going back late, grandma complained,and I was scared she’d get sick if I don’t stop the habit.
I tried many times to leave the company but it was difficult.
The once quiet and loving girl became something worst.my life became terrible.i couldn’t open up and tell grandma the job I was doing,I was ashamed of myself.i smoke and drink any slightest chance I get.
Chapter four
I was given an operation to steal from the senator,to me it was nothing, cause I’ve done worst.
I decided not to sleep at home that day.
Everything was planned for the night,I dressed up the way I was told to,a black bomshot and black crop top with black gladiator sandals,gold wig to disguise me,a fake tattoo on my neck and thigh, black lipstick.my look was dangerous,plus my light skin complexion.
I was drove to the venue,it was a club. As usual I did normal thing,till he noticed me and sent for me.i went ,my aim was just the money.i scanned everywhere, I knew the numbers of gaurds,and where to escape.
He booked a room for us, which I went with him.
The cameras weren’t hacked yet.which was not the plan.i almost ran mad,the plan was jux to drug him and get the money without being caught on camera but here I am staring at the man, when he ask me to undress.
I had to buy away time.
“Why don’t you wash up first”.I said giving him my best smile
“Alright love”.he said giving me a peck on the lips
Eheww…I feel so irritated already.
I had to do it my way.
I went out of the room with speed , trying to locate the camera room with the map I got.
When I reach the guards where there already.i had to pull another stunt which distracted them.i cut off the wires with plier.everywhere became dark .
I rushed back to the room and the man was already out .I felt so stupid.”what now?”i murmured to myself.
I realized the man was backing the where the money was ,I had to roll on the floor to the place,I was almost caught.when my hand touch his legs,he sprang up and jump on the bed, thinking it was rat.i used that opportunity and carried the money.going out was now another problem.
And I had to get out fast before the light comes back again.
At that same moment,his phone rang,I used that time to run out,that’s when he noticed someone was in the room with him.
Before he could raise alarm.i jumped off the window in the passage way.
Immediately light came up.i didn’t waste time running to the fence,I climbed and jump over.i sustain injuries.
I was so angry.i went back to the meeting hall to report.i threw the money at them and left to the house.it was late and I was to allow grandma see me this way.
Chapter five
“Young lady,where are you coming from?”grandma asked immediately I stepped into the house.
I didn’t know what to say,all I did was to cry and fall on the floor.
Grandma rushed to me,she scanned my injured body.
“who did this to you?”she asked at the venge of crying
“I did this to myself, grandma”.I said crying
“I don’t understand”.she looking confused
I had to open up and tell her everything.she was so angry with herself for not looking after me.she promised to sue them if they ever try to contact me.
And yes she kept to her promise.
My life gradually started going back to normal.i became the loving girl again.
I was called for an interview, which I went early and I got the job finally. I and everyone live happily ever after!!
