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Mudathir Abdul Hafiz
Shoe making @ Dutse
Abuja, Nigeria
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Apr 27, 2025 15:01p.m.
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<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>???? Babysitting His Crazy Kids ????</p><p><br></p><p>???? Episode 1 ????</p><p><br></p><p>???? ROSIANNA ????</p><p><br></p><p>“You’re fired!!.. take your things and get out of this building!” He gruffly spoke out as he chewed on his smoking pipe</p><p><br></p><p>What? No no.. this isn’t happening.</p><p><br></p><p>“Sir please.. ” I instantly fell on my knees and began to plead</p><p><br></p><p>This job is my only hope. My mom needs treatment and this is the only source of livelihood for the both of us.</p><p><br></p><p>“You already heard me Rosianna..I do not have to repeat myself do I? You’re always late for work and could you please check the time for me?”</p><p><br></p><p>He turned to look at me with an eye roll.</p><p><br></p><p>“It-It’s past ten.. sir” my voice low..</p><p>I’m madly late.</p><p><br></p><p>“And when are you supposed to resume work doll?”</p><p>He furrowed his brow at me. His stares so intense.</p><p><br></p><p>“E..Eight” I stuttered.</p><p><br></p><p>“Its not my fault sir.. my mom’s condition got so bad today and I had to rush down to a chemist to buy her medications. She’s so sick and she…</p><p><br></p><p>“Explain sh•t from now till tomorrow, I still don’t give a Fvck!</p><p>This is a public service where people troop in at any time to quench their taste. You don’t need to keep them hungry because your sick mother needs attention.”</p><p><br></p><p>“Sir please… I need this job.. I’m really sorry for messing up..”</p><p>Tears trickled down my cheeks. I held myself hard consciously from breaking down in his office.</p><p><br></p><p>“If you really need this job, …” He smirked… “You know what to do”</p><p><br></p><p>Oh not again!</p><p>“Sorry… You know I can’t.. please.. I..</p><p><br></p><p>“If you can’t, get out of my office now!!”</p><p>He thundered.</p><p><br></p><p>My lips parted as I gasped in shock.</p><p><br></p><p>What he’s asking of me is too much. I can’t…!</p><p><br></p><p>I slowly walked out of his office in tears.. i pulled off my uniform and began packing my few things as most of the girls stared at me with sympathy.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s barely two months I worked here and I’m getting fired already.</p><p>Jeez! Can my life get any worse?</p><p><br></p><p>” Anna…”</p><p>Vickie tapped my shoulder lightly.</p><p><br></p><p>“Hey…” I looked up at her..</p><p>Vickie is the nicest person in this place and only she knows my plight.</p><p><br></p><p>“I’m sorry you got fired. ” She spoke out..</p><p><br></p><p>Her eyes cloaked with so much pity for me.</p><p><br></p><p>I hate it when people look at me with such eye.. it doesn’t help situations. It only makes me cry more.</p><p><br></p><p>“It’s okay.. you gonna make me cry..” I wiped off the tears that welled my lid.</p><p><br></p><p>“Take..” she squeezed a note into my hand..</p><p><br></p><p>“It’s not much ….”</p><p><br></p><p>“Oh my! Vickie!” I gasped at the sight.</p><p><br></p><p>“Manage it for yourself and mom.. she needs you to be stronger now . ”</p><p><br></p><p>“Oh thank you” I hugged her passionately..</p><p><br></p><p>“I’m gonna miss you” I cried.</p><p><br></p><p>“Me too… You could at least, Wait outside a little Incase the boss changes his mind. Who knows? He might just be having a bad morning.”</p><p><br></p><p>I broke from her and looked straight into her face.</p><p><br></p><p>“You think so?” A pinch of hope in my voice.</p><p><br></p><p>“I guess… Just wait outside please. He’ll definitely know how serious you are about the Job”</p><p><br></p><p>I think she’s making a point..</p><p><br></p><p>“Okay.. ” I breathe out in uncertainty as I picked my few things ..</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll wait outside a little while.</p><p><br></p><p>????5 Hours Later????</p><p><br></p><p>I kept waiting under the drizzling rainpour.</p><p>I felt a little soaked and began to shiver.</p><p>Mr Dean came out about twelve times only to ignore me and do whatever he’s doing.</p><p><br></p><p>He’s so mean!</p><p><br></p><p>I can’t sell my body to such a person.</p><p>Yeah I got killer curves that could make a man drool anytime of the day and a pretty face too.</p><p><br></p><p>Most times I’m forced to hate the way I look cause it brings so much attention — attention From s£x-minded freaks.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ve stayed here long enough. The sun gradually started coming out. As it Ray’s shone Through the environment.</p><p><br></p><p>I picked up my things and began to slowly walk away.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll have to trek a mile before I get to my destination..</p><p><br></p><p>Mr Dean doesn’t consider the distance whenever he tries to scold me for late coming.</p><p><br></p><p>The drizzling slowly subsided as the sun came into force. But the ground was a bit muddy with dirty water.</p><p><br></p><p>One has to be pretty careful so you don’t fall into the stinky Mud..</p><p><br></p><p>I was so lost in my thoughts that I didnt see the incoming vehicle.</p><p><br></p><p>It drove fast past me and splashed the dirty water on me.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh crap! What the…?</p><p><br></p><p>I almost fell down at the sudden swiftness at which it drove past me.. I released my hand trying to hold my stamina.. and as a result, I unconsciously let go of the money which Vickie gave to me and the wind blew it away to the busy road.</p><p><br></p><p>“No…” I gasped in tears..</p><p>In a haste to get it, I was gripped by a strong arm.</p><p><br></p><p>“Forget the money.. I’ll refund it.. By the way, I’m sorry for splashing dirt on you.”</p><p>He spoke out in a nice and calm tone. His voice deep.</p><p><br></p><p>I wriggled myself from his touch as tears slide down my face..</p><p>“It’s okay..” I slowly nodded..</p><p><br></p><p>“Why the tears? Hope I didn’t hurt you .?”</p><p><br></p><p>“No… It’s just… My money. That was the last cash with me and .</p><p><br></p><p>“How much was it?”</p><p><br></p><p>“A hundred dollar..” I slowly replied.</p><p><br></p><p>“I’ll refund with a thousand. Get in the car. I’m really sorry for the mess.”</p><p><br></p><p>A thousand what? My mouth dropped open.. and I quickly closed it back in embarrassment.</p><p><br></p><p>“Come along..” he took my stuff from me and was about walking away..</p><p><br></p><p>“Who are you? And why are you nice?”</p><p><br></p><p>Please God it shouldn’t be what I’m thinking. He definitely shouldn’t be after what he’s seeing in me .</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t trust the kindly gestures of men now adays.. most doesn’t mean well.</p><p><br></p><p>“Call me David Romero. And I’m not nice.. I’m just trying to correct my wrong. I ruined your dress and made you loose your money. I got to pay for that..”</p><p><br></p><p>He smiled in a cute way as he led me towards his car.</p><p><br></p><p>“Don’t be scared.. I won’t waste your Time. I was actually on my way to pick up my kids from school.. ”</p><p><br></p><p>So he’s married?</p><p>My mood slightly fell.. all the nice persons seems to be taken.</p><p><br></p><p>“Why not go pick them up from school first.. they must be waiting..”</p><p><br></p><p>“Hell yeah. They are madly waiting for Daddy.. but can you wait that much?” He asked.</p><p><br></p><p>“Yeah.. they are your kids and they need attention. You could just drop me off without shopping.. I wouldn’t want to waste their time.. ”</p><p><br></p><p>He’s married.. I don’t need to feel too comfortable with him. We could just go pick up his kids and he’ll drop me off after that.</p><p><br></p><p>“Okay… Let’s ride to school then” he smiled as he drove back into the highway.</p><p><br></p><p>His kids must be really good looking as he is..</p><p>They must be Adorable.</p><p>Can’t wait to see them</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Like, comment, tip </p><p><br></p><p>Next episode by tomorrow</p>
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