FIRST DAY AT WORK
THE DRAKE'S HUT
It was finally Monday. Damsel woke up early in order to get breakfast ready on time for Stephen and herself before going to work.
" hey...love, you got up so early, what is new...", Stephen asked, kissing her on the cheek.
" You know today is my first day at work and I don't want to be late. So I woke up early enough to be able to make breakfast for us."
" I'm happy for you. Congratulations on your first day..... "
" Thank you. Now sit down and let me serve you"
" alright..."
HOURS LATER
Damsel rushed down from the room, neatly dressed and ready to set off.
" how do I look,Steve...?", asked Damsel with a smile,spinning around.
" Gorgeous...just perfect....", Stephen complimented.
" Thanks honey.....got to go now...."
She picked her sewing items about to leave.
" wait...you can't carry that machine alone to work...its too heavy for you. I will escort you with it"
" No....no, honey, I will pick a cab. Just go to work, I'll be fine...."
" I insist dear. I want to see you off to work....no more excuses or you'll be late. "
He took the machine from him and led the way out.
" Steve....", she cried with a smile and followed him.
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THE WALTER'S MANSION
Leyla stood at the kitchen, setting the dining table. Daniel rushed down the stairs hastily, all set for work.
" Good morning... Leyla, I'm off to work now... see you later....", he uttered, strolling out of the kitchen.
" No...Dan....please wait...",she called, pulling back.
" Please....let's have breakfast together before you go...please. "
He looked at her reluctantly, distressed and sighed.
" Alright..... "
"Thank you...."
Leyla slowly led him to a chair and helped him sit. She served him and sat across the table, gazing at him in thoughts.
" Ain't you eating..? or you want me to leave..?", he queried.
" No...please don't, am eating.... ", she uttered nervously and begun eating.
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PRISY' S FASHION
Stephen and Damsel arrived at her work place. Stephen got down and opened Damsel's door for her.
" Come....on, let me help you...."
He slowly carried the machine from her laps.
" Careful dear..... ", said Damsel.
" Okay, now bring the rest of the items...."
They both marched to the shop.
Prisca sat on her desk, busily sewing with her back facing the entrance when Stephen and Damsel walked in.
" Good morning ma'am....", they chorused.
" Good morning.....", she replied, turning to face them.
" Oh....Stephen, Damsel....you came. Come, drop the machine over this table and settled in".
She directed Damsel to an empty desk a distance away from hers.
" Thank you, ma'am...."
Stephen placed the machine on the table and turned to Damsel.
" I've got to go now honey...promise you'll take good care of yourself... "
" yes dear, I promise I will and take care of yourself as well......"
She escorted him to the entrance and bid him farewell. Stephen hugged her and left.
Damsel settled in her desk and set all her things in place.
" Damsel.....kindly work on this cloth for me. Is for Mrs Leyla Walter, she'll come for it in the afternoon.... "
Prisca handed the cloth over to her.
" okay... ma'am...."
" I want a neat work please..... "
" Trust me with that...."
" Okay.... I'll be on my desk then. Let me know when you need anything... "
She nodded and started working on the cloth.
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THE WALTERS
Leyla stood at the hall, packing some books on the shelf when a ring from her phone suddenly interrupted. She dropped the book in and hands and rushed for the phone.
" hello ....Ley, what's up, what are you doing this afternoon...", a voice called from the other end.
" Nothing much...Dora, just packing some books..."
" Don't be so boring Leyla, come on ,let' s go shopping. Have you forgotten my birthday party is tonight.....?"
" Gosh...I almost forgot. I even took my fabric to Prisca' s shop for your birthday. I'm coming, you'll escort me there after the shopping."
" alright.... waiting for you...don't stay too long....."
" okay.....I'll be there in a blink, bye..."
She quickly rushed upstairs.
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Leyla got to Dora's house 20 minutes later. They had some snacks and later left for their shopping. After the shopping, Leyla and Dora drove off to Prisy's fashion for Leyla's dress.