Fate

CHAPTER FOUR

6:00 in the morning, Jim was up already watching Assassin Creed. He sat up from the chair and reached for the newspaper on the table for a quick run-through.

A card fell off from the newspaper, he looked at it and picked it up, he remembered that it was Tade that gave it to him.

"Diploma Group" Jim read out.

"I think I've heard of it... hmm" Jim said as he dropped it on table. His mind kept reflecting on the card.

"I should just go and apply... It won't hurt. There are literally no jobs this days and I better try this one out" Jim decided and immediately headed to his bathroom to bath.

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At exactly 7:20am Jim arrived at the company. It was a picture of luxury. Jim was still outside adoring the place. "The owner must have invested much to erect such luxury. It's better than the other place I came out from" Jim mumbled in his mouth and mopped like a little primitive adventurer.

"Good morning sir, how may we help you?" A man whom Jim suspected to be the security man asked.

"Good morning. I'm Jim and I'm here to apply for a job" Jim said.

"Well I'm sorry sir. Our company doesn't have any vacant positions, the position have all been filled. Maybe you check again by next year" the security man said.

"Sir I have qualifications, I mean excellent ones and I really need a job. I have a family to take care of please. I was recently sacked.. just let me go in and try my luck" One must say Jim had a degree in begging.

You mustn't let them know I opened the gate for you to apply for a job" The gateman warned as he opened the gate for Jim.

"I won't Sir. Thank you" Jim assured.

Jim walked in and noticed that everything was kept in order with beautiful artworks hung up on the wall. The secretary with smiles on her face walked up to Jim.

"Good morning sir.Welcome to Diploma group of companies,how may we help you sir" The lady asked.

"Good morning dear, well,I'm Jim and I'm looking for the owner of this institution"Jim came up with a quick lie.

"Does she have an appointment with you sir?" The lady asked.

I don't have to book an appointment with my sister "Jim lied.

"Oh sorry sir.. She is busy at the moment Sir" The lady was immediately interrupted.

"But it's urgent. She would be very happy to see me.It's urgent please" Jim said and almost giving the young lady a hard time.

"Well ehm...Ok,just go down straight you will see a door by your left tagged Director on it,then knock. Guess that will be all sir?" The lady asked.

"Definitely. Thank you"Jim thanked and walked straight immediately. "Pheww.. that was tough" The lady mumbled with a sigh of relief.

On getting to the said door, he took a deep breath and then knocked.

"Come in please" A female voice said from inside.

Jim quietly came in and closed the door behind him. The lady was backing Jim and looking out through the window.

"Good morning Ma" Jim greeted being nervous.

"I want some space and don't need any papers to sign now so please go back to work" She said still facing backwards.

"Ma..actually I'm an applicant looking for a job in your prestigious company" Jim said and now getting more nervous

"And my secretary didn't tell you I'm busy?" She asked appearing serious

"Ma please I have the necessary qualifications. I can handle an admin post" Jim begged

"And the place you worked before?" She asked

"Well..I was sacked.. Nepotism! My director wanted to put his sister in my position" Jim explained though he lied

"You lie? Why do you stammer?" She asked as Jim got tensed

"Noo I'm just nervous"Jim covered up

"You were sacked because you were incompetent" She said appearing strict

"No Ma. It was nepotism" Jim said

"Which post did you occupy?" She asked

"I was their administrative manager" Jim answered

"Admin manager? Well, I will challenge you for a month..like a probation and see what you've got..." She paused when she turned an both of them were like "you again?"

Jim felt disappointed as it was The-Train lady again

"Wait are you spying on me? Why are you here? Answer me at once!" The lady shouted angrily

I'm only here for a job. I didn't know that you own here because if I had known I won't have bothered coming please" Jim said sincerely

"Oh please spare me that fake story.You actually want me to believe that?" The lady asked with anger

"Seriously I didn't know I swear. Don't change your mind please. You know how hard it is to stay in this country without a job, consider me Ma" Jim begged and almost knelt down

"Why won't I throw you out! Is that suppose to be an opportunity? Just leave please! The lady said with an imperative gesture

This time Jim knelt down and almost cried

"Ma please I beg you don't see me as someone you've met before and I promise to abide by the rules and regulations of your company. Please" Jim begged as always. The lady was touched but she didn't show it

"See, I am your boss here and if you disrespect or try to talk to me as the girl you threw some stupid note at, I will punish you" The lady ordered with a stern look

"Yes ma I promise."Jim was immediately interrupted

"And remember! It's a month trial! " The lady reminded Jim who nodded in agreement. The lady looked at Jim and almost regretted why she gave him a trial unlike Jim who was all smiles as he was about to walk out of The lady's office

"Don't you think that I should know your name young man!?" The lady said and Jim turned immediately

"Oh sorry.. I'm Jim Ben and here are my paperwork" Jim said and dropped his CV on the table

" I'm Joan Travolta" Joan said and afterwards Jim left her office.