CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

Muhammad's POV

Tuesday the 20th of August.

*alarm clock jingling "huh, another day another drama am I right?" I made an inside joke that wasn't even inside nor was it a joke as I sat up on my bed.

"In the name of Allah," I said as I carried myself off my bed into the bathroom to go get ready for work today again, the fine was just last 6 am but I has a few things to do before resuming duty so I had to go in early today maybe an hour early though even if that sounds impossible but still I just had to try my best.

I did my daily routine as usual as I went out of the apartment into the cab that always took me to work the road was free today and it either was a coincidence which I think it was not that or it was because of the time I was going to work and it seems to be because of the time am going to work.

"Thanks," I said as I came down from the vehicle I squeezed a thousand naira note on his palm before I continued to walk towards the firm.

"Good morning sir" the gatekeeper greeted me as I walked through the gate.

"Good morning" I retorted his greeting as I continued walking.

"Good morning sir" the clerk also greeted me, was something going on that I did not notice these people never greeted me ever and today they just started greeting me like am some kind of important person.

Wait I just remembered something "I didn't read the letter I was handed yesterday, now where did I keep it?" I questioned myself as I looked at my pocket to see if it was still there and yes I felt its presence, I should quickly go up and get some alone time to read this on my own besides the time is just past seven nothing to worry about.

Dear Muhammed,

You have been appointed as the next Editor in the chief executive officer of the NNB news firm you should resume your post on Tuesday the 20th of August, if you have any complaints or questions contact www.nnb.gov ng.com. Thank you.

The letter read I don't know but something about it felt so formal and informal at the same time, now why was I appointed as the editor of the firm and what happened to the last one? I don't get what is going on but I guess I would find everything out very soon, no wonder everyone was giving me some kind of respect that I felt I did not deserve one way or the other.

Okay, let me get my shit together and go to the editor in chief's office I mean the former editor in the chief's office am I, right? I told a nasty joke that wasn't even funny, as I stood up from the bench I was seated on as began to walk to his office.

"Good morning sir" I greeted as I barged into his office without even knocking I guess this was it now since it was no longer his office.

"Good morning sir, I should be the one greeting you," he said as he indicated for me to get seated on one of the seats.

He continued "so what did I do you get this very wonderful welcome today?" I knew he was being sarcastic for sure there was nothing in his tone that sounded happy, he glared at me in a way as he moved across the room packing his things.

"Now was this what you wanted?" He asked.

I looked at him in total confusion as to what was going on right now I don't even understand what exactly is going on "am sorry I don't understand what you are talking about" I looked at him with confusion written all over my face.

"I knew this was going to happen when I saw you working in the firm but I did not know that it would be this soon," he said, what was he talking about? I never knew that I was some kind of chosen one or something like that.

"What?" I was still confused as hell and I never wanted to come here it was my dad that made me... It was my dad that made me do this, so was this part of the plan I mean how did he know that I am going to be appointed to a higher post, did my dad know this?

"What exactly are you talking about?" I said calmly as I tried to keep him calm at least for him to explain something to me.

"Don't pretend as if you do not know anything about this?" he said as he banged his hand on the wall.

"What exactly are you talking about?" I asked again.

"Your father did.." He was cut shut as the door opened.

"There would be no need for that today, you are a very incompetent worker that's all you adulterate most of the news that's all this has nothing to do with family," the head of the firm said as he barged into the office.

He continued " you should get your things and leave while you still can" I was so confused during this encounter I taught both of them were very close and now what is happening to the firm? Conflict? I never knew something like this can happen.

"What is going on now? I am confused" I stated as I stood up from the chair that I was seated in.

"Nothing for you to worry about" he started as he pointed towards the door for him to leave.

"Yeah, nothing for you to worry about for now," the chief of staff said as he finished packing all his belongings as left the office.

"Goodbye Muhammad," he said in an angry tone as he walked out of the office.

"Don't worry about him soon" the in charge assured me.