On their way to drop Evie, Darielle shared her thoughts concerning the solution to their problem.
However Evie tells her not to worry, God was in control. "Yes God is in control but He helps those that help themselves."she thought to herself.
Mom hadn't found a job yet she had to find a way to make earns meet by helping her. Mom deposited part payment of Evie's tuition fee and the rest should be paid before examination starts. Luckily, Darielle was on scholarship. It's not easy especially with the way things are, finding a job would be difficult, to top it up being the only one catering for the family puts in more pressure, her mom was doing a lot. she needed to lessen the burden, with two hands on deck the problem is less.
Darielle dropped her sister off, as she watched her figure disappear into the crowd of her peers.
On her way to work she had already made up her mind to find a job.
Darielle, Darielle, wait. I'm calling you. a youthful male figure held her hand trying to stop her.
Frank Thompson what do you want? pls leave me alone. Darielle rigorously releases her hand and walks forward. "I'm sorry for what happened."
I've heard just let me be. Darielle replies while living, after the incident of her declining him flatly he went further to touch her inappropriately which resulted in her slapping and staining his clothes with the paint of their shop.
Frank was self-seeking, arrogant and proud, with girls at his beck and call. But with Darielle being resistant towards him, he finds it amusing. With the stirred desire to have her, he would do anything.
However noticing she wasn't really interested he got tired and decided to apologize.
"Hmph" Frank Thompson remarked as he watched her enter the bakery.
Inside AJ bakery madam Caffrey Jacob the owner of the bakery shop was holding a prayer with the staffs together with those who came to learn before the shop would be opened for the day.
Knowing this was perfect for her, Darielle slid into the crowd and joined the prayer she couldn't let her boss complain at the beginning of a new week.
After the prayer, she addressed every one and they all dispersed to their various works.
" The LS should come to the back we have a cake to bake you ppl need to practice what you've been taught" madam AJs voice echoed in the shop, she referred to those Learning from her "LS" meaning"Learning Squad"she was actually the best coach when it came to baking, different celebs and honorable figures bought from her shop. From wedding ceremonies to birthday parties, family gatherings and more she was active. Her customers and staffs were family.
Immediately they all went into learning the task of the day. The room was noise free with the voice of madam Caffrey's teaching,they took note of every word she said, Darielle kept calm and listened attentively and asked questions when needed.
After a while they went for a break. "Sheila, hey. How are you?" Darielle said with a beautiful smile heading towards Sheila scott,they both embraced each other." I'm fine, how is the learning process going?"
"it's going well thanks to ur mom." She remarked.
Thanks to Mrs Scott and Adelia Highmore being close friends. Mrs scott was able to convince Adelia into letting her daughter Darielle learning at the bakery. since Sheila was working there, Adelia agreed to the suggestion of her daughter,Darielle learning how to bake.
They talked for a while, suddenly Sheila's face turned sour, from remembering something.
"Darielle hope we're good." Sheila asked
"We are good?" Obasi didn't seem to understand,giving her a questioning look of -what are you talking about-.
The other day when I overheard your conversation with someone on call, concerning your request for a job ....
No it's alright I've forgotten about it, besides it's partly my fault I was too loud I guess. She said while placing her hand on Sheila. The two talked for a while before they left for their perspective duties.
Alex!! Sheila rushed towards the man and hugged him. He glanced at his assistant, signaling him to assist with the bags. Diego Lawson, without a second thought carried the bag from him. How are you? He asked with a smile. I'm good I wasn't expecting you, she said while clinging to him.
"Alexander Wright is here" some staffs whispered in excitement. Everyone knew Alex had good looks, money and was the son of Talmadge Wright; the owner of G.H corporation. Which ranked 1 in Nile city. The fact they could see and admire from a distance not daring to come place made them bubble with excitement.
This was possible because Sheila and Alex were close. Otherwise no one could see him without an appointment. He takes her as a friend but she sees him more than that. However he respectfully declined her: not wanting to hurt her feelings.
Alexander Wright wasn't someone who could toil with people's emotions he was straightforward. Despite his rejection she took him as a friend. And the former agreed too. "You weren't suppose to", he replied while looking at her then added "it's a surprise."
Oh my gosh Sheila covered her face flushed with a blush all this for me she said while attempting to take one of the bags from Diego.
"Their for Darielle" Alexander said. On hearing this Sheila's hands came to an abrupt halt Her head tilting to the side towards Alexander.
"For Darielle?" She asked with a questioned look. "It's her birthday,have u forgotten?" Alexander watched her expression closely.
"Uh .... Umm... I uh... Yes I remember today is her birthday I totally forgot." Sheila remembered it Darielle's birthday and instinctively straightened her posture with a mixed expression on her face, at first glance it would appear to be one of embarrassment and sadness but something else lingered on her face.
Sheila masked her emotions, "I'll call Darielle". she immediately dashed into the LS hall. However Mary, the cleaner watched her closely till her retreating figure disappeared and she knew that look Sheila tried to hide.
Alexander on the other hand was anxious, he had planned not to surprise her because he had a feeling she would refuse to accept the gifts but it was Diego that encouraged him to. Noticing his mood Diego gave him a reassuring tap on the back. Though he hadn't said he liked her, he did. His feelings wouldn't lie to him , he was genuinely drawn to her. Ever since they crossed paths three months ago in this same shop he always came to visit Sheila to check up on her.
One day when he came by the shop he saw her, at first glance he was momentarily stunned,yes she was beautiful and attractive her figure stood out which would entice any man in his spot but for some unknown reasons he wasn't moved by her physical appearance, once they got talking his thoughts were confirmed. From the way she talked, and the way she answered where calm mixed with confidence and authority. she was straightforward leaving no hints of a girl that was interested in unnecessary youthful distractions, that alone captivated him.
Always consumed with work,solely focusing on raising the family business to greater heights. Inorder to make his father proud. Of which he did the G.H corporation skyrocketed under his supervision. Though not the CEO yet, his assistance, logic and ceasing every opportunity. Made G.H climb to the top being the cynosure of all eyes.
But for the first time he was caught off guard. By her.
As time went on he started hanging with her but noticing she was distant, he obviously knew it was because of Sheila, they talked few days before her birthday and she was kind of cold towards him,that hurt him but he kept calm that was one of the reasons he couldn't summon the courage to come today if Diego hadn't nudged him otherwise.
His handkerchief fell, instinctively he reached to get it on standing up he saw the petite woman coming out of the LS hall looking ravishing as ever. Alexander calmed down hoping she wouldn't distance herself.
Obasi sighting him towards the end of the shop, her brows furrowed….