HUMMING ROSE - Episode 5

 

My manager had slumped down earlier today when I went to collect a file from him. I was on my way out when I heard a loud thud! I turned around looking at a huge man lying helplessly on the ground. I was so scared. I shouted on top of my voice calling out to the secretary who was nowhere to be found. I ran to the small fridge in the room and took out a cold bottled water, I opened it immediately and poured all on him. He still didn't move . I hurriedly checked his pulse, his eyes and finally brought my ears to his chest. Surprisingly, he breathing was normal. There was no need for CPR then. 

"What could be wrong then?" I thought aloud.

In a second, I noticed a landline phone lying on his table. I went over to it, picked it up and dialed a code.

"Medical unit. How can we help you, please?" a male voice said at the other end of the line.

"Yes, this is Manager's office. We need an urgent help right now! Come up at once!" Was all I could say.

"Hold on Sir, we'd be there in a jiffy" and the line went dead.

I paced around the room restlessly, thinking of other ways to help resuscitate him when I noticed his movements. He opened his eyes and closed them almost immediately

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. I wondered what could be wrong.

"Sir, can you hear me, sir. Open your eyes sir. Sit up sir, the medical team are on their way here" I said in a breath. At my words, he sprang up, stretched out his hand as I helped him up.

"No way! Call them and stop them immediately!" He thundered! Walked to his table, took out some pills from his drawer and swallowed them.

At this point, I was confused. "Was this not a man that was almost dying seconds ago?"

I wondered what the whole episode was all about as I picked up the phone again. I called rht team and ordered them back, apologising for the inconveniences.

I was about talking when the door creaked open. It was his secretary. He just glanced at us, went over to the cabinet as he took out some papers, an office pin and an envelope. It seemed like he wasn't even aware of what just happened.

"Was he even stupid not to notice the managers wet suit?" I thought. "How insensitive!?"

He collected those and left the room. I followed suite as the managers's voice stopped me in my tracks.

"Thank you Thelma. I am very grateful to you." He said as I turned to face him.

"Please do not worry about me, I'm fine. I'll go for a check up as soon as I can. I'll be going home now. Thanks again." 

He beckoned on me to help him carry his bag as we both left the office. The look on the secretary's face was deadly. 

"If eyes were bullets, I would have been lying dead now" I laughed within me.

"Sir, you're leaving so soon? Goodbye Sir" he said.

My manager just waved as we walked past him down to the elevator. 

"Thelma, please whatever you saw today should remain between us please" he pleaded turning his eyes away from me.

"No problem sir, your secret is safe with me" I muttered as I left the elevator and it continued down.

I pushed the door open just in time to see Annie. Our shift had ended already.

"I'm so sorry Annie, the queue was a bit too much and I had to wait for my turn. I would have just turned back here but you know how he is and what he's capable of" I lied.

Annie had no problem accepting the whole story as she just nodded taking down her food in large chunks. I sluggishly opened my own food, my appetite had snapped already, I ate in bits as I mulled over all that just took place.

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My alarm clock struck and I woke up with a start. I ran to my bathroom as I was really pressed. I came out, said a word of prayer and strolled down to the kitchen. Our cook wasn't here yet so I had no option than to make my own breakfast. I made scrambled eggs, a cup of coffee and toasts. 

I sat before my mirror and started my makeup. I had to wear a classy look today, because I'll be having a board meeting with the rest of our team going to Abuja. Okay guys, you all thought I would stop just because my dad said to, right? Funny enough, I was pushing through against his wish.

My dad has always been like this. From my childhood, it has really been difficult trying to convince him against whatever he stood for. He wanted all his children to dance to his tune with any objections; irrespective of their feelings. Yes, I would agree that my elder sister was the obedient lamb, but I was in no way the same, exactly why we had fallouts frequently. I always stood up for myself and sometimes; my siblings too and I made sure I shoved it down his throat how irrational he can be at the slightest chance I got. This too was not an exception.

Just last week, I went to his room to show him some files indicating that I would be going for a conference at Abuja.

"You are not going anywhere!" He thundered hitting his fist on the table.

I knelt down and pleaded with him amidst hot tears to no avail. This was something that would help me in my office, I could stand a chance to be promoted to the next level. 

"Go back to that your boss, and tell him that your father rejected this shit!" He said flinging the papers at my face. My tears rolled continuously.

"You're nothing short of a disgrace, Thelma!" He said with utmost disgust. At these words, I stood up fiercely, made few steps towards him and spilled what I never envisaged.

"Daddy, you're pathetic! You are selfish, irrational and highly inconsiderate! How can you send me back to a man who has been nothing short of kind to spew such malicious words? How heartless can you be? A man that has helped me to this height and now it's time to help him with just this, you want to refuse? I will disappoint you yet again, father!" I shouted as I banged the door on my way out.

My mom was unusually quiet all through, she doesn't come between me and my dad especially on issues concerning my job since I started working at the airport. Initially she did but now,  her silence over such issues were beginning to piss me too. She was quite a talker but why did she chose to be silent when I needed her most? I sobbed.

Snapping out of my thoughts, I looked at my reflection delightfully and i was thrilled. My foundation was a perfect blend, my brows were well sculpted and my lips were colored in pink. I was stunning!

I was really happy at how perfect I've grown to be in wearing my own makeup. I combed out a blonde wig, opened my closet and brought out a red and white checkered dress. I wore everything, sprayed my oil perfume and was about putting on my sandals when a knock came through.

"Oh! Bryan baby, not this morning" I said as I went to the door. I opened it and my eyes widened. It was my dad!

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Okay guys, comments please. What do you think of Thelma's dad? *Lol*