We are sorry to let you know that we won't be needing your services again. We are also aware that this news is coming to you at a time when you have lost your husband but there is nothing we can do. The company is in debt and we can't continue to pay you and other workers, so we are reshuffling our staff".
I couldn't believe the email. I took out my phone to call my boss but couldn't reach him on the phone. It now dawned on me that the wicked man has carried out his threat. Tears rushed down my cheeks, and my hands became shaky. I knew that it is going to be a tough time for me and my children because thr salary has been our source of living for the past months since the death of my husband.
Just last week, Jennifer told me about her professional exam which comes up in two months and I was hoping to squeeze out the registration fee from my salary. I had to manage to set the table for the kids. It was the first time I didnt eat with them. All efforts made by Jennifer to find the reason for my strange attitude were not fruitful because I scolded her and ordered her out of my room.
The next day, I went early to the office to see if I can talk with Mr. Philip but the security man couldn't let me in. My heart pounded faster than before. I had to return home in tears but not without stopping by the church to lay my tears to God.
You are the creator of heaven and earth and you know all things. You asked us not to give in to fornication and this is what cost me my job. I am not regretting my actions but I am here to tell you that I have no job and I have kids you gave to me and my husband whom you have taken away from me. Touch Mr. Philip's heart so that he will reconsider his decision and call me back to work. He is married and having anything with him will be an offense in your sight.
I went home confused, but not without faith in God whom I know will not disappoint me. The next day, I started looking for a new job but wasn't even allowed to present my CV to most of the companies I visited. I went home in the evening dejected and exhausted. My only consolation was the fact that I still have foodstuff at home which can sustain the family for the next three weeks. The money left with me can barely start a petty trading business.
I was still thinking of the petty business to start before Jennifer rushed to my room.
Mum, Daniel is feeling feverish. His temperature is very high, we need to see a doctor soon.
I took the money I was making plans with and together with Jennifer we rushed Daniel to the hospital. There, I spent 80% of the money. Although I was angry about the money spent, however saving my son is more precious to me than the business.
As if the devil was watching us from a mirror, he called my number that night.
When I saw his call, there was some breeze of fresh hope but I ended up disappointed.
TO BE CONTINUED.
