Novels by Olayinka Leah

CHICHIChichi can feel everyone's gaze on her as she walks into the office that morning. it's been two days of her absence, they obviously thought she had been sacked since she cleared her table the last time she was there. She acts like she didn't hear their side whispers, nor notice their piercing gaze, she knocks on the Managing director's office and walks in."Good morning sir" she draws out the chair opposite the managing director and takes her seat. "Good morning Chioma, how did the meeting go this time?" he asks her with hopes that she screwed it over like before since she is not good for anything than ruining their chances, she scoffs at his unimpressed gaze and replies him boldly "I sealed the deal". The M.D is taken back by her statement, he doesn't know how to react but he couldn't conceal the fact that he never expected to hear good news, not after the stunt she had pulled in the presence of the board of directors two days ago, he had to be sure she is not pulling his legs

NORAWorkload has been intense since the cut down of staff, Nora knew it was going to be hectic but never expected it to be on the extreme. She hasn't had six hours sleep in a week now and hasn't gone home in three days which is so unlike her. She looks so pale and haggard, all she needs at the moment is a cold running bath, a proper massage, and a long sleep which is impossible because they all have a target to meet up and they agreed they could do it if they put all hands on deck, it's too late to back out now.Nora hasn't had time for Spence, she misses him but she knows her job is on the line and she can't risk it. She had spoken to Spence that morning petting him that she wouldn't be coming home that night, which would be the third time he would be spending the night alone at her place. She promised to make it up to him when all the rush at work is over. Spence told her not to worry, then reminded her about the completion of his parents' house which means he will be in town full

SUSANIt's been eight weeks since Henry left for Scotland, being all by herself in the house keeps making Susan sick. Henry gets to call once or twice a day and some days, he doesn't call at all. She knows he has been avoiding her recently because of her constant inquiry for updates regarding the job he promised to get for her, his attitude is starting to piss her off and she wishes she hadn't relocated with him. She would have had someone to hang out with and talk to more often other than keeping to herself if she was an outgoing person but she barely steps out of her house except on rare occasions which has made it harder for her to make new friends since she arrived in the states. The only option she has other than going to the grocery store to shop or going for a walk is to make lengthy calls with her mother to complain bitterly and most times she doesn't want to bug her with calls because her complaints were getting too consistent. Her friends who would have been a better option

CHICHIChichi relished every bit of the aesthetics of the neighborhood as her driver approached Louisana. From the sidewalk to the beautiful trees acting as sheds, the neighborhood is filled with high-rise buildings. The distance from the gate to the company seems endless and extremely beautiful, the smell of luxury filled the air. It's a huge firm with extraordinary architectural values, She couldn't but appreciate the structure, the design, and the quality of everything that caught her eyes as they drive in.She alights from the taxi and walks briskly to the reception, the interior is no way compared to the exterior. She could tell that the CEO does have an exquisite taste, from the floor she walks on to the glass doors that opened to welcome her. The paintings on the wall are originals directly from the painter, she knows a little about paintings but she can tell these are limited editions, perhaps one design to have existed. She walks towards the beautiful receptionist who welcome

CHICHIChichi rolls from side to side in her bed restlessly, the event that happened the day before keeps playing in her head. So many thoughts keep running through her mind "Why does she always ruin opportunities by herself with her emotions always getting in the way of great things? All she should have done when that young man, that she still didn't catch his name, asked a question was answer his damn question! Putting every emotion aside! And all would have been fine by now" she hisses. Ever since she got back from the office a day before, she has been indoors mourning her lost job and lost opportunities. She refused to turn on the television or stereo, all she craved was total silence, no noise pollution not even a beep from her phone is appreciated, she had put her phone on silent immediately after she left the office, knowing that the Managing Director would call to chastise and insult her for her childish attitude that cost them their biggest deal and perhaps tell her to come a

NORANora gets a memo at the office, that there would be a meeting and every staff is implored to be present. Nora wonders what the problem could be because her organization barely calls all the staff together for a meeting. She works in a thriving skincare firm but of late, distribution has drastically reduced and everyone thinks it is the situation of the economy but with this memo shared with each of them, speculations start flying round and round.Nora slides her chair from her desk, and goes towards her partner who shares the same office with her. "Cassandra wassup? You got the memo too right?" Cassandra a middle-aged lady who has been Nora's partner for years and has also become very close to her that they refer to themselves like age grade waved her memo at her "Rumor has it that the company is going into bankruptcy, so many staff will be laid off today" Nora is shocked, she wonders why she is just hearing this. She tries to brainstorm how many of them are in their department t