Chapter three

Me not being exhausted during the day time without much work to do decided to dress up and go for work since it's almost time for my shift. I searched through my closet but couldn't choose what to wear so I decided to wear something light and comfortable without exposing any part of my body with matching sneakers. Happy with my appearance I walked out of my apartment and locked the door.

Waiting patiently to hail a tro tro when a car parked in front of me which I shifted a little bit back because the car nearly hit me, which I don't know what is actually wrong with the driver or maybe his high on something and I don't have the strength in me to shout or complain. I had to a shift little bit again because the car keep coming closer to before I could open my mouth and talked someone open the back door

"Hey damsel. How have you been?" He asked, smiling at me, that I just stood there looking at him like a zombie. Seeing he got no reaction from me he continues "it's been a long time we meet, so give me a little smile before we talk about our business which is money" he said touching me which I pushed his hand away from my body 

"Don't you dare lay your filthy hand on me again" I said dusting off where he touched me "and for your money I think i'm not the one owing you and have told you time without number to let me be because am only paying you when I have it, so please let me be" I said irritated

"Oh! I can see you're playing hard to get. Fine your father is the one owing us but since he disappeared without trace, your the only family member left that we know so you have to pay us back" he said

"What if I don't have any?. What will you do?" I asked pissed already

"You know what i'm capable of doing and you won't like the other side of me. Beside you're the one prolonging the debt, if you had agreed with my terms the debt could've been cleared by now" he said licking his lower lip

"I don't think you're in your right senses and I don't have any money now, so let me be when I get my salary I will pay"

"Just let me get down there and your debt will be paid fully"

"That will be the last thing I will do, so go to hell" with that being said I stopped a taxi and asked him to take me to my destination without listening to the rubbish being said by the loan shark

Oh gosh! I am really tired of all these loan sharks disturbing me from different angles when I am not the one owing them, but they're making my life a living hell. I can't even live in peace again, I just can't wait to finish paying off all the debt my good for nothing father left and run away. 

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The club was too busy today because someone is celebrating his birthday which I just don't understand teenagers of nowadays just because their parents are rich, they think it's okay to spend any how and approach even those that are not within their age group, but I hardly blame them because of how they're trained.

I had to walk back to the counter to clean up the table because the workload is twice the normal day's work today. We have to keep things accordingly in order to be organized. Done with cleaning and no one ordering for drink I picked up a bottle of wine and gulped some down my throat. I could feel how strong the alcohol is with my throat but I could care less because what I was going through is more than the pain the alcohol will inflict on me. I'm desperate to pay off the loans my father piled up so I could just stop working late at night and be in the comfort of my bed.

I just wished I was debt free, I could've been at home sleeping peacefully but no I can't because I have a lot of debt to pay which I didn't spend a dime from because my father spends all his money on gambling and alcohol.

Preparing to leave since its four O'Clock am already and I promised myself not to add any more minutes since am exhausted from the workload already and am not paid extra, I dropped the last piece of towel in my hand and walked to the doorstep when the manager stopped me

"And where do you think you're going?" He asked

"Home" I replied simply because I owe him no explanation since he knows it's time for closing already 

"Home" he repeated after me "you can't be serious. Can't you see there's still some work left" he said turning and pointing to places I couldn't clean because of how exhausted I am

"Yes there is. But is there any problem with that?" I asked him which he keeps staring at me which I continued talking "the last time I checked my contract paper the closing hour is 4am not pass 4am or 5am so am leaving because am not paid for extra time" I said and without anything left for me to say I walked out leaving the manager mouth hang open in the air. I just don't know what he thinks of himself, ordering people around for what, just because he is the manager he thinks he could boss everyone around. That's impossible, I can't take such trash from him. I stop a cap and asked him to take me to my destination

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Tossing on my bed looking for the best sleeping position on my bed when a knock comes through on the door. I had to get my lazy ass up from the bed and walk to the door "who is that?" I asked groggily

"The landlord" he answered angrily which I groan and whispered 

"Oh my gosh! not again another money issue" I said opening the door to the old lady at the doorstep "Good morning ma" I created before shifting a little bit for her to pass "please come inside" I said politely

"No thank you. Moreover am not here for that rather am here to remind you of your rent because it's due already" she said not in a polite way

"Am so sorry ma, but can you give me some days have not been paid yet" I said hoping she will agree

"Am tired of hearing that all the time" she answers angrily "next time I come here and I didn't get my money am going to throw your things out" she said and left without allowing me to utter a word which I lock the door after her and put my back on the door before I slowly seat down thinking about my life

I actually don't know the kind of life am leaving anymore, because i'm tired of not being able to spend my salary after all the trouble and sleepless night I go through every day just because of debt I didn't owe and my own personal use. The thought of that alone is making feel I need to look for extra work or rather I will just take the offer of fashion palace Sam talked about the last time so I could quickly pay off the debt and live a normal life just like others.

I decided to call Sam later because right now all I want to do now is to continue sleeping on my comfortable bed because it's the only thing that can comfort me right now without my two best friends

When I wake up I quickly had a shower and a change of cloth before calling Sam to meet me up at the coffee shop down the road which he replied with okay without asking further questions

"Hey best what up" Sam said immediately he saw me

"It's about the offer you were talking about" I went straight to the point 

"Which offer is that?" He asked confusedly

"That of the fashion palace you talked about last time" I reminded him

"Oh! I remember but I thought you said you're not interested. What happened again that changed your mind?" He question looking at me

"Yes I did. But can I still get it?" I asked hoping he will say yes

"I can't really say, but will try and confirm" he said giving me hope

"Thank you so much" I smiled happily

"But what makes you change your mind all of a sudden?" Sam asked curiously

"Sam I seriously need the money" I told him the truth and even tell him of the loan shark and landlord issue am having

"Oh, sorry dear. But have tell you time without number to let me assist you but you always turn my help down" he said little bit angry

"Thank you so much Sam. I know you mean good for me but I just don't want to be a burden to you anymore and besides you have help me alot and you're still doing it which I really appreciate" I smiled and hug him

"It's okay since that how you want it" we while away some time while sipping our coffee when I overheard the ladies on the next table discussing which I listen to them

"Have you heard that Charlie's wife is looking for a surrogate?"the lady by the right asked her friend

"Are you serious?"the other lady asked surprised

"Yes, and the interested part is that she's willing to pay any amount of money if you're ready to become her surrogate" she replies

"That's serious. I think I will go maybe I will be lucky" the other lady says

"Oh stop dreaming my friend because she's selective"

"How can she be selective when she's looking for a surrogate?"the lady couldn't help but asked

"Hmmm I wonder. The funny part is that she's looking for a virgin to be her surrogate, so she won't encounter any problem that may cause problem in future"

"Oh wonders shall never end, then am out of the league of people she's looking for. But where would she find a virgin in these erra?" She asked still not believing what she heard

"I don't think she's ready to have a baby, her let's get going" the lady said standing up to leave living me in my own world thinking about what they just discussed, which I think its a golden opportunity for me since she's looking for a virgin and she's willing to pay any amount

I pondered on it for a little while before I thought on how and where I should start from, because I don't even know the Charlie they were talking about, talkless of knowing who his wife is but I decided to ask around. I totally forget about Sam sitting across me until he snap his finger together

"Oh! sorry" I said coming back from my dream land

"You were lost. Have been talking to you for a while, what are you thinking of?"

"Nothing" I replied quickly with a lie

"Are you sure?" Sam asked not believing what i said 

"Don't worry i'm fine"I smiled

"Fine if you say so" he said not asking further

"I think we should get going" I said getting up from my chair

"That's what have been saying since but you were lost in your own thought" 

"Am sorry" I apologise

"It's okay. I will give you a call or come over if the vacancy is still available" 

"Thank you for always being there for me"

"We need to get going before you build a mansion with thank you"he said with a smile which I hug him before we both walked out of the coffee shop which I walked back home after seeing Sam off

I couldn't stop thinking about what those two ladies discussed in the coffee shop. My only problem is that I don't even know how or where to start from, which reminded me that Dora, my co-worker always keeps tabs on these rich folks. I decided to ask her when I go to the workplace tonight but have to be there on time before she leaves.