MY NAME IS AKA : EPISODES 21 – 30
BY AMAH’S HEART
MY NAME IS AKA
Episode 26
By AMAH’S HEART
I heard my name while I was cleaning the upper staircase that morning
I abandoned everything I was doing and rushed down
Mr Law voice can be very loud and there’s a bit of ánger I dictated in it.
“Good morning sir..” I greeted
“When last did you visit my library..? He asked, obviously ångry
“I..uhmm..I haven’t been there since this month..”
“Why haven’t you been there? I went in there this morning and was greeted by cobwebs and dust. That place haven’t been cleaned in a long while, I want to know why..?
“I’m sorry sir I..”
“I don’t want sorry, I want an explanation. The books have turned into spider din because nobody dim it fit to clean it. The last time I checked, that supposed to be your job and the reason why you’re here..”
“I’m so sorry sir! I was careful going in there because you warned me not to be seen in certain places in…”
“Shùt the fvckk up! I remember everything I said and I specifically told you that you can be in those specified places whenever you want to clean them. I didn’t restrict your going to do your normal cleaning or did I..?
“No Sir, you didn’t. I’m sorry.. please forgive me. I will go and tidy it up right away..”
I try to leave but he stopped me with a another hard voice.
“Hey you! Hope you like your job here?
“….Do you want to continue your job here because if this rúbbish repeats itself, I won’t think twice before replacing you with another competent person..”
I apologized again with a bow before leaving.
I spent all morning and afternoon cleaning the library.
I make sure I cleaned each books one after the other.
I haven’t really taken my time to clean the library, it was indeed dusty and I understand his anger.
I try as much as possible to avoid all those places he said he does not want to see me in
The gym, the swimming pool, his relaxing section and the bookplace
I usually clean the gym daily because I know he visits there often, I also tidy up his resting corner and the pool too.
The library, since Mr Law travels alot, No one goes in there and is mostly locked.p
I used to totally forgot that such place was even parts of the house.
It was even Nneka that reminded me of it two months ago and I gave it a thorough cleaning and locked it back up and ever since then, I forgot again.
I didn’t even know that he goes in there to read sometimes.
The key to the library is two, one is with Mr Law and the other is hanged in the key box.
Library is written in it for easy identification.
I felt really bad that the place was indeed dusty.
After sweeping, I mob up the place and make sure the whole book shelf with it’s book were properly cleaned.
In the process of cleaning, I was going through some of the books and they’re quiet intriguing.
Some are philosophy, historical, political and science books were also included.
There are few fictions too but very bulky, they’re not like the Nigeria type I was already used to.
They’re mostly foreign and I later saw some African books in there
The likes of Chinue Achebe’s books, things fall apart. Chiamanda Adichie, half of a yellow sun and Amah’s Heart, The priceless one.
The Priceless One by Amah’s Heart got my interest that I read three chapters of it while standing and relaxing my back on the wall.
I couldn’t drop the book down, it was so interesting.
Is something that I can fully relate to and I was too eager to know what happened to the school girls in secret cøurt.
I heard someone calling my name and I rushed to dropped back the book at it’s position.
It was Nneka who was wondering why I have been for over four hours.
After two days, I told Nneka I was going to clean the library.
I went in there, dust off as usual and rush to carry the priceless one by Amah’s Heart.
I hide at a corner, sat and began to read
I was really taken by the book, i wasn’t ready to drop it down until I’m done with it.
I got to the part were Shalewa was mishandled by Sandra and the rest of the dynamite squared, I began to sigh sadly.
Just then I read the part that Harriet, the fearless one arrive and caught them on a video after challenging them and threaten to expose them.
I scréämed “yes, perfect… that’s it! go girl, Harriet my girl..”
“Who’s there..? A strong voice startled me.
I heard a foot sound approaching.
That was Mr Law
“I’m døom, he will såck me today, what am I supposed to do now..”
I was shaking as I held the book while crawling out of my hidding place.
“…oh God, he warned me, he told me that he does not want to see me here except when I’m cleaning. Now, he will finally dismiss me. Where will I get another Job as this one..?
This was my ninth month here, is not even upto a year and I will be sacked
I don’t even have a place to go to or a Friend to run to for shelter.
I have saved enough money, but getting an accomodations will take it all.
I have about one hundred and twenty thousand in my bank account
I can only get the type of Uche and ify’s kind of room but I will still need money to buy bed, cooking item’s, foodstuffs and so many other things.
I suppose to have more than that in my account but I used part of the money for important thing.
I have been saving so well but is not enough to get me started with the outside world.
I desperately need this job and can’t afford to loose it now.
I don’t even have a phone yet, I planned to get one soon but I keep postponing because I don’t have anyone that’s constantly calling and if I want to make a call, either I use Nneka’s phone or that of Sylvester.
There’s a landline and Mr Law said we can use it but I’m scâréd of touching it.
I spoke with Ify the other day and she told me that she wasn’t with Uche, she was squatting with a friend and even though she’s not comfortable but she’s praying to gather money to get her own place.
She was the one that informed me that getting a room is above a hundred thousand and that includes the agent and agreement.
She asked me about my job and I was too excited and told her that the job is a gift from God
She pleaded with me to make sure I inform her anytime Mr Law needs another domestic staff.
Ify was doing two jobs according to her but is never enough.
She advised me to hold onto my job tight because there’s no job outside.
I already know that, I know the kind of trøuble I went through before I was able to meet Mr Law who gave me this job willingly
I can’t afford to loose it now.
I attended private coaching for three months when Mr Law was away on those his numerous journey.
With the help of Nneka, I paid for this private academy tutor
I attended it for three months and my academic life really improved and got better too
It was worth it all and I never miss any assignments or homework.
I have more text books and novels than I initially had.
I’m aiming to get into high institution in the nearest future
Going back to secondary school wasn’t in my interest anymore and I heard that Mr Law will be traveling in about two months, I planned to upgrade my tutorial lessons
But all my academic ambition, my life goals will be put on hold because Mr Law will dismiss me today.
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MY NAME IS AKA
Episode 27
By AMAH’S HEART
“Who’s there I ask again, except you’re déåf and dümb..”
“Is me.. only me sir..” I said coming out and walking towards him while holding the novel
“Aka? What are you doing here by this time?
By this time he said, I wondered what time it was.
“I’m sorry sir..I..”
“You’re always sorry Aka. what are you doing here? You’re obviously not cleaning..”
” I actually came to clean, after cleaning..I decided..I mean I saw a book…I.. I’m sorry”
“I have been here for over an hour and never knew I got company”
I looked over at his reading table and saw that most of the books there were on historical research and Earth science.
“… which means you’ve been here far too long before I even came in..”
“Yes sir, It won’t happen again I promise. Just give me another chance again. I know you warned me not to come in here except for cleaning..”
“.. as I was cleaning the other day, I stumbled on this novel and decided to go through it and it’s really interesting, I was determined to finished it today and that’s why you met me here. Please sir, Mr Law I’m pleading on my knees, don’t sack me. I promise never to do this again..” Amah’s Heart novel has gotten me into trøuble. God! How will I get out of this now.
“Who’s talking about sacking you? He scoffed as he stretched his hand forward
“… let me see what you’re reading?
I placed the novel in his palm
“Priceless One by Amah’s Heart. That’s strange, I can’t even remember how I got this novel. Is probably my sister in UK that gave it to me. She’s also a lover of Amah’s Heart, she got some of the authors books in her mini library but I haven’t read it because novels aren’t my kind of thing..”
“.. take it, you can have It Aka.
“Oh my God! I can? This means a whole lot to me. Thank you sir..” I exclaimed aloud
“You’re welcome. You don’t need to hide to read, since you love reading, you can always come in here and read, alright?
I nodded with a broad smile
“.. I will check if I have more novels by this author or some other authors which I will set aside for you speacially. I know I restricted you from coming in here except whenever you want to clean but that embargo is lifted off from today, I can see you’re a book lover like me but we have different taste and that’s okay. Feel free to come in during your free time to read.. okay?
“Yes sir, does that mean you’re not angry with me..?
“I have no reason at all to be angry.. Aka, you’ve been a good girl and I’m impress. I understand that you left out on the cleaning of the library but I was happy when I walked in here few days ago and the whole place is sparkling…”
“Thank you Mr Law, You’re too kind. I will be on my way back to my room..”
He nodded quietly.
As I try to walk past him, he caught my hand and immediately removed two pieces of shredded paper that was attached to my hair.
That must’ve been from where I was hiding to read.
“..Thank you sir..” I repeated again before walking away
Getting to my room, I placed a warm kiss on the novel before putting it on my chest as I lie down.
I thought the book by Amah was about tearing my heart apart but it actually brought warmness to It.
I checked the time it was almost 9pm.
The happiness in my was much but I was hungry and needed to eat.
I stood to go get something from the kitchen to eat.
I almost forgot that I haven’t eaten all evening.
I was microwaving some food for myself when Mr Law walked in.
He came to make a cup of black coffee
“You’re still up..? He asked as he went straight to his personal cabinet to get his coffee cup.
“I’m microwaving some food sir, I missed dinner. I didn’t even know the time was far gone..”
“… the light in the library makes it feel it’s still day time.
He smiled.
“Hey, do you want some of this..? He asked pointing at the cup.
“No Sir, I’m alright with the spaghetti. I don’t take coffee..”
“Coffee? No, is actually hot cocoa. I hardly take coffee at night except when i want to read or have some other important work to do in the night. I take coffee mostly in the morning..”
“Oh, I see…”
“Sit across the table as you eat, I will fix a hot cup of chocolate for you.. okay?
I blushed while nodding, amused at his kindness.
I was eating my spaghetti quietly when he dropped a cup of chocolate beside my food.
“Take a sip and tell me what you think..”
I try to blow it with my mouth, thinking is too hot.
“Is not so hot, just very normal. Take a sip first..” he said again as he watched me across the table.
I obeyed and drank, then drank deeply again.
“A sip, I didn’t say you should gulp it down at once..” he said laughing.
“It’s so.. so delicious. I haven’t tasted anything like it before..” i replied chuckling.
“Exactly! This particular chocolate tea, isn’t from here. I got it in UK the last time I visited. Is one good thing I can’t get over and I’m glad you confirmed it too..”
I chuckled aloud
“I love the way you laugh. You’re very cheerful..”
“Thank you..” I said shyly.
He drank quietly from his cup, I finished my own cup of chocolate in no time and was about rounding up with my food.
“A friend of mine who works with a mechanic company is coming to check out my cars and do a general maintenance on them..”
“Okay sir, what will you want me to do?
“Make one of this chocolate for him, I want him to have a taste of it too but that’s not the main important part, he will be spending two days. I need the visitor’s room cleaned up and make sure there’s a working air freshener..”
“Sure sir”
“Tobe is a hard working young man but he likes women, that’s one opposite things about us…”
I startled immediately he mentioned Tobe.
“Hey! Relax, he’s into big ladies and wouldn’t even give you a second look. There’s nothing to be worried about just attend to him in your best way when he comes. Hope you understand..?
“Ye.. yes sir..” I stammered.
I suddenly lost my appetite.
“Thank you sir, I will be going to bed now. Goodnight..”
“Okay.. goodnight Aka! He carried his cup of cocoa to the his room
I was really trøubled as I walked calculatively, back to my room.
MY NAME IS AKA : EPISODES 21 – 30
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