“Not just daddy. Everyone, including Jeff and Jewel, will be there. Just wait and see things for yourselves.”
At the mention of 'everyone', the twins did not understand what their mother meant, but when she mentioned 'Jeff' and 'Jewel', they became expectant because it would be a fun-filled evening.
"But Jeff should have gone to the university. Is he still around?” Frank asked.
“Yes. He is still around.”
Then, their father walked in. After the exchange of pleasantries, questions and hugs, their father announced, "Naomi.”
“Yes, hubby.”
“We should all be at the Recreational Park early enough. I'm expecting some guests, and we have a recording too,” the General Manager, who was already loosening his tie while climbing the staircase to the bedroom, said.
“It is all right, dear. Your herbal tea will be ready before you leave.”
“All right. Thank you, for that.”
“You're welcome,” Naomi responded, and instructed Chef Mary on what to do, “Mary, kindly prepare tea for my husband.”
“Consider it done, madam.”
Afterward, she sat down with the children for a chit-chat.
“So, tell me, how many days of holidays were you given?”
“Only two days. Today and Tuesday. We are to return on Tuesday and classes begin on Wednesday morning,” Frank explained.
“Oh! That is good. Is there anything I need to know about your school?”
“No Mommy.”
“What about assignments? Did you come back with any?”
Suddenly, Gabriel came downstairs dressed in his sports attires, and walked straight to the dining table for his tea. When the wife and children saw him dressed up, they ran to their various rooms to dress up too. Soon, they got into the car, and Gabriel drove them to the Recreational Park while the Security Guards tagged along.
At the Recreational Park.
The General Manager and others were training joyously when Victor came in accompanied by Edwin. He had requested that Edwin should bring him to the Recreational Park after the other team members had settled down in their various rooms. Thereafter, Edwin and Ahmed's driver took Victor to the Recreational Park. Now, all the regular players were there except Dora, who was busy with the Canadian Embassy contract. The visit to the Internally Displaced Persons Camp would come up the next day, so, she excused herself to ensure that her workers did the right thing. As soon as Gabriel saw Edwin, he walked up to them.
“Good evening, boss, this is Mr. Ife,” Edwin introduced.
“Good evening, Sir," Victor bent his head slightly, and greeted. He recognized him as the General Manager because he had seen him, severally, in the jingle.
“Good evening, Victor. Nice to meet you. Thank you for the good work you are doing in the society by engaging the youths meaningfully. Keep it up.”
“It is my pleasure, Sir.”
“We will be on air tomorrow, on a popular Breakfast TV Program, ANOTHER SIDE OF GOVERNANCE on the Federal Television Authority. It starts at 8:30. I hope the notice is not too short?”
“Not at all, Sir. I will do my best.”
“I like that. Come and join us.”
Now, the Media Team was around and the only clip they needed to add to the ongoing jingle was Victor's Fortunately, they still had about four more slots for the day. As soon as Victor began to play, the media team, who was waiting for him, captured his actions ranging from his side spin serves, when the ball was in his open palm, and how he received the ball. With those clips, the jingle was edited immediately, and sent to the General Manager who gave his approval before the Media Team sent it to the Media houses for update.
Nevertheless, the General Manager sent the updated jingle to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and they shared on their social media platforms at once. Then, the Chairman sent to his bloggers, who disseminated immediately. Fredrick shared on his platforms too. Soon, the netizens began to comment.
(What! Could this be Victor?)
(Victor, keep it up.)
(How did he get to this height?)
(Was he not posted to a local community for his National Youth Service Program?)
(So, does it mean that those posted to local communities for Youth Service cannot appear in a jingle?)
(Never mind them. They thought that one's place of posting determines his or her end.)
(Whether he was posted to the local communities or urban communities, Victor is soaring high.)
(I love The Cherry Fields Oil and Gas Group. They are the most Youths’ compliant foreign company so far. Keep it up, Cherry Fields.)
The comments from the netizens were endless.
Meanwhile, the coaster bus driver, Ahmed, and his orderly had taken the team members, who needed medical attention, to the Company Medical Center. Now, some had injuries which were infected by bacteria due to prolonged negligence. While some, on the other hand, had skin diseases like eczema, ring warm and rashes caused by flea bites.
At the Public School Field.
Nevertheless, those who saw the jingle ran to the field to ensure that the person in the jingle was truly Victor. Then, they met with Victor's haters, who were in a happy mood, and celebrating their victories over him.
“We have destabilized him and his team,” they chanted while the comments from the netizens kept growing.
(What is happening?)
(Victor, remember me in your paradise. I was your course mate.)
(Victor, we were in the same platoon at the orientation camp. We always eat together.)
Meanwhile, the people running towards the unfenced field were jubilant too.
“Victor, is this you?”
“How did you get into their jingle?”
“Where are you, Victor?”
Now, the foes who were chanting his downfall were confused when the elated group ran past them into the field. They did not run along with them because they knew that they would not meet anyone, and they would soon be back. So, they stood at the same spot, and waited for the celebrating group. Just as they predicted, the group came back and inquired, “Did you see Victor and his team?”