They were about getting into their various cars when they heard the familiar voice, and they turned at once to see the speaker. It was the Head of Programs. He was thankful for many things. First, he thought it was Naomi who displaced the lady presenter, thereby giving him the opportunity to come on board. Secondly, because of the fat brown envelope.
“We will do that,” Edwin accepted all the same. Nonetheless, they got into their vehicle and drove off with mixed feelings.
'What about me, who insisted you come on board? What about the General Manager, who owns the money?' Ahmed thought while he drove off. Then, he saw a familiar face walking into the gate in a maxi gown, and long sleeves and a turtleneck top. No nose rings. No exposed cleavage. She looked very different from whom she was. Ahmed laughed inwardly and thought when he recognized that she was the lady presenter who was displaced the previous day.
'Can she be this decent?'
At the General Manager's House
When Ahmed parked his car, the General Manager was so happy with Ahmed for the initiative. He seemed to always have an idea of what to do at a given time. When he went into the house to drop the car keys, he met the husband and wife waiting for him. They were about having lunch when he arrived.
“Welcome, Ahmed. Come and join us.” Naomi requested after she welcomed him. Instantly, Ahmed walked to one side of the dining table, and took his seat. Meanwhile, Frank and Francisca were delighted to see him.
“Thank you, madam,” he responded.
“Welcome, Ahmed,” the twins greeted simultaneously.
“Thank you. How are you?”
“We are fine. And you?”
“I'm fine. Thank you. I hope you are having a good time?”
Now, the General Manager took over the conversation from there.
“Thank you, Ahmed. You're always on top of situations.”
“It's my pleasure, boss. The management of the Federal Television Authority sent their apologies over the embarrassment of last Saturday,” Ahmed relayed.
“Oh! That's good, but it's not their fault. It's a way of bringing the attention of the President to the youngster. At least he had been recognized by the President.”
“You're right, Sir. Meanwhile, the presenter asked me to thank madam on his behalf.”
As soon as he said it, he paused, and looked at the General Manager, who gave his wife a quizzical look. Then, silence ensued before Francisca broke the silence with her unexpected comment, “Mommy must have given him dad's money.”
Now, everyone laughed heartily, while Naomi was bewildered because her children had also detected her giving lifestyle. Frank backed the sister with his comment, “She is the one and the only General Manager's wife.”
The comment made the house, even the domestic staff members to erupt in laughter.
“So you monitor my activities? That's not fair,” Naomi tried to defend herself. Then, her husband, who had been laughing, paused and added, “My children are very observant. You spend my money and get all the appreciation. Is it fair?”
“Don't bother dear. I will share the appreciation with you,” Naomi promised. Subsequently, they had their lunch silently, Ahmed stood took his leave after he appreciated the couple for the meal.
“Thank you for the meal. I will be on my way, Sir.”
“It's all right. Thank you, once again. Remember, you will take them back to school on Tuesday,” the General Manager informed him.
“I'm aware sir. Have a pleasant day.”
“And you too.”
Sunday Evening. At Ken's House
Due to the chaos caused by the protesting Youths at the television station the previous day, he could not complete his discussion with Jasper. So, he gave him a call to ascertain about things and the proposed hotel. Then, he gave him a run-down of the happenings in the state.
“The news about the averted fire outbreak is still fresh. The churches are using it for sermon illustrations, while the residents are sharing testimonies in their various worship centers. I have gotten the building construction company to start work immediately, and I have also contacted the Agencies involved in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry for inspection, approval, and registration. They have visited the site and completed the necessary inspection, and the application for the registration of the hotel is in progress. The approval will be released in a couple of days.”
“That is good news.”
“Thank you,” Jasper appreciated and continued, “Like I said in my last email, I wrote back to potential tenants, and informed them of our decisions to accept their upfront payment. I would like to let you know that all the two hundred proposals from the prospective tenants requesting to pay upfront for ten years rent just to live in the estate, have made their payments.”
“Okay. That means we are starting the construction of the two hundred duplexes instead of the twenty we earlier planned.”
“You are right, Sir.”
“What about the Landlords Association, are they still making trouble?”
“Yes, they are more pestiferous, especially now that more buildings are about to spring up. You remember I told you that these local tyrants are full of themselves. They do not know how the larger society works. They are limited by the figment of their imaginations. Furthermore, they feel that the fact that they own farm houses and animal farms in Enugu State, had made them Landlords. Moreover, they have openly declared war against us by coming to attack the workers at the site. I struck back immediately, I got an Intel through the undercover agent I planted in their midst by speaking their language and thwarting their plans.”
“Wow! That's wonderful. How did you do that?”
“It was simple. I got touts like them to guide the place and when they came to stop the workers, they were chased away, and they have not shown up again since then.”
“It's all right. I'm impressed. I will advise you to be careful about those people and always be on alert. They may start playing dirty. I hope you understand where I am going?”
“Yes. I understand what you mean. I will be careful.”
“All right. I will call again coming Saturday by God's grace. Bye.”
“Bye.”
Ken was sitting on the couch while making the call. He laid down immediately to relax after he ended the call. Then, something struck him, and his emotional antenna was up. He remembered the experience his wife gave to him while he was speaking with Jasper the previous day. She was sitting beside him, and was touching the sensitive parts of his body. She kept on touching and kissing until he drew her attention to his dipstick.
He remembered how he adjusted by spreading his legs apart to enable her work on him with her mouth. He also remembered the sensation and pleasure he got from her act. Now, he wanted more of that. Unfortunately, she was not in the room. She was out inspecting the work of the workers she had hired to assist with the catering contract. She had to make sure that nothing went wrong.
Now, Ken's whole system was on fire, and he needed his wife badly. He picked his phone and gave her a call, unfortunately, her phone was in the room. Then he thought of what to do.
'Should I go downstairs and get her?'
Even if he decided to go downstairs to get her, he would still have another problem. His erected dipstick cannot fit into any of his shorts. Besides, there might be many people in the living room, and they may see how erected he was. Then, he gave up on that idea and laid on the bed thinking of how to get his wife.
In the Parlor
Now, Dora was with Jeff and her nephews – Austin and David who came along with their mother, Uju, to assist her. They were wrapping the cutlery with the serviettes. Meanwhile, Uju was with Mrs. Duke and the other workers outside. They were taking care of the chicken which were supplied earlier on from a nearby farm.
“Auntie Dora, what about the water and drinks?” David, who was among the people that packed the food, supplied to the Canadian Embassy asked.
“You are right. That reminds me. Where is my phone? I need to call the supplier.”
She looked around and could not find her phone. Then she remembered that she had left her phone in the room, and needed to get it. Besides, she could not ask the children to get it because movement to their room by the children was highly prohibited. So, she had to do that by herself. Besides, weekends are nude days for the couple. She was aware that her husband must be naked.