" How did we end up here?". I thought as panic ran through me. Glancing at my brother who was just two years younger than me, I knew I had to be strong.
" Avella, is everything going to be ok?". He asked looking up at me with those tearful eyes. I hugged him so tight." Who were those men,why do they keep chasing us, are we in danger?". So many questions.
" Creed, everything is gonna be alright. You trust me right?". He nodded." Great".
25 Years later
" Creed, Creed, Creed!!!"
" Ow, gosh sis take it easy.Am here already".
" Oh, there you are". I said smiling at him.
Twenty five years has passed and yes we are still alive and surviving. Creed is now on his last year in school. He's gonna be a medical doctor. Me? Am just wishing life could be a little more fair to us. Am on my way to see my mom and aunt at the hospital.
" Be back soon. The competition will begin soon".
" Yes , and quit shouting!". I roared as I made my way out.
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When life gives you a tough time, just focus on what gives you joy and grief on it. Mine is cooking. My mom once said I turn into another person when cooking. It's my favorite hubby and I love doing it. Currently there's a ceremony going on at our street with a little cooking competition and guess what, I applied. It's good to make good use of this skills.
" I hope it gets you somewhere". An old woman said to me. What does she mean though.
" Um excuse me, can I have a word with you?"
I turned and saw a young man staring at me . I offered a polite smile.
" Can I help you with something?". I asked.
" Nothing much". " Just that I found out you were the one who made the dish we are, and I'll say that was one hella food".
" Thanks a lot". " So much praise for a food, but then I guess it's worth it".
" Exactly, um, do you have a contract or working at a restaurant as a cook?"
" Why do you ask?"
" Well... He started feeling tensed, but I nodded telling him to continue.
" Well you see, my family is in need of one and.... I furrowed my brow's and he started panicking.
" N...no! , I didn't mean to spill it out like this, just that I thought I was lucky to see you today, I mean I've been looking for one, I ...
" You mean you've been looking for a cook?" I asked cutting him off as he nodded." Then why didn't you search for one online. Am sorry but there's no way am working as a maid to a family ".
" I understand, I won't bother you anymore ". He said flashing a card towards me." A golden opportunity comes once in a blue moon. It's really hard to get a chance like this". Handling the card to me, he turned and took some steps before stopping." It's your choice, am not insulting or forcing you, but you should know we are at the same track. You need money and a job, my family and I need a worker, think of as a give and take offer. It's left for you ". He said and left leaving me speechless with the card in my hand. I gulped slowly staring at it. This is one hella trouble.
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" What!!" I snapped staring at Creed. We are back but he keeps giving me one suspicious look." Spill".
" Ok, what's wrong. You've been oddly quiet and I don't like it"
" Nothing's wrong I said trying to sound more convincing .
" Yeah. Tell that to a two year old". Come on sis, remember no secrets ".
I sighed and stared at him. " You see... someone approached to me back at the ceremony. He offered a job ".
" What kind of job?"
" To be a cook at their house ". I said as he blocked my view with a radiating smile." Come on Creed, too much light. I might get blind ". I complained.
"Seriously sis you're getting a job?"
" No!, I didn't accept yet, what if he had other motives "." I mean someone so rich just simply walked up to me and offered a job, I mean think about it ".
" Wait, were you expecting him to kneel before you or come over here, Christ ". Ha said chuckling.
" This isn't funny. In what part of the world are things done like this. He gave me a card but there's no way I am contacting him ". Hmph!!
" Chillax, lemme see". He said grabbing the letter as he goes through it." Hmmmm, nothing looks suspicious to me ".
I rolled my eyes." Take a second look at it ".
" Wait!!, oh my goodness!.
" See, I told you, really suspicious, so what did you find out?" I asked as he looked at me helplessly." What?"
" You are so bent on not accepting the job aren't you?".
" Huh".
" Nothing's wrong, I just figured out it was the Cullen that offered a job to you".
" The Cullen"
" Yes, one of the richest and influencial family on earth!!!!" This is a dream come true ".
" Hello, am going nowhere and by the way,he just asked me, like that. Gosh Creed am really scared".
" Nothing's gonna happen. Perhaps he was impressed by your skills. You know it's topnotch".
" Yeah it is. Maybe I should give it a try then".
" Yes!!!" He screamed as he came hugging me." Seriously brother, are you happy that I got a job offer from them or that I got a job". I asked.
" Um , Avella, there are both the same".
" No, it isn't".
" Whatever, all I know is that you accepted. Where's your cellphone, we need to call them immediately". He said rushing out as I chuckled lightly. Maybe the heavens decided to remember me.