Who's The Boss- Episode6

Judith slumped on her bed like a log of wood, she was so tired that getting out of her clothes was a big chore.

"Lazy girl, get up... I know you are tired but you should at least eat dinner." Ruth tugged at her leg ridding her leg of the shoe.

"You may as well finish the job and remove the other shoe, I just want to sleep." Judith said turning over on the bed.

" Well I won't let you waste my energy, you should get up while am being nice, you know you would n... Okay! I will get up." She said in a defeated tone, she knew Ruth would pull her out of the bed and she had no strength for that now.

"I think I will say it since you are not eager to know." Ruth said.

"Say what?"

"I knew you would forget that I mentioned on phone that I have good news for you."

Judith rolled her eyes as she dug into the rice, she never knew she was hungry till she saw the enticing rice and plantain with beef, her mouth was watery as she partially listened.

"Alright, I am all ears." She said non chalantly.

" I know you mentioned not being ready and all that but girl I could not resist when I noticed that my neighbor was packing and moving to another part to establish his business so I kind of em...I kind of gave part payment for the rent so you could start your cake business, girl another person would have taken it but I used my influence so the landlord agreed and..."

"OMG Ruth! I have enough on my hands already, actually I am getting crazy from the madness happening in the office. Today was a very long and tiring day, I was threatened and pushed to my last wit. Micheal thought I was delusional when I told him the truth, well he did not say it but his eyes spoke volume. Ruth I was disappointed and now I know I should be elated by the news but I am just so tired and..." She broke down into fresh sobs and Ruth rushed to her side.

"Common girl, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Will you die trying to build another man's work and abandon your own dreams. I know this time is rough but then we just need to come up with a plan. Let's get your business running, you have week ends and since am close, I will supervise the work. Just stop crying okay."

Judith wiped her face with the back of her hand. "I am sorry I reacted that way, I appreciate what you did and remind me to pay you back tomorrow... I just wish Tom was more understanding." She had said it and it was too late to reverse her words.

"What did that guy do again? I know you love him and all but I can't bring myself to accepting him even after all these while. You know I have been imagining you and Micheal, I think you guys will make a good couple." She said with a stupid grin on her face.

" In your dreams. I don't want anything to do with someone who thinks I am lying to him, what will I gain by spoiling people's reputable huh! He claims to want friendship but no, he is the boss so that will be called trespassing. I have had enough trouble okay so stop that stupid imagination. " She snapped and walked away to the room angrily. She expected Ruth to be remorse instead she laughed heartily claiming its all a matter of time.

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Michael had lost his appetite and was fumbling with his food. He could not get his mind off what she had told him, he thought he could handle it but then it was impossible, that man is loyal to his father or so he thought, well that did not bother him as much as seeing her cry did. He felt like an idiot standing there and watching her cry, he wanted to embrace her and comfort her and tell her everything will be fine but that will not be professional, he wish they had met under separate circumstances. He needed to focus and try to investigate the issue but two weeks later, just when he had started to trust her theory, a meeting was held.

She was seated looking all gorgeous in her skirt and long sleeve shirt that was neatly tucked in. He loved her dress sense and well it was unfortunate that she was engaged and not interested in him but though he was busy checking her out, what he heard next was a shocker.

"Chair man sir, I am sorry to say that Miss Judith has been having some illicit activities outside the company, I warned her to stop but this is the peak of it. I received a call from the manager saying he had been called to transfer #500 000 into her account and the order has been met, he only called to say it has been done and...Enough! I don't want to hear anymore."

Micheal was mad, how could she have fooled him. So she was the thief and pretended to be the saint. He thought she was a good Christian lady who has integrity. He flashed her a death glare, he wondered why she looked surprised as if she was innocent but no! He won't be deceived. He really wish this was a lie, he wanted her name to be cleared. He looked at everyone who were waiting for him to act and his gazed landed on her.

"Judith! Why did you do it?"

She knew she was in trouble, he had done it again. Jumping to conclusions. A tear slid down her cheek as she looked at the chief accountant who had a look of triumph in his heart. Will she be able to forgive these men? Its so difficult to be a good Christian because its hard to obey a times but she knew in her head that the big guy up in the guy was the Boss, will he save her or leave her to face the shame of what she never did?

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Micheal looked at her for the umpteenth time. What guts does she have to Withhold vital information from him.

" Judith I will advice that you tell me what you did to the chief accountant to warrant such talks, that man rarely gets angry. He is one of the best men in this company and trust me he is too nice to pull off that threat. I can take anything including having your fiance embarrass me but I will not have you with hold any information that concerns my company." He said with seriousness.

She wanted to apologize on behalf of her fiance but then she was really angry that he had been blinded to the truth. He trusts the man too much so it is difficult to air her thought without proves.

" I am sorry sir, there is nothing to tell for now. If you don't mind, please may I take my leave now?"

Micheal had had enough of this incessant behavior, he was still the boss and he demands respect but then seeing her face with a mixture of fear and confidence, how can the two co- exist? Well only Judith is capable of such. She keeps daring him but he feels too weak to deal with her like he would do to any other staff, well that's the point she is different.

Her phone rang and the look on her face tells him something is wrong. He did not want to poke nose into her private life but he is interested.

"Why don't you pick your call?"

She looked at him amazed. "Well, its not important, I will call him when I leave here." She said.

"Him right? I am guessing its your fiance, you should... I am sorry sir, can we not discuss my private life in a work environment?"

She said cutting him shut.

" Woman, I have had enough of this, I can say whatever I like whenever I want to, I pay the bills so I call the shots here do you understand? You stand here and you disrespect me by keeping back useful information. I know you are smart but don't make a fool of me. I know something is wrong, I am under a lot of pressure and the last thing I need is to have a woman feeling like the world rotates around her. For the last time I ask you, is there something I need to know that you are not telling me?" He said panting heavily like someone in a marathon race. He knew he was too harsh but he needed to know the truth, his father expects a lot from him and he would not disappoint the man that has invested so much in him.

Judith swallowed hard, she felt like crying. First it was the chief accountant threatening her and now Micheal, can this day be any better? she really wants him to know but it's obvious he would not belief a word she says and now he is mad at her. Lord help me today. She prayed in her heart biting her lower lips to stop it from quivering. She batted her eyelids several times, she would not cry in front of him.

"I-i am sorry sir, but... Well...there is something wrong like you said but I do not have facts to prove my suspicion and saying anything now will be the half truth. I know you are mad at me but I will rather get sacked than let harm come to this company. All I ask for is more time and please watch your back, not everyone you call friend is a friend indeed."

"What do you mean by that? Judith I do not have time to waste. If you have something to say just say it."

" But I can't, can't you see? I am still confused and you are making this very difficult for me, I am trying to do my job but its so hard and- and...I beg to take my leave now please." She said defeated and wiped her tears before it drops and she turned to leave.

Micheal didn't know what to make of the scene but his ever confident staff has tears in her eyes and well he was the cause of it. She is just too proud, what's so terrible that she can't say? He felt guilty and though he would enjoy making her respect him as a boss, he still needed her as a friend. Why can't I just let her go huh!

"Judith please wait." He said softly

"Huh!" She stopped abruptly.

He walked past her and stood in front of her, she looked sideways still trying to stop the tears.

Micheal wiped his face with his palm and gently massaged his eyes. He too was tired, but he will feel bad knowing he hurt her.

"Judith I - I am sorry okay. It is just painful that you think I will not be able to handle the information. I also want to do my job but you are not making it easy. I did not mean to shout at you or be mean to you. I know I have temper issues and I am working on it but please can we discuss this as friends, I know you love this company as much as I do, at least that is something we have in common. I know you need time but please can you tell me what you know, trust me nothing surprises me anymore and also I like you more when your face is dry, don't let people think I am a monster when they see your tears." He took his handkerchief and dabbed her face gently, she quickly collected it and mumbled a silent thanks, she felt heat coming to her cheek,

"I think the Chief accountant has some illegal transactions going on, that's why the accounts are incorrect." She said gently.

"What!"

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Eunice had used all the strategy she had to keep dodging Micheal, she could not face him after the embarrassment she endured, she knew he had a mindset about her and she had told herself that she did not care about his impression about her but she could not forget the icy smile he gave her. She would not have had any reason to go to his office but reports getting to her needed to be cleared. The documents from the accounting department were questionable, the more she tried to ignore those transactions, the guiltier she felt. "Sir, going through the documents you sent to my mail about the delivery of the parts to Rod ex enterprises, I realized that in relation to the invoice we gave, there was an alteration that I am confused about, the product we supplied were supposed to be from...Hey Miss Judith you don't need to go any further." The chief accountant intercepted her. "But sir,  I am not done, I am sure you would call Mr Tayo to order after this, this would not be the first time and when I take this report to the chairman without reconciling the discrepancies, he would not be so nice about it. I only need to know you are also aware of this." She said with her face set as a flint, she had to be smart in dealing with the man, she would do all that she knows how to stop the madness going on. Everyday she tries to flow but her conscience keeps saying there is a foul play and she needed to handle it. How will that be possible if this old man, who is one of the board of directors is aware or probably part of those corrupting the standards Chief Jacobs has built over the years and which his young son is struggling to maintain. "Hey young woman! I would advice you to lay low and pretend not to know what's happening. I know your type, flaunting yourself as a christian but if I decide to give you 20 percent per month, you know what that means. See, I am an elder in my church and I have been in this Christianity before you were born okay? I have served this company and I will eat the fruit of my labour. If you still want your job, you had better play by my rules if not, I will give you what you are asking for. If you ate ready to discuss, you may come back later if not please excuse me, I have work to do." "But sir I have...okay." She got up in a hurry and with the little confidence she had she spoke. "Sir I do not intend to dare you but I will do what am paid to do, and unlike some  people, people still have the fear of God. Have a good day sir." She walked out with her heels clicking in a smooth rhythm. "Judith you will regret this I promise you." "Regret what!" Micheal asked as he barged into the office. Judith was taken aback by his sudden entrance and she was about to open the door, if she had not been smart the door would have hit her. She tried to get her composure, she muttered quiet greeting and decided to slip away when he asked her to wait. "What am I missing here? Can someone fill me in? I was waiting to get a report from you but except I am imagining it, you have been dodging me, well I will expect it before 12pm unfailingly." He said in a firm voice. She knew things would not be the same, they were back to the strict boss routine. Well that will be better for her now because she feels bad knowing she has a clue of the bad eggs but can't disclose them until she has solid evidences. Though she sounded confident talking to the chief account, her heart was in her mouth but then even if she lost her job, she would be glad she would have no sleepless night due to guilt. "Yes sir." She said and quickly left the office before he could say something else. Though a bit late, she gave a soft tap on his door and he beckoned her in. "I am sorry for coming in late, I was attending to..." "Don't bother about giving details, please show me the bank statement you talked about." He watched her hands shaking and she didn't seem to be able to compose herself. He knew something was wrong and it had to do with the chief accountant but how dies that concern her. "Here it is sir, i - I should have, I mean, I am yet to record the.." Micheal leaned back and looked at her. He needed her to feel relaxed because it was obvious that she was tensed. "Judith we may have started on a wrong foot today but I want to believe we are still friends right?" "But sir...Judith can you please tell me what happened in that office and I need you to be truthful with me." He cuts in. Judith was too confused to talk, talking now would mean lots of things, she needed time but obviously time is a luxury they can't afford. "I am sorry I can't, I still need some time sir." "What!
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Who's The Boss- Episode 3

Judith walked briskly towards the table with an apologetic look.

"Babes we will have to stop fixing dates if you make me wait always. It's embarrassing you know?" Tim said trying not to raise his tone on her.

"I know I always do this but am sorry, it's just this recent development in the office, can you believe my boss is now... Oh please spare me the details. I feel like I am the one pushing this relationship, Judith you are never here, it's office this or that and it's not funny anymore." He said cutting her off.

Judith was sober for a moment. " Can we at least eat now, time is not by our side." She said.

"Here she goes talking about time again."

Judith could not stand it any more, she knew she had not been devoted to the relationship as he is but God knows she is trying her best.

She held his hand that was resting on the table and he looked up at her, those irresistible eyes.

"Baby you know I love you so much and am sorry I have not been always available but I am  trying okay? Its not easy for me with the pressure from every where." She explained.  Tim sobered up and took a close look at her.

" So when do you intend to start that shop you always told me about. Honestly girl, we can't continue like this, how do we manage when we marry and start having children?"

"Gran!!!" Her phone rang and she cursed silently in her mind. She pretended not to hear it ring.

"Common now, answer the call. Its probably from work, as usual." He said sarcastically.

"No Tim don't let me answer them  now." She said when she saw that indeed it was work related.

"So how have you been?" She asked but then the phone rang again, she was pissed and when she checked the caller's ID, it was her boss. Her heart beat increased and her hand became clammy.

"Oh ride on and answer the phone." He said feeling irritated by the Noise.

When the call persisted she excused herself and went outside. Tim's eyes followed her but

he said nothing.

"dear God, don't let me loose my man to this job, and why should he be calling me now? Work has closed for Christ sake." She soliloquized before answering the call.

" hello Judith why don't you join me in Tanterlizers let's discuss, I don't feel safe in that office ant more."

"Sir!? Which of the Tanterlizers?" She knew that was a silly question because the restaurant is not far from her office and their food is great though her mouth feels like gravel.

"Oh please sir, I don't think this is a good time, why don't we reschedule to maybe tomorrow? You know this is not work hours and so I- I have other plans." She stuttered praying that Tim does not come looking for her.

"Am sorry but I am there already."

"What?!" Her knees felt weak as she looked straight ahead and saw his car parked with him leaning against it, waving at her with a bright smile.

"Father deliver me from temptation. I am engaged and should not be thinking fondly of another man." She chided herself when she caught herself  feeling happy to see her stubborn boss. Well maybe its because all she and Tim does lately is to argue, she knew she loved him but she could also feel them growing apart.

Micheal covered the distance in no time and just as he stretched his hand to shake her,  Tim stepped out and cleared his throat and she shook.

"Hey man! You don't go about startling people, you scared her just now, I think you should apologize." Micheal demanded but Judith knew she was in trouble.

"Sir please, he didn't mean to do that, he was just stepping out now." She tried to cover up for him.

"Judith who is this that don't know how to stay out if people's business huh!"

Judith held her head trying to tame the headache that just started.

"Tim meet Jacobs Jnr, my boss, boss meet Tim my-my boyfriend, actually my fiancé, we-we are engaged you know." She said with a pained smile as she felt the shock on both sides but Micheal recovered first.

"Hmm! Am sorry man, my name is Micheal, this your fiancé is one if a kind. Trust me man, you are one lucky guy, I just hope you realize how lucky you are." He said not shifting his gaze from her.

She thought she saw disappointment in his eyes when she introduced her fiance, she didn't know if she should be glad they met so that Micheal will know they can't be nothing more than friends asides work.

"Micheal huh! Thanks for the recommendation. I am glad I  met the guy that has been putting my baby under pressure. Well! Maximize your time with her in that company because she would be quitting soon." Tim said with a fake smile.

"What!" Micheal and Judith said in unison.

"Let's go babes, it was nice meeting you Mike." He said pulling her along.

"Tim! I don't have my bag here." she felt so embarrassed in front of her boss. "Lord do you really think I can spend a life time with this bully, he was not this rude, so what has gone wrong?" She thought to herself.

"Sir am sorry, he didn't mean to talk that way."

"No problem, I guess we all want to be your boss."

"But sir..."

"See you tomorrow." He said

"Tim! we need to talk

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Who's The Boss- Episode Two

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Judith sat with her mouth agape, she blinked rapidly trying to be sure

she was still standing before him, she knew he was waiting for an

answer, this would not have been a problem if only she knew what he

meant by "Friends". He seem like a responsible guy but she would not

dare think about him besides being her boss. Her brows were furrowed

in confusion as she stared blankly into his face.

"Judith is every thing alright?"

she readjusted in her seat, 'father deliver me from evil' she prayed.

Why should he call her by her first name, what happened to his

insisting that every one be addressed formally in the office because

he thinks that will make people work best but its ridiculous having

your close friends and pals call you Miss Ade as if you are an old

maid.

She determined it was really time to go. She wanted to believe her

boss was joking. "Emm...sir if there  is nothing else to be discussed,

i beg to take my leave..." she stood up with all the courage left in

her and attempted to move.

"Don't you consider it gross disrespect for you to ignore my

questions? Is this how you treat our clients? I bet not,I asked you

simple questions and you were staring at me as if I had grown horns,

do you hate me that much? No tell me, am I that despicable? Oh

of course you would not like to be my friend, i heard you are one of

those church girls...Judith went stiff with shock, she loved her job

dearly but alot is threatening her faith."Father I need your wisdom."

she prayed in her mind.

"Sir?!" she managed to say and he gave a half hearted smile.

"You are shocked I know that part of you right, well I guess it's no

more news in this office. See I have had dealings with acclaimed

Christians and I swore to be smarter next time. I am not a devil okay,

i go to church on Sundays to please my mum but i really don't care. I

appreciate your attitude so far, just ensure you keep your faith

aside, I don't need that right now."

Judith had never been this confused before. She tried to process all

that he had said but her brain was too scrambled for that task. She

saw the anger with which he spoke, she wish she had the chance to

correct his notions about Christians but she would not want to betray

herself or get involved in this mess. "Lord reveal yourself to him."

she prayed earnestly in her heart.

Micheal saw her confusion, he expected her to get angry and try to

defend herself or the gospel but this meditative look on her face got

him thinking she is one of the real ones. "Lets be friends". Was the

line he had used on a couple of loose ladies who think they can sleep

their way to the top. At least there are still decent ladies in this

town. He looked at her again and he caught himself thinking about her

in wrong territories. He shook his head as if the thought would fly

away. Well it must be his mind playing tricks on him. He ran his hand

through his afro, why does he feel on edge when she is around yet a

part of him seem to enjoy having her around though he knew it was pure

torture to her.

He crossed the desk and leaned back on the desk facing her, he noticed

she was fidgeting and he was not happy she was this nervous around

him, he placed a hand and her shoulder trying to calm her down but he

got to know that was a wrong move.

"I am sorry sir, I think I must leave now, you have kept me here

longer than usual, i think i can stand the insults but sir i would not

appreciate it if this continues, I  respect you as my boss so please I

demand that the respect be reciprocated. I do not hate you, neither do

I find you despicable but sir it would do you a lot of good if you

check your attitude." she had gone past caring about the job, she

would not stand there and watch him disrespect her like that, she is

not a kid and even if he seniors her,maybe that will be with three

years or so. It is the clap of the hands that leads to dancing, it is

one thing that leads to another. If he decides to fire her for

standing on her self dignity,   fine and good.

"Sir, I think I have had enough. I watch you boss people around as if

you own the universe. I appreciate your zeal for the work but I do not

mix work with this kind of pleasure and..."

"Enough! Do you realize that I could get you fired?" he said angrily,

no woman had dared him this much, as angry as he was, the foolish part

of his brain admired her bravery.

"Yes I do but I thank God I can say this before I send in my

resignation letter. Mr Micheal Jacobs Jnr, to experience the success

you desire, you must change your strategy, you are too stiff. I

believe a working structure is the permanent structure. Think about

it." She walked to the door with an air of confidence.

Micheal was still in shock but it took him no time to see what the

company will lose if she decides to resign and dad will not approve of

 it so he swallowed his Ego to say this to her "Miss Ade, you may not

believe this but I need you, the company needs  you, he quickly added,

because there is trouble."

She turned briskly."What!"

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