Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 6
Enita’s POV
“All passengers should turn on the flight mode in their phone the plane is about to take off.”
Before I could talk, the phone went dead. Noooo.
I rush upstairs an wore a shirt on. This is not the time take a bath now. I brushed my teeth and the foams even spill on my shirt but I cares less.
My uncle mustn’t die. I don’t even have that sugar cane neck number and I don’t even know anywhere.
I ran out of the house and board the first cab I saw. “McDonalds hospital please.” I said and he nodded immediately.
I can still remember the name of that hospital Mimi’s working.
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20 minutes later, I got down from the cab and asked the cab man to wait for me, so I can go call someone.
I went into the building, straight to Mimi’s office and breathe out when I saw her talking a woman.
“Sorry I didn’t knock before coming in. But my uncle is…. I don’t even know what to say cause am confused right now.
My uncle is in that same plane that was going to Germany this morning. And now it crashed, no one survived.” I said, almost crying.
But am a strong man. Strong man indeed.
“What?! Hmm… Ma’am I will call you later okay? I need to attend to something important.”
“Okay nurse, I’d be going now.” The woman came out and I turned to her.
“Are we going to the airport now?” I asked.
“Just calm down, Enita we are going.” She replied sharply.
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We got to the airport and saw many people, some were crying. I struggled to the front and many dead bodies on the floor covered with cloth.
“Mimi, tell me uncle Efe is de…. Of course he’s not dead, see the handsome man coming with the police.” I grinned, seeing my uncle walking towards me and also surrounded by the police. A man was holding a first aid kit.
“Oh my God! Uncle Efe? Let’s go meet him Enita!” Mimi said, still in shock.
We ran to him and I hugged him tightly. He patted my back. I raise my head up and saw him smiling.
“Enita my boy! I almost disobeyed you. Almost. I was already in the plane.
And the pilot asked us to turn the flight mode on. We did and the plane was about taking off when I realized I forgot the most important documents I was supposed to use at home.
So I came down and it took off immediately, though I still have 4 hours left for the meeting to start and the next flight won’t be ready till tomorrow and that’s how I survived.” He explained and rubbed my cheek.
“Wow! It a good thing you forgot that document. I never wish that kind of bad dream which I had earlier to happen.” I replied him.
He knows about my dream coming to pass.
“Humm Mimi, thanks for showing concern about me. Am very grateful. I pray those who died, may their soul rest in peace. Let’s go home.” Uncle Efe collected his bag from one of the officer’s hand and bid them bye.
We got home and I rest on the couch first. “I need to go take my bath now.” I said, and stood up.
“You haven’t take your bath? Gosh! Such a dirty boy!” Mimi said, in a disgusting way.
“That’s your business, am sure uncle haven’t eaten yet same as me so go to the kitchen and prepare food for us.
If you like put too much salt there, am not marrying you again.” I eyed her and walk upstairs to take my bath.
Mimi’s POV
Really? Marry me? What’s he up to for Christ sake.
I sighed and walk to the kitchen to start cooking for Uncle Efe and that jerk before going back to my house.
1 hour Passed…………
The breakfast was ready for them. I served uncle Efe and waited for the jerk to come downstairs.
I got fed up and took my bag to start going. Is he going to wear all the clothes in the wardrobe?
“Sir, I need to go back to the hospital now. It seems Enita won’t be coming down soon.” I said and took two steps before stopping.
Enita is just coming. I turned and saw him in a cream shirt and a black trouser with a smile plastered on his face.
He’s handsome no doubt. Am I really saying this?
“What took you so long to just take a bath and wear a cloth. You kept me waiting, toothpick!!” I yelled, heaving out of frustration.
“Hey, I thought you forgot that silly nickname you gave me, Miss sugar cane neck.” He answered.
“Then don’t call me Miss sugar cane neck again. Let me serve you your breakfast and get out of here.” I gritted and walk to the dinning back.
Uncle Efe has finish eating his meal and had gone to his room. Only I and that jerk now.
“Don’t worry, I won’t call you miss sugar cane neck again. How about I remove the cane and the neck and call you sugar? Sounds cool” He whispers and my body shiver from his touch.
I gulped, his breath fanning my neck and before realizing what was happening, he kissed me on my neck then sat down grinning like an idiot.
The kiss on my neck tickled me and I giggled.
“Better don’t let that kiss get into your head, come and serve me food before you go to that hospital of yours.” He commanded and I glared at him.
“Stop ordering me around, am not your house maid neither am I your wife!” I frowned and dish out the food for him.
“What’s this? I can’t eat this, it isn’t attractive enough. Am not eating.” He folded and threw a glare at food.
I knew he’s trying to get back at me for what I did when he cooked that okra.
“Are you eating or not? This is not egusi or ogwo soup you use to eat in warri so feed your self now. Am off.” I took my bag and turn to leave.
“Sugar wait….” The way he said sugar made me smile. “You should expect me in your hospital either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.” He said with a smile and took a fork.
“Hmm delicious.” He moaned.
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Enita’s POV
I ate my breakfast and stood up, going to the sitting room to watch TV. Hours later, my uncle came down to join me.
“You said you need a job in a hospital, isn’t it?” He asked and I nodded.
“Yes, and it must be Mimi’s hospital please. I want to work there.” I pouted my lips.
“Enita, there’s a job vacancy in a hospital as a medical doctor though not Mimi’s working place and I already submitted the CV you gave me.” My uncle stated and I sneezed.
The sneezing was intentional.
“Are sick Enita? Let’s go to the hospital.”
“No uncle, actually what you said made me sneeze. You went and… Oooo I want to work in Mimi’s place now. Uncle you have spoiled the show for me.” I whined, tapping his feet on the floor.
“Enita! Do you want them job or not? When you’re true with that whineling of yours, come to my room to come take your dress for tomorrow. You’re starting tomorrow.” He said, and storm into his room.
I sighed and bang the couch hard. I guess I have no choice, at least I got got a job. A job in London.
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Next Day……………
I wore my uncle’s suit and I laughed at my self in front of the mirror.
“Uncle, it looks like am wearing a bag of cement or let me say cocoa. It’s too big. I need to do shopping, your clothes are too big for me. Me that is not fat.” I said, removing the baggy suit from my body.
“Okay, just wear your casual clothing and follow me, you mustn’t get late to work.” My uncle replied, standing up while I followed him.
Fast Forward…
We bought some clothes and shoes then I changed into a blue suit and black trouser with a white tie matching it and a black shoe.
I got into my uncle’s car and we drive to the hospital straight. Wow! The hospital was also big and…. It also McDonalds Hospital but this one is bigger than that one.
I grinned and my uncle took me in. We passed different doctors, nurses and wards before reaching a big office.
After a few knocks, the door opened and we came in. I saw a middle aged man on a swivel chair.
He greeted my uncle which he responded and they shook hands.
“Well, that’s him, Mr McDonalds.” Said my uncle, pointing at me and I immediately put on a smile.
I need to confuse this white man. I cleared my throat and faced him.
“Oga oyibo, how far now? How you dey? Family nko?” I said, and chuckle but my uncle threw me a glare.
The white man stared at me, just smiling confusedly. “What’s he saying Mr Efe?” He finally spoke turning to my uncle.
“Oh! I said good morning, and I will be happy if I can walk here.” I answered and he nodded his bald head.
“Okay, Your uncle told me about you getting a job. I saw your CV and I was impressed. And that’s why I asked you to start today.
I will call a nurse to take you around the hospital and your office. Welcome to McDonalds Hospital.” Mr McDonalds said and bowed my head in respect.
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I sat on my own swivel chair and rolled, whineling like a baby. Am so happy, I got a job and my first mission is accomplished.
Mission, to take Mimi on a date but I don’t have money now. I will borrow from my uncle and return it later.
I heard a knock on my door and a nurse rush in. “Sir, there’s an emergency now. A fire accident victim.” She said in a speed.
“Get a room ready and bring out the medical kit for his treatment. Hurry up!” I replied and wore the white coat and a stethoscope on my neck.
I walk out of the office and saw the victim on a stretcher pushed by the nurses.
20 minutes…….
I cleaned the patient’s wounds and covered it up with bandage. His head too bandaged.
“You can rest now sir.” I said and he nodded.
I told the nurse to take the medical kit to my office. I left the ward for my lunch break and a white guy came to sit down beside me.
“Hey, I guess you’re new here. Welcome.”
“Thanks.” I replied.
I thought they don’t talk to black people. That’s their business anyway.
“Would it be fine If my friends join you too?” He asked and I nodded.
“Oh okay” They did and we chatted together very good.
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Mimi’s POV
I packed my stuff in toy bag and waited for taxi by the road side. My car needs repair.
After a long wait, a white blue car stopped in front of me and I bent down to see what nearly shocked my life out.
Enita in a guy? How did he even know how to drive. And why’s he here?
“Hello pretty, enter the car and let me take you to your house.” He said, smiling slyly.
I got into the car and stare at his face.
“To cut the long story short, where are you coming from? And what’s this.. I mean the owner of this car?” I threw the questions at him.
“Well, I guess am lucky and am not. I got a job. As a medical doctor.” He answered wiggling his brows.
“You got a what?! Enita are you kidding me?”
“No sugar, I ain’t kidding you. I work in McDonalds Hospital. But.. Not your own hospital.”
“I guess the hospital sir McDonalds built first before this. Well, I got transferred into that hospital today and I will be in your hospital tomorrow. Arrrrggh, am gonna freaking see you again.” I groaned, as I slap my forehead.
“So our date is today and now, off we go!!!!!” He yelled.
My eyes shot open. “Take me home, this dress doesn’t suit me especially for a date and my make up is ruined too.” He looked at me and smiled.
“Sugar, you don’t need to change into anything. This one is enough. You’re beautiful like this okay? Now let’s go.” He turned the car engine on and the car moved.
You are beautiful like this The words kept ringing in my ears.
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Houston Restaurant……
We got Houston Restaurant and came down from the car. Actually, Enita opened the car door for me.
He took my arm and we walk in.
“Hmm wait, I forgot my phone in the car. Let me go take it while you look for a seat and I nodded.
Enita’s POV
I got to my car and took my phone out then dropped it into my pocket. I was running to get inside fast and I didn’t notice the banana peel on the floor.
I stepped on it and I fell into the….. Yeah, I fell into the gutter.
“Ahh, how will I go inside and tell Mimi that our date is ruined. Enita you’re so clumsy. See you now, inside the gutter. Not even a dry gutter self.” I pouted.
Inside the gutter !!!!!! What a bad date! It looks like God didn’t approve today’s date. Maybe tomorrow, and I pray I won’t fall inside tank next.
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