Good work everyone!" Madame Stephanie said brusquely, her gaze stern but her eyes betraying a sense of satisfaction as she handed them their monthly wages.
Pearl wore the widest grin as she received the bundle of heavy euros. She was the happiest because she earn the biggest money €3,430 was definitely a huge cash. Debby also wore a smile as she stared at the bundle of €2800 , it would go a long way for her daily expenses and she plan on getting something for her guardians and cousins. Probably pizza or hamburger for dinner. Such is the love she has for her guardians.
Debby unlike Ixora , who is yearning for scholarship has a culinary certificate, a course of two years. Although she wants to further more because her grade can't be recruited in a high paying restaurant , here where she works as a cook pay an affordable amounts and it isn't strenuous but one day , Debby is aiming to become a professional chef.
Ixora held the bundle of cash . No need to check twice she knows the estimated amount in the envelope, a total of €1,000 . Very nice to her because she was given bonuses daily for the past 12 months. Such is Madame Stephanie. She wants efficiency in everything. The other worker cheered among themselves.
" Thank you Madame Steph." The workers applauded . Stephanie waves dismissively before sashaying into her mini car . Soon the car screech followed . The security knew better , to lock the door. Soon everyone was outside. Ixora took her bag to her chest slowly dragging her feet.
The mummurs of the workers could be heard as they waited for cabs. Pearl was the first to enter, the other staff waves at her envying her since she ordered a ride.
" Byeeee!!!" The workers continue waving and their hands dropped as the taxi slowly disappeared into further length.
" Too cocky." A staff sneered , the others nodded in agreement .
" Ordering a ride because she collect the highest. Does she have to rub it on our faces every damned minute ." Another spat angrily .
Debby scoffed withdrawing herself away from them. Don't be surprised , the lower staffs Comprising of the cleaners , most of the dishwasher , the delivery girls and secretary are like that and gossiping about Pearl seems to be their favorite hobby.
" Just imagine, you would think she is Madame Steph relative with her expensive dressing." Another scoffed with jealousy evident in her voice .
" Right. !" They all jeered in laughter. Debby put in her ear buds to distract her from the gossip.
" So rude!" Tsk!" They cackles loudly . Soon a taxi approached them and they all got in .
" Debby , care to join in." Someone among the workers offered. But Debby swayed her limb to the music.
" Leave her , maybe she is also waiting for her ride ." Another sneered and they laughed loudly again before the car drove off.
" Bitches" " Debby scoffed , she stared at her wrist watch , soon a loud screech was heard as a motorcycle approached her.
" You are late." Debby frowned at the rider who grinned in return.
" Sorry cousin ." The rider smiled and wore a helmet over her head , Debby was still frowning" Okay I will buy you ice cream on our way home."
" Whatever ." Debby said with a low scoff hiding her smile . The man kicked the engine to life, the engine roared in response and he drove off with high speed.
" Slow down. Tamil." Debby yelled , soon her laughter could be heard as cold breeze swayed her hair . Her gaze locked onto someone. Ixora.
Ixora was helplessy dragging her feet home and Debby knew she had to ask for Ixora home address from Madame Steph. Today is payday and she can't even take a taxi. Is that how poor she is. No something isn't right.
For a minute Ixora gaze locked onto Debby who had been staring at her . The motorcycle speed past Ixora , but before it did . Debby smiled at Ixora.
Ixora eyes widened and she rubbed her eyes on disbelief. Did Debby just smiled at me !" She asked inwardly but shrugged walking down the alley since it was fastest route to her house. Unknown to her there were shadows lurking behind the alley. As Ixora stepped out of the alley, she was brutally pushed by someone and her eyes widened as she felt nothing in her little purse. No . No . No this can't be happening. Not today please!
" Thief." Ixora mumbled , standing up with a groan. " Thief ." Her voice got louder and she broke down into tears running after the thief. By passerby glanced at her but unwilling to help. Who was the thief here , her dressed ragged or the supposed thief no where to be found.
" Help . Help!! Thief!!!" Ixora ran after the thief trying to catch up with him. A loud screech startled her , her eyes widened as she stared at the car that almost hit her. Ixora eyes darted across the street and she bursted into louder sobs as the thief had already disappeared from her sight. Unable to contain this overheating anger.
" Can't you watch where you are going!" Ixora spat angrily at the owner of the tinted Benz .
" Why. Just why do you take Joy in tormenting me world. Why the hell where you driving now?!" Ixora yelled angrily pulling her hair in tears. The money, her earnings for thirty one days all gone. Just how would she survive Aunt Clarice torment tonight , nobody would believe her.
" Just why where you driving now!" Ixora blinded by her anger took her shoe and threw it at the car damaging the windscreen of the vehicle .
By passerby stood carefully with wide gasp as they stared at Ixora
" Is she isane!!'
" Does she knows the amount of that expensive car!"
" Who is the owner ?, i bet she will be humilated by the wner of the vehicle ."
Ixora blinded with rage ignored the comments of the passerby , her tears blinded her , she threw her other shoe at the car worsening the damage of the wind screen . Loud gaps of the passerby intensified , some brought out their phone awaiting the owner of the luxurious mercedes benz , but no on came out Meanwhile in the vehicle , a pair of gray eyes was staring at Ixora blanky .
" Why , just why you devil!! ,why do you have to drive a this moent ,why!!!!". Ixora screamed while crying bitterly , confusion swirled at the passer by but no one approached her , Ixora staggered and fell on her knees , she pulled her hair with a terrible scream " YOU DEVIL!!!"
The owner of the car gaze darkened and his eyes color shifted instantly .
" Stupid Woman ,why is she causing this commotion? . " The driver honked loudly at Ixora but she remained at the middle of the streets crying her hearts out bitterly .
" Mr kings. I am deeply sorry. I will go drive her away ." Hades driver bowed and opened the car door knob .
" ¡ Espera ( Wait.) Hades lazily said with his dark gaze on the sobbing Ixora for a while blankly.
"Odio!!Odio!![ I hate you . I just hate you!!!]" Adrianna yelled before limping away with bitter tears. The passer-by dispered as well .
"!Conduce ( Drive.) Hades whispered hoarsely and the man bowed kicking the engine to live.
" Amusing ." Hades whispered hoarsely with his dark gaze onto the limping Ixora .
Confusion swirled in the driver eyes. He was confused and shocked about Hades kindness . How can a bloody mortal damage his boss car, not only that but also yell at him harshly . Can today madness just end.?
Hades eyes gleamed darkly as he remembered her words , the girl with that hazel eyes , eyes that burned with rage that oddly exicted him ." Odio! Odio! I hate you. I hate you." The pain on her face was.... SATISFYING . Hades slowly smirked with his legs crossed, Ixora sobs played repeatedly like a playback in his head , Hades tilt his head with a scoff . " iComo se atreve [How dare her]." His eyes blazed with fury . Tha tiny mortal have some nerves.!
