Hotel Palaver - Season 1 - Episode 17

4 years ago

Hotel Palaver - Season 1 - Episode 17

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A call from mom was enough to ruin my day. She asked that i employ Jummy’s friend. I didn’t intend on employing her since her qualifications didn’t meet up with my expectation.

Someone knocked on the door twice then i saw Adesuwa walked in with a letter.
“Hey” I said trying to smile. I was in no mood to smile or joke about anything.
“Can you come back later, now’s not a good time”

Just as she turned to leave, i remembered the way she was embarrassed by Jummy.
I deemed it fit to apologize to her.
“I’m sorry” i said and she glanced at me once more.

. She was probably wondering what i was apologizing for.
“About the way Jummy spoke to you. She has never been that way. I know you must have questions” i paused, expecting she would open her mouth to say something.

This was my cue for her to speak.

Nothing would give me more relief than a confession that very moment. Rather she faked a smile giving a gentle nod.

Then she turned her back to leave.
“Your acting skills are laudable and superb. You almost had me going if I wasn’t too inquisitive to be fooled”

Adesuwa paused for a moment she was probably wondering what I meant by that statement.

“I know you can talk…stop with the act, it’s becoming annoying.”

A scoff escaped her lip, loud enough for me to hear.

She turned towards me with her hands raised in surrender. It dawned on her that i knew already.

“I guess i’ll be fired then” she said, my first time of hearing her voice. For a wierd reason, i badly wanted to know how she sounded.

Not bad, i thought to himself.
“How long have you known?” She asked, “Today would make it the second day”

Adesuwa nodded her head. “Who told you?” She asked, “I didn’t need to be told, like I said I was inquisitive”
“So I’ve been making a fool of myself this whole time, great” she added sarcastically.
“So much for trying to keep my job.” She added almost walking out the door.
“We’re not done miss”
“Says who? You’re not my boss, i’ve been fired”

“And who says you’ve been fired?” She turned towards me, “Why didn’t you fired ne when you found out the truth about me?”
“Why did you do it? Why did you lie” i inquired in a subtle tone.

“I asked you a question first” “Well I’m your boss”

“I don’t owe you or anyone any explanation”
“I was lied to”
“You’ll get over it, i’m not your girlfriend”

“But i’m still your boss”
“Take the job if you want…u wan force me talk?” She blurted out in attempt to leave the office.

“So i take it you’re the kind to walk into men naked instead of doing your job.
“That….. was a mistake” she answered without facing me.

“And lieing…i take it that’s a hobby for you.” I continued, “What about publicly rejecting marriage proposal? Is it that you love the attention, or you’re a just a horrible person”

Suddenly she turned towards me rolling her eyes.

“You have no idea who i am…or what i can and can’t do. I’m going to advise you to mind your business” she pointed at me then she placed her hands on the table bringing her face close to mine while balls of tears rolled down her cheek.

“Whatever i chose to do with my life, it’s my life not yours…not Chidi’s not…” She paused covering her face this was followed by a loud sob and a sniff.