Later that day, 12:00am (in Elsie's room)
Elsie was at her desk reading when her phone rang. "Bestie calling," she sighed and picked it up.
Hey girl, are you still up? Jenny asks
Yes, I'm reading.
Oh, did I bother you?
Not really.
So what have you been up to recently?
Nothing, just trying to make some money to pay for my college entry fees.
I can borrow you if you want.
No, it's fine. I don't want to bother you with my problem.
We're friends; if I can't help you, then what are friends for?
I know, but I want to find a job.
You want to start working.
Mhm, to earn some money so that I can take care of my dad and my personal needs.
I see.
You know that I don't like my dad working in the bakery; he needs rest at this age he's now.
Speaking of jobs, I understand my brother mentioned his friend is looking for a worker.
Really
Yes, I don't know what category, but I'll ask him.
Thank you; that'll be a great help.
Don't thank me yet; let me get to it fine.
Okay
Bye, best.
Bye, bestie.
Jenny, hang up.
Yes, yes, yes...she jumps in excitement.
Elsie What are you doing up there? I'm trying to sleep. Mr. James shouted from his room.
Sorry, Dad. Elsie apologizes.
The next day at the market
"What is happening?" Satiano asks.
Sir, the car broke down...the driver responded.
Why must it be now that I'm running late for the meeting?
Sorry sir I'll fix it right away
Shit
Sir how about you call the secretary and tell her to inform your dad you'll be late...his personal assistant suggested
Yes give me my phone
He looks around looking for the phone but find nothing
What is wrong now
I think I ..I
You what spit it out
I think I forget it at your place
Then give me yours
Well, sir, my phone got spoiled last night.
What, dammit, why is all this happening today?
Sir
What
How about we walk to the street? It's not far from here, and then we take a taxi.
You expect me to walk
It's the only way to get to the meeting on time.
Fine, whatever. (He gets down.)
His personal assistant also gets down.
They start walking in a few minutes, sir. Hold on; let me ask someone to give us a call.
He didn't respond.
(His assistant goes ahead.) He walks to the bakery shop, Satiano goes after him, and they see a young girl mixing flour.
Hello, miss.
(Elsie stops.) Hello.
Can you help us with a phone call?
Sure (she pulls out her mobile phone, fixes the battery, and gt tries to put it on, but it is not switching on).
Great..... Satiano says in a muttered, annoyed voice as they are waiting.
The phone refused to switch on until Elsie hit it on the desk, not too hard to make it spoil.
Satiano and his assistant look at each other.
(After she hit it, the phone switched on.) Here.
Thank you (Satiano's assistant takes the phone and gives it to Satiano).
Santiano talks for some minutes, then hangs up and gives it back to Elsie.
"Thank you," his assistant says.
"You're welcome," she replies.
Satiano just walks off; he's very annoyed.
I'll go.
Oh, now.
She nods.
The assistant goes after Satiano.
"What a person with attitude," she mutters as she continues mixing the flour.