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CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
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LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
CHICHIThe secretary to the company knocked on Chichi's office and enters with a file, she drops the file on Chichi's table and informs her about the new update of the proposal defense which was formerly scheduled for Twelve noon but has now been moved by two hours. Chichi finds it very uncomfortable because she will be delayed by extra hours that she might not be getting paid for, she asked the secretary what might have caused the change in time and plan because it just affected hers, the secretary informs her that the boss of the said company is meant to be present at the defense but had some delay so he called few minutes ago for a reschedule. Chichi had no choice but to wait, this is a huge deal and she plans to seal it because it paves way for her promotion which attracts higher pay, bonus and she could even be retained at the new branch. She thanks the secretary and excused her, Chichi picks up her research work and goes through it again, this time carefully to distract her from
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FPRTY-FIVE
NORANora gets a memo at the office, that there would be a meeting and every staff is implored to be present. Nora wonders what the problem could be because her organization barely calls all the staff together for a meeting. She works in a thriving skincare firm but of late, distribution has drastically reduced and everyone thinks it is the situation of the economy but with this memo shared with each of them, speculations start flying round and round.Nora slides her chair from her desk, and goes towards her partner who shares the same office with her. "Cassandra wassup? You got the memo too right?" Cassandra a middle-aged lady who has been Nora's partner for years and has also become very close to her that they refer to themselves like age grade waved her memo at her "Rumor has it that the company is going into bankruptcy, so many staff will be laid off today" Nora is shocked, she wonders why she is just hearing this. She tries to brainstorm how many of them are in their department t
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
CHICHIChichi rolls from side to side in her bed restlessly, the event that happened the day before keeps playing in her head. So many thoughts keep running through her mind "Why does she always ruin opportunities by herself with her emotions always getting in the way of great things? All she should have done when that young man, that she still didn't catch his name, asked a question was answer his damn question! Putting every emotion aside! And all would have been fine by now" she hisses. Ever since she got back from the office a day before, she has been indoors mourning her lost job and lost opportunities. She refused to turn on the television or stereo, all she craved was total silence, no noise pollution not even a beep from her phone is appreciated, she had put her phone on silent immediately after she left the office, knowing that the Managing Director would call to chastise and insult her for her childish attitude that cost them their biggest deal and perhaps tell her to come a
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
CHICHIChichi relished every bit of the aesthetics of the neighborhood as her driver approached Louisana. From the sidewalk to the beautiful trees acting as sheds, the neighborhood is filled with high-rise buildings. The distance from the gate to the company seems endless and extremely beautiful, the smell of luxury filled the air. It's a huge firm with extraordinary architectural values, She couldn't but appreciate the structure, the design, and the quality of everything that caught her eyes as they drive in.She alights from the taxi and walks briskly to the reception, the interior is no way compared to the exterior. She could tell that the CEO does have an exquisite taste, from the floor she walks on to the glass doors that opened to welcome her. The paintings on the wall are originals directly from the painter, she knows a little about paintings but she can tell these are limited editions, perhaps one design to have existed. She walks towards the beautiful receptionist who welcome
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
SUSANIt's been eight weeks since Henry left for Scotland, being all by herself in the house keeps making Susan sick. Henry gets to call once or twice a day and some days, he doesn't call at all. She knows he has been avoiding her recently because of her constant inquiry for updates regarding the job he promised to get for her, his attitude is starting to piss her off and she wishes she hadn't relocated with him. She would have had someone to hang out with and talk to more often other than keeping to herself if she was an outgoing person but she barely steps out of her house except on rare occasions which has made it harder for her to make new friends since she arrived in the states. The only option she has other than going to the grocery store to shop or going for a walk is to make lengthy calls with her mother to complain bitterly and most times she doesn't want to bug her with calls because her complaints were getting too consistent. Her friends who would have been a better option
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FORTY-NINE
NORAWorkload has been intense since the cut down of staff, Nora knew it was going to be hectic but never expected it to be on the extreme. She hasn't had six hours sleep in a week now and hasn't gone home in three days which is so unlike her. She looks so pale and haggard, all she needs at the moment is a cold running bath, a proper massage, and a long sleep which is impossible because they all have a target to meet up and they agreed they could do it if they put all hands on deck, it's too late to back out now.Nora hasn't had time for Spence, she misses him but she knows her job is on the line and she can't risk it. She had spoken to Spence that morning petting him that she wouldn't be coming home that night, which would be the third time he would be spending the night alone at her place. She promised to make it up to him when all the rush at work is over. Spence told her not to worry, then reminded her about the completion of his parents' house which means he will be in town full
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER FIFTY
CHICHIChichi can feel everyone's gaze on her as she walks into the office that morning. it's been two days of her absence, they obviously thought she had been sacked since she cleared her table the last time she was there. She acts like she didn't hear their side whispers, nor notice their piercing gaze, she knocks on the Managing director's office and walks in."Good morning sir" she draws out the chair opposite the managing director and takes her seat. "Good morning Chioma, how did the meeting go this time?" he asks her with hopes that she screwed it over like before since she is not good for anything than ruining their chances, she scoffs at his unimpressed gaze and replies him boldly "I sealed the deal". The M.D is taken back by her statement, he doesn't know how to react but he couldn't conceal the fact that he never expected to hear good news, not after the stunt she had pulled in the presence of the board of directors two days ago, he had to be sure she is not pulling his legs
LOVE & WEB CHAPTER ONE
NORAIt's a calm breezy day that Saturday evening, onewhich every lady always dreams of having a datewith their loved ones or just anyone; no one should sit alone in bed wallowing in thoughts on a weekend, not after having a stressful week. Nora's phone rings interjecting the quiet space, one look at the caller ID, she puts the phone on silent and shoves it aside. She regrets partying that fateful day, which turned out to be a sore one within twelve hours into it, she met this pervert of a caller. That day, her Uber had arrived and she walked out of her house gorgeously dressed! She looked so enticing that all through the trip even the driver kept catching glances at her through his rear mirror. She arrived at the venue only to meet an empty hall, she had decided to get to the reception early enough to get a good seat, where else can ladies in their 30s desperately meet the love of their lives if not at a wedding? That she totally forgot about African time. She searched for her hand
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