SUSANSusan shuts down her laptop in frustration. This is the fourth job she has submitted all requirements for, she waited a long time for feedback after all the online interviews she has honored and online tests she has taken to prove that she is qualified for the job, only to get a mail that she wasn't shortlisted. With a bigger reason to nag at her husband that evening, Susan waits for Henry's arrival. She hates the neighborhood, Henry promised her that his neighbors are very friendly and would make her feel at home but she doesn't feel welcome at all in their midst. Ever since she arrived with him in the United States, they act weird whenever she is around them or walks in on them having a discussion. Being from an African home, she understands what it means whenever people give you such countenance, it's for you to speak words to your feet where they can hear and be on your own. She has learned to keep her distance whenever Henry isn't home or when he is even out with them, she

SUSANSusan gets back to the house with nylons filled up with groceries, her husband's flight is scheduled for the next day and he would be away for two years or more, so she needed to pack enough groceries and African spices that would last him a while before he settles for junks or adjust to their meal.He was home, she calls his attention to let himknow that she is back. She drops a few groceriesfor their consumption in the kitchen and takes the remaining bags upstairs to her husband "Here you go" Henry exclaims at the sight of the extremely filled bags as Susan hands them over to him "you bought the whole store? Susan! I'm going there to study not to eat and get fat like you" "Wow!" Susan rolls her eyes at his statement, she is adapting to his constant shades about her appearance which can be irritating whenever she is in a goofy mood "I'm sorry I cared too much about your wellbeing, hand it over" she snaps at Henry and snatches the bags from him angrily "Hey! I didn't mean to

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

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

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