Twisted Fate

Ella shut the door behind her when she got into her room. She sat at the edge of the bed and started sobbing. She had lost her job and has nothing to fall back to.

Her mom depends on her for survival. She is sick, her medicines, her basic necessities and feeding. All these need money and it is her responsibility to provide them.

There are burdens on her shoulder. What about her bills? How is she going to cope? That bastard ruined her by making her lose her job.

She sobbed. That is the only way she can relieve herself. What is she going to tell her mother when she asked her why she came home early?

“Ella, Ella dear” Sarah called.

Ella heard her mother calling out to her. She stood up quickly, cleaned her tears and made her voice okay as much as she could.

“I will be with you in a jiffy,” Ella answered through the door. She rushed into the bathroom, washed her face, applied a little makeup to cover up her puffy face and then looked at herself in the mirror.

Satisfied that she had covered everything up, she put on a forced smile. But looking herself in the mirror, she knew that smile was just superficial and it all appeared too fake to be doubted.

Ella soon came out of her room and went to sit next to her mom. She saw from her mother’s eyes that she looked worried already.

“How have you been mom?” Ella asked, smiling at her mother. Her mother’s eyes were not looking like she was fine at all.

“I was fine a while ago before you arrived. But now Ella, o can’t say if I am truly fine”Sarah replied, she turned herself with all difficulty and cupped her daughter’s face in her palm.

Ella looked down fondling with her fingers. Her mom held her face between her palm. If she looked at her eyes, her emotions would take the better part of her.

Sarah looked at her daughter’s face and saw it all. She’s been crying. Something is definitely wrong. If she thinks she can hide her puffy red eyes from her, using her Makeup, then she has missed it.

“What is wrong Ella? Talk to me” Sarah asked, still holding her daughter’s face. They are both each other’s confidant and bestfriend. She can always discuss her worries with her.

“What are you talking about mom?”Ella asked, pretending that all is fine. She knows her mother will still eventually know that she lost her job. But not now, at least not today.

“Of course you know what I am talking about. Don’t forget I am your mother. I understand you by Expression long before you ever say your first word.

Don’t ever make the mistake of lying to me. I want you to tell me what exactly is wrong with you. And why are you home at this time” Sarah asked, her voice filled with complete authority but yet, mixed with emotions and love.

Ella’s tears dropped and Sarah pulled her to a hug. Ella started sobbing. Soon her nose became sour and she was sniffling.

“I lost my job mom!” Ella blurted.

“What did you say?” Sarah was alarmed.

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” Find out all you can about that woman and bring me answers before the Sun sets” Alex commanded.

Soon he placed his phone on the desk before him. He wants to know everything about that woman. He wants to know where it will hurt her the most.

There must be something about her that he would use in torturing her. In New York City, she will live to regret her actions.

That evening, Alex received a call from his investigator. Everything he needed to know about Ella Smith was there. He got his computer and went through her information.

The next morning, Ella received an email to come over for an interview. She can’t remember ever applying in that company for a job. How is it that she received an invitation to come for an interview?

She was a bit sceptical about the invitation. She decided to discuss it with her mother and Sarah said she should go for the interview.

She had already lost her job. She needs another job. And being invited on the platter of gold, she should go.

Ella agreed. The next day the interview was slated for 10am the next morning.

The next morning, Ella got dressed and took her credentials and went to the Foster cooperation. She looked her best and really hoped she would get the job.

When she arrived at the cooperation, she expected to see a lot of applicants. But she was the only one who appeared to have come for an interview.

Anyways, she went to the receptionist and said hello. The receptionist raised her head and welcomed Ella with a smile. She asked her what she can do for her.

“My name is Ella Smith and I am here for an interview…”Ella said. She already liked the warm reception she received. The lady at the reception really is good at her work.

“You are welcome. Sit down please while I send a message to the boss” the receptionist beckoned her to a seat. Just then Lisa Anderson walked through the door.

She looked elegant and classic. Her dress was of the latest Nirvana. Her handbag, her pair of shoes were matched and she walked majestically.

As Ella turned to Walk back and wait until she’s called, Lisa Anderson stood on her path. “Excuse me please” Ella demanded.

Lisa paused in her track to look at the girl who just spoke. She looked at Ella from her head down to her toes and assessed what she put on.

It’s obvious this peasant has no idea of who she is in that company. She is the boss’ woman, Alex Foster’s only girlfriend. Everyone accorded her the respects but this fellow is talking disrespectfully to her.

“Who are you and what do you want here?” Lisa asked. From the girl’s appearance, it seemed she is from a low or middle class family. Her entire adornment cannot be equated to the watch on her wrist.

“Who I am doesn’t matter. I am simply asking that you should leave my path” Ella replied, standing straight and looking at the exquisite lady before her.

The receptionist was already feeling uncomfortable. Everyone knows that Miss Lisa is the boss woman. Even though he has other girls, Miss Lisa holds a special place in his heart.

And he doesn’t want any argument to ensue between them both. She doesn’t want herself or anyone for that matter to be on the boss’ bad side today.

“Em men.. she is here for an interview and I told her to wait…” the receptionist was trying to intervene when Lisa gave a final verdict.

“Her interview has been cancelled” She declared and eyed Ella from her head to her toes in a disgusting manner. She had thought she was here for business or to deliver a message.

So, she wants to work in the Foster corporation and yet doesn’t know those who matter to the CEO? She has just lost an opportunity.

“Wh.. at?” Ella stutters.