contract - Season 1 - Episode 3

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contract - Season 1 - Episode 3

Funmi looked up from her laptop and said
with a smile, “Spaghetti Bolognese.”
…

Tobi stood impatiently outside the KFC
restaurant just a few blocks away from his
office. He ignored the excited stares from
passersby and the suggestive stares of the
women. He was waiting for Joseph so they
could have lunch together, but the latter
was held up at court.

He couldn’t stop thinking about what Joseph
said earlier. Any woman would want to have
his baby, and for the right price too. Why
didn’t he think about it before?

His thoughts were interrupted by a lady who
was arguing with the staff of the restaurant.
She wore a faded red dress with flip flops
and her ebony black hair was packed but
had strands falling out.

She was beautiful.

Class-less, yes, but beautiful anyway. He
didn’t realise when he was smiling obviously
amused. She wasn’t exactly his type of
woman, but he couldn’t stop staring.
She sat down on a chair with a scowl on her
face. A man came to talk to her and she
glared at him but he didn’t seem to take the
hint.

Without thinking, Tobi walked into the
restaurant and towards her. Before he could
say anything, she stood up and planted a
kiss on his cheek.

“There you are! Why did you keep me
waiting?” She said then turned to glare at
the man. The man looked away with a frown
and left.

“Sorry.” The lady turned to him with a shy
smile. “I was trying to get rid of him. I told
him to leave me alone but he just kept on
talking and talking and argh.” She explained
with frustration.

Joseph walked in with confusion written
across his face and Tobi replied with a
shrug.

“You have a little lipstick, on your-” She
pointed to his cheek and he chuckled. “No
worries.” He said pulling out a handkerchief.
“I need to go to the restroom.” Joseph
whispered and left.

The girl sat down and brought out her
purse. She brought out a notebook and
some bills and started writing some things
down. He sat down with her and she looked
at him with a raised eyebrow.
“I said sorry. You can leave now.” She said
dismissing him with her hand.

“I want to sit here. Keep this seat for me
while I order.” He said ignoring her
comment.

He returned with a plate of Jollof rice and
chicken and sat down with her, ignoring the
scowl on her face.

Her stomach grumbled but he pretended not
to notice. “Would you like some?” He
offered. “I can’t eat it all alone.” He lied.
“Then you shouldn’t have bought it. I’m
fine.” She snapped although her gaze
lingered at the plate of food longer than it
was supposed to. She looked back at her
notebook with a serious expression, counting
money and writing some things down.
“So, what are you doing?” He asked
curiously.

“None of your business. Go seat somewhere
else. I’m already having a bad day.” She
said without looking up.

“Anything I can help with?” He offered with a
smile tugging at his lips before taking a
huge bite from his chicken. She fought the
urge to look up at his food.

“If you can get me a job, then yes.” She
murmured but he heard her.
Breathing in nervously, he said, “You need a
job? I have a job for you.” She finally looked
at him suspiciously.

“What kind?” She asked and he gave her his
card.

Tobi Ademi
CEO
Ademi Group of Companies.