As Mr Blackwood entered, Emma quietly turned her face away in order not to share a gaze with him, she felt embarrassed to consider the offer and at the same time she wanted it.
She stood quietly so as not to create any attention which would attach people's eyes on her.
Just a she was about to sit ,,,,Mr Backwood called,
Hi Emma, come over here
She couldn't believe her eyes as she opened her mouth speaking silently to herself
What's that tone? Why is he calling me?
In surprise she murmured
She reluctantly walks towards Mr Blackwood's table
Yes sir, did you call for me? She answered
There was no response which made her even more furious but the thought of accepting the offer on the other hand gave her no option to yell at him.
Have you considered my offer? Mr Blackwood asked without looking up, busy operating his laptop
Emma doesn't know which reply to give, her hands begins to shake, her pride won't allow her to accept it
She immediately summon courage and reply "No sir" in friendly tone in order not to annoy Mr Blackwood
I have no intention to do that for you as I've told you I can't be bought with money
I'm priceless
Mr Blackwood chuckles
You're priceless!!!? Who told you so?
Seems you still haven't got it, what's so hard in pretending to be my wife?
I wanna help you cause this favours you more
You are in debt and I'm in need of a "fake wife" "he quoted" I didn't ask you to be real I can't even love you, we're not on the same calibre
Emma banged the table annoyingly with her eyes filled with water
Do you think I wanted to be your 'so -called fake wife' also? Do you think I would love you because you are rich?
Do you think you have it all? Who do you think you are?
Oh you literally thought money could buy me?
Just because you have money doesn't
mean everything you want could be bought with money
I'm turning this offer down now and forever and don't you ever approach me again "you this snob"
she rested her hands on the table in order to catch her breath
All eyes are on her already which has started to make her look uncomfortable and embarrassed….. suddenly she came back to her senses,,,,looked back at Blackwood "Oh what have I done" she covered her mouth in regret.
she quickly rushed inside the toilet, sat on the floor and started crying
She think to herself
Am I going to lose this job now….., No I can't, I need it
A thought came into her head: should I go and apologize. She replied to herself No I can't do that,,,, I did nothing wrong… what should I do????
After some minutes she came out of the toilet saying to herself ….
i will go and apologize I can't lose this job she said confidently as she stepped back to where Mr Blackwood sat
But to her biggest surprise he's nowhere to be found
Emma, where have you been? There are a lot of customers,,, come and take their orders….. Carol shouted at her.
She hurriedly held Carol's hand with trembles in her voice, "Whee, Where is Mr Blackwood?
I left him here not quite where is he??
Carol looking at her with disappointment as she swinged her hand off hers, she replied "he left already"
He's too ashamed to be here after your stupid drama ... .still looking at Emma with eyes full of hatred.
Emma was in confusion..
No, why?
He left already? Because of me?
No no no it can't be
Better get back to work now and stop slacking off if you don't want your salary to be deducted
Emma rushed out to check where his car was parked but his car wasn't there
It was at this time Emma knew she's done for
She sat on the floor and started crying
She cried out loudly Mr Blackwood I'm sorry please don't fire me, I'm so sorry
Carol was still taking the customer's order as she sighted someone sitting on the floor….isn't that Emma?
Why is she on the floor she rushed to the park and to her surprise it was Emma
What's wrong with you…. You can't be here
she lifted her up and took her to the garage where she put her on a chair
Emma, what do you think you're doing…
This is a business environment. Why would you sit down there, Is it because of Mr Blackwood??
I was only kidding he didn't leave with annoyance
Carol dipped her hand into the apron she was wearing and brought out a black square shaped card..
Take it,,,, From Mr Blackwood,,I don't know what he's talking about, but he asked me to tell you if you have a change of mind.. she handed the card to Emma
I give you 5 minutes to wipe those tears and come back inside there are a lot of orders, okay?? Carol walks away
Emma watched carol as she walks into the restaurant back
She stares intently at the card and she chuckles
Oh my God I'm not fired
She shouted I'm saved…. I'm going nowhere
She dust her skirt
Where can I keep this card?? Oh my apron she picked up her apron which she had thrown on the floor before
""My dear apron I'm sorry for treating you that way ""
Let me put this inside you for now
she said jokingly and headed back inside the restaurant with a bright smile of relief written all over her face
Emma went straight in to meet carol and said to her
Don't worry yourself about the orders today I'm going to take all the orders alone so leave it to me and just sit down and enjoy yourself
She replied and said okay ma'am and they both laughed
Carol stretched her body as they walk
It's already past 8
We closed quite late today
You've done so well today Emma, hope you're not too tired? Carol asked
Tired, why?
I'm not at all,, I'm so fine
That's good to hear,,Carol said
After a long walk to the junction they both baded themselves goodbye as the bus drives Carol off
I will have to walk again because I can't afford to lose that money on taxi when I have my two strong legs
What are they for? Emma giggled loudly and jogged off…
At exactly 8:30pm a knock was heard Jonshon's door
From inside Ella replied who's there?
She peeped through the hole in the door