e lighting up her phone: "Congratulatio

r hard work had paid off. This job would change everything - no more struggling pay

ouldn't wait to share the exciting news. But before she coul

heerfully before he

?" Her mother's voic

plied "Yes, I'm fi

n Yoruba "Baba re ni..

hat has he done this t

other began. "I got a call at t

joy vanishing, replaced by that familiar

I don't know who called. I hung up quickly. B

number and dragged her into his financial mess yet

i said. "I'll handle this. Just foc

he call and slumped onto her bed, exhaling dee

s determined not to let him ruin her celebration. Pushing thoughts of him aside, she

t and nervousness. After quickly dressing in her uniform, she grabbed her bag and hurried out the door. As she walked dow

had met last week at the job interview. They both smiled warmly at her and came over to introduce themselves again. Emily showed her around the shop, explaining

for their breakfast. The morning flew by, and before she knew it, it was already lunchtime. Emily took her to the backroom where they could eat their meal together. They chatt

once. She managed to keep everything under control, and Emily was always there to lend a helping hand

customer, her heart starting to race. She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "I'm sorry you're having an issue with your order, sir,

ed, gesturing toward Emily, who was busy helping another customer. Emily glance

g shocked and angry. "I'm sorry, sir," she said, her voice shaking with anger, "but that is absolutely unacceptable. You are free to leav

rned to face Abeni, her expression softening slightly. "I'm so sorry about that," she sa

led weakly. "It's okay," she said, tryi

oice, "that guy was out of line, and he's not worth getting worked up over. You did a great job t

feeling a litt

e said gratefully.

ything and promised to see her tomorrow. As she walked out of the bakery, she couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. She was proud of he

ong day. As she waited for the car to arrive, she couldn't hel

er address. As they drove through the city, she looked out the