*
Finally getting a work as a mechanic, he worked
as hard as he could and tried so hard to be just
as efficient as they were. He avoided being the
odd one out and this made his colleagues
impressed. He learnt really fast and was one of
the most hard working amongst all. Though he
wasn't as good as a professional but he worked
just like a professional. He never behaved like
someone ignorant and tried finding out what he
hardly knew. His boss couldn't believe be this.
He thought of why a boy as smart as he was
could be working amongst people like them
instead of being in school. Christian earned his
first salary and showed it to his aunt against his
sisters wish fearing she would collect it from him
but she never did. Instead she blessed his
earning and told him to save some of it for later
use. He work much more harder and saved
more money that after a few months he was
able to rent himself a small apartment. His aunt
seeing his effort tried supporting but he never
accepted his support at all. Ladies admired him
at work and gossiped about him just when they
arrived from work after a stressful day.
"His wife will be so lucky to have him" One said
to her friend who was buying roasted corn from
a seller.
"Hmm... A man such as that will make sure his
wife doesn't complain of shortage of food at
home. As I see him now, I don't think he will be
good way in two years time. God will surely
upgrade him"
"But people do gossip that he is an illiterate. I
don't think he can go beyond this. That's the
life"
"Keep quiet my friend. If Dangote and Mark
Zuckerberg could make it, why the hell can't he
make it? Those he laugh and make fun of him
now will surely regret all this soon"
*
He was arriving from work a year later
exhausted and hungry. His short was all stained
with sweat and his some of his buttons had
gotten loosed. He knew he would have to see
the tailor soon. The sun took no mercy on him
at all. He beard was getting really bushy now
and he knew he would like to shave it but his
sister kept telling him he better not which
confused him. As he walked on dragging his feet
unable to work anymore, he raised up his face
to call for a bike and to his shock he saw a
wealthy looking man instead bent over his car
with a tensed look.
"Are you okay? " He asked politely.
"Just get the hell lost. I didn't call you" The man
replied with a rude tone.
"It seems car isn't good"
"Yes it isn't. This crazy bitch had to break down
here. Of the while places. I have to attend an
important meeting on time. I have no idea how
to get to office now. My driver isn't picking up"
"I can help you sir. I am a mechanic" he had let
him know pulling up his sleeves. The man threw
him a disgusted look.
"No... No.... I won't let you come near my car.
This car is really expensive. I don't need just
anyone to handle it. I need an experienced
mechanic"
"I am an experienced mechanic. I can help"
"Fine. Help me with this" The man finally gave
in. Christian stared at his engine for a while and
touched some few area before smiling. He
tightened a bolt and requested for a new plug.
"Try the car now" Christian requested.
"This better be good else I will get you arrested
" The guy threatened him walking toward his
car. He got into it and kicked it. To his surprise
it started immediately.
"I will leave now sir" Christian told him in smiles.
"Hope you arrive on time " At this words he
began again his journey under the hot sun. The
young man stepped out giving him a stare.
"Wait! " he urged. Christian turned back with a
tensed look.
"What have I done now sir? "
"Thank you. You are really a life saver "
"It's okay"
"Seriously, this deal meant a lot to my company.
You don't seem educated but you seem to have
the skills man. You are like a machine"
"People say that... "
"I want you to work for my father. Can you do
it? "
"I don't understand "
"Alright, I will explain better. My father owns a
auto mobile where he has workers who
manufacture cars and repair them as well.
Expensive cars actually. I bet you can do it
dude. Not only cars, power bikes, tricycles,
anything that works on engine. You can work for
as long as you want"
"I don't think... "
"Don't be discouraged. You are good. You can
do this. This is a big man business. You will be a
special mechanic. You will more like a technical
engineer. You will be more experienced. Don't
turn this down. It will make you rich"
"But... "
"I am specially inviting you and my father listens
to me. You don't have much in your CV so? You
will be trained and I will pay"
"I don't know what to say sir. Thanks "
"I am glad you understood my point... " The
gentleman brought out a card from his breast
pocket showing his number. "call me if you need
anything . Also come to the address on the card.
The interview is next week Monday "
"Thanks sir" Christian replied with a grin and
began walking off. The gentleman recalled
something and banged his head.
"My name is Stephen! I am Stephen" he had
called on to him waving. The bead of sweat on
Christian face didn't bother him anymore. The
heat didn't either. He seemed so excited that he
couldn't stop grinning. The kind of grim he
hadn't had in years. He faces back with his cute
dimples showing as usual at his new friend.
"Christian"
To be continued....
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