Amanda waited for everyone to leave the office that evening. Although, it was difficult for her to get rid of her only friend at work, she still had to successfully convince him to leave.

She told Nelson that her boss was unable to make it to work so, he instructed her to do some paper work in the office. Of course, that information was a lie but it was the only way Nelson could leave.

When she noticed everyone had left, she took the yellow file and hurried straight to Tony Wright’s office on the sixth floor. Tony had told her he would be out so, she found his secretary sitting in her small desk in front of a black french door, belonging to Tony's office. The lady was already expecting Amanda and immediately her eyes found Amanda walking towards her table, she got up and politely acknowledged Amanda's presence before opening the door to Tony's office for Amanda to go in.

Amanda looked around his office; it was her first time entering Tony’s office. “This look more like a living room than an office.” She told to herself upon her inspection. She moved towards  his table, dropped the file and left the office without delay.

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BUZZZZ, BUZZZZ.
Junior heard his phone vibrate on the small, side stool beside the couch he sat on in his living room “Hello!” He answered calmly on the phone, not knowing who was on the other line.

“Hi. Am I speaking with Mr. Wright Junior?” A lovely feminine voice asked on the phone.

“Yes you are. Who is asking?” He inquired. The first guess that came to his mind was the lady he met at the gym. He thought she had somehow gotten his number and was calling to try her luck with him again. He genuinely wasn't willing to hear her response. And when he almost wanted to end the call, her next words forced him to glue his phone back to his ear.

“I’m Emy, Mr. Fredrick Walsh personal assistance, he request i put a call through to you. He’ll like to know if you can make it to his office right away.” She said politely “I sorry for the inconveniences, I Know you are a busy man but if—"

Cutting her abruptly “No, no it’s fine. Please tell him I’m on my way.” He informed her.

Wright Junior was surprised by the call he just had, he couldn’t say why all of a sudden Fredrick wanted to see him but he had a good feeling about it. He switched off his TV, rushed into his bedroom, took the jacket on his bed, his car keys on the dresser and dashed out of the house.

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“Amanda! Amanda!”

Amanda heard someone call out her name furiously whilst battling with the photocopier. A part of her was happy that she was in a room where no one could witness the drama that was about to unfold but, she ignored the caller and continued with what she was doing.

“Amanda! What exactly is this.” Tony yelled, slamming the yellow file on the photocopier “What is this you brought to me?”

“Were you High on something when you came to my house and request that I get a Yellow file for you from my Boss’s office?" Amanda asked rudely "That was what I did. I took the Yellow file to your office as you instructed.” She added, putting on a serious face, standing with one hand on her hip.

“Do you mock me?” Tony asked wrathful.

“i beg you pardon? What’s that supposed to mean, huh?” without a smile she folded both arms under her burst, glaring at him straight in the eye.

“You gave me an empty file.” He yelled.

Amanda almost laughed as she watched his fair face turn red “You didn’t specify the kind of file you wanted neither did you tell me what kind of information that was in it. How would I have guessed the content in the File you wanted? Huh? I don’t like you Tony, and I know you feel the same way too. So I’ll keep this simple, don’t ever speak to me again. I have no business with you, if you want the so called ‘Yellow file’ that bad, then, go get it yourfuckingself. There are three things you and I have in common. We work in the same company and we both have hands and legs that works. So, make use of yours. And if you will excuse me, I need to get back to what I was doing.” Amanda burst at him and then, completely ignoring him . When she noticed that he had left, she took the file  from on top of the photocopier and went straight to her office.

Amanda recently made use of the upper part of the shelf; she smiled when keeping the file in her corner. Amanda knew she couldn’t steal from her Boss but she had to do something really quick.

During her cleaning at the office, Amanda had noticed a heavy Yellow file in the office while she was rearranging the office; it was the only Yellow file on the shelf. She knew by the size of it that it was important but after a while, she didn’t see the file again in the office so, there was actually nothing to steal.

She purchased some yellow files the previous day before coming to work, and then she replaced her old files with the new one she bought and took one empty one to Tony’s office. He wanted a Yellow File; she gave him a Yellow File.

Amanda soon realized she was playing a dangerous game with Tony but she couldn’t let her conscience judge her for being a thief. Her father, especially her Grandmother would be highly disappointed at her. Of course, she could have told Tony she couldn’t find the file in the office but knowing Tony, he would have found a new way to still use her to get the file.

Amanda felt happy with herself. She went back to her cubicle and it was time for her to order for the pair of shoes and  hand bag she had been tracking for a month now.

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“Thanks for being here despite the short notice.” Mr. Fredrick Walsh told Junior, standing behind his office desk with an outstretched hand.

“I was very surprised when you got the call.” Wright Junior replied, taking his hand.

“Please sit.” He offered, pointing at the empty chair across the table.

Miss Emy walked into the office, holding a tray of two mugs of hot coffee. She placed it on the table, serving one to her Boss and the other to Mr. Wright Junior then; she left the office carrying the empty tray.

“You said a lot about your company the last time you were here, and how well they could manage my book but you didn’t sound very convincing enough even my manager advised against working with you. In summary, your portfolio had nothing promising in it.” Mr. Walsh explained candidly.

The tape from their last meeting was still fresh in Wright Junior’s mind; Fredrick didn’t need to replay it over again. “I’m aware sir. I—"

Interrupting Junior, Mr. Walsh continued “But this meeting is possible because of one person. She told me all the things you failed to say the last time you were here, positive, but that didn’t change my mind. I must confess I was very impressed. She spoke like she knew what she was saying, which of course she did because she brought the statistics and also a book which was published in your company and edited by you as proof. I loved the design on the cover especially and also the paper quality, the font face, font size and every other thing used on the book but still, it didn’t changed my mind either.” He said sipping from his hot coffee.

“Something must have changed your mind if not this meeting won't have been possible. So what changed your mind, sir?” Junior asked curiously still trying to connect the dots.

“What do you think changed my mind?” an unhelpful reply but Junior kept his composure and answered.

“Emm, you thought about it and figured she was right.” Junior guessed.

“I wish. I wasn't even given the chance to think about it.” Fredrick said robbing one hand on his forehead.

Wright junior maintained a mystified loo and waited  hear more.

“My wife did the out loud thinking for me. Your friend, who happens to also be a friend of my wife, came to our home in the guise of coming to have, you know, that chit-chat women always have, with my wife. Then she successful blocked me from going golfing with my friends. it started with small talk then all of a sudden, BOOM, your name came in the midst of that small talk and that small talk turned quickly into a big and serious talk. And when she noticed I wasn’t giving in, she looked at my wife and there, I couldn’t eat, sleep, shower or even read without your name popping in. I had to do something before I go crazy in my own house so, I called my manager telling him that I’ll be handing it over to you. He kicked against it again but please, he’s not leaving with me in my house. And as it was,  he had no choice but to comply.” Mr. Fredrick narrated with a long demonstration with his hands.

“HA, HA, HA----“Wright Junior laughed. He couldn’t imagine the drama Fredrick had to put up with just because a friend of his favored him. And Junior knew that there was only one person who could instigate a drama like that one.

“Not that I called you here base on persuasion alone, I was able to put two and two together and I was able to gather good testimonies about Wright publishing, so I thought, let’s give him a try.”

“Thanks a lot sir for this opportunity, I promise you, you won’t regret this.” Wright Junior appreciated him with a wide smile “But if I may ask sir, who is this lady and how does she know your wife?” He asked inquisitive.

“She’s leaving next door to my Wife’s parent. We met at their 50th marriage anniversary and the two of them got close right away.  She’s also the only celebrity working in your Dad’s company as your secretary.” He concluded.

Instantly,  Junior felt a flush of hot blood running down his cheek. Speechless and surprised was he as he sat back on his chair. “Wow, I must say I’m really shocked. I don’t know why she would do this for me.” He managed to say.

“Well, I’ll send the manuscript to you.” Mr. Walsh told him

“Thanks again sir.” Wright Junior stood up, Shaking Mr. Fredrick’s hand “I’ll be on my way now, sir.”

“Ok, have a wonderful evening.”

“I will sir and you too.” Junior wished him. Leaving the office, he briefly turned back and said again "I promise you sir you won't regret this decision."

"I'm counting on that." Mr. Walsh replied following a smile.

Wright Junior sat in his car for a while, processing all the information. He took out his phone and dialed Amanda’s number.

“Hello!” He heard her say a the third beep

“Amanda, are you still at the office?” He asked.

“No, I’m home. Do you want me to do anything for you?”

“No, no it’s fine. I just had a meeting with Mr. Fredrick Walsh and he said you had something to do with it.”

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” She yelled on the phone. “I know its past but I promised you a gift and that was it.”

This was like the most expensive gift Junior had ever gotten, he never expected it from her. “Thanks but, you would have told me beforehand so I would have prepared.”

“And where is the fun in that? If I had told you, it won’t have been a surprise.”

“You are right. Thank you so much.”

“Did he agree?” Amanda asked

“Yes he did.” He replied euphorically, smiling so wide as his heart couldn't contain the joy any longer.

“Good, then we should celebrate. My girls and I are going out on Saturday night, and you are coming. You’ll come pick me up by 8pm.” She said without giving him an opportunity to oppose the idea.

He laughed a bit and said “How can I refuse. I’ll see you at work tomorrow, have a good night rest, Amanda” He replied smiling.

“And you too, Samuel.” She said and then she ended the call

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