The Billionaire And His African Personal Assistant

Chisimdi

Waking up the next morning with a headache isn't how i wanted to start my day and I had totally forgotten I'm not at home with the absence of the usual morning wake up call from my mom...."Chisimdi wake up honey it's morning already ", that's the way mama would wake me up.
I staggered into the kitchen and got myself a glass of water. I needed to feel awake

I need to get a new SIM to contact my mum and tell her that I'm doing fine. She must be sick with worry by now.
My mind is running crazy this morning and It dawned on me that Sophia was going to pick me up for grocery shopping and other home appliances when the door 🔔 bell blasted into my ears , jerking me fully awake "ding!dong!...
"OMG 😨 that should be Sophia and I'm not ready yet"
I quickly ran towards the door and I just gave her the baby face look "I'm so sorry Sophia I overslept and all that....... "it's fine Chisimdi, go get ready, I'll be waiting"
I haven't gotten used to the mispronunciation of my name and i flinched but covered it up with a smile
"thank you.. Thank you" I said repeatedly as I dashed towards the bathroom.
I turned on the heater and stared at the portrait sized mirror in the bathroom while i waited for the water to heat up and I still can't believe I'm here. I quickly snap out of my thoughts and had my bath. Stepping out of the shower feeling refreshed, I made my way towards the bedroom and met Sophia sitting on my bed and chatting with someone on the phone.
I hurridly don on my native Ankara middle length grown with my natural hair packed up in a bun.
I applied light makeup and put some lip gloss on my lips while i shoved my leather wallet and credit card into my back pack.
"I hope i do not forget anything"
I waved at sofia to let her know I'm ready and we made our way to her car.
It was a silent ride to the mall except from the music 🎶 coming from the radio station...

Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday, waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything, take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this.

On our to Walmart, I could not help but notice how busy Newyork city was. I had done alot of research but this surpasses everything i expected.

This is all strange and new for me since i have never been here before. Unlike other kids back home in Nigeria who get to go on vacations around the world, My mom could not afford the luxury. Heck! She could barely even afford to pay my tuition fees. Going on vacations to other countries had only been a dream. One i never
allowed my mind dwell on.
Deep down, i constantly hoped for some sort of miracle, and wondered what it would feel like if i could get to go on a vacation too.

I almost choked on my thought when Sophia said in a loud voice
"welcome to Walmart"! She has two hands wide open and a smile too broad for her petite face.
she's a very Jovial lady and sweet too...
I know it's your first time but we have to stay close and get you some things you'll be needing. I reminded her about contacting home and speaking to everyone and she gave me a quick nod and said in that singsong voice if hers
"I have that covered"

Three hours later and i cannot wait to go home. I am super exhausted and felt alot of relief wash over me when Sophia finally agreed we had gotten enough stuffs to last "forever"
We head to the car and put the stuffs we bought in the trunk. I'm starving but I did not want to tell Sophia. I had kept her from her schedules all morning and I'd feel awful if i have to keep her from other engagements because she has been so helpful and taking advantage of that wouldn't be something I want to do.
I made up my mind to make a sandwich or something when I get home but on a second thought I'm wayyyyyy to exhausteddddd to be cooking now.
It's almost as if she could hear my thought or did i say that out loud?
"We could go grab something to eat if you want to" sophia said
its the stomach, i finally concluded.
It gave me away.
"Sure" i replied almost too happy.
Making our way to Starbucks, Sophia headed towards the counter and I followed her like a lost sheep. The guy who took our order seems to be in his mid twenties with a blond hair and blue piercing eyes that could melt snow. I looked away shyly, i don't want to be caught staring.
"Malachi!" Sophia called, and He turned towards her and gave his best rendition of a brad pitt smile...
"Hey! Mal, this is Chisimdi, She is new here"
As she turn towards me to urge me closer He gave me a warm smile that made my eyes water.
He is so cute and I could not help but wonder if he and sophia were more than just friends.
Twenty minutes into our conversation and I realize he's gay and they are indeed just friends.
I felt my heart sink but i shrugged it off. "how does sofia know everyone around the area anyway" I could not help but wonder.
same thing happened back at my apartment when a women in her 60's called out her name across the street and was greeted with the famous sophia smile.
I wish i could smile like that or atleast make mine look sincere enough to get friends.
I must be thinking out loud today or sophia has psychic powers because almost immediately she begins to talk about how she knows Mal and about how this is her favorite place to come most of the time when she's hungry and doesn't want to drive far "cause their coffee is hea-ve-nly" she smiles as she sips her coffee.

"Tell me more about your self"
I rolled my eyes and let out a deep breath i never knew I was holding back.
I started to rabble..
" well, you know my name so i don't need to start from there.
I have a kid sister, Oluchi, she is 10
My dad left my mum when I was 17 and ever since then it has been pretty difficult for my mom. It's isn't as if life was rosy when he was around, but his absence left a big void in our lives and we felt that. We just had to pull through every difficult moment. I had my first degree at a very good university, my mom made sure of that, she worked extra hours to make sure i never had to worry But it was not easy, sometimes I get chased out of classes and it was always so embarrassing But, it made me strong and I vowed to become great.
I studied extra and made sure i always came out with good grades.
As soon as i heard about the scholarship position at Chicago University I applied for it and thank God it's worth it"
I had to stop talking, my breathing had become pronounced and i knew i was going to cry if i continued.
Sophia took that as a cue to chip in
"I'm so sorry about your Dad, I know you miss him most of the time"
I nodded and she tells me about herself and her life escapade and how her mum is from Britain but her Dad from Australia. "We're five. two girls and three boys"
And i was amazed
"Wow i said
I thought this happens only in Africa"
She rolled her eyes and giggles.
"I guess you can say my dad believes with the kind of money he has, he can afford to have all the kids in the world"
We both laughed at the joke
Sophia's phone beeps and she gets cut off "oh shit I totally forgot" she replied the text. "Babes, we gotta go, I have a date tonight with my boyfriend Javier"
And we got up to leave.
I had a good time.

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