JOBLESS HUSBAND’S WIFE

JOBLESS HUSBAND’S WIFE

JOBLESS HUSBAND’S WIFE

EPISODE ONE

Her husband had been searching for a job for years without success. Eventually, they were forced out of their apartment by the landlord, and the couple found shelter in a small wooden one-room house. His wife, a humble and hardworking woman, earned a living as a house helper in another rich home. From her little income, she managed to feed them and pay the few bills they could handle. She was indeed a loving and supportive wife.

One day, while Mr. Ayori was wandering around the neighborhood with an empty stomach, he waited for his wife to return with food from her workplace. His phone, which he had almost sold to settle some bills, suddenly rang.

“Hello?” he answered weakly.

“Is this Mr. Ayori?” a gentle female voice asked.

“Yes, madam,” he replied.

“We’ve been trying to reach you earlier today, but your phone was off,” the caller explained.

“I am so sorry, madam. My phone’s battery is very weak, and I have to recharge it every few hours. That’s why it went off,” he apologized.

“You submitted your documents to our company some months ago. Recently, one of our staff members relocated abroad. While reviewing old applications, our boss came across your file and was impressed with your background and qualifications,” the woman continued.

Mr. Ayori was stunned. After so many years of waiting and silence, someone was finally calling him about his application.

“If you’re still interested, kindly come to our office tomorrow morning,” she said firmly.

“At what time, madam?”

“By 8 a.m. Please, don’t be late. My boss will be waiting for you.”

Before he could ask, “What is…” the call ended, as he was trying to know, “the name of the company.” He became restless. He had submitted applications to countless companies and couldn’t remember which one this might be. Worse still, he had no airtime to call back.

He went to a woman at the public call box to ask for help, but she shook her head. “You still owe me, Ayori. I can’t give you again.”

“Please, I’ll pay when my wife returns,” he pleaded.

“You said that the last time. You’re lucky to have such a patient woman,” she replied, refusing to help.

That evening, when his wife returned and heard the news, her face lit up with joy. After four long years of waiting since her husband lost his last job, there was finally hope. Without hesitation, she borrowed airtime and gave it to her husband to call back. Luckily, the lady at the office was still around. “The company’s name is Global Services Limited,” she told him.

That night, the couple prayed together. His wife whispered a heartfelt prayer. Even in the morning when he had left she prayed while preparing to go for her job as a housekeeper:

“O God, please let my husband succeed. Even if the job is a simple one, let him find favor. We need Your help. Even if he will be taken as a cleaner or driver, let him start from somewhere, please God…”

The next morning, while she prepared for work, her husband dressed in his best clothes and left for the interview. At the company, the secretary greeted him warmly.

“I was invited for an interview this morning,” he explained.

“Are you Mr. Ayori?”

“Yes, madam.”

“Good. You were called for the position of Marketing Manager. The CEO personally went through your file and asked us to reach out to you. Please, follow me to her office.”

He was surprised. “The CEO? A woman?” he thought silently as he followed the secretary.

The moment he entered the office, his steps froze. His eyes widened in shock as he recognized her.

“Yefon!” he exclaimed.

The secretary looked confused. “You know her?”

“Yes… she is my ex.”

IN LOVE WITH MY DAD’S SIDE-CHICK… will be posted in the afternoon.
Should I continue this new story too.
TBC…