Lost It - short story by Charliebryn
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Mr. Badmus dressed in a white lace with a black cap and a black shoe stepped out of his house hurriedly,he half walk half run towards his car,he got into the car without checking the car engine,he ignited the car and drove at a great speed out of the compound almost hitting the gateman.
His eyes are bloodshot as he drove at a high speed on the road heading to the general hospital,avoiding traffic lights,different thoughts running through his head as tears started coming out of his eyes..
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FEW HOURS AGO
He was seen watching the early morning news when his phone rang,he picked it up to check the caller and found out its an international number,he knew at once that its from his wife..
"Hello dear" he said the moment he pressed the green button..
"hey love." Sandra his wife said..
"how you doing today?" he asked
"am fine...I have a good news for you" she said giggling,she seems excited by the news she was about to tell him..
"what's that my love." he asked in anticipation..
"we're coming to Nigeria." she said
"you mean you and the kids?" he asked smiling,its been a while since he set his eyes on his wife and two 10yrs old kids(a boy and a girl),they live overseas while he go there sometimes when he's less busy with his business schedule.
"yes my love...we're already at the airport"
"wow!! that's indeed a good news..I'll be expecting you" he said and they talk on some random things..
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BACT TO PRESENT
He was expecting them when he received a call from an unknown number telling him to come to the general hospital that his wife and children got into an accident on their way back,his children sustained minor injuries but his wife will have to go into surgery and he's needed to sign some papers(a typical condition in Nigeria before surgery).
The journey to the General Hospital is 1hour ride and he's given 1hr 15mins before the deadline.45minutes into the journey,his car came to a halt involuntarily in the middle of nowhere,surrounded by bushes,he got down to check what happened and he discovered it was an overheAt,he checked inside the car but couldn't find any water,so he decided to look around if he'll find any house nearby to ask for water.
walking for like 5minutes,he found a house and went there,he met a guy in his early twenties who seems to be educated with the way he speaks,he pleaded for water but to his surprise,the guy never gave him water instead he insulted him and almost poured hot water on him.After searching frantically,he was lucky to get water from a lady and got to the hospital few minutes to the deadline.Narrowly HIS WIFE GOT SAVED!
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Samson seated on the chair waiting anxiously to be called in for the interview,bids of sweat form on his head as he clamp his hands together,praying inwardly.This company is his last hope as he has gone to many companies but none employ him,either they tell him to come another time or they told him the post has already been given to another person.
After what seems like forever,a beautiful lady came to call him in,he got in and found a familiar face smiling at him,for a minute he thought that smile Is a wicked one but he snapped out of it with the excuse that its a result of his nervousness.
"Hello Mr. Samson" the person smiling said,he sEems to be the boss.."do you remember me?" he asked..
"I don't think so sir.." Samson said confused..
"I don't expect you to.." he said still smiling.."I was the one who was in need of your help sometimes back." Mr. Badmus said..
"I...I..I.." Samson stammered not knowing what to say,he remembered like it happened yesterday,the helpless man begged him to give him water because his car overheated but instead of giving him or politely telling him There's no water,he insulted him.He never regretted it by that time but now he's morethan regretting it,he knew without doubt that he's not gonna get the job and because of his bad attitude towards people he has lost it.
I know you'll be wondering from the start where am heading to with that title,I just didn't find a suitable title for it..
Phew..hope you learn something..Never for once forget to keep your temper in check whenever you see someone in need of help,you might not gain anything from it at that moment but you'll surely get it someday..
Charliebryn
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Peace!!!
