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TemitopeDaniel: Alright, that's what I wish to know. weldone dearest sis...

Thank you darling. The link is in my signature.

TemitopeDaniel: do u operate WordPress for android app?

Yes

Ziziola: Wow! Thatz realy superb

Thank darling.

toykathy: Oh! Thz 4 dat. Pls dnt 4get to add enuf seasonin and little pepper. Weldone.

All right dear.

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'Congratulations madam. ' Her gatekeeper told her when she came out of the car.

'Thank you.' She returned with a smile as she shut door. She pressed a button on the keypad and head inside. She wasn't surprised Lanre knew, there was a live broadcast on TV.

She pulled off and slumped on a chair. She let loose of all the emotions she had relegated to the background when she shut her eyes, tears streamed down her face.

Three minutes later, she felt vibrations on the sofa and fetch her phone and made no attempt to wipe her tears instead she took deep breaths to remove any form of shallowness from her voice.

'Hello Kenneth.'

'Oh... am I actually on to the business administration personality. Please ma, can you...? ' He laughed. 'Congratulations Therine.'

'Thank you Ken, how are you? '

'Oh please! Nobody should be asking if some Kenneth is fine, everyone should be interested in the comfort of your powerful personality.'

'Oh Ken! ' She managed a smile.

'I need to call my bestie and deprive him of sleep. Congratulations once dearie. '

'Thank you Ken.'

She change the vibration to the ringtone mode, no sooner had she dropped the phone than it began to sing.

'Good evening Sir.'

'Good evening Katherine. I am really grateful for my son decision and I appreciate your hardwork and wisdom. ' Franklin told her. 'I am immensely proud of you.'

'Thank you sir.'

'You will be receiving a congratulatory gift from me soonest. I'll leave to rest.'

'Congratulations sir and thank you in anticipation.'

She staggered to her bedroom and coiled up in bed still dressed. She burst into tears.
Don't think am an ingrate dear Lord, I just feel so empty and alone.

Hameenat94: Wow! This is awesome though I knw she deserves more because of her sucex in SIC both verbally nd spiritually... I nid more...... Im so sorry im greedy this tym arnd

I understand darling, you always being patient and understanding.

Hameenat94: Oh no!!!! This isn't happening/ *scared*

No Felix!!!

20

On Friday, at about 6:45pm, most guests and three representatives from each organisation had arrived. Most were seated following the seating chart and place cards while others were exchanging pleasantries.

Everything was in order in one of finest and most expensive hall in the centre for excellence.

Kelvin walked back to his seat looking extraordinarily handsome in his tailored fit black herringbone designers suit with a single breasted notch lapel, a blueray shirt and matching motif tie and black shoes. His black hair was all curly and shiny, it was even with great difficult  Katherine torn her eyes away from him. Most ladies gazed at him in open admiration.

On his way back to their table, he  met Olaide, all suited up in ash  colored three piece suit and a brown bow tie matching his shoes.

'That guy I spoke to, he was amongst my first friends when I started out in SIC eight years ago.' Kelvin told him just as they got to their table

'It is obvious, I saw the grip in your handshake.' Olaide smiled.

Katherine picked the program booklet and looked through. It was first attendance at the BBAA, unlike the guys flanking her, so she decided to limit herself to her table and take in her environment.

'Good evening ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to welcome you all to the sixth biennial business administration awards! ' The secretary general began at exactly 6pm.

Her statement was backed up with resounding applause and  smiles on lips of almost everyone as they looked up at her glowing face at the podium.

'It was two years ago when we gathered, when we celebrated the generality of what was worth celebrating in production and business respectively. This is a day we all looked forward and here we are! So many things have happened both negative and positive, some of our dearly beloved have departed to yonder. It is therefore important to give glory to the Almighty for the privilege to see another award night. 'She beamed. 'With great joy, I will like to invite our father in the Lord, a man who has never fail to give us spiritual support from the maiden edition of the BBAA, with clap of hands, join me  to welcome Reverend C. T. Wilson for the opening prayer.'

After the opening prayer, special guests were honored. A comprehensive summary on the last BBAA was read by the vice president, after which a couple of live performance from a top Nigerian musician and comedian thrilled the audience while they helped themselves to refreshments of  appetizers, soup, salad, entrees, dessert and cocktail selections. Also, selection of wines was paired with the meal.

Fortyfive minutes later, the award kicked off with the first award given to the newest industry.

Various guests of honor were called to present the awards. The order went thus:

*Award to the oldest industry.
*Five awards for five prolific pioneers in the business sector and Kelvin was called to pick an award for Franklin Sigismund.
*Company with the best customer care. Comment was that there were companies in close range and it was actually a difficult choice to make but another company picked the award.
*Company with best medical and safety facilities.
*Company with a standard insurance policy. Kelvin picked the award and gave his gratitude.
*Company with best employee care. Comment was that it was an  aspect in organisation that most companies neglect. Investigations were carried out that shows Sigismund International Company was the highest paying. Amidst applause and cheers, Olaide went to pick the award.
While he was on the stage, the vice president continued. ' We also discovered a loaded restaurant or is it cafeteria with irresistible dishes. Them de enjoy no be small, I de talk from experience.'

They all bubbled into laughter.

*Company with the most distinct dressing code. 'In this company from afar, you know who is who, this code is inclusive of their exceptional IDs. Most company think that is out of Vogue but it shows a level of organisation. Can we have Miss Katherine Sylvester on the podium for the award.'
*Company with efficient communication networking.
*Company with efficient transportation networking.
*Company with the best personel management. The bond is simply amazing in Sigismund International Company, they do more what I would call a family business. The executive director please come up.'
*Company with best of research department. 'Of course, the company with best research department should be one that has given us something unique. We request the present of Sigismund International director general.'
*Company with the best advertisement department.
*Company with the best marketing department. Olaide picked the award.
*Company with the most conducive environment. For five minutes, clips from three companies based on their building structures, interior and exterior. 'If you thought that your company was the best, now you know better because Sigismund International is! A round applause please, e no easy abeg. ' Kelvin picked the award.

It went on and on until the thirty third.

*Most Secured company. 'Some company don't even have control room, all we keep hearing is theft, vandalism and more theft.' The president continued almost whispering. 'There is a company that no matter what level that group might be in the under world, they will be caught. Put your hands together as we call on the DG of SIC. '
*Company with highest exportation. Katherine picked the award.

*Business administration personality.
*Best selling product. 'Of course we know that the best product should be from the best production company. Ladies and Gentlemen, the business administration personality is now  none other than the beautiful Katherine Sylvester, Sigismund International Assistant Director General! '

Katherine gasped in shock.

'Go get it girl.' Kelvin told her.

'Come on Katherine. ' Olaide seconded and stood.

She stood, embraced Kelvin while  whispering her gratitude, and then she embraced Olaide before heading to the podium.

The drums rolled and the light effect changed as she made her way to the podium looking exquisite in the long, full length, flowy, dusty rose
dress that was accented with bead detailing on the upper
bodice,
sheer bell chiffon flyaway sleeves and sequins
decorated shoulder straps. Her long, curly natural hair fell across her shoulders and her silver heeled sandals completed her dressing making her look the  beauty queen.

Kelvin had been too stunned to speak on sighting her at the car park earlier.

'Here comes the gorgeous Katherine Sylvester, our personality!'

The applause became thunderous and when she stood on the podium, she smiled and when the  flashes began, she bless Kelvin in her heart and then she bless God as she successfully fought back her tears.

The president embraced and kissed on both cheeked and pinned the golden lapel to her gown, handed over the key to a car with a customized plate that would be delivered to her company on Monday.

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TemitopeDaniel: Update never cook finish...

BTW, do u use android ma'am?

Yes dear I do, any info for me?

toykathy: If u see hw i rushd here to read ur comment (i tot it ws an update) all d same, thz 4 ur prayers and hav a lovely wk too.

Don't be disappointed, am cooking an update darling.

Haba, don't tell me they've kidnapped Aisha!

Have a gs great week darlings, may we possess all that the Almighty has in store.

I don't know you manage darling but I love you, your consistent update and your story.

Dear writer, do start each statement with a capital letter. Wonderful work.

Still following.

Hameenat94: yea... Me 2. He's kind hearted

I prefer Hakeem jare

I'm in love with all I've read so far. Splendid work King.

seat booked.

Hameenat94: I think Kel presence brings joy 2 katty nd vice versa... Buh i guess I knw who d thief was 4rm d last update... Abt d Yerima's family... Pls throw more light on their family... Hw u doing Hess? Captivating nd seat gluing update as always

Thank you darling.

titigold: my one kobo is kathy's father and Alh yekini has an history.mayhap Y did something to K's father. at d beginning K's father cryout in pain before d died. i guess there path cross sha. only a gues ni oo

You sure are reading between each lines darling.

toykathy: I'm nt really gud @ things like dis but i hope dis hlps.
I.e an hausa man wil pronounce people as fifu
an american accent is totally different frm british, Katherine is Nigerian so i tink Kel s accent shudnt b d same wit hers. I dnt knw if dis helps at all.weldone!

I read foreign books and I see no difference between their written English and ours.

uchebest2006: Nice one....still want more like fine wine!!!

I am sure you do.

toykathy: Queenxter, u re such a darlyn thz alot for dis update.
Lemme bring somethn 2 ur notice. Kelvin is not a nigerian n his accent shud be different, try n write abt his accnt, it wl make d story more interestn. I also like to ask dis: is katherine d same girl who lost her dad in d beginin of dis story? Whats killin yerima's family? God bless u.

Your pence is spectacular. How do I portray Kel's accent, give an example please? About other points, if I answer them, there will be no need for you to continue reading.
Thank you so much Kathy.

nnekamezor: Nice as usually... Hmmm Katherine is indeed a blessing to d company, let Kel mk d move nw...

I wonder what he is waiting for too, maybe he is afraid Katherine will change soon

vivikul: Dear queen I still can't place d directn dis work is heading. I tot kel had a thing for kathy but d whole tin is begining to get boring. N for d part of yerima's I am totally lost there. So pls dear shine d lyt brighter for all to c. I love u.

It will get brighter dearie with each update. Thank you for your shining royal pence

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Katherine entered the office breathless but delighted.

Kelvin looked up from his laptop. 'What happened Kathy, you didn't drop your bag?'

'This news can't wait. Can I sit? ' She asked but without waiting for his reply. She sat.

Kelvin only smiled as moved the swivel seat closer to his desk.

'You know this meeting involves personalities like the DG, ADG or ED representing? You know it was for all companies that are nominees of the BBAA?' Katherine began.

Kelvin nodded.

'In the course of the meeting, the secretary general of the biennial business administration awards told us to give a summary of the changes each of our companies had undergone for the past couple of years. It was impromptu  yet I didn't expect what I witnessed. The meeting was a close one, just a video recorder. Probably that was the reason while most of them believed it was not important. The first company was called on and its representative spoke for five minutes.' She shook her head.

'In my entire life boss, I have never seen nor heard of what I experienced today. Professionals were blabbing ...these were head of notable companies. Most of them even made jokes out of everything they said in so much that an outsider needn't think twice before considering the meeting an executive comedy show. People that managed top position in companies yet they don't know the littlest change path their organization had taken for two years.'

'That is pathetic.' Kelvin said.

'Honestly, I was almost carried away.' She exhaled. 'When SIC was called, I said all I could within five minutes. Guess what...' Her face light up and her eyes shone.

'No, I am not guessing.' He waved a finger at her.

She chuckled. 'Afterwards, the secretary general expressed her  disappointment and announced that... that...' She stammered purposely.

'Come on...' His brows narrowed.

'She announced that come the award evening, SIC will be picking the award as the most dynamic company in Nigeria.'

'Whaat!' Kelvin gasped.

'For real.' Katherine affirmed gleefully.

'Glory to God.' He raised his hands then closed his eyes briefly. 'Wow.' He beamed. 'Thank you Kathy. It is probably a good thing I didn't go who knows what I would have said with my mood and the situation on ground.'

'Don't patronize me sir.' She frowned at him. 'This news should be confidential but we need to tell Olaide and Mr Philip.'

Kelvin nodded and speed dialed the ED number. 'It's ringing but  he is not picking. '

Katherine glanced at her wristwatch. 'He should be back from the TV interview he went for.'

'He is.' He pressed another button. 'Anita, look for Olaide, let him come to my office right away. '

Three minutes later, Olaide came in and Kelvin narrated what happened.

'Babe you too much! Give me high five bo.'

Katherine obliged him. After the palms collision, she cried out in pain. 'You wan break my hand.' She sized him up with her eyes.

The guys burst into laughter.

Just then Kelvin phone rang. 'It's the PM. ' He announced before picking and activating loudspeaker. 'The money was returned back to the vault, I had to ensure it was genuine before calling. '

Katherine shrieked in delight.

'Oh my God...' Olaide placed his palm over his mouth.

'Was that Katherine...? With all due respect Kel, I am not asking for  permission, I am just telling you. I am on my way there, Katherine and I are going to my wife's boutique to pick a dress for the award night. That is the least  I can do to thank her for helping take away that feeling of incompetence that had threatened to overwhelm me.'

'You have my permission.'

Katherine glared at Kelvin with feigned annoyance.

Kelvin burst into laughter and Olaide joined him.

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Yerima, one of Nigeria's youngest pilot, brother to Shakira, Basirat and Kafayat, and only son to late Moshood Yekini read the missive with quaking hands.

He began shake his and tears formed in his eyes. No, she is joking, she is only trying to test me, she can't be leaving not after three years.

By the time he got to the end of the letter, tears had channelled a path to his neck. He reached for envelope once more and his greatest fear was confirmed. The engagement ring. The one he had shopped for in Paris, the diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold.

She had returned it.

He clasped his palm over his mouth and other clutched his chest as the burning pain surge through his body and rested in his chest. All sweaty, Yekini passed out right there on his high back swivel chair.

The lady he adored and had given him the best three years of his life. The lady who respected God and had helped him get rid of his ride. She had called off their engagement barely two months to their marriage not because she became scared nor had found another man but by divine revelation, she had been warned that her marriage to him would lead to her untimely death.
The death of three members of his family all in one year was an evidence.

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omoh19: pthanks .When re we expectin d next update?

Today

I appreciate all of your royal pence, but none is pointing towards the characters in the story.

toykathy: weldone Queenxter, nice update. Hw re u 2day? Thz alot for d food bt i'm still hungry sha cuz i'm oliver.

All these my Oliver twist baby. An update will be already today. I'm very well, thank you.

nnekamezor: Lovely update.... I cant wait to See/ read d end of d theft saga... I just hope her magical words wrk

I hope so too.

omoh19: hello I just join dis thread .and I must say I love dis story like seriously

Welcome to the family dear.

vonn: Nice update @Queenxstar.....
But...
I have to be Oliver Twist today.

No o, thanks for your royal pence.