GIFT The Millionaire

were released, he came out in flying colours; his name was shortlisted for admission into one of the best secondary schools in the city

it, Mr. Angelus suddenly walked inside without his knowing. Immediately, his thought wa

owing how to put his request across to the teacher now that he had the opportunity. He didn't want to appear like Oliver twist by aski

his eldest daughter whom he had contacted from the very first day he saw Grace's result. He needed to be sure she would agree to accommodat

Grace along with him to visit his family and share with them the good news of t

singing and dancing. She held her son by his hand and prodded his sisters to join them in the party. The girls, j

verything he's done for their son. But in the midst of this, they became very worried

ll beaming with smiles, he looked at his son and advised him to be nice and obedient to his son to his new found aunty in the city. Now, t

wed their father to the mangrove; while he went fishing, they will alight from the boat to the river bank to gather periwinkles and crabs which the

to the city to go start his registration. He spent one month at the home of his hos

occasionally traveled to the village during the long ho

e in order to find time to be with his family and visit some of his friends and catch so

on the bench in the veranda so he could talk to him. He reminded him of the issue concerning vocational skill and the need to acquire one so that it

er who's willing to train him on the condition that i

time basis, and save to further your education ". Mr. Angelus advised. without h

red them into his office. After their discussion, The welder agreed to admit Grace as a trainee but requested for the sum of ten thousand, a packet of biscuits, a crate of soft

f metallic plate using a blazing sky blue flame from the nozzle of a small brass pipe connected to a glant gas cylinder.bin another corner, someone wearing goggles was hacking a h

into practice everything he learnt from him and also to start taking responsibility for his life. Having been charged by the exigency of the matter, he was consumed

as able to grasp so much because he was a quick learner; even Mr. Chukwudi alluded t

. On the day of his graduation, the citation about him in the that place was inspiring, the remarkable. He would be missed by everyo

usness. He always acted in the interest of his boss and did the job as though he owned the place. He taught them how to pray before the start of work every day. He was

in his business. More so, the spirit of co-operation and unity started flowing and conflicts because of the strong bond of love which came into play through the constan

'd developed a great likeness for welding. Once in a while he thought about it. He longed to be wit

Mr. Chukwudi immediately he's through with school; they liked the idea and gave him their blessings. His departure would leave a big vacuum in their fam

ace got the message, he was also thinking of how to approach him and request for an opening in hi

percentage of every contract he got instead of placing him on salary. Grace couldn't believe his ears; knowing he would never have merited it thro

his education and not forget it when big money start pouring in. He further explained that practical knowledge of marine welding alone wasn't enough; but wi

tinational companies that have their operations in kuroama. They were into building, repairs and maintenance of ba

ob. And keeping to his word, Mr. Chukwudi invited Grace to his office and gave him his first payment. It was O

n Naira as his money. As he was walking home, fear enveloped him. It was as though someone was following him to s

leave the room until Mr. Angelus returned home. When the teacher heard the good news he was happy for

chair to wage the door. He didn't understand why he was that fearful and couldn't control it. Throughout the

k a quick bath. After that, he and Angelus were the first to reach the commercial bank in the area wh

as completed and delivered, Mr. Chukwudi called Grace to his office and commended him a

went straight to the bank to lodge in the check. After four days, when

s mind. He thought about resigning and being on his own so he would be able to further his

ra. He brought out a cheque of N500,000 and gave to his teacher. At first Mr. Angelus refused the money saying, “

supported his plans and advised him to get his boss blessings bef