Whispers In Time

sed in their weekend attire of white T-shirts and blue jeans, moved energetically to the rhythm of praise songs, expressing gratitude for the new day. Emily, the salon's seni

e when Emily goes to her house. Please, grant our sister Emily Your favor as she embarks on her work at Mrs. Adams' res

and cleaned, while others swept, mopped, and meticulously ironed fresh towels.

ted she might not require all the items she had meticulously packed, but she believed it prudent to be well-prepared for any eventuality. After

!" She waved as she e

n seniority to Emily, waved back,

driver arrived. "Good morning, Mr. Donald," Emily greeted

ied, his face adorned with a welcoming sm

you," Emily replied.

onald answered. "As you might already know, Mr. Adams recently assumed office as Ministe

rs. Adams' decision to visit Premier Beauty Sa

btle hint, "She spe

at," Emily respo

visits. Premier Beauty Salon had several customers in this upscale neighborhood. She stepped out o

in that room," he inform

, startling her. A baritone voice reassured her,

rman shepherd on a leash. The dog continued to

closer to open the door. As Warrior sniffed at Emily's

es is to bark and not bite," he reas

ormed into a salon, adorned with top-of-the-line equipment, including a foot bath. Emily couldn

washed her hands with soap and water. However, as she reached f

of you?" Mrs. Adams, with her characteristic cold and stern t

ered sincerely. "You're right; I

hite salon T-shirt and blue jeans. She couldn't help but notice Emily'

mily felt perplexed, as she had come to work, not to dine. She sensed that Mrs. Adams aimed at disconcerting her, but she was

ers, and antique furnishings. Emily surmised that the smaller dining room, adorned with rich plus

a seat," Mrs.

g a chair opposite her hostess. Mrs. Ada

ring herself warm milk. She noticed an array of bread ty

chocolate?" Mrs. Adams of

issant and spreading butter on it. She couldn't he

Emily," Mrs. Adams remarked.

to know, Madam?" Em

. Emily smiled, her dimples deepening as she did. Her hair was tied back with a ribbon, and she wore delicate earring

ducation could possess such refined speech and manner

h my aunt, her husband, and my cousin," Emily be

e your parents, if they're alive, still reside i

m," Emily

ary school in Techim

lived with my aunt since childhood

school graduate?" M

completing my primary education, I

velation. "You attended Accra Girls'

formed me that she couldn't afford to sponsor my tertiary education. So, I decided to

bserved. "If your aunt could sponsor your education at Accra Girls', which

ied. "My aunt from Germany, Auntie Favor, initially sponsored my education, but she lost her job lat

heart had warmed to Emily, and she dec

rs. Adams said sincere

and styling Mrs. Adams' hair and tending to he

?" Mrs. Adams asked as her son entered the room. "Donal

ephen replied. "Which car s

ested. "And please return promptly

ne, Mom," Steph

repared to leave. "I'll stop by after c

bserved her son with a frown. He opened the car door for Emily, who climbed in, and he firmly closed it behind her before taki

spot, reflecting on the encounter and the you