Whispers In Time

's place. Uncle Kofi, her father’s older brother, worked as an Engineer at High Energy Stores and had a reputation f

chelle had once offered her a place to stay after Auntie Ama scolded Emily for returning late from the Academy. Howev

structive lifestyle, and the city can be harsh for someone without a stable income. Be patient, focus on your studies, and consider moving out when you're more

Emily had a friend there. However, she couldn't make up her mind. In desperation, she cried out to God in prayer

future salon, which meant she needed to carry heavy boxes with her wherever she went. As she pondered over her predicament, she drifted in

prayed as she got out of bed. As she removed her sleeping clothes, her phone sudden

need your assistance today. My housekeeper resigned late last night, and I must find a replacement immediately. I've been thinking of y

n, Madam?” Emily aske

could count on you. Get ready by six o'clock. I'll send D

y replied. “I'll

I'll be expecting you. Donald will a

, Lord! You never fail, and you show yourself fait

ortunity. “Praise the Lord!” Auntie Okaibea exclaimed when she heard the news. “Richard and I discussed it, and we had decided to offer you a room in our house. We were planning to call you later to discuss our plan, but

s ready, she spoke with her parents, who were delighted with the unexpected turn of events. “She's a wealthy w

pted to bid farewell to Auntie Ama, but her older relative ignored her. Maame, her cousin, had been greatly upset when she le

sh, and cook for us if she leaves?

plied. “We have several needy relatives

ironing, and cooking whenever Maame requested. They had never quarreled again after an initial fight many years ago; a fight that ended with

apparently for a bus, the family driver who was taking Maame to her uni

a get to the bus station, that

your new place,” Emily's mother requested

s curiosity about her new destination. However

Maame waved and Em

mposed facade. She was about to move in with Mrs. Adams and her s

ctly six o'clock, Donald arrived and

he van. Together, they loaded her boxes and suitcases int

s sleep?” he asked as he dr

Emily replie

be staying in Auntie Susan'

lied, presuming Auntie Susan to be the hou

generous salary, had three meals a day plus snacks, her own living quarters, and a car at her disposal. She handled grocery shopping and more.

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f you know what you want in life, you must be prepared to deal with difficult people to

ily replied

ds, but he's equally demanding. If you're not careful, you'll incur his displeasure, and that's not a good thing. He's a no-nonsense ty

, stern look. However, they both reach the same conclusion: you'll be fired if you annoy them. The household runs smoothly, as if on oiled wh

Emily m

and I'm the longest-serving employee. Others come and go regularly. Asamoah, the ot

y sm

rrived in the country a few months ago, I've lost count of the number of young ladies he's dated. Let's just say he changes girlfriends every two months on average. The last one was a min

Emily replied

hoes,” Donald pointed to a detached building in the east wing of

six for your briefing. If you ask me, I'd say Madam arranged for Auntie Susan to leave so she could have you move in. She didn'

-bedroom apartment. It was tasteful

rom their hearts. She loves having cheerful people around. That's how she describes happy, vibrant people,” Donald

out fifteen more minutes before meeting her new employer. She decided to

drobe. The living room was furnished with a set of furniture, a television, and a radio. In one corner stood a tabletop refrigerator. Emily opened it to find a few bottl

ed in the direction of the dog's pen, she noticed that Warrior, the dog, was still inside. That me

suddenly cried out in surprise and halted in her tracks. “I'm sorry,

to leave, greeted her warmly. “Welcome to our residenc

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away. “I'll be home for lunch, and we can talk then.” Emily stood

en say to you?”

d be home for lun

t started.” She glanced at her wristwatch. She was dressed in a black skirt suit and a hot pink

ded their tour. “Don't let Stephen fill your head with

ver all came to welcome Emily. Curiously, they all ended their

regarding Stephen. Why was everyone so worried ab