Married By Contract

Alicia Harris stared at the rows of office buildings that loomed above her, their glass facades reflecting the bustling city life. Armed with a freshly printed resume and a determined spirit, she embarked on the daunting task of job hunting. The modern world was unforgiving, and securing a stable position seemed like an uphill battle.

Alicia has been traveling all round the city for the past few days, Searching for a job but her endeavor proved abortive. Life wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be, Years ago. Ever since she lost her Dad to a ghastly accident, Alicia has been trying to make ends meet.

Living alone without a Mum , Dad and family members, she has been going through hell. Not even a sibling to call her own. The only person she has in her life was her Friend, Sam who isn’t always available.

Alicia entered a sleek corporate building, the polished floors echoing the click of her heels. Navigating through the maze of cubicles, she finally reached the HR department. As she handed over her resume to the receptionist, her thoughts raced between hope and uncertainty.

“ Oh God, this is my last hope. Please help me, I promise to be obedient to you Lord” She prayed inside her mind as she watched the Receptionist left her desk to hand over the Resume to the appropriate person.

She heaved deeply , found a seat and then sat down. Few months ago, she was doing well living under the care of her Daddy who was the only person she has left. She didn’t know a day will arrive soon that her Daddy will leave her to cater for her self.

“ Isn’t this too much?” She held her head with her hands. “ Why didn’t he warn me that he’ll be leaving me soon?” Her eye twitched but Alicia was quick to control herself. See didn’t want to be seen crying in public. She has done that few days after losing her Dear Daddy but people only added to her pain.

What was the use of crying in public when no one was willing to help her?

Meanwhile, on the upper floors, Gregg Allman, a charismatic billionaire with a reputation for shrewd business deals, reviewed potential candidates for a crucial role in his expanding empire. His eyes fell on Alicia's resume, and a spark of recognition ignited within him. The name stirred distant memories of a childhood friendship abruptly severed by life's circumstances.

“ Hmm, this name…” He mumbled then lifted up his head , looking at his secretary that brought the Resume to his office. “ Where’s the lady?” He asked her.

“ She’s at the HR Department, Sir” The secretary bowed her head.

“ What does she look like?” He threw another question at her.

The Secretary was puzzled by the Question, she doesn’t know the Owner of the Resume. It was brought to her by the Receptionist not by the lady herself.

“ I have no idea, Sir. The Receptionist brought it. Why don’t you look at her passport, sir? It’s on the resume” She said in a professional way.

Gregg nodded his head, he should have looked at the picture attached to it before asking unnecessary questions.

“ You can leave” He waved her off. But the secretary still has something to say which was related to the company and not what he was requesting for about the lady.