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nd went into the bathroom to take a shower. I got ready after the shower and head to the kitchen to prepare dinner because it's almost

s. But the most difficult form of hardship in life is a situation where by we have to endure that torture which is being inflicted o

r predicted that, I wouldn't agree to it. I never thought I will end up where I am today. Even though I had the chance to run away or dec

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ote village in the extreme end of the state. The mansion is big with more than 100 rooms in it. Mr. Wills Wil

There are a lot of workers in the house, mostly orphans like me; ranging from cleaners, cooks, drivers and other staffs. I don't know for how long exactly I have been

king all day is not easy most especially if it has to be in a large quantity. In addition to my task, I am the person who also cooks for th

came into the mansion. We are more like brothers because people mistaken us for that so we address ourselves as brothers. "Are y

adrach. You don't want to be late." He said looking at me. I quickly jumped off bed immediately when I heard the time. I quickly rushed to

Sometimes I wonder if I am actually a Nigerian or from another country. My skin complexion is also an added complica

untries, probably Niger or Somalia. Anyways, that's not a problem to me. This dashing face of mine makes a lot

ne jovially as usual and begin my daily task. I prepared yam sausages wrapped in eggs with veggi

ood morning Madam." I greeted her as she came into the dining section. She was accompanied by her children, Jerry an

Shadrach." Jerry said looking at me with a smile on his face. I smiled back at him and continued serving

th me to school today." He said looking at me. I stared surprised at him. "Are you resuming school already?" I asked with my mouth agape. He nodd

the quantity of food for tonight Shadrach. Michael will be coming home later. And also get Ben to c

ds all the workers. I really don't know his problem. He is irritated by anything we do. No one wants to work around him at all. At the other hand

Ben was surprised and worried also. He quickly picked his cleaning tools and head to the main house and began cleaning. He cleaned the whole pa

t me to his satisfaction and even end up throwing the plates of food on me. I remembered a time when he nearly slapped

d. I finished cooking everything and arranged it at the dining at exactly 8:00pm. Everyone came in expect Michael. So I quickly took the opportunity to

e calls me always. "Hey black. Who would serve me the food?" He asked with a bossy tune. I slowly paused by th

with a more matured look. His fair face is full of beards which make it more handsome. His pointed nose and

"Will you drop the damn plate and stop staring at me?" He shouted on top of his voice which made everyone

t this point. I quickly turned and looked at him with fear engulfing my face. He sighed slowly and dropped his spoon. "I don't know the idiot that cleaned

ly be my doom. I was about leaving when Mrs. Wilson called again. I almost shouted this time. "Hey Shadrach; I think you should just be cleaning Michael's apartme

ave the chance to, but I can't say no to my madam. I was still thinking about the proposal when Michael talked. "I don't lik

k to our apartment. "This will surely be a pit of hell t

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