Indigo (Shade of a golden heart) - Season 1 - Episode 9

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Indigo (Shade of a golden heart) - Season 1 - Episode 9

Her excitement had waned after she realized she would have to leave her sick grandfather at home, she had some fears of him needing help and having someone to take care of him, but the old man had sensed this and asked her to go to her workplace that he could take care of himself or ask one of the neighbors for help.

She flagged down a taxi and the man asked, ‘Where to?’
‘Davina’s Coffee Shop.’ She replied curtly. She had found it difficult to sleep at night as she thought of her new job and the people that she would meet today. She had wondered how they would treat her. Would they be formal? Would they be nice? Would the customers like her?
‘A drop is five hundred naira.’ He replied.
‘Just go, whatever.’ Indigo grabbed the door handle and pushed it hard, then hopped in. She was almost late for the interview and she needed to catch up. Papa had always thought her that first impressions mattered a lot.

Indigo smiled as she spotted some pigeons plying through the streets of the Low-Cost Housing on foot but flying anytime a vehicle came near. She was a morning persona and she always took her time to admire the little gifts of nature every morning.

The sun was yet to drop her golden rays on the earth, she was yet to show her face as the clouds refused to part way for her. The sky was gloomy and dark, while thunder rumbled underneath.It was a blessed day! She had the money for her grandfather’s inhaler and she would stop at the Hospital after work, where she would place an order. If everything worked out well, she was going to lead a normal life again, once everything with work settled.

Anabel had promised to introduce her to her uncle whom she could work with for more money, that had given her some hope and wiped away her worries.

Thirty minutes past and she was still sinking in her early morning euphoria. She grimaced as the car came to a halt before a glassy building, whose billboard were splashed the words in bright color, “Davina’s Coffee.”
‘We’re here.’ The taxi man arrived.
‘Okay.’ She opened her bag and took out a paper note and offered it to him.
‘Thank you!’ she jumped out of the car excitedly and marched towards the building.

The streets were scanty, she guessed it was because of the gloomy weather. She could see the coffee shop from outside, it was neat and classy. There was a large white counter and a showcase, full of assorted snacks and small chops. She noticed waiters where dressed in a peculiar style.

‘Awesome.’ Indigo drew in a deep breath and marched towards the door where a huge man stood, he was the security man.

She flashed him a smile while he opened the door for her, ‘Welcome.’ The fat man returned her smile, which made her feel welcome and somehow safe.

There were ten tables in all, and only three had been filled. She released the breath she held, and quickly pulled out the paper AD she had carried with her towards the counter.
‘Good morning, please, where can I find the manager?’ She asked the lady with round glasses, who was busy adding up figures on the calculator.
‘Morning, why do you need to see the manager please?’ She dropped the calculator and ran her eyes over Indigo.

‘Um…’ Indigo swallowed and dropped the Paper Ad before her, ‘I need a job.’

The lady nodded and pointed at a door adjacent to the counter, ‘Just knock twice and go in. I hope you’re taken, I really like that tattoo on your neck and your incredibly long hair.’ The lady’s eyes softened as she stared at the new girl.

Indigo’s smile widened, she was already loved and accepted from the moment she walked in, ‘I hope so too, my name is Indigo Hassan, what’s yours?’
‘Why don’t you see the manager first? I think we have a lot to talk about.’ The lady winked.
Indigo chuckled and rushed towards the door. She was almost there when it opened and a tall man with beady brown eyes stepped out of the office.

‘Good morning Sir…’ she was a bit confused, was he the manager or another visitor?
‘Morning pretty one, looking for someone?’
‘Yes, the manager.’ She nodded.
‘I am he that you seek.’ He replied.

He really seemed nice, and this made her feel relaxed. The man saw the Paper Ad in her hand and knew she had come for the job.
‘You’re in. But, if you must work here at Davina’s for a long time, you must abide by our strict policies.’ He snapped his fingers and a guy who was cleaning the windows rushed towards them.
‘Get her a Uniform.’ He instructed.
‘Yes Sir.’ The guy bowed his head and scurried off to do his master’s bidding.
Indigo couldn’t believe her ears, ‘I have the job?’
‘Yes Pretty, but I have very strict rules. You come early; you look neat and you turn in tips you get from people and we don’t have a problem. How does that sound?’

Indigo frowned a little when she heard the last part, but she said to herself, what the heck? She needed a job badly.

You’ve seen your salary from that Ad, so I guess we don’t have a problem. Just do your job perfectly and remember the customer is always right.’ He patted her on the shoulder and retreated into his office.

She was blown out of her mind, she just couldn’t believe what had happened.

The door to the manager’s office opened and the guy that had been sent by him to get her uniform showed up with a black bag.
‘Everything you need is all in there. When you’re done, you meet me later so could complete your bio and include your account details.’

Indigo was so excited that she nodded to each word that came out of his mouth.
‘Good, good. I’ll do as you have said.’ She collected the bag and rushed towards the changing room he had showed her.
This was a blessed day!