Chapter 52

"Nala."I replied shortly shaking his hand.

"What position are you interviewing for?"He asked me.

"Music teacher."I answered.

"Wow, that's great. I'm interviewing for the Martial arts teacher position."He informed me.

Only after he mentioned that did I take a minute to observe how well built he was. He was muscular and had a well defined body.

"Now that is bad ass. Best of luck to us."I replied.

"And to you too. If we both get the job maybe I can teach you how to throw a proper punch."He teased.

"You're assuming I don't already know how."I retorted hitting his bicep lightly.

"I stand corrected."Eugene laughed.

"I'll forgive you if you can teach me how to do a back flip."I challenged him.

"It's a deal."He replied.

"Then we better make sure we get those jobs."I grinned at him.

"We will."Eugene replied confidently.

I was about to tease him when my phone pinged with a text. It was from Hunter and I found myself smiling at his words.

Bear🧔🐻

Best of luck baby. I'll be thinking of you.

Me

Thank you bear 😊

Eugene was called in to interview so we didn't get to talk again. His interview lasted half an hour and he emerged smiling and looking very confident. Looks like he had gotten the job or at least had good prospects of getting it. We didn't get the chance to talk since he was in another man's company when he walked out but he did managed to mouth good luck to me as he walked past me. I nodded politely at him and watched him walk away.

I had to wait for the two other people who had arrived before me to interview then it was my turn. I wasn't even nervous anymore having waited too long outside.

When my name was called, I walked into the conference room where I found a panel of four people. I was relieved to see Magdalene's familiar face smiling at me. They invited me to sit down facing all four of them.

"Welcome to Rolling Hills, Miss Mugo. I'm Mr Murigi, the curriculum master. I also teach maths and physics."Mr Murigi who seemed to be leading the interviews introduced.

"I'm Mrs Gacii. I'm the guidance counselor."The lady next to him introduced herself.

"I'm Mr Patrick, a member of the school board."The gentleman on his left said.

"We've already met but I'm Magdalene Karimi Kariuki and I'm the deputy principal. I also teach English and Literature."Magdalene introduced herself.

The one thing I noticed about all of them is that they were really young. The oldest seemed to be Mr Patrick who was probably in his late thirties. Magdalene wasn't kidding when she said the school staff was comprised of young people.

"It's nice to meet all of you."I replied confidently squaring my shoulders.

"Miss Mugo, we already have all your documents so we know what you have to offer but we'd like to hear from you in your own words what you bring to the table."Mr Murigi asked me.

"Thank you very much for this opportunity. I'm blessed to be here and...." I trailed on as I talked about myself like we had practiced with Sonie.

I spoke confidently but without pride and gave room for questions about myself. I was at ease and the fact that Magdalene was there boosted my confidence.

"Miss Mugo we like what we've heard and the fact that you were recommended by one of our own makes us confident of your capabilities. The job is yours."Mr Murigi announced after I was done talking and answering all their questions.

I wanted to jump up and scream but I held back because I needed to remain composed.

"Thank you so much, I appreciate the opportunity."I said feeling very grateful to them.

"We're in the middle of the term so you won't be starting work until April which is when the next semester starts. But you will be required to visit the school a few times before then to get acquainted with the other staff members and get oriented."Mr Murigi informed me.

"That's no problem, thank you so much."I replied.

"Here is an envelope with the employment contract and everything you need to know about the school and the opportunity you've been given. Take it with you, read it carefully and if you have any questions, feel free to contact me. If you like what you read, sign it and send a copy to me. You'll also receive an email with the same document."Magdalene informed me.

"I will."I said with a nod taking the envelope from her.

"Perfect, then it's my pleasure to officially welcome you to the Rolling Hills family."Magdalene said winking at me.

'Thank you so much."I beamed with a big smile.

My interview was over and I'd gotten the job so I got up, shook their hands, thanked them again and left the room. I didn't have another reason to stay so I walked out of the school compound making sure to sign out at the gate. Only when I was a good distance away did I yell in happiness dancing excitedly by the side of the road. Luckily no one was around to watch my embarrassing moves.

I called for an uber immediately needing to get back to my place and celebrate.

On the ride back home, I called Hunter to tell him but he didn't pick up so I assumed he was in a meeting. I texted him instead asking him to call me as soon as he was free. I needed to share the good news with someone and I knew Sonie was busy at work so I called my mom. She had been calling me non stop ever since I told her about the interview to let me know that she was praying for me. Looks like God heard her prayers because I was holding the employment contract on my lap as proof.

"Did you get it?"My mom asked immediately she picked up.

She was even more anxious than I was.

"Yes mama, I did. They gave me the job."I cheered startling the uber driver.

"Hallelujah, glory be to God."My mom exclaimed happily.

"Amen mama."I grinned.

"I'm so happy for you Kawi, now tell me all about it."She demanded dishing for the tea.

I didn't mind so for the rest of the drive home I told her all about how the interview had gone.

I didn't feel like cooking so I had the uber drop me off at the shopping center close to my apartment. I bought some take out and walked the rest of the way home. It was the middle of the day so no one was in when I arrived back home. I texted Sonie the good news since I knew she would be waiting for an update.

I removed the outfit I had been wearing hanging it in my wardrobe to avoid creasing it then sat on my bed in my underwear to enjoy my lunch as I listened to some music. Fries and wet fried chicken was the perfect celebration meal.

Hunter called me just as I was settling down to watch a movie after eating to my fill.

"Good afternoon baby girl. I'm sorry I missed your call, I was in a meeting."He apologized.

"It's okay, guess what?"I asked unable to contain my excitement.

"You got the job."He replied.

"Yes I did. I'm so happy."I cheered.

"I'm proud of you baby girl, we'll celebrate as soon as I get back."Hunter promised me.

"I can't wait. What time will you be flying back?"I asked him.

"I have one more meeting so I'll probably be back late."He replied sounding exhausted.

"Okay bear, be safe. Take care of yourself."I demanded softly.

"I will doll, talk later?"He asked.

"Yes please, bye bear."I replied hanging up.

I tossed my phone away feeling very frustrated. I wanted to see Hunter but I had to wait until the next day.

Unless...

Unless I went to his place. He did give me the key and said that I could drop by anytime. With that thought in mind I got up immediately to pack a few days worth of clothes. I also made sure to remember to pack an outfit suitable for Brian's birthday. We were going to a fancy club and I wanted to look good.

After I was done packing I cleaned my room since I didn't know when I would be back. I broke quite a sweat cleaning up so I took a shower and changed into ripped blue jeans, a long sleeved black too and my black boots.

I picked up my bag and left the house making sure it was properly locked as I didn't know when I would be back. I'd already spent a lot of money on ubers and take out so I took a matatu instead since I had time. It dropped me off quite the distance away from Hunter's building so I was forced to take a bodaboda the rest of the way but I still saved a lot of money.

The guard at the gate didn't recognize me as a resident but after checking the logs I was listed as one of Hunter's guests so he allowed me in. I took the elevator to the tenth floor and let myself into Hunter's apartment. It felt weird going to his place without him or at least letting him know but I wanted to surprise him. His place was just as I had left it a week ago except that it now had a couple of photos on the walls. There were photos of his friends and family which made me smile since I had pushed him to do it.

I was surprised to find a photo of us mounted on the wall in his bedroom. The photo was actually a screenshot of us kissing from a video I'd taken of us dancing during my previous stay at his apartment. In photo both our eyes were closed as Hunter cupped my head tilting my face up to his. We were fully clothed in the photo but there was something erotic about the sexual tension portrayed in our stance. Looking at it made me miss Hunter more so I hoped he would be getting home soon.

I kicked off my shoes and put my bag in his closet jumping on top of his bed sighing happily at how comfortable it was. His bed was one of the things I had missed about his apartment so instead of going to the living room to watch a movie, I got comfortable and took a nap.