Godswill Uchenna Ajah
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1 year ago
~PAMELA'S SHOCK~
[WRITTEN BY: GODSWILL U. AJAH]
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My name is Pamela Howard and this is my story…
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||29th March, 2019||
||OXFORD STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON||
||ARMSTRONG HOLDINGS INC.||
||8:35AM||
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SEVERAL SOUNDS permeated the atmosphere as machines on kinetic mode were in operation. The cab I boarded came to a halt before the gigantic gate of the popular 'ARMSTRONG HOLDINGS INC.' I stepped out of it and I sucked in a deep breath. The cab drove off and I was left to stare at the rushing street of Oxford. I diverted my eyes to the gate of the famous company. Here I was for an interview.
I could feel nervousness crawl it way into my heart as my palms suddenly became all sweaty. I exhaled and tried to keep my racing heartbeat in check. Gosh!
I walked to the gate. My palm on it own accord found the bell button and before I could restrain myself, it was rung. The gate slid open and I gained entrance into the compound. The air in my nostrils was knocked out as my eyes wandered around the breathtaking sight before me. The magnificent building and the perfect architectural design. Gawd! I was shocked.
‘You must be Ms. Pamela Howard, right?’a masculine voice filtered into my ears. I jerked sideways in shock. I glanced at my left side and it was a man in suit. He was looking sophisticated and I feared he was told to send me back home. Gawd! How nervous I was.
My throat had ran dry as I stared at him.
‘Hey!’he called.
I managed an affirmative nod as I felt a strange chill run through my body, a feeling of foreboding. I swallowed saliva and replied, ‘yes, I am.’I spoke stuttering-ly.
‘Oh! Welcome to AH Inc. This way please, the CEO awaits you,’he said with a gesture. That moment, I went pale. CEO!
He smiled assuringly as he led the way. I followed, like a lamb led to the slaughter.
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||8:42AM||
‘Goodmorning, Ms Pamela. I'm Lauren Morris. Secretary to the CEO, Mrs—’
‘—Melissa Amrstrong,’I cut in with a nervous smile. I was on the first floor with the blue-eyed pretty lady.
She mouthed a 'wow!' then peeked at me. ‘so, are you ready?’
I breathed out then relaxed my breath. I nodded and replied, ‘yes.’
She spoke and gestured with her left palm as she led me towards the elevator. ‘ok, this way please.’
I followed her. We were before the elevator and she was about pressing a button when she heard her name from behind. I had my thoughts rumbling on how was gonna face my role model during an interview session. She turned around but her thumb pressed a button.
‘Yes, Mr Brooke, good morning,’she said as she faced her caller—a middle-aged man who was approaching her with a broad smile on his face.
The elevator slid open and she faced me. ‘uhm! Ms Howard, you'd have to go before me, it's the last door on the floor,’she said with a smooth tone.
I nodded in comprehension. I walked into the elevator and it slid shut. A projection began instantly.
||8:45AM||
THE ELEVATOR DOOR slid open. I stepped out as I felt goosebumps all over my body. The elevator never went up rather, it went downwards. It was weird but the thought of getting a job made me throw caution to the wind. The floor was an underground kind but it appeared like any normal floor. Ms Lauren's voice rang in my head, ‘... Last door on the floor!’ I sighed as I went forward. My flat leather sandals made my steps seem stealth as I trudged on noiselessly.
I was six doors away from the last door when suddenly, the lights went off and absolute darkness fell in. My breath hitched as I clung to the wall. The last door creaked open and a figure stepped out with a torch in it hand. It directed the light to it palm which was smeared with a red liquid. It took the palm to it mouth and licked it up. ‘hmm! This tastes nice. The next one must be waiting for me in the office.’the figure spoke with glee. Feminine was the voice.
Right before my eyes, she disappeared. The voice registered in my head as a feeling of familiarity ran through me. I gasped in realisation. Melissa–Melissa Armstrong! The voice was hers. The light came on and I stared in bewilderment. I never knew how or why but, I saw myself walk to the last door. It was loosely closed. I opened the door with full force but what I beheld threw me off my feet.
Right before me was... A pool of blood and two female bodies with ripped chests. I cringed in fright and I crawled backwards in shock.
© Godswill Uchenna Ajah
09|08|2021
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