"Don't mind the boss, he is such a greedy man, "Jeff told the new girl two days later. "He think he is wise." Why do you say that?" Agnes asked. she seemed so interested in what Jeff said.
"He doesn't pay salary on time and sometimes, he doesn't pay. He owes me salary of three months as I speaks," Jeff said.
The girl was shocked. "And you are still working here?"
Jeff shrugged. "Yes, and that is because I am smart. I can show you the way if you don't mind. You will be making four times your salary, " he said Agnes looked suddenly animated. "Really? Please, show me the way," she said.
Jeff was disappointed albeit he did not show it. "You see, I have a supplier who brings me goods and then when I sell the ones in the shop, I replace them with my own items and I take the money. We could do it together if you want but you must be discreet about it. The boss must never know ,"he said.
"Trust me. I am a sharp girl. This is the kind of deal I love. I am in it,"she said. The days went by and the girl asked Jeff why his suppliers still had not come. He told her that the supplier had issues and would come at the end of the month with his product. At the end of the month, Mr. Kelvin came and told her that he did not have money to pay her salary. She was shocked. It became clear that what Jeff had told her was the truth. She felt consoled that she would make money from the deal she was expecting. Agnes was too shocked and embarrassed to utter a word. She could not believe that she had fallen into a trap. She always thought she was very smart. How then did she fall? She looked at Jeff and shook her head; he had fooled her to naked herself. Mr. Kelvin still surprised her by paying her the salary. "Take but please, leave. This is not a place for you,"he said. The girl was ashamed of herself. She left in a hurry. Mr. Kelvin shook his head.
"Such a fine girl with an ugly heart," he said. Two boys also failed the test. They wanted to steal. In fact,one of them even brought other ideas. He told Jeff that they could even arrange a robbery by organizing some boys who would attack the shop, Rob and take away money and good which they would all share. Mr. Kelvin did not wait a day before sacking the boy. Then, a smallish girl named Nneoma came along. She was silent and said nothing but once Mr. Kelvin came, she reported to him. The boss smiled and congratulated her for her honesty. She was surprised that is was a test.
Sunday passed his matriculation examinations and within the next half of a year, he had gained admission into the university. Mr. Kelvin took it as his responsibility to see him through school. He on his part worked hard. He wanted to be an engineer.
Philippians 4:8 KJV. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Proverbs 19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
