She didn't know her arrogant boss would fall in love with her PART 7 #FINALE

BRANCHSTUFF LOVE SERIES

Scene 14

(At Adanne's house, Mary welcomes Mr. Gabriel, serves him a drink and informs Adanne of his presence)

 

Mr. Gabriel: (Trying his best to lighten the mood) A nice place you have here.

Adanne: Thank you sir.

Mr. Gabriel: (Chuckles) After all that drama you witnessed? C'mon now, I believe it's time you dropped the honorifics on me.

Adanne: (Laughs) Alright, Gabriel.

Mr. Gabriel: Thank you. (Sips from his drink and drops the glass on his table...pauses for a while and continues) Collin sent in his resignation letter today. Apparently, he'd been processing his resignation for a while now.

Adanne: (Perplexed) Oh!

Mr. Gabriel: I guess he feels it's high time he took responsibility for his actions.

Adanne: (Quietly) I guess.

Mr. Gabriel: But this doesn't prove that he feels remorse. (With a serious tone) He has to come apologize to you personally before I can let him off the hook.

Adanne: (Chuckles) Thanks for the effort. (Takes a deep breath and continues)  I may not have mentioned this before but, Collin and I go way back. We were classmates in secondary school. We met again a few years back and since then we'd been on close contact. He assisted me in getting this job and because of that, I felt indebted to him. Especially because he didn't make me feel wanted here even for a moment. Seeing the trick he pulled, I guess we're even now, and no one owes the other anything. I really had no idea he had feelings for me, plus, he's kind of secretive.

Mr. Gabriel: I understand. (Now looking at her) Besides it's impossible to not fall in love with an amazing person like you.

Adanne: (Smiles shyly) Thanks.

Mr. Gabriel: (Fakes a cough) So I guess we'll be seeing you around soon.

Adanne: Definitely. I just need some time to sort out my thoughts, that's all.

Mr. Gabriel: It's okay, no explanation needed. Just make sure to eat well and get enough rest. The office sends their greetings too.

Adanne: I will. My regards to everyone....

Mr. Gabriel: (Forces an envelope in her hand) Please accept this token, for all your troubles.

Adanne: (Opens it and sees a huge check) B..b..but this is huge sir..I can't possibly accept this..sir..

Mr. Gabriel: Well you have to. (Lying poorly) The office insisted. You don't want to make them sad, do you?

Adanne: N..no.. thank you sir, I'm grateful to everyone..I don't know what to say.

Mr. Gabriel: It's okay, just don't take too much time off. (Stands up) I have to get going now.

Adanne: (Standing up) Let me see you off.

Mr. Gabriel: (Cuts her short) No it's okay, really.

Adanne: Thank you so much..

(Mr. Gabriel leaves. Adanne is still smiling and Mary rushes to her side. They are both jumping and screaming happily)

 

Scene 15

At the office

Adanne steps into the building, she gets congratulatory wishes from almost everyone she walks by.

Ofonime: O my goodness Adanne, it's been a long two weeks without you! (She hugs Adanne) We're so happy to have you back.

Adanne: I missed all of you too. Thanks for all the wishes and presents, I appreciate. 

Collin is seen afar off clearing his desk, just then he approaches Adanne. Ofonime excuses the both of them)

Collin: I'm really sorry for everything Adanne. I shouldn't have come at you like that regardless of my feelings. Words fail me..

Adanne: Look Collin, I'll need some time to process everything. For now let's just not see each other. (She walks away, Collin is downcast)

 

Scene 16

At a restaurant

It's evening. The office is celebrating the transfer of certain employees to the new branch, including Adanne. Fela Kuti's Roforofo fight is heard playing in the background. There's a lot of food and drinks. Even karaoke speakers and microphones are available for those who want to sing. Adanne's best friend Mary, is there too.

Adanne: (Humming the lyrics of the song)

         ......Na two people dey yab so

               Na two people dey yab so

               Where dem dey yab, roforofo dey

               Where dem dey yab, roforofo dey....

Mary: I am still baffled, I can't believe Collin did that.

Adanne: Me too. Apparently, he paid off a cleaner to plant the bugs in my office. Together with his minion Bode, they both planned it together.

Mary: Haba, Collin of all people! I'm glad that Mr. Gabriel brought all of them to book.

Adanne: Yes. I'm really grateful for him.

Mary: Collin and Bode are lucky enough. Megahit Estates isn't suing them for defamation.

Adanne: I am sure Mr. Gabriel put in good word too, because it would've still affected GreenHill Housing if such news got out.

Mary: Very well then. So are you forgiving Collin?

Adanne: You know I won't put him in mind. (She heaves a heavy sigh) I have forgiven him, I just hope he learns how to tame that ego of his.

Mary: I hope so too. (she pauses) Enough of the sad talk, you've got to enjoy your day girl. This is the celebratory party of a verified boss lady! (They both laugh)

Adanne: You can say that again. You are looking at the soon-to-be manager of GreenHill Housing, branch two. (Raising her shoulders and turning around proudly)

Mary: So here's a cheer to new beginnings (raises up her glass)

Adanne: (Raising her glass) To new beginnings!

(They clink glasses and sip their drinks. Everyone is making merriment and dancing to the tune of 'we are family by sister sledge'. We are family...get up everybody and sing...) The lights fade gradually.


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BRANCHSTUFF LOVE SERIES: ADANNE

Scene 1

This scene is set in an eight-storey modern style office building in the present day city of Lagos, Nigeria. 

The CEO of GreenHill Housing is in a briefing with the team members and staff in his office 

Mr. Gabriel: Miss. Adanne, how are the advert placements going?

Adanne: Our business cards are all over the metro hub and we have successfully secured a slot in the central city billboard. In addition to that sir, our social media team is working tirelessly, ensuring that they upload regular content on the company website, with regular website maintenance of course.

Mr. Gabriel: What are the statistics for today between GreenHill Housing and her competitors Mr. Collin?

Collin: Sir, we have experienced a significant impact especially in the turnout of potential investors.

Mr. Gabriel: What do you think could be responsible for this improvement?

Collin: Sir, I believe that the techniques and strategies employed in advertisements was a major reason for the huge spike.

Mr. Gabriel: With that being said, I'm convinced that Miss. Adanne deserves some accolade in that regard. This positive turnout implies that she turned the heads of the advertisement team in the right direction.

(Team members and nearby staff all clap for Adanne with smiles on their faces. Mr. Gabriel continues...) You see, Inasmuch as I scold my subordinates when they flunk, I always make sure to commend them when they do a good
job, and today's applause goes to Miss. Adanne.Welldone!

Adanne: (Bows to Mr. Gabriel and everyone while beaming with smiles) Thank you sir, t..thank you sir. 

Collin: (Smiles with his tongue in his cheek) You deserve it

Miss. Adanne. I am happy to inform everyone that we have received six new investors between the space of yesterday and this morning.

(A huge applause comes from the team members and staff. Mr. Gabriel can't hide his joy)

Mr. Gabriel: I guess this calls for some celebration then. (Now laughing) Because at the end of the day, all work and no play makes jack a....

All: (In unison amidst cheers) Dull boy!

Mr. Gabriel: (Raising his hands in the air) Drinks on the house! It's on me! (His announcement attracts more applause and cheers from all present and they begin to show respect and appreciation... thank you sir here and there..)

 

Scene 2

In an average style two-bedroom apartment

Andy Grammer's song, 'A friend like you' is heard playing on the radio in the parlour. Mary, a petite woman in her late twenties is sitting on a couch, operating her phone, when suddenly, Adanne comes in.

Mary: Finally, the boss lady is here (laughs)

Adanne: (Squealing in excitement, with her two hands in the air) Today was simply wonderful! (She drops her bag and plunges into a couch lazily)

Mary: (Suddenly impatient) What happened, tell me all of it!

Adanne: (Sits up from the couch) You won't believe what happened today.

Mary: Gosh you're keeping me in too much suspense already! Tell me, what happened?

Adanne: You see that business card marketing strategy we discussed?

Mary: Yes. What about it?

Adanne:  Turns out I included it in my advertisement plan along with blog posts and email marketing. 

Mary: Okay?

Adanne: And guess what? It hit the jackpot! Can you believe that we had up to six new investors just between the space of yesterday and today?

Mary: (Standing up excitedly) What? I can't believe this.

Adanne: And wait for it... The CEO of GreenHill commended me himself!

Mary: What! For real? You mean, Mr. Gabriel? The man you always threw a tantrum about for not noticing you?

Adanne: (Smiling shyly) Yeah, it's him. I'm shocked myself, but kinda glad. 

Mary: You see! You are not invisible afterall. I told you, things will all work out nicely in the end.

Adanne: (Chuckles) What do you mean, it's not like this is the end.

Mary: Well, it isn't. But things are already changing nonetheless, aren't they?

Adanne: I guess.

Mary: Aha!

Adanne: But that's not even the most interesting part of my day.

Mary: (Taken aback) Oh! Now there's a sequel. Wasn't expecting that. So what's the most interesting part of your day, tell me.

Adanne: Mr. Gabriel who hardly ever gives any compliments bought drinks for everyone. You needed to see Collin's face. I could tell he was faking those smiles and congratulatory wishes.

Mary: Okay, now that's a dramatic sequel, Mr. Gabriel handing out compliments, and then there's Collin and his ego. But I must say, I was secretly expecting the most interesting part of your day to be me
(Now feigning annoyance)

Adanne: What's going on here? C'mon now, I'm not your husband girl! 

Mary: (Scuffs and folds hands across her chest)  Really?
Okay na, in that case, don't touch any food that I prepared in that kitchen o. You will find yourself what you'll eat, or better still go and meet Mr. Gabriel to cook for you.

Adanne: Okay, okay. No vex abeg! You were the most interesting part of my day. Afterall, who'd I tell all these concerns to if not you.

Mary: (Suddenly acting Cute) Awww.. thank you.

Adanne: Seriously?

Mary: Alright. Enough talking, let's get you something to eat.

Adanne: So sweet of you! I don't know what I'd do without you. You are simply the best! (smiling) Oya chop knuckle na (Extending her hands)

Mary: Abeg, Stop whining me!

(They both enter the kitchen)

 


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