—Amira—

“Could you start today and stay overnight?”

“What?” I gasped.

“We’re expecting someone important tonight and require staff to work extended hours. Everything needs to be perfect.”

I swallowed hard.

Mama had just regained consciousness. She needed me, and Oluchi was too young to care for herself.

But I needed the job too.

“Could you give me a minute? I need to make a call?” I asked.

The HR nodded and pointed me toward the second door. I stepped into a quiet ...