Thirty

Olá  fellow readers. Note that this will be last chapter for this novel. Sorry to those whose imaginations concluded that Ethan and Kerley will be together.

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Its two days now after the meeting with the Jordan and thanks to my mom for always being there for me. Am here today, completely healed about the issue. Muniba Mazari once said, 'telling the world an emotional story but never shed any tear or feel emotional shows a complete healing'.  Am able to go outside and meet church members without fear or anxiety.  The Jordan family passed their apologizes and Ethan came yesterday to ask for forgiveness and our relationship ended. Ethan still wanted us to continue but that's something stupid. If he really loved me he would have tried his excellence to be with me and be faithful. However, Hayle and Justin are now left for me. Mom even tried to convince me to give Ethan a chance but to my world that's a big NO.

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One year later:

"Welcome you all to the  graduation ceremony, where all our students will be rewarded for their excellence", Mrs Jones said.  This was my dream to graduate someday and take care of my mom. I was happy because my opportunity, my dream was going to come true very soon. It wasn't a easy fight throught the year.  Learning with adults wasn't easy. I was glad for the scholarship because l managed to be separated from Ethan. Though my mom didn't managed to come to the graduation, l know she is in my heart. "So our best student for the year, whom we shall call  Miss Brilliant for the year is .....", Mrs Jones said as she was opening the envelope. I was scared because so far my name wasn't called and this was the last name to be called. If my name wasn't called then l was to stay at the university for another year until l became Miss Brilliant. So far the top five countries l researched are looking for Miss or Mr  Brilliant to be the company CEO.  "Lets all stand up and make a great applause for our Miss Brilliant for the Year , Kerley Marcus", Mrs Jones announced.  I was really shocked hearing my name. This was an international marketing university and l was watched by over millions of people in the world. I stood up and walked to the stage. I thanked the audience, my mom and above all, God the Almighty. I was crowned Miss Brilliant and offered my certificate.

After the graduation, l was called by three representatives ambassadors of different companies in a meeting room. I went and still the cameras were just flashing everywhere l was. I entered the meeting room and man! I couldn't believe myself. More than twenty 3 pieced suited men were sitting around the big table and only one seat was empty. It was conserved for me. I sat and the China's international marketing company CEO, Mr Fang asked me", as a young lady aged 20 why did you choose to compete with old men in your classes to be a CEO?" Well l loved that question but l took my time to answer the question as brilliant as l can. The fact that l took time to answer made some of the men laugh at me. Some whispered, she is too tiny to tackle such a simple question what more of great responsibilities a CEO have. I took their criticism as encourage and opened my mouth to speak; "Thank you Mr President for such a question. First l would like to say that false beliefs and not following gender equality are the two factors that pushed me to compete with old men. All CEOs here are male which makes me feel powerless. But no, l as a young lady aged 19 l chose this battle because l cant stay at home or do those stupid low jobs while l have the strength and opportunity to show the world that even a lady can do what men can do", l said. Mr Fang didn't smile or show any interest which made me feel more scared but was shocked when he said," l will ask you one last question". The question goes on like, "are you able to uphold all the responsibilities, polices and orders of the CEO position?". I answered, "Yes, your honor. From having appointed meetings, making paper work after presentations, having Personal Assistant, Assistant supervisor, Company's and product's representatives and ambassadors. Am willing and able to follow and keep them as ordered". Hearing this, one of Mr Fang's supervisor said, "wow! I have never seen such an intelligent person like her. I have made more than thousands of professor surveys but still not even one is talented like her. She even know all the duties to be carried out by CEOs.  Mr Fang said the final decision and l don't know why l was scared of rejection. "Okay young lady, you are to sign this agreement before all these witnesses and you will become the K' GROUP International marketing company". I signed the papers and wow l was the new upcoming CEO  starting next year. Lucky enough l will be working at my home country only international meetings will be held in Russia or China.

What a dream come true🎉🎉🎉🎆🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊.

              THE END!

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