Episode Two: Tuesday.
5:00 A.M.: My phone was charging when it rang, 'feeling my super star' was my ringtone on my Tecno M5; i never liked the phone, so i only managed it and hoped on getting another one.
It was Oga Charles on the line; i mostly prefix the names of all my business partners and patronages with the title 'Oga'. He called to remind me that he would be coming to my shop as early as six-thirty. It was a routine call he always made every tuesday and most times, his calls do wake me from sleep.
This used to be the most annoying moment of every tuesday, untill i got used to it.
6:30 A.M.: As early as the day was, i always used to arrive very early at work and mostly the first to open the shop.
I often do have special customers who would come and request for materials which i don't have, and this is when line customers becomes valid and useful.
Most times i do go to shops of those people that owed me in other to balance the equation, you know that kind of a transaction.
10:00 A.M.: A bottle of mineral drink and fifty naira biscuit sometimes used to be a good intake at this period which do serve as my breakfast. To be sincere, i often felt very hungry but that was just part of me.
Some nights, i would eat more than enough in order not to feel much hunger the next day.
I would mostly put Oga Emeka on the call, demanding for fairly used goods he has, if any, for sale. I berely owe people, so he often responds positively.
One thing that is common about that business is that ones a known debtor, is always been avoided by all and is regarded a bad market. That is why i tried my possible best not to be a known and regular debtor.
12:30 A.M.: I love listening to music when ever i am having my lunch, because it allows me to think alot about so many things about myself; mostly things about myself relating to the particular music.
The ambition of every business man is to be successful and more successful and even more successful; the kind of success i mean is in the circles of having cars, buying or building of houses, getting married and having a nice investment.
Am not left out as an ambitionist. Mostly we saved money for a better future, going to bank at tuesdays was always my job and my apprentist takes full responsibility of my shop when am not around.
2:00 P.M.: Madam Chinasa's restaurant was always were you would find me, her delicacies was just incomparable, unsurpassed and matchless amongst all restaurants in that business area.
Her friendly and funny nature most times, coupled with her delicious meals always attracted a lot of customers. Even after taking Egwusi soup with Akpu, relaxing and gisting with friends for some minutes was a bit of a luxury.
For example, the number you are calling is currently switched off. Some customers could be funny and annoying at the same time, i only laugh when this happens and say 'ok is that so'. Business was never easy, you must always be ready for disappointment in business.
4:00 P.M.: I loved praying for the time to run very fast cause of the stress during this period. I could be lazy you know.
7:00 P.M.:
Most times, the traffic would keep us on the road for up to an hour or more, and there is this saying that 'if you want to be a professional in driving try driving in a traffic zone'.
I am OAJ.
5:00 A.M.: My phone was charging when it rang, 'feeling my super star' was my ringtone on my Tecno M5; i never liked the phone, so i only managed it and hoped on getting another one.
It was Oga Charles on the line; i mostly prefix the names of all my business partners and patronages with the title 'Oga'. He called to remind me that he would be coming to my shop as early as six-thirty. It was a routine call he always made every tuesday and most times, his calls do wake me from sleep.
This used to be the most annoying moment of every tuesday, untill i got used to it.
6:30 A.M.: As early as the day was, i always used to arrive very early at work and mostly the first to open the shop.
Oga Sarji good morning sir, i arrived before you today hahaha!He would only smile and say, it won't happen again. Oga Sarji was always one of the people i compete and contend with in terms of early arrival to work every day.
Oga Charles how far about your old debt, remember that you have not redeemed it yet and you promised me this week unfailing.He doesn't owe for a longtime but he always needs someone to remind him about his debts. Though his business was based on supply of materials to companies. He could easily make a transfer to my bank account.
I often do have special customers who would come and request for materials which i don't have, and this is when line customers becomes valid and useful.
Most times i do go to shops of those people that owed me in other to balance the equation, you know that kind of a transaction.
10:00 A.M.: A bottle of mineral drink and fifty naira biscuit sometimes used to be a good intake at this period which do serve as my breakfast. To be sincere, i often felt very hungry but that was just part of me.
Some nights, i would eat more than enough in order not to feel much hunger the next day.
I would mostly put Oga Emeka on the call, demanding for fairly used goods he has, if any, for sale. I berely owe people, so he often responds positively.
One thing that is common about that business is that ones a known debtor, is always been avoided by all and is regarded a bad market. That is why i tried my possible best not to be a known and regular debtor.
12:30 A.M.: I love listening to music when ever i am having my lunch, because it allows me to think alot about so many things about myself; mostly things about myself relating to the particular music.
The ambition of every business man is to be successful and more successful and even more successful; the kind of success i mean is in the circles of having cars, buying or building of houses, getting married and having a nice investment.
Am not left out as an ambitionist. Mostly we saved money for a better future, going to bank at tuesdays was always my job and my apprentist takes full responsibility of my shop when am not around.
2:00 P.M.: Madam Chinasa's restaurant was always were you would find me, her delicacies was just incomparable, unsurpassed and matchless amongst all restaurants in that business area.
Her friendly and funny nature most times, coupled with her delicious meals always attracted a lot of customers. Even after taking Egwusi soup with Akpu, relaxing and gisting with friends for some minutes was a bit of a luxury.
For example, the number you are calling is currently switched off. Some customers could be funny and annoying at the same time, i only laugh when this happens and say 'ok is that so'. Business was never easy, you must always be ready for disappointment in business.
Small Izu go and check if Oga Ken is through with his customer so that you can collect the money for the goods he came to collect earlier on.Line business was always helpful for most people, but then there is caution for carefullness and fast monitoring.
4:00 P.M.: I loved praying for the time to run very fast cause of the stress during this period. I could be lazy you know.
Hey you, go and tell your Oga to give you money for the twin cable he came to collect in the morning and bring for me. I would have go and meet him myself, but my boy has gone to demand money and there is no one to stay in my shop.
7:00 P.M.:
Small Izu what are you still waiting for ehh? Won't you close this shop, or do you intend sleeping here tonight?I hate it when we had to be the first to arrive at work and the last to leave.
Most times, the traffic would keep us on the road for up to an hour or more, and there is this saying that 'if you want to be a professional in driving try driving in a traffic zone'.
This Buhari APC people have come now, if they enter that seat they won't even do anything.Can TV news be summarized only?
Please put Discovery channel for me or Nat-Geo Wild, but check all those sports channels. If it is not live Premier league match, off that TV.
I am OAJ.
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