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ELVIS WAYAS LIFE IN SWAN STREET
CHAPTER ONEElvis, an intelligent, young boy of ten had lost his parents and life has been really rough on the young boy.He was the only child of Mr. & Mrs. James Wayas who died in a motor accident from work.They left the world leaving their only son all alone at the cause of this, he lived his life on the streets, eating was very difficult for little Elvis.Elvis wasn’t able to continue his studies because there was no money nor a house he could sleep on.One morning, Mrs. mercy Kent, a woman in her eighties, was trying to cross the road but the road was so busy with cars all driving in quick without hesitation. Elvis, seeing her thought in his mind, ‘I wasn’t doing much, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea if I help the old lady to cross the busy road’.Off he went, Good Morning ma he greeted with his cute smile, the old lady’s mind was lost in thought on how she would cross the busy roads. Elvis tapped her this time around and greeted again there, and then he was happy the old lady r
ELVIS WAYAS EXULTATION AND AGONY
At 7am in the morning Elvis had prepared for work, and he was ready to leave home, he hugged his grandmother and promised her he would be careful out there because the roads were not safe again. Walking through the streets of swan street, he felt a feeling of fulfillment. Not like he was earning much, but he felt happy for working hard for his grandmother, who took care of him when he felt like the world had neglected him.He got to havens supermarket located at roe buck street, Barbados. “He said to himself, thank God I arrived at him”.As the rules and regulations states, anyone found guilty of lateness, their salary will be deducted. And everyone could see it being boldly written at the right-hand side of the entrance door.His dedication and selfless service towards his work won him employee of the month many times and this made their Boss to admire him so much. He carries out his duty without hesitation, he won the hearts of so many customers and some gave him tips. Elvis also
ELVIS WAYAS FATE GIVES SECOND CHANCES
The Alarm clock stopped…55 minutes past 7… it was time to get up from the bed, he wasn’t sure if he was ready to start yet another day, but he had to believe that fate gives second chances.Finally, he woke up from his bed, stretching his legs towards the edge of his bed, he went straight to his bathroom, to brush his teeth and wash his face.He did the little arrangement he had to do in his room and he sat on his bed, trying so hard not to think about his bad experiences he had working in havens supermarket. He knew fully well that he was framed, but he had no proof, he was all alone.However, he was happy because the only person who cares for him in this world believed him, and to him, it meant a lot.He left his room, to check up on his grandmother and then prepare for breakfast, El prepared their morning breakfast which was sandwich bread and tea they ate to their satisfaction.He cleared the dining table, and then he decided to listen to the news to know if at all there was anyth
ELVIS WAYAS STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT
It was a bright sunny day on July 18th and the clock clocked five, Elvis woke up from his bed feeling excited, he went straight to his bathroom, to freshen up and prepare for the big day ahead. Humming so loud that his Nana whose bedroom was at a distant could hear him.Elvis was so happy, that he felt like jumping as he walked through the streets, he couldn’t wait to get home to tell his Nana how his interviewers commended his comportment. Nana was already worried about Elvis that she had to wait outside the house, it wasn’t up to an hour Elvis appeared smiling. The old lady was glad he was back, and she went ahead to ask him, how did everything go?Elvis went ahead to tell her everything that happened. She was happy and glad. It wasn’t up to a week that he got his employment letter from the office he went for their interview. And he was instructed to start work as from the following week, but the young man was so eager to start the next day. But it wasn’t going to be possible beca
ELVIS WAYAS STANDING ALONE
Elvis came to work like every other day, dressed in his normal working rig, looking nice as usual. He went to sign in like they usually do in their attendance register made available for workers in their hotel to know the attendants and the total number of workers in their organization.8am had finally come as he had waited in earnest to resume his daily working activities and everyone began to move in their different stand where their customers and visitors could reach out to them and in case of any assistance. Elvis stood not too far away from his duty post chatting with one of his friends and a colleague, Nelson Adams.Nelson Adams, short and lean, his eye was like that of Sanjay own. A character in an animation story “SANJAY AND CRAIG” frequently shown on the television. He had a black colored hair. He’s friendly and calm. Always feeling shy even around his fellow workers. He’s twenty-five years of age. He is from Argentina, but he stays with his mum after his parents got divorce
ELVIS WAYAS THIS IS IT
Having to have witnessed all the pains, and the series of events he had experienced, he then decided that it was time to leave his hometown, but he had no idea how he would do so.However, he met his grandmother to tell him about his new ideas and also to know what she would say. Nana started by telling him that the world is not in favor of all, but if leaving was the decision he had made, she would support him.Elvis at the age of twenty-six had made up his mind to explore another country, he needed a passport and a visa.At 8am he had left home with Nana in other to do his international passport and then think about the country he would like to go.On their way home, he remembered his next door neighbor, Edward Jones, who told him he was going to Ireland to stay with his family. And who promised to keep in touch, but along the line he couldn’t remember where he dropped his contact.But he was determined to search for it, he searched all the corners of his room, and house, but he is
ELVIS WAYAS A NEW BEGINNING
Elvis was so eager to leave Barbados whereas his heart feels like it was leaving something behind which was his Nana.His concern was that she will be all alone by herself, and it's a journey of a thousand miles that he was embarking, but she wasn't worried because she knows it was for the best.Elvis had already met with his friend Edward the second time like they earlier said, they talked about when they will be leaving and about life itself.In a months time, they will be leaving Barbados to Ireland, an island located in the United Kingdom in Europe.Elvis promised his Nana to be keeping in touch and also once he settles down, he will do his possible best to know if it's going to be possible to bring her over.Nana wasn't that young, but she was strong enough to must have agreed to stay all by herself.August was a summer break, when Elvis and Edward will be leaving Barbados to Ireland, a city whose Capital was London. Governed by her Monarchy. It was a small, beautiful island with
ELVIS WAYAS ALICE RICE
On his way to get what to eat at a nearby bakery shop (Helen's Bakery)A bakery owned by Philip Rivers. On his way to the bakery to buy some bread he would use for his morning breakfast, he bumped into a young lady whose name he was yet to know.He apologized for not intentionally bumping into her.The young lady with a smile in her face accepted his heartwarming apologies and they both went on their separate ways.Alice thought to herself, who could he be? I'm actually seeing him in this neighborhood for the first time, so she thought.The next day, they met again in The Walk way while coming back from her morning exercise. Good morning Alien? She greeted Elvis laughed but still wondered why she chose to give him that weird name 'Alien'.Before he could reply, she had already continued her morning exercise, which she usually did everything morning or sometimes during the weekend.That same day, they both met themselves standing on a long queue to eat from one famous restaurant.She
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ACCEPTANCE
Elvis was finally settling into his new place. It wasn't much, but it was his. As he sat on his couch, he couldn't help but think about his Nana. He had left her behind at Barbados because he was trying to start his own business. After he went through Elvis was determined never to give up. He picked up his phone and called his friend Alice, the one who had given him the house. "Thank you again, Alice. I really appreciate this," he said. "Of course, Elvis. You deserve it. I know how hard you've been working," Alice replied. Elvis smiled. He had been working tirelessly on his business, trying to make it a success. He had faced so many obstacles, but he refused to give up. As Elvis hung up the phone, he couldn't help but think about Alice and the way she made him feel. He had always admired her from afar, but never had the courage to tell her how he felt. He decided that today was the day he would finally confess his love to her. He quickly got dressed and headed over t
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A NEW HOME
Thank you very much Alice, I wouldn't take this for granted. I will do my best to return the favor in the near future. Come on Elvis, it's nothing! I am glad you could be of help to you, and I believe you would have done the same for me if I was in your shoes. We could go check the house out if you don't have anything to do for the moment. The distance is not too far, but we can take my ride, although it's still on the same street.But first I need to get the keys and Cassie too. I will be back soon.Alice climbed the stairs, in thirty minutes she was back.This is so huge. I wouldn't have ever thought that I will have this kind of beautiful apartment,looking towards Alice, what would I have done without someone like you thank you once again Alice? He rushed towards her and carried her up.Alice felt embarrassed, don't ever do that, El.I'm so sorry I wasn't thinking straight, I was just overexcited.That's alright, let's check the inside, although it may be dusty, but you can cl
- ELVIS WAYAS
A Favor!
A few days after his birthday celebration, he decided to look for an apartment. After all the surveys he did, he couldn't find anyone because the owners of the houses had refused to lease him their apartment because he wasn't yet a citizen of IrelandThis made him Sad.One of his challenges was that he can't stay with a stranger and someone he doesn't know anything about.He decided to talk to Alice, his friend about it in order to hear from her and also know the advice she would give to him. That fateful morning on a weekend which was on a Friday, he went to her house. He rang the bell, but there was no response. Likewise, he stood there for about 15 minutes, then he decided to call her on the phone.She picked, and she told me that she wasn't around currently but as soon as she got back she would let him know. She further informed him that she went to her daughter's parents and teachers day. Elvis ended the call and decided to wait for her Alice as she instructed He went back t
- ELVIS WAYAS
THE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!
The whole night has been so devastating as the loud noise of Hannah keeps sounding like a drum in my ear. It was so loud that I couldn't sleep, it made me to be awake after all I pleaded that I needed to sleep because I had to go to work.Edward couldn't even get control of his so-called wife, in her word, she was specific about a particular thing to Me!She felt it was time for me to leave her house, besides when I decided to come to Northern Ireland, what was going to be my plan.She made sure I heard those words in other to make me feel so bad. Eventually, it worked out perfectly well for her.I felt so bad that even to eat dinner I had no appetite, even closing my eyes to sleep felt like a battle to be won.She's right, but the fact that she knows I'm an illegal immigrant here should have given her an idea of why I was still leaving under the same roof with her for all this time.I was barely managing from being found out by the police, being caught was the last thing I would real
- ELVIS WAYAS
I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY
Elvis had gotten better after taking the medications prescribed for him by Sophie the pharmacist, he was ready to resume work.Although he had lost 10 pounds (4.54 kilogram) as a result of the sickness, he had.On Monday 18th September, Elvis had already left for work without wasting much of his time because he knew if he left late he would surely meet the traffic at Wilson Road.As he was about leaving the house with his friend Edward, they met Alice, who was about driving her daughter to school.Hello Ed and El, good morning, you are both looking really handsome today, What's the secret? Alice jokingly asked.Ed and El both laughed. Hop in, I'll give you two a ride. I'm actually going to Cassie's school to drop her off.Alright, thank You, Alice. This is so nice of you. We were actually thinking of how we would get to the bus station to take a ride going to our direction, but thanks to you.But now we wouldn't have to stand in the bus station waiting for a bus.They drove off, soon a
- ELVIS WAYAS
THE MEDICATION
The next day, Elvis had gone to meet with Sophie Brian, the pharmacist living in his street I told you all about.She checked all possible signs of malaria as she first guessed that was the Sickness Elvis was having, she checked his sugar levels and every other health related issues he was experiencing.The sickness came as a result of accumulated malaria and Stress, She said to Elvis, you really need to take care of yourself. Health first before any other thing, she said once again.I'll write down these drugs for you, please ensure you buy them, and take them. I don't have them here with me and if I'm to go to the hospital to get it for you, the sickness might have knocked you down.Elvis thanked her and left with the prescription that was written on a plain paper, which was handed over to him by Sophie.Elvis next stop was at the supermarket on the other side of the road, where he was directed to buy the drugs by Sophie.As he got there, he met a young man not quite his age, but th
- ELVIS WAYAS
SOPHIE BRIAN
It was already a month since Elvis had been working in Albert’s Lee’s Cleaning agency, and he had already gotten acquainted with the job and the environment.He had known few places, and he had met different kinds of people with their individual characters.Made a few friends at least, learned how to do so many other things. That same day, mother nature decided to bless the people of Ireland with a rain and a thunderstorm which almost destroyed of people’s properties.It wasn’t what people expected, but at times life doesn’t give you what you deserve.Elvis and a few of his colleagues who went outside work were bitten by the rain and all their clothes were all drenched.But they had no other choice than to continue to drive home. On getting to the office they were given extra clothes to change but by the Elvis had already caught a rain, and he was already sneezing all his face was already red.He was excused to go home to take care of himself. He waited for the rain to stop before he
- ELVIS WAYAS
LIFE AND FAMILY
Elvis was eager to live his life worthy of emulation, he didn’t consider the fact he had nothing, but he was satisfied with the little he had. All he wanted was to leave a good mark in the lives of people he came across.He wasn’t moved by the rich lifestyles of some of his colleagues nor the fancy lifestyle on the internet, he needed the job, and he couldn’t take it for granted.However, Mr. Frederic Johnson, who’s the managing director of Albert Lee cleaning agency, admired his dedication and hard work. He was well pleased and satisfied that Elvis was living up to his expectations of him, like his friend Alice talked about.He commended him for his good works and told him not to deviate.Elvis was grateful to his boss for his kind words and promised he would continue to do better.Mr. Frederic, in his eyes, Elvis had a bright future and along the line he developed little likeness towards the young man, he decided to take him as his son, although they were never related.However, he
- ELVIS WAYAS
ALBERT LEE CLEANING AGENCY
The next day, which was on a Tuesday, Elvis was all set for work, the young man called his Nana and told her how he got the job.From the tone in his voice, Nana could hear how happy her grandson felt.She didn’t hesitate to wish him well, Elvis thanked her and then ended the call.Happily, he ran out of the house at about 7:22am into the busy streets of Dame Street.He walked with his head held up high, which he hoped the streets were with him and which he believed genuinely smiled at him.As he walks, he admired the beauty of nature, the statues on the roads and every human he came across.He was excited, that even the birds of the air could feel it, even the passersby could notice it, and then they wondered what got him so excited that fateful morning.At exact 7:40am, Elvis had already reached his new office, he wrote down his name and went ahead to change into his working rig. Patiently, he waited for the exact time they were to go for their outside work. Which was at Saint Luke
