Novels by Sobomabo Amatoru

For the next few days, Gray spent most of his time looking at people's resumes.He'd start each morning the same way.A cup of black coffee in hand, sleeves rolled up, and his laptop open on the desk. The hiring portal was already filled with PDF files of resumes.For two days straight, the notifications never stopped.New applicants came in every few hours.There were some long-time employees from other companies hoping to have a new opportunity. There were also a few independent small shop owners who were now looking for a more stable job.There was even a former employee who had managed a school canteen who wrote, "I don't know how corporate this job is, but I know how to manage people who are tired and hungry."Gray couldn't help but chuckle at that one.By the end of the day, his desktop was filled with notes. Color-coded tabs, shortlists, annotations, and a simple tracker sheet with names and timestamps for those he wanted to meet.HR was also doing their own thing.Marcus told

By mid-afternoon, Gray was back in his office.He leaned back in his chair with his blazer draped over the armrest and sleeves still rolled up. His laptop was open, but his eyes weren't on it.Instead, he was watching the little swirl of steam rising from his freshly brewed cup of coffee.Knock. Knock.While he was in his own little world, a soft knock sounded at the door."Come in."Gray looked up as Marcus stepped inside. He was holding a folder in one hand as he walked toward his table."Hope I'm not interrupting anything.""Not at all," Gray said, gesturing him in.Marcus nodded and stepped fully inside. He placed the folder on the desk before pulling the usual visitor chair slightly closer. He didn't sit just yet."How was your visit?" he asked with a faint smile. "I heard you were at the store again this morning."Gray let out a quiet chuckle and finally leaned forward."It was pretty nice. I just wanted to check in on the staff room upgrade. The items came in early, so I helped

"Holy crap..." Gray chuckled under his breath and set his clipboard down. "So, how was it, everyone?" He turned his head to the employees who were all gathered at the door. "Do you like it?" There was a second of silence before the room erupted all over again. "Like it? Sir, this is insane!" one of the girls laughed, stepping fully into the room with both hands raised in disbelief. "I thought you were just being nice that day when you visited, but this? This is too much." "Yes, Sir! This is too much!" someone else muttered under their breath with widened eyes. "Woah! Everything on the list is here!" Another one said out loud. Her voice was filled with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. "Even the fridge... the sofa... the chairs... You actually bought them, Sir!" "You all deserve better," Gray said simply. The employees exchanged glances, almost like they were waiting for someone else to say something. Eventually, Jen took a small step forward, clutching the strap of her bag

The next week passed faster than he had expected. By the time Monday morning rolled around, most of the furniture and appliances he had ordered had already arrived at the grocery store. They came early, even before the main shift began, so only a few workers saw the trucks pull into the service entrance. They probably assumed it was just a standard restock for the store. Gray stood near the back hallway with a clipboard in one hand and coffee in the other, quietly watching the boxes being wheeled in one after another. He had arrived extra early just for this. There were chairs, a fridge, a new microwave, fresh lockers, a medium-sized sofa, and a few more tables. It wasn't anything extravagant, but he made sure that everything was sturdy and would last the employees a long time. He moved through the list carefully, glancing up every now and then as the crew unloaded everything. The sound of wheels squeaking against tile echoed in the quiet hallway. He was able to get every

When the weekend arrived, Gray did some work even though it was a rest day.After working continuously for three weeks, his body had already adjusted to waking up early. He had no alarms set, but he still stirred a little before seven, rolled to one side, and stared blankly at the ceiling for a few quiet minutes.He was already thinking about that list again.With a sigh, Gray finally sat up and swung his legs over the bed. The floor felt cool beneath his feet.It was time to get up.By eight-thirty, he was already in the living room, sitting in front of his open laptop. The screen glowed softly in the morning light.On the other hand, Lily was on the couch, coloring some books for her pastime. She hummed quietly to herself, tongue poking out slightly in concentration. He glanced at her for a moment before his eyes drifted back to the screen. The notepad sat beside his coffee mug, its pages already creased and a little bent from how many times he'd flipped through it.He opened it aga

Gray learned a lot from his visit to the store.The team shared a moment together during lunchtime. It was fun and, honestly, refreshing in ways he hadn't expected.It reminded Gray of moments he used to have with his co-workers in the past. Back when work felt less like obligation and more like belonging.The air in the staff room had become noticeably lighter compared to when he first entered a few hours ago. Tension had dissolved somewhere between the pizza delivery and the second round of jokes.Empty pizza boxes were stacked in one corner of the room. Opened boxes of chicken sat between paper plates and half-finished drinks. The scent of garlic and cheese still lingered faintly in the air, mixing with the smell of cola and the warmth of too many bodies in one space.As the workers ate, they shared memories they had in the company. Some were funny. Others were bitter. Most were both.Someone cracked a joke about how one of the guys got caught sleeping in the storage room once by W