I Hope You Will Never Regret

Early in the morning, Matt Sparrow went out jogging as usual. On his way back he decided to go to the nearest garage to buy a newspaper for his son, Luca Sparrow.

Luca Sparrow was Jordan Bennet’s best friend. Some of his classmates had found jobs already, but he was still struggling. His friend Jordan was hoping that his rich girlfriend would set up something for him.

When Matt arrived home, his son was doing push-ups in his bedroom. He smiled and said, “Good morning, Son, I bought a newspaper for you. I hope you will find what you are looking for.”

Luca smiled at his father and replied, “Thank you so much, Dad. I trust the Lord that He will come through for me soon.” His father patted his shoulder, then he walked to the bathroom to take a shower.

An hour later, his parents bade him goodbye, and they left for work. They went to the bus stop to wait for the bus.

After his parents left, Luca took a quick shower and went back to his bedroom. He lay on the bed on his back looking at the ceiling in deep thought. He had dropped his resume to many companies, and he was told that they were not hiring at the moment.

He needed a job as soon as possible to help his parents. His parents were working at the public hospital, his father was a porter, and his mother was a cleaner.

Luca looked at the newspaper which was sitting quietly beside him. He wasn’t even interested in reading it. He didn’t think there would be any vacancies because it was the 1st of December and most of the companies were closing for the festive season holidays.

However, Luca felt guilty for wasting his father’s money. He took the newspaper and started reading it. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he reached the fifth page.

One of the biggest companies in South Africa, the Martins Group, was inviting qualified candidates to apply. They were offering opportunities to unemployed Graduates. The advert indicated that the Internship would run for twelve months.

Luca was so excited; it was as if he had already been hired. He thanked the Lord for His faithfulness. He checked his academic folder for his CV and his transcript. He searched but he couldn’t find his transcript and he didn’t have even a cent in his wallet to pay for another transcript.

He decided to call his father. When the call was connected, he said, “Dad, I thank the Lord for guiding you to buy the newspaper. The Martins group is looking for unemployed Graduates.

However, I don’t have the transcript; I have to go to the university to get one. I am planning to submit my application today.”

His father smiled and replied, “Son, that was wonderful news. I left two hundred rands on the coffee table. May the good Lord open the doors for you, my son.” Luca thanked his father, and then they hung up.

He took his phone and called his best friend, Jordan, but it went straight to voice mail. He took his folder, then he walked to the living room. He took the money and went to the Bennet house.

Mrs Bennet was sitting under the tree drinking lemonade with scones. She smiled brightly at Luca and said, “Are you looking for Jordan? He left an hour ago to meet his friend.” Luca thanked Mrs Bennet and left.

At that moment, Jordan was at the mall with Avery. He looked at his girlfriend and said smiling, “You are so beautiful, my Avery.” Avery smiled sweetly at her boyfriend and replied, “Thank you, my love. When is your graduation ceremony?”

Jordan looked at his girlfriend and replied, “It’s on the 12th of December.” Avery’s eyes lit up and he asked, “Are you going to invite me?” Jordan shook his head and replied, “The University gave us two tickets for our relatives. So, I gave them to my parents.”This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.

Avery smiled sweetly at him and asked, “What if I get a ticket, do you want me to come?” Jordan shook his head and replied, “No, I don’t want you to come. I haven’t told my parents that I have a girlfriend yet.”

Avery was sad to hear that because she just wanted to be there for her boyfriend and not to be introduced to his parents. She nodded her head and said, “It’s alright. I wanted to wait for your graduation ceremony before I visited my Godmother in Australia.

Since I am not going to attend your graduation, nothing is holding me back. I am leaving on the 10th, but I will be back before Christmas. I nearly forgot the Martins Group is offering internship opportunities to unemployed Graduates. Please apply.”

Jordan was fuming with anger. Did Avery ask him to apply? No, she didn’t. He lowered his eyes to hide his emotions and asked, “When is the closing date?”

Avery told him that the advert would be closing on the 5th and the interviews would be held immediately after the closing date.

Jordan nodded his head and promised to apply. He was so angry; he didn’t want to spend a minute longer with his girlfriend. He looked at her and said, “Baby, I have to go, I have an interview this afternoon. Please wish me good luck.”

Avery smiled and said, “May your steps be ordered by the Lord. Go and take it. It’s already yours.” Unbeknownst to her Jordan wasn’t going to any interview. He was unhappy because she told him to apply for the job at the Martins Group. Avery stood up and walked to her boyfriend, she wanted to hug him. Jordan took a step back and dodged her.

Avery looked at Jordan with questioning eyes. Jordan smiled and said, “You are too young, Avery. Let’s try not to touch each other yet.” Avery lowered her eyes, she felt embarrassed. Avery bade him goodbye, and then she left.

At that moment, Jordan’s phone started ringing. His eyes lit up when he saw the caller ID and said, “Hi Luca, where are you?” Luca told him that he was at the Martins Group to submit his CV.

Jordan laughed out loud and said, “I am not going to apply for that internship. Avery will set up a company for me, then I will hire you as my right-hand man.” Luca shook his head and replied, “Jordan, stop playing with Miss Avery’s feelings. It will not end well.” Jordan laughed out loud, then he hung up the phone.