Billionaire Heir Disguises Himself as a Humble Bank Guard to Discover Genuine Love

Chief Nnamdi Maduka had almost everything money could buy. He owned Maduka Group, one of the biggest companies in the country. The company had businesses in oil and gas, shipping, construction, real estate, hotels, agriculture, and many other areas. But if anyone asked Chief Nnamdi what he was most proud of, he would not mention his companies.

He would mention his only son, Chima Maduka. One morning, Chief Nnamdi sat in his office at Maduka Group headquarters with his lawyer, Obinna Emba. Obinna had worked with the family for many years and knew almost every secret in the company Cedar Trust Bank is ready Yes, Chief.

 The staff training has started. The first branch will open soon. My son should be part of this from the beginning. Chima has already returned. But many people still think he is in London. That is because he likes hiding himself. He does not behave like other rich men’s sons. Some of them would have announced with pictures, interviews, and noise. That is Chima for you.

 Seven years in our overseas branch, and he worked like an ordinary staff. No pride, no trouble. He understands business. He helped Maduka Oil and Gas grow in London. The reports are clear. I understand why you are very proud of him. My son studied finance and business management abroad. He is intelligent. He is hard working.

But above all,  he has a good heart. That is what matters to me The workers at Cedar Trust Bank have heard his name, but none of them knows his face Good. For now, let it remain that way. Chima does not like attention At Cedar Trust Bank, the new staff were already settling in   During lunch break, three tellers sat together in the staff room.

 Nneka Onu, the head teller, was checking her face in a small mirror. Beside her was Uju, another teller who enjoyed gossip but pretended to be quiet in front of managers. Ada, the youngest among them, sat close with a bottle of juice in her hand Have you people heard about Chief Nnamdi’s son?  Chima Maduka?  Yes, that one.

 I heard he works abroad He was working abroad. But I heard he will soon join this bank as one of the directors. Imagine marrying a billionaire’s only son. Please, do not just imagine it. Prepare yourself. Do you even know what he looks like?  No But my cousin at the headquarters said he is tall, handsome, calm, and very rich.

 Handsome and loaded, that is a full package [laughter]  Men like that usually like women with class Then he has come to the right place Some of us did not come here only to count money May God let him visit this branch often [laughter]  All right, ladies, back to work None of them knew that Chima Maduka was already in the country.

He had returned 3 months earlier. He met only board members and senior managers. Ordinary workers had not seen him. The new staff at Cedar Trust Bank only knew his name. Some believed he was proud. Some believed he was spoiled. Others believed he was still in London. No one knew the truth.

 That evening, Chima sat alone in his room staring at a small black box on the table. Inside the box was an engagement ring. He had bought it for Amara Nwosu. Amara was a popular actress and social media celebrity. She was beautiful, stylish, and loved  attention. She attended big events, wore expensive clothes, and posted pictures from restaurants and foreign holidays.

I do not want my private life online I understand. I love you, not your fame   They met in London during a charity dinner. At that time, Amara did not know much about his family My name is Chima What do you do?  I work in my family’s business Oh my, so he is Chief Nnamdi Maduka’s only son, the oil tycoon himself.

Chima, how long will we continue like this?  Like how?  Dating without direction So you’re tired of me?  That is not what I said. I am not getting younger. I need to know if you see me in your future I I do Then show me. I do not want to waste my time Amara had stood by him, or so he believed.

She had respected his need for privacy. Chima had dated women before, and most  of them changed when money entered the matter. One had secretly given private information about his family to a gossip blogger. Another had begged him to invest  in her fashion business. After he sent the money, she became cold and later ended the relationship.

Another woman had been dating him while preparing to marry someone else. So when Amara asked about marriage, Chima was afraid Maybe this one will be different Maybe she will cry. Maybe she will laugh. Maybe she will call me wicked for frightening her with such a big surprise   Amara?

 [laughter]  Maybe it is just a friend. Maybe it is someone from work Stop it. What if somebody comes?  Nobody’s coming It’s Chima! Chima, please. Listen to me I should leave It is not what you think What should I think?  He kissed me He kissed you?  Yes. We were talking about the new project.

We had some wine. I do not even know how it happened The same kiss you pushed him away from after I entered?  Please, Chima. I made a mistake I came here to ask you to marry me Oh my god I thought you  were different [laughter]  I am different. Please, Chima. It was a mistake. I love you.

Please, do not leave me. We can fix this You asked me when I would become serious about marriage I know. I know, and I am sorry I came to show you I was serious Please, forgive me One mistake is forgetting to call. One mistake is coming late. What I saw in that room was not a mistake No. Please, do not say that.

 Were you going to tell me?  Chima, please. I love you. Please, do not end everything like this I did not end it, Amara. You did Sir The gossip blogger, the fashion business, the woman planning a wedding. Now, Amara. Maybe no woman will ever see me. Maybe they will only see the money and the Maduka  name.

Has Chima eaten?  No, sir. I took food to his room, but he did not touch it What about yesterday?  The same thing, sir You have  been avoiding me. I have not been avoiding you. Then look at me. What happened? Amara was with another man. What do you mean? I went to her apartment. I wanted to surprise her.

 With the ring? How did you know about the ring? You used my jeweler. Did you think he would not mention it? I found her kissing a music producer. I am sorry, my son. I should have known. No. You trusted someone you love. There is no shame in that. I feel You are not foolish, my son. You have a good heart. This is not the first time.

One gave information about our family to a blogger. Another collected money from me for a business and disappeared. Another was planning her wedding while she was still dating me. Now Amara, the woman I wanted to marry. Did she explain? She called it a mistake. And what did you say? I left. You did well not to fight or create a scene.

What else was I supposed to do? Beg her to respect me? No. I am tired, Dad. Tired of what? Tired of wondering whether anyone truly cares about me. Your family cares about you. You know what I mean. Women do not see me. They see the Maduka name. They see your companies, the houses, the cars, and the money. You cannot be sure every woman thinks that way.

Every woman I have trusted has proved it. Every woman you have dated. That is not every woman in the world. Maybe love is easier for ordinary people. Ordinary people also get cheated on. At least they know the person did not choose them because of billions. Money does not create bad character, Chima. It only attracts more people and makes it harder to know their intentions.

 That is exactly my problem. You are hurt. I understand that. But do not allow your pain to make you unfair. Unfair to whom? To people you have not even met. Wealth attracts good people and bad people. Your job is not to hate everyone. Your job is to learn how to recognize character. I thought I recognized Amara’s character.

You were wrong. That is easy for you to say. No, it is not. I have also trusted the wrong people. Some tried to cheat me in business. It is a pain I know too well, my son. Some pretended to be loyal because they wanted positions. But I did not close every company because of them. Do not allow bitterness to control you.

 When is Ceda Trust Bank official opening? Next week. Why? What are you thinking? The staff have not met me, have they? No. And the people recruited for the new branch, they only know your name. Do they know I am already in the country? Obinna told them you were still completing your work overseas. I want to work there. That is good.

 You can join the management team before your official appointment. No, I do not want to enter as your son. You want to join as a management management trainee? No. Then what do you want? I want to work as a security guard. I want to work as a security guard. A what? A security guard. This is not the time for jokes.

I am serious. Come and sit down. Explain yourself. I want to enter the bank as someone with no power. For what purpose? To see how people behave when they do not know who is watching. I want to see how the managers treat the guards. How the tellers treat the cleaners. How they treat customers who do not wear expensive clothes.

 You can ask Obinna to investigate those things. People behave differently when they know they are being watched. So, you want to spy on my workers? I want to understand the bank from the bottom before I sit in an executive office. You have worked in business for years. You do not need to stand at the gate to understand a bank.

 I have always entered buildings through private doors. People smile before I even speak because they know my name. That is the life you were born into. I want to know how they would treat me without it. Is this about Amara? Partly. That is what worries me. I am not going there to chase women. You are talking about testing whether genuine people still exist.

Yes. That can easily become a search for a woman. It will not. Listen to me, Chima. Do not enter that bank and begin playing with another heart because Amara broke yours. If you meet a woman who is kind to you, do not turn her life into an examination. I only want to observe. This plan can create trouble.

 It can also show us what kind of people are working in your new bank. Our bank. Then allow me to protect our bank. Our family name, Chima. That is the responsibility. I know that. That’s why it must be me. You have already decided. I need your help. You inherited this stubbornness from your mother. I thought you always said I inherited it from you.

When it helps the company, it is from me. When it gives me a headache, it is from your mother. I will agree on one condition. What condition? The moment this begins to harm an innocent person, it ends. I agree. And only a few people must know. Will Obinna have to know? Yes. We will also need someone inside the security department. Okay.

 I will call both of them tomorrow. Thank you, Dad. Do not thank me yet. You may change your mind after standing under the sun for one day. I will survive. You have never guarded anything except your privacy. Then this will be good training. Chief said there is an urgent family matter. There is, Obinna. My son wants to become a security guard.

Sir, have you both started drinking this early? I knew you would say something that So, is this serious?  Yes. I want to work at Cedar Trust Bank without anyone knowing who I am That will not be easy. But, it can be done. The company supplying the guards is still recruiting. We can add him to the final list.

 He cannot wear that What is wrong with it?  That watch can pay the salaries of the entire security team. And that one What about my phone?  No ordinary new security guard will be carrying the latest phone. You can use this The screen is cracked It still receives calls Welcome to your new life.

 What name will I use?  Chimanaji Why keep my first name?  So, you do not forget to answer when someone calls you. Arrange a small apartment near the bank. I do not want any employee seeing him come from this house I will handle it You also need to stop shaving for a while. The beard will help.

 No special treatment I understand Welcome to Cedar Trust Bank. My name is Obinna Mba. This bank was built on discipline, honesty, excellent service, and respect. We expect every employee to treat customers and fellow workers with dignity. Your position does not make you more important than another person.

 Chief Nnamdi Maduka’s son is still completing the handover of his overseas responsibilities. He will join the bank at the right time and take over as CEO So, he is really coming. My chance to meet a billionaire heir. I hope he is as handsome as people say. He is Chief Nnamdi’s only son. Have you ever seen an ugly billionaire? Even if he’s not handsome, money will help his face.

Life is something else. What happened?  Some of us entered this bank with university degrees. Others entered with mops, brooms, and whistles At least everybody has entered Yes, but they should know their level [laughter]  Sir, are you still sure you want to do this?  Yes, now I am more sure than before.

 Then be at the main gate by 6:30 tomorrow morning 6:30?  The bank opens at 8:00, but security begins before everyone else arrives I will be there Let us see how long this confidence will last, sir Good morning, sir You will work here. Every staff member must show an identity card before entering.

 Do not allow anyone into a restricted area without permission What about visitors?  Write down their names, phone numbers, and who they came to see. Check their bags when necessary. You will also direct vehicles. The space near the entrance is for emergency use. Nobody should park there. If an elderly customer needs help, assist them.

But do not leave your post unless another guard takes over. This sounds simple enough. The work is simple. The people are not Yes, I’ll be right in Good morning, madam. Please, may I see your identity card?  My what?  Your staff identity card Are you new here?  Yes, madam That explains it. Open the gate.

 I still need to see your card Do you know who I am?  No, madam I’m Neka Onu, the head teller of this bank Thank you for telling me. May I see your identity card?  Did you not hear what I said? Then why are you still standing there?  It’s the rule. The rule is that every member of staff must show a card.

 Listen, you’re only a security guard. Your job is to open the gates, not to question important staff My job is also to follow security rules You must be very stupid to think you can talk back to me. You are only a security guard. Your job is to open the gates, not to question important staff. You have no respect. You have no sense.

They employed you yesterday, and you’re already behaving as if you own the bank, poor idiot. Learn the faces of the people who matter in this bank The rule applies to everyone You are very stubborn, yet so poor Your card, please Are you satisfied now?  Thank you, madam. You may enter I will report you.

 For asking for your identity card?  For being rude I am sorry you feel that way You will be more sorry when I finish with you You handled it well. She insulted me five times because I asked for a card. I warned you. People are not easy to deal with. Park it for me. I cannot leave the gate, sir.

 What did you say?  I cannot leave my post unless another guard takes over The space is right there I understand, but I am the only person at the gate at the moment You people are becoming too lazy I am sorry, sir Sorry for yourself. You are not only lazy, you are arrogant I’m following my instructions.

 Keep following instructions until they sack you Security, go and buy rice for me I am on duty The food place is not far I cannot leave the gates What is wrong with this one?  Nothing is wrong, madam You think because you are handsome and you braid your hair, you are my level. Take this money. Just take it.

 I am sorry. I cannot You are not Oyibo. Better stop acting like one. Security guards are employed to serve bank workers. Do not start acting important. Come and carry these. Be careful. There are expensive things inside Where should I take them?  My desk. I hope you did not touch anything because your 3 months salary cannot cover for it.

Drop them there. You did not squeeze anything, did you?  No Good. You can go     Good morning, sir. You cannot park here. I will only be inside for a few  minutes. This space must remain free. I said I will not stay long. There are other spaces behind the building. Do not tell me where to park in my own office.

Who’s car is blocking the emergency area? Why did you park here? The security guard directed me here Sir, I asked you to move the car Are you calling me a liar?  I am only saying what happened. We have cameras. I can check them. Move the car  now. Next time, obey the security officer instead of blaming him.

 Yes, sir They expect  people like us to accept every insult in silence Welcome, sir. Please come this way. We will attend to you immediately My daughter, please, where can I make a deposit?  Madam, join the queue My daughter, I do not understand where the queue starts Can’t you see I am busy? Go and ask security.

 Mama, come. The queue starts here Please, who is going to attend to me? I have been standing here for some time now Can you not see that we are busy?  What is funny?  [laughter] [gasps]  You look tired. I am tired, Obinna. Has the life of a common man defeated you already? These people are unbelievable.

What happened today? Neka insulted me because I asked for her identity card. Sonto called me lazy because I refused to park his car. Would you send me to buy food? Another used me to carry her shopping bags. This is not funny. I am sorry. Continue. One manager parked in the emergency space, then blamed me when you questioned him.

 Yes, I noticed that. And the way some of them treat customers is worse. They bow for anybody wearing an expensive suit and ignore anyone who looks poor. You came here? I wanted to hear how my new security guard was doing. He is angry. I can see that. How many days have you worked? Three. And you have already judged everyone? I did not say everyone.

 You sound like you have. Dad, some of these workers have no respect. I believe you. But do not judge the whole bank because of a few loud people. A few? Yes, a few. The proud ones are usually easier to notice. Good people often do their work quietly. So you want me to continue? You asked for this. He thought he would find the answer to life at the gate.

In one week. Keep watching. You may still meet people who will surprise you. I will continue   You have been fixing that collar for 10 minutes. I want to look serious. You are serious. The clothes will not answer the questions for you. You nearly forgot this. Thank you. You studied accounting.

 You graduated with very good results. You will do well. The advert said they wanted experience. You worked in an accounts office during your service year. That may not be enough. Do not discourage yourself before you even leave the house Since when did you become a motivational speaker?  Since my school fees became a problem.

 The fees are not your concern. I will get this job The landlord also came, but do not carry everything on your head today. Go for the interview first. Your father would have been proud of you    You scored well Thank you, sir You studied accounting?  Yes, sir And where did you complete your national service?  At a small manufacturing company.

 I worked with the accounts department Have you worked in a bank before?  No, sir Do you have a reference from a senior banker?  No, sir Why should we choose you?  Cuz I learn quickly and I’m willing to work. I may not have banking experience, but I understand accounts. I only need a chance Thank you, Kaima. Please wait outside.

 Kaima, you did well Thank you, ma But we have selected another candidate May I ask why?  The person has 3 years of banking experience and a strong reference Is there another position I can apply for?  Not in accounts at the moment What about a trainee role?  There is no opening Thank you for your time.

 Excuse me. Are you Kaima Ome?  Yes, I am the cleaning supervisor and I heard you asking about another vacancy Yes, ma We still need one cleaner A cleaner?  The salary is not as high as the accounts position. The work starts early and you may close late I need some time to think Take a few minutes.

But I I an answer today How did it go?  [gasps]  I did not get the accounts job I am sorry, my daughter They chose someone with experience and a reference You did your best They offered me another job What kind of job?  Cleaning. Say something, Mama What do you want me to say?  I spent years in school.

 Now I will be cleaning the offices of people doing the job I applied for. I have an accounting degree, Mama Honest work will not remove your degree The salary is small Small money is still money, but I will not force you. The decision is yours Maybe if I work inside the bank, I will hear when another vacancy comes.

 That is possible I cannot go home and continue waiting. I will take it Then take the job if your heart accepts it Have you decided?  Yes, Ma You understand that this is a cleaning position and you are willing to do it I understand. Honest work is better than sitting at home while my family suffers.

 Fill this. You can begin on Monday I can start immediately Today?  Yes, Ma. I am already here Come with me. Mama Ifeoma, this is Kaima. She is joining us You are welcome, my daughter Thank you, Ma You can keep your bag here when you resume. Do not leave money or anything important inside.

 Yes, Ma. Thank you Try this at home. If it is too big, bring it back tomorrow Am I not starting today?  You still need to complete your employment forms. Go home after that and prepare yourself. Resume by 6:30 tomorrow morning.   Thank you, ma. This is not the job I hoped for. But it is a beginning.

 Do not worry. The work is not easy, but you will learn Thank  you, ma. I will try my best Did they give you extra material?  What do you mean?  Your gown is too long [laughter]  She looks like she is going for a church meeting I came to work So did we. But that does not mean we should look old.

 Ngozi. How many times will I warn you about that uniform?  Ma, it’s not like that Button it. All of it. And that gown is still too short. Bring it tomorrow. I’ll replace it Yes, ma Mama, if you might as well show you the tailor section. Start from there Yes, ma Did she not just warn you?  She has gone.

 Let me tell you something, Kaima. I did not come to Cedar Trust Bank only to clean floors What else did you come to do?  To change my life This bank is full of rich bankers, managers, accountants, directors. One of them will notice  me, but nobody will notice you dressed like that. Many of them are unmarried, and they earn good salaries.

 I am not here for anybody to notice me That is what you are saying now. When you see money, you will change your mind I need a salary, not a husband You will learn. Kaima, come. Let me show you where to begin Good morning. Yes, I’ll be at the desk shortly. The reports are ready. Good morning.

 Good morning You are new?  Yes. Today is my first day A cleaner?  My name is Chima Shima Chima, we have plenty of work I am coming, ma. Have a good day You too. She stopped. She actually answered me Clean around the counters before the customers arrive I will Be careful with the computers.

 Yes, ma Wait. You look familiar. Do I know you?  I came for the accounts interview yesterday You are the one who applied for the junior accounts position?  Yes Come and see something. This young woman came here yesterday hoping to become an accountant. Today, she is cleaning our floor Maybe she wants to calculate the number of tiles.

 You missed that place I have not reached there yet Do not answer me. Just clean it. You should be grateful they gave you something to do. Some people apply for jobs that are above them. This is for you For me?  Yes. You have been standing under the sun since morning That is the work It still cannot be easy.

 You are also working hard At least I am inside the building. I am coming. Do not forget to drink water She only knows the name written on this uniform. She does not know my father. She does not know the companies. But she still noticed I was tired   I have a package for customer service.

They said I should bring it inside Visitors cannot enter the staff corridor But it’s urgent Chima, take the package inside and return to the gate Yes, sir   Package from the gate Drop it here All right My phone is missing Where did you keep it?  On my desk Are you sure?  I left it here before I went to the restroom.

 Who came into this area?  That security guard came here Chima?  Yes, he was carrying a package Tell Amadi to bring that security man here What happened?  My phone is missing   And you believe Chima took it?  He entered this corridor I saw him leave immediately. I delivered the package and left.

 Amadi, search him You want him to search me in front of everybody?  If you have nothing to hide, why are you afraid?  I am not afraid. I am asking why you have already decided that I am a thief My phone is very expensive. A person like you cannot even afford it Did anybody see him take the phone?  This is not your business.

 You want  to search him in front of everyone. It has become everyone’s business Are you saying I’m lying?  I am saying you should check before accusing somebody Look at this wannabe. You are just a lowlife  like him. Insult me all you want There are cameras in the corridor. Why not check them?  She is right.

The camera will show what happened.  You entered with the phone I must have forgotten it inside. I found it beside the mirror. I made  a mistake Is that all?  [snorts]  What else do you want? You were loud when you called him a thief. Be loud when you admit you were wrong. Do not speak to her like that.

No one deserves to be disgraced because of the uniform they wear. You have not apologized to him. I do not owe you any explanation. Is that your lunch?  It is enough There is too much rice  here. Help me That does not look like too much. Thank you for what you did  earlier What did I do?  You stood up for me.

 It was nothing It was not nothing. Everybody had already decided  I stole the phone No one deserves to be labeled a thief just because they do not have money. There was no proof You did not even know me I did not need to know you Most people are afraid of Nneka. You are not?  I am.

I just did not want to fear to make me support something wrong Why did you take this cleaning job?  I needed work. I studied accounting You are an accountant?  I have the degree, but I do not have the job. My family needs money. My father is late. My mother sells food, and my younger brother is still in school.

 I am sorry. You do not sound ashamed of the work I am not ashamed of honest work. I only wish things had gone differently I understand And you? What about you? Why are you working as a security guard?  I was living abroad Really?  I cannot tell her everything. Not yet What kind of work were you doing?  Just small hustle here and there.

 And now you are here?  I needed to start again There is no shame in starting from the bottom That is easy to say No, it is not easy. I am saying it while wearing a cleaning uniform. People think a difficult beginning means your life has ended. It does not You really believe that?  I do. I have to.

One day I will work in an accounts department. For now, I will do this job well I hope you get the chance I will. Thank you for helping me finish my food I thought I was the one thanking you You can thank me by buying lunch next time With my security salary?  Even bread is food Maybe dad was  right.

Good people do their work quietly  [singing] [music and singing]  Good morning, Chima Good morning, Chima. So, what is happening between you and that security guard?  We are friends Friends? You spend every lunch break with him Not every lunch break This bank is full of men wearing expensive suits.

Yet, the person you noticed is a security guard I did not come here to notice anybody. That is what poor women always say. What does that mean? Poor women remain poor because they do not recognize opportunities. That is true. Somto has started smiling at me. Somto, the relationship manager? Yesterday, he asked if I was enjoying the work.

 And a man does not just ask a woman if she is enjoying work. He may have been trying to be polite. She will soon be eating in expensive restaurants. Very soon he will invite me out. Then you will still be sitting behind the security post sharing bread with Chima. I am not searching for a wealthy husband at work. Then what are you searching for? A salary.

You need to think bigger. A large salary cannot turn a bad man into a good husband. Who said Somto is a bad man? I did not say he was. I am only saying you should know someone before planning your life around his salary. You are jealous. Of a man who asked if you were enjoying work? It will not end there. You people should watch.

  [music and singing]  Hello. Chima, where are you? At work. What happened? Mama collapsed. What? Is she awake? I do not know. The nurse said they need money before they can start treatment. How much? It is more than we have. Stay with her. I am coming. Please hurry. Ma, please. I need help.

 What happened? My mother collapsed. She is at the clinic. And they need money before they can treat her [snorts]  I am  sorry. Can I collect part of my salary? You can remove it when we are paid. You have not received your first salary. I know, ma, but but this is an emergency. I understand, Chima. But the cleaning company does not give advances to new workers.

Please, ma, even if it is half. I do not have the power to approve it. Does the bank have any emergency welfare fund? I do not know. You can ask the operations department. Please, ma, where is the operations office? Why? My mother collapsed. I want to ask if the bank has an emergency welfare fund.

 A welfare fund for cleaners? I only want to ask. Cedar Trust Bank is a business, not a charity organization for cleaners and their families. My mother needs urgent treatment. Then call your relatives. We do not have anyone who can help immediately. Borrow money from another cleaner [laughter]  I only asked for directions to the operations office.

Go and look for it. Do not stand here disturbing customers with family problems. You’re welcome, sir. Thank you, my son. Chima. What happened? My mother collapsed. Where is she? At the clinic. They need money before they can begin treatments, and the money I have will not be enough. Do you have the money? Take this.

No. Why? This may be everything you have. My salary will come again. So will mine. I cannot collect all your money. You can pay me later. What will you use until then? I will manage. What is happening?  I am sorry, sir I asked what happened. I am I can I be the bank’s operations manager My mother collapsed.

 The clinic needs money, but I have not received my first salary Did you speak to your supervisor? Does your company have an emergency welfare arrangement?  Only for workers who have spent at least 3 months with us Kaima’s mother needs treatment now. We cannot wait for 3 months Sir, I can’t release company money without approval.

 I am not asking you to break your rules. I will approve a temporary welfare payment through the bank. Go to the finance office. They will give you the money Thank you, sir Do not [snorts] thank me. Go and take care of your mother Sign here. Thank you, Ma I will help you find a taxi You need to return to the gate.

 Amadi’s there You call him Amadi like he’s your buddy, not your boss Stop, please Thank you for offering me your money It was not much That’s is why it meant something Are you going or not?  I am going This will cover the trip Shima, you don’t have to Go   Your mother is waiting.

 I will pay you back Just call the bank when you get there   How is your mother?  She is  better What happened?  Her blood pressure was very high. The doctor said she had been working too hard and not taking her medication Is she home now?  Yes. Chidi is staying with her.

I brought something for you What?  You will see later [singing]    This one is for you For me?  For helping me Rice and plantain?  It is just a small thank you You did not need to do this You all helped me I only stopped the taxi He offered me all the money in his pockets.

 All the money in your pocket?  It is not the amount that matters. Sorry, Ikenna. I brought this to thank you You do not owe me anything. How is your mother?  She’s recovering Good. Tell her to rest Where have you been? I took food to the people who helped me when my mother was sick Who?  Chima, Sir Amadi, Mama Ifeoma, and Mr. Ikenna.

 [laughter]  You cook for guards and cleaners?  I also gave some to Mr. Ikenna [laughter]  At least he is a manager But what do you expect to gain from feeding security guards?  Nothing. You keep wasting effort on people who cannot change your life. They helped me when I had nothing to offer them.

I prefer to appreciate people like that You are smiling at food. I am hungry. That is not a hungry man’s smile My daughter, please help me What is the problem?  Some money is missing from our account How much?  We paid this one on Monday, then another one on Wednesday. But the money is not complete.

 You need to arrange these things before coming here I arranged them No, you did not. Everything is mixed together Please check it for me. The money belongs to many women. They will think I took it. I cannot leave other customers because you do not understand your own account. My daughter, I came from far away.

 Please step aside. Next customer Mama, why are you crying?  Your money is missing May I see the papers?  You can help me?  I will try. Let me arrange them by date first Please, my daughter This slip matches the statement. Mama, did you deposit this amount on Wednesday?  Yes.

 That one was from our market women savings The last two numbers are different Different?  This service charge appears twice So, the money is not gone?  What are you doing with that customer’s documents? Are you now a teller?  No, ma, but there may be an error Carry your mop and leave banking work for bankers This customer may lose money if nobody checks.

 Kaima?  Good afternoon, sir. I cannot. Please, there is a customer outside. Someone’s missing from her cooperative account Has she spoken to a teller?  Yes, sir And?  She was told to return another day Show me This deposit was entered with the wrong account number. The last two digits changed.

Also, this service charge appears twice Are you sure?  I believe so, sir You are right [sighs and gasps]  Thank God Reverse the second service charge and trace this deposit. It was posted to the wrong account. Correct it immediately. Your money is complete now Nothing is missing?  Nothing.

 My daughter, may God bless you Amen This young cleaner listened to me when you refused No customer should be sent away without proper help Yes, sir That young woman is good. She has a kind heart. Yes. She is She was the only person who had patience. She treated me like a human being Come to my office when you finish here.

 Did I do something wrong, sir?  No. I only want to speak with you. How did you notice the error so quickly?  I studied accounting, sir You studied accounting?  Yes, sir Then why are you working as a cleaner?  I applied for the junior accounts position here. They chose someone with more experience and a strong reference.

 I see. Do you have a copy of your application?  Yes, sir Bring it tomorrow Thank you, sir I have not promised you anything yet I understand What you did today was impressive I only wanted to help the woman Numbers matter, but people also matter Thank you, sir Sir Obinna, I need to tell you about one of the cleaners.

 A cleaner?  Her name is Kaima Umeh. She is a trained accountant Go on She found an error that tellers ignored. She deserves another look Send me her application    I heard your friend became an accountant today Who told you?  Word travels fast in this bank. She is intelligent.

 You sound proud I am Should I prepare an employment letter for her immediately?  No No?  She should not receive a position because I like her So, you admit that you like her That is not the point It is a very interesting point. Arrange an assessment. Let every support worker with the right qualifications apply.

 Cleaners, guards, and drivers?  Yes, anyone with required education And if Kaima fails?  Then she fails You are serious I do not want anyone saying she entered the accounts department because she was friendly with the security guard You mean a billionaire pretending to be a security guard?  Only four people know that.

For now. Make the assessment fair I will You are late It is 6:40, ma Exactly. Late. You should have been here before 6:30. Mrs. Enkera told us to resume by 6:30. I was changing my clothes. Clean that. You just poured it there. Did I ask you what happened? Clean it. After this, clean the whole teller area again.

I cleaned it before you arrived. It does not look clean. Do you have a problem with my instruction? No, ma. Good. Remember that you are a cleaner. Do not allow what happened yesterday to confuse you. I am not confused. You were interfering in banking work and neglecting your cleaner duties. I was not neglecting my work.

 The woman was crying. Nobody was helping her. She was a customer of the bank. Tellers are trained to handle customers. Cleaners are trained to clean. I studied accounting. And where is your accounting job? That is what I thought. Remain in your place. The fact that management praised you once does not make us equal   I never said we were equal.

At least you understand. I mean our positions are different. I did not say one person is more human than the other. What did you say? I need to finish my work. Cleaner! Yes, ma. Empty that bin. I did so not too long ago. And besides, I am on my lunch break. Your break can wait. I have not eaten since morning. Then walk faster.

 If I defend Kaima every time, people will start asking questions. A security guard challenging the head teller again will attract attention. Are you all right?  I am fine You do not look fine Nekky is trying to punish me. Ever since the incident with the old woman, she has been picking on me I can report what I saw.

 No Why?  She will only say I am using you to fight her So, you will let her continue?  No. I will do my work and wait for her to get tired What if she does not?  Then she will be more tired than me You always have an answer Not always Pride. Pride. They think they cannot fall Take this.

 What is it?  The address of my dry cleaner I do not understand Go and collect my clothes I cannot You cannot?  I am still on duty You are closing soon I have other responsibilities after the gate closes What responsibilities can a security guard have?  I cannot run personal errands for you.

 You are the most arrogant poor man I have ever met. Look at your faded uniform. Look at your cheap shoes, yet you behave as if you are important I did not say I was important Then stop acting like it. You do not need to say it. Your attitude says it My job does not include collecting your clothes.

 Your job is whatever senior staff tell you to do No, madam.   You should be grateful that this bank employed you. A man like you should not have this much pride. You probably came from one small village with no connection. Instead of learning how to serve people, you are standing here forming a serious man.

 Are you done?  What did you ask me?  I have work to complete You will lose this job That is your decision I will report you until they remove you from this gate  [music and singing]  Good evening, Dad. So, the phone still works. It works when it wants to. When are you coming home? I do not know.

You have not visited in more than 2 weeks. If one of the bank workers sees me entering the house, the whole plan may end. You can come at night. I finish late. How are you? Tired. Has the sun defeated you? The sun is not the problem. The people are. What happened today? Just some workers feeling higher than the others.

And what did you do? Nothing. Nothing? I have met someone I care about. She’s been bullied, but if I defend her openly, people may become suspicious. You are learning restraint. I am learning that some people enjoy power even when the power is very small. What else happened? One teller even asked me to collect her clothes from the dry cleaner.

It is not funny. She called me poor, arrogant, and useless. Do you want me to remove her? No. Why? I want the investigation to be fair. Obinna can review everything later. You are thinking more clearly. There are good people, too. Yes, that is true. People like Ikenna. And Kaima? Chinah? She is a good person. That was not my question.

You did not ask a question. I know my son. Good night, Dad. Run away.  We will discuss Kaima another day. Hello everyone. Please subscribe for part two. It’s going to be amazing. You don’t want to miss it.