The Last Man

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Timi has been sitting at home since he finished his education. “My son, why can't you try the Mangrove Group of Company?” His mum asked, as everyone has been tired of his staying at home and his countless complaint about not having a job.
“I will try, but that company is not for an easy person like me. People always apply for jobs in that company just like ants”, Timi replied as he was feeling reluctant to submit his credentials to the company's Portal.
“Do you think you will be left out when you get there? Just make a move and I bet you will be given an appointment", His mum tried all means to make Timi submit his credentials in the company's Portal.
Timi was going through the company's Portal just to see whether his profession was part of the company's job position. He sat and folded his back with his eyes fully focused on his laptop. He saw that the company needed a computer programmer. This was his field and what he loved doing the best.

“Ok mum, I will send in my application to the Portal this night”, He finally agreed to apply.
“I'm even tired of staying at home and even tired of applying to all the companies around without responding. I just hope this one will give me the opportunity I'm looking for”, Timi added as he spoke to his mum.

At night, he sent in his application letter coupled with his other credentials. He began to wait patiently for the company's response, which was never going to be as fast as he thought.

“Go to bed, son”, his mum was so concerned about him.
“Mum, I'm waiting for a reply”, Timi replied his mum.
"Do you think it can come in that easy? You will have to keep checking day in day out until they finally reply to your application ", She gazed at the laptop, and turned her face away as she tapped Timi to sleep to wake up early.

It was just about 20 minutes past six in the morning when Timi woke up, he decided to check his mail, and saw the unexpected. He had been called to attend an interview.
“Mummmmm......, they have sent me a mail”, he shouted with his face filled up with happiness.
“What! So, quick? Maybe they are desperately in need of that position”, his mum replied.
“When do they ask you to come for the interview?” His mum asked.
“On Monday, mum”, Timi replied happily.

He began to think of how his outfit was going to look like comes Monday. He ironed his suite, long sleeves, and tie on Sunday evening. When it was Monday morning, he got prepared as he woke up as early as he could just to get to the company before time.

He landed at the company's gate with his credentials tightly held aside his armpit. His look showed the gate man that he was in for the interview. “You are here for the interview, right?” He asked, but he was ill at ease immediately the gate man asked him that question as the place looked flooded with different people who came for Interview just like he actually guessed.
“Yes, Sir, I'm here for the interview. Where is it taken place?” Timi asked.
“Which part did you apply for?” The gate man asked.
"Programming ", Timi answered, still feeling ill at ease. He was not comfortable, but he just had to answer the gate man somehow.
“That's what the company needed, majorly. Just walk straight, you will see the White House, enter and tell anyone you see you are here for the programming interview”, the gate man replied as he gave Mimi a nice smile of acceptance.

When Timi entered the office, he met a lady who directed him to the interview hall. The smile the lady gave was also nice, showing a sign of acceptance.

They gave them a written interview, and later called the best five for oral interview. The first person they called walked out immediately they were done with him. Followed by the second, third and then the fourth. He began to feel ill at ease. When it was his turn, he stood up and walked straight to the office. He sighted so many able men in suites, while some were on casual. Immediately, his mood changed as he said to himself, "I have walked into the lion's den and will soon be devoured by these lions sitted in front of me”.

“Move to the front of the table”, one of them said.
“Alright Sir”, he responded, but was not at peace with himself. It was just as if the ground should open and let him enter.
“Who are you?” Another member seated asked.
He explained in details of who he was and added his qualifications as well as the school he attended. While explaining, he was shaking as he stood in front of the able men.
He was asked different questions related to programming which he shakily but not shabbily answered.
“Don't be afraid, we are all human beings like you. We are not here to devour you”, one of them said.
“It was just as if you knew my mind”, he said in his mind.
When he was done, they were looking at each other as he was the best among others.

“You are the fifth person in the list and among all, you gave us what we wanted. We will want you to resume work on Wednesday, which is the first of the month. We will prepare your appointment letter and send to your mail”, Timi jumped up as he rejoiced thanking the board for considering him.
“ We only took you just because of your talent, but not because of someone trying to favor you", one of them who happened to be the manager said.

“Mum, I could not believe my eyes, my waiting is over. I'm now employed as the computer programmer in the company”,
His mum jumped up as the sky was even too near to receive her head.