Thandeka and Chulumanco sat at the backseat of the car, Chulumanco’s assistant and secretary stood outside whispering about how weird their boss was today to actually entertain a girl from such a small magazine and for the first time in the four years that they have known him it was the first time to see him being distracted. So they were curious whether the ice covering his heart was starting to melt or maybe he knew her from somewhere?

“You affected me” said Chulumanco looking straight into Thandeka’s eyes.

“What?” Replied Thandeka confused but calm.

“I never pay attention to anybody who’s unnecessary but today you, a small time journalist from an unknown magazine caught my attention, so that is why I say you affected me. Who are you and why did you approach me?” Said Chulumanco.

Thandeka has never been so confused in her life but she replied in a polite manner “Sir everybody knows you and I am just a small time journalist who only asks for an interview.”

“Okay, you only have five minutes” said Chulumanco.

Thandeka hurriedly took out her phone to live stream the interview in their magazine chanel because she had a very limited time.

“Hello everyone, it’s been a long time since we saw each other and today I have a very important guest” as Thandeka was doing the introductions Chulumanco said “your five minutes starts now.”

Thandeka turns the camera to Chulumanco. “Mr Fuma can you please tell us how your life was before you became Mr Fuma of FUMA INVESTMENTS and do you often look back?”

“There is nothing interesting about my past and why would I look back when there’s nothing there.” said Chulumanco.

Thandeka was quite disappointed but continued “Besides your siblings, do you have anyone special in your life for instance a lover or someone you cannot let go of?”

“No, my only partner has always been my work….., For now” said Chulumanco. All his answers were so disappointing to Thandeka but she had no choice but to hold it in and continue.

“Mr Fuma could please give advice to young people”.

“Before you decide not to let the world and the people around you down, never let yourself down first because sometimes you yourself are your biggest obstacle. Your five minutes is over.” Said Chulumanco.