Toby Adamola, a 35-year-old billionaire, sat in his luxurious living room drinking a glass of wine. The magnificent view of the city through his windows brought him no joy. Despite his wealth and status, his heart remained empty. He leaned back and sighed deeply. “Money can’t buy love,” he murmured. For years, he had dated beautiful women from all over the world, but they all wanted the same thing: his money. They didn’t see him as a man, only as a bank.
One night, his childhood friend and trusted lawyer, Chris, stopped by. Toby opened up to him. His voice was thick with frustration. “Chris, I’ve had enough. I want true love, someone who sees me as I am, not as my wealth,” Toby said. Chris moved up, understanding his pain. “It’s not easy,” Toby said. “But what are you planning to do?” Toby leaned forward with a rueful gleam in his eyes. “I’m about to open the biggest hospital in town. It’s going to be grand, state-of-the-art facilities, highly qualified staff, but I’m not going to be the billionaire owner. I’m going to be a cleaner,” Chris raises an eyebrow. “A cleaner, really?
Yes, I’ll change my name to James. No one will know who I am. I want to see how people treat me when I’m just an ordinary worker. I want to find someone who respects everyone regardless of status. This is my chance. Chris laughed, impressed. That’s a great plan. But are you sure you can pull it off? I have to apply like everyone else as a cleaner and you’ll handle the public notices that say the owner is out of the country. I want to integrate. Chris. No one must know. Chris agreed. This will be interesting. I’ll support you. The day has finally arrived, the grand opening.
The hospital was the talk of the town. Highly qualified doctors, nurses, medical lab technicians, and accountants were all present, dressed in their finest. Chris, elegantly dressed in his suit, addressed the new employees. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand opening of Starite Hospital, the largest in the city. The owner is currently out of the country, but trusts that all of you will do your jobs with dedication and professionalism. This hospital will be under strict management, and the owner expects only the best from each and every one of you.
Yes, I’ll change my name to James. No one will know who I am. I want to see how people treat me when I’m just an ordinary worker. I want to find someone who respects everyone regardless of status. This is my chance. Chris laughed, impressed. That’s a great plan. But are you sure you can pull it off? I have to apply like everyone else as a cleaner and you’ll handle the public notices that say the owner is out of the country. I want to integrate. Chris. No one must know. Chris agreed. This will be interesting. I’ll support you. The day has finally arrived, the grand opening.
The hospital was the talk of the town. Highly qualified doctors, nurses, medical lab technicians, and accountants were all present, dressed in their finest. Chris, elegantly dressed in his suit, addressed the new employees. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand opening of Starite Hospital, the largest in the city. The owner is currently out of the country, but trusts that all of you will do your jobs with dedication and professionalism. This hospital will be under strict management, and the owner expects only the best from each and every one of you.
He personally applauded, feeling proud to be part of such a prestigious hospital. Many of the nurses whispered among themselves, already bragging about how lucky they were to work at the largest hospital in the city. Some even looked down on the cleaners standing silently in the background, including Toby, now known as James, one of the senior orderlies. Nurse Vivien adjusted her crisp white uniform and mocked, “Imagine working as a cleaner in a hospital like this.
“Some people have no ambition,” he whispered to his friend Toby, in his plain cleaner’s uniform. He didn’t react, he had to… Remind himself that he was there to find someone genuine, someone who wouldn’t look down on people for their work. Another cleaner, a grumpy old man named Musa, nudged him. “New here, huh?” Toby was promoted. “Yeah, I just started today.” “Be careful with these nurses, they act like they own the place,” Musa warned, rolling her eyes.
Toby irritating. Thanks for the advice. As the day wore on, the staff settled into their roles. The doctors discussed their schedules and medical procedures. The nurses gossiped and boasted about their qualifications. And the cleaners, including Toby, quietly began their duties. Nurse Vivien, who had been promoted to head nurse, stepped into the corridor and almost collided with Toby, who was scrubbing the floor. “Hey, are you blind? Watch where you’re going,” she snapped, staring at him. Toby quickly apologized, ducking his head.
Sorry, I didn’t see you. Vivien snorted. All cleaners are the same, lazy and clumsy. This hospital deserves better. Toby bit his tongue, remembering his role. He didn’t want to reveal his true identity just yet. As he continued scrubbing, he noticed other nurses laughing at him from behind. They seemed to enjoy making fun of the cleaners, who felt superior just because they wore white uniforms and had medical degrees, during lunchtime. Toby sat in the staff cafeteria, quietly eating his food. The cleaners had their own small table in the corner while the doctors and nurses occupied the larger, more comfortable space. One of the doctors, Dr.
Kelvin swaggered past the cleaners with disdain. “Amazing they’re letting anyone work here now?” he muttered to his colleague, loud enough for Toby to hear. Chris, secretly watching from the admin office, couldn’t help but shake his head. Toby’s really going to see the true nature of the people here, he whispered to himself. Toby couldn’t help but feel disappointed. Most of the staff were filled with pride, looking down on those they considered inferior.
He wondered if there was anyone at the hospital who truly respected people regardless of their status. As the day drew to a close, Toby cleaned the hospital’s entrance doors. His mind was filled with thoughts: Would he ever find true love, or would he always be surrounded by people who valued only wealth and status? Little did he know, his journey was just beginning, and that fate had a way of revealing unexpected truths. The sun was scorching that afternoon.
Inside the large hospital, the cleaners were busy cleaning floors and windows, but the haters… Oh no! They weren’t working. They were standing in groups, talking, laughing, and bragging. One nurse said loudly, “Can you believe it? We’re working in the biggest hospital in the city. Oh, my people will hear it today.” Another laughed, even at what was posted on Facebook. Nurse Linda now works at Starlight Hospital. My ex will cry. Everyone laughed out loud. Nurse Vivien raised her voice, “Let me tell you.”
All of you, not just anyone can work here, we are the best of the best, those cleaners should know their place and not talk to us anyway, this is not their level, the other nurses nodded in agreement with her, Toby now using the fake name, James was scrubbing the floor in the corridor, not far from them, she heard everything, they were so proud of themselves, but none of them had any manners, they looked down on the cleaners like they were nothing, James cleaned in silence, he said nothing, but deep down he was shaking his head.
Later that night after work, James sneaked into a small office where Chris, his friend and lawyer, was waiting. Chris smiled when he saw him. “Oh, my billionaire cleaner. How was your first full day?” James took off his cap, wiped his face, and sighed. “Chris, I’m tired of these people. These nurses. Some of them are very rude. You have to listen to the way they talk to the cleaners like we’re animals.” Chris laughed out loud. “Welcome to an ordinary man’s world, my brother. Now you see how James feels.”
with my head I thought maybe just maybe I’ll meet someone real but with what he saw today I don’t think true love exists everyone is proud everyone is fake they only smile when they think someone is rich Chris looked at him and smiled James or should I say Toby calm down the world has good and bad people maybe today you met the bad ones but who knows tomorrow could be different keep looking James sighed again I’m not even sure I can survive this you know one called me a blind goat today because she almost slipped on the wet floor
Chris bragged between laughs blind goat this your story will be sweet when it’s finally over just be strong my friend James lightly anyway I’ll keep going but if by the end of the week I don’t see any good people in that hospital I’ll just give up on love and marry someone for money like the rest Chris laughed again let’s see how it goes the next day very early in the morning before the others arrived James arrived with his mop and bucket he wanted to get there early it gave him peace before the Con started
As time passed, the same proud nurses came in, heads clicking in high heels. Nurse Viven came in and shouted, “Where’s the cleaner? This floor is dusty. Do you want the patients to…” “Fall and die, come out now.” James quickly came out and bent down to clean. “Sorry, Mom, I’ll clean it up now.” Vivian whispered, “You better, or I’ll report you to management.” The other nurses surged back in. One whispered, “Look at him, he even smells like bleach.” “I could never date a man like that in my life.”
But he quickly lowered it again. He smiled softly to himself. “If only they knew who I was.” Later that day, Chris sent James a WhatsApp message. “How’s day two going?” But he kept waiting for someone to look at him and smile—not because of his uniform, or his money, but because of his kind heart. In the same big city where the largest hospital had just opened, lived a young woman named Lisa. Lisa was a single mother. Her father, a poor widower, had trained her with sweat and tears.
They were very close. Her father sold firewood and old radio parts just to feed Lisa and pay her school fees. Life wasn’t easy, but they made do. Lisa didn’t have a mother. She died when Lisa was just a child, but… Her father did everything he could to make Lisa feel loved. Years later, something terrible happened to Lisa while she was still studying nursing. A man she trusted took advantage of her. She was raped and left alone.
She cried for weeks. This broke her spirit, but not her strength. She discovered she was pregnant. Many people told her to drop out of school to forget her dreams, but Lisa refused. “I’ll have my baby, and you’ll still be a nurse,” she said. Her father stood by her side. “You’re my daughter, and you’re strong,” he told her. She carried her baby, went to school with a big belly, and after giving birth to a daughter, continued studying. Her classmates made fun of her, but she never stopped.
Years passed, and they graduated. She didn’t have fancy shoes or rich relatives, but she had hope. One night, Lisa came home with a flyer in her hand. “Papa C Starlight Hospital is hiring,” she said excitedly. Her father’s tired eyes lit up. “Isn’t that the great hospital we always hear about on the radio? Yes, Dad, I’ll apply tomorrow.” Hug tightly. “God will do it. You’ll get the job the next morning.” Lisa wore her only elegant dress.
She tied up her daughter’s hair and fed her. Her neighbor agreed to babysit her little girl. As Lisa ran out, she walked briskly with her CV in a small brown envelope, sweat running down her forehead, but she didn’t stop. By the time she got to the hospital, there were already people there. Sitting down, she entered, panting. “Please, I’m here about the nursing job.” The receptionist looked up. “Oh, you’re late. The position just came up 10 minutes ago.” Lisa froze. “What?” she whispered, her eyes wide open.
We’ve already chosen another nurse. I’m sorry. Lisa left. She sat on the hospital step and bragged through tears. No, no, I had such high hopes. What did she say to Dad now that I’m late and he’s lost his job? Her sobs caught someone’s attention. Musa, the older cleaner who worked with Toby. Now, James, approached slowly. Young lady, are you okay? Lisa quickly dried her eyes. I lost my job. They’ve already given it to someone else. I don’t know what to say to my father.
The administrative officer made his decision. You’re a trained nurse, you want to clean floors. Lisa was promoted. I need this job. My daughter and father depend on me. The officer looked at her for a moment and then handed her a form. “This is complete.” Lisa rang for the first time that day. Later that day, James, the billionaire Toby, was mopping the back hallway when he saw Lisa in a cleaning lady’s uniform. She looked new, bent down, and began scrubbing vigorously and earnestly.
She didn’t complain, didn’t seem embarrassed. James watched from afar; something in his spirit caught his attention. Musa approached James and whispered, “That new girl, she’s a nurse, she missed her job.” They asked her to work as a cleaner, but she said she’d rather clean than go home without a job. That girl was shot because of her looks. James bristled gently. “What? Interesting?” Musa laughed. “This hospital is full of drama. Every day there’s a new story.” James kept his eyes fixed on Lisa.
He hadn’t spoken to her yet, but deep down something told him, “Keep watching her.” That night, Lisa returned home. Her daughter, Blessing, ran to hug her. “Mom, she’s back.” “Yes, my love.” Lisa picked her up with a tired smile. Mom got a job, and I started working immediately. Her father called out from his wooden chair. “I told you, God makes a way.” Lisa hugged him. Tears of relief were in her eyes. It’s not what she expected, but it’s a start.
Her father gently took her hand. The job doesn’t matter, it’s the heart that matters. Lisa wiped her tears and came closer. At least it’s something. I can’t stay without a job. I know this isn’t the nose job I wanted, but who knows, maybe one day if there’s a space, I can still apply. At least I’m already inside the hospital. I’ll keep my eyes open for any possibility. Her father, excited and affirming, yes, my daughter, step by step, God is watching. Lisa looked at her daughter and excitedly, for now, we give thanks.
God is better than nothing and with that they all sat down together eating the little food they had with hope in their hearts it was Lisa’s second day working as a cleaner at Starlight Hospital she tied her scarf tight and bent down to scrub the floor at the nurses station her back was aching but she carried on she didn’t complain she was happy to have something to do to earn a little money for her daughter and her father out of regret loud voices filled the hallway nurse Vivien walked in with two other proud nurses the
Nurse Stella and Nurse Becky were chewing gum laughing and holding glasses of cold juice as they walked by. Nurse Becky stopped and looked closely. Wait, isn’t that the girl who came for the job? Good job? asked Nurse Vivien. She turned around. E-hen, I think it’s Nurse Stella. She shouted, “Hey, you came for a nose job and now you’re holding a mop and bucket.” “Ah, life isn’t fair!” they boasted, laughing. Cleaner Lisa Vivien said mockingly, “You should have stayed home if you knew you weren’t qualified.” Look, now you wanted to be a nose job.
and you finished a mop girl has no ambition Stella added a whole Starite hospital and you think we’ll just hire anyone please go and clean the bathroom Joah Lisa didn’t reply rubbing her eyes they were hot but no tears fell after teasing her they laughed again and walked away swaying their hips proudly a few minutes later James the billionaire Toby in disguise walked in with Musa had heard and seen it all Musa hissed these nurses are too proud one day they’ll fall off that pedestal James walked over Lisa are you okay Lisa looked up and sketched a small
Smile. I’m fine. That’s nothing. I’ve seen worse. James and Moose sat next to her on the bench. Lisa dropped her mop and sat down too, taking a deep breath. I was trained by my widowed father. She said quietly. I know what hunger is. I know what shame feels like. When I was pregnant in school, people laughed at me. My classmates would say, “I’ll never graduate, but I did.” So the nurse’s words…
“It doesn’t affect me.” Musa moves slowly. “You’re a strong woman, I respect you.” James irritated. “You don’t have to prove anything to them. What you’re doing now… raising a child… working hard… that’s bravery.” Just then Lisa’s phone rang. She answered it quickly. “Hello.” A concerned voice came from the other end. It was… Your neighbor Lisa, come quickly, your daughter isn’t feeling well, she’s been vomiting, I don’t know what to do again.” Lisa jumped. Oh, no. James immediately got up.
What happened? Lisa’s voice trembled. She’s my daughter, she’s sick. She looked James in the eye and said, “Please, James, I need your help. I want to leave quickly. If those rude nurses ask for me, please, cover for me, please.” James ascended. “Go, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.” Musa added, “We’ll let them know at lunchtime. Don’t panic, go see your daughter.” Lisa grabbed a bag and ran outside. James stood there watching her. His heart sank.
He didn’t know what it was, but something about Lisa’s strength touched him. She wasn’t like the others. She had courage, she had fire, she had pain, and she had love. James looked at Musa and said softly, “Now I understand why some people shine even when life is hard.” Lisa ran into their little enclosure, sweating and panting. Her 5-year-old daughter, Blessing, lay weak on a mat, her lips dry and her body hot as fire. “Mommy Blessing,” Lisa whispered weakly. “Lisa quickly picked her up, tears already rolling down her cheeks. It’s okay, my baby, Mommy.”
She’s here. She wrapped Blessing in a scarf, hugged her, and ran off again, back to Starlight Hospital. Lisa walked into the hospital holding Blessing in her arms. Her daughter was breathing fast. She ran to the nurses’ station. Please help me. My daughter is sick, she needs a shot, fever, vomiting. Nurse Vivien looked up. Her lips twisted, then Lisa begged, Please I work here, I’m a cleaner, just help me treat her. Nurse Stella rolled her eyes.
Have you paid? Lisa shook her head no no I don’t have any money now but I will pay soon Viven stood up her voice high pitched then get out of this place this is Starlight Hospital not some village charity we don’t treat people for free here but she’s just a kid Lisa begged crying now Becky hissed loudly go and queue at the government hospital this one is for rich people Lisa stood in shock and heartbroken hugging her weak daughter tightly just then Muser and James Toby arrived in disguise they saw the scene Moose’s eyes widened what’s going on here?
Lisa tearfully explained everything James stepped forward she works here can’t you treat the child first and pay the bill later Viven turned sharply cleaner James don’t talk where serious people are talking James frowned what happened to you all a child is sick why can’t you treat her Stella laughed since when did cleaners start giving orders here you mop pushers now you want to tell us how to do our job James stood firm I don’t need to be a doctor to know this is evil Becky snapped and then pay for your treatment ogre cleaner or stay quiet Musa stepped forward furious how can you be so heartless
Even if she’s a cleaner, does that mean her daughter should die? Live, hissed Musa. If you’ve been cleaning your whole life, what have you accomplished? Do you want to teach us kindness? Now, please move! Musa shouted. Even with my mop, I have more heart than all of you with your stethoscopes. Lisa stood there crying, rocking her daughter gently. Suddenly, a soft but firm voice came from behind. Excuse me, what’s going on here? Everyone turned around. It was Dr. William, a kind-hearted doctor known for minding his own business but doing his job well.
He looked at Lisa and her daughter. “You’re burning up.” He said, “Quick, bring her to my office, I’ll see her.” Vive stepped forward, but he hasn’t paid, sir. Dr. William raised his hand. “And she works here? Doesn’t she?” “Yes, but Becky tried to speak. I said, “Bring her in now.” Lisa’s eyes widened. “Thank you, sir, thank you.” William gave her a calm smile. “Okay, let’s save the girl first.” James looked at William and approached respectfully.
The nurses whistled and left grumbling. “So the cleaners win today,” Becky muttered softly inside Dr. Williams’s office. Lisa sat by the hospital bed, holding Blessing’s hand as Dr. Williams administered the medicine and injection. James stood by the door, watching silently. After the treatment, Blessing’s breathing improved. She slowly opened her eyes and whispered, “Mommy.” Lisa kissed her hand. “You’re okay, my baby.”
Dr. Williams smiled at me. “She’ll be fine, let her rest.” Lisa turned to him with grateful eyes. “Thank you so much, I won’t forget.” “You’re welcome,” he replied. “You see, not everyone here has a proud heart. Some of us still remember why we became doctors.” Outside the room, James sat alone, deep in thought. He glanced toward the infirmary. So much pride, so much malice! Then he looked at Lisa through the glass window, holding her daughter and whispering prayers, but also so much strength, so much love.
James smiled slowly, and at that moment something in his heart moved. He still wasn’t sure what it was, but he knew Lisa was different. Later that day, Nurse Vivien, Becky, and Stella were reunited, drinking juice and eating Puffpuff. Their faces were full of pride, as always. Vivien crossed her legs and snorted. Can you imagine if Dr. William had turned Starlight Hospital into a charity center? Stella moved quickly. Yes. Treating that child so clean for Free Harbor.
Is this a clinic or a home for motherless babies? Becky dropped her cup and hissed, “Someday the owner of this hospital will show up, and guess what? Yes, I’ll personally report to Dr. William. He’s doing charity work in someone else’s hospital as if it were his father’s compound.” Everyone laughed. “I’ll tell the owner that some people are turning his big hospital into a mess,” Vivian added, twisting her mouth. “Don’t worry.” Becky replied that that day was coming, the owner would come, and everyone would be shocked. Meanwhile, in Chris’s office, James,
who was actually Toby, walked into his friend Chris’s office shaking his head and laughing bitterly, Chris looked up from his laptop, ah, my multi-million pound cleaner is back, what’s the latest? Toby walked over to a chair and sat down heavily, Chris, you won’t believe what I’m seeing in this hospital, Chris listening, what I still can’t believe is that the management have hired these kinds of evil, heartless nurses, if you see the way they treat people I am shocked, no respect or compassion, Chris
He laughed, but they were all qualified during the interview and had good degrees. Toby shook his head. These aren’t nurses, they’re trouble in uniform. Chris laughed harder. So, have you met any good people yet, or are they all evil? Toby’s face softened with regret. He looked down for a moment and smiled. “Actually, yes, there is one person. Her name is Lisa.” Chris raised an eyebrow. “Lisa?” “Yes,” Toby replied. She came to apply for a good job, but she was late.
They’d already given the position to someone else. She sat at the hospital entrance and cried. She said she couldn’t go home without a job because her daughter and father depended on her. Chris sat up, listening intently. Toby continued. She begged the administrative office to let her work as a cleaner. She said she’d rather clean than stay home. They gave her the job. She started immediately. She didn’t complain. She didn’t grumble. Chris’s face changed completely.
Toby’s voice lowered. Then her daughter, Blessing, became ill. Lisa took her to the hospital. The same nurses insulted her, mocked her, and refused to treat the child because she hadn’t paid. Chris frowned. What? Toby continued, “I felt so helpless, so angry. But then Dr. Williams showed up. That man didn’t ask any questions. He told Lisa to bring her daughter. He treated her without delay. Chris moved forward slowly. That’s Dr. Williams.”
I know him. He’s a pediatrician and a children’s doctor. He’s very kind. He’s not like the others.” Toby was irritating. Once again, I thank God that I still have a good doctor at my hospital. Chris leaned back, and Lisa, what do you think of her? Toby paused, then said softly, “Lisa is different; she doesn’t display pride like the rest. She’s suffered but is still gentle. She’s strong but not loud. You can feel her pain but also see her courage.” Chris crossed his arms and smiled.
Is my friend falling for a cleaner? Toby laughed. No, oh, I’m just watching. Chris enthused with enough. Observation leads to admiration, then attention, then affection. Toby pointed out playfully. If you say one more word, I’ll transfer you to make fun of in the men’s room. They both laughed, then Chris leaned forward earnestly, but Toby, let’s not forget your plan, you wanted to find someone to love you. Not knowing you’re rich, someone who sees you, not your wallet. James moving forward slowly. Yes, Lisa was in the men’s room.
Cleaning sitting quietly beside Blessing her daughter who was sleeping on a bench after the treatment her little chest was rising and falling gently now no more rapid breathing no more burning fever Lisa whispered a prayer thank you God please bless Dr William for me just then James knocked and came in Lisa stood up quickly oh James thanks for earlier you and Papa Muse I don’t know what James would have done amazing how she is now she’s sleeping better you are a strong woman Lisa never forget that Lisa smiling softly I just want to do my best for her
and here’s to my father james rising and sat beside her completely you’ve done well don’t let the noise of proud people make you forget your worth lisa looked at him with teary eyes you speak like one who knows pain james weakly weak let’s just say i’ve seen the world and the world isn’t always kind they both sat in silence for a while no words only understanding two days later Lisa’s daughter Blessing recovered the fever was gone the little girl was now they were running around their little room, laughing and playing with her doll.
Lisa looked at her and smiled. God, thank you. I’ll never forget how James and Musa supported me that morning. Lisa woke up early and cooked a small pot of jolaf rice with fried plantain. It wasn’t much, but it was made with love. She carefully wrapped it in three plates: one for James, one for Musa, and one for Dr. William. But Dr. William had already left to make his rounds at the hospital, so she saved hers for later that afternoon.
Muser and James were sitting behind the hospital building, resting after cleaning the long hallway. Lisa approached them with a shy smile and brought them food. “Good afternoon, friends,” she greeted sweetly. James was irritated. Ah, Lisa, the strong woman. Muser chuckled. I see her face as if someone were hiding something. Lisa laughed. No, oh, I only brought you a small meal. It’s nothing big, but it’s my way of thanking you for being good to me, for helping me, for supporting me and my daughter.
Their plates were handed out. “I know it’s small,” he added, “but please tidy it up.” James opened his plate and sniffed. “Huh?” Jolaf rice with plantain. Lisa, you just made my day. Musa was already digging into this. It’s no small feat. This is celebratory food. They laughed and ate happily. After the meal, Lisa and James continued talking as Muso went back inside. Lisa looked at James. You’ve been very kind to me, James, but tell me who you really are. I mean, why did you choose to be a cleaner?
James looked at her, his face calm but thoughtful. Well, things haven’t been easy for me. I looked. I looked everywhere for work, but I found nothing, no connections, no help. So I decided to work as a cleaner to help myself. I just couldn’t stay at home and do nothing. Lisa is moving forward slowly. Are you graduated? James answered, “Yes.” Lisa blinked. “So, don’t stop applying. Don’t give up on your dream just because life is hard.” She now placed her hand gently on his shoulder. “I’m a trained nurse, but I’m sweeping hospital floors. Why?”
James stared at her speechless for a moment. Her water had just broken. People rushed to check on her. A pregnant woman was on the floor crying in pain. Her husband was panicking, shaking like a leaf. “Nurse Viven and Stella were there, but instead of helping, they just stood there watching.” “We don’t have room for the delivery now,” Viven said coldly. “Go to the maternity ward.” “But she can’t walk,” her husband shouted. Lisa, hearing the commotion, dropped her mop and rushed forward.
“She’s in labor.” Lisa shouted, “We don’t have time to move her! We need to help her.” Vivian rolled her eyes. “Who called you, doctor?” Lisa ignored her. She quickly called for gloves and warm water. She knelt beside the woman and began guiding her breathing. “Ma’am, I pushed slowly. That’s it again. You’re okay.” Within minutes, the baby was out, crying loud and hard. The people watching clapped in amazement and joy. Even some nurses froze.
At that moment, Dr. Keman, an experienced physician, came in and saw what had happened. “Who did this?” he asked running. “Me, sir,” Lisa replied, still holding the baby. Dr. Keman was stunned. “Are you kind?” Lisa wiped the sweat from her face. “Yes, sir, I’m a nurse, but I wasn’t hired as one. I work here as a cleaner.” Keman looked at the other nurses in disappointment and then turned to Lisa respectfully. “You have golden hands and a heart of service, thank you.”
Lisa’s voice rumbled with tears in her eyes. James stood back watching everything, and for the first time, he felt proud not only of Lisa, but of the decision she made to come here later that day. Lisa had just finished helping the new mother and cleaning herself up when the woman’s husband approached her with tears in his eyes. “Ma’am, thank you, thank you so much for saving my wife.” “And our baby,” he said, kneeling before Lisa in the hallway.
Lisa was stunned. “Please stand up. Don’t kneel before me. I just did what I had to do.” His wife, now holding their newborn baby, also came over and hugged Lisa lovingly. “I don’t know what would have happened if you hadn’t been there,” she said, her voice shaking. “Those nurses didn’t even come close. You, the one they call a cleaner, were the one acting like a real nurse. God bless you.” Some patients nearby applauded.
A cleaner even whistled loudly. James, who watched silently from a corner, smiled to himself. “Mus was right. She thought this girl really has an amazing body.” The news spread quickly by nightfall. Almost every ward in the hospital had heard the story, even the doctors’ lounge. People whispered, “Did you hear one of the cleaners performed a birth in the hallway? I heard she’s a real nurse, but they didn’t hire her. Why didn’t the other nurses help?”
Meanwhile, in the infirmary, nurses Vivien, Stella, and Becky sat with their cheeks puffed out and their arms crossed. Becky hissed all that noise for nothing, so she gave birth to a boy, and Vivien sneered. “Abe, didn’t she fly to the moon? We deliver babies here every day,” Stella added with her sharp tongue. “She’s just looking for attention, so management will feel sorry for her and promote her very soon.” Angel in uniform.
Everyone laughed out loud, pretending not to care, but inside they were shocked. I’ll remind her she’s still a cleaner. The next morning, Lisa arrived early, as always, dressed in her cleaning uniform. She greeted everyone politely and walked straight ahead. Blessing, who was playing in the corner with a coloring book. James and Musa were already sitting near the entrance. Musa waved. Ah, our new midwife. Lisa laughed. Please, let me. Oh, just a soy cleaner.
Remember? James was irritated. Cleaner for a uniform. Nose for a heart. Lisa looked at them and said, “Honestly, I was just doing the right thing. That woman was suffering, no one was helping her.” Musa shook her head. The world needs more people like you. Lisa was suspicious. But now I… I heard people say, “I just did it to show off, because I want management to notice me.” James leaned in. “Let them talk.” People always talk. The important thing is that you did the right thing. Lisa looked at him for a long moment.
Thanks, James. You always know what to say. I smile slightly. Maybe I’ve been around longer than you think. They both laughed upstairs in the management office. Dr. Keman knocked and entered. Chris’s office. Chris looked up. “Dr. Keman, it’s good to see you. I need to talk to you about someone, the doctor.” Chris sat up. “Come in, there’s a girl who works here as a cleaner. Her name is Lisa, but sir, she’s a registered nurse. Yesterday she was delivering a baby in the hallway while other nurses watched.
“The patient and the baby are fine thanks to her.” Chris raised his eyebrows. “She’s smart, calm, and knows what she’s doing. Seriously, she deserves better than a mop.” Chris moved forward slowly and listened. “Thank you, Doctor. I’ll look into it.” The moment Dr. Keman left Chris’s office, the door opened again. James walked in. Chris looked up and smiled. “Ah, perfect timing!” James walked over and sat down. “What happened?” Chris leaned forward and lowered his voice.
It was Dr. Keman. He’d come to talk about Lisa. James’s face lit up with interest. “What did he say?” Chris replied. “He said she deserves more than a mop.” “She delivered the baby in the hallway, everyone was staring at her, but she acted.” He said, “She’s calm, intelligent, and clearly formed.” James was moving forward slowly. “You’re right, I saw it all with my own eyes.” Chris looked at him carefully. “So what do you want to do about it?” James paused for a moment, then spoke quietly. It’s time for Chris to blink. It’s time for what James smiled. It’s time to reveal.
who am I really Chris sat back in shock seriously yes James said I’ve seen enough I’ve seen the proud, the lazy, the evil and I’ve seen the good especially Lisa Chris crossed his arms so how do you want to do it James stood up and looked out of the window no suddenly I want you to announce that the owner of the hospital has finally returned to the country and will soon be visiting the hospital Chris loud I see so you want them to sweat first all the departments are in perfect condition at the nurses’ station the news came like thunder Vivian dropped her cup wait the owner is coming Becky shouted what?
When should I get my hair done? Stella stared at her reflection in her phone. I need new eyelashes before he arrives. He must notice me. Becky jumped in. I’m going to buy a new wig tonight. A fine, curly one. That man mustn’t think we’re locals. Viven adjusted her uniform. From now on, no one should be the boss. We must look serious. Beautiful and hardworking. Everyone started acting busy. They walked quickly, spoke in soft tones, and pretended to be concerned about their duties outside the hospital gate.
Lisa and Musa stood under the small mango tree near the gate, talking and enjoying the cool air. The evening breeze lay beside Lisa. The sun was too strong today. Musa laughed. “This son wants to roast me like a peanut.” They both smiled. Just then, James approached them with a bottle of water. He looked at them calmly. “Have you heard?” Lisa and Musa turned around. “What did you hear?” Musa asked. James looked at them both. “The owner of the hospital is coming for a visit soon.”
Musa ascended. “Great, it’s about time.” At least we’ll see him face to face. Lisa said nothing at first, then looked up and said, “I just hope, I just hope he’s kind.” James turned to her. “Why did you say that?” Lisa looked down for a second, then said, “Because some rich people don’t care. They build hospitals, but they don’t know what goes on inside. I just hope this one cares and runs this hospital with wisdom and love.”
Musa was promoted. She was right. Many owners only care about money. James was speechless for a moment. He looked at Lisa, at her honest eyes, and at Musa, who had always spoken from the heart. He said nothing, only sounded discreet, but deep inside him something stirred. He had no idea he was talking to the same owner he was worried about, but instead of feeling insulted, James felt something warm in his chest. He wasn’t wrong, but he promised himself it wouldn’t be like this, that it would be different, that he would prove Lisa wrong in a good way.
It had been three full days. Three days, and James hadn’t shown up for work. No one had seen him. No one had heard from him. Lisa was standing near the staff locker area, drying her hands on her apron. Her face was tight with worry. She looked around once more, hoping to see that familiar, friendly smile walking down the hall, but there was no sign of him. She turned to Musa, who was fixing a mop nearby. “Musa, have you heard from James?”
Did he tell you he’s not coming to work? Musa shook her head slowly. No, not a word. I’ve been worried too. He didn’t say anything to me, and we don’t even have his phone number. Lisa sighed deeply. Who knows if he’s okay? How can someone disappear like that without telling anyone? She lowered her voice, panic in her tone. What if those rude nurses report him to management? They could deduct his pay or even fire him, and he didn’t even ask us to cover for him. Musa frowned. It’s strange. That guy never missed work before, maybe something’s going on.
wrong with him Lisa rising quickly this is serious 3 days is too long we need to notify management before someone else does just as they were talking nurse Vivien came marching towards them her high heels clicking loudly her face was firm where is your friend James? she asked sharply crossing her arms Lisa replied quickly not feeling well told management she made an excuse. Vivian squinted at him I hope so because the owner of this hospital can arrive any day and this is the third day James is missing.
She pointed. “You’d better call him, tell him to come back to work tomorrow, or he might lose it.” Lisa felt weak. “Okay, Mom, I’ll do it.” Vivian hissed and walked away. Lisa turned to Musu. Her concern was now greater than before. Musa: “I think I should go to management myself before that woman causes trouble. Musa was promoted. Go, please. Before he writes his long complaint, say something to protect him.” Lisa was promoted. I was thinking the same thing.
Moose pointed toward the main building. Go straight to the top floor. There are the management offices. Ask for Mr. Chris. He handles most staff matters. Lisa ascended and walked away. Chris’s office. Later that day, Lisa knocked softly on the door. “Come in,” Chris called out. He entered with his hands clasped in front of his eyes, a little nervous. “Good afternoon, sir.” Chris looked up. “Yes, how may I help you? My name is Lisa, I’m one of the cleaners at this hospital.”
“I came to talk about my colleague James.” Chris leaned forward, interested. “So he hasn’t come into work for three days, and we have no way of reaching him. I don’t know if he’s sick or something happened, but he’s never missed work before. He’s a good man. Please, sir, don’t deduct his salary. I really think something’s wrong.” Chris stared at her for a few seconds. He remained silent, studying her face. Lisa added quietly, “If you know anyone who could look after him, please do.”
Chris moves forward slowly. “Thanks, Lisa. I can hear you. Don’t worry, I’ll look into it.” Lisa sounds relieved. “Thank you, sir.” She turned and walked out. Chris leaned back in his seat, still thinking. Then he whispered to himself, “Toby is lucky to find someone like her.” That same night, at Toby’s mansion, Chris got out of his black Jeep and knocked on the mansion’s massive wooden door. Toby opened the door himself. He was wearing a simple shirt and sweatpants.
“Chris, what’s up?” Chris chuckled. “I came to visit my multi-millionaire cleaner.” Toby laughed. “I needed a few days to clear my head, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking.” Chris came in and sat down. “Well, while you were thinking, someone’s been very worried about you.” Toby raised an eyebrow. Chris beeps slowly. Lisa. Toby blinked. Lisa. “Yeah, she came into my office today.” She said you’ve been missing from work for three days. That she doesn’t have your number, but that she believes something is wrong, she begged me not to dock your pay. Toby sat down slowly. Chris added. She said, “You’re a good man.”
and that she’s sure you wouldn’t disappear for no reason,” Toby looked away, his heart beating a little faster. Toby looked down, noticeably slightly. forming on his lips, Chris continued, “that girl really cares about you, you can see it on her face, in her voice, that kind of caring you don’t find often.” Toby moves forward slowly, still smiling. “I’ll see her soon.” The big day had arrived after weeks of pretending to hide, watching, and waiting.
Toby Adamola, the real owner of Starlight Hospital, was finally ready to show the world who he really was. The hospital was gleaming that morning. The nurses were neatly dressed, their faces full of anticipation. The doctors had lined up. The staff whispered from one corner to the other, “The owner is coming today. I hear he’s young and very rich. I just hope he doesn’t fire anyone.” Lisa was at the back of the building, silently cleaning the windows. She had no idea what was going on inside.
She hadn’t seen James in days, and it made her heart sad. Why did he leave like that? she thought. Inside the hospital lobby, the elevator dinged. Everyone turned. A tall, handsome man walked out, dressed in a sharp black suit, sunglasses on his face. Behind him was Chris, grinning proudly. Gossip filled the air. Wait, is that him? I know that face is James. Moose’s eyes widened. No, no, no, no, that’s not possible.
Toby slowly took off his glasses. He walked calmly and boldly through the crowd. Nurses Vivien, Stella, and Becky froze where they stood, mouths agape as if they’d seen a ghost. Vivien whispered, “James is Toby Edimola.” A nurse nearly fainted. Musa dropped the mop in her hand. Her mouth was trembling. “I’ve been working with a billionaire and didn’t know it.” Toby turned and smiled at her kindly. “Thanks for being real.” Musa, in the background. Lisa turned at the sound of her name.
Lisa looked up and dropped the rag in her hand. Her heart froze. “James,” she said softly. He walked toward her. “No, James, no,” he said softly. “My real name is Toby Edimola. I own this hospital.” Lisa took a step back. “No, no, detente.” Toby leaned closer. “Please, let me explain.” Her eyes filled with tears. “Explain what? You lied to me, made me trust you while hiding your true self?” Toby’s voice cracked.
I just wanted someone to love me for who I am, not for my money. proof, it was real. I was myself with you, every word, every moment. Lisa wiped her face. I don’t know who you are anymore. she rejected him breathe whispered Stella walked away from a billionaire said Becky in shock Chris walked slowly towards Toby who stood still looking where Lisa disappeared Chris put a hand on her shoulder let her go Toby is in pain but he will recover he just needs time Toby’s eyes were red he didn’t say a word had
everything that money could buy but now he felt like he had lost the only thing his heart had truly found the hospital was completely silent Lisa had walked away crying Toby the billionaire and secret owner stood like a statue his heart broken in front of all the staff but that wasn’t the only surprise of the day those who weren’t doctors the cleaners and the administrative workers now knew the truth James the cleaner was Toby Adamola the real boss who they had never seen in the nurses’ station the nurse Vivien was sitting in the chair
Pale as someone who’s just seen a ghost, she put her hand to her chest. God, we mocked him, we insulted him, we chased him with mops and buckets of water. Nurse Becky was circling everywhere. I insulted him. I told him he smelled like bleach. I told her he was just a cleaner. Nurse Stella covered her face. She heard us laughing at Lisa. She saw us ignoring her sick daughter. Vivien looked at them. Her voice trembled. “We’re breaking up.” That’s the billionaire, and we treated him like dirt.
Becky cried. He even mopped the floors while we scrambled behind him. Who would have thought? I’m sure he won’t forgive us. Stella added, “In the doctors’ lounge, some doctors were also shocked. Dr. Ben, who once yelled at James because the floor was wet, was sweating. It was him, and I told him to use his head, not his back.” Another doctor whispered, “He’s been watching us all this time.” Dr. William, who treated Lisa’s daughter, just sat there silently.
She wasn’t surprised; she was proud because she’d done the right thing when no one else would. Two hours later, at the hospital, Chris stepped forward and spoke loudly. “All staff are reporting to the general ward. The owner, Mr. Toby Edola, wishes to address everyone. Everyone has come. All the doctors.” Nurses, cleaners, technicians, even kitchen staff stood in rows, heads bowed, fear written all over their faces. Toby walked in slowly, now wearing an elegant traditional dress. His eyes scanned each face. No smiles, no jokes, silence. He stood at the front and spoke in a deep, calm voice.
When I decided to open this hospital, I wanted a place where every life mattered, rich or poor, big or small, cleaner, but what I saw broke my heart, some of you nurses and doctors wear pride like a badge, you mocked the people who came. Toby continued the purpose of this hospital is not to wear thin coats and walk with pride it is to save lives to help the weak to care for the sick if your heart is not in this job you have no business here some nurses are Dr.
William acted like a true doctor treating a child not for money but out of duty has been promoted to senior paediatric consultant of this hospital everyone applauded Dr William took a silent bow Dr Keman you stood up not just for a patient but for a colleague you made me notice Lisa’s work I am proud of you now you will lead the emergency unit more applause Musa Toby looked at the old cleaner with soft eyes you earned my deepest respect you spoke up when others were in you stood with the weak you have served long enough since today you are promoted
To staff welfare supervisor you will never touch a mop again tears rolled down Moose’s cheeks thank you sir thank you and finally Lisa everyone turned around Toby looked at the empty space where Lisa used to stand he cleared his throat Lisa came here hoping to be an ice pack she was late but didn’t leave instead she grabbed a mop and yet when lives were at stake she acted like a trained nurse attended a birth in a hallway without gloves and without assistance her voice trembled slightly from today Lisa is the new head nurse of the
Starlight Hospital the crowd cheered some clapped in embarrassment some in joy but Lisa wasn’t there toby looked at the crowd again let this be a lesson never judge people by what they wear or where they work because that cleaner next to you today could be your tomorrow this hospital will change from today we will no longer walk with pride but with pride but with purpose if you can’t show kindness to the least among us you are not worthy to wear the uniform of this hospital they live he brags through tears in the back i’m sure he’ll fire me i was the worst stella whispered “let’s beg him.”
Becky shook her head. “After everything we said to Lisa, after everything we did to James, I don’t think he’ll forgive us.” Meanwhile, Toby looked around, but his heart wasn’t at peace. He had said what needed to be said. He had done what had to be done, but Lisa, the one person he wanted to see, was gone. He stared out the window with a heavy heart. “Where are you, Lisa?” Two days later, Lisa was home in bed.
On her small mattress, her eyes were swollen from crying. She hadn’t eaten. Her daughter, Blessing, was sitting quietly by her side, holding her mother’s hand. Her father was pacing around the small room, worried. Suddenly, a neighbor came running in, holding a phone. “Lisa, Lisa, you’re on the news. Come check it out.” Lisa slowly sat up. Her body was still weak. The volume on the television was turned up loud. And there it was. In a dramatic turn of events at Starlight Hospital, the true identity of the hospital’s owner, Mr.
Toby Adamola, who had been working undercover as a cleaner for several weeks, promoted several people in his official speech, including a young woman named Lisa, who had once been mocked by the staff. Lisa had now become the hospital’s head nurse. Lisa gasped, her hand covering her mouth, “Head Nurse.” Her father jumped for joy. “My daughter, you did it, you finally did it.” Tears streamed down his cheeks, not from pain this time, but from joy and surprise. Toby couldn’t wait any longer. He turned to Chris in the office.
Chris, get me Lisa’s employment form, I need to know where she’s staying, I’m going to see her now. Chris, moving up, was waiting for this moment. Minutes later, Toby drove his white SUV straight to Lisa’s compound, he fell out and ran inside, the small room was filled with silence as he entered, Lisa looked up slowly, she was faint, but her eyes were wide with surprise, Toby, she whispered, he walked straight over to her, bent down and gently picked her up in his arms, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have waited so long.
He turned to his father: Lord, please let me take you and Blessing with us. I’ll make sure she gets the proper care. Lisa’s father couldn’t believe his eyes. God, is this real at Toby’s mansion? The doctors arrived quickly. Lisa was placed in a clean, white room with soft sheets and soothing music. Blessing and her grandfather also had their own rooms. The nurses tended to them carefully. After a few days, Lisa regained her strength.
Her face returned to normal, and her smile returned. Toby approached her bed and sat down gently. Lisa began gently. “I never meant to hurt you, I just wanted to find someone real, someone like you. I hid my identity, but my love was never fake.” Lisa looked at him, then at her daughter playing on the couch and her father nodding approvingly. She took a deep breath and said, “Toby, I forgive you.” Toby was clearly relieved and hugged her tightly. “Thank you, thank you so much.”
Weeks later, Lisa began working as the head nurse at Starlight Hospital. She wore her new uniform with pride and moved with purpose. The staff who once mocked her now greeted her with respect. Nurses Vivien, Becky, and Stella arrived at her office with their heads bowed. “Lisa, please,” Vivien began. “We’re sorry for everything. Please forgive us.” Lisa stood and said gently, “I forgive you, but let this be a lesson to you: never look down on anyone.”
They nodded with tears in their eyes. A month later, Toby invited the entire staff and the media to a large room inside the hospital for a special announcement. He stepped forward with a big smile and said, “Today I want to make the most important decision of my life.” He turned to Lisa and took her hand in front of everyone present. “I want to ask you to marry me.” Gossip filled the room. Lisa snorted with tears in her eyes.
Yes, Toby, I will. The hall erupted with applause and joy. Two months later, they were married in a beautiful garden. Wedding flowers, music, and joy filled the air. The blessing. She wore a white dress and called Toby “Daddy.” Joyfully, after the wedding, Toby made one more surprise move. He promoted Lisa again, not only to head nurse, but now to head of Starlight Hospital. Lisa was now where few had ever reached.
He wore a fitted suit. He held the microphone in a personal meeting and addressed everyone. This hospital is not just a building, it’s a home. Everyone, regardless of their position, deserves respect starting today. If anyone treats a coworker or patient with pride or malice, they will lose their job. We are here to save lives, not crush hearts. The staff applauded and, like Toby, stood beside her smiling like the proudest husband in the world. Lisa knew something deep in her heart that she didn’t just find a job, she found her purpose,
found his place and found true love the end thanks for watching please.
