She laughed at her former classmate for being construction worker but karma,—EPISODE 3

• They think I have a good job.” “Do you regret studying engineering?” Sandra thought carefully. “No, sir. Even pushing wheelbarrows, I understand what we are building. I can read the drawings. I know why each column is placed where it is. The knowledge is still useful.” Engineer Miner smiled. I’m impressed.
• I have a proposition for you. Sandra leaned forward anxiously. My company is starting a new project, a 15-story residential complex. We need a junior site engineer, someone who understands both engineering theory and the practical reality of construction work. Someone workers respect and can listen to. Interested? Sandra’s mouth fell open.
• S are you offering me an engineering position? Starting Monday, junior site engineer, good salary, full benefits and opportunity for advancement based on performance. What do you say? Engineer Mina asked. Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. I won’t disappoint you. While Sandra’s life was transforming, Victoria’s was about to implode spectacularly.
• Victoria’s successful import business was built on her father’s connections and reputation. She had never learned to evaluate suppliers properly, manage cash flow, or build genuine business relationships. She relied entirely on her father’s name and network. What Victoria didn’t know was that her father’s business empire was crumbling.
• Chief Juma had overextended himself, borrowing heavily to fund lifestyle, expensive, and risky investments. His company was losing major contracts to competitors who offered better value. His political connections were demanding kickbacks he no longer could afford. The final blow came when Chief Juma was implicated in a corruption scandal involving government contracts.
• His assets were frozen, his account seized, and his business partners distanced themselves overnight. Within 3 months, the Juma family lost everything. Their current mansion was sold to pay debts. Their cars were repossessed. Chief Joomer’s health deterated from distress and he was hospitalized for a heart attack. Victoria watched her whole world collapse in real time.
• Her supplier stopped delivering goods when payments bounced. Her wealthy friends stopped returning her calls. Her expensive apartment list couldn’t be renewed. For the first time in her life, Victoria faced the reality that money and connections were rent permanent. Without genuine skills or work experience, she was unemployable.
• Who would hire someone whose only qualification was being Chief Juma’s daughter? Especially now that Chief Juma was disgraced. Meanwhile, Sandra thrived in her new role. She was living her best life. Her combination of theoretical knowledge and practical construction experience made her invaluable. Her first project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Engineer Mina promoted her to site engineer. Within a year, she was managing multiple projects and earning recognition throughout the industry. magazines featured articles about her innovative construction methods. She developed new techniques for affordable housing that maintained quality while reducing costs. Her reputation grew as someone who could deliver results without compromising safety or standards.
• After a while, Sandra started her own small consulting firm specializing in lowcost housing projects. She hired some of her former co-workers from the construction site, giving them opportunities to develop their skills and earn better wages. Life was good. She was rich and successful now. One year later, Victoria stood by the roadside under the afternoon sun, a small tree of grown nuts balanced on her head.
• “Fresh grown nuts, sweet ground nuts,” she called out to passing cars and pedestrians. Her designer clothes had been sold long ago, replaced by a simple dress and worn sandals. It was a humid Tuesday afternoon when she saw a black SUV slow down in traffic. Through the window, she glimpsed a woman in professional attire talking on her phone.
• The woman looked out and their eyes met. Victoria’s heart had sunk as she recognized Sandra. She quickly turned away hoping Sandra hadn’t seen her, but it was too late. Sandra had already packed her car and was walking towards her. “Victoria,” Sandra said softly, ending her phone call. Victoria looked up with tears in her eyes. Sandra, please go away. I’m ashamed.
• What happened? Everything fell apart, Victoria whispered. Daddy’s business collapsed. We lost everything. I’ve been looking for work for 8 months, but nobody will hire me. I don’t have any real skills. Sandra looked at the woman who had humiliated her with that viral video 2 years ago.
• Victoria was now in a far worse situation than Sandra had ever experienced. I need to tell you something. Victoria continued crying openly now. I am sorry. I am so sorry for what I did to you. That video, the things I said. I was cruel and wrong. I thought I was better than you because my family had money. I’m sorry. Sandra was quiet watching Victoria’s genuine distress.