Meanwhile in the Peterson's mansion, Mr. Peterson had surrendered all he ever owned to Kendrick, and his daughters.Now making him three times wealthier and powerful than he was, he turned to Evelyn, as he was about to leave to work."We talked about you meeting with the commissioner, Astrid, in regards shipping modern technology equipments to your hospital." He said. Evelyn stood by the other side of the living room, she nodded gently. "Yeah, but I haven't planned on a day to do that, yet." She said."I'm informed that she would be shipping in some of those equipments from Germany, so I should meet her in regards it." "Exactly my point!" Kendrick exclaimed. "How about you go meet her today?" He asked. Surprised, Evelyn's brows furrowed at the edge. "Isn't that too soon?... You said you've been trying to reach her, does it mean she doesn't have your contact anymore?" "I don't know, but each time I called, someone would answer, and I believe it should be her personal assistant." Ken
The night was cold but the morning was colder. The tree branchesdanced the fast rhythmic tunes of the wind. They waved energetically from left to right. The alarm for six a.m. was prompt and Evelyn rolled in her duvet to the left side and blindly tried to put it off. Finally, it came off but suddenly she remembered that it was an auspicious day.She jumped up with a smile and fell back to bed abruptly. The thought of having the letter signed and the goods transported made her heart merry. She pictured her self standing by the hospital gate as a boss lady that she was, giving directions and instructions of where the medical equipments should be kept. She smiled at herself on the TV screen as the thought lingered and lingered.Evelyn took up her pillow and pressed it against her face softly. She was so happy knowing that day had finally come, the day she had waited long enough for. Her hospital was finally taking shape and the medical facilities she always wanted in her possession were
“So because it's Kendrick's sister that means I must attend to her before others. Who does Kendrick think he is? Because he helped me before?” Mrs Astrid soliloquized to her self in anger as she saw what Kendrick was doing. She was actually doing nothing, she called in her secretary.“Hello, bring in a cup of tea and some biscuits.”“Yes ma'am.” The secretary replied and dropped her telecom.She took out the tv remote which was beside her bag under some newspapers and changed the channel. She crossed her leg on the sofa and got carried away by a TV series she always loved but didn't watch because of lack of time.“Yeah, this will keep me busy, when she's tired, she'll leave the same way she came.” A knock on the door and she shouted, “come in!”The secretary waled in with a tray of Beloxxi biscuits and a cup of tea with a container of brown sugar. She dropped on the table in front of her and asked, “anything else?”“None for now, I'll call you if I need anything else.”“Okay ma'am
She opened the office and found Mrs. Astrid enjoying her favorite series on her white sofa. She also met wraps of biscuit and a stained tea cup on the table. It seemed like she took them exactly two hours ago. Evelyn controlled her tempwr and smiled despite everything pointing towards the fact that she was not busy.“Mrs. Astrid, I'm Evelyn. Kendrick my brother discussed with you about the supply of some medical equipments and facilities. I came with the documents, all I need you to do is sign them,” she said dropping her bag on the table next to the teacup and bringing out the document.She stretched them to Mrs. Astrid who laughed sarcastically.“You found your way through now you want to order me?” Mrs. Astrid said.“No, not at all.” My brother ran you through the details. He only said you'll sign and I'll be on my way.“Well your brother lied. I will sign no such deal and I want you out of my office, this instance.”Evelyn stood in shock as she saw how defiant and adamant she was
It has been Three days since the captain boarded for Germany but he hadn't received any calls from him or anyone in his crew concerning the shipment. He was worried but she was more worried. He didn't like when she had that look on her face but at this point, he had no help.“C'mon man, chill. It's possible anything could have happened and he's not been able to call you.” Charles said, calming his tensed demeanor.“You know Evelyn right? She's not gonna understand this! You know women in general, they lack understanding of this kind of things.”“I know but if you're hyperventilating and pacing around the room like a lunatic, you don't give her much of a choice to be composed herself.”“Great point there but irrelevant at the moment.”“I'm glad you realize that it's a great point but you don't see it as relevant. Calm down, the sea is not like land, things don't move the same way.”“Have you ever travelled by sea?” Kendrick asked.“No, I haven't, why would I? We have aeroplanes.” Char
Mrs Astrid alighted from the car with her own security officers who kept her protected at all times. She was the higher authority and a close friend to the governor. This was done by Kendrick who she refused to help when he needed her.“Ensure you keep an eye on him, don't let him wander anywhere. ““Yes ma'am. We will take care of him.” The officer said and then saluted.“Mrs Astrid, wait behind let me confirm if the equipments are there.” “Okay, Mr. Deputy Governor.” She replied and waited behind.“Excuse me, please can I see the owner of this hospital?”“Mrs. Evelyn Peterson. She should be in her office. Do you have any appointments with her?”“Evelyn Peterson, any problem?” She said, bumping into him quickly.“Nice to meet you. Nice hospital by the way.”“Thank you. I think I've seen this face before, it looks very familiar.”“I'm the deputy governor of the state. I want to check if this hospital has some specialized instruments and other essential equipments for the diagnosis as
It was early morning, and the news of a VIP convict's demise spreaded the state like a plague. Televisions, car radios and lip service spreaded the information like wildfire, and the Peterson's mansions were not exempted from the icy glare. "Hello, young master… have you not heard of the recent death?" Evelyn asked in a baffled tone, her eyes widened. Kendrick turned with a dismissive stare, "What news are you talking about?" He asked, his face looking unperturbed.Evelyn paused, "You don't mean it… Why sound like you're not updated? Or is it what I'm thinking?" She asked. "What is it that you're thinking, Eve?... For goodness sake, several news articles come from the stations daily, this shouldn't be something to cause a scene about." He replied.Evelyn shook her head gently, her voice calm and gentle, "... I'm told that Ryder is dead! … He died while serving in jail." Kendrick didn't look surprised, he chuckled slowly. "That serves him right, then." He said in a sarcastic ton
Evelyn stood up, her steps quickening, "I'll have to be at work, bro." She said in a flat tone. "Okay then, ensure that you're good." Kendrick responded. He sat staring at her till she closed the door behind her. "This is serious, me? Bring Louis here?" He kept asking himself as he walked up the stairs. As he entered his room, his gaze instinctively darted to the phone buzzing on his bedside table. He swiftly picked it up, his eyes widening in surprise. "Oh my goodness, I've been getting calls nonstop and I had no idea," he muttered to himself, a hint of embarrassment creeping into his voice. With a swift swipe of his finger across the screen, the ringing ceased, and a deep, resonant male voice sprang to life. "Sir, Kendrick... Kendrick... let's meet today at the Diamond Tower." The voice was low and urgent, sending a shiver down Kendrick's spine. "Why? so early?" He asked, "I just discovered something, sir… and would want you to be aware of it early enough." The ma