IT TAKES TIME“ Court rise..” The man shouted again, and they all stood up from their seats.The judge walked out from the door in which he had come in from earlierThe moment the judge walked out, the whole courtroom became full of noise.Anddrea and Annabelle exchanged glances with smiles on their faces.“ We hoped for four million dollars, and we got five million dollars. That is a great win for us.”Andrea tol Annabelle and the lawyer.They all agreed with them.Just as they turned around, they saw Grandpa Roland standing behind them.Apparently, he had been there before the judge passed his judgment.The four walked out of the courtroom with smiles on their faces.After the judgment was passed, Grandma Anderson and her lawyer were exchanging glances.She frowned at him..“ I thought you said they were going to fine us only a million dollars? How come it's two million dollars now?” Grandma asked.The lawyer smiled at her.He knew grandma was not cool wit
ITS TIME TO LEAVE“ If you say so, but I don't think that is going to work.I can see he is just not into me.While we were in the courtroom, I noticed how he was looking at Reuben's new wife lustfully.I think he likes her” Louisa said.Grandma l;ooked surprised.“ I am not really sure of what you just said.You have been imagining things, I tell you.He knows definitely that the girl is in the Brooks family.The Brooks family is their biggest rival, and I know he would want nothing to do with them.I think you are just being jealous” Grandma said with a smile.Louisa nodded.“ I know what i saw actually, but you may be right on that” Louisa said.“ I actually have plans for you two.He is the heir to the Jakes family. And you are the heir to the Anderson family.We are partners now.Very soon, I will hand it over to you.Very soon, he will take over from the Jakes family.That makes you two easily compatible, and that means you guys will be spendi
A LAZY LAD" Are you leaving?" Annabelle asked Andrea in surprise. Andrea nodded in the affirmative." Where to?" Annabelle asked.At this point, Reuben stood up and left them."I am going back to school, and I will be leaving today. That means later tonight. My flight is exactly 10 pm today." Andrea replied.Annabelle looked shocked and wished she could convince her to stay, but she knew it was impossible." Did you just reopen?" Annabelle asked.Andrea shook her head in the negative." We reopened about a week ago, I just had to wait for us to finish up with our deals here and there before I left, and since we are done now, I think I can leave," Andrea said.Annabelle nodded." awwwn, I am going to miss you, Andrea," Annabelle said with a smile.Andrea stood up from her seat and walked to her side.Annabelle stood up and faced her, and the two fell into a long embrace.After they broke off from the embrace, they continued their farewell conversation." When are you going to be bac
A SAD NARRATIONAnderson Mansion.Grandma Andersons' car drove into the compound and parked right ahead.The door was opened for her and she got down from the car.The driver drove the car to the parking lot.Louisa's car drove in too, and he stopped at where Grandma's car was previously parked.She got down from the car and threw the keys at one of the guards." Park it in the proper space." She said as she walked towards Grandma. One of the other guards was running towards them" Excuse me, ma'am, I have some files here for you.The managers brought them to me, " the guard said as he handed over the documents to Louisa." How many are there altogether?" Louisa asked. " About thirty in all," the guard said.Louisa nodded and took the documents from him.She walked with Grandma back to the living room." Do you have anything in mind for business?" Louisa asked as she followed her." Our factory comes back to work, I pay the old investors, and I invest the rest into all the other busi
NEW BEGINNING Grandma was in smiles as the law manager narrated the progress of the closure of the company.The manager wondered what made grandma smile.He thought grandma was also not cool with the fact that she had to close down the company and wondered why she was now happy that the company was about to be closed down. He, however, kept his thoughts to himself as he knew he had no option but to obey what his superior would tell him" Well done. You have tried your best and I called you here because there is some other news and information I will need you to note but before that I asked you to bring out a printed copy of the account I need to rectify something in there. Did you come with it?." Grandma asked.The manager gave the envelope he was holding to Grandma.Grandma took the envelope and stared at it for a while before handing it over to Louisa." Please pass on whatever you are doing and start working on this for me. I need it very urgently. The rest can wait till tomorro
I WILL MISS YOUBrooks Mansion, Monday evening.Reuben and Annabelle were busy dressing up. They were getting ready to go drop Andrea at the airport for her to take her flight back to school. Reuben was already done and was heading out where Annabelle was putting on a dress." I am heading downstairs. I need to check if everything is in order with her items. When you are done you can come around and we will be waiting for you." Reuben said and walked out" Okay, I will be with you shortly." Annabelle replied as she went on with her business.Reuben went downstairs to where the car was parked. The trunk was already open, and he inspected it to make sure that all of Andreas' belongings were in there.He took out his phone and dialled a number.After speaking with the receiver for some seconds, he dropped the call.One of the guards came around to him." Sorry to interrupt you sir, should we prepare the escorts for you?" The guard asked.Reuben shook his head in a negative" No need. I'l
YOU ARE BEAUTIFULThe trio got to the airport after a short journey involving chit-chat and laughter here and there.Reuben drove to the appropriate parking space and parked excellently.They all got down from the car, one after the other.Annabelle and Andrea were still happily discussing something as they got down from the car.Annabelle did a quick screening around as she admired the beauty of the whole airport.Reuben unlocked the truck and took out the luggage. That was the only luggage Andrea was travelling with.Reuben quickly closed the trunk and reached for one of the luggage wheelers that were arranged neatly at one end.He dropped the luggage on the wheeler and wheeled it away from the car.He secured the car and looked at the two ladies who were already walking to the inside.They were all busily chatting that they all forgot that they had come there with somebodyReuben shook his head with a smile as he pushed the luggage and followed them quietly.The trio got into the
NO INTEREST“ You have to use this in your story for a book.It is actually very touching” Annabelle said.Reuben heaved a sigh and smiled.He started the engine and slowly drove out of the parking lot.“ Where would you like us to go for our date?” Reuben said as he drove on the highway.He wanted to change the subject.“ I have not planned on anything yet. Besides, it is somewhere later on friday, we will decide later” Annabelle repliedReuben nodded.“ Now that you have officially taken over from your grandfather, what do you plan on doing?. Especially now that you have two competitors at once” Annabelle asked.“ I know that they have teamed up against us, but I can handle them.Currently, there is nothing to fight them about.I will lay low and work and forget about them. However, if they stand up against me, I will fight back.Dont worry about me” Reuben replied.Annabelle nodded.The whole environment became qui