On getting home, Adrian got access to his phone, and the first person he contacted, was Lucas.“Hey, man. You really got me concerned, with this business trip you went on. I mean, what business trip won’t allow you to make use of your phone, for days?” Lucas complained.“I know I must have gotten you worried, but I’m fine, now. You can come over. I’ll be waiting here.” He said to Lucas, and hung up.After disconnecting the call, he immediately went to the bathroom to have a nice shower, which would scrub off the whole dirt, which had accumulated on his body. The warm water that sprouted out of the shower, gave him this sweet, intensifying feeling which he had missed, for so long.“So good to be back home.” He uttered, with a smile on his face, as he stepped out of the bathroom, with a towel, wrapped around his waist.Just then, a notification from the system, popped up.“YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED YOUR TASK, AND YOUR ACCOUNT HAS THEREBY BEEN CREDITED.”Adrian was glad that he act
Both Sophie and Lucas had left Adrian’s home, after they were done conversing on the important things, so, Adrian headed to Steve Wilson’s home.On getting to the gates, he was allowed in, as he was already known to be someone who their boss always wanted to see, for reasons which they didn’t know about. Adrian chuckled as he walked in, because he was flattered that they allowed him in, without asking any question, and all.He was ushered into the living room, where he sat, and waited for Steve Wilson. While he was still waiting for Steve Wilson, he scanned around the house, with his eyes, without moving a limb. Steve Wilson hadn’t changed the interior designs, yet.“Tch! Did he do that to torture me?” Adrian uttered, under his breath.Although, he wasn’t moved by any of what Steve Wilson would do, to make him feel he had been conquered, and that Steve Wilson would always be bigger than him. “Well, well, well. Look who we have here. I never expected I would be getting a visit from yo
“She…She…”Before Theresa could complete her words, Adrian was beginning to feel dizzy for no reason. The system in his head, seemed to be sparking, and then suddenly fell to the ground.~DREAM STATE~The next time Adrian opened his eyes, he met himself on a strange field. It was very large, and also a field good enough for any kind of sports.And then he saw people gathered around him, like they were celebrating him. Although, they didn’t close up on him. They were just a crowd around.But it seemed like there was a purpose he had, here. He recognized everyone here, although, it didn’t seem like that in reality.Suddenly, he felt a strange, yet, familiar power. It felt dark, because whoever it was, the person had dark intentions, and was definitely around us.He looked around cautiously until he caught sight of Anna and a woman, walking towards them. Silence fell, and he moved forward, with his brows raised.He didn’t need anyone to tell him what was going on. Anna had definitely par
~back to reality~She wondered what the dream meant, but she hoped that she would understand, because from when she was little, there was always something tangible about her dreams. Also, she didn’t know why there was this voice, calling out Adrian’s name, every single time she remembered the dream.“If mother was here, she would have interpreted these dreams into something nice.” She said, under her breath, then got down from the bed, to the living room.She headed to the kitchen, and gulped down a glass of water which made her feel relieved.“Now, it’s time to sleep.” She said, feeling relaxed.But first, she was going to take a shower, so she would feel sleepy, immediately.Sophie walked back to her room, and had a shower. After the shower, she relaxed on the bed. But for some reason, she had this strange feeling like something wasn’t right, but she decided to shrug it off. She wouldn’t allow some nightmare haunt her like she was still in kindergarten.Sophie closed her eyes, ready
A few days later~A few days had passed, and Adrian was nowhere to be found. Even the contest had been won by Steve Wilson, as Adrian’s presence was not found. Now, the company was about to be affected.Lucas dressed in his room, trying hard so time wouldn't run out on him. There was a conference meeting scheduled for the day, and he had to attend instead of Adrian.The executives had sent in multiple envelopes, all demanding to see Adrian.‘Where is the CEO?’‘What is the CEO planning on doing?’ Another person asked.‘Is CEO Adrian aware that things are becoming even worse, without his presence?”They had sent in all kinds of questions, and Lucas understood their impatience. It was all stemming from the fear that someone else had woven into their hearts, and that was none other than Regina. Steve Wilson had given her the power to do so.A knock came on his door. “Come in.” He said, brushing his hair. If he didn't look his best, they would assume Adrian didn't know what he was doing,
Regina looked at them all, enjoying the looks of shock on the faces of the men. Then she walked over to him, and bent, placing a hand on the table, and the other behind his chair. He wouldn't deny the ice in her eyes. Everything about her seemed cold, and although he hated her being that close to him, he did not budge. He stared at her right in the eye, without fear. “You must be having a hard time, right?” She spoke softly. “Well, I've had a harder time.” She said, then straightened up, without taking her eyes off Lucas for a second. She seemed to build for revenge, and in her eyes were the echoes of pain, and cold. She took a few steps backwards, before giving a smile that didn't reach her eyes, then she turned away, walking out of the hall. The executives all looked like they had been holding their breaths, and they let it out quickly, looking at each other. “I believe we've discussed all we need to discuss.” Lucas said, getting to her feet. Sitting around, doing nothing was s
The next day, Lucas was informed that the executives wanted to have a meeting with him, as they had something they needed him to know, before he took any action.As he knotted his tie, his mind couldn’t help but drift to what the executives had to say to him, when they could have said, at the last meeting.It meant they had discussed among themselves after then and had concluded on something which they would like to tell him about.His phone rang, and saw that it was a call from Sophie, so he answered it.“Lucas, I heard the executives wanted a conference meeting as they have something to say to you.”“So, I heard. Well, I’m done dressing up, so, I’ll be on my way to the company soon.”“Hmm. I don’t have a good feeling about this. Any news about Adrian, yet?” Sophie asked, worriedly.“No, not yet. Let’s just hope for the best.” Lucas uttered, trying to sound positive.“Alright then. I’m also on my way to the company.”“Okay. See you later, then.” Lucas said, then the call disconnected
“Mr. George, you, you actually understand what we're doing, right? You know that all this is for the sake of the company.” One of them said, waving his arm around the building. "He’s right. What else would this be for if not for the company's sake, Adrian? It's just a way of, you know, sorting things out strategically." Another pleaded, his voice trembling."Save it," Adrian snapped, with his eyes hard, and harsh. "You're doing it to save your own skin.""No, Adrian, please listen—" The first one tried to interject."I don't want to hear it," Adrian cut him shut. "You're either with me or against me. And right now, it looks like you're against me. Doesn't it? Everything you were saying, I heard it all. You didn't even give a damn. You were so ready to take me out."“You have to calm down. It's not as it seems, and…” They were saying and Regina's eyes narrowed, her fingers curling into fists. She stared at the executives with her jaw clenching, and her voice came out low and menacing.