IT'S YOUR FAULTMeanwhile at the Taylor's office there is a huge chaos between the two brothers and their son. David was busy in his new office when grandma's call came directly to him. Since he was now occupying Maven's office it was easy for her to call him directly and lay any complaint concerning what she doesn't like. With a frown on her face she picked up the telephone and cleared her throat before speaking in. a husky tone.“David, what is this that I heard about the investors wanting to end their contract with the company.This is barely four months since you emerged as the head of operations and everything is dying in your hand. I do not understand what kind of business you are running alongside your father”. Grana spoke with pent anger. Her tone was the friendly one she had always used for her sweet David. He suddenly began to tremble and sweat in hand. By the time grandma was done scolding chin on the phone he took a deep breath and put the receiver down. “How the hell did
CALL HER BACKPatrick looked at his brothers the moment they dropped at Grandma’s mansion.“I do not know how else to say this but we need to devise another means to make it. “What do we tell her? “Derrick said as they walked into the building. “Let’s go in”, Patrick told them and they all walked into the living room.“Good evening mom” Derrick and Patrick said in unison. Grandma Clara looked at them in disdain.“What is so good about the evening that you have the effrontery to give me such pleasantry? I do not need any of those and you should never come here pretending to have something good coming when all you have is bad news and disappointment. As a matter of fact I am super disappointed in all of you”. She ended her statement with a long snicker.“What did you all say is wrong with the company? Because I got an email stating that seventy percent of the investors are pulling out of the company because of bad management and low investment returns. Since when did all that start?”
THE AGREEMENT Three men looked at themselves and sluggishly walked out of Grandma Clara’s house after all she had finished bashing them for all their mistakes. “I have no idea how we are going to convince Maven to come back to the company”. Patrick said. “We? You should say I. You gotta do it alone. David and I are not going to follow you to Maven’s house. I have got some shame bro, after all that we did to that lady, she could get us all arrested. I will stay back and tell the story while you and your son try out if it’s going to work”. Derrick is always known for his cowardice. “You have always been a coward and I know you would run away when it gets really tough but not to worry Maven is a soft and gullible lady I can easily sweet talk her into returning to the company in a few hours.” “Well, good luck with that”. Derrick answered. And began to walk away, they all entered the car and Patrick drove off to Maven’s place. “What have you brought me here for? I never asked
BACK TO WORKThe moment they left the fake couple began to laugh so loud. “I knew they would come begging,” Thomas said with the happiest laugh. He has always thought of several ways to make those men humble and now this was happening to them. I will resume the office tomorrow the moment they send the money and please I do not need you to tell me not to go. How did you even come up with the idea that I work with the Althani's now when you know for sure that I have got no job with any company at the moment.” Maven asked Thomas who was still holding the tray of fruit in his hands. “Well even if I do not have a good job at least I know how to lie with my tongue. Tell them you now work with the Al Thani's would make them want to associate with you and agree to your terms easily. Everyone one noth young and old knows that the Al Thani's are the wealthiest in the entire region and beyond so who would want to meet up to the standards?”. Thomas asked as he put the fruits on the side stand.
SEE YOU AT HOMEMaven marched into the T and T building with her chest and shoulders raised. She knows that her arrival would raise a lot of speculations and funny talks from the workers and society at large but she never really gives a damn about what they had to say. She shook her head letting her long sleek hair fly in the air as she walked through the main door. She climbed to the elevator and headed straight to her office the moment she got off the elevator.“Good morning Ma'am. Welcome Ma'am” were raw words flying around the entire hall. The staff that saw her greeted with joy while the others who heard the news of her resumption couldn't help but ahre their excitement amongst themselves. “You are welcome back Ma'am. I have missed you”. Grace spoke with excitement in her tone. She has had to assist David when Maven was away. She had almost dropped her resignation a few days ago when she heard the rumors about Maven's return so she kept her decision to herself for a few more r
THE TRAININGThomas got dressed as quickly as possible so he could meet up with the men. He hurriedly got into a taxi the moment he got out of the house. Maven had left for work that morning and the new chef Morgan had just resumed.“Aggrey Street”. He said to the driver as he strapped his back across his shoulders. He kept his phone in the minimal volume so no one gets to hear what he was talking about. His phone began to ring just as he had envisaged and of course it was no other than his uncle Sir Larry. He was fond of calling his “Uncle” to make things easier. The bond between the two men grew quickly as they tended to spend even more time together. “Hello uncle”. Thomas spoke into the phone calmly, he listened to all Sir Larry had to say and then nodded with a very low response.“I will be there in five minutes”. Thomas answered. The call dropped and he took a deep breath. Meanwhile in his heart he is very uncertain about the journey. What if he never returns and so many other
A LITTLE SECRETSir Larry took him to a side of the building and on the left was an entrance door from the back. He led him through a dark corridor.“Where are we going? “Thomas tried hard to maintain the composure he had held from the beginning of the journey. Even though he was still young, he is a hero and heroes don’t freak out no matter the situation they find themselves in. The room was dark until Sir Larry turned on the lights.“What are these?”“These are your fathers of old up until your generation.” Thomas looked at the images. Sir Larry stood with a smile on his face as he gave Thomas the lecture about his lineage and how he has been chosen as the next healer for this generation.“Why then is Grandpa Roland not the chosen one?“It's skip Thomas. It comes two generations after and since your father was killed you have to carry the mandate. “Oh I see”. Thomas exclaimed and rubbed his fingers together. “So in a real sense I am only here to carry out the mission my father di
A JOURNEY OF NO RETURNThomas and the men set out for the mission the next day after he had told Maven he would be traveling for a few days. He grabbed his bag and went off to meet with the other gang members at the meeting point. “I shall take my destiny in my hands if it means wiping out a whole generation” he beat his chest and walked out. Meeting Sir Larry that very morning with a warm smile on his face the two men hugged as their new found way to greet themselves. “You are up to the task son and do not forget all that I have to you”. Sir Larry said. “Spider, Tiger, scorpion, Snipper and the rest of the men are outside waiting to receive you” he said with a bright smile on his face.“That's cool sir. I can't wait to be on this mission. I shall not fail you and grandpa and my late father too shall smile from the heavens.” Thomas said and kissed Sir Larry on the cheek.“Come on now it's time to leave”. Sir Larry spoke and pushed Thomas on the chest a little bit. They both laughe