Do Us Part

9. "Hi, Team"

Chapter 9

Sam

"I appreciate everyone of you for coming and I want to formally thank this team for all the efforts we put into last year." I took a dramatic pause before continuing.

"And I know that everything didn't exactly go well for the last fair but I hope the end of the year bonus atleast showed you that I mean it."

"It most certainly did." Hunter replies and everyone laughed.

"Thank you, Hunter. Everyone here has been reselected to be a part of the creative team for the projects to be exhibited at the Anderson's yearly tech fest." I said, and they all applauded, with a few people making exicted noises.

"Thank you. This year's tech fest is a very special one because as you all know.. it's the first one since Mr Anderson passed and you all know how much he has contributed to S&S..." I paused, feeling a little emotional, and some people nod in understanding, then I continued, "So, that's why I need all hands on deck."

"Absolutely."

"Although, I must deliver some bad news of my own. We might not headline the fest this year."

"What? How's that even possible?"

" Sanderson and sons has headlined that thing for years."

"What the hell is wrong with those people?"

"Exactly. We are clearly the best."

"It's probably because Mr Anderson is not there anymore."

They started murmuring among themselves.

I sighed, as I thought back to my morning meeting at the Anderson HQ.

"This is a great way to celebrate him and all that he stood for." Brad Anderson, says, refering to the fair.

"Yeah absolutely."

"Good. There is one thing though. I know your company normally present the headline showcase at the fair, but I do not think you'll be doing that this year"

"What? Why not?

"Because I don't trust you, man. Not after the shit you pulled the last time, nearing costing us potential clients."

"That was truly an unavoidable technical error. My team and I triple checked all our data before the fest. Sir Anderson assured me that since we were able to redeem ourselves on time with the other showcases, we were good."

"Well, grandpa is not here anymore so I'm callling the shots now. So, for the obvious reasons, I've decided that we shouldn't decide who will be the headliner yet. It'll be between you and Hiltz."

"You can't do that."

"Oh I can and I just did." He smirked, clearing feeling proud of himself. I clenched my fists in anger

Brad hates me. He's had it out for me ever since I kicked his ass at the inter university science fair organized by the very same, Anderson Group where I emeged overall winner, and him, second place.
He refused to acknowledge my win and instead went on to spread false news about me. It took giving him a punch across to get him to stop..

Years later, he's the same asshole I know.

"You know damn well that Sanderson and sons has been heading for more than 15 years."

"True but last year has changed the way people view you so it won't really shock anyone."

"You are such a...."