Eventually Yours

✽ 26

~Aiden~

“Thank you” I ended my speech.

Applause rippled through the crowd and I stepped down from the podium. I shook hands with the executives on my way down.

“Mr. Corleone” a man smiled at me. “It's been a long time.”

I studied his face, trying to remember where I'd seen him.

“You don't remember me?” he chuckled.

“I'm afraid I don't” I smiled guiltily.

He nodded and extended a hand toward me.

“Samuel Ryker... from London. I was at your wedding to Jewel Barrett.”

Her name struck a nerve but I fought my emotions and just nodded.

“I'm so sorry for your loss, Aiden.”

I nodded again.

“Thank you. We saw it coming.”

He smiled.

“You've made a name for yourself... very impressive.”

“Thank you, Sam.”

He looked around.

“Where's Iris?”

“Back in Virginia” I replied. “She's a lawyer now.”

He patted my shoulder.

“Your parents would be proud of you if they were here. Jewel too.”

I smiled politely.

“Thank you. Who are you here with?” I asked.

“My son, Steven. You remember him?”

I barely remembered you.

“Yes, sure.”

“He's interested in getting into the tech business too,” Samuel said.

“Really?”

“Yes. He's quite passionate about it.”

I nodded and reached into my wallet to retrieve a card.

“Have him call and set up an appointment when he can.”

Samuel smiled and took the card.

“He'll be thrilled. Thank you Aiden.”

“Aiden!” Ronbie waved at me and gestured for me to come over.

My eyes fell on the man beside him and I felt so lucky.

Ian Forbes... multi-billioniare? This is gold!

“It was nice to see you, Samuel. I have to go now” I quickly said.

He nodded in understanding and let me go. I quickly reached Ronbie's side and the man smiled at me.

“Mr. Corleone... aren't you a busy man today” he chuckled.