Ups & Downs

Ups & Downs- 12

The return of Trevor Craig back into the business scene arouses chaos in the news agencies. Trevor had disappeared from the industry three and a half years ago without any official declaration of his resignation. Now that he is back, hundreds of different news agencies from different regions flock in from of the head quarters of Floyd Construction Ltd.

This company as far as I gather had been handed over from Trevor's maternal grandfather to Trevor's father, John Craig.

It wasn't in my knowledge that Trevor is the executive director of the design department in the company. He had also been listed as the top ten youngest and most influential person in Forbes a year before his disappearance. He had done various interviews for various prestigious magazines and there are tonnes of young aspiring architects who dream to be like him.

I only know about these facts when I saw the news this morning. Even though it has not been a full day since Trevor returned, the news have spreader worldwide. People want to know why, without any reason he disappeared and why he left the multi-million project on hold for his selfish reasons.

The said project is a luxury resort on the coast of Croatia. Trevor and his team won the proposal rights to use their project after competing against hundreds of other major companies. The project is a ten year plan.

However, Trevor, the main project leader, left when it was still in its sixth year. This means that this year means that it's the project's final year to complete.

The news agencies broadcast the in-depth overview of what the project is and the progress of the construction.

Being on hold is not the most suitable word to use as the construction is near its completion. However, the main reason why Trevor's father, the man with the highest share in the company, wants him back is because their client is not satisfied with what the company is doing for the finishing touches. They want Trevor's work and wants him to oversee the final parts of this project. They told Trevor's father that if they don't get what they want, they will be withdrawing their contract. The company no doubt, realises that it is going to have a negative view on their brand name and when that happens, not only will they lose this client, there will be further problems with other legal activities as well. So the only alternative for them is to find out where Trevor is and bring him back into the business world.

Now that I think about it, what Trevor did is completely not selfish at all. He has now gone back to a place he despises to show me that everyone can overcome their fears.

They had tried to question him with interviews but Trevor just strode up towards the glass entrance of a glinting building; the headquarter of Floyd Construction Ltd; with guards surrounding him.

Even with him gone, Challenges is still flooded with customers. Mag had to appoint a new baker instantly in place of Trevor when he went so there's no problem with the cafe not having any baked goods.

Mag and Dave always tall me to cheer up when they see my face. I might have looked guilty with Trevor's departure.

I do feel guilty. If only I've given him the answers he required, if only I've believed in him and myself, Trevor would not have gone back. I have tried calling him right after Mag told me the news but his phone was off. That was just mere hours before the news started featuring him.

Whenever I think about what happened with Trevor the day before, I always feel a tightness in my chest. It's almost as if someone is fisting my heart in their hands, waiting for a signal to crush it again. Trevor's face when he told me to face my fears made me want to actually believe him and agree to it. However, whenever I think about going back, memories flooded my mind and consumes all my thoughts.

I want to believe you Trev. I'm sorry, but I can't.

A/N: It'd be awesome to vote for this story if you liked it.

This chapter is basically a filler chapter which tells you a little more about Trevor.

Some of you may realise that I am purposefully avoiding Carina's past because it's the main backbone of this story. Wait and read on to know what Carina's past is.

Tell me what you think of Trevor being a tycoon.

xxVic