Fall Girl

Kev

I was sitting with my dad in his home office. I had no idea how to express my concern. I was having difficulty finding the right words to prove my point.

Dad looked at me with confusion in his eyes. "What is the problem with going to the event?"

I shook my head. "I have no problem at all, but Dad, my main reason for returning to Glisten is to gain a firm grip over the business. Therefore, I believe that going out of town for three consecutive days would be a waste of time. I don't want to go."

Dad smiled. "I understand Kev, but it's high time to show the world that Moller Holdings now belongs to my son. Additionally, we must demonstrate our commitment to philanthropy. When Kev Moller appears, everyone will see our contribution, but if any other employee makes the same contribution, it will go unnoticed."

appreciate your dedication, son but this is not just an event; it's an opportunity to show the business community that Moller Holdings now belongs to my son, The Kev Moller. Also, I want you to represent the company to show our commitment to philanthropy around the world."

I sighed. "But why only me and Margot? You can either send her or me."

Dad narrowed his brows. Oh, damn, this is not good. So, I added my casual tone. "Dad, it's not necessary to send both. She is busy revamping her magazine and I am busy honing my skills, so..." I left my sentence incomplete and shot up my shoulders.

Dad leaned back in his chair. "Listen, son, when Andrew died, I took the responsibility of Blake and Margot by myself. No one has forced me to do it but Andrew and Lily were more like my family so I can't send Margot alone out of town. I trust you the most in this world, so I am sending you with Margot."

I had a mixture of emotions, from happiness to pride to guilt. "Alright, Dad, I will go if that makes you happy and put you in peace."

After talking to Dad for two days, I continued my search for a compelling reason to skip the South Shore event, one that would also feel like a genuine excuse to Dad. Margot and I hadn't talked for two days, even though we avoided each other, but I kept checking up on her to see when she was leaving for home and where she was going. While staring at my screen, I couldn't help but think about the outcomes if Margot and I went to the event together. There would only be one outcome: we would end up fighting. Renna has also ghosted me since she came to Glisten; her new living-alone mantra is really annoying me. When my phone started to ring, I jolted back to reality. I looked at my screen Sawyer's name flashing. I smiled and shook my head. "I guess dad told you."

Sawyers laughed. "Yeah, news travel fast nowadays. But guess what?"

I sighed. "I am not in a position to guess anything correctly."

Sawyer's voice change form happy to concern. "Is everything alright?"

I opened my mouth but shut it back as he has stated my problem by himself. "Don't tell me you got into fight with Margot again."

I sighed. "Really, I am this transparent? how am I going to be a successful businessman with this attitude? " 

Sawyer laughed. "I know how to see people through. But are you going to tell me about it, or should I go for the guess option?"

I responded immediately, "Margot wanted to know the reason why I left Glisten, and I am not ready to talk about it specifically with her."

Sawyer sighed. "Well, this is serious."

I continued, "Not only that, but Dad also wants me and Margot to attend the event together. I mean, how could we be together at an event when we just fought two days ago and haven't even talked since then?"