Mary Book 2 sequel to B.M.

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Tonys PoV

Its been a month that i havent seen my precious daughter. She didnt even text or call me to give me a update with her. I just have a gut feeling something is wrong. I cant put a finger on it.

"Tony, we need to talk." Pepper barges into my office. I can tell something is wrong as well. I hope she doesnt break up with me. Nah i doubt it. Our love is unconditional and i know how we stand in our relationship.

"Whats up Pepps? whats wrong?" I asked her.

She looked down and breathed in and looked at me. "We have a situation."

"Well spill. Dont go all cliff hanger soap opera with me."

"Obadiah son Zebadiah is here and wants to speak with you." She blurted out.

I dropped my pen on my desk. I was in surprised that Obadiah son was here. Did he find out what his father was up to or did he want revenge? Questions and fears were beginning to take a toll on me.

"Tony he wants to speak with you right now." She snapped me out of my thoughts.

I looked at her and i only nodded to her. Giving her a ok go. "Alright Pepps send him in."
She walked out.

I just sat down on my chair. I was puzzled and confused. Why would his son come here in Stark Industries to talk to me? I gave them half of my shares to his mother when Obadiah died. It wasnt his families fault for his actions. Why punish them for it?

Then i heard footsteps comming this way. I just stood up. I dont remember how.old his son was though. I havent seen him since the funeral. Of course i was still over obssessed with new identity as Iron Man.

The door opened Pepper once again walks in and she smiles.
Masking the worry she has for me.

Then there he walks in. I was picturing a man in his mid thirties, but no, he looks like the same age as..oh no-
"Tony Stark, let me introduce you to Zebadiah Stane II."

"Please Miss. Potts call me Zebbs. Zebadiah is who they called my grandfather."

Hes a charmer made Pepper blush a bit. I can sense alot of confidence radiating from him all over this room.

"Alright. Ill leave you boys to talk."

Pepper looks at me and nods. She closes the door and here we are standing with a bit of distance from each other.

"Mr. Stark how are you today?" He questioned.

"Im very good. How about yourself? Hows your mother doing?" I asked him.

"My mother is doing well. Thank you for asking about her. As for me, i cant complain finished with school finally got my masters in science. " he stated. Trying to sound proud of himself. "How about yourself? How are you and your daughter?" He asked. Thats what alerted me. He mentioned my daughter. I know she already has someone, but i still get overly protective of her.

"Im doing great not to shabby to be honest. As for Mary, well shes doing great." I told him.

He only nodds. "Is she still in school?" He questioned. Thats when i smiled. I thought he would read the magazines or has been watching the news about my daughter.

"No shes not." I told him.

"Oh." He i nly said it like my daughter was a dissapointment.

"Actually, she graduated and already has her ph.d already when she was only 20years old. Shes done with school." I informed him. Thats when his eyes popped up a bit. I guess hes very much impressed of my daughters achievements.

"Thats very impressive. So she is truly a Stark. How proud of a father you are." He asked.

Just thinking what he just said. Yes i am a proud of my daughter. She achieved so much, but i just wish she would stop with the organization. I dont want to lose her.

"Yes i am. Im very much proud of my daughter." I said. "Well im curious what brings this great surprise here in my office Zebb."

Thats when he chuckles a bit. "Yes well im here because i want to learn how to run the company my father created. I just need to find a mentor, so who better to ask than someone who knew him and trusted more then anyone than yourself."

"Well its a great honor to show you, but im still teaching my daughter.

"Well Mr. Stark i dont want to intrude or sound nosey, but i have been talking to your employees. Mary hasnt been seen here in the building or nowhere for almost a month. Like she too time off. If you please while Marys still in her leave you can teach me til she comes back."

I smirked. This kid is defiantly Obadiahs son.

"Very well then. We should tomorrow." I concluded.

"Thank you sir. I wont disappoint. You or waste your time." He slwalked towards me and we both shook hands.

"You wont kid. I know how it feels like being under the spectrum of our fathers legacy. Ill teach you what i was taught from your father. Just to celebrate ill invite you to dinner tomorrow as well how bout that?" I patted his left shoulder.

He smiled and nodded. I could see he was very excited to learn from me then he walked away. That kid will do wonders under my guidance. Ill do the best he doesnt find out the truth. If only Mary was still here.
My phone started to ring in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw it was her.
I picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey Dad."

"Bout time you call back. We have alot of catching up to do."

"Dad we can do that soon. Ill be visiting you next week does that sound fine?" She asked.

I only smiled. My heart warmed even more when it comes to my baby.

"Yea that sounds great. We will do dinner. Is Caleb comming?" I asked her.

"No unfortunately im having him look after things while im gone. Theres alot going on ill tell you when i come see you. Look i have to go. I love you." She told me.

"I love you too Mary. I miss your voice." I told her.