Dazed and Unknown

IX. His side of the story

The place is silent, the place is dark, you can can only hear a drip of water from the tap too loud it will scare you. Getting closer to one wooden door, you could hear a diff sound; a man then a woman and a moan - thats been going on for a while now.

Sweat run down my body, I am never contented, I am never done, I needed her - she my perfect girl. This girl, she has the body but not who I really want, whats her name? Nevermind, I am never the type to remember trivial matters anyway, she did her job and shes good at it thats all that matters.

Minutes past you could hear footsteps to the place, a soft breathing and sound of a careful hands

I always play this piece when I remember you, a piece I made the day I saw you.

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Same old times, same old city same old people after that day that I wont forget. Someone knocked at the door

"Sir, you have a meeting for Mr. Steele at 10. What other things should I prepare sir?" I have my back on him, Looking outside a rain slowly trying to announce its presence "Sir?" "Nothing, how many hours would that last?" I answered still in my position "Base from the usual meetings sir it would take about 2-3 hours" I faced him and sat on my chair "Be back here at 9:45" "yes sir" he bowed.

I am signing some documents when I saw the date May 14 '17 flashbacks are suddenly played in my head, I stopped what I'm doing and just lean on the chair. A soft knock on my door stopped me from my trance.

"Sir, Mr. Lind is now in the function room and told me to tell you everything is ready for the meeting" "Is Mr. Steele already here?" "Yes sir he is waiting at our receiving area" I signed last of the paper and stood up "lets go"

I saw a man in his 40's sitting with his secretary on the couch, I held up my hand "Goodday Mr. Steele you must be tired flying to all over here for this meeting" he stood up and accepted my gesture "No Mr. Hade it was my pleasure, for you to accept our proposition is huge I hope this would lead to a positive outcome" "Lets see about that"

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"You are so young to build this empire,whats your secret Mr. Hade?" Mr. Steele is infront of me in a long table both our secretaries on our side, I raised my brow "My father built this empire I am only continuing the work" "yes I'm sorry" he chuckled a nervous one "My father told me to find a woman to motivate myself" he looked at me amused "Did you have one then Mr. Hade?" I looked at him in my most intimidating one "That is a private question Mr. Steele lets just get to the point" he flinch by the change of my tone.

The meeting end well, Mr. Steele is a polished businessman it may have been the reason why hes business is still standing firm and thats the kind of man I do business with.

"Mr. Hade" My secretary called my attention, Mr. Lind my secretary is knowledgeable in both language and business. I call him Trey.

I looked at him waiting for his words "Your jet is now ready" I sigh, this is again the same old time of the year might as well enjoy it. I nod at him, he was about to grab the door "I might extend this time" he looked at me defeated "yes sir, for how many days may I ask?" "3 days, change my schedule then send me the copy when its done you may go" "yes sir"

This place is wide but still empty, it was longing for you, your scent, your stare.

"Sir, the runway is now ready" I went up grabbed my coat, Kevin following behind me. Lets have this long travel again.

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"I love you" the smile you showed softens my heart, that eyes of yours that reflects the very soul of those words and those lips that gave me that words made me the happiest man alive.

The snow is falling down freezing our body and feet but nothing could stop this heat I am feeling, like a flame was being ignited inside of me.

She had tears in her eyes, I wiped them making her blink, in my mind chanting that I would never give this woman up.

"Sir we would be landing in a few minutes"

I opened my eyes and look at the windows; the city lights flicker in the time of the dark in this same old place, same old me, same old us and same old feelings.

Minutes later I am on my way out to the arrival area "Sir I'll drive you to your place" I handed my hand to him "keys" "but sir-" I glance at his direction "gimme the keys" he is stunned and I didnt mean to do that, he bowed in me and handed the key "sorry sir"

I started walking off but stopped "you can send my things to the place, I just need to be off somewhere" I continued walking off "yes sir!" Theres energy in his voice now

I really wonder if I should stop to that place first which I do every year in this time of the year. Cold air welcomed me like telling me I am here again in this place.

A valet asked for my keys so I gave it to him minutes later my car is here.

"Enjoy the place sir" I stared at him and went to the drivers seat but before I do I saw a wet bonnet in the wheels of my car which made me smile I dont know why "clumsy" is all I could say.

I am now here exploring this beloved country of yours and steered my way out of the airport.