A Silver Lining (#Wattys2018)

Chapter 34|Star inc

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Song: Chasing cars by Snow patrol

Quote: "You will never be free, until you free yourself, of the prison of false thoughts".
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Today is Friday, and it is first time I will be stepping into PAIGE LTD since my two weeks suspension.
To say the least, I am happy. I am happy to be here, and without doubt I have missed coming to work in PAIGE LTD.

As regards today, its not a surprise that I woke up extra early, which Jason did not appreciate. I was able to get both myself and Jason fully dressed before the clock struck seven.

I was in the kitchen, trying to cook a quick meal that will serve as both breakfast,(for me and Jason) and lunch for only Jason. I heard the front door open and from Jason's excited squeal, I deduced that it was none other than Asiwaju.

He ambled into the kitchen, and pressed a quick kiss on my exposed shoulder. I returned the gesture, with my lips on his, and an unequaled fervor. He smiled against my lips, as soon as we stopped kissing. He made a offer of taking Jason to school.

I guess you know what I did next.

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Through my communication with Williams (before we stopped talking) and Pamela, I got to know that our partner in the 'works project is Star inc. PAIGE LTD, is having another meeting today with Star inc, and from Pamela's analysis, it is the fourth meeting since the project was kick started.

I met with Mr jide on my way to the conference room. Considering the fact that I was super early to work, I stopped so we could have a heart fulfilling discussion. He expressed his sadness upon seeing me again, and I didn't break my smile, as I reminded him of my indispensability, unlike him who is struggling to control his foolishness and a department in PAIGE LTD.

Our discussion did not extend much, as we went our separate ways, having said bits from our hearts.

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Before the arrival of our partners from Star inc, we were gathered in the conference room, awaiting a speech from Mr Phil.

Of course, I saw Mr Phil before the meeting and he was pleased to see me. He repeated his warning on my tardiness, and asked with a bewildered look why I was moping at him. Then, he brought a pile of files, asking me to sit and go through them. Playfully accusing me, of dumping most of the work on Pamela. As I went through the files, seated in his office, my shoulders relaxed and my heart rate returned to normal... I was expecting a sack letter.

Our gathering this morning, is solely centered on Asiwaju, who looked amused throughout the whole proceeding. Mallam Yusuf, made an opening prayer and Mr Phil delved on the story of a crumbling company and an economic messiah.

Though we laughed at his tactical means of turning the whole thing into a fairy tale, we didn't miss the logic behind it. Asiwaju, ambled into our lives, most importantly PAIGE LTD, and assisted us. I was sure that the mark and path, he made in PAIGE LTD, cannot be forgotten.

He laughed all through our compliments and well wishes for him. He downplayed his effort and reminded us, that it was teamwork. Teamwork has brought us thus far. Then he dropped the bomb on how, his ten months contract was coming to an end, and how he was feeling sad, he even joked about how he had never really mastered the art of detaching himself emotionally with the various companies, he worked with.

Has it been ten months since Jason met his biological father? Time travels so fast!

We did not hesitate in describing our displeasure at this disclosure. Asiwaju, came and opened our eyes, to place were seeing, but wasn't looking at. In the short span of his stay, we were able to snag a big project like this. In my stay in PAIGE LTD, i'd never imagine we would be to partner with companies as outstanding as mills enterprises and even Star inc.

Mr Phil ended the gathering, sniffing, and declaring his intentions of naming the project after Asiwaju. Our acceptance was unanimous. Even Asiwaju could not change our minds, on this issue.

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Myself and Pamela, was rushing into the conference room, making some last minute arrangements to the impending meeting with representative from star inc, and we found Williams inside. He too was double checking some things.

We hadn't gotten a chance to talk since I resumed this morning, from the gathering held in appreciation of Asiwaju and now this meeting, but I was glad. My suspicions were still strong concerning him, despite Asiwaju's explanation and when he flashed a pearly smile at me, I acted like I didn't see it.

I knew that when I got the information about our partnership with Star inc, my displeasure was great, but I couldn't escape it. So I cheered myself, repeating the mantra, that I had no reason to fear or feel guilty.

The board members of PAIGE LTD walked in, and the representative from Star inc followed suit. When I saw him, I knew that I had prepared my mind and not my emotions.

David Gold, the acting CEO of STAR INC. He was taller than I the last time we saw, his shoulders too were broad. Gone was the skin cut he favored, he was spotting a low cut that had tiny dreads in it. He was always dark skinned, but now, he appeared lighter. I did not miss, his wide smile and the crinkle of his dark eyes.

David wasn't stunningly handsome, before and even now. But you can't look at his round face, wide smile and pointed nose and deny that he is good looking.
He was dressed in a demure yellow suit and his shoes, gleamed with lustre and expensiveness.

We were all standing, and when I saw the shadow of a person follow his movement, my assumption was on his father, Mr Peter Gold.

I remember him as a short man, easily irritated man, who found luck in life, with an good son and a loving wife. Mr peter Gold, was by no means a hard man, but it could not be argued that he was a hard worker. The testimony of this, laid in his company, Star inc, who has been doing outstandingly well, since it was founded. Its funny how, I never imagined him, or David as the CEO of a company.

We were about taking our seats, and Mr Phil asked greeted us with a good morning and how were doing, the general response was fine, except for one singular voice that responded with a lavish answer. Splendid.

The reply came from the person, I had previously assumed was david's father, mr Peter Gold. My assumptions was proven wrong, when she walked forward. It was David's fiancee...... Evelyn Adams.

Why am I not surprised?

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Am super excited that after every thing, we have finally discover who Evelyn is.

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