The Rise of The Billionaires;(The Story of Clark Pendleton)

Chapter 2~ The Dying Help

CLARK PENDLETON

Exactly 2 months since dad got into coma,and here i am managing the factory with all.the skills i learned in school. O stop my studies for now and let Jio study first.

Thats the best and only option i can do now,no one will take care of the company since mom is busy accompanying dad in the hospital and i rather save the money first insted of paying mu tuition. The company is in a really bad state,the loan sharks already took their share or should i say the money mu dad borrow.

Some of our investors pull out their investments and we are really short in financial right now,the earnings of the factory can n no longer pay the number of employees we have,so i need to fire some and still compensate them.

I also sell our two vacation house for dad's expenses on the hospital. Also our cars,i just left one car for us to use. Our savings accounts are all used up and some of moms property that she inherits from my grandparents,o also sell them to maintain the company's current status now even if i know that its falling en falling apart.

I know in myself that sooner or later this will all be gone,but i will never stop,even if i fail i will try and try until i am able to bulid my own empire,my family needs me,and i will promise that dad will wake up.

My phone rang while I'm fixing my things ready to leave my office,well my dad's office shouldd i say,i look at the caller ID and it's Robie Cazerez my friend.

"Hey bro,what is it?"i ask. "Remember the friend i told you?about your company,he would like to meet you bro"he said. "really?is he willing to invest?"i ask Robie excitedly. "i don't think so bro,but i think he has something in mind to offer you"he said.

"Ok bro,I'm free tomorrow lunch time at Sigma Restaurant"i said as he hang up on me.

Week ago,Robie told me about a friend he met abrod,he's a billionaire but not that popular though,Robie told him about me and i think he's interested with me now,well i hope he could really help me.

It's 11:15,and i arrived earlier at the Resto,i dont want Robie and his friend will wait for me as i told him to meet at 11:30.

Few minutes passed,i saw Robbie entering and i waved at him from my direction. He walk towards me and at his side a very tall man i think a bit older than us,and i might say he's bgoid looking guy.

I stamd up from my seat and greet them,i offer my hand to Robie's friend and introduce my self. "Hey Rob,you're here"i said and patted gis shoulders. I look to the man beside him, "Hello to you too sir,my name is Clark Pendleton"i said and.offer my hand . "Yes,nice to meet you Mr.Pendleton,by the way I am Theodore Welter,but you can call me Ted"the men says as i gestured them to have a set.

We ordered and our food arrived,we have few talks while eating until our topic went about the business.

"So,Mr. Pendleton-".just call me Clark Ted as i cut him while saying something."Okay Clark,i will go straight to the point,i will not help you with your factory and i don't like that field of business,aside from that it's already a sinking ship"Ted says in a very professional voice.

"What do you mean Ted?i thought you will help me because you want to meet me?"i asked him.

"Yes,i did want to meet you,bit i did not say that i will help your factory"he said,and i look at Robie with a questioning look.

"I have a better offer to you Clark" Ted said..

"Aa-and what is it?"i asked him hesitantly.

"Go back to school,finish your course and i will make you one of the greatest billionaire in the whole nation,you only have 2years Clark,i bet 2 years is easy and it won't take long" Ted said straight to the point.

I am shock of what I've heard and it took me minutes before my brain absorbs what he says,even Robiie looked at me diabelief.

"Are you kidding me Ted?this is not.the right time for me.to study"i told him with slight.sarcastic tone.

"I mean all of it Clark,you don't have to worry,i will take care all of your expencess while your studying including your family",he said.

"But why Ted?what is this all about?"i asked him still cant believe.

"I know its odd Clark,just accept it and let me tell you this,I'm one of the richest billionire in the world though I'm blnot popular...but..I'm dying Clark". Ted said and it maid my jaw drop looking at him same as Robie.

"Our family have these very rare disease Clark,I'm 27 year old my condition is getting worse every year,my doctor says,i only have 6 to 7 years to live in this world",he continued.

"I guess you should accept Ted's offer bro,its a big help,i mean he chose the right person to help,your not greedy like others" Robbie said.

I am still mesmerized of what I'm hearing right now,I'm looking blankly in the table when Ted speak again.

"Tonight,my assistant Larry will come to you and move you to one of my houses in Chicago,everything is settled Clark you just have to say yes".

"Okay Ted i accept it".i said with no hesitation because I've made up my mind.

"Good to hear that,i better get going guys,i have a flight ti catch"Ted said as he stand up in his chair and walk out of the Resto,there outside his driver waiting.