In A Blink...

Chapter 3

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!

"Are you kidding me? .... Wednesday?"

I study the calender, baffled.

"Avu, that's just two days from today...
How are we going to prepare that fast?
You should have called before agreeing....
Of course we'd be coming by Speed Tube if we want to be there on time but...
Ah! I don't know ...
You could have asked you know...
Hmmm, never mind. You got us an important appointment. That's itself is a lot... Oh... Busy?Ok. Catch you later."

I place the phone down.

" Guys, listen to this ... ”

Two pairs of eyes lift their gaze from a laptop and look at me.

" Avu has got us an appointment with her boss. "

  "Huh? What appointment? "
Al raises an eyebrow.

" Regarding the funds! It seems that the guy is a philanthropist ... Might as well give it a shot.” I explain.

“So, when are we meeting him and where? Akku asks.

" Wednesday, at his office. "

" Oh....Wait, what? Prepare in two days? We don't even have a leave that  day! Are you kidding me? "

" Nope, whatever it is get ready. This is probably going to be one of our first sponsor."

" Let's hope it goes well. " she muses.

Two days later

" Can you sit still for a moment?"Akku
tries to stop me as I fidget in my seat.

" Trust me, Im trying! "

She smiles.

"Ok, we've got the main plan. I'll introduce. You'll tell the purpose and we will explain the whole just as Al taught us...."

" And it's all gonna go well. " She completes my words.

" Ash... Calm down. The more excited you get now, the more tensed you well be later. "

I lean back into my seat and stare outside the window of the Speed tube Express.Within an hour , we will be at his office. Here is the next step towards our dream.

" Baby steps we take, only for
A large difference to make."

" Wow... This... Is... Your... Office! " I slightly gasp for air.

" I know... Oh sorry!" She smiles as she let go of me after having engulfed me in a bear hug.

" Whew, ok.  Let's just pray that your boss did not see did not see that through the camera."

They giggle as she leads the way.

" May we come in, sir? " I knock the door and peek inside. From the corner of my eye I can see Avu, motioning us to go in while wishing us luck.

" Yes, please. "

We walk in, cautious and on our guard. The owner of the voice is a young man ,  rubbing his beard as he goes through a file.

" Good morning sir"

  " You  must be... the intern's friends, right? "

"Yes." Akku smiles.

After introducing ourselves ,we take our seats.

" So, how can i help you? "

He sat close to the table, arms crossed, giving us the businessman's smile.
The golden name plate on his table shone, his name ' Cyril Alexander John ' standing out.