Playing With Fire & Ice

34

Waking up I groan softly feeling the pillow underneath my head Furrowing my eyebrows together, I open my eyes sighing when I see my bed room ceiling.

I was back from my vacation and I wanted to go back. That bastard Maximo hadn't bothered Sean or I the rest of our stay but I don't think he's done with us yet. 

Getting out of bed, I walk over to my closet grabbing a set of underwear I go to the bathroom across the hall. Taking a quick shower, I get ready for my first day of work since I've been back home.

Dressing in a beige colored pants suit, I grab my my phone, keys and wallet I strap on my flats before I head out of the room. Seeing dad on the couch, "Hey dad." I say smiling. "Who are you? What are you doing in here?" He said as he stood up to his full size. Sighing, "I'll be going. Have a good day. I love you." I mumbled as I make my way down to my car. "Watch him please." I tell the driver.

"Yes ma'am." He said as I get in my car. Driving off to my company, I stop and get some coffee and a bagel from a café. Pulling along the curb I get out going up to my office. "Hello Ms. Young. How was your vacation?" Stacy asked as she walked behind me.

"It was great a little troublesome but good. Now get me up to date on what has been happening. As far as how profits are coming, any one been fired or hired, things like that." I say wearing a blank face as I take a seat in my chairs.

"Okay the lounge has been booming in both profit and sales bringing in almost half a million in revenue. Insurance department is doing far better since I promoted Jerry Jones to the head. No has been complaining, we have sold more isurance in the past two weeks than a month with the old head of insurance. Realty is up by 10%. It's been slightly hard for them to get clients but they are making up for. The publishing business is doing extremely well. The last two months that have sold nearly a million books both electronics and print format. The fashion and modeling business is having another fashion show and they have requested you join in the walk.

Unfornately the media somehow got a hold that you had a stroke. The PR team did their best but the information was leaked. So we've had some smaller companies calling asking to set up meeting to buy us out. Also multiple companies want to be bought specifically by you." Stacy explained to me.

"This is great. Tell fashion that I'll walk this time since I couldn't do it last time. Set up a press conference to address these fools who think they can out buy me. Also set up a meeting with those that want me to buy them. Have you handled any files and reports?" I asked Stacy as she stood up.

"Yes ma'am. They are organized in alphabetical order just how you like them. I also had the janitor clean your office to prevent dust build up." Stacy smiled and I nodded impressed.

"I appreciate it alot Stacy with you handling the company this last few months. I'm proud of you." I say as I pat her back approvingly as I give her a light smile. "You are welcome ma'am." She said.

"Come by my office before you leave today." I say to her before she leaves. Settling down in my chair, I turn on my computer quickly going through my emails.

Stopping when I see multiple emails from people saying they want to buy my company since apparently I'm too weak to do so. "Ma'am the press conference is to be held outside the building in a hour. Is that alright?" Stacy said as she poked her head inside my office. "Great did you already set everything up?" I ask her. "Getting to it right now." She said. "Okay I'm going to check and see how the new head of insurance is doing." I say as I stand leaving my office.

Going to the elevator I press the button for the third floor. Hearing a phone going off, I smile as it is Sean calling.

"Hey sassquatch. What is going on?" I asked chuckling. "Nothing much bummy. I just wanted to call you to check in on you. So how are you doing today?" Sean said. "Good. Since I've been gone my personal assistant has really been taking care of the place. I'm thinking she could probably be my successor." I say to him a I look at my nails.

"Really. She did that good." Sean said. "Yeah. She gave me all the reports since I've been out of commission, doing my paperwork and filing it properly, she read my emails to me, informing me on all things in my company, hired a new head of insurance since the last one was a pervy old leady, hell she even kept my office clean for me." I say through the reciever. "Damn she probably should be your succesor." Sean said and I coucl practically hear his smile.

"I have to go I'll call you on my lunch break." I say to him as I hang up. Reaching the Insurance floor, I step out putting on my blank face. Seeing almost everyone moving about filing claims, with clients or even making reports. "Where is the new head of insurance?" I asked someone passing by. "In his office making a report ma'am." They say and I nod before I make my way to his office. Walking inside without knocking I spot Jerry was in his computer.

"Hello Jerry." I say to him catching his attention. "Hello. Ms. Young what brings you down here?" He asks. "Oh nothing just wanted to tell you to keep up the good work. And if I find out your being a perv you will be terminated." I say before walking out. Heading down to the lobby seeing paparazzi taking their seats in front of the podium.

Releasing a breath, I go outside nodding to them as they start asking questions. Holding up my hand to silence them, "One at a time is my request." I say firmly to them as I see the numerous TV cameras.

"Ms. Young is it true that you had a strock and was out of commission for months?" A lady yells out. "Yes. It's true." I respond.

"Are you aware of the numerous CEO's wanting to come for your business?"

"I'm well aware of what they want and who they are. They forget who I am." I say glancing to the camera.

"Ms. Young there is a rumor that you and Sean Wylder are spending more time together?"

"That is heresay. Now I have something to say and this will end thiscconference. These camerad reach national level correct." I say. I see all the camera men nod.

"To anyone out there in the United States, Italy, or anywhere else want to try and put me out of business. Give it your all because I will demolish you if you slip up. That is all." I say as I narrow my eyes glaring at the camera.