Tamed

Chapter 13.

.....3 years later.....

LUCAS

"Get me the Hastings file, Nina." I say over the intercom to my assistant.

"Yes, Sir." She responds immediately. Few minutes later, a knock sounds on my door.

"Come in." I say. I know it's Nina so I just allow her in. It's not any of the guys; they barge in; they don't knock. I have really crazy friends. Well, it's only fair because I do the same to them. I remember barging in on André and Sophia making out; he threw his shoe at me that instant. It's actually hilarious, thinking about it now.

"Here it is, Sir." She says, handing the requested file over to me.

"Thank you." I say at her and immediately start going through it.

"You can go." I say, when I notice her figure still hovering above me.

"Actually, Sir. There is something I need to talk to you about." She says, hesitating a little while her voice comes off shaky.

"Relax, Nina. We went to high school together." I say to her. Yeah, that's true but she was my junior.

"And please, sit." She nods her head and does as instructed.

"There's a situation at home. My mom is really sick and she needs me by her side. Her condition worsened and she just got admitted to the hospital today." She says, looking down.

"You want a break?" I ask her.

"Yes, Sir." She says. I give it a thought, I need her around but her mom is more important at this moment.

"Alright. You have till Monday." Today is Wednesday, so I can survive. Right?

"Thank you, Sir." She says, smiling.

"You are welcome." She stands up and takes her leave.

I focus my attention back on the Hastings file, reading through and highlighting important parts. I really need to get the details right fot their wedding jewellery. They want it custom made.

My phone rings and I take a peek at it to see mom calling. I snicker a little, knowing I can't miss her call even if I am busy. Forget about the sentiments involved in this matter, I know her so much, she will blast my phone with calls till I pick up and she won't fail to rant about it. So picking it is basically killing two unwanted birds with one stone.

"Hello, mum." I say.

"Darling, I got your gift and your wishes. Thank you." She sounds very cheerful. I am glad.

"Anything to keep your smile from faltering. Happy birthday, once more."

"Thank you. You are the best son." She says, chuckling.

"I am your only son, duhh." I respond to her.

"Whatever. Hope you're coming for the celebrations this evening?" She asks.

"Sure."

"You missed my 59th, even though it is justified. You can't miss my 60th." I was on a business trip during that time and I could not fly back for the birthday due to the terrible weather which was very weird, considering the time of the year.

"I know." Just as I respond, the door to my office opens, revealing my dad. I guess I left him out on my earlier list of people who don't knock. Well, throw in Goiai and mom and the list is complete. There used to be one more person who could enter at freewill but still gives me the courtesy of knocking. I immediately divert my thoughts from her. Not today.