Denis left the meeting room shaking hands with the clients, happy with the terms of the contract. This was the second biggest contract Martin Enterprise has achieved in the first quarter of the year. His secretary was following him behind shuffling papers looking for his next meeting venue when they were stopped by his father’s assistant
“Mr. Denis, your father is waiting for you in his room” Mr. Jack informed him keeping his head low in respect, Denis stopped in his track to listen and moved to his secretary inquiring about his schedule
“When is our next meeting?”
“Sir in thirty minutes” Denis nods at him and rubbed his index finger on his chin
“Ask them if we can delay the meeting to some other day or change the time if it has to be done today” Denis gave work to him and motioned him to go back to his office and he headed to his father’s office which was one floor above his.
Exiting the lift, he took a turn to his left where a long straight corridor was brightening with lights, carpet on the floor, and quietness around making the area peaceful.
Denis used his knuckles to knock on the door, hearing come in from inside he unlocked the door and opened it wide before stepping inside, his father Nicholas was sitting on his chair with his uncle Marco and his grandmother Charlotte sitting opposite his desk.
Denis’s forehead creased seeing the presence of all of them, he greeted everyone and stood beside his father’s chair looking at him questioningly
“There are some matters which we want to discuss and they are to be done immediately”
“Derek and Lucas will join us shortly” Marco also took part in the conversation
“I understood when I saw grandma sitting here that matter is necessary” Denis smiled at her which was returned back to him with a warm smile from Charlotte
“Come sit with me and tell me how your meeting went, meanwhile your brothers join us” Charlotte holds his hand and usher him to sit on the chair that was placed in between her and Marco
“It was a success; terms are all as per our requirement and soon the project will start so hoping for the benefits generating soon” Denis fill them with the details of the meeting he just finalized
“You always make me proud” Charlotte tilt her head smiling appreciating her grandson
“Hey, grandma!” Derek her third grandson hurtle toward her and hugged her from behind, she holds his hand that was around her neck and with the other hand took his face in her palm from behind
“My child took you long to reach”
“We were stuck in traffic” Lucas answered her shoving his hand in his pockets
“Shall we sit so can discuss the matter” before their greeting exceeds Nicholas brought attention to the matter they all gathered for
“Sure” Lucas moved and sat on the single couch present there, others joined him
“We are leading in properties for the last three years and am glad you all put your efforts into bringing Martin Enterprise to this success” Charlotte took the lead and initiates the meeting
“But business has rivals and so do we have, I have heard from my sources that our rival company Thomas and Co. are approaching our employees to make us weak and also I have been informed that they might use hackers to hack our systems”
Denis, Lucas, and Derek exchange look with each other, anger could be seen in their eyes and expression
“Denis, you spend more time here, so I am giving you this task to identify if any of our employees have been approached and if yes what benefits were offered, and further then you know how to deal” Charlotte sternly looked at her eldest grandson who nodded his head and assured her that he will manage this issue
“Derek, you have to keep our systems safe, make efforts to save the system from being hacked”
“And Lucas, you have to come up with an idea to give our rival a test of the dirty game they want to play.”
They all nodded at her, while she moves to another topic
“Also, Nicholas, I told you to talk to the management of City Hospital for acquisition. What is the status?”
“I am in talk with them and it will take a couple of weeks more” Nicholas rested his right leg on his left knee informing his mother
“Make it faster” Charlotte took a sip from her drink
“Acquisition of hospital?” her grandson questioned baffled at the information
“Yes, it will be ten years of my daughter and your aunt Adele’s death anniversary, every year I donate money to charity but this year I want to have a hospital for her, she always wanted to be a doctor and serve people” Charlotte wiped the tear from her eyes corner
The room went silent, the grimace on everyone’s faces. Marco stood and took his mother in his arm
“I am fine, thanks. Nicholas, please do this fast.” Charlotte whispered to her son and stood to leave the office, she needed some time alone
The airplane lands at Charles de Gaulle airport and announcements were made to passengers, Abigail and her friends passed through checking taking their suitcases, and walked towards the exit where Sebastien was waiting for them. Concern was evident on their faces.“Abigail?” Abigail was ahead of her group, striding with a poker face, Kimberly called to her but her voice came out as a whisper which Abigail didn’t hear, Kimberly took long steps to match with her steps and hold her hands from the elbow to halt herAbigail turned her head and raised her eyes in question“Are you sure we should in our steps on this land after what Sebastien told?” Abigail shushes her, moving her gaze to other members of her group, signaling them to join, once all gathered in round Abigail spoke to them in a low but the authoritative voice“We have landed, and now there is no going back. The moment plane lands our mission has begun and I am confident we will succeed”“But Abigail if something happens to you
Austin was sitting on a chair around the dark brown desk that was set for doctors in a city hospital, he was reading a file of his patient. Austin is one of the best neurosurgeons in town and his schedule is always packed. He hardly gets time to rest or manage his other work, and by any chance, he gets time he prefers to sit alone and enjoy the quietness or he read his patient’s progress which is criticalAustin was writing down points on his pad to discuss later with his co doctors, he was engrossed in his work when Ethan entered in doctor’s room and kept files on the desk, removing his coat and placing it at the back of his chair he greets Austin who responded by nodding onlyThey both were working not disturbing the peaceful environment when Ethan raised his head from the file and broke the silence by starting the conversation on a topic currently on everyone’s tongue"Did you know the management is deciding to give the hospital for acquisition to a company" Austin drops his pen to
Leo was sitting on his chair, watching the view from his window that was a couple of feet above from floor, and reached to the ceiling. Josephine came holding chopped fruits in a bowl for him.“Honey, I’ve cut fresh fruits for you” giving the bowl in his hand she went to close the windows“Let them open, the view is amazing” Leo took a piece of apple with a fork and bit itJosephine rolled her eyes and returned to sit beside himThey were discussing politics when Zoe’s loud chirp took their attention, without giving them time to turn at her she hugged them from behind tightly“Momma, dada I got the job at Austin’s hospital” releasing them and coming to the front she jumped in happinessThe couple was happy seeing their child cheer“I’m so happy for you sweety” Josephine was proud of her daughter and so Leo“When will Austin be home?” Zoe asked her mother“He said he has gotten free early today so I think he will be home anytime soon” answering her she looked at her husband whose happi
Zoe was holding her shoulder bag’s strip, following Austin in the corridor of the city hospital, she wore jeans on her full sleeves t-shirt, with double strap sandals. Her shoulder-length honey-colored hair covered the sides of her face. She was smiling at every person who passes her keeping her steps on track with her brother who was walking fast.“Zoe” she was waving at a child in a wheelchair when Austin called herZoe shifts her gaze at him where he was gesturing her to come near him when she went close to him, he repeated his lecture which was filled with a warning rather than advice that she listened to all the way from home to here“I told you I will not do any stupidity, if you lectured me one more time, I will call dada” she scowled at him for giving her continuous lecture since he came to know of her appointment at the same hospital as his“I am not giving a lecture to you, I am just informing you of the rules and codes of here” rolling his eyes at her he explained himself“
Abigail and her friends entered into hospital’s center area, their eyes were searching for the way they have to go, reading each plate outside the door Abigail’s eyes fall on the reception desk where a young girl was talking on a callShe nudged Chloe and walked slowly to the receptionist, girl smiled at her and asked for a few minutes using her fingers, Abigail nods to her and start looking at her surroundingThe city hospital was built on a large area and has all updated equipment, they work hard to maintain their service and make sure their patient left the hospital healthy and satisfied“Hello, how may I help you?” getting free from the call, the girl asked her in a sweet and soft voice“Yes please, today is my first day here as a doctor and I don’t know where I have to report. Can you guide me” Kimberly and Chloe were at vending machine picking chips and chocolates for them to eat later“Oh sure” the girl called another girl and ask her to take them to the office of the managerT
Blake was working on his laptop when he heard the voices of girls, locking the screen he went out to meet them“Hey you all left early today” Blake’s attire was rough“You were sleeping, we didn’t want to disturb you,” Chloe said to him while beating the coffee for them in a cup“One for me also” Blake requested her“How many you had in today?” Abigail asked him, munching snacks that Blake had left“Just 4”“I don’t understand why we have so quirky people” Chloe scoffed, while all others laughed at her“Hey everyone” They all were busy talking when Dylan entered the house and joined them“Hey Dylan, Chloe says we have quirky people which includes you as well” Blake wrapped his hand on Dylan’s shoulder and said with an evil smile on his face“I didn’t mean that” Chloe tried to defend“Oh yes, Chloe we know what you mean” Kimberly also took part in Blake’s game,Dylan shook his head smiling, Chloe always gets caught in their web“Blake, do you want your coffee or not” when she saw them
Charles was resting his back with the bed crown, his eyes were closed, and clasped Adele’s hand. He opened his eyes which were red due to the fight with himself, moving his gaze to Adele, who was sleeping peacefully for ten years. He smiled softly, Abigail was just like her mother, same hair and face, except the eyes that she got from him. “Do you know our daughter is a young lady now, my friends were saying to me today, we should marry her to a decent and handsome man” he starts talking with his wife. “Adele, she reminds me of you, the way she smiles, she pouts. It seems like you are standing in front of me” a tear escaped his eyes. “I am missing her, when only a few days have passed, she has gone to her training. I was not happy but then I remembered how you wanted to be a doctor.” Wiping the tears from his cheeks he was sharing his loneliness with her “Wake up love, I want to listen to you, you are hearing to me for ten years but making me wait for yours. You should realize the
Sun was already up and was shining brightly, Austin was running in the park near his house, it was his daily routine to start his day with the morning running, it helps him in relieving his anxiety or lose his tensed muscles.Air pods in his ear, he was running looking straight breathing heavily. Loud music cut him off from his surrounding, but the sudden call made him abruptly stop. Shoving out the phone from his trousers pocket, he checked the caller’s identity.He took deep breaths before accepting the call.“What is it?” listening to his heavy voice, the person on call immediately responded.“Our suggestion has been accepted.” Austin smiled at the news.“That’s great. So, when we have to go there.” He asked the person on call.“Today, before twelve noon.” Austin nods at the time he has to reach his destination.“Okay”“Are you in the park?” The person asked him.“Yeah, but I think it’s enough for today. Some stress is already released after listening to your call” Austin starts to