Chapter 12
STEWART'S ENTERPRISE
A board meeting is going to take place in conference room in Stewart's enterprise between investors and shareholders,They are talking about how to improve the business sector of the company......
Mr Morgan Stewart checked his wrist watch again for the time and sighed...
His eyes scanned the large table, everyone is complete,all the shareholders, investors including his best friend,Donald Martin who also as his own company but had to be present because Morgan is his friend.......
But someone who is very much important in this meeting is missing,..... without the person the meeting can't commence.... because this meeting is about him after all....
His name is......
The door burst open and he took long strides in, like he always do, believe me he loves making an entrance.....
He walked straight to his designed seat,next to Morgan's
"Louis"Morgan greeted him with a nod
"Sorry,I'm late,i wouldn't miss it for the world their friend"Louis Smith,The CEO of Smith's Construction replied with a smile...
The both men as their own proudness,their attitude is uncalled for...
Morgan can do anything possible for his business even if he can sell his life for it even though it sounds ridiculous....
Morgan will have not want to partner with Louis company but he had to ignoring his ego.....
His aim is to reach the number one in the ranking of USA chart that is why he wants to partner with Louis...
"Friend my foot"Donald muttered with a scoff underneath his breath....
Morgan nodded with a smile...He turned back to face the others shareholders and investors and nodded....
"Let's proceed"Morgan said
His assistant stood up and stepped forward passing a file around before connecting his laptop to the projector....
She turned to Morgan and signaled everything is fine..... Morgan cleared his throat and started...
"Last month we launched a new product to the market,it was successful but there's is a small problem.... please check the files given to you by Juliet"he said
Everyone took the file in front of them and started flipping trough the pages....a serious frown appeared on their foreheads....
"The graphical default setting is not working well as it's supposed to"he continued talking...
Some of the shareholders and investors listened quietly as he is talking while some are whispering among themselves.... while Louis watched everyone quietly...
"Currently speaking,The team is working on it and has declared with a solution for the problem but it's gonna take just Three weeks to correct the mistake"he concluded
He looked around, everyone is deliberating about the issues....
"Mr Stewart,i think the three weeks is quite good enough for the issues but we have already launched the product and it is already on sale"one of the shareholders said
"That's not a problem,we have redraw them from the market....they are no longer on sale until modification are made"Morgan said
Everyone nodded in affirmation,then the murmuring stopped.....
"I guess everyone agrees with my decision"Morgan said
His eyes glanced around,they are all nodding in agreement......he smiled and sighed...
"Alright, since we have come to an agreement..... that's going to be the end of today's meeting" he said
Juliet stepped forward and disconnected the laptop from the projector,she went over to his side and gathered his files....
Just when he was about to get up, Alexander,a shareholders in the company,cleared his throat... Morgan sat down.... none of the shareholders and investors moved....
"I have an issue bothering me"Alexander said
Morgan exchanged looks with Louis and released a sigh...he already knew what Alexander wants to has to say...
"Since you said you want to partner with Smith's Construction, what are the things for exchange,or is there not"
Alexander looked around,as if he is waiting for someone to support his words....
"Yes, Mr Stewart, Mr Alexander is right,so we can know if we are on the safer side"
Alexander turned to face Morgan with a smile, Morgan clenched his fist....
From the corner of his eyes,he saw Donald telling him to calm down....
"Well,for the exchange is personal and i assure you, it's not going to affect the company"Morgan explained
Alexander scoffed and adjusted on his chair,he rest his arm on the table.....
"Because partnering with a construction company when this company deals only in making products of many kinds"
Morgan didn't say anything but kept on looking at Alexander directly.....
"After all,we all here also have shares and have invested a lot here"Alexander said
"What I'm doing is for this company, but it's not going to affect the growth after all,this is my company"Morgan said.....
He sprint up from chair leaving no room for any other suggestions, knocking his chair off in the process.....
"This conclude today's meeting"He said walking out of the room, fuming in anger.......
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"Morgan"
Louis called him when he was few steps away from the meeting room,Morgan stopped and Louis walked towards him....
"I want to talk to you about the lunch at your house"Louis said
"Ohh..... that's...."Morgan stopped talking when he saw Alexander walking towards them....
Alexander walked past them, sending them a deadly glare....but Morgan ignored him....
"That's true"
Louis nodded...
"I just want to make sure you didn't not forget about it because my wife is really anticipating about that day"Louis asked
"That's nice of her, it's very important,i can't forget that day for any other thing"Morgan said laughing
"I hope everything is set, because i don't want anything to affect our plans"Louis said..
"Sure, everything is ok, there is no cause for alarm"Morgan Said grinning
"Ohh, that is good, very good"Louis said smiling...
Morgan smirked satisfactory.....
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Immediately, After Morgan bade Mr Louis good bye,he settled down thinking of signing some flies,Donald entered Morgan's office taking Morgan by surprise.....
"Ohh my goodness, Donald, you took me by surprise"Morgan held his chest in demonstration....
"I did"Donald sighed sitting down opposite him
The way Morgan is talking, you would never know that he is very playful......
He and Donald has been friends for long, like since high school....
Morgan is playful but when it's comes to business,he is harsh but no one knows why he is harsh with his family too...
Everyone wonders how Donald had to put up with his attitude but let's say Donald only have that boldness to face him....
"Did you want me to have hypertension because of this childish attitude"He said faking a frown...
"You will only have hypertension when you regret all of this"Donald said bluntly,"you are the one being childish here"
"Donald,why are you talking like this"he said staring at Donald with full attention...
"Do you still want to carry on with this plan of yours"Donald asked
"Yes of course, that's is the best way"Morgan said removing his eyes away from Donald
"After what happened two years ago,huh, Morgan,be thoughtful for once"
"I'm doing the best, you know Donald"
"I doubt i do"Donald shakes his head
"Have you ever thought about anything but yourself"Donald asked
"Yes,my company......
"Must your company be the first, what about your family"
"Yes,my family too is part of it,I'm doing this because of them"Morgan shrugged
"No, check if you are doing it for them"Donald said standing up walking towards the door..
"And where are you going"
"Where you possibly sent me to"Donald said with sarcasm
"I don't know why you are acting like this"he said
"I'm not sure if you are going to know, because your brain is down the drain"
"Ok,i get it,are you going to be available tonight,so we could hang out"Morgan came out with a suggestion...
"Noo, thank you,i will pass,till you have gotten your senses back,then probably then i be thinking of hanging out with you again"Donald said turning the knob...
"Donald"Morgan called after him as he walked out of his office.......
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East high school
Still Lunch hour......
"What is going on between both of you"Ivy asked both of them
"What is that supposed to mean"Mabel asked
"The both of you looks like something is going on between you too"ivy explained further
"Nothing,is going on between the both of us"David said
"Hmmmm"Ivy said looking at them suspiciously
"Or do you want there should be"David asked smirking
"What a question"Ivy scoffed
"Why did you ask"Alexis asked Ivy
"I noticed some movement between the two of them"Ivy said
"Really, what is that"Mabel asked
"I saw both of you on Saturday at the front of Daisy library"Ivy said
"Hmmmm, that's deep"Mabel said acting like she is thinking about something
"Or you are spying on them"Davina asked
"me spying on them"Ivy repeated
"We are just Friends that's all"Malia said
"I was passing by,"she continued,"i asked because You too seems close"Ivy said shrugging
"Yes,else don't you like your friend to be happy"Davina asked
"I do but......"Ivy said but got interrupted by Davina
"But what"Davina asked frowning
"I want........"
The bell rang for lunch time over,not allowing ivy to talk....
"We should go to the class"Ivy suggested,"we will continue later"
"Their is nothing to talk about later"Davina said standing up walking out of the cafeteria...
"Hmmmm...."Ivy said
"We shall see about this if it's what I'm thinking about"Ivy thought following them......
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The Martin's Resident
Their house is a beautiful house among others living in the estate.....
A two storey building and beautifully white painted including the fence and the gate....
The house could be described as a beautiful luxury....a water fall is in the middle of the house too...
A large swimming pool was right at the center with chairs by the left and also in the portico too....
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The family of three,father mother and their son, Kelly are having their dinner..
The three of them focused on their food with full attention....
After some minutes, Donald wiped his mouth with a wiper, and broke the silence....
"How are you, Kelly"Donald asked his son
Kelly dropped his fork and drank his juice before replying...
"Just go straight to the point,dad"he said laughing
"Now, you just spoiled the fun, tch tch"Donald said laughing with them....
"My son is no longer a baby"his mum,Diana said
"Thanks mum"he smirked at his dad
Kelly is only open to his family and Malia and Isabel, surprised huh....only these people are the one that see his cute smile....
He is friendly and carefree, but only to limited people....
"Ohhh,i can't wait for you to have a girlfriend"Donald said laughing
"Not again,dad"Kelly said smiling
"But ......"
"You wanted to say something dad"Kelly interrupted him
"Don't tell me,a whole Kelly who is a big boy is shy and just avoid my question"his dad mimicking his voice....
"Donald, leave him alone"his mum said laughing together with them
"Okay,i surrender"his dad raised his hands in surrender......
"Uhh hmm, what about Malia"his dad asked seriously
"Well,she is fine, that is what I can say now"Kelly said
"I feel for the girl,poor baby"his mum sighed
"I want you to make sure she is always ok" he said
"From now on i want you to watch her like an hidden guard"his dad continued
"Hope no problem"Kelly asked worriedly
"For now,yes but soon i don't know what could happen because a lot will soon uncover"
"But whatever thing that may want to happen,watch over her,I'm counting on you"his dad added tapping his Shoulder
"I will dad,trust me"Kelly assured his dad
"So much for a little girl"his mum almost tearing up
"Ladies,are too emotional and too soft, what do you think"his dad said staring at his wife coming back to his playful attitude.....
"Hmmm,i don't think so"Kelly said
"Like mother like son"his dad said
"Tell me you are jealous"his mom said
"Nahhh,I'm a man,so tell me who is the girl"his dad asked
"Which girl"Kelly asked
"The girl you took too much time to check out,to know their character,you know"his dad narrowed his eyes at Kelly.
"Dad....."Kelly shouted..
His mum and dad laughed at his facial expression.....
"You know what..... good night"Kelly stood up and ran to his room...... while his parents continued to laugh..