Chapter 2 THE MEETING

SOPHIA'S POV

'what's the meaning of this?' I question the young dude approaching me... All this good for nothing dudes, that can't drive properly, am sure it's a birthday gift!

Well, it all started after I left my working place, sorry, my former working place; while strolling home, this young man almost knock me down.... But after he walks out of his car, damn, his not handsome but hot! Lolz...

He's stare at me is cold and his eyes hold no expression. "Am sorry!" He apologies like a puppet and turns back to his car.

What?... Just like that?...... This dude have got to be kidding!

'Dont you think it's quite too early to drink? So if I wasn't looking, you would have knocked me down and just say sorry like a demoted robot?' I ask while walking after him, but maintaining few steps away, because I feel too small; he might kick me out!

"Watch your words, Whatever you are called by! Like I stated earlier, am sorry! So you better walk out!" He says in a strident tone and before I could say anymore, he enter his flashy sport car and zoom, his off!

Staring at the yellow sport car until it's out of sight... I recall the scene, he's so rude and an ass. But well, his beautiful! No mistake, Shakespeare prefers beautiful for such good looking man. And his suit looks great on him too!

ZACK'S POV

Immediately, I walk into the board room with my personal secretary, everyone stood; all looking smart in their well ironed suits and knotted ties. I stare around to ensure no one is missing, before sitting and everyone sit on their chairs too.

'Mr. Alex, you may proceed!' Relaxing well on the chair, as my gaze remains on Mr. Alex as he walks out of his position, holding tight to his files.

"We have two issues on ground to be discussed. In the files in front of you, is a copy of what am about to talk on.... I will first start with the threat! Right now, we are having less demands on our sells, making the other companies have a bigger advantage, especially the K.N.O.W.S LIMITED.

I came up with an idea; if we are to increase the quality of our products without tempering with the prices. I bet, it's gonna work like magic! We need to add at least 2% more and see how it goes." Mr. Alex pauses with a reassuring smile, while examining everyone for an objections but got none, so I made the move.

'Mr. Alex, I have a question! Don't you think it's gonna need more money?' I ask; dramatically playing with my pen on the wide wooden - squared desk, just to look or should I say to show more seriousness.

"I thought of that too and that's why I made research for companies that will supply us with the raw materials, but base on a lower price. I got two! One with lesser price and the other, the same price with our suppliers but with higher supply of raw materials." Mr. Alex replies; showing the pictures of the companies in the big screen on the wall.

'Interesting, but pray it works! You know how much I hate nonsense!.... If anyone opposes to this idea; you are free to work on it privately and summit to the board on our next meeting. Mr. Alex you can commence with the next issue!'

With a grin, Mr. Alex stretches his suit and turn to the big screen. "Yes sir!.... This organization on the screen is ESTHER'S COSMESTIC COLLECTIONS is going bankrupt and need companies to buy their share and their worth is so affordable." He stops; cleans his sweaty face, even with the air condition on, then he continues, "I was wondering, if we buy all their shares, probably 70% of which they have no choice than to accept. We will advertise their products and since we are one of the popular companies, it won't be a problem to get the public attention. We could gain alot while still operating with their name since we can't fully go into cosmetics.... And you don't have to worry, I have also make enquires to prove the cosmetics are good, witnesses who confirmed to me." Mr. Alex exhales heavily as he finishes.

'Am really impress! You amaze me! I will give ur second suggestion some thoughts but you are free to make documents for partnership, so once I accept, the signing of the documents won't be delayed... You may have your seat now!' Other members applus him; as he walks back to his seat, close to Mrs. Jones.

'I need everyone of you to take this organization's growth serious! Like Mr. Alex, whose always on the look out for the betterment of the company.... This meeting is over and Mrs. Jonas I need to see you in my office in the next 20mins, with the documents I asked you to prepare for me.' Walking out, while others clears the table, I turn left to my office direction.

Sigh! What's Simon doing over there?

Simon sees me and pretends; the female stuff on the other hand, rushes back to her work. "Hey big bro, what took you so long to get here? You know, I wanted to drive over to your house, to pick you up, myself." He follows me to my office! I spot Simon unknown to him; signaling the cleaner to meet him up later.

What an asshole he is!

Simon is a cool guy, with less temper than I am! He's more like a junior brother, who loves teasing and sticking his nose in my personal life. In fact, he knows all of me! I have too, grown fond of him, that made the press calling me a suspected homosexual, a year ago, but thank God for his dad, Mr. Davis, who came out to sue some of the gossip sites.

Irrespective of the fact that Simon is an ass, his also good with advice, sometimes, lol. His rich too but works with my company because his dad, thinks his too small to run a business. And I agree with him!.... I thing about Simon is the fact that he loves ladies and and his clothing. Today, his in a blue and white stripe polo shirt with a pair jeans and sneakers.

'I almost ran a girl over! I had to apologize and she started acting like a bitch, that she is!' Simon's got a smirk and ain't saying a word. 'What's up man, why that face?' I ask while sitting down.

"Finally, he talked with someone new and ain't his worker or a sex worker!" Simon chuckles; sitting on a sofa opposite my desk, with one leg cross to the other.

Son of a bitch!

'Here he goes! What's he driving this conversation to?' I mumble.

"You should try humming it! Because don't know what a whisper is. You don't have a person life, it's always about shouting and commanding!" Simon says and leaves for the door.

I will kill that boy!

CHARLOTTE'S POV

It's over three weeks now, I've not heard from Sophia and she snubs text sometimes. I wonder how she's faring and it scares me.

"Hello dear, good afternoon!" Sophia yawns in the background.

'How are you?' It's been a while I heard from you! I had to call!'

"Yeah, so sorry! I've been so busy with things. My rent is gonna expire soon and I still haven't gotten the money for it. You know I have to work hard at the new coffee shop!" She replies!

'Are you chanced to go shopping this noon?... And don't worry, bills on me. But don't pick too much!' I hear a laugh in the background.

"I've got a night shift, so I'd be ready in the next 20mins!" Sophia says before I hang up.