NEW YORK CITY:Meanwhile in New York Gideon and Judy were at the cafe behind the office having lunch. They walked in after Gideon offered to pay for Judy's lunch that day because they've been having series of business meetings all through. Judy placed her phone opposite Gideon and was checking the menu card the waiter handed over to her. "I'll have the usual. " Gideon told the waiter who nodded with a smile. Lately, Gideon had been having his lunch daily at the cafe making Frankie his chef feeling unwanted most of the time. As far as Frankie was concerned, his pay kept coming. Soon, Judy and Gideon were having lunch and conversing. Gideon was having orange juice and burger while Judy was having potato chips and egg sauce. "Will that be all you'll have as lunch? " Judy questioned Gideon pointing at his meal. He smiled and nodded. "Come on, That's a mere snack. " Judy said. "I am okay Judy. " he told her. "If you say so. " she replied and continued eating. "So tomorrow, I'll t
"So the report we will be sending to Stephen Wales will bear just your signature right? " Judy asked Gideon in an attempt to seek for clarification on the business document he had ask her to draft. They had been working on trying to secure a partnership with Wale's club. "Yes just my signature will do Judy. " said Gideon. "The General manager's signature is not necessary. Just the Chief Executive Officer's which is mine. " Gideon admonished. Judy was seated on the sofa in Gideon's office with her legs crossed. She nodded. She held a pen with one hand and a file containing some documents in the other hand. "I think that'll will be all sir. " she said."I'll draft the document right away and bring it to you for review. Also isthere any other thing else you'll need Sir?” She inquired. "Nothing Judy. Please get to work. Remember, we need it urgently. said Gideon. "You can trust me sir " replied Judy with a smile. Gideon returned the smile. Judy had been working really hard these few
The snow was falling, it was a cold morning and little Gideon ran to the living room. He was the first to wake up that morning. Last night which was Christmas Eve, he had prayed to Santa to fix his family. Nanny Grace walked pass the living room and saw little Gideon admiring the well decorated Christmas tree. Poor Gideon she thought as there were no gifts below the giant Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Romero could not get Christmas gifts for the boy? Little Gideon’s nanny Grace an elderly woman of about fifty asked herself. She went back to her room and came back hiding a package behind her. “Merry Christmas Romero junior.” She whispered from behind. He turned around, gave a cheerful smile and said “Merry Christmas Nanny.” He sat facing her. “I have a gift for you Romero.” She said handing him a small package. “I know its small but it will contain large beautiful things.” She had told him. “Don’t worry Romero. I am sure your parents have something special for you. Let them come down fi
CHICAGO:Emma had been writing a lot lately. Writing constituted one of her hobbies and she cherished it because it gave her the liberty to create characters and manipulate fate. As a teenager, she would write poems and fictions and Pearl her mother always loved her writings. She stopped writing few years ago and would blame her schedule. Now that she had moved to Chicago and was leading a new life, she had been writing whenever she got the chance. As she lay of her bed thinking of words that will rhyme, she decided to read out the content to herself. She loves reading out loud to herself as her content take the first person in narration and it was almost as if she was speaking to herself. She was writing a poem and she titled it 'YOU DON'T NEED ANY MOTIVATION. ' She began reading it out loud to herself. ************************************""""""""***** Do you need to be reminded of how prominent success is to your career? Do you need to be lectured on the concept of personal gro
Emma quickly got up and took few steps backward from Sam. Sam kissed her and she didn't see it coming. She was surprised and somewhat furious. She wanted to yell at him for the act but she caught a glance at his shivering body, his sore eyes and rough hair and felt pity for him instead. However, it was not an excuse for him to kiss her like that. She thought. She stared at him intently and he was rubbing his palms vigorously. He must be sorry she thought or probably afraid of what her reaction will birth. "I am very sorry Emma. " he said shaking his head indicating he was truly sorry. "I didn't mean to… I… " he said and instantly remained silent. "Leave Sam. " Emma blurted. "What? I.. " Sam was saying. "I said leave Sam. " Emma said again. He nodded and said "Fine I'll go but I am deeply sorry. " He went for the door and was still apologizing while Emma followed him and slammed her door after he got out. She went back, fell on her bed staring at the ceiling in confusion. Sam just
NEW YORK CITY:Gideon sat in the conference hall alongside Judy. He was expecting Stephen Wales and his legal team. He had a deal to strike that morning. Judy had earlier drafted a document containing a proposal and the contract rights which was signed by Gideon. If the contract works, Wales will be supplying whiskey to Gideon’s bar and Wales whiskey will place Gideon’s business in a high place because the brand is popular and associated with the rich and classy in New York. Gideon was tensed and Judy could sense it. She knew how important the contract is to him and she prays it clicks so they’ll get to celebrate and she will love to see Gideon happy. She was tensed too. "Everything will be fine sir." Judy assured Gideon who gave a dry smile. Shortly later, Gideon’s messenger hurriedly walked into the conference hall. "Stephen Wales and his team are here." he announced. "Show them in. " Gideon said and sat up properly clearing his throat loudly while rubbing his palms together. Stephe
FLASHBACK:Little Gideon woke up and made his way to the kitchen. At nine, he was used to making his own tea then he'll proceed to grab biscuits from the drawer in the kitchen. It was a Saturday and Nanny Grace comes at noon every Saturday. So little Gideon will have his breakfast, rush to his room to play with his toys and keep waiting for his nanny to come soonest. Sometimes, his mother will show up in his room and help him with his homework and when he wanted to go and play with the other kids in the neighborhood, she'll give him an hour or more. That Saturday morning was longer for Gideon. He kept waiting on the door bell to ring so he could run and open the door for his nanny and she seemed late. So, Gideon carried his school bag and went to his mother's room since she didn't come to check up on him. Maybe she forgot or was still asleep he thought. "Romero is that you? ' she asked after he banged on her door. "Yes Mommy. " he replied. She opened the door for him and when Gideon w
CHICAGOEmma had just finished talking to Sam on the phone. He told her he would be coming to the bar where she works tonight. Lately, Emma and Sam had been hanging out and going out on what she wouldn't necessarily consider as dates. She even introduced him to literature and he sometimes joined her to work out in the gym. He had informed her that his father had fully recovered and there was no bad blood between them. Emma was glad. Sometimes, Emma will call Sam and his voice will sound shaky and other times normal. Other times he will look tense and suddenly act cold and the next minute, he is burning around with energy. He will always blame it on his mood swings and Emma never further asked about the details because she wouldn't want to invade in his privacy. However, one fact kept bothering Emma. Sam never told her what he does for a living other than mentioning to her that he was a businessman. One day she tried to inquire more about his work, Sam brushed it off and she never ask