CHAPTER FIVE

       After being satisfied with her nap, she came back to the living hall to check on her parents. She was right with the thought she had."I guess, Mom is already at the office so Daddy is the one I'm going to see in the living hall".

      Her Dad, Mr.Cruz was sitting in the armchair with his wine. He crossed his legs and with his left hand was a newspaper he held. She recently heard a conversation between her Mom and Dad, it was about their next trip to the United States.

       She was quite happy because she wouldn't be restricted until they come back.

"That call for celebration right, guess what"?.

 She put a smile on her face and went to sit on the couch after greeting her Dad.

 "My daughter, when are you going back to campus"?

Mr.Cruz asked patiently

Emma also beamed and answered

"I will get back to campus on Monday, I have a few days left to go and I wish Chelsea would accompany me to campus".

"That's good but your Mom and I will be traveling to the States on Monday, we will greet you at school and continue our journey".

''When are you coming back"?

Emma asked impatiently.

Her Dad giggled and told her they will be coming back soon.

However, she wasn't pleased but she acted like she was okay.

"Mr.Cruz "! Emma called her Dad's name.

"You mean you will come anytime"? , I want to know because of safety".

Emma concluded.

Mr.Cruz confiscated deep breaths and answered.

"You're right, but I will put everything in order before your Mom and Igos ".

      That was said to assure Emma, she was now okay with her Dad's intentions.

"I will get to my room and start packing my Schoolstuffs, I will get to the kitchen and prepare supper if Mom is still not home".

"Alright, I'm even about to visit the CEO of an oil refinery company, tell your Mom about that when she comes to see you alone in the house".

"I've heard you,u Dad".

Emma said and walked out of the chamber.

       Mr.Cruz picked up his phone and called the personal assistant to ask about the improvement of the job they are working on. When he was assured about the good outcome, he put on a smile and stood up to change himself.

          He took his suitcase and went to his garage for a Lamborghini he bumped into and drove straight to the CEO's office.

It was after three by the time he got to the office and the meeting was still on.

       He was glad he didn't miss time but he realized that Ransford, his assistant, wasn't around.

  Why is Ransford not here?

"He was supposed to be present and get every detail to fulfill our next project".

He muttered to himself and chuckled, he modeled well on the chair and concentrated on the point the manager suggested.

Other companies were about to collaborate with theirs and that was the latest dream he has longed to achieve.

 After the discussion and suggestions, everyone concluded the idea on point, since they intervene with others more here, simple tasks were made

     It took a moment for Mr.Cruz to move from the office, he was still thinking Ransford would come around but he didn't show up.  

He walked slowly back to his car and bumped into me.

" So soon"?

Raymond asked.

 " I have other meetings to attend, since we are done with our first trial, I will leave for my destination".

Mr.Cruz answered him.

    Raymond wasn't pleased but at least his excuses showed how busy he was.

"Ransford was the one I had wanted to meet before leaving but it seems he's not around".

"Ransford"? Raymond retorted.

"I'II be honest with you Mr.Cruz, Ransford is planning to leave this company to Darl's own".

"He seems to be serious with it, I questioned him on that the last time but he couldn't give me any tangible reason". 

  Raymond exclaimed.

   "Are you sure of what you're proclaiming"?

Mr.Cruz asked.

"I can't lie, that's the whole truth and I will let you know when he's back to work".

 "Sure, I think I must leave now, Raymond".

"Safe journey".

Raymond said and left whilst Mr.Cruz drove his car along the way to the house.

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   It was dark at the time Mrs.Cruz came back to the house, the cloud has already faded in the sky and the diamonds were brbrightenhemy.

She parked her car and went to her bedroom for a quick shower s he came back to the living hall dressed in her nightgown.

"Emma ", "Baby girl"!! 

"Yes Mom"

She answered and dashed out from her room to the living hall.

 Mrs.Cruz was very tired and wished she could skip dinner and have a rest but she was hungry as well.

"GoodEvening Mom".

Emma welcomed her Mom and went to sit beside her on the couch.

   "Good Evening my daughter, where is Chelsea, your elder sister?

Mrs.Cruz asked and answered with a smile.

    "She's at Auntie Becky's house, I'm not sure of the time she will be back".

She answered in a worried way.

    Emma knew her Mom was tired so there wasn't a need to disturb her Mom.

 Instead, she went to the kitchen and came to serve her Mom with her favorite food on a tray.                                           

 "Consume your meal and have your rest afterward, don't forget to sip an orange juice to rejuvenate, Dad might be on his way home now".

She said,

"I will, my daughter, thanks for the food, he will be back soon no worries".

 "Don't mention me,t Mom, I will be asleep by the time he comes".

She said and left the living hall, Mrs.Cruz beamed and started cheerfully consuming her mealy.

  "Ding ding, "Ding dong, "Ding dong"!

"Emma can you please check who is at the door"!

She said when the doorbell rang for the third time.

"I'm coming Mom".

Emma said and came to check who was at the door 

"Daddy", I miss you.

She mentioned her dad's name ..and slammed the house wicket after requesting her Dad's suitcase.

  When it was given to her, she went straight to her Dad's room and came back to the living hall.

With a smile on her face, she asked if her Dad wanted to take in something.

"Get me a bottle of champagne instead, I'm already full".

He answered

Emma answered enthusiastically and went for the beverage his Dad requested.

" Here you go, Dad"

She said and placed the tray on the plateau in front of the couch he sat close to.

 "I want to continue with my shuteye, see you the next day ".

 "Goodnight our daughter".

They both said with a beam.