END OF FLASHBACK
The car stopped when we arrived at the company building,staring blankly towards the road until the door opened and I saw my driver bowing his head so low with utmost respect, the view was just like the Hercules portrait, demanding a little bit of advancement while I could see how high-rise every site showed off, Damel displayed a pointed top as if it wanted to touch the sky.The sun lidded the Ceramic glass,illuminating the crushing weight of the heated surface and I alighted from the car just as Xavier approached me with a file in his hand. "The meeting already started since thirty minutes ago and Mr Mason requested for your presence,I had to tell him you were admitted to the hospital"
"what's there with you?" I questioned him when I stopped and snatched the file from his grip. "Did the managers accepted my dismissal from my position?"
"I'm afraid they would want to strip you of your title and make Miss Michelle the new ceo" He responded nervously.
"But I've been running this company for so many years" I rushed inside,walking down to the elevator in long strides while the workers bowed at my presence till I was gone. "Why does dad have to go this far? I shall never be replaced,never!!"
"Mr Massilo,I don't think it can be reversed, everything has been done and would be submitted to Mr Mason in no time"
"So why are you with it?"
"I made a copy just in case.I would not tolerate such confiscation,they all made a great mistake" The moment I got to the conference floor,I could hear them argue over the disparaging remarks of the Mason family.Some of them had the intentions of eliminating me from Damel's investment while the others disliked my andacity which made me step inside,so tall and proud.They all got up on their feet to bow at my sudden presence as silence filled the room,i could see the trouble in their eyes that showed how guilty they seemed to be and i went over to sit at the fore-front located next to the managers.
"What's with the silence,you were all discussing about my submission of the position,why don't we continue?" There was murmuring and uncomfortable chatter amongst themselves while they avoided my glare.
"The company is having problems and we are at the edge of bankruptcy,you have not done any solution to it since the past few years,so we decided to strip you off your title,you are no longer eligible to be our ceo" I heard one of them responded when i cleared my throat just to grab their full attentions.
"Who are you to decide when I should step down! any more words from anyone shall lose a year with no payment" My voice rose up to the highest,clenching my fist on the long rectangular table with veins popping out at my neck side,they could not challenge my decision as they had no other choice than to shut their traps except a man seated at the far end of the table spoke with fearless mischief. "Mr Mason already concluded your dismissal and there's no reverse"
"What? It isn't right!" I tore the copy of the memo I made and hit the table with a bang which instilled great fear in them. "Dad is really going too far with this,he has stepped on the wrong shoes"
"But..." My sudden strut out of their sight cut Xavier shut as he had to run after me. "Mr Mason is also doing this for a better change if Michelle doesn't take over, the company might have to shut down and I don't want that to happen"
"Are you for them or me" I shouted out of anger,turning to face him immediately he took few steps back just to avoid my glare. "you do want to lose your job"
"I'm only telling you my side view, please don't take it the wrong way.I'm so sorry" He bowed and I walked away,heading back to the exit.But then,I met dad alighting from his car while Michelle's car came parking right behind dad's in a haste.She got out and approached us with anxiety all over her face before she said, "Dad! you can't do this,please"
"Do you think I would let Massilo inherit the company,that's impossible" Dad replied so impudent just for me to become weighed by his words.
"marry and enjoy the abundance, Damel investment needs you and you are the only one that can build-up the company"
"Mr Massilo!!" Xavier called, directing me into my car and I shuffled inside, watching how dad smiled at Michelle through the rim of my car side mirror before the driver drove off.If only I could find her and bring her back,the company would still be mine,and I wouldn't be humiliated like this.
BRIANN P.O.V
Being locked up at the station still gave hope. At least I won't be taken to jail and I might be released after 24 hrs with no tension.Every angles was filled with papers and seeing different seats positioned across the station which was essential for attending to minor criminal cases as people trooped in with noises around,almost impossible to get a quiet moment,the place was big enough to accommodate more than fifty officers, but it was made to be spacious for the criminal coming in with lots of chair at the waiting lounge.
Even if i took someone else's position,can't they let me explain myself,why would i ever do a thing with no reason,i only worked as their cook because of money and i couldn't leave Mrs Angeles.
Time went by like the wind,realizing the night fall when darkness began to illuminate the building which caused most people departure until it remained the cops and silence took over as they gradually relent in their duties,they did nothing rather than going through the computer systems at their table, not minding if i was still locked up.But then,Mrs Agnes showed up at the entrance,walking up to one of the cops seat and drew a chair closer.
"I would like to keep her here till i come back again and i would like you to investigate about her,something feels unsafe"
"But our destrict is filled,we'd have to move her down to the head-quarter soon"
"Where ever you take her,i don't
care,don't let her go until i say so" Their discussion ended when she got up to meet me with wry smile that got on my nerves instantly and she uttered sarcastically, "I thought you were going to send me out of the house first,why are you locked up in here,won't you do something about it,i'm sure you have plans"
"Why are you here? Don't think
this is the end.I shall watch you
end your own life,this is only the
beginning" I croaked,threateningly.
"That's right! I needed that look,you remind me so much of Sua" She paused just to rumble with laughter as I gazed at the gate,struggling to find the truth behind her mysterious smile,but she left trail of sulky expression which could tell she was only bluffing.
"I shouldn't have introduced Sua to
Mrs Mason,I made a terrible mistake,I wasn't able to save her from dying"
"You monster!! Where's Sua!!"
"I can make your life useless just
like Sua,so don't tun your mouth from
now on"
"I will never give up until you stop being a bitch" My whisper made her to move few steps close to me and pulled my hair so tightly, "F**k you!!" I spat.
"You really got the guts and
I shall grant you that wish" She
left me immediately walking out and suddenly bump into Mrs Angeles who
was breathing heavily with sweat gliding across her face and her hair was packed into messy ponytail especially the dress she had on her was faded,already showing how pale it had become and she got on her knees right in front of Mrs. Agnes, almost breaking into quavering sobs as she crawled to Mrs. Agnes feet
"pleaseee…don't let her rot inside there.I beg your pardon"
"Why don't you train your daughter
and teach her how to stop being
a pain in the ass"
"Pleeeeease…It was all my fault,I forced her to do the job,she shouldn't be the one to be punished,I caused the whole fuss,please let her go"
"Why should I !! she brought it upon
herself so she has to pay for her mistake" Mrs Agnes walked away,leaving her in tears.I felt humiliated by the way she crawled to that proud b*tch feet.