When Fred woke up, he did not find Lea near him. This is something unusual. He looked into the clock and it is getting 9 AM.
"What the f***. Nobody alerted me?? It is going to be too late today.'
He rushed to bathroom.
Lea was just sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was not feeling well but she also doesn't want to stay in bed for long. She is getting morning sickness. She was very pale. Hanna left for school. Sheila went with her. She has taken it as her duty. They were all afraid of her safety.
Joseph was busy gardening. He has a lot of plants in the garden, especially different types of rose and the most important is a black rose. This is not easily available every where.
They have a new maid at home now. Lucy. She was recruited by Fred to take care of Lea in particular. She was serving breakfast at the table.
When Lea saw Fred coming down, she went to him. He planted a kiss on her forehead. Of course the moment he is feeling the happiest is when he sees the smile in her face. She was too tired to do anything.
Lea: Have breakfast now. Dad has been waiting for you. I will call him now.
Fred: You sit down there. I will call him.
Fred went outside and was happy to find his father busy with gardening. Of course the ex CEO of SM International is busy with gardening. He laughed.
Joseph: What happened? What is the motivation behind this ridiculous laugh???
Fred: Nothing dad, I was just imagining when I will be of your age, I can also become like you, enjoying the little pleasures in life, right?
Joseph: Son, I never expected that my retired life will be this beautiful. I am going to build a play house in the back garden for Hanna. She has nobody here to play with other than me and Sheila.
Fred: You people are enough. You can guide her to be the best. I know dad. She is the real treasure.
Joseph: Be careful. At what time you are going to meet him?
Fred: 4 in the eve.
Joseph: Where???
Fred: My cabin..
Joseph: Fine. I will be there in Lea's cabin. I will observe you two.
Fred: Is that necessary??? Are you kidding me???
Joseph: hmmmm. It is. You are CEO of SM but am CEO of our family. This is not a business meeting. Purely family related.
They three had breakfast together.. He felt how happy his dad being a complete family head. There is no need for Fred to be worried about family matters Dad is there in front.