Hayri was no longer able to sleep after that 5 am session. Many things bothered him. There were moments where he was almost persuaded to stop his revenge and another moments where he was fired up again to crush his enemies in his hand.
He knew that his desire to avenge for his father was illogical. He knew very well that what his father did was illegal. He also knew it was something which destroyed the lives and future of many children. Unfortunately, these evil deeds become right in the eyes of the children when done by people whom these innocent ones respected the most.
Allie on the other hand was full of hope. No rock is too hard enough to stand against the constant dripping of water. While she planned for ways to soften Hayri's heart, she entwined them with her own hard and consistent prayers.
Their morning meditation went on though she reduced it to one session every four in the morning. Each time, she gave a different scenario for him to ponder over. And to her amazement, Hayri submitted willingly.
"For this session, Hayri, think about how happy your dad will be to see you taking over his business. Think about what expansions you can do. Think about making a great name in the business industry more than your dad has ever done. " Allie instructed him one morning during one of their meditation sessions.
Hayri nodded and then played the music on. He closed his eyes and got lost in his imaginations again as he was wrapped by the sensation of the mind - relaxing music. It was like a soft electrical current which spread in a beautiful way into all the cells of his body.
He saw himself standing before a great crowd, applauded and praised for the breakthrough he had created. He saw his dad being so proud of him as he met him halfway on the stage. He saw their growing fleets of marine vessels and read his name on Forbes Magazine, a leading source for reliable business news and financial information.
His thoughts then went back to his childhood days where he slept in his chest and rode in his shoulders. It also went back to the scenes when he praised him for getting high scores in his quizzes. So many scenes followed and played into his mind making him want, all of a sudden, to see him again.
"Zheena, I want to see dad again. "
He said tearfully as he pulled out his ear set away.
Allie looked at him tenderly in great pity. She could see how much he struggled to accept the loss of the only person whom he knew as his only family. They may had been recognized by the world but no one knew the depth of their loneliness in the seclusion of their home. A downside in which their wealth could not afford to treat.
"Go, Hayri. Talk to him again and see for yourself that he was not as unhappy as you think. His life in prison must be a lot better than the fear and tension he got from those behind the underworld. "
Allie was able to say this because she knew Mr. Dioko very well. She remembered his many charitable works before and one of those were the scholarship programs he launched in different schools and universities.He was very generous to his employees and was so compassionate to those who had family members who were sick.
"Go home with me. "
Allie was dumbfounded.
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While locked up in her office later, the light on her personal phone flickered. She checked it up and saw right then that it was a notification that her 'friend request' was finally accepted by "Adrian " on facebook.
She sent him right away a 'thank you' message.
Adrian also replied. "The pleasure is mine. "
Allie scanned his Facebook wall and saw photos of him and Chloe. Her baby was now as chubby as she was before and her features were really that of Ajie. She smiled as she was happy to see them both but her heart was again wrapped by so much grief and longing to hold them again.
"Adrian, would you mind if I ask why you finally accepted me? And why it took you so long? " She held her breath as she sent the message, afraid that she wouldn't get a reply.
To her joy, a reply was immediately sent.
"Because of your profile and cover photos. "
"What's in it? " She wondered.
" My dream. "
" I see. So your dreams revolve around marine crafts, am I right?"
"Right. "
"And why did it take you so long in accepting me? "
"Because I'm a married man. "
"Does it mean that you are already single now because you accepted me? "
"No, it's because I am hoping that one of those who would send me a request is my wife. "
Allie was suddenly dumbstruck. Was her disguise too transparent? Was she being exposed?
"It looks like your wife ran away. It makes me a little curious, hahaha! I just hope it isn't really bad. "
Ajie just replied a smiley. And she also did the same. That's enough for now. She would make it slow, slow enough to catch him offguard. And slow enough to tame a wild.
Just as when Allie returned her focus on her work, a soft knock made her glanced up towards the door. Hayri's head popped up in the narrow opening.
"May I come in? " He said, a wide smile appeared in his face.
"Can I say no to the owner of Gretel Shipping Line? " She replied, as she also returned his smile.
Hayri then opened the door widely and in his hand was a tray of food.
"I made you a thick champorado with a non - dairy creamer. I know you already miss this. "
Champorado is a sweet chocolate rice porridge in Philippine cuisine. It is usually made of glutinous rice and pure cocoa blocks. Sweetened with condensed milk or just sugar and whipped cream, it is well - loved by both children and adult.
Allie was both surprised and touched. She really hoped that their daily meditation would make a thorough change in his heart.
"That's so sweet of you, Hayri. Thank you so much. " She exclaimed as she stood up and walked over to her coffee table.
"You're welcome, Zheena. I am determined to make you a little chubby. "
"What? I already have abdominal fats! " She said as she ran her hand through her flat abdomen.
"Don't be riduculous. " He rolled his eyes as he poured a hot tea into her cup, it's zesty and slightly bitter taste a contrast to the porridge's sweetness.
Allie was so amused at his childish expression that she giggled until she almost choked.