"Clara", Aaron rushed to her on seeing her coming with her family to the venue.
"Sister, how come you know Aaron", Hazel on hearing Aaron call Clara was stunned. She was always envious of Clara having influential friends when she was only the adopted daughter of the Sullivan family.
"Brother Aaron" ,Hazel spoke before Clara, expecting Aaron's attention.
"hello miss Hazel, Nice to meet you, May I take your sister with me", Aaron politely replied not wanting any more conversation with her. On hearing Aaron refusing her, Hazel fumed with anger though she pulled out a pleasant smile which obviously was a fail.
"Aaron, how are your parents", Mrs. Sullivan quickly spoke to avoid hazel saying something impulsive, knowing her daughter's behavior well.
"They're fine, Mrs. Sullivan, Thank you for asking. May I take Clara with me please", Aaron was quite annoyed at this family, though he tried his best to pull out a polite look.
Seeing Aaron's disinterest in prolonging the talk, Mrs. Sullivan directed at Clara "Don't bring any disgrace to the family, remember your place and avoid talking to much people.", Sara said to Clara in a harsh way but tried to put on a pleasant expression since Aaron was standing next to her.
"Sure, mother", Clara walked away with Aaron to the side of the hall where the event will be held.
"Damn it, I honestly hate that family of yours. Like they do not care a bit about you" ,Aaron pulled out his original self now that he is alone with Clara.
"How are the preparations going?", though Clara was excited about tonight's event, she hide her emotion.
"Come on dude, Show some excitement, after all its your hard work that made Skylar this big."
"oh mine alone don't come asking for your shares then."
"Hey I was just joking, I'll haunt you in.."
Aaron's childlike complaint was interrupted by the announcement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the International Best Tech Company Award Ceremony."
The hall which was in an uproar quietened down.
After a long speech. finally it was time for the results to be out.
"What position do you think our company would secure. After all you kept it a secret all these years and suddenly want to publicize it.", Aaron was curious at his friend's sudden decision.
"Its time to move forward", Clara said nonchalantly.
The host started reading out the top thirty leading company names. Being in the top thirty is already a great achievement but what everyone was curious is to know the top three leading companies.
"The third position goes to The Anderson Corporation", Applause and well wishing can be heard all over the hall.
"The second position is secured by The Skylar Corporation.", when people who didn't have a strong knowledge about the industry applauded, others were stunned and were curious to know about this company they have never heard before. The audience whispered among each other enquiring what they knew about this mysterious company which popped out of no where.
Aaron was excited and happy on hearing the announcement though he was sure that they would be in the top three. He looked at his friend who was sitting elegantly with a satisfied smile on her cheek. Aaron got up from his seat and made his way to the stage. Everyone was stunned to see a young lad walking to the stage. He received the trophy and made a short speech of gratitude. What he said made everyone curious.
"This achievement is the result of my boss's hard word over the past three years."
Mr. Aaron, Can we know about your boss. Why is he not here?"
"Sorry, I cannot disclose more information, Thank you", with that being said he walked down the stage only to find Clara had already left. He went outside and found his friend near the fountain.
"What's my mysterious boss doing here alone", Aaron asked in a cool way.
"I'm happy"
"Oh come on, lets celebrate the night away.', Aaron pulled her towards his car not giving her any chance to oppose.
Clara was someone who did things in her own way without thinking twice, which made her happy and content, in the end her carelessness caused her to suffer and made her change herself from the cheerful character to the cold personality she has now.
Inside the venue
"Wow, an unknown company with a great potential suddenly emerging", Brian who was also surprised asked the man sitting next to him nonchalantly at the side of the hall away from the ruckus.
"The first position is secured by the Kingston Corporation", the host announced.
Everyone knew about this company which constantly won the first position for four years in a row, yet the CEO is unknown. Just like all the other years Brian went to the stage to collect the trophy and made a short speech, avoiding every questions the audience and the reporter asked.
When Brian came down the stage, his friend had already left. "That cold hearted man left just like that, can't he take his award with him at least, what a trouble", Brian thought in a slight annoyed manner.