Everyone sat down and waited for the new boss to address them. While some were whispering they saw a dashing young man walk straight to the podium.
He loosened his tie a bit, he's blue gorgeous eyes looked around obviously sizing up the people before him.
Omg! Is he gonna be our new boss? Ahahaha.... Some of the female staffs were overjoyed.
While the males felt oppressed! They never knew their new boss was gonna be so good looking and young!
Jason introduced himself lazily and started giving instructions. Everyone consciously paid attention because they could tell that their boss wasn't someone to be messed with. And most of them wanted to curry favor with him.
Finally! I hope we can all work together In peace. I have no problem with anyone as long as you obey the rules!.
With that he turned and walked away, the hall was silent. They all left the hall with their minds still filled with the words the boss spoke.
Jason walked back to the office and sat down. Matilda quickly brought some files over.
Sir! For the new project we're going to be working with the women's foundation!.
Jason suddenly stopped flipping pages with his brows furrowed he lifted his head.
Alexandera McQueen!
Yes sir! Should I go ahead and schedule a meeting?
Jason sighed! Immediately I arrived I have to deal with such a difficult personality.
Fine! Go on as planned!
Yes sir! Matilda walked out of the room.
Jason turned and stared at the window, past memories flowing through his mind.
...
Okay I have to visit timothy and I have to go back to the salon, I still have to learn to drive with PJ. Omg! I've got so much to do. Sophia whined.
She picked her phone and sent a text to PJ
[Hey! How are you doing?when will you free, so I can start my driving classes?]
[I'm good! How about you?.. let's say next month, how's that?]
[I'm alright! Okay that works for me Thanks!]
Whew!
Okay that's settled, next I just have to inform that weird lady about my schedule.
... ..
Finally the time for the little family to spend together arrived.
Sophia wore a blue jean with a black jumper and sandals. She dragged her blue suitcase behind her as she walked down the stairs.
Meanwhile dave dragged a big suitcase and a bag pack. He was panting heavily.
"..!!! They were speechless! What's he carrying like that? Sophia sighed and walked to the sofa. She looked helpless as she stared at the luggage.
Dave we are traveling not moving! What's with the load you're carrying? Get rid of all that stuff, we won't need all that!
I did a lot of research and I know we'll need everything inside here, he tapped the suitcase, Besides it's my burden I'll carry it. He refused to drop some things behind.
Sophia rolled her eyes and didn't bother with him anymore.
Okay! We're all ready right? let's get going. Tom helped his wife carry the bags as they walked out of the house.
They locked the door, put their things in the car and drove off.
They were visiting mrs Sonia's hometown, since they haven't being there in ages! It was also a way to spend time together as a family.
They chatted about everything they saw on the road. some hours later Sophia felt drowsy she struggled to keep her eyes open but couldn't and then she slept off.
Pfft.... Dave giggled as he watched his sister trying to fight the urge to sleep and then finally give into it. He caught the entire scene and grinned. Oh! Big sis we're definitely gonna have a good talk.
They spent more than 5hrs on the road. Oh! Mum I finally understand why we haven't been here, it's so far! Aren't we there yet? He was becoming impatient.
Okay calm down!! Although we haven't gotten to our specific destination, we've gotten to the town. Look she pointed out to the big sign before them.
Woah! Sophia! sophia! sophia.....
Dave tried to wake her. Sophia frowned and removed the hands that were shaking her. She slowly opened her eyes and glared at david.
What do you want?
Dave gulped hard, sophia eyes made him shiver she was like another person. Wh...why are you looking at me like that? He could barely speak.
She rolled her eyes and looked away then she saw the sign.
"Welcome to the beautiful city"
Wow mum we're finally here! Why didn't you guys tell me?
I..I tried to tell you but all I got was an angry glare hmph! Dave faced the window obviously not happy with his sister's behavior.
Okay I'm sorry! She grinned and tried to coax him.
Dave secretly glanced at her. Huuhh! He sighed she was back to her normal self. I wonder why an ordinary glare could be so intense.
Dave quickly take pictures from that angle it's so pretty. Sophia's voice brought him out of this thoughts.
He looked out the window and was amazed. It was indeed a wonderful view. They lived in the urban area, so they couldn't see such natural sights.
He quickly brought out his phone and took pictures. They saw huge mountains, rocks, even the sand was different. Wow no wonder it's called the beautiful city. It's indeed beautiful.
He saw a lot of women selling different things from meat to different fruits, some they didn't even know existed.
Sophia looked at the different types of foods calling her as they drove past them, she really wanted to taste them but she knew it wasn't going to happen, cuz they couldn't eat road side food.
Hehehe...
She turned and saw dave with a huge smirk on his face, she watched him open his mysterious backpack.
Suddenly her eyes lit up, there was so much snacks in the bag, chips, cookies, chocolates, candy.... it was certainly the type she liked.
*Clears throats* dave gave her a meaningful look.
Oh! My sweet bro, you're the best in the entire world. We were certainly meant to be together cuz we understand each other, she ruffled his hair and collected some chocolates.
Don't take so much we'll need this later, remember we're gonna be there for a while. With the way she going the snacks may not live past the day.
.....
Madam!
The blue tech company wants to partner with us for their new "family project". Since we know more about family and have being on the scene for decades they feel that it's better to work with us.
Ms. Alexandera looked at the young man that gave her the report but still decided to give more details. She giggled.
Hmm.... So jason is back? Ha! Things are certainly gonna be interesting.
Tell them we've accepted their offer, we're willing to work with them. But! There's gonna be something different this time.
What's different madam?
This project will officially start next year right?
Yes ma!
Good! Tell them they'll work with my successor! She'll be working in their company to gain experience before the project is launched.
What!
The young man couldn't believe what he heard. Madam are you really serious? You want to hand over this big project to sophia? She doesn't know anything about business. She'll be completely lost and besides she'll be occupied with school and her other activities. She may not be able to deliver the required results.
most importantly..... He paused and looked at her. You're still so young why do you want to retire so early.
Pfft..... Who said I'm gonna retire huh? Anyway I want her to learn, she's intelligent so don't doubt her ability. I want to see what she's made up of through this. Anyway she scanned through the documents.
Some minutes later.... She sighed the documents and passed it back to him. Tell them what I've said.
Yes ma!
....
What!
She wants us to work with her successor?
Yes!
Jason stared at Bruno's face, he hasn't seen him for a while. yet he didn't change he was still beside her all this years. He was more matured and good looking.
Okay what's she like? I need to know who I'm working with.
Bruno passed the file over to him. Jason collected it and went through it. He frowned.
She's still so young with zero experience! How can such a little girl take over this huge project?
Bruno looked at him from head to toe and shifted his gaze.
Hey! Don't you dare give me such a look. You're just a year older than me, so stop acting like you've being existing for years. And besides it's different for me, even if I'm young I've been doing this since I was little so it's different.
Bruno frowned when he heard him say "don't act like you've being existing for years". He scoffed
Look! Ms. Alexandera knows what she's doing and besides it's not like she's taking over the company immediately. She just wants her to gain exposure and I'll be close to her so you don't have to worry about anything.
So are we doing this?
Yes we are! Welcome on-board. He grudgingly shaked Bruno's hand and then sighed the document.
He wondered who this sophia was, to make that stubborn lady to accept her. Anyway I can't wait to meet her.
****
The family of four finally reached the hometown. As they exited the car they couldn't help but look around. It was so beautiful and calm. Big trees were all around, most of the houses were outdated but it made the environment stand out.
They dragged their suitcase towards the house. Ms sonia was ahead as she directed them.
Sophia moved forward and met her dad. She grinned! Dad you came here when you wanted to see mum's parents so you could marry her right? How was it back then huh? Where you nervous? Did they make it difficult for you? What did mum look like back then especially in your eyes? She's so beautiful now, I wonder how she was back then? Did you have to fight off many other suitors huh? She poked him lightly with a grin.
*Cough! *Cough* he blushed!
Mr Tom looked at his daughter that was obviously trying to tease him. Eh! Wait for me dear! He quickly escaped and ran to meet his wife. That girl was just too much for him, he wondered who she was gonna settle with! That guy should be strong mentally and emotionally.
Hahahahah...
I never knew Mr Tom had such a cute side! she raised her voice a bit so he could hear. But he didn't turn back, which made her laugh more.
Some people around came by and welcomed them. They turned to sophia and dave and started to speak the local language which they obviously did not understand.
"..!!!! They only smiled and gave a nod when they were asked questions. Mrs Sonia giggled as she watched her kids cry out for help with their eyes.
She turned to them and explained the situation and then she brought up other topics.
They quickly escaped and waited for their mom to shake those people off.
She finished and they all walked into the house. They entered a very big parlor, huge chairs were by the sides. The decorations were a bit outdated which is how they liked it around here.
She took them through a passage, there were so many rooms around, she stopped by the one in the center, then she knocked. They heard a shaky voice telling them to come in.
They walked in and saw an old man sitting on the bed. He was fair in complexion and looking closely they could tell it was their mum's father because the resemblance was strong.
She quickly went over and greeted him with a hug, he smiled and they talked for a while before Mr Tom walked over and greeted him too. He welcomed him with a smile. Mrs Sonia then introduced her kids to him.
His eyes glistened as he stared at his precious grand children. He signaled for them to come over, they walked up to him.
Hello grandpa! They greeted him. He smiled and embraced them. He spoke English for a while before changing back to the local language.
They smiled and start nodding even though they couldn't understand anything. He turned to his daughter and started talking to her. They knew this was their cue... They quickly smiled, waved and ran out.
They greeted everyone around and received a warm welcome. Their cousins came over and introduced themselves. Everyone was happy.
Eh.... Guys would you like to see the stream? One of the girls suggested.
Stream! Where is it? Their eyes lit up. They've heard their mum talk about it sometimes so they got excited.
They went to the room given to them changed and quickly carried things they needed.