Sidney ponders at that moment, 'So why didn't he deliver the cheques first to the investors before he came promoting this investment. He knew the bank closes for two-o-clock and if it will take five working days, then the cheque will not be clear until Tuesday of next week so people won't know if it will bounce?'
With that thought in mind, Sidney replies, "Sorry, sorry, I am so excited and happy I didn't think, can I see it once more?"
Vince observed her glimpse at her watch, 'Wondering why she frowned when just a minute ago she was so excited?' He watched how she took her time and read the amount. "So, tell me Mr François' what will happen with the money I invested, seeing that it has matured two years already?"
Hearing the way he laugh, saying, "So, it was you who invested, not your mother." 'Oh dear, this was unexpected, we didn't discuss if something like this happen.'
"Sir, I could not take my mom's hard earn money and make a blind investment; do you know the hell I would be living in? But if this cheque is real as you say, I could influence a few people, but I must get a piece of the pie, what you say?"
"Sound like we could make a deal, and you seem to be a good businesswoman, so why do you think the cheque is not real?" Curious to know what she was thinking, it seems the both of them think alike."
"Well, seeing that this contract is only up till Monday, don't you think it would have been much wiser for you to deliver the cheques first so the people could cash it and invest more into your business. Now, if it was my business that would be my first option before I go promoting to others business dealers."
She is very smart I didn't think anyone will think that up so quickly but the idea was for the people I promoting the business to when they see the cheque they will want to invest not the previous dealers. If only I knew she was one of them I would have never invited her to join me to have tea. "My dear, that never crosses my mind."
Seeing she look satisfied with his answer when she said, "Okay, I get the people, you come with the contract and I promise you, I am ready to invest more."
"But your investment is double already and didn't you say earlier that your hands are tied?"
"It was but with this cheque you will give me, it is loose once more, won't you say so?"
"You, are kidding, right?"
"I am afraid not." Mr. Francois'. Turning to Vince, "Isn't this great."
"Sound wonderful my dear but don't you think it is wise to see that the cheque he will be giving you is valid first?"
"Of course, I am just thinking seeing that I am not working these days, if I could make something extra to finish the construction work, then my business will get back on track."
"I understand but wait until the cheque is clear please before you go getting people to invest and they lose their money and come knocking at your door?"
While Vince was speaking to her, he keep glimpsing at the gentleman, but he didn't even flinch. When he said, "I thought you two were separated."
Without hesitating for a second Vince asks, "Why would you think that?"
"Well, your wife told me earlier she hardly knows you."
Seeing the smile on his face, wondering what he was going to say, "That is quite correct, we only married a few weeks now, and she can be very controlling and persuasive at times."
"That I can see, in fact, I am quite impressed with the way she thinks."
"You do?"
"Yes, I do."
Sidney, sees Vince smile wondering what must he be thinking when he said? "If I recalled clearly, I used those exact words a few weeks ago to her."
"I supposed you did."
"But as you said earlier, she is very clever, which I admire the most, won't you say my darling?"
Ignoring his flattery writing down her phone number, "Mr. François, this is my contact number, if you will excuse me. I am already late for an important appointment, but I will see you later when you deliver my mom's cheque. 'He knows now he has no choice but to deliver her cheque but it still has a few I could work with
Vince notices when she scratches her head, then holds behind her neck, as she sits down abruptly. Standing up immediately recalling that the gentleman said she wasn't looking too well earlier. Vince rushes to her side,
Feeling her hand in his pocket, then she said, "Please don't worry, I am sure it's just a gas pain, this morning I was running late and didn't have time to eat, so there is nothing to worry about?"
When she stood up hearing her saying, "I think I should check the doctor after my appointment though."
"Do you want me to come with you, I notice this is a few days you are not eating?"
"I should be okay, and don't forget to get the things on the list I give you earlier?"
"Ok, I will see you later." Bending he kisses her lips, "Will you call me if you continue to feel sick?"
Mr. Francois looks at her go and the way her husband seems concerned, could it be she is pregnant and she is unaware of it?' "You don't have to worry, your wife is truly a wise woman."
"That I can agree on, every day I see something more enticing and intriguing in her. She is a very strong and determined person. You know what, I was just thinking, I better give you my home number one time, can you pass me the slip of paper she gave you with her number, so I can also write my home number as well.
I believe I will invest as soon as her cheque is cleared. Now, will I be seeing you Monday? I should take a leaf out of my wife's business ideas, and lunch out in faith.
When Mr. Francois' passed the slip of paper, Vince just looks at it and took a clean sheet and write his and Sidney's number, also a landline number they had before, folding the page Vince return it to him. "Oh, and can you give me the contract so by Monday I will have my cheque and signature ready?"
Vince shakes his hand and thanks to him for the opportunity, then repeats, "I will see you Monday same time."