Sidney open her purse to take out the taxi fare when an idea struck her, 'Could it be that James is partnering with Mr. Francoir to swindle Vince some fast cash? Oh Lord, this is all my fault now their friendship is broken and I am sure he wants to seek revenge on Vince. He had already taken his revenge on me by burning down my Hall. Now I am sure his next plan is to destroy Vince for ruining his plan. I know he is still very angry with Vince, but I cannot allow that to happen to Vince even though we don't communicate, whatever happens to him will destroy his family business.
With that in mind, Sidney called to confirm her appointment is not cancelled, as the driver drops her off, hearing the person was waiting already she hurried and paid her fees and made her way toward the Mall.
Reaching the Mall glancing through as she walk seeing two empty spaces with the sign FOR RENT Sidney observed a young man standing with a briefcase, she wondered if he was the person waiting.
Calling the number again seeing it was his phone, she approach him with a smile. Liking the smaller space seeing it was beautifully painted in cream and ready to occupy immediately.
Sidney thought it was just the perfect size, for the floral shop and its location is perfect in the middle of the mall with an entrance opposite the store.
Signing the contract just for six months knowing by then the construction work will be completed and she could relocate and she won't have to worry about her roses perishing,
The thought of building a nice cliental within the six months pleased her, so when she set up the business by the hall it won't be difficult.
Eleven twenty when she finalized all that needed to be done with the help of the Mall Manager the sign will be ready by the evening, so the floral shop could be open by Wednesday.
Busying herself, she gets the few things inside the mall in an antique shop to advertise her roses. Sidney placed all she bought inside the store and then hurried to the construction site.
****
Half eleven GP walks into Vince's office, "GP, I didn't know you were coming to the office today?" Getting off his seat giving his grandfather his chair to sit on.
"I had some business in town, so I decided to drop by, so tell me exactly what is going on?"
"I don't understand, I am here and Carlos is somewhere around, I glimpse him a little while ago."
"I am not talking about that, what I want to know is where's your wife, she leaves separate from you, and if she is not working, why does she leave home before you?"
'Dear God, this man is so well informed, he sits in that room but nothing misses his eyes. "GP, you are worrying unnecessary, she had made an investment some years ago and the investment has come true, so this morning she and her mom have to go and cash in the cheque. And besides that you know she is rebuilding the hall and spends most of her time there. What's wrong? and why the tension, don't you trust me?"
"Son, I know I went about this marriage of yours the wrong way, but I know that child is the right person for you."
"I told you to stop worrying, now come and sit down and tell me what you think about this investment? Should we invest in this financial institution? Only yesterday I was approached with this business deal? You go through it and let me get you something to drink, while I give Sidney a call to join us for lunch."
Walking into the staff room getting a juice, 'I know GP is right; she didn't say where she was going this morning, and when I woke up at six, she had already left. When I spoke to her mom earlier she had no idea where she is, and neither did the others.
Oh God, she is completely different from Georgia and Caroline. They are so easygoing, but with Sidney, I can't find words to make a simple conversation with her.'
Calling her phone Vince heard her answer, "Sidney, I hope I didn't disturb you but GP, is in my office and he was wondering if you could join us for lunch?"
Hearing her saying, "She had a late breakfast, but if one-o-clock is alright, she will finish her business by then, and we could meet up at the Palace."
"Yes, I will be there for one and thanks."
Once more in his office giving GP the drink, "GP, here you go, drink this, and Sidney said she should finish her business by one and would meet us at the Palace."
Watching him read the contract, "Son, this could be a bogus deal."
"My thoughts exactly at first, but then Sidney had invested into this same business two years ago, and yesterday she got a cheque."
"True!"
"Yes, so I was thinking about visiting the main office and see if they are for real."
"But if the child gets a cheque, then it must be real."
Thinking back to Sidney's words, if the cheque were real he should have gone and delivered it first to those investors Monday, and those same people would have doubled their investment. But instead, he came waving the cheques to make the people feel this investment is grounded. God, she does think quickly I didn't think about that.'
Replying to GP, Vince said, "GP, suppose it's just a scam to make people believe it's for real, and when the cheque bounced and you lost all your investment what will happen then?"
"True, but you have the real source, if the cheque is for real then it's good business."
"I know, so we just have to wait, but in the meanwhile, I am going to take a drive up to the main office and do some inquiries myself. I don't want to be caught unawares, because the cheque will clear for Tuesday and they say the deadline is Monday."
"Okay, son, that sounds like a good plan."
Hearing his watch beep Vince looks at his time seeing it was half twelve. "Come on GP we can take our time, I don't want her waiting if she has any more business to transact after our lunch."