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Alexa got her mother some cottage cheese and yoghurt that was good for her from the party and it was lovely.
Marcella ate it but basically she was happy because she saw how happy her children were talking about the huge house, the party, their friends and so on.
She thought within her that this was the kind of distraction they needed a bit from taking care and worrying about her.
"Well I am happy you guys had fun, at least it took your mind off this hospital a little bit. Especially you my boy, I have not seen you so happy for a while now.
Thank you guys for the snacks I really liked it," she said to her kids.
"We actually wished you were with us at the party mom, even if we had fun but it would have been better if you were with us." Jerry said.
"Do not worry dear, when I am discharged we are all going out to the beach as Alexa promised and we would have an Amazing picnic and just catch up for lost times OK?" Marcela said.
"I can not wait for that day to come mom," Jerry said.
"It will. It definitely will," Alexa assured.
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Bryan was still at the meeting with the Brazilian clients at an hotel were all necessary deals had to be prepared, arranged and closed.
"Gentlemen it has been a long day deliberating, plotting business charts and discussing all necessary process we need to take to close this deal and start as soon as possible." he said.
"The deals have been signed but we still need to sign all necessary paper works saying your company with also be in charge of execution and installation of a necessary machines and the whole operating system," One of the English speaking Brazilian said.
"Yes but I would prefer we had all necessary paper works signed at my office on Monday.
I will have my assistant and Secretary prepare them and you can come over by ten am on Monday and sign them so that we can get to work quickly," Bryan suggested.
"That will be OK. Thank you so much sir, we all look forward to working with the number one engineering company in this country," the head of the Brazilian committee said.
Bryan stood up and they shock hands together.
"The pleasure is all mine gentlemen. So please have fun here over the weekend in our lovely city, go back to your hostel rooms and rest because after Monday we all will have serious work to do and my company is sure to guarantee it success. With your help and money obviously," Bryan said.
They all laughed and also agreed with then young intelligent CEO.
They took their leave and assured Bryan that they would be seeing on Monday morning. Bryan and Fred were alone at the business conference room in the hotel after the men left.
Bryan took a sip of water, he was exhausted as he sat on his chair and rolled it and pressed his eyes with his hands rubbing them gently.
Fred was arranging the table and then later pulled out a chair and watched as Bryan hung his head over his chair as he looked up to the ceiling.
"Are you OK Sir?" He asked Bryan.
"Yeah sure I am. I am glad we have closed the deal with these Brazilians so as you heard me Fred, you have to take care of the paper works with Susan and make sure it is ready by Monday morning please!" Bryan ordered politely.
"Yeah boss I will do that, you do not worry and get some rest please," Fred said.
"What other meetings do I have today?" Bryan asked.
"You just had a meeting with the vice president of Tech world corporations but he cancelled and rescheduled for next two weeks," Fred replied.
"But why, hope everything is OK. We have a project to run together so we have to meet sooner. Call and the him to book an appointment this week," Bryan said.
"But boss you are full this week already," Fred replied.
"Really? Oh dear!! fine then I will just have to see him next two weeks then. Any other meetings today?" Bryan asked again.
"No sir that will be all," Fred said.
"Thank goodness," Bryan exclaimed.
"Sir you need to take a break. You need your rest son you do not break down. You work like
a machine Sir," Fred suggested.
"I take my supplements Fred, trust me I will be fine." Bryan replied.
There was a moment of silence then Fred broke it with his question.
"If I may ask Sir?" Fred said.
"Yes, go ahead." Bryan replied.
"How is Miss Alexa?" Fred asked looking at Bryan and wanting to see how he would respond.
"Why ask Fred?" Bryan said now looking back at Fred.
"I just want to know how your contract marriage is going. You know we had to arrange it so soon. How is the girl?" he asked his boss.
Bryan took a deep breath and spoke.
"She is OK, just there. But deep down I can not say I really know her. But something tells me she was not a bad candidate at all to pick at that dying moment." Bryan explained.
"Based on her record and performance at work, I can say that she is decent and a hard worker." Fred responded.
"Yeah sure, she had to do all that for her mom plus you can tell that she really loves her family. She goes there to see them always," Bryan said.
"And does the family know you now sir?" Fred asked.
"No. I am not sure she has told them about the marriage, nor the contract. Besides I told her that it is all up to her," Bryan said.
"Sir forgive me but I have another question to ask?" Fred said.
"What is it again Fred?" Bryan said looking so tired.
"When do you think every one needs to know that you are married and that Alexa is your Bride?"