It was a very busy day for Fred at David's groups limited - Fred's family company,He held a meeting with his management team which lasted for four hours. Business and critical issues affecting the company were discussed and Fred headed home to let his grandfather who is the chife executive officer (CEO ) of the company at that time to know the out come of the meeting. Alberto Davids - Fred's father was the CEO before his death,Fred was 7 years old then, so his grandfather- Pa Joe took over as CEO. Fred later joined the company at age 20 as chief operation officer (COO) and he is to take over as CEO when he turns 25.
Fred's grandparents were discussing about Fred getting married before taking over as the CEO of their family's company before he came home." Fred when are you going to bring your fiancee home and introduce to us?" asked Pa Joe as he entered the sitting room and greeted him. "Yes tell us,you have been telling us soon all the time and we are tired of hearing that" said Ma Lima - Fred's grandmother almost immediately. He turned to the direction of the second voice and smiled . "Good evening ma,am" Fred greeted his grandmother who just came out of the kitchen to join Pa Joe in the sitting room. "Very soon sir and ma'am " he replied them and went to seat on the chair close to his grandfather. He looked at the face of the old man who was looking at him with dissatisfaction and told him to relax because he will not disappoint them. "Let me go freshing up and eat then come back to tell you everything about the meeting we held at the office today", Fred told his grandfather. Fred's grandparents raised him up after the death of his parents at age 7,they want him to get married fast in their life time to ensure that their family's lineage dose not close and their family's wealth dose not go to another person."He is not acting as if he has someone anywhere so we have to come up with a plan to make him marry" said Pa Joe. "You are right,he has never mentioned to any of us about a lady in his life. Hmmm I don't want to die without carrying his children ooo so let us do what ever we have to do fast",said Ma Lima. "I think I have an idea of what we are going to do," said Mayami Fred's nanny who has been listening to their conversations from the kitchen. Mayami is a lady in her early fifties,she has been nanny to Fred since he was two years old,and has become part of their family.She is God fearing and kindhearted person and is loved by everyone in the family. She knows Fred too well to the extent that she can read his mind." So what is the idea? Share it with us please",anything that will make my grandson marry and bear children I dont mind doing it "said Ma Lima. "Well Fred has been so excited that he will soon turn 25 and take over the family's business,tell him that turning 25 is not the only thing that qualifies him to become the CEO of his father's company,that being married and excellent performance in his current office are very important too. So if he has someone in his life,he should marry her or at least start marriage process before his 25th birthday, if not his family will bring girls from wealthy families like his and he will choose from them. If he dosnt choose his family will chose for him". Suggested Mayami. "I know he will not like his family to arrange a wife for him but the plan will him make him become serious and bring someone home soon"Mayami added,".Wow the suggestion is ok" said Ma Lima ,what do you think Pa Joe? asked Ma Lima. " Well I think it is ok,but how do we go about arrangement of ladies?" Pa Joe asked."That is not going to be a problem at all,I will invite Joy and discuss it with her. I believe she will be of grate help" replied Mayami. Joy is a friend to Fred's family, and also works in Fred's company. She is married with two kids and lives close to Fred's family house.
Mayami went back to the kitchen to finish what she was doing. While Pa Joe and his wife watched Television. Fred joined them in the sitting room after eating and resting in his room for a while. "Please Sir,can I bring the office files for you to go through now or should it wait later?" Fred asked his grandfather. "Oh that ...you can bring them now" said Pa Joe. "Here are the files sir " said Fred as he handed their company's files he brought home to his grandfather,when you are done going through them,I will tell you about today's meeting . "Thank you" replied Pa Joe. "My son please sit down " Fred turned back and sat on a chair close to his grandfather,wondering why he called him back. "We have been on this issue of bringing a lady you want to marry to introduce to us for a long time now. We want to see you marry and bear children to continue our lineage yes but the reason why we are emphasizing on it too much lately is because you will soon turn 25. You are to take over your father's company fully at 25 yes but that is not the only thing that qualifies you to take as CEO of our family's business, being married and excellent performance in your current office are two other things that qualifies you. So if you have someone bring her home let's meet her and assess her, so that you can marry or start some marriage rites before your 25th birthday. Remember your 25th birthday is in 5 months time.But if you don't have anybody to present,the family will get a wife for you" Pa Joe explained to Fred. "What! get a wife for who? Me? No no no! I can't accept that oo, it's a NO for me!", said Fred .Why will you do that ?, you dont even know my teast and the qualities I need in a woman. You guys must be joking ! I have not brought home anybody yes but that dosnt mean i will not bring home anybody or will not marry. It is just that im just hearing that it should be before my 25th birthday. But it's ok,I will do as you have said. " Better do" said his Pa Joe . Fred let Pa Joe in the sitting room and entered his room,while Pa Joe carried the files and started going through them .