' The cooling system in here is very commendable. Cold, airy, and of a fresh scent. Good job, Director Roland '. They all looked ahead to see that their boss had finally pulled himself out of his resting position.
The tired look they all had on their faces, evaporated. Director Roland had a blush hitting on his face. Somehow, the anger he had before, slowly dissipated into a clumsy smile where he had to accept the compliment hands out to him by his boss.
' Good afternoon, Sir '. They curtseyed once more as this was the second time they had heard him speak. The other time he had given up command but this time, he seemed ready to interact with them.
Director Roland went to take his tablet from him when he stood up and moved to the seat behind. The one he had earlier rejected by his actions when he moved to the couch even with Director Roland's hand stretching out to the seat. The PA was missing in action as he had stayed behind on the floor to answer some calls on Chairman Conrad's behalf.
He took his steps, confidently and superciliously to the seat that had been allocated to him. Everyone on a seventy-two-degree angle, turned to him, following his every movement. Not that he had any problem, wounded or disabled- his aura suspended their gazes.
Till he sat, now one dared moved, but for their eyes. Except for Director Roland who becomes a loyal dog.
' You may be seated '. His words were directed to not one but many, as he took the tab from who had called him a proud and arrogant man. He smirked and shook his head.
Obeying his instructions, they sat, all on the couch except for two who sat on the chairs opposite him. Fred who had only looked at his uncle when he talked about the air-conditioning, did not raise his head as he scrolled through his tab while seated on the couch.
The PA rushed in and at the nodding of his boss, he went to Chairman Conrad's side behind the table. They had to all wait again for the PA to whisper whatsoever was the reason for him barging into the room in such haste.
' So, I want to say that I am grateful and happy to see this company after some many years, still standing strong - '. He began immediately after he listened to what his PA had to say. ' Your efforts. Your continued and effective efforts have brought this company, our company, our vision, S&L Groups, this dar '. He paused and the office vibrated with the sound claps of everyone.
He smiled as they accepted his speech. ' Nineteen years. Nineteen years of staying away in my country where the people in my country home needed me as much as our consumers needs us. Nineteen years of not being around to supervise the running of this place, but it had been on its wheels, running smoothly with the presence of you guys. Though I cannot address the staff, just yet, your guys are the backbones and hands of this place. Thank you for always being there '. Voicing out his gratitude gained him another round of applause and a roar of jubilation.
Amid their celebration, he threw his head to the side where it landed on the flower vase.
A bouget of handpicked lavender flowers bloomed in the glass container that held it. Purple leaves, with green stems. What a beautiful sight. As quickly as the smile had crept to his face, in the same way, it fell off his face.
His eyes filled up.