It was over six months, Mark Rodger had dropped the contract tender for the fifty million dollars electrification contract with Gordon Corporation. And he hasn't been awarded the contract.
Meanwhile, he had seen a telecast programme where one Mr. Frank Lee was rewarded for his bravery in rescuing passengers and contents of a cargo ship. He knew the General Managers of both Ralite City Sea Port Company and Gordon Corporation were the awarders.
Recently, he had heard some contractors had been awarded some mega contracts and work has started in earnest on Gordon Corporation new site. Meanwhile, he hasn't been awarded his own contract yet.
But he is very hopeful and never lost faith that he will be awarded the contract he bidded for. Miss. Gina Gladson also continue to encourage him.
Mark Rodger just returned from his office to his residence on the evening of Friday. And he was relaxing from the day's work in his sitting room when his phone rang.
He picked the phone on a stool beside him, it was his mother that was calling. It's her habit. She likes calling towards evening on weekend
Mark, how are you? Mom, I'm fine. How is dad doing? He is fine and he sent his regard. Please extend my greetings to Dad, Elizabeth, Daniel. I will.
There is something I had kept secret from you for a very long time. But I feel it is time to reveal this information to you.
Mother, what are you talking about? Hope there is no problem with dad or my siblings. Not at all. They are all fine. It is about the story of my family.
Mom, I know the story of our family. We were from Calgar city. Is that not correct? It is Mark. But that's where your dad's from.
But I'm from Ralite city. I haven't told you and your siblings about my own family history. I'm from royal family of Ralite city.
I have decided to maintain a low profile status because I married outside Ralite city and not a royal family. But I married your dad for love and I'm happy for that.
But it is high time you know your root and that's why I'm disclosing this information to you. Mom, you mean I'm related to the royal family of Ralite city. You mean this city I'm currently residing.
Yes Mark, king Richard is the son of my father's elder brother. His father is the late king Phillip and my father is Prince Edward his junior brother.
Their fathet king John had three sons, Phillip, Edward, Mark and three daughters. King Phillip was the first born, Prince Edward was the second born while Prince Mark was third born.
I hope you can now understand the dynasty. Mom, I totally understand. I and your dad had kept low profile all these years but I just want you to know you are from royal family.
That's a great news mother. And this information is also timely. What do you mean son? His mom asked. One of the companies I registered my company as contractor is Gordon Corporation.
Yes, I have heard you mention Gordon Corporation severally as your business contractee. So, what about it? King Richard's son, Prince Richmond is the major shareholder in Gordon Corporation.
And the company is just setting up an automobile section of the company. I had bidded for a contract in the company but until now I haven't been awarded the contract.
I heard some companies had been awarded and had commenced work on site already. Is that so? Yes, mom. I'm askanced that there are issues beyond my control. But with King Richard on our side, I should get some sort of assistant.
I haven't called king Richard in a long while. I'm actually relating the history to you because I wanted you to visit them.
But what I will do now is to call the king myself first before you show your face in the palace. I will call you back after my discussion with the king.
Mom, I will appreciate you mention the issue of my business too. That's why I'm calling Mark. Just be set to visit the palace when I call you again.
Mom, I will be more than ready. Okay then, I will call you back tomorrow after my chat with the king. Okay, mom. Good night. Good night Mark.
Keith Rodger, the mother of Mark Rodger was very close to king Richard when they were young. They lived with their parents in the old palace when king Phillip was ruling.
Keith Rodger is the first daughter of second son of king John, Prince Edward while king Richard is the first son of first son of king John, king Phillip.
They had exciting youthful days, Richard, Kelly, Keith and Jeremy in those days in the old palace before Keith fall in love and was pulled out by marriage. For inexplicable reasons, for over twenty years Keith Rodger had not visited her family in Ralite city.
She had kept a low profile in Calgar city with her family. But now that her son Mark Rodger is back in Ralite city and desperately need her help, she thinks it high time to visit her family.
She made a phone call to king Richard early the following day. King Richard's phone rang and he picked it.
Good morning my royal highness. This is Keith Wellington. I can't believe this. Is this really Keith Wellington? Yes, your highness. My goodness, where are you now. Hope you are in Ralite city. I am still in Calgar city.
Don't tell me you are calling me from Calgar city after over twenty years I haven't set my eyes on you. My highness, I'm very sorry. I know it has been a long time.
Keith, you need to come down to see me. You abandon your brother and friend for twenty years and you are still telling me you are not anywhere near Ralite city to see me.
I'm sorry king Richard. I will try to come and see you. You are not going to try. You must come down. If you have any need of assistant getting here let me know right away. I can send an helicopter or even book flight for you right away.
Aaaaaaah! Keith laughed. That's so serious. That's how serious I am Keith. You left without even looking back because of John Rodger your lover.
That i understand but twenty years of absence from your family is rather too long and not acceptable. My highness I know and I accept my fault. I'm willing to make amends.
Keith, now you are talking. How are you and John Rodger. We are doing great. And the kids, how are they? I'm sure they are grown ups now. They are and they are doing great.
I miss you Keith. When do I expect to see you. I will come over tomorrow. And when you are coming be ready to spend at least a week in the palace before you will return. You can even come with your entire family.
Oh! I will discuss that with John first. If he accepts we will be there together. Okay, that's fine by me. How is Richmond and his siblings doing? Great! They are doing great.
That remind me, I sent you wedding invitation for Richmond's wedding but you did not show up. My royal highness, I am very sorry. You see, I will stay for a week when I come to Ralite city.
Okay, Princess Keith I will be waiting to receive you. I'm going to get an apartment ready for you in the palace. You will not stay in the hotel. I will appreciate that so much. My greetings to the queen. Mrs. Keith Rodger ended the chat with king Richard with so much excitement.
She concluded she needs to convince her husband to accompany her as king Richard has requested. John had gone out when Keith called her brother king Richard.
So as soon as he returned, she informed him of king Richard invitation to Ralite city for a week. John was reluctant about visiting Ralite city initially. But after much persuasion and the fact that the visit will eventually link Mark with King Richard and Prince Richmond. Which could enhance the success of Mark business in Ralite city, he accepted to accompany his wife on the trip.
Keith also get Elizabeth and Daniel aware of their trip to Ralite city the next day. She however encouraged them to behave as adult which they are in their absence from home.
Elizabeth is currently teaching in a private secondary school in Calgar city while Daniel attends college from home. The news of their parents travelling for a week came as a surprise to Elizabeth who knew her parents hardly travels. But to Daniel, it was a welcome idea. There will be more freedom in the next one week to hangout with friends in college.
Early the next day, Mr. John Rodger and Mrs. Keith Rodger drove themselves in their Toyota car to the airport to join flight to Ralite city. Daniel Rodger had to follow them to the airport to bring back the car to their residence.
They bought two business class flight tickets from one of the airline companies in Calgar city, Air Broadway company ticket office. They then proceeded to the waiting room to sit until departure time.
Their flight departure was announced by 9:30am and they boarded the waiting bus to the tarmac where the planes were park. The boarded the plane along with other passengers.
While Keith and husband were in waiting room, Keith had called king Richard to intimate him they were on their way. King Richard however had sent an envoy in a convoy to bring Keith and husband to the palace on arrival. They wanted to surprise Mark with their visit to Ralite city. So they decided to call him on their arrival in the city.
The flight from Calgar city to Ralite city is over an hour. The passengers had been served snacks and can drinks during the flight. It was about 20 minutes into the flight when Keith notice a youngman walked towards the lavatory. Her instinct told her something wasn't right with the young man holding a small bag as he passed.
He was wearing a multicoloured shirt on a jeans. She free her mind from such strange thought and continue taking her snacks and soft drink.
Few seconds later, one of the flight hostesses passed pulling the snacks and drink stand towards the cockpit. Some seconds later, another lady also walked down towards the lavatory section probably to ease herself.
Then, she noticed the same young man walked pass her with his shirt pull out now from the jeans and move directly to the cockpit. She actually thought he wanted to get more snacks and soft drink from the flight hostesses as he did not return to his seat. She had no impression of what the man in question was about to do.
Meanwhile, Prince Richmond was sleeping a week before and had seen himself holding the mighty sword. He discovered in the dream that with the mighty sword he could penetrate wall and metallic objects to rescue people.
He knew right after waking from the dream, there are more to the silver coloured knife that he hasn't discovered yet. He kept the thought to himself knowing a time will definitely come when he will need to help people like that.
About thirty minutes into the flight, the pilot speak from cockpit. We have a critical situation. All passengers should remain on their seats and remain calm.
Passengers started panicking after the speech from the pilot. Immediately, the pilot ended his speech, a mean looking masculine young man stood up from his seat holding a rifle.
He shouted at other passengers; we have taken over the control of the plane. Nobody should stand from their seats. The passengers remained silent and none dare stand up from their seats.
He held his rifle up as he walked up and down the plane passage. Keith and husband were surprised at what they were witnessing. All the passengers were terrified.
The guy in the cockpit called the other macho man in the passengers area on phone and passed a message. He answered; I'm on it already.
Keith and husband were sitting in the middle seats in the plane. So as the macho guy walked back to the front, she summoned courage and quickly on her phone to text some messages to the king.
Mr. John Rodger was a little scared as Keith was texting the message. He was watching the macho man. As soon as he realized the macho man was returning from the cockpit side, he tapped her with his hand to keep the phone away.
She kept the phone away as the macho man approached and walked pass towards the back of the plane. As he moved towards the cockpit, Keith completed her message to the king.
The plane is now near to Ralite city airport. The young man in the cockpit had told the pilots the conditions in which the passengers would be released.