"Hmmm... Mr.Willson," I saw he was asleep next to Noah. I woke him softly.
"Oh, Ben, I am sorry, I fell asleep"
"It's alright. So how are you holding up?"
He didn't say anything but I can see how he is by looking at him.
"Why don't you go and freshen up? Here I bought you some clothes as well,"
"Thank you, Ben, give me a few minutes,"
I looked at Noah, he looked more fragile than the last time I saw him. The more I think of all that was happening, it's pretty hard to believe how we all are interconnected. The more clues come to the surface, the more the situation comes complicated.
"Yes, she will need to rest for a while," I heard Alex's voice as he came in with Mr.Willson.
"That's good to hear," said Mr.Willson.
"Hi, I got breakfast," Alex said to me while handing over the food containers. Meg had promised to be with Sarah today so I could go to the office and check out the work. So Alex and I came a bit early to catch up with the doctor and check on Noah.
"Good Morning everyone," said the doctor, who was Meg's chief and one of the best in the field.
"Good Morning Doc, any good news?"
"Hmm... well you know what Noah has requested already, and the only thing we can do at the moment is to let him be as he is. The good news is his vitals are ok,"
Said the doctor, patting Mr.Willson's shoulder. This is a tough situation as he has to grant Noah's wish.
We spent a few more hours with him and left for the office. Most of the work went on smoothly and with the progress, the meeting was up to date, and we were able to finish up the work smoothly.
Anthony came in, "Mr.Ben, can I talk with you two for a little,"
"Yes sure. Come have a seat," I said.
"We kind of have a situation, but manageable at the moment,"
"What is it?" asked Alex.
"Many want to find out who is DIAMOND after our recent bid winning," he said worriedly.
This was something I had anticipated to happen much sooner after the bidding. I have already made a plan with Uncle Holland and the team of company lawyers. I explained to the main team leaders about our plan, to use a press release and acknowledge the circumstances and not interfere with the operations within the company. Lastly, we promised we will disclose the real identity of the DIAMOND when the time is right.
"Ben, I think we need to think about this issue a bit bigger," said Alex.
"Hmm. I know what you mean.. but what can we do? and y ideas?" I asked in return.
"I have to think a little. but you know we have been getting a bit of more project proposals,"
"Are they all real?" I asked smiling.
"No. Out of ten only four or five are real," answered to Ben looking at the magazine he had in hand.
"It's like the sea, calm before the storm,"
"Yes,"
We talked a bit about the wedding preparations and there was a bit of a hint about it after capturing Alex coming out of the event planner. We made it a point that he was helping his cousin's wedding which was actually will be held the next day at the same place. We made a plan and Alex's cousin and fiancee agreed to help us gladly.
As it was time to head home, we bought some sweets for the girls and some drinks for ourselves.
"We are home," screamed Alex.
"OH... Mr.Nutmeg is back," said Meg playfully.
"Hold on... if you tease me you won't get what I bought,"
"What did you get?"
"No.. Nope, I am not telling,"
"Hiiii...."
They started to chase each other, till Meg fell into Paul's hands.
"OH!! HI, Paul" she said steadying herself.
"What's going on?" He asked smiling at the comic scene in front of him.
"Well Mr.Officer, this Nutmeg had bought something and won't give me,"
"OH, wasn't it you, Miss Tomboy that screamed at me?"
"So what?"
"I am not going to give it. I bought it and I intend to keep it,"
"We'll see about that Mister," threatened Meg with a spoon in hand.
"Oh ok... you too... no violence. Or else I have to lock up you two for one night," said Paul grabbing the bag from Alex.
"I don't mind," Alex said with a mischievous smile.
"Well, what are two fighting for a bag full of snacks?" He asked looking at us.
"We bought these for them as a peace offering as we had to stay in office more time than we hoped," I said in defense.
"Oh... in that case I will give these to Little Bud,"
"Thank you," said Sarah who was quiet and watching what was happing. My mother had sent her maid to help out the girls, so Sarah asked her to arrange tea for all.
"So why are you here so suddenly, Paul," I asked.
"Got some news, that I wanted to share with you guys,"
"Do you want our team heads?"
"That would be good,"