"shit".Daniel thought."How could he forget that"
Tara saw the troubled look on his face.She knew he just came to see her.
"Never mind that".She said
"Oh ok".Daniel said."I wanted to say Thank you for taking me to the party.It was eventful"
"Eventful doesn't even begin to describe it".Tara smiled."But you're welcome"
"Ok then".Daniel turned
"Do you want to accompany me to the next party?".Tara asked
"Are you sure you want me there?"
"Why not".Tara smiled."I'll text you the date"
"You don't have my number".Daniel frowned
"Sure I do".Tara said before going inside.She grabbed her phone on the couch and sent Daniel a message:Hi
Daniel who was wondering why she went back in received her text.
"I have a girl's number.A girl texted me!".He said with joy
Tara was peeking out the window to see Daniel's reaction.She saw the wide smile on his face.
"Cute".She faintly smiled as Daniel left her house.
She headed upstairs and decided to give someone a call.
"Hey".Tara said when the call went through.
"Hi".Leyla said hoarsely.
"What's wrong? I didn't see you at the party"
"Yeah,I don't feel like going anywhere"
"Maxim?".
"How do you know?".Leyla asked surprised.
"A little birdie told me".Tara said."There's a party next week and I want you to Even if it's just for an hour"
Leyla went silent for a while.She didn't feel like going anywhere but staying cooped in her room wasn't helping.
"Ok".Leyla sighed
"Thanks".Tara said excitedly as she ended the call.
"Thank you".Leyla whispered after the call ended.She felt slightly better after Tara called but it wasn't lifting the burden on her heart.Only he could do that.
Maxim heard someone whisper his name,like the voice was being carried by the wind.
"Maximus,The meeting's about to start".His brother called.
"Coming".Maximus trotted.
"Aren't you excited? Talks of expanding the family business will begin".His brother said with a wide smile.
Maximus rolled his eyes and said."You have no idea"
He walked into a large room with luxury evident at every end.The room was only meant for discussions but the huge ceilings and intricate carvings on the table seemed over the top.Hordes of business men were present with all of them dressed to impress.A camera crew could be seen at the corner.
"There".A female reporter pointed to Julian's brother."Get a good picture of him. He's rumoured to be the one who'll take up the mantle"
"I think they're talking about you". Julian glanced at his brother
"Natural".His brother smirked, walking ahead
"Hey,Wait up".Maxim called.They were a lot of people he didn't know.
He walked up to His brother who was engaged in a conversation with a business man.Maxim decided to silently leave his side but the business man spotted him.
"Maximus".The man said surprisedly."My,My.Look how much you've grown.You were about this tall when I last saw you"
"Thank you.You are also doing well".Maximus replied.He had been taught to say those words when he didn't know what to say and when he didn't know the person.The man had a familiar face with his pointed nose and warm expression.He was dressed in a casual black suit with a brooch clipped to his chest pocket:A sign that he was a huge figure and had to be referred as sir.
"You must remember sir Garrison right?".His brother said.
"Of course".Maximus said relived."A pleasure sir Garrison"
"Do you think the revenue accrued after the expansion will be more than it is presently?".Sir Garrison faced Julian.
"How the hell am I to know that".Maxim thought.He didn't know the simplest thing when it came to business.
"Well—".Maxim was just about to guess an answer when a huge trumpet blew.
"Introducing the CEO and Head of the family,Sir Arthur Zerrier"
The people who were seated rose and the camera crew went bonkers as they struggled to capture Sir Arthur.
A few people left the meeting room as he sat down.
"This meeting shall now commence"
"Allow me to have the first word".Julian's brother rose."We have to capitalize on this opportunity.Our revenues are skyrocketing and they will continue to do so if we take this huge step.Granted,No decision has all advantages.I save you all the trouble because I have evaluated this decision from a neutral standpoint and believe me when I tell you.The pros outweigh the cons by a lot".
"Thank you son".Julian's father beamed.
"Your son remains eloquent as ever".Sir Garrison commented.
"Indeed"
Maximus felt lost at the table.He had no idea why he was here.The huge words only seemed to make his head spin.The camera crew continued taking pictures and pointing to the General manager and whatnot.
"Wish I was anywhere but here".Maximus whispered.
"Have a nice day sensei".Claire bowed, leaving the training room.
"You too".Julian said.
He rose,headed to his room and slumped on his bed.
"Shit".Julian groaned.
He heard his phone ring before he could close his eyes.
"Who is it".He said after answering the call.
"Hello sweetie".The person replied.
Julian knew that voice."Cassandra?"
"At your service"
"How did you get my number?"
"Don't worry about that.So here's the thing,I'm home alone and my Nether region is craving your rod". Cassandra whispered.
"Uhm,I don't think I can—".Julian didn't finish his sentence because Cassandra ended the call.
"Maybe I upset her".Julian thought.
A notification popped up on his screen and when he tapped it—
"This girl has no limits!".Julian said as he stared at what Cassandra sent.
She sent a picture of her hands spreading her boobs apart and her address with the caption:They want you in between
Julian hastily grabbed his phone and rushed out of his room.He was about to leave the house when he heard his father's loud voice.
"Where are you going Julian?".
"To the library".Julian said quickly."I find myself getting attracted to fantasy books"
"Alright then,Be home soon".His father said, ascending the stairs.
"Thank you". Julian said rushing out of the house.