Five minutes had passed before Roshi finally returns to the office. For around thirty seconds, he moves around the office looking for nothing in particular. Once he sits down, he fixes his gaze on Michael. Sensing his gaze, Micheal turns to look at him but Roshi says nothing. Instead, he gets lost in his thoughts and doesn't respond even when Lion taps on his shoulder. Observing this, Lion is afraid that his friend might collapse so he excuses himself to make a call.
"Hello, we are at the office and Roshi..." The call is abruptly disconnected.
' what is wrong with him? Can't he wait until i finish what i have to say atleast? This good for nothing doctor! I'll show you who is the boss once the meeting is over' thought Lion who walks back to the meeting room to find the discussion running smoothly.
" So, how many companies are you working with?" Asked Roshi.
"Honestly, this is the second one. The other one is a small Company in West Africa." Answered Michael.
' That is better ' thought Lion. 'Atleast he isn't associated with that evil woman'
"Well, i don't have a problem with the profit sharing rate but the money required..."
Suddenly, the door is kicked open " Roshi! What the hell happened to him? He was... Eer.. what? He is okay? Why have you called me then? I thought he was dying " the doctor said as he breathed heavily.
'Roshi again? Could that be his real name? Why are they lying then?' thought Michael.
The atmosphere grew awkward. Vivian and the driver looked between Roshi and the new comer. Michael on the other hand stared seriously at Roshi. It had just dawned on him, the other party is wearing face mask too!
" I'm sorry for the interruption. But that thing will make your skin itch and don't come looking for my help." Added the doctor.
Suddenly, Vivian and the driver turns to look at Roshi, understanding dwelling on them. Their boss's skin would also itch whenever he wore the face mask . They quickly shifted their eyes to Michael, who was keenly staring at Roshi. The environment turns so quiet one can hear a pin drop .
The company doctor takes notice of the weird environment and decides to leave. He is about to turn around when his eyes fall on Michael.
'What! He is wearing a face mask too?'
"I'm sorry for the sudden interruption," said Lion "Doctor, these are business people from West Africa. Kindly walk out so that the meeting can proceed"
Bells of warning ring in the doctor's ears. Without second thoughts, he runs towards Michael and hits him behind his neck region knocking him unconscious.
Everyone looks at him wide eyed with their mouths agape.
" You are from that evil woman. I'll kill all of you!" Declared the doctor.
He is about to run and hit the driver but Lion acts faster and blocks him .
"What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you suddenly attacking our visitors?" Asked Lion.
" Visitors? They are evil just like her . If she didn't send them, why is he wearing a mask?" Spoke the doctor pointing at Michael.
"A mask!"
"A mask!" Exclaimed Roshi and Lion at the same time. They quickly shift their attention to the two visitors inside the house.
Vivian and the driver are rendered speechless. Their boss has been exposed, what are they going to say? Finding her courage, " Boss is not a bad person" vivian spoke.
"Remove his mask!" Ordered Roshi.
Lion moved and did as commanded. Holding Michael's mask in his hand, he stood still, face as white as though his blood had been drained and his eyes wide as though he had seen a ghost.
Everyone in the room went silent. None dared to move a finger afraid they would attract doom to themselves.
'By the age difference, he can't be his brother. Plus his father died when he was a child. Who is this replica of Roshi?' thought Lion
"No.....! Wake him up now!" Shouted Roshi.
Before the doctor could take a step forward, Roshi suddenly rushed to the driver and held him by the neck almost chocking him. On the other hand, Vivian is shaking in fear unable to digest what was happening.
"His real name, now!" Shouted Roshi.
The driver is caught between loyalty to his boss and saving his life. What can he do?
"I..i.. i don't know. Owen is..." Before the driver could finish, an unexpected punch landed on his nose and blood oozed out.
" I said his real name! One more lie and i will kill you" roared Roshi.
Everyone in the room stood rooted to the ground. None dared to blink. Neither Lion nor the doctor knew this side of Roshi. He always acted weak before them. But how could he survive in the streets for so many years if he was weak? Their senses were brought back to the present by a resounding hard slap. The driver spat blood. Unable to endure it anymore, " Michael Rivera! His real name is Michael Rivera" the driver shouted.
Just as the name left his mouth, Roshi let go. Heavily breathing, he rushed to the man lying on the ground . Holding his face delicately in his hands, Roshi lets out a painful cry, tears rolling like river streams down his cheeks . He supports Michael into a sitting position and kisses him on his forehead, the love in his eyes immeasurable. Lion and the doctor rush to them and hag them from each side, sharing his joy and pain.
On the other hand, Vivian and the driver stare at the sight before them in confusion. They are unable to understand the sudden turn of event until Roshi suddenly removes his mask .