Members of the board directives stormed their way to Lucian's office. The news of sudden emergency spread to them quickly like wildfire. Mrs Lia Peterson, Mrs Ashling Cooper, the Chief financial officer, and the Chief operating officer, Mr Ben Stewart , and others were staring at Lucian Armstrong, unable to decipher, the meaning of what he did.
"Mr Lucian Armstrong, what is the meaning of this ruckus?. A few of my employees we're talking about this sudden emergency , and I don't understand." Mrs Lia Peterson asked.
Lucian was seated in his office chair, swinging it, till he had to stop and look at them, face to face.
"You see, this is a serious case of emergency, group of criminals, I mean ex- convicts just escaped from FBI's prison and according to lieutenant Caine, they are heading to Coral Gables as we speak. The CSI just informed me, and as it is this company is on the heartland of the the city, I had to take drastic measures by informing my secretary to inform other employees in the other floors, and when the time comes, they head down to the emergency room ".Lucian explained carefully.
"Really?. President Lucian?. Couldn't you have informed us of this, before involving our employees…."
"Lia, it's still the same thing. After all, he did what was needed at the right time- so, no need to panic right?.
"President Lucian's doing a good job, by keeping everyone of us safe. ". Miss Ashling chummed in.
Mrs lia scoffed. She angrily left the office, without melting any words to anyone.
"She's just acting up. President Lucian, the CSI- did they say anything further?".
"They are sending their team down here very soon, so no need to panic. Everything's fine".
"I pray so. With this recent natural disasters occurring, one's heart skips a beat all the time. But, I believe you, it's gonna be fine".
"Just be on the alert, you and your employees too.Carefulness is required ".
"Sure. Have a good day President Lucian "….
Lucian had to watch them disperse, except for Miss Ashling Cooper, whom rather walked up to him, wanting to seat on his desk.
"What the hell do you want, Miss Ashling?. Forgetting your underwear?". Lucian loathed her with passion, what else does she want from him?. Need to take her to bed or what?.
Dropping all formalities, she unbuttoned her grey shirt, seeking for pleasure.
"Lucian, why this hatred?. Why?. I have desired you more than anything else, yet you don't even spare me a glance, you pretend like I don't exist. When I've tried several times to get you…".
"You disgust me Ashling. Let me tell you one thing, whelther you get naked before me, or not, it still won't change the fact that you are a whore. So get that into your thick skull ".
"Are you then into men "?.
Lucian scoffed. Into men?-he's never into anyone, both male and female. Males are the worst, they disgust him like hell.
" Never!. Both male and female, so do yourself good, and leave my office, I've got work to do ".
"Luc-".
"Get the hell out now!. Before I haul you out the other way. Piece of Jezebel. "
Out of frustration and anger, she quickly stormed right out of the office. Lucian continued sipping tea, while a call came, from his personal doctor.
"Your medical results are out Lucian….".
He gave a deep sigh. He knew what was coming out from it.
"You need more of those of your previous medications, I mean, cratrivac, to help supress…".
"Till how long?.-".
"Lucian darling, have you ever considered falling in love?".
"Che cos' m?( what is it again)".
" You never have forgotten about your Italian accent?. Even though you have spent your early years there". Doctor Rodriguez said laughing.
" Don't tell me about falling in love, I…".
" What are you scared for?- tell me. I want to know, you we have known each other since you were eighteen, is it about your personality?…".
Lucian kept quiet. Tears streaming down his cheeks, he quickly composed his, and wiped those streaks of tears.
"Everyone is not destined to fall in love, and I believe that someone like me, is also inclusive, I have accepted my fate, so…."
"Your fate? Lucian, do you want to remain in your little world of loneliness and pain?Lucian!".
"Doctor Rodriguez, I need my usual medications, at least for now, till when the storm approaches ".
" If you say so, Lucian…., but please consider what I said to you. Love is so sweet, trust me. When you find that one person you are ready to do every thing for, you will discover that love is the most beautiful thing ever. I know that you are skeptical about your purity, but give it a trial. Trial works most times, and you will see who will accept you for who you are….".
" I've heard you, just send my medications, I reall need them, so badly".
" I will. Take care of yourself, no stress, you don't need it".
" Why are you sounding like I'm pregnant or what"?.
"Don't you want to be?".
"Pardon?- you…".
There was a laughter heard from the other side, and Lucian frowned.
"With who?
"Any one. Anyways bye…".
"You…"
Lucian placed the phone on his desk. Love?he wondered, but with whom?and how?- he wanted someone to cherish him, and love him, inspite of knowing what he is, and not just for his amassed wealth. Ashling wanted a night with him, and nothing else, which made him hate her the more.
" I think it's time to strike. I need Lucian dead at all cost, he doesn't need to see the light of the day…". Mrs Lia pulled down her phone on her desk grimacing.
" Let's wait for the news , Lucian Armstrong "….