After cler had confirming that Alexa has been found she was set to face the company challenges. With a deep sigh, she opens the large door of the meeting room to face the new and old faces still question her position. Some employees, resistant to her leadership pressed her with urgent business matters.
"We need to address the Johnson account Miss Cler. It's on the verge of collapse" one of the share holders said, his voice confrontational.
But cler remained calm prepared for this moment."i've already spoken to Alex about it. We have a plan in place"
The directors exchanged skeptical glances, but clear continued, confident. "We'll tackle each issue one by one.I assure you, we'll come out stronger".
Little did they know, cler was following Alex's instruction, laid out before she travelled back to 1985. Alex has anticipated this challenges and prepared cler to handle them.
"Have you been hearing from Ma'am Alex" lady Marie popped the question raising each directors curiosity.
(Such a snitch. What are you planning you snake?) Cler smiled as she though about this even though it didn't reach the deep.
"Ma'am Alex is faring well but she still doesn't know when she will be coming back. She really need her break from all this business stuff. With what am seeing she must have been really tired from all the pressures she has been facing from who knows, those who want a case to be on the "verge of collapse""
The man who questioned clear clears his throat as he glances at the other directors to see if they were going to reply.
"With no further ado, this meeting would be adjourned till the next scheduled time, and i hope we have good news about the stated account and the other accounts so as not to raise any suspicions" cler said through gritted teeth.
Each director glanced at each other while Lady Marie stayed unmoved.
As tge meeting adjourned, cler felt a sense of pride and accoplishment. She was proving herself as a capable leader, just as ex has trueated her to be. Welcome their New Boss.
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1985
As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, Alex hailed a taxi, exhausted from her first day at work. Sitting in the taxi she already missed her life in 2024, even though she was the CEO, she sometimes take breaks and rest but her life here was different, she is no less like an employee even though she was a share liaison.
(What time would they be?) she thought to herself as she looks at her wristwatch which struck 6:19pm. (They must be in the afternoon, around 12:19pm too). Not paying attention to the view of the city, she closed her eyes a little until the tboughts of the driver sneaked into her mind
(With what i made today, i still don't know if i would satisfy my wife. My wife should envy this young lady right here, she works and make money by herself unlike the load on my back i call a wife. How am i even going to pay the rest of our children fee when i have to finish paying up the rent of this car. Thank God we have a house of our own or else maybe i would have run away to find a comfortable life).
Alex really his thoughts with her eyes still close and would squeeze her face when she learns that driver's wife was a burden. On getting home, sbepaix tge far but was shocked by amount she gave him.
"Excuse me miss" the driver called out as he doesn't want torave the car alone on the road.
Alex turned unperturbed. "Yes Mr Driver, can i help you"
The driver quickly spoke up, "miss , the ride fare was $13.04ce to but you gave me my extra $10.00"
Alex smiled as the man tries to return the money.
"I am sorry it is a little amount but please accept it. Use it to pay for the rest of children's school fee" the driver was shocked and thought to himself.
(Did i say it out loud. Why God, when did my thoughts get so loud. Stupid, stupid, stupid!)
"Miss i'am sorry for saying all my problems outlloud but i still can't have this money"
"I really mean it, you didn't say anything outloud. Please accept it"
The driver looked at Alex and then to the money in his hand. "Thank you miss. Thank you very much"
"You are welcome sir, don't expect me to get a free ride from you next time okay?"
The man laughed "i'll commit that to mind"
"Thank you once again miss" the driver said as he moved to his car, hopped in and drove off, adjusting his rear view mirror to check on Alex again.
Alex watch as the vehicle left her side before she moved to her porch and was welcomed by the sweet aroma of chicken and steaming vegetables, courtesy of Aunt Mary's culinary skills.
"Hey sweetie, welcome home" Aunt Mary exclaimed as Alex walked into the cozy.
Alexa's mother, engrossed in ironing of clothes, looked upnd smiles "hey honey, how was your day?"
Alex dropped her bag and moved to help Aunt Mary. "It was great, at least i didn't get to miss my office. Aunt Mary, you must have a stressful day at the cafe, let me help you"
Aunt Mary handed her a plate to serve. "Actually, it was quite eventful, Jason passed by to check on you"
Alex ears Perked up, "oh he came?, what did he say"
Aunt Mary chuckled, "i told him you are now working at the company, and he looked like he'd sucked on a lemon."
Alex giggled, serving the roasted chicken onto the plates. "That's priceless, i can just imagine his face"
As they sat down to ear, Alexa''s mother asked, "so how's the new job"
Alex took a bite of the juicy chicken, savoring the taste. "It's going great, Mom, i am learning so much"
Aunt Mary smiled, pleased. "I knew you'd excel, dear. You are a natural-born achiever".
As they savored their dinner, Alex casually mentioned, " You know mom, there's someone at the company who is not thrilled about my presence"
Mrs smith's expression turned concerned,"who is that?"
"Victor" Alexa replied, taking a sip of her water. "He seems a little bothered by my being there".
Aunt Mary's eyes narrowed, "that victor is trouble, i've heard rumours about his shady dealings"
Mrs smith's worry deepened. "Alexa becareful around him, especially when he thinks you were the person who killed his daughter. I don't want you getting caught up in anything unpleasant"
Alexa smiled reassuringly, hiding her secret. "Don't worry mom, i have an ace up my sleeve"
Mrs smith's curiosity was piqued. "What do you mean?"
Alexaeaned in whispering."let's just say i have a way of knowing victor's thinking. I'll be one step ahead of him"
Aunt Mary and Mrs smith exchanged a puzzled glanced, but Alexa just winked, knowing her secret was safe. She could hear thoughts, and that gave her her edge. Little did victor know that Alex was also putting a tag on him.