"it's 12 am. now, hope that they went to bed,"Angela told herself as she paid the driver. she took a cab cause for one reason,she didn't want to call attention when she reached home and for another reason,she had a drink so she couldn't drive.
The whole Collin mansion was dark. "Thanks God, everyone is asleep."she thought as she opened the front door. she removed her shoes to avoid causing noise and tiptoed into the living room.she was about to climb the stairs when she heard a husky voice calling her name.
"Holy shit ,I'm doomed," she mumbled to herself and turned slowly to find James sitting on the sofa.
"Dad ,why are you still awake?" she said, putting down the shoes. James turned on the light, and of course, he saw her putting them down, but they were used to her.
"Come here,we have something to discuss," he announced.
Angela approached him, wondering what he was going to say.
"What is it, dad? I'm sleepy, you know .can't it wait for tomorrow? " she protested.
"It can't . It's about the new project ,I want you to head it, "
"What?"she exclaimed. "But dad, I don't have that much experience, and what about my work at the hotel."
"We will find someone to replace you .don't worry about that. "
"But this project is huge, working with a big company like L Group,no..."She shook her head ."I don't think I'm fit for that,"
James took her hands in his and looked directly into her eyes.
"Angela dear,I trust you. I know you can do it. you are right about this project being huge, and that's why I want you to head it,you,my own daughter cause I know you will do your best and never disappoint me. "
"But what about L Group ,do they agree?" She asked reluctantly.
"Of course they do. and you don't have to worry. Quenn will help you."
"Quenn ?"she asked, confused
"Don't you remember him? You met afew times when you were kids.carly's son "
"ooh,I see," she muttered, recalling him.
"So, do you agree?"
She thought for a moment. she loved her dad and never wished to disappoint him.
" Okay, I agree but will need your guidance."she said with a cheerful smile
Pleasure grew in James's heart.
"Anytime dear. so you go to sleep we have contract signing tomorrow.
"Good night Dad "she gave him a peck.
"Good night, darling."
Angela went to her room and throw herself on the bed and let out a great deal of breath.when she left painting and joined business she knew a day like this will come but not so soon.this was going to be tiresome.
The next morning, she woke up a little early to her usual time and directly went to her wardrobe .
She needed to find clothes for the day. Her eyes stopped on the dark blue suit she recently bought.
"Great ,this will do,"she exclaimed as she drew it from the wardrobe. She took a quick shower, put on her suit,applied some make ups, and then admired herself in the mirror. Satisified by her look ,she went downstairs to find everyone already having breakfast.
"Morning, Dad,mom." She kissed them and gave a fist bump to Alan.
"You look stunning, dear," Amellia, their mother, complimented.
"Thank you, mom . I thought that I must look somehow different,I mean attractive.right dad?"
"Yeah, you look like a true business woman now."
Angela smiled and winked at Alan, who seemed to be bored by their conversation.
Quenn, in his room ,unable to sort out what to wear to day. He removed all his favourite suits from the wardrobe and scattered them on the bed."I don't know why, but today I want to look good and attractive. Of course I always look attractive in everything but today I don't want to look attractive only ,like charming. maybe it's because I'm meeting the Angela, girl today. Since last night when dad told me we have a meeting with them ,there is nothing else in my mind." He thought.
"I have to find someone to help me choose or else I"ll be late." he told himself and went downstairs where AJ was putting books in her bag preparing for school.
"Hey AJ, come to my room. I need you to help me with something."
"But uncle, I'm getting late for school." AJ complained.
"Come on ,you won't get late." He dragged her upstairs to his room.
AJ 16 years old was the only child of Rose Okefe ,Quenn's elder sister. after her mom and dad died in a car accident when she was ten, her grandpa took her in. she became very attached to Quenn , who wasn't only her uncle but also her best friend. When they are together, they seem more like brother and sister than uncle and niece.
They entered the room. AJ was surprised to see a lot of clothes on Quenn's bed. he was known in the family to be well organised, but now, looking at his bed ,she couldn't believe it.
"What happened to you? Why is everything in a messy ?"
"Just help me choose what to wear," he said, sitting on the room sofa.
AJ smiled."Now, dear uncle,you have to tell me the truth. do you have a new female investor you want to impress?"
"No, just a partner in business,"he answered indifferently.
"This one is an exception for sure," she said, holding up suits one by one so that she could choose.
He ignored her and continued looking in her phone.
"What's her name ?" AJ asked with curiosity.
Quenn was snapped. "How did you know it was a girl?" AJ laughed at him.
"Oh God, don't you even see how you are acting. just tell me her name."
"Angela Collin."he answered to shut her up.
"Woow !! Pretty name. She must be beautiful to deserve all the preparations, " she said, teasing him.
Quen stood and went to her.
"What did you choose?" She was becoming annoying, and he knew if he didn't get rid of him soon, he would be late because of her stupid interrogation.
"This one." She said, holding high a light grey suit proudly.
He snatched it from her." Thanks. Now go to school"
"Is she pretty? Can I meet her?"
Quen dragged her out of the room and closed the door.
"Hey you fool ,that's not fair after my help," she shouted behind the door.
"Go to school, kiddo, or else you get late," Quen shouted back.
"Ungrateful," she mumbled and went away.
Angela was getting nervious as they approached the company. James sensed it and gave her an assuring smile.the driver stopped at the entrance of L Group. A man and a young woman come to welcome them.
"Welcome ,Mr. and Miss Collin. This way, please, " the woman said and
They followed her into the company , and some reporters came from nowhere and started asking a lot of questions. Bodyguard made away for them to the elevator.
"You should have told me that there will be reporters," Angela complained to her dad in fury as soon as they entered into the elevator.
"So you wouldn't come?" James asked, knowing well how she hated them.
"So I could prepare myself," she retorted.
"Prepare yourself cause there will be a lot inside."James, before giving her, I was joking, look, and smiled.
They reached the conference room door, and Angela let out a deep breath as the woman opened the door for them. some people she didn't know rose from their site, and reporters started clicking photos. good for them that they were not talkative like the one outside or else Angela should have shouted to them to f**king get out. Then two men approached them.she recognised one to be the chairman cause they met two years ago. He was with a tall handsome guy, in his grey suit which fitted his well masculine body he looked like a model, but again, he looked somehow familiar. she was lost wondering where she saw him that she didn't realize Carly was talking to her. she was snapped by his voice.
"Hi Angela, nice seeing you again."
She smiled and shook his hand ."it's my pleasure, sir,"
"Not sir, just call me uncle."he said, still holding her hand.
"Yes, uncle," she said shyly.
Carly smiled."This is my son Quen."
She looked up at him, and everything sorted itself in her mind.
"How come it's you again!"she exclaimed.