What Will It Take

Chapter 4

*Amaiah’s POV*

I enter his office after knocking.He is sitting behind his mahogany desk,dressed to perfection in his black suit. His dark brown hair with copper tones is styled neatly and his hazel eyes make his face shine brightly but still hold so many mysteries in them.

“Amaiah, I need a very detailed explanation of what I need to do today and I strictly don’t want any visitors other than Devin”, he orders coldly.

“Yes sir,today you have only three meetings. At 10AM,1PM and at 5PM. A few files to sign and a site to visit”, I finish.

“Alright then,leave”,he says.

“Sure sir”, I leave his office and sit at my desk wondering why he is so cold to everyone.

*Christine’s POV*

I enter mommy’s room and it immediately reminds me of that wicked man.

I will get justice for my mother Ryes,no matter what it takes!

I go downstairs to get cleaning equipments and go back in the room. I begin cleaning the area,then I start packing her things carefully and I finish sooner than I expected. I take the things downstairs and I make sure everything is packed properly and I decide to rest when I see Chase coming out of the kitchen with packed utensils and I look around and see his suitcase next to the opposite sofa.

“You already packed?!”, I ask surprised.

“Yes I did,there isn’t much to pack and I thought I should help you with the kitchen and I think that’s all……Also I found a house,it’s just 15 minutes from the hospital and it’s really good and affordable”, he says.

“What would I do without you”, I say sincerely.

He walks towards me and kisses my forehead. “I’ll always be there for you”, he says and moves to check around for anything else that we could have left.

“Call the movers,we’re good to go”,he tells me excitedly.

“Alright sir”,I respond playfully.

I call the movers and they arrive a few minutes later and they load all the things in the huge truck and when everything is packed,I lock the door and say goodbye to my helpful neighbor.

We head to the city in mom’s car with my brother and we reach after an hour.

“It’s actually really nice”,I comment after seeing the new house. “Where’s the owner”,I wonder blankly.

“He will be here in a few minutes “he replies.

Shortly after,a man in his mid thirties arrives with papers and he walks towards us.

“Are you purchasing or renting?”,he questions sternly

After seeing the price, I take him aside and discuss with him quietly and we come to an agreement.

I make a transfer to his account and he leaves shortly after.

“How did you pay him Christy??!! You used the money you’ve been saving up to open your own business? You should have agreed to rent Christy......”,he says sadly.

“But the expenses would have been overwhelming and we need a lot of our own properties and I couldn’t get myself to sell our old house we grew up there......”,I responded confident in my decision.

“I will save up later and I’ll manage to open my own business don’t worry”,I reassure him calmly.

“But mom wouldn’t be happy with this decision”,he continues saying while entering the house.

“Take the things inside”,I tell the assistants of the moving company.

I pay shortly after they’re done and I make sure everything is good then I let them leave. I go inside and I start cleaning together with Chase and we finish quite quickly and we freshen up in our rooms upstairs and I decide to go and make us some lunch. I finish and decide to serve Chase personally in his room as a way to clear the air.

Knock knock!

“Come in”,he replies.

“I brought you lunch”,I say warmly.

“You could have left it in the kitchen you know”, he tells me bluntly.

“Listen Chase,I’m sorry okay. I know I should have asked for your say in the matter but I knew you’d deny using my savings and we needed this house. Please understand”,I try to explain.

“I hate that you still think of me as a baby,I’m a grown man Christine. A second year University student,I’m no longer the little boy you used to change diapers. I understand you’re 7 years older than me but I’m still an adult”,he responds offended.

“I’m sorry,it’s not even about that. I really respect your say in matters but I had to do this for us-”, I try to explain.

“Leave the food on my table and please leave me alone for a while”, he says sternly.

I get up,do as he said and leave the room quietly. I go to my room to talk to my boss on my laptop.

I open the laptop and check the scheduled time for the meeting and I use the few minutes to change my blouse into something more formal.

“Good morning Sir”,I greet respectfully as the meeting starts.

“Good morning Miss Emerson”,he responds.

“Sir, I wanted to ask for a transfer to the city branch office”,I politely tell him

“Give me valid reasons for your request”,he replies coldly.

“My parent is currently in the ICU at the city hospital because of a certain incident she fell into a coma and the branch in Litsy is very far from the hospital and I can’t manage to go to and fro. Please consider my request sincerely”, i tell him.

“I’ll take your request into consideration Miss Emerson. Thank you for informing me prior to this meeting. Your colleagues appreciate the information and wish you well. Thank you for your time”,he says and immediately ends the meeting.

Will he even consider it……..I think sadly

*Marshall’s POV*

“Thank you for your time and more ideas will be expected very soon”, I end the meeting.

Every board member heads outside

the conference room and I am left alone with Amaiah.

"What else is on that list?",I ask her, feeling exhausted.

"Well sir,you have a site to visit....",she responds carefully.

"We can move it to tomorrow so that you can go and have some rest.."she further suggests.

"You don't have to come with me for that,you can go back to your desk", I respond coldly.

"Yes Sir",she responds.

She leaves the room and I am left all alone feeling like my body will give out anytime soon. I haven't had proper meals for days. I get up and head to my elevator.

I get into the car and I drive myself to the site of our new project. I reach there in 10 minutes and I step out of the car walking towards the site.

It's almost complete,a new fashion store. I decided to dedicate another one of my projects to my mother and her best friend.

"It's finally coming to pass mother, Celine & Marie's.....all for you two",I speak to myself.

"I miss you mommy,it's been years since you left but I miss you more the further the years go by....I remember you like I see you everyday. I always look at your portrait that's in your room,your radiant smile. Those beautiful hazel eyes...I even hate to look in the mirror",I feel a drop fall from my eyes.

I wipe it off with my handkerchief and walk to my car. I get in, start the car and drive off.