Chapter1
Dave Philips is a young billionaire CEO, the only child of Mr/Mrs Philips. He grew up as a loner being controlled by his parents. His parents would tell him what to eat, drink and also the clothes to put on… Mr/Mrs Philips were always busy with work and had no time for their son, making him grow in the hands of maids through their supervision.
Dave Philips had no choice but to adhere to his parents' instructions, although he was fed up with his parents always dictating his life.
"You will have to continue the company as you have come of age, you are no longer a child." Mr Phillips said as he picked up his glass of water.
"Dad, I'm not experienced. I don't know anything about the company. How do you expect me to run it?" Dave said. He was already confused, and he didn't know where to start from, as he had no experience.
"My son, your Dad and I will be going for a business trip which may last for a year, and we want you to continue from where we stopped... I believe in you and I know you will make us proud." Mrs Philips said as she filed her nails.
"My assistant will put you through, and you must pay attention to every detail of what you will be thinking.. Do I understand?" Mr Philips commanded.
"Ye.. Yes sir." Dave stuttered.
"Will you speak like a Man. If anything happens to my company in my absence, you won't like what I do to you. "Mr Philips shouted.
"Talk to your son." Mr Philip said, pointing at his wife.
Mr Philips stood up feeling disgusted by Dave's reply and headed to his room. Dave had always been scared of his dad, due to how his dad treated him, and he questioned himself if he was actually his father. Mrs Philips, on the other hand, is a skincare addict as she is always concerned about her skin. She pushes her motherly duty to her maid.
"You have heard what your Dad said. Do your possible best to make us proud." Mrs Philips said as she patted her son's back as she left the sitting room.
Dave wished to be raised in another family. He prayed to have a normal life where his life wouldn't be dictated by his own parents. He couldn't share his pain because no one was there to listen, but he kept it to himself and became a loner. He hardly talks and always keeps a strict face.
The next morning, Dave couldn't sleep the whole night as he wondered how he was going to run his father's company. He also wondered how he would associate with people, as he was always restricted from having friends as his parents would always tell him that friends were bad, and he obeyed their instructions.
Dave encouraged himself and was ready to set out. As he stepped out of his room he met his mom...
"Why are you putting on this?" Mrs Philips said, assessing his dress from head to toe.
"What is wrong with what I am putting on?" Dave asked.
"Please go in and change because your outfit doesn't look good. I will get you something to wear,"she said.
"Not again., So you can't choose what I want to wear again, "he murmured.
"Are you talking to me?" Mrs Philip asked, as she wanted to be sure of what she had heard.
"No.. Let go. "
"Please don't waste my time because I have to prepare, I don't want to miss my flight." Mrs Philips, as she dragged him inside.
She chose an outfit which she thought would be better for him, and she praised her son, telling him he looked good in it. Dave wasn't comfortable with it as he felt stuffed in it, the tie felt like a choker, but he decided to act cool... He stepped out and was driven to the company by his, his driver. Jude had been his Dad's driver for a long time, as he had worked for them for years. Jude was the only person Dave was free with, and he discussed part of his problems with him.
"Young boss, how do you feel today? "Jude asked, as he wanted to start a conversation with Dave.
"I don't know how I feel as my face time is working in my father's company. Am I not too young for all this? "Dave said as he became discouraged.
"My dear, you are young for all this too. What can I say? You just have to do what they said and make them proud. I believe you can do this, I trust you. "Jude said assuringly.
Dave breathed heavily and wasn't ready for all this drama, but he had no choice. Jude said encouraging words to him which lifted his spirit and made him more determined.
"Good morning sir." A staff member greeted a member as he entered the company.
He thought why about people that were way older than him would address him as sir. Mark, his father's assistant, welcomed him and took him to his office… Mark ordered a board meeting where he wanted to introduce Dave to the company.
"Good day everyone. We have a new face in our midst today. Let us welcome Dave Philips, the only son of Mr/Mrs Philips, the CEO of this company. "Mark said, pointing towards Dave's direction.
Dave started feeling light as his worst nightmare was coming to reality. Dave wondered how he would say a speech in front of all these people. He scanned the room and saw a good number of people. They were patiently waiting for his speech and all their eyes were on him.
"Then, thank you all Thank you "Dave stammered.
He cleared his throat, opened a bottle of water and drank from it. Everyone was surprised by his actions and wondered if he was okay. Dave felt embarrassed and decided to summon his courage to say something.
"Mark has said it all. I'll be looking forward to your cooperation, and we are all working as a team." Dave said as he bowed his head as though the words were written on the floor.
Mark noticed what was happening and distracted the mood with a clap and the meeting was dismissed. Dave breathed
As his heart pounded heavily...
