Elite's Shadows

The Angler's Catch

Noah

“You’re here son. Come sit” Grand pa said as I arrived the house.

“ Good day, Grandpa can I pour you a drink” I said as I took the gin and poured it’s content into the beer mug.

“Thanks son, you’ve indeed grown up. You know I’m not getting younger mere looking at me you’ll know my end is near” Grand pa started his conversation.

“ Grand pa you know when you start conversations like this I get scared” I said as I took a sip of the gin.

“ I understand how you feel but it’s the truth that you have to accept. What I’m trying to say is that you’ll need to get a wife you rejected all the dates my wife arranged for you. So we’ve decided to let you find one yourself. You’re not getting younger son and I think my wife have told you implications of your acting indifferent” Grand pa continued saying as he sipped his gin.

“So I’ll need you to introduce a lady to me at the end of this month. Failure to do so you know the implications”

“I’m aware Grand pa. And I’ll love to discuss a pressing matter with you. It’s about Mr. Steve he illegally obtained shares at our company” I explained.

“Your father taught you how to be an angler right you’ll have to use the skill you learnt from your lesson. You know the implications of showcasing your weakness” Grand pa said

“Sure” I said as I was reminded of a tragic scene. “Then we’ll have to limit our discussion on looking for a wife because that would be my weakness on the long run” I said smiling.

“Yes noted son, I indeed raised you well and your parents also deserves accolades for raising you properly” Grand pa praised as I blushed slightly. I headed straight to my room it’s time I use my knowledge as an angler.

“Son. You’re the best swimmer in your school. Coming out first two consecutive times so I’m not scared to do this because I know you’ll survive. Take this flash and come with me” dad said as he pulled me to the bow

I quickly searched my drawer to take the flash that was given to me by my dad. The flash drive spoilt so I had to give an expert to transfer every file in that flash to a new one. I found it. Then I slid it into my laptop. It’s content shocked me. Dad knew about Steve being a threat to his company. Maybe he didn’t get the right bait resulting in Steve outsmarting him. I’ll get the right bait and find out who’s responsible for my parents death. And to avenge my parents death I need evidences. First I’ll turn all his loyal servants against him as this would out him in a tight spot. Then I’ll look for the perfect bait. And destroy him with that.

Now cast your fishing rod into the sea. Once you’ve done this. Imagine the fish as your target enemy. And the worms as bait to lure your target to you. The fishing rod is a trap. Son, in the course of business the knowledge of fishing helped me a lot. Traps are being set. And for your enemy to fall for the trap you have to camouflage the trap with their weakness. Something that is irresistible to them. That is your worm. The fishes won’t go to the hook because they know of they do they die. But placing their weakness gives them the urge to go ahead they only realize their mistake after they get entangled”. Dad explained as I suddenly exclaimed.

“So I’ll get my bait, set my trap and camouflage it in order for my unsuspecting prey to fall into it” I said to myself grinning as I nodded slowly. I picked up my phone and sent the content of the flash to Aidan instructing him to find details of everyone involved in the success of Steve’s plans. I think betrayal should be the first bait. Now I get why business men are often good Anglers, shooters and also great chess players. These games speak more of life than those crappy video games. Unfortunately, I’m a boss in the three games and he’s only known to be an angler.

I remember vividly the day Grand pa introduced me as his heir. Ever since my parents death I was forbidden from associating with people from the outside world my life was in the house, classes, and everything I needed. So a lot of people thought I died with my parents. A tragedy that shook the whole town as my parents were known for their generosity. All I could do was cry indoors. At some point wishing that that girl didn’t save me that day but now I get it. The glare I received from Steve when Grand pa introduced me as his heir, the shock written in people’s faces at the conference room. I’m sure they asked how I was able to survive especially those who plotted with Steve.

“Good day, I’m Noah Hart the heir to Hartley’s empire” I said as I bowed a little then stood upright and sat next to grand pa.

“I thought he died with his parents” Steve finally voiced out as some nodded.

“Don’t think my son is as stupid as you think. Letting his future die with him is the most foolish mistake a man can make. Your present and past can be sacrificed fir your future” Grand pa replied.

“ Then where was he at least we would have been informed of his where about” Sam one of Steve’s men asked.

“ so you’ll devour him. Do you realize that you’re talking to an elder. I know of your every plans so my keeping my grand son for the main time was to protect his life. Those of you responsible for my son’s death would dance to the music soon” Grand pa said as he left the meeting room and I followed suit.