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in a reassuring way, I turned back quickly
and said Caleb, we have heading towards
us.
"I'm glad you could come" he said
arranging his wire-rimmed spectacles
"It's good to see you again" I said and
introduced Kiera to him then looked around
for, Cephas Pepple, the man who'd place
a call across to me wanting to see me
Urgently "Where's Cephas?"
"Ughhh...." He grumbled "the old man is
in his office having his babies."
"He hasnt stopped taking those
Shots?" I asked with a teasing frown
"Ohhh, Cephas pepple can never stop"
he said in a flat tone then I asked him "he claimed they are the reason he's still living"
I gave a fake smile "I will see you later
Ok Caleb"
"Sure" he said and headed towards the
reception office.
I walked silently toward an elevator and stepped into it followed by Kiera. but
hesitant. We haven't said a word to each other since we stepped out of the plane and I didn't
understand why I felt worried .
The elevator suddenly vibrated and she
grabbed my left hand to stance herself. I I felt Something itch inside of me but I
tried to act Normal anyway
"Are you Okay?" I asked staring
unconsciously at her lips
"Yeah, Sure" She said and withdrawn
her hand immediately. The elevator door Opened and I walked out quickly without looking back
"Why are you fidgeting dummy" A teasing voice echoed angrily inside of me
but I ignored it and pulled open the
pivot door before me. Cephas pepple, a rotund man in his suit, white shirt and black and white striped tie. smoking a cigarette Out of the corner of his mouth "Ryan Simpson" I heard him call as he extends his hand for an handshake "How are You doing?"
"Very Well Sir" I answered and brought
my hand closer to his but he removed
his hand all of a sudden and gave
a Wide laugh "Got Yah!"
"You haven't Changed Cephas" I Said
With a grin and nodded to the Cigarette
At the corner of his mouth "Haven't You
gotten rid Of them yet? Don't You Know
they are not good for You?"
"Blah, Blah. You sound like my Wife.
I've dropped down to three a day.
One after breakfast, One After Lunch
And one after Supper" he Said counting
his fingers "It's the best I can do. So
don't you hassle me and introduce
me to this fine looking madam" he
Said as he blinked toward Kiera
"Oops my bad, Kiera" I Said turning
over to her "meet Cephas pepple the Director General of the pepples Company and.." I Said again turning over to Cephas
"Cephas meet Kiera Smith my honourable
Personal assistant."
I noticed her cheeks turned red as
soon as she heard the word "Honourable"
And I didn't know when I started smiling
"Nice meeting you Sir" She Said
"Same here" he Said with a Wide
Smile "And call me Cephas Miss Kiera I
usually feel as old as methuselah
Whenever I am referred to as Sir" he teased
"Okay Sir..... I mean Cephas" She Said
And Corrected immediately.
"Cephas, You sounded urgent On the
Phone" I Said trying to end their
conversation and switching onto business
"What did You Say the problem is?"
"Ohh!" The Old Man Sniffed as he
pressed his Cigarette into the silver
Ashtray beside him "I Nearly Forgot
the reason I Sent for you, let's head over
to the Meeting room, the rest are there" he Said as he stood up and pulled his
pant out of his belt.
"Gross!!" I heard Kiera silently and I
Gave her a Silent Stare with a message
in it saying you-haven't - seen - anything.
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