Strange girl
1043 Words
Politicians troop in their affluence and style.
Different convoys adorn the garage of the Anderson company.
Wealth and royalty smell here.
"Ladies and gentlemen,permit me to welcome to the stage, the MD/CEO of The Anderson group of company, Mr Jeff Anderson, the only son and heir of The Anderson empire!”
“A round of applause for him please.” The MC of the occasion said as he introduced Jeff Anderson to the audience to flag off the launching of The Anderson sugar refinery.
Rounds of claps thundered the hall as Jeff stepped out in his poise and affluence.
He is accompanied by some key members of staff.
To his left is the ever radiant and intelligent secretary, Christal Baker. She had been with the Anderson since her graduation from the University two years ago before the Patriarch of The Anderson, Chief Greg Anderson passed away.
She rapidly rose to the position of the secretary to the MD's office due to her diligence in discharging duties. To see Jeff Anderson, you have to pass through Christal!
To the left is his P.A and younger sister Cassey, they have been running The Anderson group together since the demise of their father, Chief Greg Anderson- The former Mayor of Meldow!
As Jeff stepped out to the stage, he waved to the audience, and another rounds of claps and shouts raced the air.
" Thank you ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you to this unique occasion, today is sure the beginning of another milestone in the history of The Anderson group." He started.
"I did what I promised my father,” he used his handkerchief to wipe his face.
" I told him on his death bed that The Anderson group is gonna be on the lips of both old and young through out the United States of America, and I feel so much elated to achieve that today,” he said and adjusted his tie and then continued.
" Today we are launching edibles. Starting with sugar, in the nearest time we would launch ketchup, hot-dog, edible oils, salt, and all kinds of edibles. The Anderson group is gonna be your one-stop store for shopping,”
As he said this there is an uproar of different kinds of approval in the hall.
Everyone is happy for The Anderson group achievement.
" Thank you once again and enjoy your stay here.” Jeff Anderson rounded off his he speech and he turned to leave the stage.
As he did this, his eyes caught a lady sitting beside Princess Minion, the daughter of the Mayor of Meldow.
Princess Minion is a friend of The Anderson, she and Cassey were classmates in college.
The lady sitting beside her is an unknown face to Jeff.
He stared at her for up to 10 seconds, the he descended the stage.
The lady in question is not oblivious of Jeff's stares, infact she loved as he stared at her.
She winked at him and blew a kiss.
Princess Minion was surprised at the lady's actions and she inquires if she knows The Anderson.
"Hey girl, I thought you said you don't know any of The Anderson, that you just wanted to be part of this celebration, that's why I allowed you to tag along,” Princess Minion asked the lady.
They had met earlier today at the venue when Princess Minion excused herself from her father's entourage to use the restroom.
The lady in question had approached her and pleaded to be allowed to tag alongside Princess Minion.
She knew no one would stop Princess Minion from entering the hall where the launching will take place even if she had no pass!
The latter had agreed because she believed there is nothing wrong in making new friends.
"Oh!" The lady and answered “I don't know any of The Anderson, I only want to take a view of what it's like to be in the gathering of the Billionaires in Meldow,” she informed Princess Minion smiling.
"Oh! I forgot to ask your name, at least you know mine.” Princess Minion said.
" Who doesn't know the kind-hearted daughter of The Mayor of Meldow?" the lady said “Anyway, my name is Clarion, Clarion Ariel,” she said and stretched her hand for a friendly handshake.
Princess Minion took her hand, curiosity shown on her face.
"Ariel? Never heard of such name before, are you not from Meldow?" Princess Minion asked.
"Yeah, the name Ariel, obviously it doesn't sound like that of the ruling class of Meldow. Yes I am not from Meldow. I am from Dovas, a remote town after the city of Nexter,” she informed, smiling.
"Wow, that tells why I do not know the name. Who is your father? Is he the mayor of Dovas,” Princess Minion asked Clarion.
" You mean my father? You don't wanna know baby,” she said, increasing her sheepish smiles.
" I see, ” Princess Minion replied. She called on to a waiter and ordered for a glass of juice.
"Can I get same please?" Clarion ordered too.
Princess Minion looked at her weirdly and shook her head.
"Something is not right here,” she said to herself.
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"Who was that girl sitting beside Princess Minion?” Jeff asked Cassey as they were out of ear-shot.
"I noticed the beau too, but I think I'm seeing her for the first time. We have never met before,”Cassey replied him.
"Are you sure she is not one of the girls from your college?”
" I don't think so big bro, I'll inquire,” she assured her brother and walked ahead.
"Call me Sylvester please, it's urgent,”he called out and went to his office.
"Ok bro, will do just that,” she said as she increased her pace.
"Boss, you called me?" Sylvester asked as her entered into Jeff's office.
" Come forward guy, you see that girl sitting beside Princess Minion, I want her for the night. Do all that it takes.”
"Copy that Boss, she is yours for tonight.” Sylvester assured him.
"Good,” Jeff replied.
By 6pm of the same day, the hall was almost empty because the program had ended...
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