Pregnant For The Alpha

chapter 7

Chapter 7

Eliza, in her workplace, has a close friend called Maya. Maya is a pretty lady of 28 years, a good listener in the sense that she can give you a listening ear in times of difficulties, even when you're the cause of the problem. She's also a counselor and a good adviser; you're sure to make the right choice following her advice. These qualities are what made Eliza and Maya become friends. Maya is just one year older than Eliza, and they vibe well together among their other colleagues at work. They have been by each other's side since they both became friends.

The very day Eliza came to work for the first time after a long trip, Maya was the only one who noticed her mood but couldn't place her finger on what the problem was. Eliza is someone who likes to be left alone when not in a good mood, so she lets Maya be for the time being.

It was another workday, and everyone arrived at their workplace that morning, Eliza and Maya included. Eliza went straight into her office, not wanting to talk to anyone, but Maya, knowing fully well that something was definitely wrong, followed her immediately.

"Eliza! Eliza! WAIT!" she called, and Eliza stopped.

"What's happening with you? What is the problem? Ever since you came back from your vacation, you've not been yourself. What's the problem with you? You know you can always talk to me, right?" she said passionately.

"Maya, I'm fine. Just have a whole lot of things going on with me right now."

Just then, their MD came into the scene.

"Don't worry; we'll talk about this later in the day, okay? Maybe during our lunchtime," Maya said as they both hurriedly went to their various duty posts before their MD would catch up with them.

Their Managing Director, Mr. Benson Carlos, is a strict disciplinarian kindhearted at the same time and loves hard work and focus. Now you understand why he has such ladies working with him, right? Mr. Benson is such a goal-oriented and relentless man who pushes everyone around him to never relent. He's a goal-getter and never gives up. Though he's aging, he has always been an intelligent man. As old age is stealing upon him, his son Roberto Carlos is meant to take up the management affairs of the company from him. Roberto has been a responsible son growing up, and his father would have a relaxed mind handing the company over to him knowing fully well that he's able and capable of managing his lifetime's sweat and investment.

It's a botany company that deals in all kinds of herbal and medicinal plants for medical treatments and all sorts of flowers for beautifying the environment and giving it a feeling of natural breeze.

"Uuuhhhm, I think it is high time I handed the company over to my son Benson. Benson is a responsible young man, and I know he can handle this company the best way even after my demise. Yes, I think it's high time I introduced him to my employees so he could get used to them all." He picked up his telephone and called his secretary.

"Hello, Hannah. See me in my office right now."

Five minutes later, Hannah arrived at his office and knocked on the door.

"Yes Hannah, please come."

Hannah came in.

"Sir, you sent for me?"

"Yes, I want you to pass this message across to everyone, the company's board of management, the heads of department, and everyone. Tell them I will be having a meeting with them tomorrow morning by 9 AM. And everyone must be present," said Mr. Benson.

"Okay sir, consider it done," Hannah replied.

"You may leave now," Mr. Benson ordered.

It was exactly 2:00 PM that day and time for Maya and Eliza to go for lunch as usual. Maya waited for Eliza to come downstairs for lunch to no avail, so she decided to check up on her. Upon getting to Eliza's office, she found her working on her system with all seriousness. She was busy with some work not really because it could not wait until after lunch but because she was trying to avoid discussing the reasons for her moodiness lately.

"Eliza, I thought we agreed on going to lunch this afternoon? Are you not tired of work?" Maya uttered anxiously.

"I really need to work on this project; I just have limited time to do this, okay? We will go for lunch next," Eliza replied while still busy with her laptop.

"Okay, we will talk later, okay?" Maya said as she was about to leave knowing fully well that no one would convince Eliza to leave that work until she was done and satisfied.

"Alright baby, talk to you later," Eliza replied as Maya closed the door behind her.

I know you might be thinking that Eliza does not love Maya as much as Maya loves her. No; she loves her but Maya has come to understand how she could be with work, how much of a workaholic she is and she relates with her on that level.

"You know she deserves an award for most hardworking lady on earth; I mean she's so hardworking and focused," Maya said as she walked down the stairs.

Back in Eliza's office after Maya left: "Oh my goodness," she said breathlessly while holding her chest. "Is this how much she loves me? She just wants me to be happy."

"Anyways, I wouldn't want to bother her. But I know she must definitely find out. It's fine; let's focus on work for now, when we get to that bridge we will cross it. At least I have escaped explaining myself to someone this afternoon! Huuh!" she muttered.

The message was passed across to every staff member of the company as instructed by the MD. It was 9:00 AM the next day and everyone was settled in the conference room waiting for Mr. Ben to arrive. You could hear echoes of different voices as everyone was busy saying one thing or another wondering what the purpose of the meeting was. Just then Mr. Benson came in with his son Roberto. This was his first time visiting his father's company, so they barely knew him. Everyone stood as they welcomed Mr. Ben into the meeting.