Thorns

The sounds of typing can be heard clearly in an office. On the desk were papers, signed and kept waiting. The light of the computer was highlighting a face. That face could be said to be one of God's best creation. His hair looked like it has been run through for at least twenty times. It was at this moment that a certain 'someone', decided to disturb. "Knock knock knock" "Come in" a deep voice said from behind the table. "Sir, I've brought the files you asked for" "Good, place them on the desk" The man looked at the files on the table and wondered 'where will I place this files? This man needs a PA' "Um, sir, your table....." "Take the other files with you. I've signed them" "Okay. Mr Thomas Thompson asked to meet you after work today. He said you should get home before 6 pm" "Tell him I'm busy" "He said I should tell you that the doctor is coming today" The man heaved a sigh and said "Cancel my other meetings after 4 pm. Okay, that's all" "Yes sir" Dave, the assistant and secretary of Aiden Thompson replied and packed the files, taking them to his office. At 5:20 pm, Aiden left his office after meeting. Going to his private elevator, he suddenly stopped and pinched the bridge of his nose. "How could I forget?" then, he dialled Dave's phone number and gave out instructions while continuing on his way. When he reached his underground parking lot, his driver opened the door and sped off to the Old master's home. Twenty minutes later, they arrived at what looked like a small village. They went through the security that scanned the Maserati Quattroporte. No one except the drivers, security and important house members knew about the scanning. It took another four minutes to reach a Villa. Thomas Thompson's home. Aiden alighted and went to the front door where the butler was waiting for him. "Welcome home, young master" "Hmm, where's my father?" "In the study, he'll be out in the next two minutes. What shall I get you?" "Coffee. In my room. Thank you" Hardly had a minute passed when a shriek was heard from downstairs. The sounds of heels and sneakers were heavily coming towards his room. He braced for the coming action and a crash landed on him. A woman with a body fit for a model and a teenager were grinning from ear to ear and then "Wuuuwuwu. Mom, take a look at my only brother. My friends have brothers that care for them. I got stuck with a spoiled, bratty brother. Since he came back from the University, he's been working and working and working. Wuuuuuuu" "I was working for you, sweet sis. Good day Dad. How are you?" "You, young lad. How dare you stay alone without calling us for at least three times a day, huh? Do you think I like it when you've left for days? Do you want me to worry too much and get grey hair?" "Sorry old man, I mean, Dad. It seems like age has taken a toll on your mental health. I've been gone for only two days" "Happy birthday Cassie"Aiden turned and said to his bubbly sister. "Where's my present? Don't tell me you came empty handed?" "'He' is bringing it?" "Really? When? I love you big brother" "Um, Dad is still fuming" Cassie discreetly informed him as the great sister s***h newscaster she is. "Ah Dad, I was just teasing you. I look a lot like you so, saying you are old and wrinkly means I'm the same as well. And I know that's not true" he said and Thomas's anger started dissipating. He decided to tease his father well this time. "Dad, where's the doctor?" he asked, knowing his father tricked him into coming home. "The d-doctor, yes, he's gone home. He said it was an emergency so I let him off. A family emergency" his face was beet red and he tried desperately to not stutter. Cassie and Laine tried to rein in their laughter and a scape goat was found. "Uncle Sam, how are you doing today? Why didn't I see you downstairs?" Now, everyone focused on the poor Butler who had been standing at the door for some time now. He was at loss on whether to cry or laugh. Laine looked at her daughter and was amused. "Young lady, did you forget that we bumped into him on the way and he gave us Aiden's location? Did you also forget that you poured the tea he was with?" Cassie laughed awkwardly and scratched the back of her head. "Sorry uncle. Just take it as a beautiful mistake done by the most beautiful lady in the house" She said but her words were coated with 'Don't forget I'm the only young miss of this house. So just don't punish me okay?' written all over it. "Besides, this is not an excuse for you to not give me a present" she seconded shamelessly. Soon, they celebrated Cassie's birthday and when Aiden wanted to leave, Cassie rushed over to him. "My adorable, Adonis-like brother. I want to stay at your home for a day. Please, Mom and Dad already agreed. Handsome please" she said blinking her doe eyes at him. "That trick doesn't work on me anymore....... Okay, okay, get in the car but just don't cry okay?" Aiden knew that she was not staying for a day. She will stick to him like glue until she leaves for her university education. Surely tomorrow, all her luggages will arrive at his house to bug him. The two siblings were chitchatting but then, a car swerved in front of their car. The driver was quick to take them out of harm's way. When the adrenaline rush settled, Cassie said, "Wow!" 'Is this a planned murder or a normal accident?' There was a high chance it was premeditated since he had a lot of rivals. Cassie and Aiden stepped out of the car when the car crashed with a ruby red Audi.