Arrival of a foe

Just as the tears rolled down her cheeks, someone tapped her from behind. Amelia turned back and saw her grandfather who quickly took a seat close to her.

“Amelia what is wrong? Why the tears dearest?” her grandfather voiced out after staring at her for a while and saw her reddened eyes.

Amelia cleaned her tears and bit hard on her lips, her facial expression suddenly turned to a bubbly one and letting out a smile she turned to her grandfather and replied “I am not crying grandpa, I only caught a dust in my eyes. I'm totally fine.” 

Amelia knew that her grandfather was soon going to get sleepless nights because of her, so she had to lie in order for him to sleep well. That was how it has always been since he started taking care of her alone after the death of her grandmother. 

She quickly wrapped her hand around her grandfather's arm and rested her head on his shoulder, perceiving his sweet scent which she would always refer to as *Strawberry* 

Although her grandfather was a step close to seventy but he still looked a bit young that people would think that he was her father instead. 

Amelia remembered how he used to follow her to school back then in junior high everyday because he was scared of kidnapping since she was very pretty back then. A small smile appeared on her face as she remembered the old days. After having so many thoughts she called “Grandfather?” 

“What is it dearest?” came her grandfather's response and she smiled. 

“How about you and I should go out on a date together sometimes?” 

Her grandfather looked at her and noticed a bit of sadness in her eyes, before he slowly replied with a heart melting smile “Sure, we should do that. Just tell me whenever you are ready.” he patted her on the hair.

After a few minutes of silence, her grandfather held her by the arm and they stood up together “It's cold outside. Don't sit at the door next time.” he scolded. “Have you had anything to eat today?

Amelia smiled and nodded quickly before she asked “Grandpa how about you, have you eaten?”

The old man in front of her shook his head sideways. “It's really cold outside, let's go inside so I can make you a cup of warm tea.” He carried her bag on the floor and held her by the shoulder as they entered the house together.

•••

Seated elegantly on the head chair with a timer in his hands was the Director of *Adric designer's company*. Clyde Adric placed the timer on the table and in three seconds it took off.

 Just then Mr William, the leader in charge of the management unit stood up as he reported “Our wrist watch has the highest ratings in Asia and Europe in just a week after we launched it. It also got lots of reviews from our trusted clients and I believe it's going to do better in the next six months.” the middle aged man concluded as he wiped the sweat off his forehead “Are you satisfied with the result Mr Adric?” 

Clyde Adric slender fingers flipped through the documents in his hands. There was a bleak expression on his face as he drummed on the documents. 

Everyone was covered in cold sweat as he remained silent. They were beginning to worry since their boss hadn't said a word. They knew him better than anyone on how he reacts to unsatisfied results. 

By now the timer on the table was close to stopping since Clyde timed it at one minute. That was how it has always been done throughout the years of him working there. One thing he hated was time wasted, so he always conducted every meeting in one minute no matter how long it was.  

Just as the timer clicked into four, three and two, Clyde let out a smirk and turned to them “I won't say that I'm satisfied with the result but it's a good one for a start.” 

The whole room fell silent.

That was Clyde Adric, he was the best when it comes to decision making and as well sharp judgment. He wasn't just anyone who worked as a director of the company, he was far from that. He was different from every other man, he had an aura that was unspeakable which stood him out of the crowd. On the contrary he seemed to appear more aloof and unapproachable.

Shortly the timer stopped and Clyde stood up “Meeting dismissed” with that said, he walked out of the room with his personal assistant trailing behind him.

Immediately he left Mr William collapsed on his chair and loosened his neck tie, while the others could find themselves breathing again.

“I almost peeped on my pants.” a man's voice came out loud and everyone chuckled.

Clyde arrived at his office only to see the least person on his mind. “Tell me,” Clyde snarled, his voice cold as ice “What are you doing here?”

Ava was standing in front of Clyde's desk with her pupils enlarged in fury as she shrieked “Clyde don't you think that you are being too cold to me?” 

Closing the door behind him Clyde let out a scoff and walked to his desk. He was completely annoyed by Ava's words but still he regained his composure.

Sitting on his chair, he replied “I can become cold to anyone and besides this is who I am.” with a scornful laugh and a ruthless beam radiating from his eyes, he added “This is what you turned me into and I appreciate you for your effort.” 

The woman in front of him suddenly felt her world crumble. “But... I'm your...mom...” She stammered as her lips trembled. Her eyes were filled with unexplainable emotions. Before she could finish her sentence, Clyde caught her off.

“A woman who left her son at a young age and showed up nineteen years later, isn't not a mother but a monster.” he replied frostily.