~6~

Theodore and Ash were standing around the oblong table at the multi purpose hall with the Firm's visitors and executives. They were Lucian's small pack of friends.

They were the reason Lucian was awed because he never thought of seeing them on Earth. The moment he woke up and didn't find them, he thought his father never sent them with him. But seeing them around now, he felt a little bit comfortable and wanted to give them both a head hug, but they were in the middle of an official meeting.

Ash waved at him while Theodore winked giving him the signal that they were with him. During the meeting, Lucian scoffed and rolled his eyes the moment he sighted Theodore flirting and winking repeatedly at the woman that was sitting across him during the conference.

*So typical* Lucian said in his head as he caught sight of Ash waving his head sideways in a helpless kind of way too.

They both knew Theodore as a man who loved everything on skirts and with nice ass and good boobs. But they never knew he would be doing his shits around here too.

The woman was already red on the cheeks as she was smiling sheepishly at Theodore, falling deeply for his flirtatious lifestyle. She didn't even realize the meeting had ended.

Ash is the coolest amongst the three, most times quiet but sometimes can be noisy, an ambivert and everything in between, not so cool, not too hot, not too spicy, just there. But Theo is the direct opposite as you already know, too hot, too spicy, a fucking extrovert to the core.

Outside the hall, Ash started walking towards Lucian to greet him while Theodore wanted to finish the work he started by exchanging contacts with the lady of earlier.

When Ash approached Lucian, they hugged each other as they patted their shoulders in a brotherly way.

"How have you been man?"

Ash asked Lucian who was looking ahead of him towards Theo.

"I feel good now knowing you guys are around, things' changed but the only thing still fixed is Theo's flirting spirit."

Lucian said pointing at Theodore while Ash laughed in an *I know right* kind of way.

Then, Theo started coming towards them, adjusting his suit and giving off devilish smirks at the ladies who gave him a helpless drooling sideway glances. He was feeling very godly.

He gave Lucian a hand shake and patted his shoulder as he said,

"How's the going bud?"

"Going been good, Theo but the only thing I fear that would put us all in trouble is your young fella down there."

Lucian said pointing at Theo's torso.

They all laughed at the joke and started walking towards their offices.

"I never thought I'd see you guys around here."

Lucian said.

"Well, your old man wanted to separate us. I and Theo have our own manse. But the good thing is, we work here."

Ash replied Lucian who was walking beside him.

Then, Theo abruptly stopped on his track and spun around with his hands wide apart facing Ash and Lucian who stopped on their tracks too, narrowing their brows as to why Theo was being dramatic that morning.

"Guess what guys? I already have a huge list of so many senoritas and I would be needing you two to help me select one or two to be my girlfriends maybe three or four?"

Theo requested, smiling widely at Lucian and Ash who looked at each other in surprise and turned back to him and asked in unison,

"Seriously?" their brows dancing in the air

Theo pressed his lips tightly shut as he replied in defeat, feeling a very negative vibe from his two friends.

"You know what guys, I am so sorry for bothering you. Forget I ever said that." He gave up, turning around and waving his hand in the air as he continued walking.

"You need to leash your monster, Theo"

Lucian warned him, Theo rolled his eyes at the sound of that and muttered, *whatever* to himself, thinking about it, he continued,

"Wait, why are we down here afterall? If not to have fun, freedom and merry?"

Theo chipped in.

"Seems like you've forgotten the main reason we're here in the first place Theo."

Lucian replied.

"Hold up, Lu, you actually believe there's a forged excalibar down here or whatever your old man calls it?"

Ash said.

"Good one there Ash, the very best thing I've heard you say since we got to earth!"

Theo yelled as Ash glared at his comments.

"You guys should keep it down, unless you want to explain to everyone here what you are going on about."

Lucian warned looking around, then he continued,

"I'm not sure what to make of it yet, but Ichabod can be anything but a buffoon. Remember, Lacian's birthright is on the line here."

"Aww, poor Lacian. I missed the look on his face when we got flushed down. He must've been crying his ass out."

Theodore joked as he had Ash and Lucian laughing so hard at the funny mockery.

They went to their stations and Lucian entered his office.

On his desk were piles of files and so many works undone. He tiredly swept his hands through his hair thinking of where to start.

Then a knock came in and he answered.

Mr. Winker hurriedly entered standing before him with his hands behind him.

"Why are you always in a hurry? Is anyone or anything at all after your life?"

Lucian had to ask expecting a good answer from Mr. Winker.

Mr. Winker gave a quick chuckle as he said,

"Not really, just that time is precious, you know."

Lucian didn't buy the answer as he kept on glaring at Mr. Winker.

Mr. Winker seeing the serious stares on his boss's face knew he wasn't satisfied so, he cleared his throat and came out clean.

"The truth is, I want to get promoted again at the end of the year."

He said, looking down at his shoes.

*Oh, really? So, this man had hurried his ass to so many positions and got to where he is today?*

But what Lucian couldn't understand was, which other position was he looking for?

Is being his PA not the highest rank you could get? He had to ask,

"Which other level do you seek? Is being my personal assistant not enough or, do you want to ride me over and take my position?"

Lucian said beating his chest at the emphasis.

"No, no. Not really Sir, just that, I thought, I might be the manager of your upcoming Annex Company, South Side. Hopefully."

Wait a minute, I have an Annex I'm just hearing about for the first time?

Lucian thought to himself in utter disbelief.

What other surprises do you have in stock for me, Ichabod?

He dismissed Mr. Winker after giving him the files he came for and got his fingers working. He had to browse about his own Firm? Gosh, that felt very ridiculous. But he had braced himself ready for whatever the universe and his psycho of a father would be throwing at him.