It's my idea but she takes the fall for me
HAROLD's P o V
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I could not for the life of me understand why am I feeling this way. I feel like my heart was itchy, my throat was burning and my chest felt heavy as though there was a giant boulder placed on top of me; weighing me down.
What am I feeling right now? Was this some kind of allergy attack?? Or could it be a severe form of heart burn? I don't know what to think. Am I having a heart attack, cause this one sure hurt! Oh, dear god. Please. No. I can't. But this is not right. Is it possible for me to hit my head somewhere without me even realizing that it happened? Why does it seem like I have a loose screw in my head lately? What is wrong with me? I don't understand what was going on. Why am I not functioning as normally as how I should do. Is this what they were referring to when they said that a time wo
Bitter of not, it's for you to decideHAROLD's P o V~~~~"This better be important."Rico declared as soon as he arrived. He took a seat next to Sam. On the flip side, in order to save herself from embarrassment, Sam tried to excuse herself and leave the scene before the other party could even bring about her flash. But at the same time, Sam knew that she can't just leave without a proper excuse so instead, she offered to make a coffee for Rico."Coffee?"She insinuated and when Rico nodded his head, the other party wasted no time and sprinted back to the kitchen, which left me and Rico by ourselves. On the other hand, I wonder if the other party did not notice the flash from Sam's camera or if he really just chose not to pay attention to it."So? What is the deal, Harold?"
Learn to read the air before you're sorry MIKE's P o V ~~~ I woke up in the middle of the day, drenched with my own sweat. For crying out loud, I am soaking wet! However, this was not because I had a bad dream or what so ever. There was only one simple reason why my sleep would end up being disrupted. Someone turned the AC off and that was why I am in this pitiful state. Sighs. How I wished for a day to come again when I could enjoy my rest for as much as I wanted. I wanted my long and uninterrupted sleep back. As a matter of fact, if only I could turn back time, I would have probably done it already because I badly wanted to return to our old lives where we never experienced the need to cut short a few of our supplies just to make ends meet and most of all, no one was minding the electricity bill to the extent where one would have to suffer sleeping where humidity was a
Teeth chattering ringtoneMIKE's P o V~~~"Yow!"I greeted everyone with a cheerful attitude, but no one greeted me back, In fact, they did not even bother to reciprocate my energy. At this point, I would have appreciated even a nod of their heads. In fact, any gestures as long as it was from them would do. However, I received none at all. No such thing was done to acknowledge my greetings, let alone me.I make sure to have them hear me letting out an exasperated sigh. That was my last resort to get their attention and alas! I got one. Sam threw me a sharp looked and shook her head as though she was telling me to stop and I was like...Huh? Stop what?! I did not do anything, at least not yetMy eyes almost went heavenward when I saw her reaction. But I figured that was so unmanly of me to do, so I just raised an eyebrow. Eventually, I feigned noncha
When silence kills you slowlySHANTAL's P o V~~~It was clear for all eyes to see that Mr. Almiro was still hesitant to accept our hand. As a matter of fact, he did not even bother hiding his reluctance. It was out of plain sight. So with the utmost persuasion power left in my person, I tried to reach out to him, not willing to accept an answer other than a 'yes'."I know what you did to stay alive."I started and as soon as I spoke, I noticed that both Mr. Almiro and Ms. Smith was taken aback. They stopped at what they were doing to raise their head and look at me. On the other hand, I am sporting a serious expression. At the same time, my I make sure that my eyes never left Mr. Almiro; not even for a single second."You can't trust anyone. You can't be sure if you are with
SHANTAL's P o V ~~~ In addition to that, only a blind person would not see that Mr. Almiro was really adamant at keeping his eyes off of me. Well, if you were curious to know and in case anyone would like to ask how was he fairing at the moment, then let me describe him to you. Apparently, the other party has his head turned side way and to date, he had been holding that position just so he could avoid seeing me. I could tell that he was really trying so hard, so hard that I could almost swear and bet my wrist that he would get a stiff neck at any moment from now because of what he was doing to his own body. Is that some form of new torture that is trending nowadays? By any chance, could it be that he is trying to hurt himself using an unconventional way? I really could not tell what was running inside his mind.
SHANTAL's P o V~~~I was planning to take one of the spot at the backseat but Ms. Smith and Mr. Almiro already secured it as their own. It was as if they already discussed about it before hand, which left me unable to make a choice but to seat beside my cousin since Jodi was the one who would be driving for us. Not that I am complaining though, because I feel that this was like a perfect manipulation of faith. Never in my wildest dream did I ever thought that I day would come where I would be thankful to have Jodi as our driver, but here I am today. Doing the exact opposite. I used to hate my cousin's driving skill, to be honest. But she was the exact kind of driver that we actually need at the moment because as far as I know, Jodi was the fastest driver that I knew of. She was our best shot, albeit it also comes with a little downside. Jodi loves to cut lanes which often led her getting tickets for over speeding a
ADELAINE's P o V~~~"How will you protect me?"As soon as the old man opened his mouth, the first thing that came out from it was an inquiry regarding his own safety and right there and then, I was able to tell that the main reason why he decided to see us, in the first place was not because of an entirely altruistic act. There was no need for him to say it directly because even without him blatantly admitting it to us, I could already tell his real intention just by hearing his words; the purpose of his cooperation was for his own personal gain. He sees this partnership no better than his security plan.I would not fault him though for seeking protection to us. As a matter of fact, I am already expecting that the other party would ask us to give him a guarantee for his safety in exchange for his cooperation
ADELAINE's P o V~~~There was no way that I would allow all my efforts to go to waste so when Mr. Almiro showed me no sign of accepting the documents which I prepared prior to our meeting, I pretended like I did not notice his reluctance at all.For the most part of my life, I used to take a pride in the fact that I am quick to notice things for the reason that this helped me a great deal before in making prompt decisions and adjustments whenever I am in the middle of dealing with something. However, at this time, I found myself wishing that I am not as attentive to details as I often was.The old man made it clear for both mine and Ms. Nordstorme's eyes to see that he was still not satisfied with what we could offer him and I took it as read that we were not yet even near at convincing him with our terms. My observation skill was keen enough for me to be able to tell all of t
"Gosh it's good."Harold said when he got to taste how refreshing the drink was. When he looked at the other two guys, he saw them gesturing to their head but he did not give them much attention."Yes.Sam repeated the same thing with a voice and face devoid of emotion."Something needs fixing."Harold told Sam afterward and so Sam fought back to urge to do and eye roll before replying flatly to him."Okay."This time, Harold noticed that Rico and Michael still keep on doing the same thing so he asked them instead,"What? Is your scalp itchy.""No."The two answered in unison. Jodi on the other hand who was watching all of this farce unfold right before her eyes, could not help but let out a sigh."You sure are made for each other."She said to no one in particular and it was also as seemed she was only talking to herself."Anyway. Michael, I need you to go to Casterly."
"I am right here. Respect my existence."Michael insinuated afterward before he sarcastically added,"Do you guys want be to get you a room instead?""I should not have fallen asleep that night."He muttered to himself as he recalled the night Jodi asked Rico out for a date. He believed that if only he was not asleep that time, then maybe Jodi would also consider dating him.On the other hand, Rico seemed to be out of it and oblivious of him."Lover."The other party mumbled to himself as he observed the tarot card in his hand.'"I did not know this will happen. I feel so lonely."Michael muttered to himself out of despondency and while he was in the middle of self pity. Someone walked into the room.They though the one arrived was some random girl who was in full glam and obviously had just gone to salon for her touch up when it decided to have some coffee."Wow! I told her she would be pretty."
"That robot was sometimes human and sometimes a robot for me and that was why others who can't understand my situation mistakes me as someone who hallucinates and believe a robot as a human just because I am treating it just like one. But for my opinion, my situation was no different from those who loves their pets so much, they even considered them as their child and called themselves as furparents.""My emotions were input into that robot and that person. That is how this miracle happened. That fact completely changed the way I view things. This will be yet another scoop for the reporters present. Nordstorme Corp will go from financing mergers and acquisitions to investing in futuristic industries that involved human sensibilities. Just like what Alpha Tec Inc pioneered years ago.""This is your first change in business strategy in 15 years. Do you have anything mapped out?"One of the reporters raised a question just like what a normal press conference should
On the flip side, just like what Shantal assumed, Mr. Takashi with Mathilde's instruction called for an emergency meeting on that afternood. Which happened to coincide to the time when Shantal will hold her press conference.Moreover, since Mathilde would not be able to make it there since she was still held in prison, her secretary presided the meeting."We shall begin the emergency board meeting."Secretary Ye declared loudly and her voice reverberated in the room. Jiro was also there along with other board members."The agenda is the dismissal of Director Shantal Nordstorme and the cause is as you were all informed. An illness."She continued while everyone was silent and anxiously prayed so they could ever this meeting once and for all. On the contrary, Mr. Takashi was nodding his head on the side and though he was anticipating for this day come.Mr. Takashi nodded his head toward Secretary Ye to signal her to start it once and for
In there, Jodi found a list of shares under her name as well as a soft copy of memorandum of renunciation address to Shantal with her name on it and it was then that Jodi realized that her mom had already long planned about it ahead of the time.As it turned out, Mathilde was thinking of using her influence to oust her cousin out of the position.In addition, inside the flash drive she also found an old email account with records of bunch of emails and it took Jodi more than four hours to go through all of them.But by the time she finished reading the exchange of chats Mathilde had with her hitman, Jodi's eyes was bloodshot.It was unsure if this was cause by her prolong exposure to the screen or if it was exhaustion that was doing this thing on her body, but when she get up from her chair, Jodi balled her hands into a fist.She slammed the door shut behind her back as she left the office and on the screen, the last conversation
It was late in the evening when Jodi received a call out from nowhere. When she checked that registered on the caller ID, she was surprised to see Jiro's name.Truth be told, he was the least person he would expect to contact her. After all, the two of them never talked to each other for ages.Jiro used to be a good friend of hers as well. Just like how she and Shantal were cousins, Jiro and and Zorens were first cousins too so naturally all four of them get to know each other and as a child, they eventually became acquaintances in no time.Besides, since Zoren's parents were a family friend of the Nordstorme they often had an opportunity to hang around during their childhood.However, ever since the day Zoren committed suicide due to the incident regarding the Nordstorme controversy, Jiro also stopped communicating with them.So this made Jodi wonder what had come to Jiro to decide and phone her at this time of the night.But
"In other words, she wants me to become director and cover up all his shortcomings?"Mr. Takashi insinuated after his contemplation. He did not exactly declined the offer this time, unlike before. Although he also did not directly implied that he would do it.Nonetheless, Secretary Ye considered his response as a good sign. At least, the other party was no longer adamant at turning them down.So with the same insinuating manner, she answered him back."That would make it easier for you to do your duties once you become a director. All that was left for you now is to leave Ms. Shantal Nordstrome no other choice but to step down and abdicate the position of board directory to your hands.""Ousting her is not enough. He will just come back. We must make sure he loses the will to come back."Out of nowhere, Mr. Takashi declared with conviction and for a second, the secretary was taken aback by this.One moment, he almost drove her a
"You told Jodi about everything?"Mathilde asked her secretary as soon as the two of them were finally allowed to have some private conversation within the prison hall where she was currently detained. Panic was noticeably present on the other party's face when she raised her question. Meanwhile, the secretary remained silence yet that was all enough for Mathilde to guess her response and not long after that, her shoulders dropped on the side when the realization hit her."I guess she was bound to find out about it sooner or later."She muttered under her breath with despondent undertone.An exasperated sigh escaped Mathilde's lips afterward. But then, she suddenly tenses up when she recalled about something else.Leaning towards the other party all the while grabbing a hold to the iron bars, Mathilde looked around her warily first to make sure that no ears were on them.Only when she confirmed for the umpteenth time that no one was listenin
Adelaine Smith's P o V~~~~While Jodi and I were driving down the road looking for any sign of the robot, I received a call and when I checked who it was, I found out that it was Amanda so I accepted the call right away."Ms. Smith, the robot just got on the bus number 707."I heard her voice telling me the moment it picked her call"Great! Thank you for the information."I replied and not long after that, she hung up on her because I reckoned that it would be best if I could relay this news to the other search parties. In this way they would also know where to start looking. Of course, the first one that I tried to call was my lady boss. However, to my dismay, I was only redirected to the voice call feature of the phone.'The number you have dialed is busy at the moment. Please try your call later or leave a message aft