Chapter Four

TWO DAYS LATER

ANDREW POV

I was back from the business trip but I headed straight to the company to handle an issue before going to visit my dad and mom in the hospital.

Mom has been pestering me to see her immediately after I am back from the trip to discuss an important issue which has to do with my dad’s health because he’s still unconscious.

I just hope what she wants to tell me isn’t something serious.

I pulled to a stop at the company entrance and stepped out of the car to see Frank standing outside.

I got a call from him the moment I got down from the plane stating there was an emergency which was why I had to rush here.

“What’s the emergency all about?” I asked, walking over to meet him.

“Good morning sir. The shareholders have something important to discuss with you." He explained.

"Where are they?"

"They're in the conference room waiting for you."

"Let's make this really quick because I don't have time for all their constant demands." I grumbled and made my way inside and totally, ignoring the formal greetings from the staff.

We took the elevator to the eight floors where the conference room is located and in a short while, we arrived on the floor as we headed towards the door.

Frank opened the door for me as I stepped in and saw the seventeen of them seated on the round table and without wasting time, I walked over to my chair and took a seat as well.

"So, I heard there's an important discussion. What is it?" I uttered, staring at all their faces as an old man with gray hair seated beside me stood up.

"Welcome Mr Walton. On behalf of everyone here, we would like to apologize for informing you late on the new safety measures we took ever since the company information tried to get linked to a rival company.” He paused for a minute and continued.

“We planned on creating a contract with all the staff in order to keep them away from sharing the company details to anyone. We suggested the idea since someone made mention of that back then.”

How dare they try to bring strategies on how to handle my dad’s company? Just because someone else handled the company before me doesn’t give them the right to think I am like that person.

"I will make the decision who stays and who leaves and until then no one gets to sign any documents." I ordered as they all kept rumbling words at each other.

"If that's all, I would like to take my leave now." I added and got on my feet before strolling out with Frank.

If I knew they were going to talk about her, I wouldn't have made a move to even come in the first place. Bloody people! They sure know how to ruin someone’s mood.

Fiona POV

Dad's health condition was getting better which is really a great thing to be happy about but at the same time the company's situation keeps getting worse as the shareholders are adamant to redraw from the company if safety measures are not carried out.

The time limit I was given was a month from now and my dad will be discharged soon which means he will definitely learn about the company situation and be ashamed to call me his daughter.

I just wish there's a way to fix everything as it was before. I will never forgive Philip for what he caused me.

"Miss Collins! Miss Collins!! Miss College!!!" I heard my name from the background which jolted me back to reality to see my secretary standing.

"Are you alright, Miss Collins?" She asked with concern.

"Yeah, I am fine. Sorry I got lost in my thoughts. Is everything alright?”

“Yes. I’m done with the file you asked me to take care of.”

“Okay. Thank you.” I uttered, taking the file from her.

“Uhm… one more thing, you have a meeting with Mr Steve by 6.”

“Oh, I forgot. What time is it?”

“It’s fifteen minutes past five.”

“Shit! I have to be on my way then.” I grabbed my hand bag, car keys and phone.

“Okay Miss Tia. Have a nice evening and please send my regards to Mr Collins.”

“I will Jenna. Take care.” I responded and rushed out of the office.

Mr Steve is the only hope I have in order to refund the company’s money. I just pray and hope the presentation goes well.

ANDREW POV

"Hey honey. How are you doing?"Mom asked, the moment I stepped inside the ward to find her right next to dad who was still unconscious.

"I'm good, mom. How is dad's condition?"

"He still hasn't regained consciousness."

"I think I will bring in specialists who will handle his treatments instead of that old man who can't do a thing." I grumbled.

"Son, actually I had a discussion with one of the best specialists and one of the suggestions he stated is quite good."

"What’s the suggestion?" I asked.

“He wants us to do one of the things your dad has always wanted.”

“The doctor also made mention of that back then but I didn’t really consider it a choice.”

“But now we do, since it also came from one of the best specialists. 

“So what’s your suggestion on what we have to do?”

“It’s not about me, it's about you.” 

“I don’t understand mom?”

"You have to get married, son. You know how your dad desperately wants you to start your own family so I suggest we get you a wife and join you both together."

"Mom, you know marriage isn’t my thing and he knows it as well.”

“Honey, at this point, you have to accept it because it's the only choice we have to save your father.” She explained.

“How sure are you he will regain consciousness?" I asked, doubtfully.

"From what the specialist said, it’s a seventy percent chance. And there’s no harm in trying.”

“Alright. I will announce the search for a wife in a magazine while you take care of the rest.”

“No problem, honey. I hope this plan works.”

“It’s your call mom. I will inform Frank to take care of everything.”

“Sure son. I will handle all other necessities in finding a perfect wife for you.”

“Don’t let it get into your head mom. Remember, I’m only accepting it due to dad’s condition.” I disclosed.

“When the time is right, you will understand what I mean.”

“Anyways, I’m heading home to take a shower. I’ll come back in the evening to spend some time with you and dad.”

“Okay, my love.” She waved to me as I strolled out of the room.

Every other lady out there is the same as that bitch who caused us this problem. So, tying the knot with another bitch is also another problem which I will try to avoid the woman from getting close to me.