FIVE YEARS LATERAllison’s POV“I wonder why the CEO suddenly called an emergency meeting,” Tom, my colleague and the leader of the finance team uttered, as we both stood in the elevator.“Hopefully it's for a good reason because this has never happened in the past three years.” I replied, to which he sighed.“I know right. I hope so too,” He said, just as the elevator screeched to a halt. “Let's go.”Walking into the conference room, we saw Mr Isaac Sanders, the CEO conversing with his secretary who was typing fastly into her MacBook.Tom and I were the first team leaders to arrive at the meeting.“Good day, sir,” Tom and I greeted in unison before taking our seats.“Good day,” He responded, just as the other team leaders sauntered into the room, and greeted him.After everyone was seated, Mr Isaac cleared his throat and began.“Good day, everyone. I'm sorry for the inconvenience that this emergency meeting may have caused you all, but I just want you to know that it's for the sake o
Leo’s POV“Safe travels, dear,” Mum said, as I pulled her into a hug. “Take care of yourself and don't forget to call me the moment your jet lands, alright?”“Alright, mum.” I nodded, pressing a kiss to her cheek, before we disengaged from the hug.Dad hugged me next; a brief, side hug followed by a firm clap on the back.Ophelia gazed at me, arms folded across her chest, as I opened my arms. “Are you like going to stay there permanently or what?”“Enough with the question. Give me a hug.” I huffed, to which she scoffed then grinned and ran into my arms.“Be good to mum and dad,” I said, caressing her jet black hair. “Why are you acting as if I'm a kid? Jesus, I graduated college already, I'm a big girl now, Leo. I don't know how many times I have to remind you.” She uttered, and I chuckled before letting her go.“That doesn't matter. You will always be my baby.” I said, and she rolled her eyes, as my assistant returned with two men to carry my luggage into the private jet.Ophelia h
Allison’s POVI heaved a huge sigh as I sat down on one of the park benches, placing my bag beside me.Fluttering my eyes shut, I reclined against the bench, trying to replay the interaction that had occured between that bastard and I.After five good years of living peacefully with Aiden, Leo decided to show up as my new boss.I couldn't help but wonder the sort of crime that I must have committed in my past life that the heavens decided to be so mean to me.Hell, where would I go from here? How was I supposed to get a new job within a short timeframe?I had also resolved against telling Tasha that I had encountered Leo today because I thought it was unnecessary. After all, I had resigned and didn't intend on ever seeing him again.“Oh, great heavens,” I exhaled heavily, gently massaging the throbbing blood vessels at my temples, just as I heard someone clear their throat beside me.“A dollar for your thoughts?” A deep voice came from beside me, forcing me to flap my eyes open with a
Allison’s POV“Hi, babe,” Tasha said, as she stepped into the children's ward. “I got food for you.” She motioned to the plastic bag in her hold.Earlier today, Aiden was transferred out of the ICU to the pediatrics ward.“Thank you,” I managed a smile, and made to set the food aside only for Tasha to shake her head in negation.“Eat that food, Allie. You haven't eaten for the past twenty four hours. Do you want to fall sick too? Do you think Aiden would be happy to see you like that?”“But I'm not hungry.” I sighed, placing the plastic lap on my lap, as I stared at my son's sleeping form on the bed.Upon getting to the hospital yesterday, I was informed that his heart disease had worsened, and that the pacemaker in his heart had also been removed and replaced with a newer one.But that wasn't the only thing, the doctor also told me that they would run some tests on Aiden to deduce how to permanently curb his symptoms, so he could properly enjoy his childhood, instead of spending it t
Leo’s POV“And you are certain you didn't hallucinate the whole thing,” Liam's voice boomed into my ears. “Cause it's quite surreal.”I was telling him about how I had finally seen Allison, and how she was one of my employees, well, former employees, given that she had resigned.But then again, she was yet to tender a formal resignation and a verbal statement didn't give her enough leverage to just leave like that.However, three days had already passed since she resigned and last came to work, so I guess she didn't care about resigning formally.“Come on, man. Don't you trust me?” I huffed. “I saw her in flesh and blood. She even reisgned on the spot.”“That I can believe. Given how much of a scumbag you were to her,” Liam retorted. “So did you look into her yet? I mean, you have a legion of informants working for you.”“Not yet, but I'm going to very soon,” I said. “Enough about me. How's Linda?”“Linda is fine. She is currently at work,” Liam replied. “Mum and Dad even called us la
Leo's POV “Good day, sir,” Dylan's voice wafted through my airpod into my ear.“Good day. Any news?” I replied, as I swerved my car onto the busy highway.I was currently on the way to the shopping mall, as I needed to get some essentials and groceries. My housekeeper, Sonia, had traveled home for a family emergency, which meant that I had to fend for myself for a while.After much thought, I had decided to hire a housekeeper as work had proven to be quite hectic at my new company. However, I still cooked for myself and on the occasions where I didn't, I ordered takeouts.“Hexagon chain of companies have sent the business proposal, sir. Wound you like me to peruse it before sending it to you?” He asked.“Don’t bother with it. Just forward it to me and I'll have a look at it when I'm less busy.” I said.“Very well then, sir. Have a nice weekend.” He responded, to which I hummed before ending the call.A nice weekend, huh? I couldn't help but huff to myself at the statement.Ever since
Allison’s POV “Based on the test results, his system has taken a greater affinity to the recent prescriptions than the former ones.” Dr Clayton divulged, raising her head from the notepad in her hold. “His condition is gradually improving but he still needs that transplant as soon as possible.” My heart did a back flip as cold shivers raced down my spine. “Okay, doctor. Thanks.” Standing up, she smiled. “You are welcome.” “Bye, Doctor Clayton.” Aiden waved excitedly at her as she trekked to the door. “Bye, big guy.” She waved back, smiling. As the door slammed shut, Aiden averted his gaze to me. “Mummy, what's a sorgry and why do I need it? Am I sick again?” “No,” I feigned a smile as I caressed his cheeks. “You need a surgery, so you'll be able to play football with your classmates without losing your breath or feeling sick.” Aiden's doe eyes lit up. “Really? I can run all I want if I get the sorgry? You mean it?” “Yes, baby,” I nodded. “Also, it's surgery. Not sorg
Allison’s POV“I'm telling you, Allie,” Tasha uttered, as we stepped into the event hall. “I was so shocked when I got the call to manage this event. A whole billionaire CEO saw my small brand and decided to trust it. He changed my life for real.”“That's great, T. I'm so happy for you, babe. You deserve the best things in life.” I replied. We were currently at a charity gala which Tasha was in charge of. The event was filled with the creme de la creme of the society, and I couldn't help but feel out of place in my black bodycon dress.As Tasha was the event manager, she had quite a few connections and had helped me in securing a job as a server, in order to earn some money for Aiden's treatment.Nowadays, I couldn't bring myself to shy away from working any because being ashamed wasn't going to take care of my child's medical bills.Every day after clocking out of work, I worked three remote jobs. And on the weekends, I worked as a waitress at a coffee shop downtown.Tasha had often