The Decision-4

"Our company will soon celebrate its 37th Anniversary. Perfect time to announce the turnover," I replied, a broad grin broke out on my lips.

I felt overwhelmingly happy.

He stared at me, seemingly weighing my words, trying to measure the seriousness of this talk.

I gave him my best stony face look, showing him how sincere I am.

"It's all settled then," he finally agreed as he yawned. He then stood up and put his hands in his pockets.

"I'll be staying here for two days since I need to wrap up some things before I fly back to New York," he shrugged his shoulders.

"In the meantime, I need some good sleep, papou," he muttered groggily as another yawn was forming in his mouth.

"Join us for dinner tonight. Rosana prepared your favorite," I cajoled, a smile playing on my lips as I walked closer to him.

"Thank you, son. Finally..." I muttered softly without hiding my excitement.

"I will be accompanying your giagia everywhere she wishes to go without nagging me to turn off the phone."

I gave him a quick hug and a pat on the back.

Oh, how I love Rosana. She's going to be so thrilled to hear the good news.

I met the wonderful, and gorgeous love of my life when I was twenty-eight, and she was just twenty-three while attending a Business Organization ball held in her native city of Madrid, Spain. Since my brother and I had just started our business, we wanted to acquaint ourselves with the business sharks around the world.

"I'm happy to know that I made you smile for once, papou. I'll take care of the family business, and you make the most of it with giagia." He hugged me back snapping me out of my trance briefly, then pulled himself away, leaving me smiling with contentment.

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Stavros' POV

As soon as I got into my Audi RS7, I sped out of their driveway and hit the road. The traffic was heavy and it only adds to my growing vexation. Each time I reached the lights, they turned red, to my chagrin.

Not to mention, the constant honking of the impatient drivers behind me.

I rolled my window down, propped my elbow on the doorframe as I stared at the rearview mirror, and gave the guy behind me my middle finger.

I caught him swearing but I ignored it as I smirked.

I leaned my head against the headrest, with my elbow still resting on the doorframe as I waited for the lights to turn green.

I could see some impatient drivers who were wearing the same expression as mine.

As I waited for the light to turn green, I scanned the busy streets. Not far away, was a huge park with a long trail for walkers and bikers.

Athens had changed drastically since I remember.

It had several establishments, malls, and subdivisions rising everywhere. There used to be more empty and abandoned lands, where we used to stand by during after classes.

Where we played football, and soccer, and then smoked weed with my friends at dusk.

A loud honk behind me pulled me out of my short reverie.

I quickly stepped on the gas and drove at maximum speed.

Soon, I saw the blue rectangular street sign a few meters ahead, it said Eiríni drómo (Peace street).

That's where I lived.

I felt a sudden relief as I turned into the block and then pulled into my long and winding driveway.

I was greeted by Taylor — my driver, security, and maintenance — on the way to the door. I tossed my keys at him, and he caught them without a hassle.

"How are you doing, Mr. Demakis?" My butler asked as I was halfway through the spiral staircase, trudging up to my room. "Fine, Jean," I replied curtly, as I resumed walking up.

I halted on my steps, and briskly turned my head and spoke. "And oh, I'm going to take a nap, so I don't want any disturbances unless it is a matter of life and death," I stated then proceeds to my room.

"Yes, sir." I heard him reply as I got inside.

I pulled my phone and wallet out of my pocket. Then turned the ringer off my phone before chucking it on top of the side table.

I crawled onto my comfortable and enormous bed as soon as I was able to change out of my suit. Within minutes, I drifted off into the darkness...