The Canterbury Defense AcademyIt was a few minutes past 4 PM when they drove in and the school was quiet. They were filled with guilt for being the only parents around to disturb.“Are you sure that this is good?” Tim asked him.“I know that it is not good. I will see them all the same,” he said like a spoiled child.“It is all right. I wish to see them as well,” he said and called the Housemaster.The phone began to ring, and they waited anxiously for the Sergeant to pick up his call. Eventually, it timed out.“He must be busy,” he pointed out.“I can call Gerald and he will fish him out from wherever he is,” George proposed.“Let me try again. If he fails to pick up, we will call Gerald.”He tried to do that but the Sergeant's call interrupted his. His face beamed with joy and he looked at George's smiling face.“He is calling back.”“Yes,” he said and received the call.“Good evening, Tim. How is work?”“Good evening, Sgt. Dotson. My work is fine. And yours?”“Work is fine. How m
A Few Weeks LaterThe two officers that Tim recommended for promotion had been invited by the Board and he was happy. The thought that George would be promoted as well gave him more joy and a sense of accomplishment.“Grandfather would be happy to hear this,” he said to himself.Nevertheless, the Supreme Military Council had eyes on the Auxiliary Armory PLC as one of the Economic Power House of the country. The discovery of the precious stones was no mean feat, and they recommended the Accountant, and he was happy. Now, Lt. Col. Ben Smirnoff had been waiting patiently for an invitation letter from the Promotion Board but got none. He was not too bothered about it until he learned that the Commandant was invited. His breath almost ceased out of anger.He stared at the wall for a long time before he asked himself, “Why would he be invited without me? He is at it again. That was how he got to his present position after I informed him.”Nevertheless, he has not spoken with him since the
The old man's eyes showed fear and Tim continued, “We kept many things away from you because they may be too many for you to digest at the same time.”“Why would he do that? I have not offended him. I thought he was standing in for me because I was temporarily incapacitated.”“You don't need to offend people before they envy what you have. Like I said, we kept many things away from you. Take a look at this,” he said and swiped his phone to the video of the fake Duke's confession.(You are right but I just recalled that in addition to praying for him to die, I teamed up with Cecilia and planted a poisonous mushroom in his house. As you can see, I worked harder than everyone.)The old man began to sweat immediately after he got the epiphany. He watched the video again and blurted out, “He shamelessly admitted it.”“That is it. We have to be careful. Did you get me?”“Yes. I wouldn't have known this if not for you.”“I got it. Our next step is to make him take his hands off your office.
Soon, they were at the car park, and Richard got out of the car, but Tim did not. The observant General Manager got out of the car before George and the Accountant. He walked to Richard and saluted him.While that was going on, Tim honked his horn and left. The General Manager got another confusing epiphany. They waved happily at him like kindergartners whose father just dropped off at the kindergarten. He swallowed hard and saluted Richard before they walked into the hall.They saw Brig. Dale, the Commandant saluted them warmly.At The ComplexTim was happy that the General Manager would not return until lunch and he would have the chance to chat with Stephanie and the clerk. He got to the lobby and saw Jerry.“Come with me, Jerry. I want to check the CCTV in the office,” he informed him and he got up.Meanwhile, with or without a face mask, he was certain that Laura never recognized him and they walked to the elevator. Soon, they were at George's office and Bright welcomed them hap
Tim breathed freely and faced the despondent Head of State and placated him, “Consider it as one of those scandals that are associated with leadership.”“I know but how do I explain it to my wife? Will she ever agree that I am innocent?”No matter how strong a man is, he must have a weakness. Gen. Richmond, who was dreaded by his fellow military Head of State, was afraid of a woman.Tim looked at the Second in Command and he pouted. He faced the Head of State and advised him, “She may not be as distraught as you think. Has she called you?”“That is the problem. She ought to have called to inquire why I have not come home for lunch but she has not,” he explained.They were silent for a while their phones continued to beep with remarks. They were so many that they did not know that the people of Savanna, Oregany and the citizens of other countries were retweeting in their defense.“I will go home for lunch. I will face whatever she has in store for me,” he spoke afterward.“That is the
She watched them until they left her sight before she walked back to the house. Her domestic staff members had seen the post and were wondering why she did not react. “I will be in my room. Call me if you need me,” she informed the janitor who was clearing the table.“I got it, Mrs. Richmond.”She got to her room and looked at the ugly post again. She smiled bitterly and said, “I know what to do.”Her phone rang as she was about to drop it. She looked at the caller and her eyes were wet instantly.“Hello, Mom,” she picked up the call and greeted her mother with a shaky voice.At the Head of State's OfficeHis driver kept thinking the same thing throughout the drive back to the office because he expected that Adriana would spit fire and brimstone but she did not.Nevertheless, the Second in Command was back from his lunch and was restless. He was monitoring the Head of State's office to know when he would be back. When he did, he walked to his office immediately.“Welcome back, Your E
They woke up that morning and he prepared for work. He was waiting for her on the dining table when the breaking news came up and he was startled. His initial reaction was to run away from the house. He hung his jacket, picked up his phone, and walked briskly out of the house.He was about to get into the car when she ran out, stopped at the verandah, and called out worriedly, “What's up, Hubby? You did not take your breakfast.”To cover up that he was running away from her, he answered, “My attention is needed in the office.”“Move,” he ordered his driver and he moved at once.“It is okay,” she waved at them and returned to the house. At The ComplexTim and George walked into the lobby and stopped at the elevator. After he realized Laura's identity, he will not fail to give her a hateful look every morning before going into the elevator. Such a look often ruined her day. That morning was no different. As for Tim, he had gained ascendancy over her. When the elevator door opened, they
He pouted and responded cheerfully, “I know. At least we are making money by drawing subscribers to our local television.”“That is it. I hope her visitation will be aired?”“Certainly. Godwin knows what he is doing.”“Can I call him and ask them to do that?”“Never mind. Let the two of them rule Canterbury for a day,” he declared with a mischievous smile.Apart from the schools and teachers who were in the classrooms, Canterbury was on partial holiday. Kay and Tim would rather stay with him for emotional support while all offices had one eye on their televisions or devices and the other on their work.The online troublemakers were not left out. Even though they sounded positive, they were eagerly waiting. Nevertheless, the visitation took a different dimension. It became the topic of discussion on the radio and television stations with different captions.(The First Lady's Visit of Fury)(Guess what the First Lady is up to.)(The first Lady and the orphans.)(Mrs. Richmond is angry.)