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“They are looking for you and crying because they believe that you are dead?”“My goodness! I can't meet them. Let them remain with the notion that I am dead.”“It is all right.” Meanwhile, Tim who had not come to terms with why they were at the gate added, “When they are tired of searching for me, they would leave.” “That is it.”“Thank you for informing me, Your Excellency.”“You are welcome.”After the call, he looked at them again and asked himself, “Is that why they had been calling me?”Without delay, he joined George. To his chagrin, George could not even drive a screw into a hole. He laughed softly and asked, “Is it difficult for you?”Unhesitatingly, he answered, “Yes, Boss.”“That is a good one to own up. It is good for you to know how to do it because you may need it someday. If you run out of weapons on the battlefield, the ability to improvise will help you a lot.”“I got it, Boss.”“Take a break. We will continue later.”“Okay, Boss,” he said, carefully gathered the p
The Return of General Williams 15. Dilemma 3
At Laura's HouseUnfortunately, the family was never prepared for the trauma of the missing children that day. They had their dinner quite well but were distressed afterward.“Where could they be at this moment?” Madeline asked bitterly.“It baffles me, too,” Laura stated and looked at her worried father's face.“Have you called their numbers?” He asked.“Let me do that, now,” she promised and dialed Gerald's number. They waited anxiously while it rang. Afterward, it timed out. “What is the meaning of this? Why are they not picking up their calls?” Madeline asked.“Could they have gone to Rakaia?” Her father asked and they focused on him.“What will take them there, Dad? When they were looking for Tim's corpse”“Maybe to see their old friends.”Rakaia was their native town and it was seated close to the southern banks of the Rakaia River on the Canterbury Plains. That was the river Tim fell into after Gen. McDonald shot him. “It is possible. What do we do?” Madeline asked.“Tim wou
The Return of General Williams 16. Dilemma 4
At The President's Office.Now, George was through with Capt. Bruce and was in his office. He thought that the Secretary had arrived and was attending to other things when he did not meet her at her desk. Besides, he did not need her. For reasons best known to himself, he avoided the President's desk and worked from the Conference Table. He looked at the security camera and saw the gate. Before he could think of the right punishment for the latecomers, he got a call from Tim. He had been monitoring the activities in the complex and trying to contact him but did not because he was with Capt. Bruce. Instantly, he picked up the call and greeted him, “Hello, Boss. Is there anything you want me to do for you?”“Hello, George. I think a minute's punishment is okay for the latecomers. You can ask them to go in.”“Okay, Boss,” he accepted and walked to the intercom. He called the gate and Cpl. Simpson picked up the call and greeted him, “Good morning, General. How may I be of help to you?”
The Return of General Williams 17. Dilemma 5
Now, George faced the General Manager and informed him, “To serve as a deterrent to the other staff members, …”“Yes, what do I do?” He interrupted him and asked anxiously. “Just paste the names on the notice board. I think it is lighter than a query. What do you think?”“You are right. Thank you for your understanding,” he appreciated him, stood up, and stated, “I will take my leave at once.”“It is all right. Kindly ask the Secretary to see me.”“Consider it done, Sergeant,” he consented and walked away while George brought out the handgun. The General Manager walked to the Secretary's office and informed her, “He needs your attention, Secretary.”“It is okay, Capt. Bolton,” she answered with extreme enthusiasm, and he walked away. At Capt. Bolton's OfficeHe was happy with the turnout of events and was ready to give it all his best. Instantly, he asked his secretary, Stephanie Benjamin, a twenty-five-year-old lady who had been in the organization before the war, to prepare a mem
The Return of General Williams 18. Dilemma 6
At The Auxiliary Armory PLCLaura walked back to her desk like one in a trance and took her seat. Now, she was breathing heavily and trying to put herself together. After a while, she said, “The Corporal confused me. Why did he address him as General?”She looked worriedly for some time before she asked, “Why is he putting on the wristwatch I gifted the President?”At Tim's ApartmentHe was happy when George returned and continued his work by reporting all the abnormalities in the office. “Welcome back once again. You look worried,” Tim asked. He took a deep breath and pointed out, “I wonder how military staff members would come to work late. What is the difference between us and the civilians.”Tim laughed inwardly at his bogus expectations from humans and declared, “That is human beings for you. How do you think we can curtail it?”“By continuing to punish them. I asked the General Manager to display their names on the notice board to serve as a deterrent to others?”“I like that.
The Return of General Williams 19. Dilemma 7
At Tim's HouseAfter the chat, he continued to watch the television. Before dinner, he sent for George and when he arrived, he prepared him for the next day's work and he showed fear. He could not imagine how he would receive a Brigadier without his support. Howbeit, he gave him an encouraging smile and asked, “Are you scared?” He vacillated before he answered, “No Boss,” even though it was obvious from his expression that he was.“That's good to hear. You won't be alone with him. The General Manager and the Sales Manager will be there with you. Are you okay with that?”“Yes. I got it, Boss.”They had their dinner peacefully and went to sleep. Unaware of what the next day will bring.The Next DayAt The Headquarters' GateSamuel was weak and rested his head on Gerald's shoulder all through the night. Cpl. Kenneth and the other soldiers were helplessly watching and praying for them. At that point, their lips were dried and the mark of tears distorted their lean faces. It was obvious t
The Return of General Williams 20. The Battle
At The Canterbury Defense AcademyThe Commandant held his breath while waiting for the call to connect. Above all, he was unaware of how to begin his complaint. After a few seconds, the call connected and his heart sank. “Hello, Commandant. How are you?” His Excellency greeted him happily when he picked up the call.Nevertheless, the cheerful greeting did not have much effect on his downcast spirit.“Good morning, Your Excellency. I'm fine,” he responded with a fallen voice.“What is the matter? You sound cold.”“Yes, Your Excellency. I wish to inform you that two of our students are missing. They left the school three days ago but have not returned as they promised.”“That is serious. What was their reason for leaving the school?”“They said their brother-in-law was killed and wished to attend his funeral. …”“Hold on. How many did you say they are?”“They are two, Your Excellency.” Now, His Excellency was abreast of the story and played along.“The two of them? Have you contacted
The Return of General Williams 21. The Battle 1
At The Auxiliary Armory PLCAfter the Sales Manager left, George smiled at the General Manager and asked, “How many staff members were late to work today?” He laughed happily before he answered, “None. That method worked.”“That is good to hear. We are stepping up on punctuality.”The General Manager gave him a questioning look and he explained, “From now onward, every staff member would be given a special treatment. They would be treated like the Kings and Queens that they are.”“I'm lost,” Capt. Bolton furrowed his brow and asked.“You don't have to be. Except for the management staff and senior staff members, the staff buses will pick everyone up from their various homes and take them back after work. What I am saying is as simple as that.”“That is a good idea. It will save us the cost of maintaining the vehicles.”“You got the President's perspective. For that reason, no company's vehicle leaves the premises today.”“I got it. If I may ask, what if any senior staff wish to bene
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The President's Office. After instructing Bright, he became busy with work but had his eyes on the CCTV. When a lady walked into the Secretary's office, he saw a mature lady with a good spirit and positive outlook “Is she the one?” He asked himself and began to monitor her. “Good morning, Bright. I'm Ella Patrick.” “I know. Good morning. Your services at the Senior Staff member's house is over. You are hereby recalled to the canteen.” “It's all right. When do I return?” She responded as though she had been expecting it. “Now,” Bright said and watched her countenance. “I got it. Have you informed the Canteen Supervisor? He wasn't expecting me back.” “It is possible. Let's see him,” Bright accepted and got up. He looked at Gilbert and informed him, “Let the President know that I have gone to the canteen.” “I will do that, Mr. Desmond,” he responded and they watched them walked out. George smiled happily and mumbled, “She is fine. I pray that Dad loves her.” At The Lobby Laur
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At The President's Office Capt. Bolton walked in after he settled down and informed him of the Cadets.“How many of them are we supposed to absorb?” He asked and pretended as if Bright had not informed him.“We absorb one hundred of them every year.”“That is good to hear. How much stipend do we pay them?”“Nothing. The experience they gain from us is enough for them.”“Don't you think that it is absurd? If we can't encourage them, who will?”The General Manager thought for a while and explained, “I have not given it a thought.”“There is room for improvement. Meanwhile, inform the Corporal to stop collecting more applications.”“I got it. What is our conclusion on the stipend?”“If I may ask, how long is the internship? In our days, it was three months.”“It's still the same.”“It is all right. Let's encourage them with one percent of the senior staff salary. That wouldn't be too much on us for three months.”The General Manager giggled and declared, “I will go back to where I did m
The Return of General Williams 126. The Missing Truth 6
Now, George was holding two guns and looked like the troublemaker. The Mall security guards rushed to the scene and tried to intervene but they were shocked to see a Major holding a rifle and looking at them as though they were entertaining him. They looked at the two and concluded that the Major was calm because the money bag was a pickpocket.“I say kneel,” George shouted and he reluctantly got up and complied.“Remove your jacket,” he ordered.“You will regret …,”George did not give him the grace of completing his threat and hit his head with his gun.“Ouch,” he shrieked aloud.“Shut up and remove your jacket,” he ordered.He locked eyes with him and discovered that he had judged him wrongly. “Remove your jacket,” a security guard lent his voice.He looked at the onlookers and looked down in shame. The security guard who despised the clunker the day Tim bought three expensive phones at the same time just saw the car. To his dismay, he was calm and busy with his phone. Presently,
The Return of General Williams 125. The Missing Truth 5
At Tim's Room He hardly took five steps when Hope's phone beeped with a message. He overlooked it and walked to his room, changed his wear and relaxed on the bed before he read his messages.(Yes. I'm here, Hope. Can we chat?)(I just want to update you. My informant said that the invited Head of States have acknowledged their invitations and promised to be at the event.)(That is good to hear. What next?)(The publicity for the anniversary will be on air tomorrow.)(I can't wait to see it.)(You have not said anything about your sponsor. Won't he be present?)(Just go on with your publication.)(It's all right.)Tim was euphoric when the chat ended.“I am older than you in this game,” he thought aloud.At Laura's HouseMany things like the Barrister's email, her apology video, ruined her day but the one that hit her below the belt was the privilege that George gave to Bright.“Why does he hate me so much?” She asked herself and pretended to have forgotten all she had said about him
The Return of General Williams 124. The Missing Truth 4
At Tim's HouseGeorge was happy to leave the office after the inspection of the proposed site for the mill and the collection of the proposal. Unfortunately, he got home and discovered that Tim was not at the foyer to receive him.“Huh!” He hissed while Collins drove on.His worries increased when he did not see Tim's clunker at the garage.'Where could he be? Is he not back from the mall?' He asked himself and got out of the car.“Thank you, Collins,” he said and hurried to his room to see his father.He opened the door and stood still when he saw the bed empty. After observing it for a while, he walked in and called out, “Dad.”When he did not hear any response, he pushed the door and looked in but did not see his father.“Where will he be?” He mumbled.At that point, his military might gave way and was replaced by affinity and the longing of a child. He fought back his tears when he remembered the time he was alone and without the hope of seeing his father again.To relieve himself
The Return of General Williams 123. The Missing Truth 3
At Laura's HouseElla got home and kept her findings to herself. She was aware that they will not believe her. Apart from that, even if he was alive, they would not be happy to hear that.“Welcome back, Ella,” Madeline greeted her and watched her remove her things from the car trunk.“Thank you, Mrs. Dickson,” she responded, covered the trunk and the driver drove off.Instantly, she pointed out, “It's like you forgot some things in the car?”“Not at all, Mrs. Dickson,” she answered and picked up a bag.Mrs. Dickson pick up another bag and followed her to the store.“What happened, Ella? Previously, you buy more than this?”“The fund that the boss gave to me was not as much as it used to be. So I got what I can afford with it.”“It's all right,” she hid her disappointment and answered.She returned to her apartment and informed her husband of the lean budget and he marvelled.“Could her salary been tampered with?” He asked anxiously.“I wish I know,” she responded and her husband was c
The Return of General Williams 122. The Missing Truth 2
At The President's OfficeShortly after he walked into his office, Brig. Dale walked in. He stood up immediately and saluted him, “Good morning, Brig. Dale.”He returned the salute happily and they sat down.“The President said he needs the photographs and videos of today's lesson since it is our last day.”“That's good to hear. I need it too.”“It is okay by me. I will get my secretary to do that right away.”Instantly, he called on Bright and he arrived. He was about to give his phone to him when he got a message from Tim. He paused and read through it.(I am at the mall. Do you want me to get a phone for your Dad or will you do that after work? I promise I won't buy a clunker.)George smiled quietly at his promise and replied.(Thank you, for this, Boss. He won't even mind the clunker.)(Okay.)Afterward, he handed his phone to Bright and instructed him on how to use it and get high-quality video and photographs.“I got it, Boss,” he responded with glee and began.He took differen
The Return of General Williams 121. The Missing Truth 1
At The Secretary's Office“This is good,” he said and took his seat.He watched the video again and wrote his note.(This is to notify all staff members that no form of indiscipline will be tolerated in the organization. Anyone found wanting would be decisively dealt with. Signed: Management).He smiled cynically and shared the video. At The Front DeskBarbara was relaxing with her phone while waiting for the visitors who usually gain access into the complex at 10 AM when messages popped up. She quickly tapped on the first message and saw the General Manager's notification that Laura was no more the President's secretary and introduced Bright as the secretary.“Good riddance to bad rubbish,” she thought and glared at Laura.Afterward, she tapped on the second message which was a video and began to watch it. After watching it, she shook her head negatively and looked at Laura again. Meanwhile, she was sad and reading the email from Barr. Gibson and did not notice that she got messages
The Return of General Williams 120. The Missing Truth
Tim gave George a mocking look and stated, "Someone suddenly began to miss both of you and we decided to come."George smiled shyly and Samuel declared, "We miss you too.""Yes. We have been homesick since the last time we spoke. How is work?""Work is fine, Gerald. How are your studies?" "Our studies are fine. Thank you for coming.""It is our pleasure," they responded one after the other."How is everyone at home?" Samuel asked."Everyone is fine.""That's good.""I can see that you are doing well," Tim stated."Yes, Brother-in-law.""That is good to hear. If I guess right, you will be through with your exams this coming week?""You are right.""It's all right. See you then.""Okay. Thank you for coming," Gerald said and opened the door."Brother-in-law, remember that you promised to take us to a cinema," Samuel made clear."Yes. The Silver Bird Cinema," Tim admitted and Samuel was glad that the promise was intact."If you perform better than the previous year," George strengthened
