The sun was shining brightly, but it just felt slightly warm on the skin.. It was a beautiful day.. walking down the road to grab a taxi for herself, Forsythia could see beautiful flowers on the side of the road..
It smelled so good walking in between them.. Feeling melancholic she spoke out "Maybe.. this is how freedom feels like.. I never knew it could make me so happy and overwhelmed with emotions, yet a little sad at the same time.. I had missed out on things in my past life.. I don't wanna anymore.."
Forsythia look her phone out and looked for the contact information of her father.. she saw the name on the screen, "Dad", and felt uncertain.. she was a little nervous.. "Whatever.." tapping on the call icon with her eyes closed and fingers trembling, she brought the phone closer to her ear..
"Beep.. Beep.. Ring.." The call finally connected after a few beeps.. she was feeling so nervous that her mouth had gone dry..
"Click.. hello.. hello.. Forsythia.. are you there?.. is there any network issue?.. Forsythia.." As soon as the phone was connected, she her father's voice filled with worry, tears filled her sparkling eyes that had still not seen enough of the flowers..
To keep all her difficulties from her father, she started ignoring his calls soon after her parents divorced.. only picking up to have a quick follow up on his health..
Soon she stopped receiving calls so frequently.. she knew her father felt disappointed whenever she ignored his calls and never explained.. and after some time they became less and less, to the point of being non-existent..
She felt sorry for her father, for her past self.. she missed hearing his voice all this time.. no.. she missed him altogether.. and when she heard her father on the call just now, it turned her into a sobbing mess..
In between her sobs, with quavering voice she finally managed to let out the words "Dad.. I missed you so much.. sob.."
"What happened dear? why are you crying? Tell your dad.. Who made my daughter sad? Don't they know they you have a father who with put them in their place.. say something.." His voice filled with anxiety could be heard from the speaker..
"I fled home dad.. sob.. can I come over? I wanna see you.." She wiped her tears and added "I have something that I wanna talk to you about.."
She heard her father speak softly "Of course, you can come over at any time. when did you need to ask for my permission to get back home? hmm. sent me your location, and send the car to pick you up. okay. just wait in a safe place."
"Okay dad.. see you soon.. click.." she hung up the call.
Forsythia stopped crying and an innocent childlike smile appeared on her face that had turned red from all the crying for earlier. after arriving at a nearby cafe, she quickly sent her location to her father.. She knew her father many connections, so he might arrange for the car pretty quickly and soon it'll be there.
Far away in another city, inside a luxurious office building:
"Click.. click.. tap.. tap.." rapid footsteps could be heard as someone walked inside the office building. employees could be seen entering the building as it was about time to start work for the day.
A Bentley soon came to a stop right outside the building. A young man walked out of the passenger seat and hurriedly walked up to the back door to open it for the person sitting inside.
A man with tall and sleek build stepped out in a midnight-blue tuxedo, polished to perfection. He adjusted his cufflinks, quite power exuding his body, with a brief nod he advanced forward with long, measured strides, every movement efficient and deliberate.
Another young man wearing silver rimmed glasses gave him a slight bow to show his respect, then greeted him and started briefing him about the important meetings for the day as he followed two steps behind the man, who without a doubt was his employer, his Boss.
As he walked into the office, employees greeted him along the way, which he acknowledged with quite nods. Headed straight to the executive elevator and rode up to the top second floor- his office.
After taking a few steps towards his seat, he pulled out his phone from his pocked. As he sank in his seat, he set it down on the polished mahogany desk.
Looking up straight ahead with his intimidating eyes, he poke in his deep, commanding voice "Mr. Peterson.. Did you do what I asked?"
Secretory Peterson answered with utmost professionalism, as he adjusted his silver rimmed glasses "Yes sir.. all the information is in the file on your desk.. I can let you know myself if you allow me?"
"No need.." With that Secretory Peterson backed away two steps.
The young boss lifted the file, eyes narrowing slightly as he began to go over the information.
After a few minutes he placed the file back in it's place, his eyes brightened as a a smile appeared on his face. Secretory Peterson was quite amazed as he saw a rare expression appear on his boss's all time serious face..
As he was amusing himself with the rare sight, he heard his boss speak "Wind up all my meeting for the day by 1 pm. Reschedule all my meetings for the week."
The secretory felt cold sweat run down his spine as he thought about all the important meeting his boss had to attend in person. He hurriedly tried to persuade his boss "But, sir.. we can't do that.. you have already postponed your meeting with Miss Natasha for a whole month..
and Mr. Thomas.. you have an important meeting with him the day after tomorrow.. He had already asked me to make sure this time you keep your promise..
then after that you have to attend an auction, on Friday, for the land that you have been keeping your eyes on for a long time.. then-"
Secretory Peterson stopped abruptly when his gaze finally met the deep intimidating eyes of his boss. Sweat drops rolled down his forehead as he regained his composure. Turning his gaze down as he spoke "Apologies sir.. I lost my composure in a panic.."
The boss put away his intimidating gaze as he spoke lazily as he stood up from his seat, taking long steps "Fine.. then free up my schedule for the next two days.. and book a flight to city S for tonight.. you can do that, right?"
"Yes sir.. I'll have it all done by five in the evening.. you can rest assured sir.." The secretory answered as he picked his pace to walk after his boss. wiping his sweat as they walked out of the office to the meeting room.
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