Chapter 2 Memories

• She took up her perfume and sprayed it around her before moving gallantly towards the dining room, she had to prepare some breakfast for her daughter after all and toasted bread with egg and tea should suffice.
• She knocked on the Door to call her after preparing the table and Diane was refusing to show up "Honey, breakfast is served" she called and she opened the door and hugged her mother, yeah, she's so caring.
• She led her to the table and she took one toast to do justice to it, staring at Diane makes her remember what she had always wondered which was why Diane never asked about her father, every child gets curious about their father especially when their friend introduces them to their fathers, it always made them question who their father was.
• She had asked her mother that same question after coming home from a friend's house, she wondered if he was dead or if he had abandoned her mother, she never cared about how it happened, she just wanted her mother to at least tell her something about him instead of always acting like she gave birth to her alone.
• When she asked her, it had put her in great thought before she explained that her father died in a car accident when she was 3 years of age and she regretted asking that question because her mother was depressed throughout that day and the thought that she was responsible for that, was saddening.
• This can make her understand what her mother went through but her father died, Diane's father was not dead, his situation was worse and she was never going to tell her what happened even if she asks. No matter how she hated to lie to her daughter because she couldn't allow her daughter to go through the experience she has been going through even though 15 years had passed.
• "Ma, why are you not eating? " she asked in a careful tone which made Mary get back to herself "Nothing, I was just admiring the gift God gave to me" even if it wasn't through the right way, Diane smiled and she finally ate before her daughter asked her the same question again.
• She drove the car and parked in front of the school, Diane got down after pecking her mother and she ran inside the school without looking back, she don't know but she kinda misses her already, she just loved the idea of staring at her all day.
• She had to let go anyways, she had seen her at home so she probably thought there was no need to look back again, Mary ignited her car and drove off with the hope of 'she might come back ' but who was she kidding and she also had to get to work.
• She parked her car in the company garage and got down, carrying her black bag and a folder in her hand that contains ideas she has towards a project they were working on currently, they were advertising a perfume that was just out.
• She walked towards the door and the door opened itself, the staff greeted her and continued working, this is the kind of environment she always enjoyed, where everyone is so busy working, it shows that she wasn't wasting her money.
• She approached her office and sighted her assistant that was seated lazily on the chair like he had no intention of working today or he had thought he was still in his home.
• "Theo" she called and he hurriedly got on his feet "Good morning ma," he said with a shaky breath. "Are you tired and maybe need a check-up in the hospital ?" She asked pretending to be worried and he knew that also "No ma, I'm okay " he immediately voiced out.
• "Then what's the meaning of this In the morning, if you're tired of your job here, I'll gladly welcome a resignation letter at this point but sleeping on duty is something I'm definitely not accommodating " she sternly warned and he nodded.
• "I'm sorry ma," he said with his head bowed a little "Don't apologize, I need a change," she said "I'll change ma," he said "I want action, not words," she said and he nodded, he was only employed here to remind me of appointments in case I forgot about them and how Will he do that if he's laid on his chair with his eyes closed.
• "When I'm I meeting with Mr. Downey? " she asked, he's the man that wants them to advertise a product for him, and for some reason, he wanted to keep it a secret and discuss it with me alone because I'm the boss and need absolute assurance but she knows him so it can't be a problem.
• "It's by 12 ma," he said and she checked her watch, it was only 7:12 " okay, inform all staff to assemble in the meeting room by 8 and I want to hear great ideas about our current projects," she said "okay ma," he said and she walked into her office and sat down on her chair, dropping her folder on the table to review some of her ideas, she had a lot of work in front of her and she also needs to come up with ideas.
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• "He was caught with the possessions of drugs that are worth of €13,000 and according to Section 15 of misuse of drugs Act 1997, I recommend 8 years imprisonment," he said and sat down In his position, there was no more defending his lawyer, he works for Gary firm and makes sure that criminals are put behind bars, that's what he does.
• "I declare Mr.Smith Corey guilty and to be sent to state prison where he'll spend 8 years," the judge said he hit his hammer on the table and all the people rose while the criminal was led to where he was meant to be from the very start.
• Mike shook with the person beside him, he can't call him partner, they're more of enemies so he's not sure he's allowed to call him a partner. He walked out of the courtroom and entered his car after removing his gown and wig, exposing his black, neatly ironed black suit that looked like he was born with it.
• He sat down and tried to arrange his black hair that was a few inches to his collar, making him look more attractive but that was the least on his mind ...he needed to get to work as fast as he can to get prepared for another case that was happening tomorrow afternoon.
• He was the best in the firm so he was mostly consulted which made him busy most times and it wasn't like he had something or someone he had to attend to when he gets back so he was less busy, with no agendas or appointments except with clients of course.
• He walked into the office and his friend greeted him with a handshake "How was court today, would have known but you don't show it "he said "it was successful" he said and he smiled "who was I kidding as you had ever lost " he said.
• "Stop it ..it makes me feel like I might one day, "Mike said "you won't, don't worry, I'm with you," he said making it sound like he was his backrest when he was never there whenever he had to turn his lamp and go through papers, looking for something that'll prove that the criminal was never mistaken for his identity.
• "Thanks," he said and they hugged each other before he left, he smiled and headed to his office, he has his office because (In his boss's tone) 'is the star of his firm ', Noelle walked into his office "the boss wants to see you," she said "okay, thank, you," he said and she went back with a smile that made him smile back also.
• He knocked on the Door "come in " he called and he entered, Mr. Gary was a man in his late 50s and he always wondered why he wasn't married and should have had kids but that was for him to worry about and none of his concern.
• He stood up immediately after e entered and ushered him to sit down on his chair "Mr. Ross, you're highly welcome " he said and he wasn't surprised by that gesture, that's what he does "I heard you went to court when I sent for you earlier " he said.
• "Yeah " he responded and he smiled "and you won ?" He said in a questioning manner but with much confidence "yes" he said and his smile broadened "Exactly my point Mr. Ross, you're good but overworking yourself too much " he said and Mike wonders where this was going.
• "You need some rest ...in life, you don't need just money, you also need to take care of yourself, don't be offended, I'm not saying that you're only working to gain money," he said "I'm doing it to make money " Mike admitted and the man stared at him.
• "What ?" Mike asked "Aren't you doing this because you love me and my firm?" he said and Mike stared at me in a weird manner, trying to check where that thought came from probably "I'm doing it to make money?" he said and the man sighed in Defeat.
• "Anyways, you're doing a big and recognizable work in my firm which has made me who I am today, I remember those years when I was young like you and was always going to the courtroom to defend criminals, my passion for the safety of the citizens were always clear, I was indeed outstanding," he said in a way that made it seem like he was reminiscing on those days.
• "I was also the best in my firm so I decided to build mine," he said, "I thought you always accompanied witnessed, " Mike said.
• "I didn't do that all the time" he corrected immediately and a smile almost curved on Mikes's face "what were you saying before " he was forced to ask because he was never really interested in his fake story.
• "Oh ...as I stated earlier on, you work too much and it's September, that's 3 months before Christmas and I'm not giving you a leave for Christmas so I decided to choose now," he said and paused like he was expecting something from me.
• "Are you giving me a leave ?" I asked and he smiled "yes but I felt like you wouldn't agree since you probably have nothing to do so I fixed that agenda and boom!" He said, revealing a ticket in his hand, I collected it from him.
• It's a ticket to New York, scheduled for Saturday, what exactly is he planning "That was supposed to be for me but I want my best employee to have it so when he comes back, he'll make me proud more often as usual.
• "Thank you but I have a trial tomorrow," he said "I'll send Simon," he said "it's a minor case, so have it and don't bother coming tomorrow, see you in 2 weeks time," he said and I checked the date on the ticket, two weeks in New York, are you kidding me?
• "Why two weeks?" He asked "so you'll have a long rest, now smile and go back to your office, " Mr. Gary said and stood up from the couch, headed to his main chair to show that he was done with the discussion.
• Mike left, headed to his office, he sat dow,n and stared at the ticket in my hands, it was a company that organized it and according to this ticket, he was to leave in two days.
• He had to call his mother to bid her farewell, his uncle, he could even spend the remaining two days with his mother but he has to pack so he has no choice, he'll just see them when he gets back.
• He picked up a folder that was laying on his table to read and think of solutions, oh, he was supposed to not work, now what was he going to do?
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• " What are your plans for the current job ?" Mary asked with her hand folded on the table in a way like she was stretching her fingers with a pen in between her middle finger.
• "I think we can use a beach to advertise this scene and maybe make use of a celebrity," she said Mary could get a picture of what Jana was painting and it sounded good.
• They're to advertise an umbrella and a chair, it's very easy to use, very small to carry, sayinsynthesiss are only giving her more ideas.
• "The celebrity will lay on the chair and it might affect her convenience so she'll use it to maintain her skin " Jana continued "Easy to use and convenient in transportation" Mary added and they all caught the picture already.
• "It's a very good idea I'll say, I love that idea " Mary, said and Jana blushed "Thank you ma," she said and Mary smiled at her, she always loves Staff that works for the progress of her company.
• "You and Kenzie should be able to pull this out," she asked "Yes ma" Jana and Kenzie replied and she smiled, that's a success and a relief.
• "Okay, what are we working on again Jamie told me on Monday morning that he was working on something so I was expecting you to say something," she said in a gesture of 'continue'.
• "I'm indeed working on something but it had not come to an end yet," Janie said, arranging his papers simultaneously.
• "Say it and let's work on it together " Mary suggested and he placed his papers on the table "it's about a drink company that's new, I thought it was easy and that I could do it on my own," he said.
• Jamie is new here "you're new, calm down and work with us for a while or better still, go to Mrs. Hart when you have any challenge or come to me, my door is open to any ideas.
• "Okay ma," he said, "so ..what ideas have you gotten so far ?" Mary asked him "I might need a club, the drink can be used to celebrate so I just thought a short video of clubbers enjoying might boost the sales " he explained.
• "It's a good idea, but don't use just any club, use a more popular one, when you find out about about the club, let me know I'll talk to the owner, " Mary said and he smiled.
• "Thank you ma" he responded gratefully, this is his first real work after he got his job so she could only imagine how happy he was.
• "Okay I think that's all we have to discuss," she said and they all nodded "Yes ma" Jana replied which she appreciated because she didn't like the nods, it was informal and a little rude.
• "Okay then, we have come to an end of this meeting, so I want you all to go back and do what I've distributed already," she said and they started packing their papers together
• They were not much that was working with her, they're only 4 and they're all helpful which is why she gives them a raise at the end of every year to appreciate their worth.
• She got up on her feet "I have a meeting with Mr. Downey and I can't say when I'll be back but I'll try to be early " she said and got up on her feet
• She checked her watch and it was 8:30 pm, she still got time to do a thing or two in her office before departure.
• She walked to her office and closed the door before balancing in her chair, Mr. Downey is close to her so she was not surprised that he wants to have an official meeting over lunch at his restaurant.
• He was rich and famous and he was a good man, very good and he can be a person's role mode he always brightens up at her sight and indulges her in deep conversation that made her understand his family's deepest secrets, that's how they talk but it's a pity the talky side doesn't reciprocate she just laughs at what he says. She opened her shelve and found an old newspaper, she raised it to meet with her eyes and the headlines came into sight.
• "The suspect behind the assault of Linda Malcolm has been apprehended" this made her stare into the air for a very long time.
• The pain was moving through her veins which were surprisingly hot she was not calm, not herself anymore.
• She couldn't help but remember. Memories came back to her. Her head gets dizzy. Tears nearing her eyes as the incident replayed in her head.
• "How do you feel?" "What Happened exactly?" She could almost see those reporters, flashing cameras at her as she tried to hide in her lawyer's suit.
• This was her....this was what happened September ...15 years ago.