Chapter 49

Max forced his sleepy eyes open and what met them was the bright sunlight flooding the room.He lazily forced his eyes to focus on the clock that was ticking silently on the wall.He was shocked when he saw what the time was, it was already 9 am in the morning and he was still in bed.That was so unlike him.He threw the soft blanket from himself and jumped off the bed and ran to the bathroom for a quick shower and brushing.He then rushed to the closet and selected himself some clothes and shoes since he had not instructed his maid servants to do so.He dried his hair with the hair dryer and combed it down neatly and got dressed within the shortest time he could.He grabbed the bottle of perfume to spray himself but due to how fast he was, he ended up over doing the spraying that he started sneezing.He picked his briefcase and his silver watch from the dressing table and ran downstairs while putting it on.

"Sir.... breakfast is ready,"Colbert informed him when he reached downstairs.

"You can eat it yourself...."he growled at him but stopped to sneeze before he continued."Do you even know what the time is?...why didn't you wake me up?"he yelled at him and sneezed again.Colbert remained quiet while bowing his head lightly.

"Am sorry sir, I..."he began but Max interrupted his sentence with a stern voice.

"Be sorry for yourself because I will deal with you later,"he threatened him and strode out.Sham and Trevan were already outside and they couldn't understand why their boss was not yet out at such a time.

"What's taking the boss..."Trevan started but he kept his mouth shut when he saw the cold face of their master as he walked towards them.His face looked stern and angry.Trevan couldn't wait for him to get closer and yell at him, he rushed to the car and settled in his seat.Sham opened the car door and waited for him to get inside, then ran to his seat.

"My office, as fast as you can,"he growled when he finally settled in his seat.The driver sped the car out of the parking, causing the car it to halt and the tyres to screech loudly against the ground and sped out of the mansion leaving the guards and the other servants shocked by the new drive and the other four cars followed behind.Max took his phone out and his eyes were met six notification message, I tried to call you, from Monica.What he couldn't understand is how on earth he could fall into a such a deep slumber.

"How did I sleep for such a long while?"he asked himself still perplexed.

That had not happened before with an exception of the nights he was with Ammy.The thought reminded him that he was to call her and apologize that morning but since he was late for work, and for his meeting with a big guy who would make him take over over the business empire in the neighboring country, he decided to call her later in the evening.He would never have himself worried and his driver drive like a mad guy if the business wasn't what he called a 'big shark'.At the office, Monica kept on trying to reach her boss but he wasn't picking his phone.The meeting was to begin at 8:30 am but it was already some minutes past nine and Max was not at the office yet.

"Faster Trevan,"he commanded again and the driver had to follow his master's orders.He was driving very fast that he drove past the police officers who had tried to stop them.The officers got into their car and followed them.Sham's phone rang and when he picked it, it was one of the guards in the last car of Max's convoy.

"Sir...the police are coming after us,"he informed the boss when he had disconnected the call.

"Let them come after us Sham...drive faster, let them follow us,"he then commanded his driver and he did as instructed of him.Minutes later, Max arrived at the office.Monica was already waiting for him at the parking lot.

"Sham, when the officers arrive deal with them or make them wait until am done with my meeting,"he instructed before stepping out of the car.

"Good morning sir,"Monica saluted him but he simply nodded at her.

"Is he still here?"he asked her instead.

"Yes sir, I managed to keep him waiting for a while,"Monica responded with pride, she was proud of her achievement in that.

"Good,"came Max's response and he started walking towards the building.

"Sir, a lady is here to see you?...she has been waiting for a while now,"Monica informed him as they got into the building.

"Who is she?"Max asked.

"Not sure sir,"Monica responded.

"Ask the secretary to keep her waiting for a while, will meet her when am done with the meeting,"he instructed and got into his elevator as she went to give the information to the company's secretary.The officers arrived when Max had already taken an elevator upstairs.Sham went to them, to 'handle them' as his boss had asked.

"Good morning officers, am Mr Storm's chief guard, Sham..."he began.

"Good morning Mr...are you aware why we are here?"one of the officers asked.

"Ofcourse...you were after us because we broke the traffic rules but it's because the CEO was late for his meeting....can wait for him if you wish,"Sham continued.

"I guess waiting is the best option, I haven't met Mr Storm and I will gladly wait,"the other officer responded and so, Sham welcomed them to sit with him on the expensive shed besides the official parking lot.

Max reached the upper conference room where President Bash was waiting for him.With him was his personal secretary and his guards and another young man who seemed to be Max's age mate.

"President Bash!...pardon my manners sir, I was busy somewhere and I couldn't make it on time,"Max confidently lied as he entered the conference room.

"Maxwell Storm...I understand that you are a busy business man but keeping the president waiting is something no body has done before,"the middle aged man responded jokingly.

"Well I do things people haven't done before sir,"Max returned the joke,"but pardon my slip of behavior sir and if you don't mind then let me not keep you waiting any longer,"Max spoke calmly.

"Ofcourse Mr Storm but a little introduction will do us good,they say it creates rapport,"the man joked again while smiling at Max,"meet my son, Edward,"He introduced the young man sitted next to him.The two young men shook hands before the president could continue."My son here, wants to start a electronic factory and he wanted an influential business man for a partner and this company of yours is the world's best in distributing the best and reliable electronics which are manufactured, processed and some perfected when imported from other companies, so I thought of you when he asked that of me and as we know, there is no factory in my country manufacturing electronics so it will be a good opportunity,"the president spoke calmly but authoritatively and Max listened silently to him.

"What will you offer me then?"Max finally asked.

"Since it's a partnership, then everything will be shared 50:50 and that's included in the document and other terms,"he said and his secretary passed a booklet to him.Max went through the document as they discussed the business further.

"I will go through all this and my secretary will get back to you with my final decision,"he spoke.

"Ofcourse sir,but I will be expecting your response before weekend if possible...am aware your wedding is this weekend,we received an invitation from Mrs Storm.... congratulations,"Edward spoke shaking his hand.

"Ofcourse and thank you Mr Edward,"Max responded.The meeting was over and Max had to escort the president and his son to their car and their personal secretaries followed closely behind them then followed by Max's guards.They took his personal elevator downstairs.They were escorted out to the parking by the president's guards and some of Max's guards.Every staff member stood still as the president of Spark walked passed them, escorted by their CEO himself.The girl who had been waiting in the waiting room noted that and she stood from where she sat,not to pay respect to them but to see who was passing that made everyone stand whenever he or she passed.Her beautiful eyes met the CEO of the company and two other men.The sight of one of them made her lips curve up, forming a beautiful smile and dimples forming on her cheeks.

"Thank you for the proposal and for being patient with me sir,"Max thanked them when they reached the parking lot where the president's convoy was parked.

"It's no problem Mr Storm, we will be waiting for your response,"the president spoke and got into his car and left, followed by his convoy.Max and his secretary turned to get back to the office when Sham came to him with two sheriffs.

"Officers..."Max greeted them when they got closer to him and they extended their hands for a handshake and Max shook their hands friendly.

"Mr Storm, we are deeply sorry that we followed your convoy..."one of them spoke.

"It's fine officers....you were just doing your job and we broke the traffic rules so there is no offence taken by me,"Max spoke calmly.

"Thank you for understanding Mr Storm..."the officer responded.

"Sham, make sure the officers are well attended to before they leave,"he spoke looking at his chief guard.

"Yes sir..."responded Sham.

"Now allow me to leave you officers,"Max excused himself.

"Ofcourse Sir..."both the officers responded and Max left them for his office.