Chapter 81

(Max)

With Ammy not at the house, it would be much easier for me to deal with Renna without hurting her.

I had to let her go despite my insistence for her to stay.I didn't let her go because I couldn't make her stay but maybe because I was afraid that anymore emotional outburst could lead to another attack.

And yes, I also was tired of seeing her cry that day.The tears she had shed were surely enough for the day and if they weren't for her, then she would cry as much as she pleased but out of my sight but as for me...I didn't want to see her cry anymore.

I woke up the following morning early enough.Its not like I had a good sleep anyway.

With Ammy not beside me and the bed so cold, I couldn't get myself to sleep peacefully.

I dragged my sleepy self off the bed to the bathroom.I turned the shower on but didn't step in.I stared at the running water for sometime before raising my hand to feel it as it drizzled down.

I finally tossed my body under the heavy drops of water falling off the pores of the shower and got myself ready for the day.

"Good morning sir,"I heard Colbert greeting me when I descended the last stair.

"Good morning,"I responded setting off towards the door.

"Sir, the table is already set,"he informed me calmly.

"Thank you Bert but I won't have breakfast today,"I responded.

"Maxwell are you okay?"he asked.

I halted at his words and turned to him.It was very rare for him to use my name just like that.

"Am fine Bert...and am your boss remember,"I spoke smirking at him.

He looked at me with a cheerful grin on his face before responding.

"That never slips my mind Maxwell but I just thought I should cut off the formalities in this,"he responded still grinning but his gaze not steady.

I narrowed my gaze at him,I didn't understand what he meant by that.

"I really don't know what that was supposed to mean but I appreciate that you are always looking out for me but am a grown man now,"I responded smiling at him.He returned the smile back and bowed slightly.

"Yes sir,"be responded still bowing slightly.

I turned for the door and walked out of the house.

I had not been at work the previous day and I was to get ready fo the pile of files I would meet at my table.

I arrived at my office almost an hour later.

Ding!

My elevator dings open when it lands at the last floor where my office was located.

I strode out of the elevator heading to my office.Through the transparent glass, I could see a man sitted in my office.

"Good morning Mr Storm,"Monica greeted me before I could reach for the door handle of my office.

I nodded in acknowledgement of her greetings before I could ask her who was in my office.

"Who is that?"I asked her looking at the man comfortably sitted in my office.

"Thats Mr Edward Bash,he is here to finalize the partnership,"she responded.

I pushed the door open and walked inside.The man turned his head to the door when it opened.His lips curved up in a smile when his eyes met me and he stood from the chair.

"Edward Bash,"I extend my hand for greetings.

"Maxwell Storm,"he responded shaking my hand with a grin on his face.

"Make yourself comfortable Mr Bash,"I spoke as I moved to the other side, to my seat.

"Thank you.I just got to town and thought coming here would be best,"he spoke as we both took our seats.

"I guess that was a good thought Mr Bash, so let's get done with this,"I responded flashing a curt smile at him.

I reached for one of the confidential drawers and unlocked it.I shuffled through the documents until I got the document I needed.I withdrew it and signed it before passing it over.He signed it and handed it back to me.

"I hope you can stay with this and I will come for my copy when am done with the rest of my business,"he spoke handing the documents to me.I placed the documents back in the confidential drawers and stood after him.We shook hands an he left my office.

That was done, my gaze fell on the files laying on the top of my table.

I sighed silently and reached for office telephone.I dialed a number and called.

"Coffee please,"I ordered in a low voice then place the phone back on the table.

I took a file from the pile and opened it.I truly wanted to concentrate on what I was doing but I couldn't.My eyes and concentration were on the dark screen on the table.

Is it that she had not seen my missed calls or is it that she was avoiding my calls...or me?

Knock!Knock!

I heard raps on the door before it was pushed open.Monica walked in with a coffee can in a tray.She kept it on the table and walked out.

I sipped some of the coffee my eyes still on the screen on the table.It was still dark, no text nor call.

I picked the phone and dialed her number again but I couldn't click on call.

I called Sham instead.The phone rang for and was picked almost immediately.

"Sham, I need you to find out all the details about Renna... everything about her and send it to me,"I ordered before disconnecting the call.

I got back to work and cleaned up the the mess the files had made on my work table.

Hours lapse as I had concentrated on the files before me until I came to the last file.

It was from the marketing department concerning the product that was supposed to be launched in less than two months.

Everything about it was note down but something was missing.They had not noted down the name of the one contracted for a cover image.

The HR was incharge of this so why did the file get to my office if they had not cleared the contract?

I grabbed the telephone and dialed a number to the HR department.It was for the president of the department.

"Get to my office,"I ordered before disconnecting the call.

Minutes after, there is a knock at the door and the young man walks inside with a cheerful grin.

"Hello Max,"he begins still grinning at me.

Why was he grinning so broadly!?

"Have a seat Michael,"I responded pointing at the empty seat before me.He settles in it and we get to work.

"Why is this file at my table?...there is no name for a model chosen for the cover image,"I began, pushing the file to him, across the table.

He took the file and perused it before responding.

"Am sorry for this Maxwell but am still looking into it for a best person fit for this position,"he responded, without smiling.

Business mode switched on!

"So why was it sent to me.It should. still be under your supervision,"I responded.

"Pardon me sir but am not in the position to answer your question,"he responded calmly narrowing his eyes slightly.

I looked at him for a while and nodded.

There was no need to create fuss on such a trivial matter.

"Okay, get to it bearing in mind that we have than two months to get this done and you know that this product is a real one,"I spoke. and he nodded in agreement.

"Ofcourse sir, I am into it,"he responded before standing from his seat.He took brief steps to the door but turned to look at me.

"You were not at work yesterday Max and you really look grim, are you okay?"he asked, concerned.

"Am okay Mike,"I responded forcing my lips to curve up.

"You don't have to force the smile if you don't feel like smiling you know,"he teased me, with another smile.

"Okay fine but am fine and you can get back to work,"I responded, my voice quite louder than before.

"You know am your brother and am always ready to listen,"he continued.

He was really beginning to get me pissed off.

"I know that with that cursed bitch around you really can't be fine,"he persisted and I pinched the bridge of my nose irritatedly.

"Or you had a fight with Ammy?..."he asked furrowing his brows.

My brother could really be a pisser sometimes.

I sighed deeply then turned to him without a word.

I gawked at him grimly and he shrugged his shoulders.

"Okay fine....have a great day sir,"he spoke scoffing before walking out.

That little pisser!!