Chapter84:a lot on my plate.

"master, she is in the office right now."Jaden said.

"How was she?"Alex asked.

"She was stubborn. She didn't approve it but she didn't refuse to get in the car."he said.

"Okay. Do your job Jaden. I'll assign Bella to her after I speak to her. Don't you leave her side. She is stubborn as you said so she will do anything to get away from you. Be on the lookout."Alex said.

"Yes master."Jaden said and Alex Hung up his phone. He smiled when he imagined how stubborn Kimberly must have been with Jaden. He has to do that because he has to ensure Kimberly's safety is enhanced. With Jaden with her he's sure things can be fine. All he needs to do is to assign a few people to Kimberly but that needs a plan. The driver's plan has already been implemented and that's progress.

Alex sighed and stood up from his seat and went to the window to look outside his office. He need to think how to implement the bodyguards plan to his baby because that's the hardest job to do considering how Kimberly hates stuff like that.

Alex was still thinking of how to tell Kimberly about the bodyguards shit when his office door was opened. He knew it's one of his friends. They are the people who don't have the etiquette of knocking his door before entering into a room. He can't blame them though, he does the same in their offices too but now he has to warn them not to anymore because now he has a girlfriend. Something has changed and things need to change too. His assistant obviously knock the door before getting in so it's not his assistant.

Alex turned around to face his stupid friends but he was welcomed by a person who he didn't expect to see any time soon."what the hell are you doing here?"he asked the person and then the door opened again to reveal Peter his assistant who was covered in sweat. He was so nervous that sweat started running down his forehead. He knew how this mistake can affect him and how his boss anger can do.

"Sir, I tried. I told him to wait but he didn't. I'm so sorry. Please don't....."

"I want you out Peter. I'll deal with you later."Alex said and then he looked at the man who was looking at him smiling.

"Alex, you haven't changed."the man said and Alex looked at the door that was closing and went to sit on his seat.

"What do you want dad?"Alex asked sighing.

"No greetings son? I'm fine thanks for not asking. I missed you. Didn't you miss me too?" Alex's dad said chuckling then he sat on the seat opposite Alex.

"What do you think?"Alex asked back smirking.

"Now that's what I'm talking about. You haven't changed. A question is meant for answers not another question. If your grandfather was here he would have been so angry with you."Alex's father said.

"Thanks God you are not him. How's he anyway?"Alex said chuckling.

His father got a packet of cigarettes and took two cigarettes handing one to Alex. Alex shock his head lifting his hands to signify a no. His dad chuckled and took one back to the packet then he put the other one in his mouth then Alex took a lighter and lit it for him." Thank you."his dad said and Alex shrugged meaning it's no big deal." I take back the change shit, I think you have changed son. Did you quit smoking?"his dad added blowing a mass of smoke in the air.

"Yeah. Furthermore, I already have enough black lungs, I don't want to add anything anymore. You should quit too."Alex said and his dad chuckled.

"That's bullshit. I can't, maybe you should ask your grandfather that. You would like the consequences."his dad said laughing.

"You know I wouldn't dare."Alex said chuckling." How is everyone?"he added.

"If you mean your grandfather, he's fine and your mother is fantastic I just needed to get away from her for some time. But that's not the main reason I'm here."his dad said putting his burning cigarette in the ashtray.

"Why are you here? It's been long since you came here. So, what's up dad?"

"I need you in Scott Cop. Things are not working out there and Melissa is just so proud to ask for help. She hasn't said anything but I can see she's stressed out and if she continues like that, something will not work out well."Alex's dad said and Alex frowned.

"You can't be serious. I have a lot on my plate right now. Plus, I said a big NO to ever work in your company."Alex replied leaning towards the desk and closed his laptop.

"I know but it's not working, it's helping your sister."his dad said and Alex chuckled.

"You are there, why would you need me. I learnt from the best and you're the best. What can't you solve?"Alex asked his dad.

"I'm getting old son. Have mercy on this old man. I heard something interesting from Melissa though."Alex's dad said and Alex became alert but he didn't show it on his face.

"What is it that you heard?"Alex asked casually so he wouldn't sound so curious though he was damn curious about what Melissa told his dad. There are a couple of things she would have said so he can't think of the exact thing.

"He said you had an argument but she didn't talk about it what it was about. What the hell are you fighting for? She's your baby sister. You should let her have her way sometimes."Alex's dad said and Alex's face darkened.

"It was nothing. We are good."Alex briefed and sighed.

"Whatever son. So, what have you said about helping in the company?"his dad said wiggling his brows at Alex.

"It's a big NO. You can't expect me to came all the way to LA for that. I have meetings I have been attending in China. I have a company to run as well as one in making. I have a hospital to monitor and so many stuff so no."Alex said.

"The fuck did you have all that? Hold up, you said company in making? What the hell is that? You are supposed to inherit Scott Cop. You are my son, what the fuck is wrong with that? I have no other child to give it to and you are my only son why do you need another company? I refuse this. You are going to work in my company Alex either you like it or not."his father shouted angrily. He can't believe his son is doing this to him. He built the damn company for his generation, and Alex is his generation so it's supposed to be automatic for him to inherit it not the fuck he's pulling.

"So you are tricking me to help so that you can hand me over the company? Why don't you trust Melissa, she can pull things through. She can take the wheel."Alex told his dad.

"She's a woman Alex. She's supposed to be enjoying her life, dating boys and getting her heart broken or whatever you men are doing to girls nowadays. She needs to live and what she's doing in that company is not living at all. That's called wasting her life."Alex dad said.

"Have you ever asked her what she wants?"

"Does it matter? She's my little princess who doesn't need to be stressing over company things. She's supposed to be married now but look at her. She is wasting her life. Alex you need to talk her. That's why I need you to take over the company."his dad said and he took another cigarette.

"I can't do that. That's Melissa's decision to decide so please don't interfere with her life. It's her life not yours."Alex said sighing for the millionth time. He doesn't know why his dad doesn't always trust his daughter. Melissa can do it she just needs a little support.

"Are you okay? You look like a zombie. I wanted to laugh when I saw you at first. Are you sleeping of late?"his dad asked concerned just to change the subject. He hates hearing about Melissa taking the wheel in his company. It's not that he hates Melissa it's just that that's not the job for Melissa. It's too stressful.

"Thanks you noticed. That's why I'm telling you I can't manage Scott Cop. I have a lot on my plate right now."Alex said.