Chapter five

Six days later Gabriel is back in town he stops by the store to pick up some dresses and jewelry for Maria and some outfits for Mickel. It was going to be the first time he meets Mickel since his relationship with Maria. He got into the car and asked the driver to invite his sisters for dinner. Growing up staying alone has made Gabriel not too close to his sister Malia Rachel tried to visit more often and bring his favorite cookies. With the new information about the plot to use his company to embezzle money. Gabriel has a very close friend he met going for his therapy sessions named Pablo. He had to travel with Pablo who is also his business partner to hire a private investigator to investigate those guys involved in the fraud and for how long it has been happening. Gabriel is a remarkably principled and intelligent individual, whose autism doesn't define him but adds a unique perspective to his exceptional qualities. His commitment to his principles is unwavering, and his intelligence shines through in his profound knowledge of everything and everyone in the business world. He seems to possess an encyclopedic understanding of the industry, making him an invaluable resource and a true expert in his business. He gets home and walks to his room and shower changing his clothes from his suit to a polo shirt in a mustard color and a short while he brushes his hair Maria walks in and jumps on him in excitement. " I have missed you How was your trip" asked Maria "It was splendid I got you something" he walked to his closet and brought out two paper parcels with a note on them saying " It's not a special occasion, but you're a special person I love you" he hands her over a bouquet she hugs him and kiss him passionately. She opens the paper wrap and removes the dresses admiring them with so much enthusiasm She undresses and tries them on in front of him he smiles and passes a compliment. She finally picked a lovely floral dress that showed her arms and neckline beautifully. They both walk down the stairs at the end of the stairs Mickel walks into the house and they all meet at the main entrance. They both exchange pleasantries and they all walk to the dining room talking about his school and what games he plays in school. Mickel was not really a gem for soccer; he preferred to read a lot of books because he yearned to be a Medical Doctor. While the three of them were at the dining room his sister walked in; it was also the first time Maria met his sisters. They hugged and peaked before sitting as they sat waiting for all the meals to be attended. When they were done arranging all the meals they were about to Eat but Maria spoke out about prayer. It was something their mother always did whenever they Sat as a family to eat but since they are older they don't really eat together as a household. Rachel's husband is a businessman who is not always around most of the time. Malia lives with her as she goes to the academy she is currently doing her master's in accounting she also works in the family company. As they were all eating, Rachel asked Maria "What do you do?" Maria replied "I clean the house and attend to the garden" but am currently enrolled in a night school. I couldn't afford to go to school because I had to work for my brothers to go to school until my brother died. It's just me and Mickel for now. " I'm really sorry about that. It must have been a tough time for you. I am sorry for your loss" They all have dinner and Rachel and Malia leave. It's getting delinquent. They all hugged except Gabriel. Maria and Mickel have to spend the night at Gabriel's house that night. They spent the evening talking about their growth and Gabriel listened most of the time and smiled. They all shared one thing in common: the fact that they all had to grow up alone struggling for Maria and her brother while Gabriel the fact that he spent most of his growing up solitary, isolated from his mates in his space and a few days a week with his therapy where he met Pablo. They both share the same idea and are both intelligent for Their age. Pablo is from Mexico He was born and brought up in Mexico but he had to leave at the age of Eight and stay with his aunty who was a Doctor His father died of a drug overdose and his mum died while giving birth to him. His aunt discovered his disorder a year later.