CHAPTER 69 - The Awakening 2

Mutants were known to get stronger by one standard, and that was 'battles'.

The more a mutant fights, the more they are exposed to greater levels of strength.

But it cannot be said that a mutant grows stronger just by fighting alone, a mutant's strength feeds mainly on what is referred to as 'Cosmic Clash'.

Cosmic clash involves the push and pull of two or more foreign mutant energies. This helps to bring the mutant energies to a boiling point which is a catalyst for pushing the mutants past their limits.

And for the Cosmic clash method to be efficiently harnessed, mutant schools were established.

Mr Victor tried to calm himself down as he stared at Tisane's unconscious figure.

As he was about to conclude his discussion with doctor Paul, his secretary Vivian walked into the room.

"Sir we have a woman looking for Tisane James"

"What woman?" Mr Victor was quite surprised as he stared at Vivian.

"His mother; Elizabeth James" Vivian replied simply.

Mr Victor was quite taken aback as the name was mentioned.

"Where is she now?" Mr Victor asked after sometime.

"At the fifth floor, in the office of Mr Peter the human resource manager"

"Very well, inform Mister Peter to escort her to my office"

As Vivian turned to go, Mr Victor suddenly called out;

"Wait" his eyes had a thoughtful gaze.

"On second thought, I will come personally to get her"

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"Tell me Lizzy" Peter stood up and walked towards Elizabeth, while resting half his buttocks on the edge of the table close to her.

"How has your married life been?"

Peter discovered a strategic policy that he adopted when dating married women.

He discovered that before you seduce a married woman, you should first all probe a little into her marriage, while pretending to show concern for her family.

He was well aware that most marriages, especially in the country, had always been rocky and unstable.

Especially when the wife is as beautiful and graceful as Elizabeth, she will have expectations, which her husband would not be able to meet.

This philosophy had been proven correct over the years of his dating spree. And now, he was sure that it would be correct in Elizabeth's case.

He gazed at her with a smile on his face and a relaxed demeanor.

Such posture and behavior had won his way through many women's defenses.

Peter was quite a good looking guy, and due to the fact that he took special care of his body, gave him a western vibe and appearance that many women loved.

But meanwhile, Mrs Elizabeth secretly rolled her eyes at his feeble attempt to seduce her.

She was not surprised nor repulsed by his behavior. All she wanted was to see her son.

Of course the thought crossed her mind that Tisane might have lied to his sisters and his friend Ibrahim about working at the NPLC, but part of her more or less believed that he was saying the truth.

"My married life is fine thank you" she replied with a smile.

"Ah that's good" Peter nodded as he returned her smile.

"Though I know that raising up a few kids is not all that it's cranked up to be"

"Yeah raising up a few kids is quite demanding" Mrs Elizabeth admitted.

"But it's also what gives we mothers the joy and purpose we seek in marriage"

"Uh yeah, that's right" Peter had to admit, the conversation was beginning to spiral out of his control.

He had earlier expected Mrs Elizabeth to be uncomfortable about her married life. Most women were, which gave men like him an opportunity to seduce them easily.

But now, instead of showing a sliver of embarrassment towards her matrimonial relationship, she emanated boldness and satisfaction instead.

At this point, warning bells began ringing in his head.

As a skilled playboy that he was, he had gained the experience of knowing when he had found a hard nut to crack.

And this woman right here was a hard nut to crack.

While his mind raced for a way to bring back the conversation under his control, the door to his office was opened as a man walked in.

Peter's eyes, were quite wide enough to display his surprise as Mr Fadeyemi came in to the office.

The CEO!

Being the CEO of the number one company in the country, gave Mr Victor an overwhelming level of authority and influence which was matched only by the top ministers and ambassadors of the country.

And such a man had personally walked into his office.

It would have been quite complimentary and flattering if the CEO had come for him, but in truth....

"Mrs Elizabeth sorry to keep you waiting"

Mr Victor barely spared Mister Peter a glance, as he fully rested his warm gaze on Elizabeth.

"Mr Victor" Mrs Elizabeth greeted in her lively voice.

"How have you been?"

"I have been quite well Mrs Elizabeth"

Peter noticed the cordial exchange between Victor and Elizabeth as his eyes almost spun around in shock.

_"They know each other?!"_

He couldn't believe that Elizabeth actually knew the CEO of the NPLC!

"Mr Victor I have a request" Mrs Elizabeth began;

"I actually came here to see my son and was hoping to meet with him"

On hearing that, a frown appeared on Mr Victor's face as he seemed reluctant to say something.

_"Yes I knew it!"_ Peter rejoiced in his heart as he saw the look on the CEO's face.

_"There's no way that a boy of that age would have already gained an employment into the NPLC"_

Peter still held the opinion that the NPLC was not a sweatshop where anyone can come and get an employment. Those who were employees in the NPLC were either extremely lucky bastards or extremely talented individuals.

He glanced at Mrs Elizabeth as a smile of mockery began to form on his face.

Though it was surprising that she personally knew the CEO, but she would be naive to think that would be a requirement or pass to give her son an employment in the company.

"Mrs Elizabeth am very sorry" Mr Victor sighed as he replied.

Here it comes.

"We are having an important board meeting right now and Tisane's presence is highly needed in the meeting"

_"Wait....what?"_

Peter was not sure what he just heard, but his heart skipped a beat as he began to hear the rest.

"And the meeting will only adjourn in an hour or two"

Whaaaat?!!!

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Tisane sprang his eyes open as he jerked up suddenly, only to turn his around in confusion.

"Where am I?" He muttered in bewilderment.

He noticed that he was in a room, which looked very much like a clinic.

He also noticed the pulse sensory tubes that were placed on every area of his body, with the heart beat monitor that kept breaking the silence in the room with it's periodic beeps.

While he tried to get his thoughts straight, a lady walked in and paused as soon as she saw him.

"You're awake?" She asked subconsciously with slightly widened eyes.

"Oh my God you're awake!" She quickly brought out her phone and placed a call.

"Sir he's awake"

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Peter felt his legs become stiff as soon as he heard what Mr Fadeyemi said.

Her son was actually in a meeting with the top executives of the company?!

And what makes the whole scenario more shocking was that Mr Victor, the CEO himself had to come down here to deliver the message to Mrs Elizabeth in a humble fashion!

"Oh really?!" Mrs Elizabeth said with a huge smile.

She couldn't believe her ears!

Her son was telling the truth all along!

And to think that he was actually in such a position as to hold a meeting with the executives of the company!

She was so excited that she subconsciously stood up from her seat.

"Can I wait for him?" She asked in haste as her voice was tinged with anxiety.

"Uh...you want to wait?" Mr Victor asked with an awkward look on his face.

"Yes I want to"

"Uh...I..." Mr Victor was in a difficult position, as to the fact that Tisane was not actually in a meeting, but lying unconscious in the company's clinic.

Though he couldn't say such to Mrs Elizabeth, as that would cause her to panic and aggravate the whole issue.

As he was contemplating on how to suitably reply her;

~Ring~

As he picked the call, he heard a feminine voice on the other end.....

_**Sir he's awake**_

Mr Victor didn't need to ask whom the voice was talking about, as he gave his affirmation and cut the call.

"Mrs Elizabeth it seems that the board meeting was adjourned earlier than I thought"

"Really...so does that mean that I can see my son?" Mrs Elizabeth had a joyous look on her face.

"Yes you can" Mr Fadeyemi nodded.

Turning his gaze to the already flabbergasted Peter, Mr Victor's expression morphed into a cold one as he spoke;

"Mr Peter I want you to liaise with Vivian here concerning certain arrangements that the company has put in place"

Peter's daze was quickly dispelled as the cold look and hard tone in the CEO's voice easily brought him back to reality.

"Ye---yes sir" Peter replied with a slight tremble in his voice.