Chapter 40; You are the team leader

Joel smiled when he heard this from Lucy.

' Well, It's good if you can't remember that I caused your accident. I better use this time before your memories come back.'

Joel said in his head and then looked at Lucy.

" I had a long journey Sis. I guess I should go to have a rest." He said.

" Indeed…Did you eat something ?" Lucy asked.

" I am fine." He said as they walked out of the room together.

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Canary was just leaving the office when Lisa who was with Nicky gladly saw him and excused herself to go and have a word with him.

" Mr Canary.." She called when he heard and turned to look at her.

" What is it ?" Canary asked looking at her with a cold face.

" I just wanted to thank you for saving me from Jenny." Lisa said.

Canary's lips curved into a small smile and he said.

" We promised to be friends didnt we ?" He asked.

" Yeah we…"

" I won't let anyone hurt you again." He said.

Lisa found herself smiling in disbelief and now she started believing that he is really changing.

" Okay then, Stay well." She said and left to go back to Nicky

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At the time Lucy and Joel were back to the living room Canary was just returning back from work and held his brief case in his hands.

" Welcome back.." He was just talking to Ketra when he saw his mother coming upstairs with a stranger.

" Greetings Mom.." he said with a low bow.

" You are back ?" Lucy asked with a smile.

" Greetings Sir.." Canary said to Joel but you could see his questioning face.

" Greetings.." Joel said and went to Canary.

" You must be Canary…You have grown into a big man." Joel spoke friendly.

" Mr, Do we know each other ?" Canary asked.

Lucy smiled and came between them.

" Canary, Have you forgotten this soon ? This is your Unlce. Uncle Joel.." Lucy declared.

" Uncle Joel ?" Canary was surprised because he knew him very well.

" Yes.." Ketra added in.

" He left when you were very little." Lucy said.

" And Joel was just in your age when he left. Look now he is an aged man." Ketra said

" I am sorry Uncle for not recognizing you at first." Canary apologized.

" It's okay." Joel said.

" You have also grown. I couldn't recognize you if I found you on the way." Joel said.

" It's such a great moment that you have returned. Let's have dinner together." Ketra said.

" Sure.." Joel agreed and they all went to the dining table.

They are quietly which after Lucy left first. She had already dressed for bed but just joined them again to welcome Joel back home.

After they all parted and each went to their room.

As Canary went to his shower he asked himself why Joel was suddenly back after disappearing for years.

Though he decided not to think much of it and went to sleep after.

***

The following day was a Friday and Lisa was busy at work. She had fully got used to Simon and Dan since their dinner and these days she interacted more with them and Nicky.

Since the Previous day Jenny kept her eyes on Lisa in wondering what was special about her that put Canary on her side. She hated her more but couldn't do anything.

They were still like this when Canary came in with Micheal behind him.

They all didn't expect him around at this time and they all stood up to greet him with Lisa inclusive.

" Greetings Mr Canary.." They said.

" Everyone sit down !" He commended them.

Micheal was holding papers which he begun giving them.

Canary stood with elegancy and a serious face like a real boss and his hands were on his pockets.

" Joint Media is working on Producing a Movie called Walking in the Dawn, We have been chosen to work on the fashion of the actors." Canary begun telling them.

As he talked Lisa listened and she realized that today she didn't her heart race on seeing him.

' I guess that weird feeling is now gone. At least I am feeling at ease even when he's here.'

She spoke in her head and continued to listen to him.

" I need all of you to review those character names and come up with fashions that fit them." He explained to them and gave all the details.

All of them paid attention and listened to eveything he said.

After that he looked at Lisa who had been feeling normal she felt a shiver run down her spine when his eyes looked directly into her's.

" And Lisa…" He stated.

Everyone turned to look at Lisa because Canary hadn't mentioned any name since he came here.

" …Huh…Yes Sir.." She stammered realizing that everyone eas facing her.

" You are the team leader." He declared.

" What ?" Lisa asked surprised and so were her fellows.

Jenny couldn't believe her ears and she stepped forward immediately.

" Mr Canary, What are you saying that Lisa is the team leader ? I am." She argued

Canary turned to look at her coldly.

" I am the New CEO, And so I have made Lisa the new Team leader." He said and looked at all of them.

" Anyone else with arguments?" Canary asked all of them.

" No, Not all." Nicky spoke first.

" Indeed we are glad to have Lisa as our new team leader." Simon added.

" We agree.." Most of them agreed.

Jenny looked around not believing that non of them opposed.

She gave Lisa an evil look and then went back in her position.

" I guess that's all for today.." Canary turned to leave after this.

Lisa was still in amusement when Canary left she ran after him. He was in the corridor when Lisa came running and calling him name.

" Mr Canary.." She called making him to stop and turn to look at her.

Micheal stepped aside to let them talk.

" What is it ?" He asked.

" Why did you suddenly make me the team leader ?" She asked while panting.

" Do you have any problem with that ?" He asked.

" Of course not. But you know I know nothing about all this. I've just been here for just two weeks as a designer." She muttered.

" I chose you because I want you to learn more about designing. Besides that I believe you." He said.

" What ?" She asked not believing that he just said he believes her.

" I…" Before Lisa could add on Jenny came and joined them.

" Mr Canary, Do you know that this girl you have chosen as the Team leader knows nothing about designing ?" When Jenny asked Lisa kept silent.

" Are you still trying to oppose my decision ?" Canary asked Jenny.

" No Sir, But you know I am more suitable fot that job." Jenny said.

" Now both of you listen to me, Jenny you will be working within the organization. As for Lisa, You will be having to go for the field work as the team leader." He said and looked back at Jenny,

" Are you now satisfied?" He asked.

" Ooh, Thank you Sir.." Jenny calmed down.

" And Lisa, Tomorrow meet me at Joint Media before 10." He said in Jenny's presence.

" Tomorrow? Isn't it a weekend ?" Lisa asked in confusion.

" I have work for you." He said and after walked away.