Finding Inspiration

Richard's POV

Thankfully I don't have to deal with any stressful old men in Mhizpet, I know the company is going bankrupt but I have my plans to take it back and even beyond its previous glory.

I just need the chairman Graham family's shares and that would make me the largest shareholder and automatically the CEO…

I got back to the family villa and went straight to meet my grandfather in the study. Despite his age and health, this proud man won't stop looking at the stock market and the situation of the company everyday….

Grandfather I called out to him and he raised up his head to look at me and said have your seat. I wanted to ask you how you have been coping with Stacy? That girl has had a hard life and I don't want her suffering more in our family. You should take it upon yourself to treat her well and protect her when if you don't love her yet, she is still your wife. Grandpa Morris said

Did she complain about anything to you, Grandfather? And I don't bite, she is doing well in her own way and I am not her babysitter, I'm sure she can take care of herself just right and about protection the Morris family has enough bodyguards I can assign her some. I said resting my back on the chair.

She didn't tell me anything, and ofcourse I know you are not that much of a bad person, but please do take care of her. Her mother has not been especially kind to her while growing up but she still grew up to be a good child. And you should look out for her in the company as well, help me with any hard work. He said, sighing…

Grandfather, the company thing is not just up to me, she has to prove her ability with her skills. I can't be biased to her that blatantly, I have to leave soon. I have a meeting soon. I told him

Third person's pov

Richard left after discussing some things with the company with the Old Man. He called Joseph to ask for the address of the alumni meeting.

He got there a few minutes late because he was delayed by his grandfather. When he entered someone noticed him and called out to him, he saw him and walked over to sit with them….

He glanced round the table and saw a few of his close pals and Paige was on the other end of the table, and as soon as his gaze met hers, she gave him a bright smile but he looked elsewhere…

The party went on as usual with everyone discussing work and other random things. Just then Sam, one of the alumni said "Oh Richard I've been hearing rumors of you getting married lately but you have never really made a statement about it. Is it true?"

Richard answered saying "Yes, I got married two weeks ago".

Wow! You got married and we never got any invite?And there goes our friendship… Travis said.

I never meant for it to be that way. I wasn't the one in charge of the guest list. Richard responded

And here we thought you were going to marry Paige regardless. Sam again

"I've always told you guys we never had that kind of relationship" Paige said with an almost shaky voice.

After the meeting ended Richard on his way to the parking lot was stopped on the road by Paige.

Richard, can we talk for a few minutes? She said

What is it you want to talk about, I only have 5 minutes to spare. He replied

I'm really sorry about what happened between us, it was my fault and I don't know what came over me. I already learnt my lesson and I promise it would never again. Can we go back to being friends? Paige said feigning like tears were about to fall….

It's alright we're good. I would let the branch know when to transfer you back to the headquarter. Good night… Richard said

Thanks and congratulations on your marriage. She said

Thanks. Richard said driving off…

Stacy's Pov

Since I got the mail I have been trying to work on the design and I must say this person's request is really hard to achieve in one try but at least I have been able to come up with something but I kept feeling like it is missing something very important…

I tried looking up on the internet but I couldn't find anything to inspire me on the missing piece. I tried to think of what the client had in mind when he requested the design but I couldn't figure it out…

I was still trying to search for something I could use as inspiration for the design when the colleague sitting beside me tapped me on the shoulder, to tell me it was time to clock out for the day.

I told her I would stay for a while more before leaving. Everyone left and I was left alone in the department. I tried looking through my old designs after I was sure the last person left already…

Still not finding anything and it was already past 7pm, I decided to copy to my flashdrive and continue the rest at home later that night.

I left the company around 7:50pm and it was already dark everywhere. I contemplated between taking a taxi and a bus. On my way down to the bus stop a car's honk beside me startled me and I turned to see it was Richard.

Get in! He said

No thanks I would take the bus. I said looking towards the direction of the company if anyone was looking at us.

"If you don't, you don't get in the car in five seconds, I would come out and carry you in personally and we'd see which one would be more concerning between the company's gossip and news headlines". He threatened me and it worked because I don't want to bring any unwanted attention to myself

We arrived at home twenty minutes later and I went straight to my room without a word to continue the design…

I heard him telling the house help to bring my food to my room and I thought to myself that even though he is a jerk he really is kind in little ways.

After eating I sat at the table with my laptop and I suddenly found my spark, I completed the design at about 2am before saving it and going to bed….