Chapitre 3: Cupertino, CA
All eyes rolled towards the door a lean man came in. We are greeted by a smile coming out of a radiant face whom I had recognized as Steve. I have to admit that his smile hadn't changed even though his health kept declining all these years. He is a trusted advisor to Auggie and holds about twenty percent of shares of the company that should be passed to Tom if he is proved eligible(which he is not). As he tries to get his stance right and rubbing the sweat of his face he apologetically said "Sorry guys, I ran late. As I am nowhere let's continue"
Then Marcus explained the agenda of this urgent meeting and asked him to vote. Then the room fell silent to listen to the ultimate decision because this vote can change everything the company had been building all these years and affect the future of the corporation. The ground beneath me shook as he parted his lips to cast the vote. I closed my eyes in relief as he said: "I vouch for Mark".
Then the color in Tom's face drained and his smirk is replaced by a blank expression and stormed out of the board room as his dreams shattered like a brittle glass hitting the floor. I thanked the board for electing me and started the discussion about the future of the company and projected the net profit if I am successful in achieving what I promised. Everyone on the board is pleased to see the statistics. The meeting continued for about two hours and after addressing all the concerns of the board I left the board room. As I am walking towards my car with exhaustion.
"Mark" I heard
Then I turned back and I was greeted by the merry face of Steve. Even though he started to age his physical appearances didn't age during the passing years except he was leaner than the last time Auggie introduced me to him. He used to comment about his passing years into old age as 'I am old as in wise but not years'
"Mark can we talk?" he asked with deep concern in his voice
"Sure come on we can talk on the way to the airport" I replied
"Sure," he said smiling
We got into the car as it ignited. As the rolled out of the building and is moving towards the San Jose Airport I checked my WhatsApp for new messages. I got a message from Jenny enquiring if I am coming to meet her tomorrow. Steve broke the silence by asking
"Is she your wife"
"No" I replied
"Then a lover I assume," he asked I was peeking out of the window scanning the surroundings
"No, I don't know how I feel about her" expressing doubt even though I know the answer deep inside that its not love. I feel a completely different thing inside. Maybe it's lust. I came out of the thought and stopped labeling that relationship.
"You know that Tom would never back off until he gets his ass on that chair" he said bringing me back from my thoughts
"Yes I know that and he will have to fight the biggest war of his life to get there" I replied
"I know you are the toughest nut to crack" he said with a smile on his face and added, "I should confess about something?"
His smile has vanished and now I am looking at the pale face of Steve now filled with concern and regret. I waited for him to complete the sentence.
I am shocked as he said "I am being diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and it's not Typhoid I am experiencing lately and I think I have only one month of life left in me"
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