บท 24: FINDING MARTHA
Ely is the CEO of a multinational food manufacturing and distribution company, Misui Food Manufacturing Company, he had a meeting with the distribution subcontractor company to expand the distribution of their products and other business agenda.
The meeting was set at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.
Ely read the brochure of the hotel.
A selection of private dining rooms is available throughout Grand Hyatt Tokyo's restaurants. Whether a special celebration, a buffet party, or an exclusive dinner for two, enjoy dining in a private atmosphere.
While Ely is at the Front desk, a new guest came with four assistants or bodyguards, He did not bother to look at them, being busy and anxious that his company guest will go ahead of him. He always wants that he will always be the first to arrive at important meetings. That is his personal work etiquette. He wants also to be the last to leave the area as possible.
Ely hurriedly went to the hotel restaurant and then to the closed little conference room with a glass window that separates the restaurant and the private room he occupied, so to have the privacy of what they will discuss in the business meeting, He wants to be there before his guest arrives.
The man is old, He is the Assistant Manager, he opened the glass door. He bowed and exchanged calling cards and handshake with him and his secretary also. They sat and had some tea while having an introductory conversation. They ordered Chef Patrick's pork baby back ribs with spicy pickled carrots(cost JPY 2,300 each), Curry rice (beef or shrimp)with green salad (JPY 2,400), Caesar salad (JPY 1,100), Tuscan minestrone (JPY 800), and Grapefruit juice (JPY 500).
"They had discussed the details of the contract and Ely called his boss, Mr. Tanaka the President of Mitsui Foid Manufacturing Company for some details that need his confirmation and approval. Then they signed the contract and Ely gave the signing bonus. As they are eating and chatting with other matters, Joel glanced at the glass partitions and see the silhouette of a woman talking to five persons in the restaurant.
Ely was glancing in his watch, he needs to see his family, to visit Joel afterward in the hospital. He also clarifies that he will go see his son in the hospital afterward. " Yes, I heard your son is a hero in the embassy incident, he was the one who finished the terrorists. He continued to pursue the escaping terrorists. I have seen it on the TV, although they did not mention his name my friends know your son who was hit in the legs." His guest said.
As he glanced again at the restaurant beside their private room the woman is standing and he thinks she looks like a familiar face he knows.
He then asks if he could leave now. His guest agreed and he had his closing statements and goodbye.
He hastily stands and went to the restaurant and look at the direction where the woman was sitting.
It's new customers. Only three men are sitting there. Where are they? He ran to the restaurant door to the lobby to see if he could find Martha. He even asked the Front desk attendant if she knew who was sitting in the table near their private room. But they have no idea, or they are not allowed to say.
" Honey! I think I see Martha in the Grand Hyatt today. Ely exclaimed to Luz on the phone.
"Are you sure it was her?" Luz replied in her Bluetooth earphones.
"Yes it was her, I'm sure though she is well dressed in expensive clothes, she has a new hairstyle and it seems she is wealthier than us, she has four assistants or bodyguards," Ely explained.
" Let's see each other in the hospital I want to hear more personally, I'll pass to Jacky's school first and fetch her. Luz said and hurriedly drive her car.
Joel's leg was getting better but he is still under observation. The doctors are suspecting sepsis. He is given strong antibiotics.
The doctor explained to Ely, while Luz, Jacky, and Joel is listening.
"Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. The body normally releases chemicals into the bloodstream to fight infection. Sepsis occurs when the body's response to these chemicals is out of balance, triggering changes that can damage multiple organ systems."
They were there, praying for him. They had talked to him, encourage him, and letting him feel their presence as a family. Joel smiled and thanked them.
The military officials of Tokyo and the US embassy are visiting Joel. Given him, medals of honor and Joel is being given the best accommodation because of his heroic action in the embassy.
Jacky, Luz, and Ely had a video chat with Tony, Juan, and Ruthie.
"Juan, I am sure I have seen Martha in the Grand Hyatt Tokyo today," Ely said.
"I had an important meeting with our Distribution subcontractor, I see her in the restaurant with four bodyguards or assistants, when she stands I clearly see her face, even she is dressed with an expensive dress, and a new hairstyle, I know she is Martha. I tried to finish my meeting quickly and went out to see her close but it's the new guests, three men sitting in their table. They could have gone already before I can finish the deal with our business partner." Ely explained.
"What should we do next?" Tony asked.
"We need to hire a private detective to search her down and find persons who look like her and from there, we will identify if she is Martha," Ely said.
"If she is in high society, then we will start with the rich," Luz suggested.
"My Mom is rich in Japan? I can't believe it, I miss her." Ruthie said.
"Then it could be that a rich family is the one taking care of her," Juan said.
" OK, Let's hire that detective. how much will it cost?" Tony asked.
"Don't worry I have a friend who has a security and detection agency, I will see him tomorrow, it's good that we have the positive indication that she was alive," Ely said.
"Let's continue to pray for Joel and Martha", Tony said.
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