Unexpected Meeting
" No… I shouldn't be killing you right now. You should experience the misery of losing everything as I did." Grey tossed Wilfred on the floor. Wilfred took deep breaths to regain his sense.
"Luka… Please have our security remove Mr Wilfred from our premises... He should not enter any of our establishments from now on... If I saw him anywhere near me, you'd be the one on the floor like him. "Grey warned Luka and attempted to leave the conference room. But he came to a halt and pointed to the CEO chair.
"Luka… The meeting will resume in 10 minutes... So after cleaning this leach away from here threw this chair out. It should be replaced with a new one immediately..." Grey stepped outside. Followed by him, the department heads left one by one, each with a sympathetic look for Wilfred. Wilfred was ashamed to hear Grey.
"This is what we say... what you served is what you deserve," one of them murmured from the crowd.
"Yes... What you give to others will be returned to you "Grey thought. As Grey closed the door to his cabin, he took a deep breath. He tried to keep his emotions under control, but it was difficult for him. Unknowingly, tears began to flow from his eyes.
"Mom… I am sorry... I was helpless at the time... but not any longer... If he ever touches anyone near me again, I will kill him..." He closed his eyes and whispered in guilt and regret.
"Sir… Everything is prepared for the meeting..." After a while, Luka informed him.
"I'm on my way, Luka... You may go… "He gave the order. He walked toward the conference room after calming himself.
"Okay… You can all return, "He declared an hour later. It took him two hours to finish his meeting. He straightened his back to relax. Everyone soon left.
"Sir... you have another appointment with Mr Davis..." Luka reminded. His tiredness vanished instantly.
"Let's go..." he mumbled as he exited the conference room.
Upon entering the Max group of companies, Grey and Luca were welcomed by the assistant to the CEO. The President of Max Group, Mr Davis, was one of the top business legends in the US. And he was Grey's role model. This was his first time going to meet him personally. He was excited to meet him. It was a rare opportunity for an emerging businessman like him to meet Davis personally.
"Welcome, Sir… I am George, assistant to the CEO... Sir is waiting for you... This way, please... " George said with a smile.
Reaching the top floor"Sir, this way please." George's voice brought them from admiring the elegant office space. As they opened the door they saw a young man around Grey's age working on his files. Hearing the sound of the door opening, the man's eyes focused on the door.
"Nice to meet you, Mr Grey… Xavier Davis, CEO of Max Group," Xavier extended his hand for a handshake immediately approaching Grey.
"Nice to meet you, Mr Xavier," Grey responded.
"Take your seat...", Xavier directed them towards the couch. Grey expected to meet Mr Davis but noticing no trace of him he was not happy.
"Sorry Mr Grey, For the last two years, Dad has not been active in business... I am the one who was taking care of business. " Xavier informed him as they took their place.
"Ahh... It's okay… I am one of his admirers... He is my role model. Hope soon I can meet him." He said enthusiastically. He couldn't hide his excitement. Xavier's lips formed a light smile with a node.
"I am honoured to know that Mr Grey admires my Dad. But sorry... Dad... his health is not stable now... "Xavier said.
"I hope we can see him soon here," he added, gazing at the huge portrait of Xavier and Davis on the wall.
For the next half hour, they discussed the project, and to Grey's luck, Xavier was impressed by his proposal.
"Mr Grey… I am glad that I chose the right person for this project" Xavier said with a proud look. Grey smiled with contentment.
"Okay, then let's meet up soon. I wish I could give you a surprise for our next meeting." Xavier said while getting up from his seat. Hearing him mention a meeting soon made Grey smile and immediately he thanked Xavier.
They moved out of the cabin while talking. Suddenly, Xavier's phone started ringing. He excused himself and moved aside to speak. Meanwhile, George pressed the elevator button. Grey, along with Luca and George, waited for Xavier. Soon Xavier came and excused themself from there, informing them that he had some emergencies.
The next morning Xavier entered the blue moon cafe as soon as it opened. The staff was shocked to notice Xavier again in the cafe. Yet they smiled and welcomed him. Soon he placed an order for a coffee and waited patiently at a corner table near the window. The staff looked at each other and got back to their work as the customer crowd increased. After ten minutes,
"Good Morning Miami" Xavier noticed Stella entering the cafe with a smile on her face. Instantly Miami gave a warning look to Stella indicating Xavier's side. Suddenly her eyes locked with Xavier. She was surprised to see him again yet she ignored him and proceeded inside to wear her uniform.
Flash back~
Xavier drove towards the city centre at high speed after he met with Grey. It was already ten and most of the shops were closed. But he just needed to confirm the news he heard on the phone. Within 10 minutes of driving, he stopped at the parking lot of Blue moons cafe.
He hurriedly moved inside to confirm whether she was there. As he expected he saw her wearing a white shirt with black pants. She had changed a lot. She became cuter and more beautiful. He was shocked and happier to see her after 4 years.
"Sorry, sir… we are about to close for today…" Stella muttered, noticing a presence near her without taking her eyes from the bills she was arranging.
"Stella" he whispered in a low surprised voice yet she heard him. Seeing Xavier looking at her in surprise Stella stiffened her body. She too was shocked to see him there. However, she regained her senses soon.
"Sir… What do you need?" She scanned her surroundings but she didn't spot other staff there.
"Stella… I'm sorry…" he whispered. Stella didn't utter any words for a few seconds. But soon she diverted her focus back to bills. Xavier was hurt by her behaviour.
"Sir… what would you like to have?" Miami spotted Xavier near the counter while returning from the store. But Xavier ignored her.
"Miami… I have arranged everything. Take care… good night…" Stella said in a go and took her bag. But Xavier held her hand to stop her. Stella jerked her hands away.
"Look, sir… I am sorry… I don't know you… I think you have mistaken me for someone else…" saying she walked out hurriedly hiding her tears.
Xavier stood frozen hearing her. Yet he chased her. However, she left by taxi before he could reach her.
Flashback ends~
Xavier sighed, noticing Stella's ignorance.
"A long way to go, Xavier," he said to himself. After a few minutes, Stella came wearing her uniform and started to handle the billing section. Xavier stared at her. But Stella being aware of his stare didn't appreciate his stare. She just focused on her work.
"Xavier" a shake on his shoulder brought Xavier back to reality. Scanning his surroundings he was surprised to see Grey in front of him.
"Grey… you…" Xavier uttered in shock.
"What happened man? I have been calling you for ages. What were you thinking?"Grey made himself comfortable in the chair.
" Are you here for any meeting?" Grey scanned the space in confusion.
"No… I just came to have a coffee" he gazed at Stella. Grey gazed at the girl whom Xavier was looking at.
"I don't know that the great Mr Davis has this side too…" he teased. Xavier smiled.
"Grey… she is still the same. I missed her a lot" Xavier said with a smile.
"A childhood sweetheart?" Grey raised his eyebrows. Xavier sighed.
"It's a long story… by the way… why are you here? " Xavier asked curiously.
"I was passing by… seeing you I stopped to say hello…" said Grey casually. Xavier giggled.
"I think you are free like me… let's have some coffee then…" he quickly placed an order.
"So… Grey… let's be friends…" Xavier extended his hand towards Grey. Grey blinked.
"Don't say that I am your first friend…" teased Xavier laughing. But Grey shook his head in return.
"What!!!" Screamed Xavier gaining the attention of the whole cafe. Stella frowned hearing his scream. Grey was shocked and gazed at their surroundings. Noticing everyone gazing at them he felt embarrassed.
"Xavier… please… we are in public…" Grey reminded him. Instantly Xavier smiled at the crowd. "I am sorry" he muttered. Stella shook her head helplessly and continued her work.
"Hmmm… okay… let's be friends… I am happy that I am your first friend…" Xavier giggled. Grey sipped his coffee to hide his awkward face.
"Okay… as your friend… can I know why you don't have any friends till now?"Xavier questioned. Grey sighed.
"It's… I was busy with my life. My whole world depends on my mom. I worked hard to protect her. So I didn't have any time for such things." He said.
"Hey… you are the son of Mr Wilfred. Even though he was now in a bad state you would have a great life right…" Xavier asked. Grey tightened his hold on the cup.
"He is not my dad. I hate that man. That is why I changed my surname when I was eight years old. I don't have any connection with him anymore." Grey said, holding his anger back.
"Hey… cool down…" Xavier held his hand to calm him. Grey felt relaxed.
"Mr Xavier Davis... What has brought you here?" Suddenly a cold voice jolted them back to reality.
"Laura" Xavier was taken aback by her sharp gaze and gulped.
Grey's eyes widened as he noticed the girl in front of him. The same Burgundy-coloured hair that had been stalking him for the past three days. Her features matched those of the girl he saw in his dream. But he wasn't certain. Nonetheless, he began to scrutinise her face. But shortly he remembered the locket and searched for it. But he found no chain on her neck as she was wearing a high-neck crop top. Someone kept telling him to look at her. She was looking ravishing. He was drawn into her.
Suddenly Laura looked at Grey, sensing an intense stare on her. She was taken aback to see the man she had just saved in front of her. She blinked.