Stubborn and Slum

It was quite the morning as the CEO stepped out of his car hoping today was going to be productive.

Mason's strides held more purpose than usual that morning as he walked down his hallway to his office which was ofcourse on the top floor.

"Good morning sir" Ben voice didn't fail to boom as he stood up.out of courtesy

"Get me some coffee,would you ?" Mason said ignoring his greeting and just as he was about to step into his office,out of the corner of his eyes subconsciously,he could see been writing something down in his notepad,he sighed and added "and maybe some sweets then pack me a medium bottle of vodka.i.will be going out soon"

If Ben was surprised about his boss's request ,he made no reaction that made it seem like it bothered him instead he wrote down on his notepad again"okay sir"

He said and the door to Mason's office slammed close behind Mason.

"I wonder if something is wrong" Ben muttered to himself still staring at the door

****

Mason twirled around in his office chair as he stared out to the view of the city and let out a sigh

His biggest fear was coming through, his little sister was not so little anymore.she had grown up and it was really time for him to accept that and lift some limits.

It was probably too stupid to prevent her from having male friends,his efforts at trying to dissuade her yesterday was all in vain,she insisted that Bryan was a good person and that was the person she was friends with ,he wouldn't do her harm and if he did,her brother was free to deal with him either way he wants.

Mason couldn't argue anymore after that,not because she gave him a free condition but because the determination that burned in her eyes was something no one could extinguish. The Carlton children were stubborn and that was something that can't be refuted by either.

Lisa was surprised as well when her brother said he was finally agreed but he then proceeded to tell her his own conditions which she sighed and agreed to,after all half a loaf was better than nothing.

***

Back to the present

Knock Knock

"Come in" He said and the door opened to reveal Ben with a cup of coffee and a bag of bagels

"I know you said some sweets sir but this just might be better " he explained making Mason sigh

" Yeah sure,Ben." His boss replied as he toook a sip.of.the coffee and dismissed Ben By the way,do you have any more information on bryan holding?" Mason asked

" What would you like to know?" He asked the CEO who turned to look at him

" Everything" Mason replied without hesitation

Ben smiled,adjusted his glasses and replied " I am on it"

*****

Driving his way to one of the ugliest town in the country was an experience Mason hoped to never have again as he cruised along.

It was quite evident that he didn't fit in the slum environment immediately he got down from his car,a few children ran to his car admiring both him and it.he grimaced as their dirty hands grabbed his sleeves

"How come somewhere like this still exists?" He thought, scrunching his nose as he stepped into the direction he believed he was going.

He finally stopped in front of three old men who were busy puffing loud smokes

"Sorry,I am looking for this guy,his name is Bryan Holding.i heard he resides around here" He asked them. They all cracked a laugh looking at each other before one of them spoke ,smoke in between each of his words

He coughs at first while the other laughed at him

"Y er better gat that voice under control man" one of them said ,still chuckling

" You say you looking for that boy huh? Crazy, rude,loves to ride? " He asked then paused then they all burst into laughter again much to Mason's disgust as they puffed out more smoke than before

"I don't think you gonna find him" one of the old man said and paused " because.. he's " ...he continued but was then interrupted that Mason had once heard,behind him.

" If you are looking for crazy,rude,loves to ride .then that would me,good to see you again,Mr Carlton".