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RAYMOND'S POV...
" So, are we going for Becks M?" One of the representatives from Zach devices asked.
" That'll be perfect" they all agreed.
" Wait a minute. How can you all agree for Becks M? Is she worth being the face of our products?" I asked. I was sick and tired of everyone constantly praising this Becks M whoever she was.
" Are you joking? This is the best strategy we can come up with. Becks M is the most followed on Maciana. She's America's most popular and talented actress and model. Don't you know her? "
" And how will I know her? I don't follow up irrelevant things" I said
" Well, you'll see how our stocks will increase just by partnering with Becks M" a representative from my company said.
" Fine. You can all talk to her about it" I said, I was already tired of this whole Becks M conversation and I needed to prepare for my next meeting.
" Alright then, we'll speak to her and we'll give you feedback in a week's time" a Zach devices' representative said.
" Okay, thanks" Arnold said and we all got up and they left.
I was about to leave when Arnold pulled me back and locked the door of the conference room.
" What are you doing?" I asked, trying hard to keep my cool.
" Did you know you just embarrassed yourself?" He asked and my jaw dropped. To me, this meeting went smoothly so how did I embarrass myself? It's not like I took a shoe and shoved it in my mouth.
" You embarrassed yourself by making it public that you have no idea who Becks M is. Even a new born knows who she is so how can you not? " Arnold asked and I rolled my eyes.
" Oh my goodness!! " I muttered. " It's always about her, everyone's favorite, Becks M. Isn't it enough that she's already the face of the company. So what's your deal if I know or do not know her? " I asked. I'd had enough with the whole Becks M thing. Who the heck was she and where did she come from because to me, she was nothing but a spotlight stealer.
" Raymond, you.... " Not waiting for Arnold to complete his statement, I fumed out of the conference room to my office where I instructed Maya to cancel all my meetings before I shut my door behind me.
I got to my seat and I quickly poured myself a glass of water before gulping it in an entire go.
I opened a little box on my table and a smile crept on my face after seeing that smile, that smile that one could kill for,, that smile that I left behind and couldn't see one more time before the owner passed away. I carefully took the picture of the box and I felt hot tears well up In my eyes.
" I'm sorry Ari, I couldn't be there for you when you needed me the most and I'm sorry" I said before using the back of my palm to wipe my tears.
I knew what I did ten years ago couldn't be justified even though I had the perfect explanation for it. I still remembered how she'd called out to me when I was about to board that flat but I didn't listen to her. I still boarded the flight and what still hurts me is the fact that she left this world before I could explain myself.
I kissed the picture and like a drug, it had a soothing effect on me. Infact, thinking of Ariana always gave me a soothing effect and Arnold called it weird most times.
Most times, he told me I was dwelling on childish love and I just never paid any attention to him.
I gently put the picture back in the box before going out to meet Maya.
" I believe we have a meeting with Priya shoes now" I said and adjusted my suit.
" But sir you....."
" Don't be lazy. Let's go" I said and left a confused Maya standing to herself.
To be the boss, you have to make sure no one understands you and I just made sure of that.
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Maya and I walked into the company ( Priya shoes). It was an Indian owned company that dealt in the production of both female, male and children sized modern and traditional shoes. I'd partnered with it to Convey a message as well as make more money.
" Mr Raymond Styles" the woman I presumed to be the boss' secretary called out.
" Yes"
" The third room by your left on the third floor" she said and left. Not saying too much but getting to the point.
" Learn from her Maya. Don't be such a blabbermouth" I said and got into the elevator with Maya.
" But I never talk too much. Infact sir Arnold thinks I do a great job as your secretary and..." She closed her mouth after realizing that she might have said too much.
" See.... Don't argue with the boss. I know better than you do" I said and immediately the elevator got to the third floor, I walked out of it and walked straight to the third room by my left.
Immediately I got to the third room, I knocked and walked in.
" Mr styles" a man in his mid forties greeted and we shook hands.
" Good morning Mr
Vasnani" I greeted before sitting opposite him.
" I'm so sorry for the impromptu of this meeting, I just thought I'd share with you a great strategy I just thought of in improving your clothesline" he said, smiles evident on his face.
" And what Is that?" I asked.
" Let's hire a model to advertise our products" he said happily.
" Which model?" I asked.
" Becks M?" Maya asked and I clenched my fists under the table.
" Exactly. How did you know? She's the best and...." Hearing Mr Vasnani call Becks M the best made me so furious that I didn't know when I got up and banged hard on the table.
'' she's not the best" I yelled in anger and he stared at me, shocked.
I knew he didn't expect such an unprofessional act from me but I didn't care. I was sick and tired of everyone calling Becks a goddess.
I sat back down, " I'm not interested in this deal anymore. If you're gonna keep talking about Becks M, I don't wanna partner with you" I said, hoping it'd stop him from talking about Becks M but it all backfired.
" Alright then, the deal's off. You'll get your balance tomorrow" he said and got up before walking up to me. " You ingrate" he yelled angrily before striking a punch across my face.
" How dare you" I yelled and before we knew it, we started a fight and if not for the timely intervention of his co workers, I'd have killed him.
" Tell them, tell everyone. Everyone should know that Raymond Styles is a hoodlum and he fights all his business partners"
I was about to rush to him when I suddenly heard my name.
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" So what do you think about it?" Mr Vasnani asked me and then it dawned on me, nothing actually happened.
I'd imagined it all!!!!
I heaved a sigh of relief.
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Good night lovelies.