The boss is on her way

I looked helpless. I was not even wearing shoes.

My legs had blisters and so did my face but I kept on running. I could not afford to be caught as I knew what would happen to me if I was caught.

Soon enough, I got to a trash can, and seeing how tired I was, I knew those hefty men would catch me soon so I jumped into the trash can.

"Where is she? Find her".

I heard them yelling but I did all I could to be as quiet as possible.

"Damn it, where did that tiny thing go? That's a lot of money".

I heard them saying. This was the first time I'd ever leave my dad to pay for his crimes by himself and I didn't feel sorry at all. The only person I was thinking about was my mother.

I stayed in the trash for a very long time and when I was a hundred percent sure that they were gone, I came out.

It was already pretty dark and I was smelling terribly. None of that concerned me though as I just wanted to get somewhere safe and probably feed my stomach.

I was walking aimlessly while holding my stomach. I was still in a lot of pain from rolling out of the car and I was hit earlier. I guess all that stress did a number on me but I didn't want to pass out at least not yet.

I was walking through a lonely alley when I suddenly saw someone pass with a child on his shoulder. I know I shouldn't have butted in but I felt like the child was in danger.

I quietly followed them for a while but soon after, I lost them. I was checking around but I didn't see them again so I decided to give up. It's not like I was in any position to think about anyone else.

I was about to leave when I felt something hit me at the back of my head and that was it, every other thing was blank.

*** Back to the present ***

I shook my head to get rid of all those thoughts. I did not want to go back to that time. I did not want to think about it at all.

In a way, I feel happy and relieved that those two are not my real parents. Though it doesn't take the pain away, it definitely makes it a little less painful.

Soon after, I went to bed. I decided to sleep instead of thinking of something else and luckily for me, I slept like a baby.

I woke up pretty early and I was not really looking forward to the day because it would be just as boring as yesterday.

I went downstairs to get myself something to eat. I was about to start eating when one of the maids came in to inform me that someone was here to see me.

I had to leave my food to go see who it was.

"Lawyer Patrick".

I said a bit excited.

"Good morning ma'am. I hope I did not disturb you this morning"?

I smiled lightly and replied.

"Not at all. Please..."

I said as I pointed to a chair. He sat down and I asked.

"To what do I owe this visit"?

I asked hoping it was what I was expecting.

"Well, I'm here to tell you that everything is ready".

He said and gave me an envelope that had a few documents in it. I opened it to see what was in it and I could see that the acquisition was completed. I already had a few men and women as my board members but it felt weird.

"Why does this list look like a list of board members"?

I asked.

"It is exactly as you think ma'am. The chairman ordered that I put everything in place including the opening and negotiating. All you have to do now is resume work".

He spoke like it was so normal. I guess money is that powerful.

"I haven't even chosen the name for the company yet".

He looked a bit confused when he heard what I said.

"I thought you discussed it with the chairman already".

I looked at him trying to comprehend.

"What are you talking about"?

I asked and flipped the page of the document. When I opened the next page, my eyes opened wide and I immediately sat up.

"This... this is the exact name I wanted to use".

He nodded.

"That's what the chairman said".

I looked at him and looked at the document again.

On the document, it was boldly written GALLERY and under it was a subheading (Look As Good As A Photograph). I was so surprised and I did not know how Grandpa found out about this name.

I smiled as I looked at the paper in front of me. I never knew anyone could do something like this for me. I guess I should thank my fake parents for this.

"If there isn't any problem I believe you should sign so we can leave".

He said bringing me back to reality.

"Huh? Go where"?

I asked.

"To the company".

He said and my eyes instinctively opened wide.

'I'm going there today'?

That was the only thing that came to my head.

"You need to conduct interviews and meet the board members. Don't worry, you'll only be conducting the important ones. Other interviews will be taken care of".

I couldn't say anything and just nodded showing that I understood.

"I guess we'll have to leave now".

I said and he nodded.

Looking through the document again, I saw no hidden agenda and everything looked okay so I signed it and stood up.

I was about to go upstairs to get changed when I heard him call my name.

"Ma'am"?

He called which made me turn around and he came closer.

"The chairman expects nothing but the best from you and I trust his judgment. You need to make sure you always have your head held high. Let them know... that you are not a boss to be messed with".

I did not know why he was telling me all this but I think I actually needed to hear that. I nodded with a smile and left.

Hen Nadia left, lawyer Patrick took out his phone and made a call.

"The boss is on her way".