Testament

Alex was standing in front of a stately building in the center of Tokyo, wearing a slightly shimmering and absurdly expensive graphite gray suit and tie. He had just gotten out of his car on that late March morning. He looked up, admiring the beautiful building that had "GoK9 Communications" written on its facade, he liked to contemplate the empire that his father had built and that on that day would finally be declared as his.

Well, and his brother's too.

Alex lost his parents very early, his mother only two years old, victim of an illness he couldn't even remember, and his father at eight years old victim of a fatal accident, but he wasn't alone. His older brother faced this difficult period with him.

To occupy their minds, they both tried to pursue their dreams. The older brother was always interested in music, a born composer, he started a band that was quickly classified as the revelation of the year, meanwhile, the younger one worked hard on his studies, standing out as the best student not only in his class but in the entire University of Tokyo, not to mention the fact that due to his early knowledge he passed the entrance exam when he was only 15 years old.

Now at 21 he was the youngest CEO in Japan, known in the business world as "boy wonder," but he avoided being in magazines and newspapers. He was like a myth, few even knew his first name. Unlike Sebastian who was often in the spotlight, he preferred to keep to himself.

All this time, after the death of his father, he had been at the head of the company under the agreement of the shareholders who noticed his talent, which proved true with the boy's achievements, but neither of the two brothers had yet taken possession of their respective inheritances. Demanded by their father, who only left them enough to live well - very well, by the way - before the time came for the final reading of the will.

Alex arrived and sat down in one of the armchairs in the room where the reading would take place.

The room was prepared for this moment, two armchairs, one next to the other in front of a very well carved wooden table with a nice chair in the back for the lawyer. On the coffee table the secretary left some snacks and soothing tea for any need.

The boy was still absorbed in his thoughts when the door opened, revealing his older brother.

- Sebastian - Alex smiled.

- Look who's here! If it isn't my favorite nerd!

- Shut up Sebastian... - He replied, accustomed to his older brother's provocations, without dispelling the smile at the corner of his mouth.

- Whoa, that's not CEO-speak! - The older man laughed.

Alex took a good look at his brother who was sitting in the armchair next to him. He was wearing a light blue denim vest over a black long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, black jeans, and black tennis shoes with white soles.

- What? - Sebastian asked, noticing the look on his brother's face.

- You come to a serious meeting and this is how you dress?

- Argh... Alex here you're the righteous one, the gifted president, I'm free to dress the way I want. - He finally tongued his brother and started laughing at his youngest's disgusted face.

The lawyer entered the room bowing in the presence of the two, although older he was lower in the hierarchy. This always caused discomfort, but he kept it to himself. Those two were just boys, but they had much more on their hands than they could ever imagine. They were just boys, they didn't know anything about this life, especially Sebastian, since at least Alex showed some interest with something worthwhile. But still, those two shouldn't be there.

- How are you?

- Very well Hiashi and you? - Very nice Sebastian was the one who spoke up. It wasn't very much in Alex's nature to bother with cordialities, not with those who didn't need them. Sebastian always told him that he needed to be nice to everyone, no matter their position, but the truth is that he felt something blocking him from being nice. He couldn't and saw no need to put any effort into it. He just followed the walk of the man almost as tall as him who stopped beside the leather chair that actually belonged to Alex. He watched as Hiashi looked at him hesitantly. Alex didn't make a face of agreement, nor did he deny permission.

The man replied, "fine," inside Alex snorted, as if he was going to say, "no."

- Well, I think you gentlemen are quite anxious, I admit that I am too.

- Please," Sebastian indicated that he should sit down, and Alex obeyed immediately. - Let's get this over with.

The two sat down in their respective seats while the lawyer looked at them excitedly.

- Without further ado," he said, opening his leather briefcase. - We are here to read the will of Jordan Moor, founder of Gok9 Communications. He mentions in the document his two sons who are here present to become aware of their father's last will. So, I will start reading now. - He cleared his throat and began.

"Hello my sons, if you are listening to this reading it is because I separated from you much earlier than I expected. You must be grown men now, I don't know how I died or how old you were, after all I am writing this in my lifetime, but I hope that you two have supported each other and have used the difficulty to become even better people. For that is what I expect from my sons.

At the moment you are still children, but I have seen the need to set things straight, since the company has grown so much and our assets along with it. I do this because I want the financial security of my two boys.

First of all, I will set aside ¥426,718,218.27 so that they can live well until the reading of the final will.

The reading of the final will must be done in the spring of Alex's 21st birthday, I know that times have changed and so has the age of majority, but for me an 18 year old boy doesn't know anything yet.

So after being fulfilled this will of mine by my friend and also my lawyer I now write my last will:

All my assets, except the shares in Gok9 Communications, which are duly catalogued and updated by my lawyer should be divided into two equal parts which should be made available to each of the two boys

As for the company, my cherished possession that has provided me with all the others and that I have put so much effort into, the shares should be divided as follows: of the 40% that I own, 20.5% for one and 19.5% for the other. In this way you will be the two largest shareholders and the one who receives the largest share will be the CEO.

I allow the brothers to choose among themselves who will be responsible. I will not immediately put the weight on the shoulders of Sebastian who is the oldest, because I see that his interests are other. Alex is too small, I don't know what his future will be and also Sebastian can change. I hope both of them are mature enough to make a logical decision without forgetting how much their father loved this company..."

Alex looked at Sebastian who was smiling and mouthed, "It's all yours" without a sound coming out. The younger man smiled feeling victorious. After so long finally... finally...

"... In the meantime..."

The two startled and turned to read again, Hiashi paused for a few seconds to look at them and continued.

"He who is chosen to become the new owner of Gok9 Communications. You must fulfill a requirement, it may be difficult, but it is a promise I made and I want it fulfilled. If the same is not met, the company's shares must automatically be distributed among the other shareholders whom I also hold in high esteem..."

Alex broke into a cold sweat; he would never allow this, never let the company leave the Moor family. As much as his father, he also loved that company. For in following its legacy, he had found a new reason to live after the death of his parents. No matter what, Alex would do it.

"... Not long ago I made a promise with a friend who owns Har Softwares. Which is also on the rise like our company, we talked that one day we should unite, after all electronic devices have software.

He has a beautiful little girl for a daughter, so the idea of bringing our families together came up. I may have made a wrong choice, but I promised that I would.

And even dead I want that promise to be kept.

The one who is chosen to be the CEO of Gok9 Communications. Must marry Haruno Kizashi's daughter."

Alex broke into a cold sweat; he would never allow this, never let the company leave the Moor family. As much as his father, he also loved that company. For in following its legacy, he had found a new reason to live after the death of his parents. No matter what, Alex would do it.

"... Not long ago I made a promise with a friend who owns Har Softwares. Which is also on the rise like our company, we talked that one day we should unite, after all electronic devices have software.

He has a beautiful little girl for a daughter, so the idea of bringing our families together came up. I may have made a wrong choice, but I promised that I would.

And even dead I want that promise to be kept.

The one who is chosen to be the CEO of Gok9 Communications. Must marry Kizashi's daughter."

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Alex closed the door behind him, paused for a few seconds leaning against it, his head was so absorbed in thought that he was doing everything slowly. He looked up and saw the huge window in the presidency room, THE presidency room. Leaning back, she went to the small coffee table between the armchairs, grabbed the remote control, and pressed the button that opened the curtains. The sun slowly came in, giving him a beautiful view of the city in the morning. He liked to have this view. Millions of people were at their jobs or walking the streets, driving, doing whatever, totally unaware of his life. It made him feel peaceful, calmer, without so many responsibilities and worries. He was with his hands in his pockets still imagining how it would be to be an ordinary person when he heard the sound of the door opening.

Turning around he saw Sebastian looking like a funeral guest, he wanted to say something to make things better, but just couldn't find the appropriate words. Alex smiled and sat down in one of the armchairs, opening his suit to make himself more comfortable. Sebastian joined him in the armchair opposite, leaned his elbows on his knees and joined his hands together looking at the floor.

- Alex... What was that crazy thing Daddy did?

- I don't know.

- He claimed to love the company so much, but he made this kind of stupid promise to force us to do what he wants.

- Maybe he wanted to test how much we care for her. If that kind of sacrifice couldn't be made, then the person who would become CEO wouldn't be prepared for it.

Sebastian raised his head. Ale calmly filled a cup of tea for himself.

- Like hell... - He let go of his back, trying to relax - It's not just the company, and yet! The company is being put more at risk this way than him simply dividing things up between us. Another thing, would he really think that we wouldn't have found a girlfriend by that age? I am single by conviction, but you have the...

- This is a problem that I will take care of, don't worry.

- There has to be some way out... - Sebastian denied with his head - I know you're thinking about something and you're just trying to scare me. You've thought of something haven't you? - Sebastian smiled, thinking that by the younger man's calmness he was just playing a trick on him.

Alex didn't answer, just took a sip of tea with his eyes closed. The older man sank back in his armchair, giving a loud sigh. The two of them stayed like that for a few minutes, without saying anything. Until Sebastian sat up properly and took a deep breath.

- This is something too heavy for you. I know that in no way do you want to let the company leave our name, but I can't just leave this burden on your back. I don't have anyone special in my life, I do this. After all, you do have someone...

- Sebastian - Alex interrupted, putting the cup back on the coffee table and looking directly at his brother. He came out of his thoughts and looked at his brother who was looking very serious, definitely not a helpless little boy anymore.

- What?

- I'm getting married.

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