The Plan

Clyde's POV

When I arrived at the office I immediately found Larry sitting on the couch drinking his wine, he did not notice me immediately so I came in front of him and there he noticed me.

"Hey, Clyde. Welcome back! " Larry said.

"Yea, I'm back. Looks like you are enjoying drinking, " I said.

"Yes, actually, this kind of wine, really tastes good. Where did you buy this? "

"Oh, that was just a gift from a client of mine."

"I see. That client seems to have class when it comes to wine. "

"Yes, actually, he owned a wine company and what you drink is from his company."

"Really? So what kind of partnership does this client have with you? "

"You know what, Larry. I would be happy to answer all of your questions but unfortunately, this is not the reason why I need to talk to you for today. "

"Chill, Clyde. I know! I know! So, what are we going to talk about and you suddenly called me? "

"About the new client and about Mr. Smith. "

"Oh, what's up with Mr. Smith, the deal with him has been closed for a long time, right? "

"Yes, I know, but I found out something about his other businesses."

"What did you found out?"

"It doesn't matter what I found out but I want to cancel the negotiation with him."

"What? Are you crazy, Clyde? You have an agreement and you both sign a contract, it's not that easy to terminate a contract. What kind of craziness you thinking? "

"Just, I need to talk to Mr. Smith. Can you help me with him? "

"So, that's why you called me here?"

"Not only that, we also have a new client, so I thought someone like you would negotiate with him."

"What? Wait, why me? "

"Because I know you're good and I can count on you when it comes to this."

"Are you crazy? You can talk to the new client. You are the boss here that is your responsibility. "

"I have something important to take care of."

"It's important to take care of it?"

"Yes."

"What's that?"

"I need to find Kate's father."

"Your secretary?"

"Excuse me? What you said, again? "

"Sorry, I mean your girlfriend and soon to be your wife."

"Good."

"So, why do you have to look for her father?"

"Because she needs to get to know him and Kate also wants to get to know her father, she has never seen or met her father."

"Maybe Kate's father has a new family, or maybe he's happy with his life now and he doesn't want a trouble anymore."

"I won't know the answer until I find her father."

"Looks like you're really in love with her, It's only my first time to see you like that for a woman. You've changed Clyde. "

"People change, Larry. It is what it is. "

"Sure, but you make sure she doesn't hurt you, especially since you seem to be in a hurry to get married. You can think about it for a few years before you get married. You didn't even know her that much. "

"I can trust her. She's a great person, Larry. "

"As you say so, but I'm just here trying to warn you. As you said, people change, so be careful. "

"Larry, believe me. She's been my secretary for more than a year. Isn't that enough, to trust her? You know her; she's working so hard for this company. She's a good person. "

"Are you sure, she's not using you at all, for her own benefit?"

"What? What are you saying, Larry! She's not kind of woman! Larry, kind you just stop bullshiting her and just accept the fact that I love her and we will get married soon, " I said with disappointment.

"Fine, if that's what you want. I'm just concerned to you, Clyde. It's your first time to be involved in this kind of relationship. "

"Larry, you don't need to be worried. I am happy right now. So, just be happy for me. "

"Okay. I trust you. So, how will you find Kate's father? Do you have a leads to find him? "

"So far, nothing, I'm just planning to start looking for Kate's dad."

"The question is, how do you start? Do you have any idea how to get a lead? Does Kate know any information about her dad? Does she know who is he? "

"She doesn't know anything about her dad…"

"So, how will you get a lead, Clyde? That's very impossible to find him."

"I need to talk to Kate, regarding that. She was young when her dad left her. So, she doesn't remember anything about him. But she may remember something her mom told her. "

"Goodluck to you,then, it doesn't seem easy to find him."

"I will take the risk. I love Kate, and I will do everything for her. "

I saw Larry shaken his head by what I said and drink the last wine from his glass.

"Okay, fine, I'll be the one to talk to Mr. Smith and the new client. But, it doesn't mean that you will neglect your job at the company. Remember your responsibility here, many people depend on you in this company and we also have many competitors. Don't forget that. "

"Of course, I will never forget my responsibility to this company. I've been working so hard to get to this position of my life. Don't worry, I'll not let you down and everyone else. I promise. "

"Okay, good and we both understand each other. By the way, your wedding is coming up and you still haven't told me. "

"I have a plan to tell you, I'm just looking for a good timing to tell you because I know you'll be surprised once you find out."

"It's really surprising that someone like you can really fall in love."

"Miracle happens?" I said while smiling.

"Yea, I guess. Miracle happens to someone like you. Well, if you have nothing to say, I'll have to go now."

"Wait, will you tell me why you came here?"

"I'll just tell you next time. I have to go, I still have errands to do, " said Larry and then waved out of my office.