Thursday, May 08, 2008
Chapter 18
4 years later “Flight 691 from France has just arrived.” It has been four years since Chris stepped the lands of England. He breathed the English air and filled his eyes with English sights. It seems to be an eternity since he was here, when actually it has just been four years.
Chris successfully ran the company. He actually made the company wealthy and even his future grandchildren’s grandchildren can live without even working. He made the whole Roux family rich and happy. His sacrifices are rewarded. He is happy seeing his relatives happy, but he cannot deny that he felt utterly lonely at point or another.
His cousin actually brought him to blind dates but he himself declines. He never forgot about his promise. The promise he kept four years ago. He will never replace Tristin in his heart. He loved her no matter what. And four years passed, but the memories in his mind are still fresh and vivid.
Chris walked hastily out of the airport to go on his meeting. He has an appointment with one of the known entrepreneurs in England who became interested in the company Chris is handling and would like to arrange some arrangements so that the Roux’s company will be international and will have more income.
“Good Morning, Mr. Roux. I am happy you answered my request.” Mr. Collins greeted as he motioned Chris to the chair. “It is my pleasure, sir.” Chris replied curtly. “You might find me very intruding, but you look young.” Chris grinned at his remark at him. “I am young, sir. I am still Twenty three.” “Twenty three? And you’ve managed the big company?” “Yes, sir.” “How old are you when you started handling the company?” “Nineteen.” “Nineteen? Very impressive, Mr. Roux. How about your studies? Do you go to college?” “Indeed, sir. I finished my degree this year.” “I haven’t expected this but oh well, let’s talk to the business.”
Chris spent two hours talking with Mr. Collins and his agenda for the meeting. Mr. Collins was deeply impressed by Chris’s intelligence and his ability to manage a company that is so big in a very young age. Chris liked the proposals of Mr. Collins and may actually reconsider it. Mr. Collins likes Chris and he wanted to have Chris in his company. “I will study again your proposals, sir, and if I don’t have any problems, I will contact you and we will sign the deal.” Chris said as he shook hands with Mr. Collins. “I am really looking forward to have a partnership with you, Mr. Roux.” Chris smiled and left.
Chris wanted to go back to his college university. So, he asked his driver to drive him to the university and he will visit the university he called home when he was still in England. It took thirty minutes before he arrived at the university.
He went out of the car, buttoned his tuxedo and arranged his tie. He looks so handsome in his tuxedo and very formal. People’s first impression is that he is a businessman, they are partly right because the right thing to say is that he is a CEO of a big company in France, and the President, as well.
As he passed the hallways, the eyes of the students were on him. Some of them might recognize him and some of them stared at him with awe. His handsome face looked mysterious and amiable at the same time. Ladies whispered to their friends and gossip about him, while the men stare blankly at him.
Chris decided to go to the library and visit the librarian who became a very good friend of his when he was still studying there. He brought with a coffee and sandwich as a gesture of gratitude for her. He entered the library smoothly and immediately saw her. He gave her the gift and chatted with her.
A loud laugh burst out at the back of him and all the students of the library hushed the laughter. “Excuse me first Chris. I need to remind them that this is a library, not playground.” “Of course. Suit yourself.” He replied and followed her. Chris tried to see who was laughing. But it was too late, he saw her, she saw him, and their gazes were locked.
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