24 Emotions

''I'm sorry okay, I didn't mean to hurt you, I just missed you so much, I couldn't help it. ''

He apologized; his face filled with emotions, Tiana couldn't raise her voice at him again; she just slumped back in her seat.

''Let's just go. I don't want to be here anymore. '' She replied as she put on her seat belt; she was still scared, but she didn't want to tell him, she would just bear the burden alone. There was no need for crying over spilled milk.

Adrian watched her for a moment, then took her hand in his; he kissed the back of her palm before he let her go, then started the ignition. He knew he was being selfish but some part of him wished that someone had seen them so the deal between her and Nicklaus would be over, and she would come back to him.

…

''Come in… ''

Nicklaus said to the person who knocked on his door. Raising his eyes, he saw that it was his secretary. Fredrick had avoided him like plaque for over a week now. He knew that the next time his boss mentioned the shares if they were not back; he would face a grave penalty.

He had toiled day and night, looking for a way to get back the shares, and he did not stop until he got all of them back. So that morning, he held his head up high as he entered his boss's office.

''Mr. Fredrick Qin, you finally came to see me; I hope you came with good news?''

Nicklaus asked, not lifting his eyes from the file in his hands;

''Excellent news boss, '' He said, his lips wide with a smile, placing the file on his hands on the table, he pushed it towards Nicklaus;

Nicklaus gaze swept past him;

''Bring it on. ''

Fredrick cleared his throat;

''Boss, I have… sorry, forgive my manners, we have successfully gained the 5% shares and even an extra 4% of the Warren Shares. ''

He said, adjusting his tie;

When Nicklaus heard what he said, he dropped the file he was holding and looked at him, no expression on his face, but Fredrick could spot the smile in his eyes; he was visibly frowning, but he had worked for him for so long to know when he was pleased about something.

Seeing that he wasn't saying anything, he cleared his throat;

''Mmmm… I'll give a rundown on how I… sorry, we carried out everything. ''

''Why only 4%? ''

Nicklaus asked, cutting him off;

Fredrick's lips which were about telling a tale of victory fell apart;

''but boss, we gained the 5% percent and… ''

''And so? Does that mean you would have to get only 4% of their stocks? Aren't you ashamed to come tell this to me? ''

At his boss's statement, Fredrick's high spirit was instantly lowered; his boss was a very tough man to please.

''I don't want to hear your rant, just leave! ''

Nicklaus ordered with a wave of his hand;

''By the way, tell the finance department to give Mr. Fredrick Qin a 25% salary raise. ''

Nicklaus said and Fredrick's lips widened with a smile; he wanted to thank him but he knew that the only thing that came out of his Boss's lips was vile, so he decided against it.

''Right away boss '' Fredrick said and walked away, closing the door behind him.

As soon as the door was shut, Nicklaus's lips slanted a little; he was glad.

The last thing he wanted was that woman and her son gaining even a percentage of his father's company;

They were always trying to buy, but he used both legal and illegal means to get it back. He didn't mind what it cost, as long as they didn't have his shares.

Surely, he would give that woman the most terrible death, that she would not even imagine, not even in second life, and he would make sure her son was there to watch. She had built her security walls throughout the years but he was going to break it down one after the other.

Nicklaus clenched his fists as his thoughts drifted to the ugly parts of his mind; suddenly the telephone on his table rang;

He picked it up and put it on his ear;

''Boss, your guard asks to see you, should I let him in? ''

Nicklaus remembered that he had told a guard to watch Tiana;

''Let him in. ''

He said and dropped the telephone.

After about thirty seconds; the door opened, and a guard walked towards his table;

''Did you follow her? ''

He asked, creasing his brows;

''Yes, Boss ''

''What did you find? '' Nicklaus asked, resting back on his seat.

''Boss, the Miss sneaked out of the house so she could meet someone. ''

He said; not knowing how to continue.

Nicklaus stared at him, waiting for him to continue; when he saw that he would not speak; he asked;

''Are you going to talk, or do you need a speaking aid? '' His tone was commanding, and the guard knew he didn't have a choice. He knew how angry Nicklaus could get; he could only pity the woman and the man she had sneaked out to see.

''She went to see a man… and I think they are very close; the Miss was very mutual with him, she let him touch her. ''

The guard explained;

Nicklaus felt as though he heard something alien. His ears vibrated for a moment.

''What did you just say? '' He asked, his voice a little deep;

''Boss, the Miss sneaked out of the house so she could meet with a man, I think they have a very close relationship. ''

Nicklaus was quiet, replaying the words of his guards in his head;

For the first time in seventeen years; Nicklaus felt everything around him become silent; he was staring straight at the guard, but no words could leave his lips. He could not explain how he was feeling; it was a mixture of different emotions all at once.