Chapter 9

Kelvin's POV

I looked at the fellow in my car and I felt my muscles tighten. I wanted to punch him. I tried my best to stay calm.

"Silas, how may I help you? I want to go to work. Mind stepping out so that I can go?", I asked.

He patted the space next to him and said, "Come sit here, we can go together. I want to take a look at the company too".

" Get out, Silas or I push you out" I replied with the last bit of patience. He didn't buldge. I was older and of course, stronger than he was. I pulled him out of the car admist his futile struggles. He staggered out and gave me a hard push. "Why will you push me like a criminal?"

'Cos you are one', I almost answered.

I wanted to reply him when my side eye caught Victor. He was begging me to calm down and let go. I obeyed and entered the car, saying nothing more to my supposed brother. I didn't bother to check his reaction.

I got to the office fuming. Everything annoyed me including the coffee I was served. My secretary entered my office to give me a cup of coffee as usual.

"Why does it have a kind of color?", I asked even before I could stop myself.

" Sir…", my secretary stammered.

"Get out", I ordered. He made to leave, leaving the cup of coffee on my table. " With the coffee ", I concluded and got back to work.

Mr Williams, my secretary showed up again an hour later. " Sir, the …."

"Get out", I said coldly. He took a few steps and stopped again. " The meeting Sir."

I looked at him and then at my watch. "Bring the files let's go".

At the meeting room, everyone went silent as I entered. The meeting was for the managers of various departments and the board of directors. I was supposed to preside over the meeting. I walked in and sat down. Greg knew he had to continue. My face wasn't inviting at all. Silas had provoked me. He had some other plans that I must discover before he strikes.

" The program will help to increase our revenue from 60% to 90% if it's implemented " I heard a manager say. They had been talking all along but I wasn't listening. My secretary brought some files to me. I was to approve them and endorse my signature.

"The proposals are all rejected" I announced. Their mouths fell open. I stood up, bowed and left the meeting room. I was feeling bad. I needed to go somewhere. I got into my car and shut my eyes.

"Mum, Silas is back again. I don't know what he's got up his sleeves", I said as if mum was right there with me. I drove out of the company. I knew I had no destination in mind. I just needed some air and time to fix up everything in my head.

Camilla's POV

It was the dawn of a new day. I got to work feeling happy and satisfied. My boss was very nice to me and I worked without trouble. But my colleagues were beginning to murmur. I didn't want to care at first. But that morning, a new phase of trouble awaited me. I was on the restroom when I heard some ladies talking. I knew it was normal to hear gossips in the toilet. I almost ignored it but I heard my name. I had to wait and listen.

" That Camilla girl, she can't just come in here and be the boss. No." , said one. The other person agreed with her. "She just bought boss over. Now, he believes she is better than all of us".

Another offered her opinion," Exactly, there is need to take her out of the way".

I stepped out quietly. I didn't want them to know I heard them. I knew I had to be wary of them. I went back to continue with my work. We were asked to create a new design for a company logo. I brainstormed and got a nice design. When our boss came to see how far we had gone, he saw mine and was highly impressed. He praised me saying, "Wow,this is nice. This is the best design I have ever seen. You all should learn from her. We will use your design Camilla. Complete it soon please".

" Thank you sir, I will". I responded.Some of my colleagues congratulated me and we're genuinely happy for me.

"Camilla will get a promotion soon. I have never seen our boss so happy with some one's work nor comment on the beauty", said Jace, my closest friend at work. Some others agreed with him, we joked around a little more and we all got back to work soon after.

I felt the glare of some of my colleagues. I wondered who was sowing the seeds of discord. We all got along when I came. I could not place my hand on who it was. I only knew we had a new employee that joined us a few weeks ago. Could it be her?

It was soon evening. I left my work place and went straight to Kelvin's kindergarten. When I got there, I was surprised to see him eating an ice-cream cone with President Frost. They were both leaning against Kelvin's car. I was few meters away from them. Kelvin saw me and maintained an expressionless face. I could not guess what he had in mind. I wondered why he was here. Had he come for his son? " Mummy", shouted little Kelvin as he ran to me. I hugged him and greeted Mr Kelvin. "Good evening Mr Frost". He looked at me for some seconds before a smile appeared on his handsome face. " Mr Frost?".

I ignored that completely. "Thanks for keeping him company. Can I take him home now?", I asked cautiously. I had to be certain he had no intentions of taking my son away. Before Mr Kelvin could say a word, Kelvin interrupted happily," mummy, my teacher gave me extra snacks again today ". The statement rang a warning bell in my brain. Why will his teacher give him extra snacks when she barely knew him. He had told me three days ago that he had a new teacher. It was normal to have a new teacher so I didn't think about it. This was the second time his teacher was giving him extra snacks. My instincts told me it was not normal. The new teacher had only been there for three days for crying out loud.

" A penny for your thoughts ",Mr Kelvin said bringing me back to reality. I sighed.

" What's the problem? ", he asked.

I needed to talk to someone at that time. I opened up and told him about my fears. He quickly dismissed my fears and said it was nothing. I swear I could see fear and caution in his eyes. He only dismissed it to make me feel better.

" Get into the car let me take you home"

"Huh?".

" Yes. I am only being nice "

I composed my self and got in. We drive in silence to my greatest joy. When we got home, I stepped out of the car with my son and thanked him. He didn't reply. Instead, he stepped out of his car and followed me. I thought he was going to say goodbye at the door but he didn't. He followed us inside. I didn't say anything. I undressed my son and helped him have his bath. Kelvin just lay on the bed with his eyes shut. I watched him for some time. I wondered why he followed us inside and what it was that stopped him from leaving. He opened his eyes and as if he could read my mind, he said," I am leaving already ". He stood up from the bed, got to the door and walked out without looking back.