14 The Surprise

Becca.

“You mean, the CEO of Fernandez Construction was so idle, you happen to see him strolling down the office’s hall way, hmm?” I asked wryly, thinking of how I had not set my eyes on the man since I left his office a few days back.

According to the office gossip, aside from his top Secretary and his deputy, you might not see the owner of the company for months. He rarely comes to our side of the building and he has a private lift for his use.

So I’m sure something must have happened to make my children meet him.

“I’m waiting, guys.” I prompted, when it seemed there would be no response as they kept watching for my expression.

“We went to his office, Mum.” My son blurted out and I was glad I was already seated; else I could not be sure of my stance at that moment.

“You did what?” It was not until I saw the look of shock on their faces that I realised I had asked with a little shout.

“Relax, Mum, it was a friendly visit, you ain’t gonna lose your job or something.” Considering my jo