Sometimes wishes do not come true. Even though Mpumi and Thabo wished to see the CEO in person, it was nearly impossible.
“Look, he is just busy with phone calls.” The PA said, “Important phone calls. He suggested you bring a hardcopy and he will reflect on it and get back to you as soon as possible.”
“It’s fine,” Mpumi said, she didn’t want to argue for long. “We have everything written in here.” She then handed the file to the PA, “Here. I hope he makes time from his busy schedule. I trust and believe that this will give big boost to the company sales.”
Taking the file, “I’ll make sure he does.” The PA went back into the CEO’s office. She still found Dion busy with the phone. She put the file on his desk and left him.
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Emilia did not find Dion in his office just like the PA had told her just outside the door—he was still in the men’s toilet. She waited for Dion. In no time Dion walked in. He saw that it was Emilia just by the vibrant colours she wore. The woman sat at the desk facing away from the door as it should be. Dion sighed, “What do you want now?”With the sound of his voice, she stood and turned to see him, “Dion.” She went and brushed her lips on his cheek. “How are you?”“I’m fine. And yourself?” Dion sat himself back on his chair. “Should I get you something to drink?”“No, I’m good. Um, Dion?” she wore her saddest face.Dion started looking for the file he was to look at.Emilia sat back down facing Dion, in between was the desk separating them, “Are you still mad at me?”“Where is this damn file?” he gently whispered. &ldquo
It was hurtful for Dion to hear that Mpumi may been only a dream. What even surprising for Dion was how he was starting doubt his reality. He may had entertained the idea of Mpumi being an imagination sent for his salvation and that she probably isn’t here anymore. Very enraged, Dion only budged out. He could not stand anymore of Shannon’s words. He could not stand him anymore.Dion went home and found his children waiting for him at the dining table. They were done eating. The table was all cleared.“We have all that money can give us, but still our hearts are not content,” Vincent said.Dave sat on Dion’s lap; he wanted some cuddles from Dion.“I feel like there’s a huge part of life’s puzzle missing. We are incomplete. Why can’t you find her? How far can she have run? She must be all alone, and afraid, and missing us, and looking for us.”“I don’t think she wants us to find
The helper found the Liam and Daphne still asleep. Liam laid at Daphne’s feet with his face buried under the book. Daphne’s head hung down from the matrass. Her book faced down on her stomach. They must have drifted into sleep while reading.That immediately got the help laughing, her laughter was enough to wake them up. They realised instantly, that they were late to escort Dion through the day.“It’s fine. Get me their substitute. I cannot be late,” Dion ordered.Dion was meeting Mrs Wong that day. He was to accommodate her and show her places around the country. Bowman had requested Dion to build good alliance with the woman who would in turn assist them in branching out to China.Dion also realised that it was his mission to help the woman meet her other business goals in the country. He had made peace with escorting her to her other meetings, and help her cut deals with new clients.The driver first dropped the ki
Sphesihle paused to decide which way she was going. It was lunch time, and she was struggling to decide whether to go to the dining hall and get bullied or head to the sports field and seat in the sun.*I should talk to her. *Vincent was making way towards Sphesihle—“Vincent!” Michael brought himself closer, “I finally found you.” He put his arm on Vincent’s shoulder, “Where are you going that way? The dining hall is this way.” He started pulling him. “You’re still getting lost? A smart guy like you must be able to remember things easily.”Sphesihle made a decision to go to the field and she went. She thought she saved herself more troubles, but little did she know that her day was far from over.“Ow,” the teacher said, “Look who’s decided to pay us a visit today,” as Sphesihle entered. Of course, the rest of the learners burs
It didn’t take too long for Mpumi to wake up again after hitting her skull on the floor from that dreadful fall. She forced herself up, she went for her drawer and drew out a little bottle of medicine. She opened it, only to find just one pill.**--F*ck!--*She threw it away. She cursed more. After she took a short to time to calm down, she went and took it back. She swallowed the one pill she had left with the aid of water. Now she tossed the empty bottle away.**--I am going suffer this pain. It won’t go away. I don’t have money to get more medication. Oh, what to do, what to do. --** ……………………………………………………………………………..It was only in the evening that the PA saw the file from Mpumi. “How did thi
Emilia and Dion sat in the theatre watching the ballet performance, when Dion finally got to learn a shocking truth about one of his best friends. Loud cheers and applauds from the audience grew as a young man entered the stage.Emilia yelped, “Oh, there he is! Shannon Spencer!”Dion was shocked, “Shannon?” he had his eyes wide open with an aim to see if he actually recognized the man. It was indeed his friend, Shannon.“Oh, he is such a masterpiece!” Emilia continued to marvel over the young man. She was telling Dion how much of a fan she was of Shannon Spencer.“He was discovered by Devon Pravin. He says he saw the young man dancing behind his dance institution and he fell in love with him from there. He says from that instance he saw amazing talent accompanied by great passion. Oh, I too love this young dancer!”Shannon? He’s been studying to be an accountant. How could it be that he has
Vincent followed Sphesihle after school. He wanted to know where she was rushing off to so frequently at the sound of the siren. He saw her go around the school. She stopped at the swimming pool. It was the school’s oldest swimming pool. It was less used and less visited. She started pulling off her clothes until she was in her swim suit. She jumped in. That was all Vincent saw.………………………………………………………………………………………………Mpumi had locked herself in her room all day long. She did not open for the landlord who banged on her door and yelled. Instead, she chewed on her noodles and played on music through her earphones.Her phone started ringing. “Hello?” she answered, and it was Thabo. Thabo w
//--Her name is Mpumi. Her full name is Mpumelelo Dladla. How did I not know that? She must have been looking for me. She has found me now. I failed but she did it. We cross paths again all because of her. There’s a settling in my heart finally. A sense of belonging. --////-- The kids must hear of this… but where do I begin explaining that she has been in my company the whole time. I have been too proud and so egotistic that I had refused to meet my employees. It was my duty to personally introduce myself to employees but I shut myself in my office all to myself. How will Vincent judge me now? She has been the amazing Mpumelelo Dladla all along. --//…………………………………………………………………………………….It was the fi