Sacrifices

"Sure, I'll be there in about two hours." Amelia quickly typed before dumping the phone back into her pocket.

She looked up to see her father smiling at her.

"What?" She asked, a little confused.

"Welcome to the Voltez Ventures family, Miss Amelia Voltez." Mr Brown said professionally. He stood up and extended his hands towards her for a handshake.

Amelia returned the gesture as she also stood up. Taking his outstretched hands in hers, she said;

"Thank you, Mr Brown Voltez. I hope to have a memorable time here."

They both burst into laughter after Amelia's statement.

"That was a really interesting act, Dad," Amelia remarked.

"Well, you played along." Mr Brown said with a shrug.

"I sure did. I am beginning to think that one of the skills needed here is acting. Good thing I'm a good actor." Amelia stated.

"Fair enough. On that note, when do you intend to resume?" Mr Brown asked.

"Right now!" Amelia responded without thinking, then she remembered she was supposed to meet with Rey. "Uh..