Chapter 2 The moment

Amira bumped into one of the shareholders, she recognize him at once. He was that man that his presence didn’t always go down well with her, she thought by now her dad would have gotten rid of him. He felt to her like someone that would give her dad for an icing on the cake. Her instinct never failed her and it won’t fail her at least not this once. She wore her speck immediately before rising to apologise for not looking. That’s okay, are you the girl Clinton seem to be anxious to meet? Clinton had a girl? What was his business by the way? Trying not to sound suspicious she replied. ‘No, I am the secretary to one of shareholders in there' Oh okay, do have a wonderful evening pretty. I will, and you too sir. She adjusted her gown and went back to the position she was sitting. A lot of people were coming out of the conference room, Amira used that medium to go retouch her make up and went back to her seat. She walked into his office when she felt only himself and Clinton were in. Her guesses were good as right, only Mr. Frederickson and his heir apparent were in. Shocked at the audacity a girl would have to enter his office without an appointment on an evening like this. Good evening young lady, Clinton greeted. Evening Clinton, She replied. That voice made Clinton stepped back a little, Amira noticed that he was finding it difficult to detect the voice, she stopped the acting pull off her speck easing his drawback. Amira! Father and son shouted in unison. It took you guys long enough, Amira said and smiled. The family went into a warm embraced almost forgetting the reason they were there in the first place. Fredrickson was super excited, he never thought he was going to see his daughter this soon, Amira made it seem she was totally avoiding home. By the time they got of the elevator, Amira noticed she hadn’t taken a closer look at the empire. Her father’s empire had improved a whole lot since her last time here. Every darn thing in the environment had the touch of a new technology, she was proud of her father and brother, she sincerely wish to achieve more during her stay here. Amira spotted Miss. Cecilia the CEO of the top one fashion band in town, she had the rare privilege to meet with her one on one when she applied into the just launched modelling agency department, after the success of the company. Cecilia welcomed her well and she was so humble with all her response. Her father left them to join his groups of friends, although she wanted only a few people to know of her arrival for now she had to stay with Clinton to avoid been so bored. Clinton started going towards the table, Amira drew him back and asked ‘do you know her? Or wait, was she the girl that man said you appear eager to meet? She asked him. Having you back is no doubt priceless, you just crashed my opinion that you would have graduated from this your questionnaire ministry, your questions are just so exhausting, Clinton said. What you just mentioned would be addressed later on but for now answer me. Let’s go and meet her, you should feed your eyes and make your own conclusions. He hugged Cecilia and whispered ‘Where is he?’ Someone certainly blew your thoughts to him and he feared for his head, he left few minutes ago. She gleamed. I bet he did, I don’t completely blame him though, did I mention how breath taken you look? Oh yes you did, she said turning around to give him a better look. I think I’m being excluded here, Amira chirped in feeling envious. We won’t dare miss Amira, Cecilia replied laughing at the look on her face. You know Amira? Clinton reacted Clearly, she does. Amira mumbled excitingly. She is such a beautiful damsel, isn’t she? Cecilia admired Amira. I don’t Clinton knows, thank you for the compliment Cecilia you are not looking bad yourself. Little wonder my brother was in such an hurry to man his territory. Why am I be opted out of this discussion? You guys talk like I’m a mile away. Amira gave Cecilia a look and they both chuckled. Clinton, do you hear that song? And do you remember it? Amira inquired hell bent on showing of her acquired skills. Of course, I do. He responded. Let’s dance to it, she mumbled. She wasn’t sure it was the right thing to do since his girlfriend stood there. She might not have liked the idea but it seemed like she didn’t mind. You seem eager to dance, please don’t beat Clinton hands down in it. I taught her how to dance and I’m the better dancer here. Clinton revealed. Most times, student turn out better than their teacher. Amira said. That’s when the teacher relents in leaning more, Clinton argued. The empty barrel makes the loudest of noise, Amira argued further. Cecilia watched the siblings closely, they really amused her. She envied their bond, if not for Clinton in her life it would have just been work all through. She was an orphan who lacked the feeling of loved until Clinton came around. Now she felt fulfilled, he was the kind of guy everyone would want in their life. He is so caring, he... Cecilia! Clinton cried out, jolting her back to reality. You seem lost in your own world, Amira commented. The thought of Clinton is enough for me to make my own world, she held his hands and continued. He is god sent to me, I’m undeserving of this love he shows me. Shhh, Clinton said shutting her up. You deserve more than I’m offering, you are the best, I would not have asked for more. Amira left the duos to their lovey dovey, she had a lot of catching up to do with Mrs. Cynthia. Staying with those two would only make her miss her heart robe more. Let’s dance to the front, Clinton said. One of his men slipped something into his pocket, ‘it arrived earlier than expected boss' he whispered and left. Hope there’s no problem? Cecilia inquired. Not at all babe, he just informed me of something important. At that moment he felt warmth in his heart like never before, he drew her closer and kissed her so passionately. Cecilia was taken back, she knew her man to be reserved but now he was letting down his guard for her, what more could this guy do for her. He dragged her and moved to the front of the audience. Can I get your attention all? He didn’t even need to say that, all eyes were on him, maybe not him but the beauty beside him. When he was sure he had the attention of all, he continued. First, I will like to thank all that’s present here for making out time from your busy schedules to celebrate with me, words can not explain how grateful I am. The Fredrickson Empire has been known to deliver the best of services but today we promise you all that it will always be better. There was a loud cheer from the audience, the media had started buzzing, questions on who the lady Clinton held was to him started pouring in, while some people commended his good looks the other praised his hard works. He studied the audience and felt this was the moment. He turned to Cecilia and he was reassured that he was about to do the right thing, any delay was going to give chance of more men trooping in and out of her Dm. She had no idea of what Clinton had in mind but she trusted him and her instinct told her, she was about to experience the best thing in her life. Clinton suddenly turned to the audience again, isn’t this lady beautiful? He shouted hold her hands up in the hair. He heard a lot of comments, the louder one was ‘very beautiful` feeling satisfied he continued. It’s going to be a long night, I’m however glad to inform you that there’s free accommodation for as many of you that will love to sleep over. He returned his look at Cecilia cleared his throat and started into her crystal eye ball, he summoned courage and continued. I might not be in the category of the best men you had come across all your life and I am not perfect either but then you complete me. He paused and got on his knees by then the social media began whizzing, different people were taking record of the moment and as well clicking a lot of pictures. He look around, Amira gave him a thumbs up signalling that he was doing well, the look on his father's face was satisfying. He proceeded, I had prepared to say the most ideal words unfortunately they fail me. I might not be able to give you the world in which the humans live because there’s no where all the people here would live in. The audience chuckled but he didn’t stop. But deep down here he pointed to his heart, a whole world belongs to you that would always be yours. I promise you to be the best husband and father to our unborn kids. He took a long pause and said ‘Miss Cecilia, would you spend the rest of your life? Would you be my wife and mother to my unborn kids? Cecilia tried as much as she could to fight back the tears that assembled in her eyes but they betrayed her and flowed uncontrollably. She took a glance at the audience and spoke in tears; You are right, you are absolutely not in the level of the best men I have met.