100 Days With Mr Romero

“So the report we will be sending to Stephen Wales will bear just your signature right? ” Judy asked Gideon in an attempt to seek for clarification on the business document he had ask her to draft. They had been working on trying to secure a partnership with Wale’s club.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Yes just my signature will do Judy. ” said Gideon.

“The General manager’s signature is not necessary. Just the Chief Executive Officer’s which is mine. ” Gideon admonished. Judy was seated on the sofa in Gideon’s office with her legs crossed. She nodded. She held a pen with one hand and a file containing some documents in the other hand.

“I think that’ll will be all sir. ” she said.

“I’ll draft the document right away and bring it to you for review. Also is

there any other thing else you’ll need Sir?” She inquired. “Nothing Judy. Please get to work. Remember, we need it urgently. said Gideon. “You can trust me sir ” replied Judy with a smile. Gideon returned the smile. Judy had been working really hard these few months and Gideon could attest to that. She had been handling his appointments well and scheduling meetings professionally. He could say was proud of her. Also after they had settled the issue of Judy trying to seduce him, she really had stopped. Gideon guessed she wasn’t lying about doing all that out of insecurities.

Recently, Gideon had been devoting his time to his work and had been able to secure contracts and partnerships. He seemed to be moving on. His marriage failed. His business will not fail. He had been assuring himself lately. He knew how hard it was for him to build this empire and he needs to put all hands on deck to run his business especially now that inflation was heating up. The market isn’t favorable as it was and Gideon knew he dare not slack. After Ryan’s death and Emma’s departure from his life, Gideon became miserable and lost focus. His vulnerable state had exposed his business to loses, lost of deals and the pulling out of investors since the normal expected revenue to be generated dropped drastically. He had promised himself that it won’t happen again. He knew he needed to restructure.

“Once I get back with the document, we will then begin the… . ” Judy was saying when the door to Gideon’s office was suddenly pushed opened in a rude way and a woman walked in.

“Mom? ” Gideon called out to her in a surprised manner. Judy was still seated on the sofa. The woman looked around and Judy immediately felt the eyes of Gideon’s mother all over her body. She immediately began pulling down her mini skirt which was barely covering her thighs. Gideon’s mother had a nasty look on her face as she looked at Judy and Judy felt insulted. She immediately looked the other way. Gideon’s mother must be rude. Judy concluded. How on earth did Emma manage to handle her?

“What are you doing here? I am busy mother. ” began Gideon. “You should have told me you were coming. You didn’t.” Gideon said while his mother stood staring at him intently. Gideon’s mother barely showed up in his office so he was surprised over her sudden appearance.

“Romero. ” the first thing she had said to him. The tone in which she had said it

“Mother. ” he replied calmly. “Mother I am not saying you can’t come here… I was saying it will be appropriate if you informed me earlier. I… I was hoping may you… . ” Gideon was saying and his mother interrupted. “How dare you reprimand me Romero. ” she said in a loud tune and Gideon lowered his head feeling sorry. “Do I need permission before coming into my son’s office? ” she asked. “Mother please don’t misunderstand me. You can come here anytime. ” he said. “It will be better if you informed me earlier so it wouldn’t interfere with my work. ” he added. His mother frowned and said “It’s obvious I need permission to get into my son’s office right? ” she asked him. “It’s obvious you have no regard for you mother again. ” she declared while Gideon tried to explain to her but she wouldn’t oblige. Meanwhile, Judy was still seated on the couch witnessing the little family drama which was heating up. Gideon’s mother had expected Judy to excuse them but she didn’t.

Gideon’s mother turned around and looked at Judy in disgust. “Good morning ma’am ” Judy managed to say getting up and shivering a bit. Gideon’s mother hissed and went for the door. “Mother you didn’t tell me why you were here? ” Gideon told her. “You didn’t welcome me Romero. You made me feel like a stranger so I’ll take my leave. ” she said. She went for the door knob and came back to the spot she stood and was ranting earlier. She eyed Judy who cowered away. “Romero I came here to let you know that I’ll be leaving tomorrow. ” she said. “Tomorrow, I’ll leave for Florida. ” she revealed. “But mother you should have told me earlier. ” protested Gideon. ” “You’ll be leaving tomorrow and you are just informing me now? ” he asked her. “Well I don’t come her often and since I did, it meant I had a valid reason. Nevertheless, have a great life. We will keep in touch Romero. ” she said and moved closer to Judy who was rolling her eyes all over.

“Now listen to me attentively. ” she told Judy was looking down, staring a the woman’s shoes. Judy was almost shivering while Gideon was feeling uncomfortable. He knows his mother so he dares not intervene. “I don’t care what you are to my son. A secretary, personal assistant or mistress I don’t care. ” Gideon’s mother said staring right into Judy’s eyes whose face was lifted up now. “I don’t like you. ” the woman continued. “Henceforth, I don’t want you near my son. ” she warned. “Do you understand? ” she said. “Yes ma’am” nodded Judy even though she wanted to hurl insults at her and put her in her place. Gideon’s mother slammed the door after walking out while Gideon and Judy dwelt in a momentary silence. His mother was leaving for Florida. Gideon knew he wouldn’t see her in a long while. She should have kissed his forehead or hugged him. He thought.

“Are You okay? ” Judy asked Gideon after he felt back on his seat. Gideon is astonished and remains silent. “I am fine Judy. ” he finally spoke. “You just got insulted by my mother. I should be asking you whether you are okay. ” he told her. She smiled and said. “She is your mother Gideon. She is concerned about you and I understand. ” Judy replied then left the office to draft the document they’ve been talking about earlier.

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