Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 9
You know you are supposed to be to the hospital today for your final checkup before your departure,â Gramma Mia said to Fiona who nodded affirmatively. âDo you need us to come with you?â Kisha inquired âThe doctor said Michel would have to accompany me to complete some paperworkâ. Fiona informed
. âThe driver would drop you over to his office,â Grandma mia added. âOkay then, I will be ready in a bit,â Fiona said and went to her room.
The drive to Michelâs office from the house was more than thirty minutes. It was then that Fiona realized where the Salamis lived was completely secluded from the rest of the city. âMaybe because they are rich and don’t want to be in the middle of the constant drama happening in the city,â Fiona told herself. The ride was long but she had no issue because she was able to use the time to admire the beautiful Marine city. She once learned that it is one of the most historical cities in terms of business wealth. And was once home to the founding fathers of their country. Many kings, queens, noblemen had passed through the land over the centuries. It was one of the three most beautiful and richest cities in Alisa but she had never been there. The skyscrapers, the liveliness of the city, and the stress decoration were all so beautiful and she felt too proud to be a citizen of Alisa
. Their cities were indeed breathtaking and this one reminded her so much of Capital City, where she is from.
âMadam, we are hereâ The driver dragged Fiona from her thought. It was then that she realized they were already in a large fence with two huge skyscrapers that she could barely see the end of. The Buildings had written on them âSalamis Corpâ. She was amazed by the place even tho she knew they were rich but maybe not to this extent.
âThis way mamâ the driver led her towards one of the large buildings. âShe is here to meet the CEO,â the driver said to Michel PA who seemed busy on some papers behind her desk. âIs he expecting her?â The PA inquired but soon recognized Fiona as the lady they found a few months ago. âYou are that lady, uhh⊠I don’t know your name but I was there that day when youâŠâŠâ the PA tried not to sound mean/rude. âThank you the other day, for helping save my life,â Fiona told the lady who released a nice and warm smile. âI hope you are feeling betterâ the PA inquired. âI am doing perfectly fine, thank youâ Fiona also replied with a nice smile. âHow long is the meeting going to take,â Fiona asked. âPossibly an hour but you can just go inâ The PA informed.
âFiona?â Michel seemed puzzled by his unexpected visitor. âOkay ladies, we can continue this meeting another time. You may leave usâ he said dismissing the two women.
âWhy are you here? Is everything okay?â He asked Fiona who seemed to be observing his office. It was a simple structure with a dark walnut bookcase lining the entire left-hand wall. There was a brown sofa with a fur rug over the back and an Indian blanket draped over the arm. A simple black and brown office set in the middle of the office. âI like your office, simple and tidy,â Fiona complemented, turning her attention to Michel.
âYou haven’t answered my question,â Michel muttered. âI am here for you to take me to get my hospital clarence. The doctor said you must come with me because you took me thereâ Fiona informed him. âWhat time do you need to be there?â Michel asked. âBetween 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM and its already 7minutes past 11AM. Fiona confirmed. Michel took a deep breath and sat up straight in his chair. âI think you should call Kisha or Lola to help you out because I have a meeting between 12:15 to 1:00PM and it’s very important,â Michel told her. âBefore I get back home and wait for them to be ready, I will be late. Besides, who is going to sign the papers if need be.â Fiona cried.
A knock came from his door before his PA walked in. âWhat do you wantâ he frowned at his PA. “To remind you about your meeting in about an hour, sirâ the PA added. âNow get outâ he thundered at the PA who nodded and ran out. âThat was really Harsh, can you at least be nice?â Fiona added. âI didn’t ask for your counsel. Besides, if you were not careless enough you would have told me earlier. I am not going to miss a meeting with the board because you need to get to the hospital. You better find one of the girls to take youâ Michel added and Fiona’s face went into a sad mode. âI’m sorry, I shouldn’t have come,â Fiona said and immediately turned her back and left his office.
âWe are going back homeâ Fiona informed the driver immediately she reached the packing. âLet’s goâ She ordered but the driver pointed towards frowning Michel coming down the stairs. âLet’s goâ he ordered without talking to her and they got in the car and drove away.
The drive was awkward, Fiona seemed to be angry at Michael for how he chooses to talk to people while Michel was too proud to break the silence. The drive was over fifteen minutes with no one saying a word to the other. They arrived at the Rosas Medical Center and made their way into the hospital. âJust the person I have been expecting,â a middle-aged woman in a white lab coat said as they approached. âGood Morning Mr. Salami. Good Morning, Fiona, I can see you are doing much betterâ The doctor greeted. Fiona smiled back at the doctor before adding âI am doing good doc, thank you.” âI’m pleased to hear that, wanna come with me,â The doc said as they made their way into her office. They talked to the doc and Michel signed some papers and got her clearance. They then exchanged farewell with the doc and made their way out towards the parking lot.
âSo what, you wouldn’t talk to meâ Michel complained. âI just left my meeting to joinâŠ.â He tried to justify but Fiona beat him to it âOhh please Michel! Yes, you saved my life, left your meeting for me. I know all that and what do you want me to do? Pay you back for everything or go begging at your feet when you barely have regard for others? Fiona thundered and Michel seemed offended. âI didn’t say that. But you shouldn’t have to go plastering anger all over your face” Michel argued. âDo you even know what a smiling face is supposed to look like or what happiness means for others? Fiona responded.
âGet us out of hereâ Michel ordered the driver as he made his way to the car. âWhat now, you are not coming,?â He asked, noticing Fiona wasn’t moving. âThank you for coming with me. You can go home now, I can make my way from hereâ Fiona added trying not to be bothered. âYou are joking right,â Michel seemed annoyed. â I have been here for months and I barely know the city and I will be leaving soon, so I am going to tour the cityâ Fiona added, making her way to the other side. âYou don’t even know this city, what if you get lost,â Michel warned. â You can either show me or Let me worry about that myself,â She said and continued walking.
After a brief silence, Michel ordered the driver âTake the car and go homeâ
âYou know I wonât let you go around the city alone thatâs why you did that isn’t itâ He complained. Fiona chuckled and continued walking. “Is this because of my PA? I am the boss I decided how I wanna talk” Michel argued. “Why are you so pained Michel? What are you so afraid of that is making you this cynical?â Fiona asked in a low and irritating tone. That seemed to hit Michel very hard but he remained silent. She then stopped walking and turned to him. âYou seemed irritated with everything around you. Do you even understand what having a life means, what it means to wake up every morning with good health, not having to worry about food, or even be thankful for the little things around you.â Fiona snapped and Michel seemed uneasy. Her words pierced his heart and he felt pained by them especially that they were coming from her. For a moment they were both walking in silence.
âIf you really want to enjoy the beauty of the city, you should get to the city square,â Michel said changing the topic and Fiona nodded. âLet’s go then, I will love to seeâ Fiona agreed. âI will call the driver to get us,â Michel announced. âNo way, what’s the point of a tour if we’re gonna be using some big black car with dark windows. We can just use the Keke and get to places, it’s gonna be fun. Fiona suggested. âWhat, no way, I am not getting in one of those things.â Michel protested and Fiona gives him a pleading eye with a tiny smile across her face. âJust this onceâ He warned before getting on the Keke that was already waiting.
In the middle of the drive, before reaching their destination, Fiona spotted a tiny street market where locals brought a variety of food including oranges, mango, and coconut to sell. âWhat are you doing?â Michel asked after Fiona asked the driver to stop. She walked towards the market to purchase fresh Coconut and roasted shrimpâ. âYouâre crazy right. You are not supposed to be eating on the streetâ He warned but she seemed unbothered. âCan you please pay the ladyâ Fiona pleaded, completely ignoring his complaints. âThese are one of the best street foods ever,â She said pointing to the food in her hands. âI don’t care, am not going to eat thatâ Michel protested but Fiona held the shrimp in his face. âJust try it for me and if you don’t like it, I promise, I won’t force youâ Fiona pleaded and He seemed defeated. âJust this one,â He said and collected on of the two shrimp sticks. âLike it? â She asked and he nodded âHumm, it’s really goodâ He added and they both headed to the road to board another Keke.
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