AMNESIA

It was windy yet sunny, Xavier looks through his window his gaze landed on his garden. He has never felt lonier, just yesterday he lost the only woman left in his life , VIVIAN. He sighed as he sat back on his sofa, he couldn't blame her she left him for obvious reasons. "No one would want to stay with someone like him". He said out loud as he poured himself another shot of brandy. That has been his only source of joy, the only thing that distract him from remembering what Vivian looked like.

At 25 she's got a curvy body with a luscious lips which alone could make a man run out of sanity, her eyes...... He really wants to stop thinking about her because not only did she leave an emotional scar on him she had almost ruined him and stolen from him too. It really unbearable to remember what her skin felt like in his palms but with what she's done Xavier Almond doesn't think he can really fall in love again, he has almost got ruined once and that's never going to happen again besides someone like him doesn't deserve to be in love he should just focus on making A's group hit the one -trillion goal this time, he really can't lose again, with this all thought of Vivian Shawl vanished from his head. He dropped the scotch glass in his hands and reached out for his phone and made a call, he ended it walked towards his bathroom , stripped he stepped into the bathub and relaxed his tensed body in the warm water he has never felt this cold before but if he really wants to survive from the tormentations around him he just had to take this path it has always been avoided but he guessed this is his fate. If he really wanys to survive he needs to live a resolute, cold and dangerous life . He needs to stop being a carefree idiot and become what his father has always dreamed of.

The beep of his phone brought him back to reality, he stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in his bathrobe he checked the message it was from his personal assistant, Daniel. "You are running late for the meeting,Rapheal is here." 'Rapheal',he hissed loudly what the hell is he doing at the company shouldn't he be at the studio by now his exhibition is in a month's time and he is still wandering about in the company. He picked up a three piece suit and strapped it over his shoulders graciously he moved to the mirror and arranged his hair neatly if there is anything Xavier cared for in the world then it is his body and that's why he looked sinfully handsome. Most ladies have the dream of becoming Mrs X someday but none of them can stay with him even though his wealthy and handsome he has an inner battle that he can never be free from. So he thought though. Picking up his car key, he rushed down to his car lot and drove out of the house.

It past 12pm and the meeting still drag on, Xavier knew better than anyone that negotiations with the Jacksons won't be easy but he trusted his team well he wanted them to handle it and see how far they can go but with the look of things Jackson Ray the only son and also the heir to the jackons isn't ready to go down with his negotiations, with a final clear of throat Xavier looked into Ray's brown eyes, 'I guessed it better if you don't invest in this project and wait for the blue-ray project launching in winter, I mean you can invest and probably get 0.03% of the shares" how about that? He asked arrogantly.

One thing Ray hates the most about Xavier is the fact that he beats him in whatever they do he has always been the best, he has planned on giving him the toughest bargain today he wants to see beads of sweat forming in his forehead just the way it forms on his each time he hears the name X. But this guy has hit him with something bigger again he wanted to turn down the offer but his greediness won't let him and then without thinking he replied. Sure, Mr X it's nice seeing you today and with that both stood up to shook hands with a dangerous smirk on Xavier's lips , Ray hates seeing those triumphant look so much but deep down he knows the battle hasn't ended. Mr X, I hope you remember this current project needs our investment.

Of course I know but since you are not willing we could get better offers if we let you go, Xavier said with a total confidence.

Alright see you then Mr X. With that the meeting was dismissed with a group of men trrooping out of the board room.

The door to his office opened wider and his step brother, Rapheal almond stepped in.

Shouldn't you be in the studio by now, what are you looking for sneaking up in my office? He demanded.

Wow, is that really the way you would greet your little bro,huh?

What are you doing here? Xavier asked without looking up from the folder in his hands.

Mum heard you will be meeting with Ray today so she asked me to come help out.

So why didn't you come in? He asked looking up this time.

I trust you bro, I know you can handle Ray properly so I waited for you in the reception but then I heard you cancel your collaboration on this project, dad might be furious at you for that, he told me he doesn't understands you again this last few days I don't.............

You should leave now, I have other things to do and also...... He couldn't finish his statement as there was a knock on his door, 'come in'.

Sir, the list of those who qualified for the interview are out when should we email them to come for the interview test.

You know you shouldn't be asking me this Dan,you know my schedule better, fix a day and let me know.

How about tomorrow sir? Daniel inquired.

Alright, 9 am tomorrow and let them know punctuality is very important, you know the rules those who arrive anything later than 9 am will be disqualified.

Alright sir, Daniel left with the door closing behind him.

Rapheal opened his mouth to speak but his mouth was shut by his brother. I guess you should leave now I have alot of things to attend without distractions so kindly leave while I am still being nice.

You have really gone cold Xavier I would rather stick to my drawings than stay in your stuffy world.

"Stuffy world" Xavier pondered on the word for what seems like a very long time, was his world really stuffy, if this is what stuffy world means then he seems to be comfortable in it and he would so much appreciate it if no one interrupt it. He dropped the thought and picked up the list of those who qualified for the interview of a data analyst. He skimmed through the names and their credentials but a name caught his attention, ANABELLE PEYTON. Her CV showed that she's got alot of skills and the least experience but the confidence in which her qualifications are written is something else. I would wait and see how she would defend all this tomorrow, he thought. He tried moving to the next applicant CV but the unknown female name rings a bell in his head and suddenly Xavier realised he can't wait to see her. I would definitely know what she's got tomorrow, he stared at her passport photograph for what seem like an eternity. There is something about this lady that doesn't seem right, it will be better if I get them interviewed myself tomorrow....with that as a final thought he pressed on a button on his table and his secretary came in dressed in a tight-fitting skirt and and loose upper button shirt. He stared up at her with what seem like a disgust in his eyes ' and how many time have I warned you not to put on dresses like this in my company?

I'm sorry sir, she said looking dejected.

Get me a cup of coffee please and do that very fast, we've got a lot to do today, he said looking back to the files on his table .

Alright sir and erm should I make the coffee hot or cold?

He stared up at her with what looked like dagger eyes then return to the files on his table.

She hurried out of his office and shrugged her shoulders, looks like he is in a very bad mood today, she whispered to herself. She had always wanted him, wanted him to be hers. She has done all she could; seduce him, assist him, help him get clients who seem impossible with her powerful tool yet he doesn't see her at all. But she is convinced that if he truly feel nothing for her he would have sacked her giving the number of times she had violated the organisation rule and seduced him.

Maybe he is just feeling shy, she thought and went down to prepare his coffee.