By the time Oliver reached the headquarters the next day, he had cleaned and fed himself enough to look like regular office stuff. So, the receptionist didn't question him much when he told her that he came to take back his mobile.
He roamed aimlessly for a while before entering the office lift. Maybe, he should go to the room, where he left his mobile yesterday.
Some of the headquarters employees eye him as he stands inside the life in his not so formal attire. yes, he didn't dress too formally with a pressed shirt, tie and black pants. Why should he ? He is just here to take back his mobile and maybe he can please with the legal compensation a little.
When Oliver reaches his destination finally, he gets stopped by two security guards who were not there yesterday.
The guards look at Oliver up and down before asking "What business do you have here ?"
"Umm... I left my mobile here yesterday. I am here to take it back."
"This is conference room. There is a meeting going on. You can't enter now."
"But .." Oliver hesitates.
"Ask one of the cleaners. Maybe they got your stuff while cleaning." One of the guard points at the blue dressed cleaner still mopping the floor.
"But ... CEO picked up the call on my mobile yesterday and he asked me to take it back from here." Oliver replies with a frown. If the CEO has found the mobile, why would he leave it for the cleaners ?
"Sir asked you ?"
"Yes !" Oliver nods.
"Then go to the sixth floor. That CEO's floor. There will be a receptionist outside Sir's cabin. Maybe, your mobile is there."
Oliver thanked the guards before entering the lift again. He envies the fact that CEO has a complete separate floor for himself.
Oliver almost gasps as he enters the sixth floor through the lift. If he says the floor looks beautiful then it will be an understatement. This floor is expensive. There is nothing vintage about this floor about if suddenly an earthquake comes and everybody dies, then in future, the archeologist will dig this floor and declare it vintage civilization.
This office is the kind of office where people brag about working in.
"If you are done with your statue game then come to my office."
Oliver jumps hearing a heaving voice behind him. He moves away giving CEO the space to walk out of the separate elevator. "I.. I am sorry, sir."
Daniel shakes his head disapprovingly before Walking away.
Oliver hurriedly follows the CEO into his office.
Daniel loosens his tie as soon as he enters his cabin which is actually bigger than Oliver's bedroom.
"Your mobile screen broke when you fell yesterday." Daniel passes the mobile on his desk.
Oliver takes the mobile hurriedly. He can fix the screen anytime. At least he doesn't have to buy a new one. "Thank you sir ! About the compensation...
Daniel sits on his revolving chair before looking at Oliver directly. "Sit down. I have an offer for you. But I don't want you to faint like last time."
Oliver sits down with a frown. Counter offer ??
"The business dinner you ruined for me , was a negotiation with Mr. Brown about a mutual project investment."
Oliver bites his lips.
"I contacted Brown corporation several times to get that business dinner for my company. That deal was important for me. And that deal is still important for me.
I have managed another business dinner with Mr. Brown and promised him to clear all the misunderstandings that happened that night. Do you understand?"
Oliver nods a little "I can explain everything to Mr. Brown."
Daniel nods and sits back "You will be present at the dinner and clear the mess you created. If you can do that and I get the deal, I will forget everything. You can also keep your job."
****
Oliver returns to his hotel with a relieved heart. He knows that he shouldn't be happy too soon but even a chance to fix his mistake is a big deal for him.
If he succeeds he wouldn't be in debt atleast. Then he can find for a new job and a new home to rent. Yes, even though CEO said that he can keep his job, he can't work in place with Nick anymore.
He will find another job. Once the CEO secures the deal, he will ask for a good refferal letter. He unlocks his mobile to open the calender. The business dinner is in two days. He needs to prepare a perfect apology speech, dry clean his most expensive office attire, fix his mobile screen and shave too.
He makes a memo of things to do. It's a relief Nick isn't disturbing him with calls and texts so he can work on his mobile easily. No need to use his laptop.
Maybe Nick was out of their relationship way before. But he could've told Oliver that. They would've broken up amicably. Was there any reason to cheat ? Who is the person Nick is cheating with ?
Had he entered the hotel Sunshine, he would've find the mistress. But what difference could it do ? He would've cried in front of people who don't deserve his tears. It's better, he keeps his dignity intact.
He didn't even beg in front of the CEO to save his career, why should he beg in front of an useless ex ?
Oliver comes out of his thoughts as his mobile vibrates in his hand. He looks at the incoming call - Nisha ! One of the associate under his team.
He picks up the call "hello Nisha !"
"Sir , you haven't reported yet. You didn't give advance notice of leave. Nick sir, couldn't reach you. He is freaking out." Comes the voice from other side.
Oliver frowns. Nick hasn't got the news of his termination? "I can't be at the office anymore, Nisha. It's CEO's order. If Nick sir, has any questions, he can talk to the CEO directly."
"Huh ? But sir, what about ..."
"Nisha, I have to go. I can't give you any details about my leave. The CEO knows everything." Before the other party could say anything more, Oliver cuts the call.
****
Nick looks at the employee as soon as she cuts the call "when is he reporting?"
"Sir, Oliver sir said that he will not report and ... Daniel sir knows about his leave."
"What nonsense ?" Nick shouts. "Since when the CEO himself approves personal leave ?"
Nick clenches his fists in rising anger. He thought Oliver was throwing tantrums like always but his tantrums are going too far this time. "Tell him, if he doesn't report within one hour, I will report him and it will effect his appraisal."
Nisha nods and dials the same number again but soon she cuts the call with a confused look "Sir, the number is switched off."
Oliver switched off his mobile as soon as he cut the call with Nisha. He knows that one by one every employee would call him and disturb his if he doesn't do that.
He can't pick up everyone's call. He needs to focus on his script.
****
"Wow, what's with the sudden change of mind ?" Albert asks his best friend. He came to the headquarters with a legal notice for compensation which is supposed to be paid by Oliver Barrer. But now, he is told that there is no need for a legal notice.
"I got another chance to steal the deal with mr. Brown." Daniel blows out a puff of smoke. "And Oliver Barrer is going to apologise and fix the deal for me as a compensation."
Albert raises his one eyebrow. "Sounds like a plan then. But what if he fails to fix the deal."
"I am not.thinking about that for now." Daniel blows another smoke. "Let's see what happens the day after tomorrow."
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