Anonymous Part 1

Chapter 1- Frenemies

His eyes went to the cause of it. Mr. Gerard Miller was calmly sitting on the chair next to him. All the Directors were sitting at their assigned places around this long table waiting and murmering to themselves. Stacy stood just behind him on the left talking on her bluetooth re-scheduling others meetings cause of this delay . But other than that the room was completely silent.

Gerard had said that the visitor was running a little late. Kent somehow already knew he won’t like this person. But he still didn’t know who it was. Gerard was not talking anything unless that person shows up. After another 10 minutes wait when anger had started to grate his nerves, Mr. Miller got a call on his phone telling that the person has arrived in the building. Gerard asked him to wait until he was called.

Gerard knew each pair of eyes in the room were now focused on him. He stood up from his chair and taking in a deep breath he looked around and started speaking.

“ I have come to a decision. We all know what happened with Mr. Stevens yesterday. Its been declared an accident but my thoughts go otherwise. My senses say something’s up and I feel being the President and Owner of this vast business empire, Kent is not safe.”

Kent’s eyes widened a bit from what he was hearing. This man has surely gone nuts. The accident was completely his mistake and this oldie thinks someone’s after his life. Is he kidding? He opened his mouth to clarify this misconception, but right at that moment Gerard stopped him giving him a ‘ Stop right there’ gesture.

Gerard turned and looked him in the eye.” I know you must be thinking that I’ve lost some screw in my head. But these eyes have seen a lot throughout my life. And my instincts never go wrong. So you just listen to what I’ve to say.” Gerard just smiled at Kent and continued.

“ All our buildings have a standard security detail. But I’ve arranged some extensive security measures and that includes a personal Agent for you. The man who is assigned for this is highly efficient in his work and has a great profile. He is the perfect one I want to rely on.”

Kent rose up from his chair flaring at Gerard. His temper was off the records right now. Getting the que, every one stood up from their respective places. This was the time when he blasts.

His greyish blue eyes glared in the direstion of the old man.” What makes you think I need any protection? I am very well capable of protecting myself. I don’t need any bastard shadowing me where ever I go! And who the hell gave you the rights to do all this with asking for my consent?”, his voice boomed in the room. Stacy cringed backward. Everyone fidgeted in their places but no one dared to look in his direction. No one but Gerard.

He was still smiling. He was already expecting this reaction from him. Kent was just being very obvious. Kent practically grew in front of Gerard so he knew him all too well. “ Your father gave me the rights to do that Son. And your anger is of no use now. Its all done and the Agent has just arrived.” Gerard gestured  for every one to settle including Kent.

All eyes went to Kent. His eyes were still locked on Gerard but he sat down. He cursed his father and then this oldie hog. Gerard turned to Stacy, “ Ms. Waltz, please bring Mr. Evans to the board room. He is in the waiting lounge.” Stacy nodded nervously and hastily walked out of the room.

Kent tried to keep his cool. He shouldn’t be bursting like this in front of everyone. He inhaled a lungful of air and again wore the blank expression as everyone waited. 

The door opened after a minute but Kent didn’t bother looking at that direction. He kept his eyes low and stared at the table as he fought the urge to punch someone. This nutjob really thinks he needed a freaking bodyguard? How he wished he could punch this man and show him he doesn’t need anyone.