CELCO Inc. is owned by Susan though bought off the hand of a family who could not hold it together and needed to sell the company to a proficient hand who could. She needed to try her hand on something new after working for Logistics and Management for more than seven years. How she could make something out of nothing is still something the media is trying to solve like a mystery. But her mother knew that the company had cost her a lot – her life – and she knows why. Susan is a strong, dedicated, and hard working woman who loves what she does. She had worked – still working tirelessly to ensure her company is one of the leading company in town.
After several hours of tedious meetings and going through documents she decided to take a break by calling up her mum.
“Hi mum, what are you up to?” Susan said.
“Hello darling, how are you? You sound exhausted”, her mum replied on the other end.
“Yes mum, I think I maybe coming home early today, should be finishing all meetings early”, replied Susan.
“That’s good. I guess we can have your favourite dish together tonight”.
“Okay mum, that’ll be fantastic and thanks. How is Chico and Dora? Back from school yet?”
“Not yet but they should be walking in any moment now”. “Okay, just needed a break that’s why I called”.
“Okay dear, take care and see you”. Hanging up the receiver, she returned to work.
Closing the day with a meeting with her Asian representatives, she decided to call it a day. Buzzing her secretary Lucy, she asked her to inform Joe to get the car ready.
“I would be closing early today”, she said.
“Right away, Ma’am”, replied Lucy her secretary for almost three years. Fifteen minutes later, she was down the hall, walking towards the elevator.
“Good night Miss Billy!” someone called and it was Paul the Chief Operating Officer.
“Good night Paul. I hope all logistic and procurement documents will be ready for my review with the Board by Monday morning”, replied Susan
“Yes, they will be on your desk first thing”. “Okay then, see you on Monday and have a good weekend”, she said as the door of the lift closed.
As she got outside her office, her driver was waiting with the car, getting in, he drove off.
“That’ll be all for the day, Joe. But I would appreciate it if you could come round tomorrow let’s say about ten o’ clock”, Susan said to Joe before stepping out of the car.
“Okay Ma’am, it won’t be any problem. Goodnight Ma’am”, Joe replied and left.
Ding dong…..
“Will someone please get the door, oh God, do I have to do things round this house all by myself”, cried a voice from inside.
Susan smiled, imagining how her mother will look right this moment, the kids are driving her crazy again but the nice thing is that she enjoys every moment of it.
“It’s me, Mama”, she call with a laugh
Opening the door, her mum gave a hug and ushered her in.
“Oh my…mmm, that smells good”, Susan said getting caught up in the aroma coming from inside the house.
“…and you look worn out”, replied her mother looking worried.
“…and very hungry too”, added Susan cheerfully as she stepped into the house. She drop her bag and files on the closest cream sofa on her way to the kitchen but meets a well-bred, beautiful, black and white collie on her way..
“Hey Chelsea girl, how are you today. Missed me…hope you've been a good baby to mama today?” she said playfully hugged and stroked her.
“Woof, woof”, replied the dog.
“That’s my girl and if you keep this up all week, you will be winning a trip to the park”, Susan said holding Chelsea’s face in both hands. And with that Chelsea licked her face and gave her a little dance.
“Yeah I know, I am a weakling with good behavior and now if you would excuse me, I’m famished”, Susan added laughing out loud. Just then her Ma steps into the kitchen and said, “Sit and I’ll serve your meal. You know, seeing you with that dog one would know that you are going to be a wonderful mother, one day”.
“Oh Mama, you know Chelsea and I have come a long way”, she sighed.
“You know it is the truth”, her mother said as she placed the meal in front of her.
Taking a mouth full, Susan mumble, “Hmmm, this is so tasty mum”.
“I know you will like it”.
“And that remains me; mum, I hope your schedule is free tomorrow because I want to take you all out. It has been a while we went out as a family, don’t you think?” Susan said taking another bite.
“Ok, I wanted to give you the good news on a full stomach but since you are impatience….as usual, I will tell you”, smiled her mother excitedly taking her seat adjacent to her daughter.
“What’s it?” Susan said looking anxious.
“Oh nothing, just that Dick …...well, he just made me a Grandma”, her mother said excitedly.
“Oh Mama, that’s so fantastic!” Susan exclaimed. “But why didn’t you tell me when I called earlier?” Susan stated.
“The call came twenty minutes after you called and beside her labor was a very quick and easy one. Dick said it took less than forty minutes and since you said you will be coming home early, I wanted to break the news to you in person and at home where you will be more relax but I guess not ”, her mother explained
“Still mum, you should have called me. He should have called us to the hospital”.
“Yes I know, but he called at least”.
“But that’s so unfair”.
“Susan, please dear, let’s not make a big fuss out of this, okay? You know your brother, he will not hesitate to call on any of us if need be and you of all people should understand how considerate he is”.
“Okay mum but can we go to the hospital now”?
“Why not, he will be waiting for us anyway, told him you will be back home soon and as soon as I break the news to you, we will be on our way”.
“Okay mum but where is Dora and the little one?”
“In their rooms I guess. That boy is one handful. He was so thrilled when I told him the news, been on the phone with his friend. Your bill is going to double this month, believe me”, her mother smiled adorably.
“And I will trade him to the telecommunication house if we can’t pay”, Susan replied with a laugh. And as the laugh subsided, she stated genuinely, “But you know mum, that I do appreciate all you have and are doing for me with them”, she said reaching out to place her hand on her mum’s who is now sits on the chair closer to her.
“I know dear, I know, but you know I love it…..I should be thanking you for giving me another chance at being a mother again”, replied her mother giving her hand a little squeeze.
“So, when do we go to the hospital to see the newest addition to the family....my niece?”
“…and nephew, Dick gave us twins for a start”.
“Oh! Gosh Dick really outdid himself this time”, Susan said looking dumbstruck.
“So what do you say we go see the new additions to the family?” Mrs. Billy said beaming with joy.
“You need not ask. How about those two, aren’t they coming?”
“Nope, they’ve gone to see her besides I don’t think the best time to call for a family reunion at the hospital is at this time”.
“Okay, I would freshen up and be ready in 30minutes”.
“15minutes”.
“20minutes”.
“Okay, 20minutes”, her mum agreed loving it when they negotiate things especially time.
