The same morning, Jake, coming from his bedroom, climbed down the stairs in a more accelerated pace than usual. He had just showered, and was clean cut and shaved, and wore a new suit from his favorite designer. He had also put on one of his favorite fragrances and was feeling extremely confident.
He swaggered into his dining room where Selena had already served his breakfast for him at the table. Wasting no time, he sat down and ate an English breakfast, which he had requested from Selena the previous night. He quickly finished his breakfast and went to Secusol's headquarters.
"Good morning Mr. Waters," his secretary said as he walked out the elevator.
"Morning Alicia. How are you today?"
Jake responded and continued walking to his office. Alicia was surprised, but managed to reply him.
"I'm fine, thank you."
I cannot believe this. He actually spoke my name. He hardly ever does that. He must be in a really good mood.
Jake entered his office and sat on his chair. He spun around on it so that he sat facing the window. He contemplated his plan as he stared into the sky, with arms folded.
His tranquil time was brought to an end by the ringing of his office telephone. He spun back round and answered it.
"Hello."
"Sir, there is a Mr. Rogers here to see you. Shall I let him through?"
"Danny? Yes, let him through,"
He checked his watch.
Ten o'clock. Right on time.
Jake had opened the door already from his desk so Danny just walked in and closed the door behind him.
"Danny. Welcome, my man," Jake said as Danny walked to his desk.
"Jake Waters, the mighty. It's always good to see you."
"Grab a bottle of whiskey, two glasses and some ice from the mini-bar, will you? I've got a job for you."
Danny stopped by the mini-bar and took the whiskey, two glasses and ice, and then placed them on Jake's desk. He threw some ice blocks into both glasses and poured the whiskey.
"And what might this job be, Jake?"
He handed Jake a glass.
Jake looked over Danny's shoulder.
"I thought I heard a noise by the door."
He shook his head and then took the whiskey and sipped it, before going on to speak.
"It's a big one and it's delicate even if I say it myself, but I can't go through the details with you here and now. I've got a busy day ahead of me. We can talk tomorrow, at my holiday house. I'm hosting a party, you know, celebrating the BuyNow deal. Nothing big, just a few trusted employees and some close friends, you know. So I'm going to need some personal security services, if you know what I mean."
"Oh yes, I understand. Well, don't worry. I'll be there with my guys."
Danny sipped his drink.
"Alright then, I don't think there's anything more I would like to say, for now, as my time is limited. If you have no questions then we can bring this meeting to an end. Thank you for your cooperation."
Jake shook hands with Danny.
"No problem. Consider it done," Danny said.
Danny swigged the remainder of his drink and went out of Jake's office. He just nodded to Alicia as he went past her, went into the elevator and left the building.
Soon after, Jake walked out of his office and stopped by Alicia's desk to speak with her.
"Alicia."
"Yes, Mr. Waters," she said.
"Remember that party I told you I might host?"
"Yes sir, for celebrating the BuyNow deal."
"Yes. I've decided to host it, so send out invites to the management team and the chief programmers. You are also invited, and feel free to bring a partner."
"Thank you, sir. I'll send them out now."
"Good. I'm going to the boardroom now. The venue and times are on a small note I left in my office, on my desk," Jake said and then left.
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