Beneath Her Silver-Streak

ge's

the wall clock read

d gathered and darkened, giving

ough trees, grasses, and flowers, making them sway in differ

thunder was heard and was

ng before me in the boardroom. Their co

their faces. And the smell of the

t say?" I asked,

espo

he window to sit at

said, rubbing my templ

ice, the CFO ma

ed. The bid for the Southland...w-we've lost it. And the hotel expansion

ly, scanning round the room, as i

throat nervousl

ers...they want a meeting. And as for the Feds...well...u

the room once more. Yo

ir. "All of these, happening so sudden

t, heads hung low,

be responsible for all of these

wer and influence, oftentimes than not had enemies. Still,

lt pe

months ago, everything took a downt

om up here overlooked the magnificence of the city. I stared at nothing

able–spanning across construction, av

ound up, with my blood, sweat, and tears

ver my chest swaying lightly. My assistant quickly rus

ong. I couldn't risk looking weak

e now," I said, "

d up their things, bowed respe

r you to take your

huc

o a dead man?" I said, gesturing to myse

ou. I believe in you and your legacy. But your health is important and that should come first. So please, take your p

ged at the corner of my

s,

ying the right things at the right time. Making you

d words, sir. I will co

d gulped it down. Then I set the empty glass do

me more water,

ough for me. Tu

s s

As soon as he did, the news that came up

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to another station w

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ther: SCANDALOUS

making a spectacle of one's name!" I sai

off the TV, afraid

towards the window

e threatening storm–a reflection of the internal t

ot just to my legacy lying in ruins, but of

, lost in thought, till I felt

ed. Su

, when did y

minutes ago

dn't you tell me thing

idn't want to bother you about thi

me off

good is a family if we don't share in the burdens w

rstand that I had to give room for your dre

stakable glint of concern. "This is too much for you to handle alone. The condit

ou, son. I worry about your f

urce for help if that's what it'll

I said, looking straight into