“Oh, that makes sense,” I admitted. “How would I be aware if he’s left?”
“Leave that to me,” she said. “A mother has hawk-like eyes, remember?”
I sighed. “I’ll be counting on you then.”
“Make me proud, Blake,” she said.
Nick
“I should come over there,” I asked. “Can’t I just communicate with Aisha from here? Isn’t there any way to let her know it’s me?”
“I’m afraid not,” Matilda sighed. “It’s the only way, and you have to be a little faster in trying to take back your company.”
“Why’s that?”
“I’m not sure, but Blake has been talking about plans to improve the company’s reputation, and with the way things have been going lately, I can tell that whatever plans he has in mind, he is fairly confident that this would work out,” she informed. “Call it a hunch or anything, but I’m beginning to think that whatever he has planned would actually work.”
“I see,” I sighed, then turned to Aria and then back to the phone. “I’m not comfortable leaving Myrtle beach. I don’t know how much Blake knows about me. I don’t know how much Hunter has told him.”
“Trust me, Nick,” Matilda said. “The only way things can work out is if you can come over and make the necessary moves to ensure nothing worse happens.”
I couldn’t say anything.
“Just think about it, okay?” she said. “You can reach me on this number when you’ve made up your mind.”
“Thanks, Matilda,” I said. “This really helps.”
“I’m just glad you’re back,” she said. I could hear the smile in her voice. “Just let me know whatever your decision is.”
“I will.”
She ended the call, and I let out a sigh.
“What did she say?” Aria asked. “You look a little worried.”
“Well, it’s good news,” I said. “Her name’s Matilda. I’m still having issues with my memory as it’s clashing with my current ones. I think she was my receptionist or secretary, but I know she’s a good person.”
“So she can help?”
“Yes, she can. She even knows Aisha,” I informed.
“Then that’s good then,” Aria perked up. “But judging by your face, isn’t this good news?”
“Well, it is. It’s great news even,” I said. “Aisha is one of the shareholders at the company.”
“A shareholder? She’s a member of the board?” she asked.
“Well, not exactly. My father placed a different set of people in charge of the company,” I explained. “Blake has power over board members, but none over the shareholders.”
“Wow, that’s a little more security than intended don’t you think?” she asked.
“Well, I’m grateful the structure exists,” I sighed. “It makes things easier for a takeover.”
“If that seems to be the case, why aren’t you excited about it?” she asked.
“Well, it would mean me leaving Myrtle Beach to see Aisha,” I said.
“Then go,” she replied.