“You know I can’t leave Dad right now - not now - especially whilst the buyout is still taking place. There is so much to do, and I committed to him with this purchase. He has no mind for business as you know.”
“Well he must have a pretty bloody good mind to secure the deal he’s just won” Calvin snapped.
His reaction was now a mixture of rejection and jealousy - wishing hard he could turn the clocks back and vacate the lot of them.
“Calvin I am not really sure what you are thinking when you ask me to go with you. Do you mean a holiday somewhere … or, something more permanent … another employment?”
The problem was that he had absolutely no idea, no prospects. He was free however, for the first time in his life, with all the liberties a wealth like his could bring. But somehow it did not feel true or possible. He felt more constrained than ever - it was stifling to be this rich, and unemployed.
Without realizing Charley read his thoughts.
“But you are not without a job, in point of fact dear scientist, your contract states that you are bound to this company for a full year more with the changeovers to … you know … to show us the ropes?” her voice softened - clearly he was not handling this well.
“Of course” he said, taking a deep breath. The manacles of familiar routine returned, and Calvin relaxed.
“Good, then that will give us time together”, he added picking up her hand again, pressing his thumb into her palm.
For some reason Charley did not like this, although she did not know why.
She looked behind her to see Robyn having just entered the courtyard watching them.
“I did not want to interrupt” she said rather nervously. “But it seems we have a problem in building C and Mr Black asked me to get the both of you right away.”
-Gabriel Brunsdon, AZLANDER: NEVER ENDINGS: Second Chances
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