100 Days With Mr Romero

NEW YORK CITY:

“He will be here shortly. ” Judy assured the business clients who had just arrived for the meeting.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

She wondered why Gideon hasn’t showed up yet. The guests they were expecting had already graced the seats of the conference hall awaiting Gideon Romero their host.

As Gideon headed to the conference hall, he wondered if he went too far with his mother over the whole Fiona issue. He yelled at her and questioned her motherly role. He felt she provoked him and his outburst was justified. However, Gideon felt bad for screaming at his mother like that and he was bothered what her reaction might turn out to be. She must be disheartened. He thought. He heaved a deep sigh and entered the conference wall.

Meanwhile in Gideon’s office:

Gideon’s mother Catherine Romero fell back on the couch opposite the chair Gideon sat earlier. She was taken aback by Gideon’s retaliation which she didn’t expect. Gideon is so ungrateful she thought.

All Catherine ever wanted is the best for Gideon. She has always wanted him to be this perfect gentleman. She knew she had been strict with him and she is not going back or yielding to his resistance.

When Gideon finished high school years back, Catherine had already outlined a plan for his life. He will go to Harvard, study business management, take over his father’s business and do exploits. Part of her plan was that Gideon will marry Fiona : her sophisticated god daughter.

She noticed that Gideon began swaying from the track she had set for him after he took a loan to establish his business rather than take after his father’s business. Her heart was shattered when she discovered that Gideon was marrying a random girl he had a one night stand with who ended up with a pregnancy. She didn’t wish for Ryan to die and since Emma has vanished, she is determined to fix Gideon’s life and this time for good.

In the conference room:

“I am deeply sorry gentlemen. ” Gideon apologized to the business clients who were already seated in the conference hall.

He pulled a chair and sat in the spot reserved for him placing his both hands on the round table.

“I forgot my file. ” Gideon said after noticing he walked in without it.

He had forgotten the file and left in a hurry after his quarrel with his mother.

“I’ll go get it from your office Sir. ” Judy volunteered and immediately dashed out heading to Gideon’s office.

“Are You okay aunt? ” Fiona asked Gideon’s mother after she noticed how lost in thought and devastated the woman was. Catherine didn’t reply Fiona.

“Don’t you think you were a bit harsh on him? ” Fiona asked Catherine who was looking more pissed than earlier.

“Are You crazy Fiona? ” she retorted in a harsh tone. Fiona noticed she still wasn’t calm.

“You think I am being harsh? ” she fired again at Fiona.

“Aunt calm down. All I am saying is that you are pushing this too far. ” replied Fiona crossing her legs and at the same time flipping her hair.

“Listen Fiona. ” began Catherine facing Fiona and staring directly into her eyes.

“Everything I am doing, I am doing it for you. ”

“So believe me. I know what I am doing. ” concluded Catherine.

“I know aunt but maybe we are doing it the wrong way.” Fiona argued. “I don’t doubt your actions but aunt we might ruin this if we go the wrong way. ” maintained Fiona.

“Listen aunt. ” Fiona continued. “I don’t doubt you but I feel we are going too far. ”

Catherine glared at Fiona and shook her head. Fiona must be a fool she thought. She was certain taking things easy with Gideon will bear no fruits. She will prefer to handle him the gruesome way.

“Don’t worry aunt. I’ve got a plan. ” Fiona told Catherine with a twinkle.

As Judy approached Gideon’s office, she noticed the door to the office was left open. He must have left it open while hurrying to the conference room she thought as she entered into the office. She was shocked to see Catherine. She immediately recognized her as Gideon’s mother who had ridiculed her some time ago. The last time Catherine was in Gideon’s office, Judy remembered how she threatened to leave to Florida for good. What then was she doing here? Judy thought. She looked around and caught a glance at Fiona who was resting on the couch, her thighs were opened like a slut seeking attention. Judy would have asked her who she was but with Gideon’s mother around and the file she needed to get, Judy said nothing.

“Good morning. ” Judy greeted and quickly approached the table to grab the file which was lying on Gideon’s table.

Judy lifted the file and as she turned around to leave, her eyes narrow down on Fiona once again and Fiona glared at her. Catherine sharply noticed Judy’s prying eyes so she seized the opportunity to cause more mischief. She smiled devilishly and approached Judy who was about heading out of the office.

“Judy right? ” Catherine asked even though she clearly remember who Judy is.

“Yes. ” Judy replied.

“Where are my manners? ” Catherine said smirking inwardly. She smiled at Judy and Judy knew it wasn’t genuine.

Catherine wanted to irritate Judy and step on her toes. She hated Judy from the first time she had set eyes on her. As far as Catherine Romero is concerned, Judy and Emma are birds of the same feathers. She believed they are gold diggers hovering around her son’s wealth. Now that Emma is out of the picture, she will ensure she stops at nothing to take Judy out too. She moved closer to Judy who was standing by the door.

“Meet Fiona. ” Catherine said to Judy pointing at Fiona who quickly got up, projected her face and smiled.

Catherine noticed Judy’s discomfort and decided to add more fuel to the fire.

“Fiona is Gideon’s fiancee. ” she said smiling inwardly and jubilating over Judy’s display of shock.