100 Days With Mr Romero

Did Sam just say Natalie? wondered Emma. According to Sam’s revelation last night, Natalie was still in coma so Emma thought how possible it was for Natalie to show up as the chairperson board of directors.

Natalie was directed to a seat kept for her by a staff. She smiled and went to the chosen spot while Sam stared at her as if he had seen a ghost. Emma was lost in thoughts.

Immediately Natalie sat, she placed her file on the table before her. She lifted her eyes up and she twisted her neck rightwards trying to remember where she had seen the person opposite her before.

Sam was seating opposite Natalie and he was the one she was struggling to catch a glimpse of. It’s been twelve years since the deadly incident occurred. They’ve never set eyes on each other since then.

“Sam! ” she screamed finally remembering who he was.

Natalie instantly became terrified and she was shocked to the bone marrow. Before the people in the gathering could ascertain what was going on, Natalie ran out of the meeting as if she was chased by a wild dog.

“Wait Natalie. ” screamed Sam while running after her.

Natalie fastened her steps when she realized Sam was trying to catch up to her. Sam ran the more and managed to grab her from behind.

“Let me go. ” Natalie cried out while struggling to free herself from Sam’s grip.

“Hold on Natalie. Please calm down. ” Sam pleaded.

“Let me go. Please don’t hurt me. ” she begged.

Sam instantly felt as if a spear had pierced right into his chest. It’s been twelve years and Natalie is still scared. Maybe he isn’t the only one having flashes of that event since then he thought then turned Natalie around to face him.

“Please don’t hurt me Sam. ” she pleaded with her hands trembling and her eyes shut.

“Look at me. ” Sam said almost screaming at her.

“Please Natalie look at me. ” he beckoned.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Sam. Her eye lids were shaking likewise her hands.

“I’m so sorry Natalie. ” apologized Sam still holding on to her hands tightly.

“I am deeply sorry for all the agony I put you through. ” he lamented looking directly into her eyes.

“I have since that day been haunted by the hell I unleashed on you. ” he told her

Natalie noticed the tears ganging around his pupils and she knew he meant all he said. Her eyelids were no longer shaking and her hands were no longer trembling. Sam began to let go of her hand.

“Please Natalie don’t run off ever again like that. ” he pleaded almost shedding tears.

“I can’t plead enough. I hurt you. I’m sorry. Forgive me. ” he begged her finally letting go off her hand.

Sam then pulled Natalie to the corner of the building and they spoke extensively.

“Can we please return back to the conference hall now? ” he demanded and she agreed with a nod.

Sam and Natalie walked into the conference room while the people stared in confusion. They were all lost except for Emma who had an insight of what was going on.

“I am very sorry for my silly act a moment ago. ” Natalie apologized to the gathering after carefully sitting down.

“That was so unprofessional of me. ” she admitted looking directly at Sam and Emma noticed.

“Ladies and Gentlemen I assume we are all good. ” concluded Sam.

“Let the meeting officially begin. ” he declared looking back at Natalie.

The people knew there was something fishy but it wasn’t their business so no one asked after all, they conveyed for a business meeting and a lady running out of the conference hall in a strange manner was the least of their concerns except for Emma.

Emma stared at Sam whose attention was fixed on Natalie ever since they walked in. Emma wondered what kind of argument had transpired between them outside. It’s been twelve years since the gruesome encounter and she thought about how quickly they had forgiven each other.

“The head of the board of directors will brief us now. ” Sam’s secretary who was moderating the meeting announced after several branch mangers gave their reports.

“Thank you. ” acknowledged Natalie with a nod.

Emma quickly noticed how slender Natalie looked and how her pointed nose could be easily spotted.

“I just got my appointment letter a month ago as the head of the board of directors. ” she revealed while fondling her pen.

“I see. ” Emma muttered to herself.

“I’m still learning the ropes and I will appreciate it if the heads of all units and parastatals give me all the support I will need. ” stated Natalie while staring at Sam.

Emma could tell her voice was no longer terrified as it was when she called out to Sam earlier after recognizing him.

“Thank You. ” she maintained.

An applause was made by the people. Sam took his eyes off Natalie and immediately fixed it on Emma while Natalie glared at him. Emma didn’t know what to do at that moment. She could feel Natalie’s eyes all over her body.

After several more reports were taken, the accountants from different branches gave their reports as well. Matters from the agenda were thrashed and suggestions were offered. Observations were made too.

Throughout the whole meeting period, Emma kept noticing how Sam and Natalie kept maintaining eye contacts. It got to a point where Emma felt lost.

The meeting ended and the people began to disperse after exchanging pleasantries. Others went to meet Natalie the new head of the board of directors. Emma heard some persons congratulating her on her new appointment.

Emma stood at the corner holding tight to her handbag while patiently waiting for Sam to round off his discussion with one of his associates. Finally, Sam was done and Emma was glad they could leave now. She heaved a sigh of relief and walked towards him.

“You guys stay back we need to talk” came Natalie’s voice right after Sam and Emma were about to walk out of the conference room.