David was silent. If anything happens to him, God will not forgive us, she said and walked away in tears. That evening while Rose fed her father. There was a knock. It was Mr. John, the family lawyer. He walked in, sat down, and said quietly, “So your boys fought today.” Frank sacked all your old staff.
“The company is not safe.” Chief Williams gave a weak smile. “Let them show their true colors,” he said. “I’m still watching.” Just then, loud voices came from downstairs again. “It was Agatha and Cynthia. I want to sell that land.” Cynthia shouted, “Why are you keeping it when dad is about to die?” Agatha replied coldly.
Let him die first, then we’ll sell it. Chief Williams heard everything. His heartbeat faster, not from sickness, but from the deep pain of knowing that his wife and daughter didn’t show him love and care, but were just waiting for his death. That night, Rose came into the room with a tray of warm pap.
“Daddy, please eat something,” she whispered. Chief Williams looked at her with tired eyes and said softly. “Thank you, Rose. You are the only one who stayed. She sat beside him and cried silently. If anything happens to you, Daddy, I won’t forgive myself. He touched her hand weakly. The next day, Franks held another meeting at the company. I have a new idea, he said.
We’ll start a luxury fashion line. Clothes, bags, perfumes. I want it big. One worker raised a hand. But, sir, we don’t have that kind of money right now. Franks laughed, “Then borrow.” I said, “Do it. It’s still my father’s company.” When David heard about the risky project, he was furious. He left the office immediately and rushed home.
He entered his father’s room and saw Rose holding their father’s hand. “Rose, give us a minute,” he said. “No,” she replied. “Whatever you want to say, say it here.” David looked at their father, lying weak and quiet. Dad, Franks is ruining everything. Chief Williams opened his tired eyes, looked at David, then turned his face away without a word because he was still pretending, still watching, still keeping his secret.
Days passed. Old man Williams kept pretending to be weak and very sick. Still lying on the same bed in his quiet room. Rose stayed with him, always feeding him, cleaning his body, and telling him stories. But outside that room, things were getting worse. One morning, David sat on the balcony looking very angry. He had just returned from the company and was thinking deeply.
So Franks thinks he can take over everything and waste all our father worked for. I won’t fold my hands anymore. The next day, David dressed up and went to one of their father’s biggest luxury hotels in the city, Sunray Grand Hotel. The manager, Mr. Felix, was surprised to see him. Good afternoon, sir. The manager said, standing up from his desk.
I came to tell you that this hotel is for sale, David said bluntly. What? Mr. Felix gasped. So, with due respect, this is one of the best hotels your father built. He was so proud of this place. Please don’t sell it. This hotel means so much to him. David’s face changed. Are you questioning me in my father’s property? You must be joking.
If you try to stop me again, I’ll sack you myself. Mr. Felix bowed his head. I’m sorry, sir. But he was not at peace. As soon as David left, he picked up his phone and called the family lawyer. Mr. John, “Hello, sir. David wants to sell the hotel.” He said quietly, “It doesn’t feel right. Chief is still alive.” “Don’t worry,” Mr. John replied.
