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Chapter 17 - Caught In the Act.

Act One Scene One

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1pm,

Mateo's pre-contract signing ceremony at Evans-Trans Company.

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Okay!

So before we begin the signing of the contract it is important that i introduce you to some of our staffs seated here with us.

By my right is our team leader Mr Maxwell Wright next to him is our chief operating officer Mr Hill Gilbert, and on my left is our chief information officer Mr Harris Stones.

Unfortunately, our product manager Mrs Emma Ramirez isn't available at the moment but will still introduce you to him some other time.

Gentlemen please meet our contract winner and our new partner Mr Mateo Rodriguez the chief executive officer of ROD automobile.

~Laia

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Everyone applauds Mateo as he stands to talk.

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Wow!

Ladies are gentlemen,

On behalf of my company ROD and the entire team, i say a big thank you to everyone for welcoming me into your company.

Well, as you all can see none of my staff are present with me, and that is because i was not expecting a big contract signing.

Miss Laia really did surprise me here but then i love and appreciate this kind gesture from her, it goes to show how lucky i am to work with her and the rest of you.

Still on that note am assuring you all that Evans-trans will not regret partnering with ROD in future, and my company and i will do our utmost best to ensure that these two companies take over the entire business world.

~Mateo

I think we should proceed with the signing of the contract, Mr Mateo Rodriguez please sign here and here.

~Laia

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Mateo reads the terms of the contract and signs.

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Thank you, Mr Mateo, and congratulations to you once again,

We look forward to achieving bigger and better results with your company.

~Laia

Thank you so much Miss Laia and to everyone of you seated here, like i mentioned earlier my company will not disappoint Evans-Trans company.

To show how honored i am to be awarded this contract, i invite everyone to join me and my company in our grand ceremony at ROD later today.

That being said I will beg to be excused as I take my leave now.

~Mateo

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There is an expression of approval from everyone as Mateo walks out of the room alongside Laia

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So miss Laia,

I hope to see you at the ceremony this evening, I'm looking forward to celebrating with you.

~Mateo

And I am always looking forward to spending time together with you.

You should expect to see me Mateo because I will not miss it for anything.

~Laia

So pleasing to hear, I should take my leave now else I might be tempted to kiss you.

See you tonight Bella.

~Mateo

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They both share a smile, and Mateo gives Laia a wink before leaving.

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Act One scene Two

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8pm,

At ROD Mateo is in a deep business confab with his guests but soon gets distracted by Laia's presence.

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Good evening Bella.

I was beginning to feel a little sad about your lateness, thank goodness you finally came.

~Mateo

Is that your way of saying that you missed me? Or are words failing you?

~Laia

Well! I cannot argue about how happy i am whenever am around you, especially when i get to touch your face and kiss your lips.

~Mateo

Wow! Is that an invitation for a romance moment? Mr Mateo Rodriguez!

Because it seems to me as thou you want to be laid here and now.

~Laia

And there is absolutely nothing wrong with two consenting adults having a little fun, or do you have any issues with that?

~Mateo

But,.. but your guests, what would you tell them?

~Laia

And who says I need to tell them anything, they are so busy with the foods and drinks, they won't even notice my absence baby.

I suggest we get some privacy in my office so we can talk more freely.

~Mateo

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Mateo and Laia walk away from the crowd.

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Boss!

May I talk to you in private? It's very important.

~Jorge

Ladies and gentlemen please excuse me, I need to attend to something important.

~Antonio

___________________________

They both make their way to a calm corner.

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So what do you have for me, Jorge?

You said it is important.

~Antonio

Yes, I said so boss.

I am unable to get to our boss, i got a call from one of our informants and it seems we might a little trouble getting a deal with LADDES company.

~Jorge

What? Why? I thought you had everything in check? So what's this trouble you are talking about?

~Antonio

I thought so too boss, but you know we are up against tougher competitors. Besides boss has not made any major comments on this deal, his being so focused on Trans-Evans company.

~Jorge

Now I want you to gather every necessary information you can about this deal, everything I mean.

Meanwhile, I will notify the boss of this update but I need to find him first.

~Antonio

Yes boss,

I will do just as you say.

~Jorge

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Antonio turns to walk away but collides with Esmeralda who looks anxious.

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Oh! Wow!

Good evening to you beautiful lady Esmeralda.

Please pardon my careless movement, I hope you are okay.

~Antonio

Yes, I am Antonio.

Umm! I haven't seen my husband anywhere, Do you know where he could be?

~Esmeralda

Well my lady I was about to ask you what you are doing here at the office this late, but with your question I think i don't need to ask anymore.

~Antonio

I have ringing his phone but he hasn't answered my calls, so i decided to check on him to know if his fine.

But tell me Antonio, what is this celebration all about?

~Esmeralda

Wow! I'm surprised my lady isn't aware of the big news.

We won the contract, i mean ROD automobile got awarded the contract at last all thanks to your husband.

~Antonio

Oh! Really?

This is such great news.

Forgive my shock but I haven't been in touch with the company's affairs for a while now.

~Esmeralda

You need not apologize my lady I understand.

Actually i was about going in search for your husband before meeting you, let me just continue with that.

If you don't mind I will leave now.

~Antonio

Yes! You may please.

Meanwhile, I will go say hello to some familiar faces here.

~Esmeralda

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Esmeralda walks up to a few guests

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Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I hope you're enjoying your evening.

~Esmeralda

Oh! Good evening beautiful lady Esmeralda.

Wow! I and Mateo had talked about you some minutes ago, how are you?

~ Female Guest

I am very good, and I can see you are too.

I believe you all are enjoying yourself tonight.

~Esmeralda

Yes we are. But its been a while we saw your husband Mateo around after he walked away with that gorgeous lady.

~Female Guest

He left with a guest?

Please which direction did they go because I have been looking for him too.

~Esmeralda

Oh! Really!

I only saw them head that direction, I hope everything is okay?

~Female Guest

Yes! Everything is okay.

Thanks for your concern but I have to go now, take care.

~Esmeralda

_______________________________

Esmeralda heads towards Mateo's office and just as she gets closer she hears someone mourning and screaming Mateo's name, she tiptoe through the hallway till she gets to Mateo's office and get sight of Mateo making out with Laia on the couch.

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Act One Scene One

🎬

__________________________

1pm,

Mateo's pre-contract signing ceremony at the Evans-Trans company.

____________________________

Okay!

So before we begin the signing of the contract it is important that i introduce you to some of our staffs seated here with us.

By my right is our team leader Mr Maxwell Wright next to him is our chief operating officer Mr Hill Gilbert, and on my left is our chief information officer Mr Harris Stones.

Unfortunately, our product manager Mrs Emma Ramirez isn't available at the moment but will still introduce you to him some other time.

Gentlemen please meet our contract winner and our new partner Mr Mateo Rodriguez the chief executive officer of ROD automobile.

~Laia

____________________________

Everyone applauds Mateo as he stands to talk.

_____________________________

Wow!

Ladies are gentlemen,

On behalf of my company ROD and the entire team i say a big thank you to everyone for welcoming me into your company.

Well, as you all can see non of my staffs are present with me, and that is because i was not expecting a big contract signing.

Miss Laia really did surprise me here but then i love and appreciate this kind gesture from her, it goes to show how lucky i am to work with her and the rest of you.

Still on that note am assuring you all that Evans-trans will not regret partnering with ROD in future, and my company and i will do our utmost best to ensure that these two companies take over the entire business world.

~Mateo

I think we should proceed with the signing of the contract, Mr Mateo Rodriguez please sign here and here.

~Laia

________________________

Mateo reads the terms of the contract and signs.

____________________________

Thank you, Mr Mateo, and congratulations to you once again,

We look forward to achieving bigger and better results with your company.

~Laia

Thank you so much Miss Laia and to everyone of you seated here, like I mentioned earlier my company will not disappoint Evans-Trans company.

To show how honored i am to be awarded this contract, i invite everyone to join me and my company in our grand ceremony at ROD later today.

That being said I will beg to be excused as I take my leave now.

~Mateo

_____________________________

There is an expression of approval from everyone as Mateo walks out of the room alongside Laia

____________________________

So miss Laia,

I hope to see you at the ceremony this evening, I'm looking forward to celebrating with you actually.

~Mateo

And I am always looking forward to spending time together with you.

You should expect to see me Mateo because I will not miss it for anything.

~Laia

So pleasing to hear, I should take my leave now else I might be tempted to kiss you.

See you tonight Bella.

~Mateo

_____________________________

They both share a smile, and Mateo gives Laia a wink before leaving.

____________________________

Act One scene Two

🎬

____________________________

8pm,

At ROD Mateo is in a deep business confab with his guests but soon gets distracted by Laia's presence.

_____________________________

Good evening Bella.

I was beginning to feel a little sad about your lateness, thank goodness you finally came.

~Mateo

Is that your way of saying that you missed me? Or are words failing you?

~Laia

Well! I cannot argue about how happy i am whenever am around you, especially when i get to touch your face and kiss your lips.

~Mateo

Wow! Is that an invitation for a romance moment? Mr Mateo Rodriguez!

Because it seems to me as thou you want to be laid here and now.

~Laia

And there is absolutely nothing wrong with two consenting adults having a little fun, or do you have any issues with that?

~Mateo

But,.. but your guests, what would you tell them?

~Laia

And who says I need to tell them anything, they are so busy with the foods and drinks, they won't even notice my absence baby.

I suggest we get some privacy in my office so we can talk more freely.

~Mateo

_________________________________

Mateo and Laia walk away from the crowd.

_________________________________

Boss!

May I talk to you in private? It's very important.

~Jorge

Ladies and gentlemen please excuse me, I need to attend to something important.

~Antonio

___________________________

They both make their way to a calm corner.

_____________________________

So what do you have for me, Jorge?

You said it is important.

~Antonio

Yes, I said so boss.

I am unable to get to our boss, i got a call from one of our informants and it seems we might a little trouble getting a deal with LADDES company.

~Jorge

What? Why? I thought you had everything in check? So what's this trouble you are talking about?

~Antonio

I thought so too boss, but you know we are up against tougher competitors. Besides boss has not made any major comments on this deal, his being so focused on Trans-Evans company.

~Jorge

Now I want you to gather every necessary information you can about this deal, everything I mean.

Meanwhile, I will notify the boss of this update but I need to find him first.

~Antonio

Yes boss,

I will do just as you say.

~Jorge

_____________________________

Antonio turns to walk away but collides with Esmeralda who looks anxious.

_______________________

Oh! Wow!

Good evening to you beautiful lady Esmeralda.

Please pardon my careless movement, I hope you are okay.

~Antonio

Yes, I am Antonio.

Umm! I haven't seen my husband anywhere, Do you know where he could be?

~Esmeralda

Well my lady I was about to ask you what you are doing here at the office this late, but with your question i think i don't need to ask anymore.

~Antonio

I have ringing his phone but he hasn't answered my calls, so i decided to check on him to know if his fine.

But tell me Antonio, what is this celebration all about?

~Esmeralda

Wow! I'm surprised my lady isn't aware of the big news.

We won the contract, i mean ROD automobile got awarded the contract at last all thanks to your husband.

~Antonio

Oh! Really?

This is such great news.

Forgive my shock but I haven't been in touch with the company's affairs for a while now.

~Esmeralda

You need not apologize my lady I understand.

Actually i was about going in search for your husband before meeting you, let me just continue with that.

If you don't mind I will leave now.

~Antonio

Yes! You may please.

Meanwhile, I will go say hello to some familiar faces here.

~Esmeralda

________________________

Esmeralda walks up to a few guests

_______________________

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I hope you're enjoying your evening.

~Esmeralda

Oh! Good evening beautiful lady Esmeralda.

Wow! I and Mateo had talked about you some minutes ago, how are you?

~ Female Guest

I am very good, and I can see you are too.

I believe you all are enjoying yourself tonight.

~Esmeralda

Yes we are. But its been a while we saw your husband Mateo around after he walked away with that gorgeous lady.

~Female Guest

He left with a guest?

Please which direction did they go because I have been looking for him too.

~Esmeralda

Oh! Really!

I only saw them head that direction, I hope everything is okay?

~Female Guest

Yes! Everything is okay.

Thanks for your concern but I have to go now, take care.

~Esmeralda

_______________________________

Esmeralda heads towards Mateo's office and just as she gets closer she hears someone mourning and screaming Mateo's name, she tiptoe through the hallway till she gets to Mateo's office and get sight of Mateo making out with Laia on the couch.

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