KNOCK!!! KNOCK!!! KNOCK!!!
The soft click of door echoed in the polished, glass-walled office. Kelvin Prescott barely looked up from his desk as his personal assistant: Lila Grant, a poised young woman, approached with a Manila envelope in hand.
LILA GRANT: Excuse me sir, you have mail that was just dropped off.
KELVIN:: keep it with the rest, I'll check it later.
LILA:: uhmmmm...
KELVIN:: What???
LILA:: Uhmm…it's from your family sir!
KELVIN:: Ugh! what do they want now!! Bring it in
Lila proceeds to drop the mail on his table with a practical professionalism that came from years of working for him and hurriedly stumbles out of the office
KELVIN:: WAIT!!!
LILA:: Jolts! Sir?? Anything…else??
KELVIN:: Read the letter!
LILA:: Sir??
KELVIN: last time I checked you weren't deaf
KELVIN:: Right!! My apologies sir
~ Proceeds to walk back to where she had dropped the letter, opens it and read out:
"You are hereby invited to the Prescott family meeting scheduled for Friday at 4:00 p.m. Your presence is required to discuss some important matters! We expect to see you there and Ensure to bring the twins also!
~ your loving mother
Kelvin exhales sharply and glances at his assistant who was still standing by, observing him.
KELVIN: Reschedule any Appointments until next week.
LILA: Immediately sir!
She quickly retreats from the room. But as she leave, she hesitates at the door, glancing back with a subtle look…
LILA: And the twins??
KELVIN: what happened to the twins??
LILA: well it's almost 3 already, Should I alert the driver to go pick them up or you would do so on your way home??
~ Lila Grant and Kelvin Prescott share a complex, layered relationship built on years of unspoken understanding, subtle respect, and deep, mutual attraction, though neither has fully acknowledged it. She has worked for Kelvin Prescott for almost 15 years, she has grown fond of him as he has grown fond of her, she knows him on a deeper level though he can be very arrogant but she sees through that and she has always had his best interest and that of his kids in mind.
When Lila first began working for Kelvin Prescott, she was just another bright-eyed assistant, eager to prove herself in the world of high-powered corporate dealings. Kelvin, even back then, was the sharp, commanding billionaire everyone feared, a man whose presence could silence a room with a single glance. His cold demeanor and ruthless drive made him almost untouchable.
Lila, however, quickly adapted to his formidable expectations and unrelenting standards, never allowing herself to show weakness or vulnerability. She was fiercely competent, catching Kelvin's attention not through flirtation, but through her unwavering professionalism and sharp mind.
In the early years, Lila kept her feelings tightly under wraps, knowing full well that any romantic interest in her boss would be a career-ending move. Kelvin, meanwhile, found in Lila a rare reliable constant someone he could trust with his business matters. She was always there, steady and loyal, even as others came and went from his life. Kelvin's respect for her grew, but his own emotional walls were too thick for him to fully recognize the bond between them.
KELVIN: Uhmm… I guess I'll just pick them on my way home
LILA: I'm sure they would love that Boss!
.......
The sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the quiet streets as Kelvin Prescott pulls up to the gates of the prestigious private school where his twins, Aiden and Elena Prescott attend. The luxury car hummed to a stop, it's sleek lines and tinted windows reflecting the image of the father who lived in a world of status and expectation.
As he steps out of the car, his business suit still immaculate despite a full day of meetings. He caught sight of his children standing near the school entrance, chatting with friends.
Elena was the first to have sighted her father, she was shocked as she shouted "DAD" running to him with her long silky hair swishing behind her as Aiden had now noticed his father too.
Kelvin watched them for a moment, a flicker of something—fondness, affection and love. His relationship with his children has always been remarkable. They were the better part of him, the soft and delicate part of him. He often feels bad about the fact that they don't have a stable family since the Divorcing of him and their mother but he tries to give them the best and try to fill that void.
Aiden, Tall and lean like his father was a reserved being, An introvert although, he possess some of Kelvin traits like being Domineering, firm and protective while Elena a slim and sexy young woman who had taken the Model features of her mother is more outspoken and sweet, Naive but not calm or gentle, she is an extrovert and a talkative.
ELENA: DAD!!, what are you doing here? I wasn't expecting to see you!
Elena hugs her dad tightly causing Kelvin to tilt back a bit due to the force exerted on his body
KELVIN: Well i was on my way home and it just happens to be your closing time too so I decided to stop by
AIDEN: And James??
By this time Aiden has also gotten to the scene
KELVIN: I gave him the day off
AIDEN: I see
KELVIN: Let's go, time is running out!
They get into the car, Aiden sitting next to his father and Elena in the passenger seat as Kelvin drives off heading home….
......….
ELENA: Dad
KELVIN: Yes love??
ELENA: Hope all is well??
KELVIN: All is well, why do you ask?
ELENA: Welllll...first of all you left work on time which is very unlikely and then you said "time is running out"
Why??
Kelvin has always known Elena to be the inquisitive type and so wasn't surprised by her questions, In fact he was expecting it.
KELVIN: Welll…..
ELENA: Whattttttt?????
KELVIN: I got a message from your Grandma, she asked for our presence tomorrow…there's a family gathering
ELENA: Reallyyyyyy??? Yes!!!!!
AIDEN: And school??
ELENA: Who cares about school??
KELVIN: What??
ELENA: Oopss!!… I didn't mean that, it's just that I get to see grandma and grandpa again and Aunty Jane and
Uncle Donovan and Aunty Avery…..
AIDEN: And Jackson your lover??
ELENA: Oh C'mon!!!, I should be the one saying that too, acting like you're not happy you get to see charlotte…
KELVIN: Enough!! That's okay! I see you both have secrets i don't know about, who is charlotte?? Who is Jackson??
AIDEN & ELENA: A FRIEND!!!
KELVIN: Chuckes! I see, well They better be!
I'll call your school and let them know you won't be around from tomorrow being Friday until Tuesday.
ELENA: YES!!!!
AIDEN: when are we leaving??
KELVIN: Tomorrow morning, As early as 7:00 am. So I'll need you guys to pack your things this night so we won't be late tomorrow!
AIDEN: When was the meeting scheduled??
KELVIN: By 4:00 pm
AIDEN: So why are we leaving that early?? It's not like we're using road transportation, it's a two hours flight.
KELVIN: Yes but remember Punctuality is a very important trait for a responsible man, Always have that in mind. We have to go and settle down properly so I can also rest before the meeting.
ELENA: Ice creamm!!!!…
KELVIN: not now Elena…
ELENA: But dad…..I want one, pleaseeee
KELVIN: Elena…
ELENA: pretty pleaseeeee
AIDEN: You should stop dad, we need to get some things in the supermarket also
ELENA: Yes! Yes! I need some sanitary pads and some…
KELVIN: Ugh, God have mercy! Fine
ELENA: Yes!!! As she looks at Aiden and smiled.
.........…
Kelvin pulls over close to the ice cream truck and hands over his credit card to Elena and Aiden as they happily got down to get ice cream and then went to get some chicken wings at the fast food store Closeby as well as whatever they needed at the supermarket
Kelvin sat in the car, the engine humming softly as he waited for the twins to finish their shopping. His thoughts were still lingering on the family meeting invitation, the weight of it pressing on his mind. He barely noticed the time pass as the silence of the car wrapped around him.He looks impatient as he checks the time on his Rolex. His kids are inside, taking too long. With a sigh, he pulls out his phone and dials.
SFX: Phone rings once
LILA:Mr. Prescott?
KELVIN: Call the school. Tell them the kids will be absent tomorrow, we're going on a trip
LILA: Of course. I'll notify them right away...
~ A pause. Kelvin frowns slightly, sensing hesitation.
KELVIN: WHAT??
LILA: (hesitantly) Would you like me to come by… and help the kids pack? I know how—
KELVIN: I don't need help.
LIVA: Righttt….
KELVIN: …but if you're offering, be here in an hour. No delays.
LILA: I'll be there.
Kelvin hangs up without a goodbye. He slides the phone into his coat pocket, jaw tense, sunglasses hiding the flicker of thought behind his eyes.It wasn't until he glanced out the window that something—someone—caught his eye.
Across the street, outside a nearby café, three women stood huddled together, laughing and chatting animatedly. Their voices were light, carefree, the kind of laughter that seemed to come easily in the glow of the fading sunlight. At first, he didn't recognize any of them, but then his gaze locked onto the one at the center of the group: A sexy young woman…
She was laughing, her head thrown back, her dark brown hair cascading over her shoulders in soft waves. Her beauty was undeniable—not the kind that screamed for attention, but the kind that slowly crept up on you. It was in the way she carried herself, effortlessly poised yet approachable. Her eyes sparkled with mischief and warmth, and as she caught the sun, they reflected shades of amber, glowing with a certain fire.
Her features were delicate—high cheekbones, a slender nose, and full lips that curved into a smile with ease. But it was her presence, that rare mix of elegance and down-to-earth charm, that really captivated him. She wore a simple yet flattering dress, a soft pastel color that enhanced her glowing complexion. It wasn't flashy or showy, but somehow, she stood out, even in a crowd.
As she spoke, her laughter rang out again, light and carefree. She was animated, gesturing with her hands as the other two women giggled in response. Her beauty wasn't just in her looks—it was in the way she engaged with the world around her. There was a warmth, an openness that radiated from her, unlike the icy, impersonal world he'd built for himself.
His gaze lingered longer than he meant it to. His chest tightened slightly, an unfamiliar feeling creeping in as he watched her. in this moment, His usual control over his emotions seemed to slip as he watched her laugh with ease, the kind of laughter he hadn't heard in his own life in years.
As the women continued to chat and giggle, Kelvin couldn't help but wonder about her. There was an elegance to her, an undeniable pull, and it was drawing him in despite his best efforts to remain detached.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden sound of the car door opening, and Elena climbed into the backseat, followed by Aiden at the front seat.They both climbed into the car with ice cream in hand,and bags that contains whatever they seemed to have gotten oblivious to their father's momentary distraction.
"Ready to go, Dad?" Aiden asked, barely looking up from his phone.
Kelvin blinked, refocusing on the twins as they settled into the car.
"Yeah," he muttered, his voice sounding more distant than he intended. He started the car, his eyes lingering for just a moment longer on the three young women across the street, before he turned his attention back to the road.
As he pulled away, the image of the unknown lady carefree laughter stayed with him, a curiosity beginning to grow inside him that he hadn't expected. What was it about her that made him feel… unsettled?