Resignation

After sending the Village Chief home, Xavier looks at their house that is ruined by the storm. There are water puddles everywhere and glass wares on the floor.

If his father is here, he will be furious.

The old man like cleanliness and orderliness after all.

He sighs and clean the house. Just removing the water puddles and picking up the wares that are all over the place.

He takes his father's things. As he passed by the large strange door. He smiles.

This door is a door that leads to nothing.

It is only attach to the wall and not an actual door. But this is very precious to his father.

One time, he naughtily scribbles on it and his father hit his bottom and let him starve for a night.

Next morning, he was given a huge breakfast though.

But it was then gave him the impression that this door is really special.

"Maybe it's an antique." He has a pair share of delaing with rich people and one of those people's hobby is collecting seemingly meaningless antiques that holds value only to those who cares but the price are all mind blowing.

Thinking of that he knocks on it.

After a while he felt silly and went back to the hospital.

"Resigning? I gave you time to think about my proposal for you to work abroad. Why did it ends up you asking to resign?"

The market head frowns.

Xavier shakes his head.

"Sir, my father is in a coma. I don't know when will he wakes up. I...I only have one relative Sir. And my father needs me now."

"What will you do with the hospital bill when it takes too long to recover? How are you going to survive?"

"Sir, you know about my other businesses and money earning possession. And I saved enough for us to survive....I wish."

"This is why it is too hard when someone is too capable." The marketing head said.

"I can't easily replaced you. Help Thomas to familiarize himself to your job before you leave and I will sign your handsome separation pay."

A bright smile with a bit of trembling appear to his face.

This is his boss trying to help him in every little way he can and it is very meaningful to him.

Tears wants to escape but the marketing head pat his head.

"I know how you love your father. I am not saying this with empty flattery but I will really have a huge problem without you in my team."

"I'm sorry Sir. And thank you. I was just a fresh graduate. Everything I have now, I owe it to you and your guidance."

"Shhh..Enough with that. You know I treat you like my extended son."

"Thank you Sir."

"It is fine. It is the company who will pay you for all your hardwork anyways. You are worth every single coin."

"You flatter me too much Sir."

"Xavier, if you want to go back..You can go back. Remember that you are my ace."

Xavier chuckles as he wipes the tears in his eyes.

After a week, he pats Thomas.

"This is all yours now. If you have problems and question do not hesitate to ask the boss. Do not be afraid, he will guide you and support you. Also, there is commission rivalry against branches but it doesn't mean we are in competition. Do not be blinded by money and ruined the bond we have okay? Not only will the store will suffer our company brand will be tainted. Petty money is nothing if you become successful. Jennifer is a capable colleague. If you want to do promotion you should also ask her for support."

"Sir, I am really overwhelmed by all of these. I don't think I can do what you do."

Thomas blushes.

He sighs and pat his shoulder.

"At first everything will be hard. That is alright, if you go home one night feeling so angry and frustrated but can't release that frustration then you are doing it right and that phase will eventually be over. The boss and I believe in you. Believe in yourself."

"Thank you Sir. I..I hope your father will wake up soon."

The smile in Xavier lips slowly wither.

"I wish that too."

It's been a whole week since his father is in coma.

Everyday he wishes for a miracle.

Jennifer stops him from the door.

Xavier is carrying all his stuffs today.

He stares at her red eyes.

"Are you really leaving?"

She asked.

"It's been a week since you knew I am." He chuckles.

"Help Thomas a bit will you, partner."

Jennifer sniffs.

"I...I want to say this to you....for the longest time."

Xavier stares at this woman who always find trouble for him everyday.

"I like you Xavier Austin!"

She shouted as she stares at him hopefully.

Since he is already leaving Xavier also want to confess.

"I am gay."

Xavier left the building with a sour smile.

Jennifer hits his cheek heavily.

It really is painful.

Why is it okay if woman punch you but it is a disgrace when men punch a woman?

"I didn't do anything to her. That woman is crazy!" He said grumbling as he put his things to his car.

His phone rings and he answered it seeing it was from the village chief.

"Your father wakes up!"

Xavier is so excited he bump his head to the ceiling of his car. But instead of getting angry he is delighted to learn he is not dreaming.

"I will soon be there." He said excitedly.

He sits on the car feeling jittery but then calm himself down.

He needs a presence of mind in driving for himself and for the other people on the road.

As responsible as he was. His driving a little bit faster than usual.

When he arrive in his father's room he saw his father is awake and able to respond to the doctor with a nod.

He kneels and cry so loud that his father is so embarrassed because of him.