The Long Way Home by Phoenix Hays

Author:Phoenix Hays [Hays, Phoenix]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781733778008
Publisher: Phoenix Hays
Published: 2019-03-27T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 36

Ayrin followed Joe through two large doors and into Duke’s private dining room. It might have been a large corporate conference room at one time, but now they found themselves looking at the extravagant decorations lining the walls. Beautiful paintings of the Wright brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, the Blue Angels flying in formation, a shuttle launching, and a portion of Earth from space adorned the room’s walls. Between the paintings hung fancy trim and color coordinated panels. An oversized dark wood table stretched the length of the room while several smaller tables were positioned in the corners. High backed chairs made of the same wood were placed evenly around the large dining table. Waiting in front of each chair sat a folded napkin in the shape of a fan next to a single white plate flanked by silverware. Three centerpieces consisting of a ring of purple and pink flowers surrounding a leafless tree were placed at even intervals in the middle of the table. In place of leaves, crystal votives held white candles that cast a flickering light onto the white runner covering the middle of the table. The middle centerpiece was placed directly below a chandelier that had similar votive lights.

“Victor, this is too much,” Mary said.

The man squeezed his wife’s hand and stepped forward as he let go of it.

Duke reached out, gripped Victor’s hand, shook it and smiled. “Thank you so much for joining us!” He made a wide welcoming sweeping motion with his arms. He turned to Mary. “It’s a pleasure to see you again, Mrs. Bayham. Your husband has been doing great things for our efforts. I would like to introduce you to the Directors here at Space Vision.”

Duke gestured to each person around the table as he named them.

“This is Ms. Victoria Clark, Mr. Clarence Johnston, Ms. Miyako Chan, and Mr. Sanjeed Burman.”

“Hello,” Mary said to them and turned to Duke. “Thank you for inviting us.” She looked around the room and fidgeted with her hands.

“Please have a seat and make yourself at home,” Duke said. He gestured at the chairs in front of them. He smiled over to where Joe and Ayrin were standing.

The four were seated as the door to the room opened. Duke turned to greet a familiar face.

“Patrick! Welcome, my old friend.”

Patrick shook Duke’s hand and acknowledged the Bayhams. “I’m sorry if I’m late-“

“Nonsense!” the CEO interrupted. “You’re right on time. Please have a seat.”

Duke moved to the head of the table while Patrick settled into a chair across from the Bayhams.

The doors at the far end of the hall opened, and a group of five waiters wearing white shirts and black bowties entered the room as they carried covered bowls. They deftly placed a bowl in front of each person at the table and lifted the covers off. Steam rolled up into the air from the yellow soup in each bowl.

“What is this?” Joe asked.

Duke’s jaw dropped a little as he tilted his head to the side and arched his eyebrows.

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