The Answer

Man gets a letter and it asks if he wants to take over his uncle's company.

My future plans just went straight out the window. I wished I had not taken that damn phone call. I hated Lawyers, well, some of them. Turning on the desk lamp I reread the papers and the question standing out upon them. Why would anyone want me for anything? Was I really ready to take charge of my Uncle's business?

I remember the last time I saw him in that suit of armor as he brandished the sword, claiming to be a knight of the Round Table. I also remember the tears in my Aunt's eyes as she gave him one last kiss goodbye as they took him away. I would try to do him proud. I signed the papers and sent them back, now I was the CEO of Eldred Inc.

Even though it was still early in the morning and still dark outside, I needed coffee. After making some, I returned to the room I used as my office. In reality, it is barely larger than my Bathroom. But it served my purpose as such. I turned on my computer and searched out Eldred Inc. Honestly, I had no clue as to what my Uncle's business was. He never did talk much about it to anyone, even my Aunt. All I knew is that he founded the company as a young man and built it up into an empire.

The website looked familiar to me and as I got more into it I realised most of it I had made. My Uncle had stolen it and used it for his own purpose. I now wondered how legai his empire is and to what extent I would be liable as the new CEO. I needed to have a heart-to-heart talk with Aunt Janet as soon as possible. Maybe even this morning and also that damned lawyer, Mr. Fricks. First thing, before all that happened, I had to map the address.

As I read the bio about the company, it did not say much about what they really did. It is a multi dimensional business. Well, that did not tell me squat. I guess I would find out when I walked through the main doors. Did anyone at the company know what happened to my Uncle? What would I say to them? He went nuts. Maybe Mr. Fricks had an answer. Lawyers always seemed to have one for everything.

I wondered what the CEO is expected to wear for the Office. In the past few years, the only time I wore a suit or even a tie was at funerals or weddings. I decided on a clean pair of dress pants and a white dress shirt. To Hell with a tie..

At precisely 9 A.M. I strolled into the front door of Eldred Inc. The lady at the front desk looked me over all the way from the door up to her desk. She looked over her glasses which had slipped down to ride the tip of her nose.."May I help you?"