The Price Of Passion

It felt like there was something wonderful in the air, ah yes, the sweet smell of success. All through Damien's life he never knew failure, never had any alliance with it.

Ok, maybe there was a little obstacle and difficulty here and there, but he always made sure to overcome it by any means necessary.

He made sure that in his life there was no room for failure, not even a slight crack in the door.

So as he stood there with a huge grin plastered on his face, shaking hands with the Governor of California, he just knew that he was on his way to the big leagues.

The reporters surrounded them, witnessing his great accomplishment. Yes, they are all here to mark this day as one of the most memorable days in his career.

This deal he just signed would skyrocket him to the top ten richest men in the world, a dream not even his great grandfather could achieve, and here he was achieving it.

Damien wondered if his great grandfather and grandfather were in heaven looking down at him with a prideful look on their face. He wondered if his parents were watching him run the family's business successfully.

After posing for the cameras, he walked out of the conference room and headed to a secluded part of the building, where his staff were waiting for him.

On opening the door, the sound of champagne popping, and wave of confetti fell on him as a huge shout of congratulations echoed around the room.

He looked at members of his staff, as they all rallied round him to congratulate him. A glass of champagne was passed to him, he held the champagne in his hand as he looked at the members of staff that made his dream come to reality.

He had so much to say, yet he didn't know where to start, instead he just raised his glass of champagne towards them, and said these words:

“I am so grateful for everything you all have done for me. And I look forward to working with you all in the future, cheers!

Cheers! They all chorused after him.

Damien downed the drink at a go. His trusted adviser, Philip Lecox, came to meet him and patted him at his back.

“Congrats on finally sealing the deal.”

Damien shrugged. “It was no biggie,” he said nonchalantly, but Philip knew that it was as a matter of fact a biggie.

He knew how much time and effort Damien put into trying to make this deal pull through, but him playing it off like it was nothing, was Damien's way of saying that he shouldn't bother himself, since he already got it.

“Is that so. Anyways I have rented out a club in Malibu for you to throw a celebration party, and you can't say no.” Philip warned, cause he knew that Damien was not a fan of clubs, parties or any form of social gathering that does not involve his company.

However it seems like Damien was in a party mode today, besides the thought of celebrating this win at home, didn't sound like a good idea to him. “Well it's a good thing you did, cause I was actually planning on going to a club later on today.”

Hearing this surprised Philip, but he said nothing. Damien felt a vibration in the pocket of his pants.

It was his phone ringing, he excused himself and went outside to answer the call.

“Hello?”

“Damien, your father and I just heard the news about your deal. Congratulations.” His mother's sweet cherry voice came through from the other side of the phone.

“Thank you very much mom.”

“You know, your grandfather and your father actually were trying to get that deal, but could never actually seal it. Your father is really proud of you son.”

“Thank you so much, speaking of father, can you give the phone to him, I want to tell him something.”

“Your father just headed out not quite long ago, he said that he was going to the bar to celebrate with his friends.”

“I see, anyways tell him that I said a very big thank you, and I hope he is proud of me.”