The Battlefield is Mine

Amber nodded to the women,shook Ronalds hand then looked to Neal. She took out two papers,a pen and handed them to him.

"Everything is prepared with the accounts waiting on the sign-off,Boss. Everyone is ready to move forward when you give the greenlight." She watched as he finished signing both documents then took them and scanned them with her phone. She then gave him a set of keys and whispered,"Unit 287."

He pocketed the keys and nodded."Shall we go in now?" he said as he offered his arms to Charity and Amber with a flourish accompanied by a broad grin.

They both smiled in return and accepted.As soon as they entered,Neal could tell this was going to be a moment he would truly enjoy. The large receiving room was almost full of various people including staff who were serving drinks at a rapid pace. Everyone turned towards their entry and it almost seemed like time stopped. The myriad of expressions were almost comical in their range,from surprise to curiosity to even fear. The one that he was looking for was there when he saw his stepbrother smile and jump to his feet along with a slightly fuller bodied version of Charity beside him doing the same.

"Neal? Is ...... bubby?" When he grinned and nodded they also ran to embrace as a group while the room quietly exploded in whispers.

To the young man he first spoke,"Nick you look good,bro" and tassled his forever curly hair. He turned slightly to the young lady and also rubbed her long hair,"Ann you look beautiful, hon" bringing her to blush before hugging him again.

Ronald took a seat behind the large,ornate desk to open his briefcase and spoke loudly,"This will be quick so everyone be seated."