Chapter 267
Jonathan’s POV
Rollings Designs – A few days later
As I entered, everyone came over greeting me.
Though I still didn’t remember everything, the building did feel familiar to me.
The employees greeted me, making me realize how much they all missed me.
Some faces I was able to recognize, but the newer one’s, I had a little problem with.
For some odd reason, I was feeling a little detached from the once daily life.
I walked into my office and sat behind my desk.
Documents related to Rollings Designs were set in the side, waiting for me to review.
I took the first few and completed them in no time.
Though my memories were fragments, business…was in my blood.
I began reviewing the files to evaluate what the situation was behind me.
As each file was completed, I realized my staff were perfect.
Just then my gaze fell on the photo frame that was covered by the files stack.
“Veronica?” I said as I picked the photo frame.
I opened the back out of intuition.
My love is finally mine on 29.05.2019
Janet was with a young boy.
Again I opened the back.
My angels.
“No photo of Adrian and Imelda p>
My gaze stopped on Janet.
I clearly remembered those seven years I would not let her call me Dad.
How awful I used to feel when she used to call me Mr Rollings.
Now she’s an adult p>
Even though she had grown, I still owed her far too much.
“Janet, I didn’t protect you properly when you were a little girl p>
“But I swear I won’t let anyone harm you ever again p>
“You’ve always been a xerox copy of me p>
“I always knew you would make a name of your own one day, and you have p>
Then I recalled Adrian.
I did remember adopting him, and the records confirmed that, but I also found out, I pulled them back.
And now Adrian is called Adrian Staf, and is Daniel’s son.
Though Adrian has grown into a fine young man and is taking care of Harmon Designs as well, I still see him as a young seven-year old.
But for some odd reason, the closeness I felt for Janet…was missing with Adrian.
“Ah, Dad,” I could hear the hesitation in his voice as he called me.
“Dad, actually I haven’t called you Dad since Aunt Veronica left us back then p>
I gave a confused look.
“Oh, sorry I was told to not mention Aunt Veronica to you p>
I glanced at the photo of Veronica, then Janet, then at Adrian.
“Adrian,” I said.
“I may have forgotten, but you both are my children and I will always be your father p>
“Do you remember anything?” He said as he glanced at Veronica’s photo.
“No, they’re still fragments p>
“I’m still joining them, but you all are there to help me, aren’t you p>
“Of course we are p>
There was a time I used to feel guilty over the difference I gave to Adrian and Janet, but there were still things that mattered more.
“Dad, do you really don’t remember anything about me or Janet p>
“I mean after the seven years p>
“You remember me as the seven year old p>
“You really don’t remember what happened after that?” he said, glancing at the young boy beside Janet.
I could see disappointment on his face, even though he was trying to hide it from me.
Pain was written all over his face.
I reached out towards him.
“Adrian,” I said.
“It wasn’t a choice to forget you all p>
“I know Dad p>
I studied his face as I was trying to connect the small seven year old to the young man sitting before me.
Even today I felt responsible towards him even though lots had changed over the years.
“Adrian, what do you think about Rollings Designs p>
“What?” he asked, confused.
“I don’t understand what you mean p>
“Well as my son, eventually you will take over along with Janet p>
“Won’t you p>
“Dad,” he said.
“Janet has almost completed her bachelor’s business administration, and she already has made her own name in the arts world p>
“Dad, Janet is truly the right one to be your heir p>
“And I am the managing trainee and the acting vice president of Harmon Designs p>
“I already have lots on my plate p>
“And Dad is also grooming me to take over Daniel Studio p>
“Dad, you won’t ask about why my name is Staf and not Rollings anymore p>
“I’ve lost my memory p>
“But there are things I want to find out on my own p>
“I want to remember things naturally, not be told about them p>
“Hello,” I said on the phone.
“Could you please bring me the legal succession records p>
“Dad! I don’t think you should check those yet,” I could see worry on his face.
“It’s alright, I myself made them p>
I said as I opened the file.
Two lines stood out:
Janet Rollings and Joshua Rollings will take over after Jonathan Rollings retires. Janet will handle all matters until Joshua is of legal age.
I had personally written the succession details.
“Janet is in the succession line and so is…Joshua Rollings p>
“Dad, that’s Joshua,” he said, pointing to the young boy beside Janet.
“He’s your son, real son.” he emphasized.
“Oh, Imelda didn’t tell me anything p>
“Dad! You had Joshua with Aunt Veronica, and Janet as well p>
“Veronica?” I said.
“The server p>
“Yes, your caretaker,” I could see how hard it as for him to say that.
I closed the file as he lowered his face and I smiled as I was proud of him.
I already knew the council and River representative already had a debate regarding who would take over Rollings Designs, now that I was unable to.
But I was determined as well as to not allow anyone to choose who would lead Rollings Designs for me.
“Mr Rollings,” my assistant said as he came inside.
“The council has made a decision regarding who was to take over behind you p>
“Since you’re back, do I inform them p>
“My memory may be damaged, but I am still responsible for the company I stood from ground zero, and definitely for my family p>
“I don’t need any council to decide that for me p>
“Looks like it’s time to let everyone know Jonathan Rollings is back p>
“You know the drill,” I said, smiling at my assistant.
Grand Del Hotel – the next day
“Hello, everyone,” I greeted the guests and the social media.
“You all know about the accident I encountered and the fact that p>
I paused for a brief moment.
“I have forgotten the last seven years p>
“And only remember things before two thousand nineteen p>
“Everyone, the council and River representative included are worried about the future of Rollings Designs as now I don’t remember everything p>
I glanced over at Imelda, Adrian, Vance, John and Daniel.
Veronica was seated with Janet.
“Janet is my daughter with Veronica p>
“And Adrian is my son with Imelda p>
Whispers erupted across the hall.
“I know everyone is concerned about the future of the company and this decision must be made carefully p>
“Though I have resumed my position as CEO of Rollings Designs p>
“I still think I should officially announce so such matters don’t become a matter of debate p>
“And I will announce the one who will inherit Rollings Designs when I retire p>
Silence fell in the hall as I said that.