62 Haileys Pen (1/2)

Mr. Phyllis Wayne stood up when he saw the couple coming towards him. He extended his hand,first to the woman probably in her early fifties,then to the man following her,perhaps in his sixties.

”Mr. & Mrs. John Ybañez? ”He smiled as he shook hands with them.

”Mr. Wayne! ” The couple responded almost simultaneously.

They met at Graham's Cafe and Restaurant inside a five star hotel in Warner Robins.One of its glass walls was facing the hotel's garden,giving the restaurant a magnificent ambiance. There were two entrance,one from the hotel's lobby and the second was from the garden. Mr.Wayne chose a table at the corner near the garden entrance.

It was still ten in the morning so the whole place was still absolutely quiet.Mr. Wayne arrived ahead of the couple since he was staying in the same hotel for his two -day stay before he would fly to another country for another business meeting.

”Please,have a seat. ”Mr. Wayne made a gesture to the two who remained standing across him. He could tell that they were just of the same age level.

”Madamme and Mr. Ybañez,I would be so honored toknow what is it that made you decide to fly over here to see me.”

”Mr. Wayne, we also feel honored to have your time over this somewhat 'trivial matter'. I said 'trivial'because our objective is mainly based upon thechildish desire of our daughter.

However 'trivial' or'childish' this may seem to you,we hope that you may understand that as parents, we always value the desires of our children. Most especially,if that desire wouldmatter for a lifetime.”

Mr. Phyllis Wayne held his gaze intently and patienly at her. He was becoming more curious,most especially,when she mentioned about thegreat value she was giving her daughter.

Mr. Wayne suddenly felt guilty. How long had it been since he last called his children?How long had it been since they had a dinner together? When was the last special occasion they were gathered together as a family? Who among his two children he last celebrated a birthday with?

He could not even remember. But these two spent a great amount to see him just because of a daughter's desire?

”Go ahead,Mrs. Ybañez, I am listening.”

”Mr. Wayne,before I would tell you what is it that my daughter wishes, allow us first to discuss aboutsomething we could offer in

return. ” Madamme Ybañez then turned to her husband and beckoned him to continue their presentation.

”Mr. Wayne, as you may have known,we are the sole owners of Gracienne Diagnostics as well as the other one,Gracienne Medical Supplies and Equipments.”

Mr. Wayne nodded. ”Catherine Fields Medical Center is one of your clients.”

”We are so happy about that Mr. Wayne,” he paused and bowed slightly,acknowledging his patronage.

”However, oblivious to everyone in the business world,we are currently funding a multi -milliondollar research on cancer treatment and prevention. After those several bloody years of focusing into this research,our group of scientists are now holdingbright rays of hope for a 90% success rate. We have also this invention called, 'Hailey's Pen ', a cancer mapping apparatus that would guarantee a 100% success of surgical interventions for cancer stages 1 to 3.”

Mr. Wayne still did not get it. He furrowed his eyes as he gestured again for him to go ahead.

This time,Mrs.Ybañez opened up her mouthas her husband placed a hand over hers, urging her to continue.