Despite being winter, the sun streamed through the window of the attic loft of Sam and Diane Malone´s house .
Diane was alone at home, with her computer finalizing his last novel . She had been difficult to concentrate on the last days. She could not stop thinking about her son Samuel, and the decision had been taken to change their residence hall on the campus of Harvard , for a small rental apartment that he will share with his girlfriend Jessie .
Diane adored his son. She saw in him very good qualities at human level that was most important, and, also, intellectually . He had an incredible potential and Diane did not want he might lose all foolishly as a young in love. Also, Samuel increasingly looked more like Sam, not only physically, also in his undeniable skills in the sport. One of the reasons that to Diane felt in love of her husband was his kindness of heart, his loyalty to friends, not always well deserved by them. But Sam was always supporting them , even if he didn´t see the same loyalty matched . And, indeed, his son had inherited that quality from his father. Diane was afraid that her son was hurt by that.
That morning Diane could present their finished novel and she was preparing to leave towards the editorial.
Once showered and ready, Diane took his car , she put music on the radio for block out their concerns, and within half an hour she parked in the garage of the office building . Diane was very loved by everyone there: Concierges ,secretaries, editors passing by proofreaders until her boss , Ryan Mc Laren.
-Good morning , Diane -said Ryan-. Do not tell me you brought me your gem finished? .
-'Yes , Ryan , although it might seem lie , is ready at last, and I apologize again for the delay.
Diane gave him the pen-drive that contined his novel.
- Is everything all right , or something happens ? - asked Ryan-
- No , it's nothing , just that Samuel was going to Boston to live with his girlfriend, and I´m not really very happy by the idea.
-But he had already moved there, no ?
-Yes, but he lived in a dorm , this is very different . I do not know if he had considered the possible consequences of their decision.
-Well , do not worry , give you a vote of confidence in the kid. He´s very clever .
- Yes, it's true, -said Diane smiling-.
-Speaking about family - Ryan continued - I 'll introduce you to someone , but you might already know him, because you bear the same surname .
Diane looked to Ryan very puzzled . He led her to an office located three floors above. Upon arrival, Ryan opened the door and left pass to her . It was a very luxurious dispatch. There was a secretary and a receptionist , leather armchairs, marble travertine´s tables ...
Ryan told the receptionist that were waiting for them , then, Diane and Ryan went straight to the office . Again, the publisher flanked the entrance, and stood before the man he wanted to present .
- Diane, -Ryan said solemnly- is a pleasure to introduce you to Mr. Derek Malone, our new majority shareholder.
Ryan ignored as Diane knew the man, whom had not seen for many years. Diane was shocked .
-My God, my brother in law!- she thought-.
Suddenly a light shone in the blue eyes of Derek , those that, one day, would love her , but it was unsuccessful because the heart of Diane already had owner at the time, and it was none other than Sam Malone, his brother.
-Diane! - Derek said with surprise-, I can not believe. Must see the twists and turns of life.!
Derek went to kiss her on the cheek. Diane warned that he was impeccably dressed , well groomed and smelling Armani through and through.
-Derek, oh my God! -Diane answered - How you here?
Ryan witnessed the scene with surprise and curiosity. They was really family ...
- As had said Ryan, -Derek began explaining- I just bought a major stake in the multinational that owns your publisher. And now I 'm here for making initial contact. ... Tell me , how is Sam? .
- Very well -said Diane- Very busy with his business. You know we have a bar in LA, and a part of Cheers, do you remember?...
-Oh! I´m glad you go so well... And my nephew? . I have understood that is fantastic . Handsome, tall , intelligent ... blooded Malone, -said playfully Sam´s brother .
- Yes, he is great, -said Diane very proud- And is not because I am his mother ...
Meanwhile Ryan was not involved in the conversation, and was uncomfortable, wanted that the tense situation will come to an end.
…By the way ... How long are you in LA? .
- Well -said doubtfully Derek - I have not decided yet ... I'll see it on the fly.
Diane was inescapably committed to invite him to their house, though she knew that Sam was not going to like the idea much , so she said :
- How about if you come over for dinner tonight at home?. So, you see Sam and meet to Samuel..
Derek smiled. I did not expect that.
- I..., my dear sister , and let me tell you are beautiful. What luck has my brother.!
- Thanks Derek -replied flattered Diane- You look also very well.
Diane said that seriously: he was a mature man, with a great presence . However, Diane wanted out of there as soon as possible , so she said :
- Is it okay if you are at home at 19:30 ? Diane asked as she pulled out of her wallet a business card with the name of Sam and her , along with their complete address and phone .
-I will be glad, -said Derek, watching the card and kept it in the inside pocket of his jacket.
- Well, then, see you later- said giving her another kiss on the cheek
Diane left the office together with Ryan.
- So is your brother - he told Ryan .
- Yes. -answered worried Diane - We´ll have a stirred dinner. Sam and he never have gotten along well.
- Oh , sorry , 'said Ryan for education - Good luck , Diane.
- Thank you. -
Obviously, Diane had a great hurry to leave there.
-I will review your novel,...have a good day- said Ryan.
- Yes , yes -will be a feast!•