Four months ago had been thrilling for David, life has been rosy, beautiful and triumphant. Success, fulfillment and advancement had all gone according to his expectations.
His company did a huge profit in the last quarter and he gave his workers special bonuses for the hard work, he had also secured a multi-million dollar deals that had being the desires of all CEOs in the country making his company advance further— the deal had taken several months of negotiations, planning and re-planning to finalize. His R & D department has also been able to achieve a breakthrough to a major project that had plagued them for the past six months.
His special operation team attracted foreign investors which had also returned with a triumphant news and new investors investing in the company bringing in more profit. The accomplishment was a testament to his relentless effort, precise decision making and unmatched leadership.
His personal life was also joyful. Having dated and loved Veena Louis for more than three years; it's time to tie the knot. In regards to this his engagement to Veena Louis, the heiress of the influential Louis family, was publicly announced, solidifying a powerful alliance.
He helped Veena to get acknowledged by the Louis family fifteen years ago. Veena was lost in childhood from her family. At that time David went to donate in an orphanage where Veena was staying and got ill. After recovering he saw Veena beside him and took her as his saviour and it made into news. Watching the news Louis family identified her as Veena looked like her mom and brought her home.
His schedule has already been planned for months to come, partners lined up waiting to be considered for collaboration but fate, as unpredictable as the winds, had other plans for him. If an astrologer had predicted these turn of events David wouldn't had believed him for anything. He couldn't have imagined his story will turning around in a short period of time.
It was a quiet evening, David sat in the study of his mansion, a glass of wine on the desk and papers scattered before him with his laptop light as he was relaxed working on some of the outstanding projects. The view of the city's glittering skyline stretched out beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, as his mind raced in making decisions and adjustments.
The sharp ring of his phone interrupted the silence in the study. He glanced at the screen—Ethan, his assistant. David frowned. Ethan rarely called unless it was urgent.
"What is it?" David asked, his tone calm but firm.
Ethan's voice on the other end was fraught with tension. "Sir, we are having a critical problem at the he foreign branch in Europe"
"Calm down and tell me the details", he said rubbing his brows with fatigue etched on his face.
Ethan progressed to file in a detailed report of the incident "There's been a major accident during the testing of some of the projects and several lives had been lost. While the administrative manager said he had compensated the family members, the situation had attracted the attention of the public and the government. If not properly managed the company will be loosing billions of dollars".
David leaned back in his chair, processing the information. He couldn't ignore this. The situation isn't one that his managers will handle. He has to handle it himself to ensure the credibility and to preserve the company's image.
"Schedule a flight," he said, rising from his chair. "I'll handle this personally."
David moved quickly, gathering his laptop and documents, his mind spinning rapidly to come up with solid countermeasures. He didn't bother informing anyone of his departure, not even his fiancée Veena. There wasn't much time left. He made a mental note to put a call across to her before boarding the plane.
The drive to the airport was calm at first. His driver a seasoned one who had worked with him for several years navigated the streets with practiced precision while David reviewed the various reports Ethan sent to his phone.
The city lights blurred into streaks as the car sped toward the private airstrip where his jet awaited. But then, the unexpected happened as they approached a major intersection shattering the tranquil night.
A delivery truck barreled through a red light at full speed, its horn blaring too late to warn anyone. David's driver swerved swiftly, attempting to avoid the collision, but 'boom' the truck clipped the car's rear, sending it spinning out of control.
Time slowed and the sound of screeching tires, the shattering of glass, and the crunch of metal filled the air as the car somersaulted severally before coming to a stop on its roof.
David's body jerked violently against the seatbelt, his head slamming against the window. Pain exploded through him before he was engulfed by darkness.
When David regained fleeting moments of consciousness, it was to the sound of frantic voices and the wail of sirens. He tried to speak, to move, but his body refused to obey. The last thing he remembered before succumbing to the blackness again was the cold touch of the paramedics' hands and the faint smell of blood and gasoline.
That night brought to an end his blissful world and is undeniably the beginning of his nightmare in the time to come.
The accident made headlines immediately, the images broadcasted across the country. Footage of the wreckage—crumpled steel and shattered glass—was enough to make anyone believe that survival was impossible. Yet, against all odds, David had been pulled from the twisted remains of the car, barely clinging to life.
While he battled silently for survival, his world outside was crumbling. The accident opened a new Chapter in David Allen's life—a Chapter marred by betrayal, loss, abandoned and uncertainty. He is no longer the invincible figure who once commanded boardrooms and navigated challenges with unshakable confidence, he was now a man forced to face the fragility of his existence and life bitter truth.