104 Eaglet 2 (1/2)

”An eagle always make sure to provide the needs of the eaglet after it hatches but when it's time to fly, it would go to the extreme to help the eaglet that is yet to take flight.” Chamberlain explained still walking with no direction in mind.

”Are you threatening me?” Carl asked taking a defense stance.

”No, I'm just telling you.” Replied Chamberlain casually without turning back.

”You're an eaglet, you might not know it and you need to fly now.” Chamberlain added. He had long shed off his playfulness. This is the only thing he could do to make Carl come out of his shell, push him down. If he dies, then too bad. If he doesn't, another talent under his wings.

”I'm human.” Carl snorted.

Chamberlain smiled wryly. He did not know whether to hit Carl for not understanding he was only making a reference or scold him for acting like he did not understand.

”Gentlemen any problem?” A familiar voice asked. Actually he had witnessed the whole scene but he was not sure when or how to interrupt. He knew Carl was not comfortable but they were only talking so he only watched from the sidelines.

Happiness shrouded Carl. He had been looking for a means to get away from Chamberlain, Hughes gave him hope.

”None.” Stated Chamberlain.

”Carl, I've been waiting for you.” Hughes commented. Chamberlain couldn't tell if he was lying or not and he did want to draw the attention of other people. Besides, he was done talking to Carl.

”I'll be taking my leave now.” Carl hurriedly said, moving towards Hughes but was stopped by the men. Chamberlain had not given the order so how could they let him go?

”I'll see you some other time, Carl.” Chamberlain said before leaving with his men making Carl sigh in relief.

”You, come with me.” Hughes said, going into the elevator. Carl briskly followed behind.

In the elevator, Hughes pressed the button for the third floor and watched the number increase. He said nothing, Carl kept mute too watching the elevator move upwards.

”Ding.” The door opened and they both stepped out.

”What trouble did you get yourself in?” Hughes inquired, holding his head. He did not like getting attached to people or butting into other people's business but he had done it before he could stop himself.

Inside the elevator, he had contemplated whether to ask Carl about the situation or not. He wagered if anyone got in, he wouldn't ask. As no one got in, he had to ask.

Carl thought for a while then he shook his head, ”I'm not sure...”

”What do you mean? What did you do to him?” Asked Hughes. His expression was stern but it didn't hide the worry in his eyes.

He folded his arms before answering, ”Nothing.”

”Then why… What does he want then?”

”He wants me to work for him, I refused but he seems obligated to force me into ”taking flight”.