Act One Scene One
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Antonio informs Mateo about a new multimillion-dollar contract on the business board.
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Good morning boss.
We have a gold mine to dig.
~Antonio
New gold mine? Interesting!
Talk to me about it Antonio
~Mateo
It is one of your late father's favorite contractees,
Evans-transportation.
According to the information department, it is time for their upgrade hence they are in search of the best automobile in the country.
~Antonio
In search?
What do you mean by that statement?
Evans-transport has always been our age-long contract, so what changed?
~Mateo
You are correct boss.
We might not be smiling on this contract boss, According to hearsay, there is a rivalry this year.
~Antonio
Haha-hahaha!
You are such a funny man, Isn't there any rivalry tougher than us?
We have always had our way around and this time it won't be different.
~Mateo
Am afraid boss,
it seems we have a letdown in our coterie.
~Antonio
Excuse me?
~Mateo
It is our age-long associate, Mr Richards, who is attempting to break faith with us.
The old man's statements reveal he is not in our favor.
~Mateo
When did you notice this?
~Mateo
It's been three days now since the unveiling of the contract.
The accounting head office said he approached him with an offer and he turned it down.
~Antonio
What the heck!
Put me on the phone with Mr Richards right away.
~Mateo
Will do so boss.
~Antonio
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Mateo gets on the phone with Mr Richard the contractee and attempts to negotiate the competency of his company for the multimillion contract.
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You can take my words, Mr Richards, my company is unrivaled in this specific field.
We will not only provide you with the finest quality cars but also at a very affordable rate.
~Mateo
I know what your company is capable of Mr Rodriguez, but we have different offers from top automobile companies in the world.
I think my boss would need a much more convincing explanation for awarding your company the contract.
~Mr Richards
Other top companies?
Common-on! Mr Richards! You know that is not even possible.
My company is deemed the best for this contract among any other company,
my late father worked so had to differentiate his company from any other two-bit company and you are no novice to this.
~Mateo
Andrew Rodriguez was in deed a gorilla in the contracting business, he had all his rivals bruised out of his way.
May his soul rest.
But son I'm sorry, your late father's consistent run as the only contractor to Evans transport
might have gone down with him to his grave.
~Mr Richards
Mind your statements! Mr Richard!
I am my late father's successor and you know what that means, I am going to do everything possible to make sure that ROD company is awarded that contract.
~Mateo
Well! Since you claim to be a toughie just like your late father, I would then leave you to do the contract chasing all by yourself.
I think at this point my business with your company has come to an end.
Besides I was meant to be loyal to your late father so now that he is no longer among the living,
I do not owe you or your company any service.
Wish you all the best, Mr Rodriguez.
~Mr Richards
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Mr Richard immediately puts an end to the call. Mateo vexed by the turnout of the conversation indulges in a self-talk.
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What a big fool.
You really cannot find a true-hearted human these days.
They always switch once the grass seems to be greener on the other side.
I know why you can no longer offer ROD your service Mr Richards, so go cash your low-paid check.
~Mateo
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A sudden interruption of Mateo's rumination by his employee
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Boss!
You have a call.
~Jorge
Who is the caller and what is the purpose
of the call?
~Mateo
Boss!
It's one of our clients,
he is calling regarding the order his company sent two weeks ago.
~Jorge
Well! then, sort it out.
I do not wish to be bothered any further.
~Mateo
Yes boss, will do so.
~Jorge
Act One Scene Two
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While at Mateo's mansion Casa Bonita ( beautiful house)
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Ruth! Ruth! Ruth!
Now where is she?
~Teresa
I am here, my Lady.
~Ruth
I called you more than twice Ruth, and you
Know I hate such.
~Teresa
I am very sorry about that my lady,
it won't happen again.
~Ruth
I took a walk around the garden a few minutes ago
And I was not enchanted by my flowers.
Now tell me why aren't my flowers thriving in vigor, health, and beauty?
~Teresa
I sincerely apologize that my lady,
the gardener will attend to them in a few seconds.
~Ruth
Ruth!
You have been my housekeeper for over twenty years now, so you know I do not take chances
With my flowers.
Their blossoming gratifies my heart.
I never want to see them in such a condition.
~Teresa
I am very sorry my lady, I will call the
gardener at once.
~Ruth
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Suddenly there is a rattling sound of a car engine, a red ROD Benz C-class, and its Mateo
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Good evening mother.
Hope you're well.
~Mateo
Welcome back, son.
I was about to ask how your day at the office went,
but the look on your face already answered my question.
Now talk to me.
~Teresa
You are right Mom,
my day at the office was not so good.
~Mateo
Do not be too hard on yourself son,
ROD automobile has always had its way around
Evans-transport contract.
~Teresa
I did not mention anything about the contract to you so how come you are so au courant?
~Mateo
You speak silly son, I am Teresa Rodriguez.
I built the ROD company together with your late father, so I know everything that is happening in it.
Besides,
The Evans-transport contract is one of the biggest
contracts in the business market board, so it is in
every newspaper.
~Teresa
Am sorry Mother,
it is just that I have been looking forward to this contract.
~Mateo
Take it easy on yourself son,
you cannot beat your rivals by wearing a sad face and looking defeated already.
You go and freshen up, have some good meals and we will talk about the contract afterward.
~Teresa
You sound so promising mother, tell me something I do not know.
~Mateo
I saw your late father make a mincemeat of his rivals numerous times, and believe me worrying was never one of his tactics.
Go do as I say.
~Teresa
Alright!
If you insist Mother, I will see you in a little time.
Take care.
~Mateo