Book+17

Lidia Fitasova.

Odysseus meets the boss after a long ride from Ireland to Greenland. He stays there for a period of time and completes boss's needs in order to get home.

As Odysseus wakes up, he feels the warm sunshine shining up close. He wants to reach it but he can't. Odysseus is in the car, blindfolded, tied up and doesn't understand what is going on. Meanwhile, he feels a kick and men telling him to be quiet. Still not knowing what is going on, he decides to keep still. He hears three loud voices... One says, "Why are we going there?" "Yeah, why are we going to Greenland?", says a man. He had a very low voice, even for a male. Another answers, "Our boss is in Greenland right now, didn't you hear?" "No, I didn't. Oh well, he always finds a new place to be at". Odysseus was paying close attention to the conversation. Now, he knows his new location - Greenland. Odysseus starts to panic thinking about it, "What am I going to do there? The boss? Who is he?" Odysseus just can't understand why but a beautiful voice inside his head tells him not to worry and be smart. Odysseus recognizes the voice, it's Athene. He felt much safer now.

The van stops, Odysseus can finally see again. What a relief, even though it hurts his eyes. He sees the light with it's lovely locks and people around him. They seem nice, just very tall and muscular. He thinks they might be boss's bodyguards. The weather is absolutely horrible. Odysseus, knowing it’s a cold place, feels the weather being below 20. The guys point at the door and one of them says, "Take a look around the house. It's going to be your new home now". As soon as Odysseus hears the word home, he thinks of his family and friends, back in New York. Tears were in his eyes. He doesn't know if it's because of the weather or because he is home sick already. Odysseus hasn't seen his wife and a kid in such a long time! "Thanks”, he says not really meaning it. He doesn't even know them. Why am I here... I didn't do anything, he thinks to himself. "Someone's waiting for you inside the house Odysseus".

Odysseus sees the house in front of him. It's big; it has its rich look to it. Thinking if he should go in there or not, he turns around and sees the guys looking at him. Turning around again he steps in the house. "Ah! It's so warm here! Finally", says Odysseus "Yeah, it's nice, isn't it?” says a man. As a father, brimming with love, welcomes his son home even so did the boss welcomes Odysseus to his place to get to know him better and ask Odysseus questions. He was handsome, short but handsome. He had brown eyes and brown hair; was dressed very nicely and his outfit was rich. Odysseus could tell, that's the clothes he had back in New York. New York... "Indeed. May I ask, my good man, who are you?" "My name is Matt Wakles" "I'm Odysseus. Nice to meet you. May I have another question sir, how did I end up in here? I can't remember anything". "Well, you know my bodyguards, right Odysseus? They are the ones who got you here from Ireland. So I hear you had a good time there?" "Yea... I got kidnapped. But I don't remember anything sir. Do you know something I don't?' "I don't, but my bodyguards do. They saw you in the club talking to this one pretty, sparkling-eyed, god-like lady. Her name is Chloe, right Odysseus? Well, she's my girlfriend. They also told me you were hitting on her. So, what is this all about my good man?" "Oh sir! I just asked her a couple of questions. That's all" "Are you sure?" "Of course my high-hearted man. I would never! I have a wife and a family of my own whom I love dearly." The man smiled. He felt like there was nothing going on in the bar between him and Chloe. Matt felt a rock coming off his heart but then he thought of something. "Odysseus... Sorry for bringing you here. I was too worried, she's very important to me. But I have a deal for you my wise man. Would you like to be a man of actions for a little while here? I would love to use some help." "Well... What would that do to me?" "Didn't you mention something about your family and how you miss them dearly? Yeah something like that right.. Hmmm I think I can help you with that" "Oh sir, I would do anything!" "That's what I would like to hear. How about you'll just work for me for a little while...?"

And so Odysseus started work. He had to wake up every morning at 9 am and work sometimes in the house, helping out with the household was easy but he mostly worked outside where it was freezing. It lasted a week.. two weeks.. a month. Now Odysseus has a doubt and starts thinking if he will ever get out of here. Finally, the next day..

"Odysseus! It's nice to see you again", says boss. Odysseus sees his bodyguards standing right next to him. "Hello sir" "Well I have great news for you! You are flying out of here! And guess where you are going? " "New York?" "No, but something close! Venezuela" Odysseus's loneliness gets to him. He doesn't know how Venezuela would help him in any way but he deals with the offer.

He gets on his private plane. It's big and very well build. Says goodbyes and thank yous to everyone and flies in the air. Flight is being really smooth. Until he understands something is wrong with the plane. He is about to crash! Oh, no! He hears the crash, feels dizziness and falls down heavily with his body on to the ground. Odysseus falls into sleep.