Everything Changed‪.‬ Mark

Life ain't no straight line as it has crests and troughs. I don't believe in fate. But the deep valleys compel me to believe in the foul play of fate. 

I am the daughter of California's most successful businessman. Today I am going to be promoted as the CEO of our company after my father's retirement. I am in an interview which is aired live on the radio and YouTube as well. Well, I am a bit nervous but it's way less than my excitement. 

"Mrs. Wyden, great to meet you. Congratulations for becoming the new CEO", the interviewer began enthusiastically. "Can you share with us your journey to this post, is it a dynastic succession or did your hard work bear fruit?"

"Thank you. It would be my pleasure. Umm… I met this man, his long sad tale changed our lives. None would understand a word if I start from here, so let me say it from the beginning. It happened five summers ago in this very month of June.", I said and then started to narrate my story.

It all began with me, studying in the prestigious University of California for post-graduation. I lived in my apartment, alone, while my parents were gone for a business tour to Chicago for a week.