Elias Milton Sammuels

Elias Milton Samuels was feeling anxious as he packed his bag! Elias had been invited to Cauzadice Research institute for a new position. From the paper Elias held it seemed that the CRI, the research university held in the highest of esteem offered Elias the job of being head of their new research department. The contract and package were very convincing and downright generous according to Elias.

Elias considered if it could be a joke, prompting the 24-year-old fruit fly genetics major to do a deep dive on the CRI. After a few minutes of research Elias had ascertained that the offer was indeed real and for him.

Elias was shocked and taken aback by the news that the CRI had been receiving backlash from the public for diversity issues.

The CRI had been accused of being old fashioned and backwards for their lack of diversity amoung the department board.

After reading on and on Elias felt cheap and like the universities only intentions were to use him. Elias made up his mind to reject the offer, but he had a dilemma.

Elias had truly believed deep within his heart that he could find suitable use for his passion for fruit fly genetics, but thus far his expensive degree had only yielded him a sales job.

Elias looked at the contract and offer package, as well as his already packed bag. So CRI needed a diverse department head.

"If I was less desperate I would decline"

Elias said to himself as he packed. Unfortunately, Elias had to face the facts. Now was not the best time for him to be proud.

Elias packed his final bag tried to lift his head up high and headed out to catch his flight to CRI.

Elias felt like it was his big chance to use his degree and have the title of his dreams.

Elias had considered himself a scientist doing sales. Why shouldn't he be doing what he felt he was always meant to do.

While waiting to board his flight Elias continued to look over all the details of the contract he was being offered. He couldn't believe how generous the terms were, but then again he could consider the generous terms more of a bribe than a compliment.

Elias's decision began to weigh upon him heavily as he stored his carry on in the overhead storage. As he watched the flight attendant dance out the emergency protocols, he couldn't help but feel like a fraud.

This job and the contract was all just a way for CRI to improve their public relations. He wonder if it had anything to do with his skills and his actual credentials.

After feeling guilty for even taking the job, Elias had to remind himself the HE actually didn't do anything wrong.

Before the flight landed Elias resolved to do his very best and be professional.

Elias would land in Cauzadice to his new partner.

"I'm Beatrice A. I'll be your new partner" .

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Elias could barely hear anything else the lady had to say, he was blown away by her presence. So calm so powerful so well put together. Elias was impressed to say the least.

Beatrice was an excellent conversationalist and had helpers to handle Elias's bags.

All the sudden Elias was inside a car and still stunned by the magnificent charm of Beatrice. Elias could barely gather his thoughts, the long flight had done a number on his awareness.

The sun was bright and the trees were the tallest Elias had ever seen in his entire life. He was amazed.

Beatrice was over flowing with positive energy and just an overall zest for life that was infectious.

When the car arrived at their new quarters Elias was feeling much lighter and happier.

The quarters were phenomenal. Three floors of flawless modern day cauztonian era decor.

The first floor main doors opened up to a large expansive foyer with the spiral staircase being the centerpiece .

The first floor contained two comfortably designed powder rooms complete with a personal shower space.

To the left of the foyer there was a an old school dining area seating arrangement that lead into a modern kitchen with all white marble countertops. The kitchen had two fridges and an industrial sized freezer.

On the other side of the home on the first floor was a beautiful and luxurious community living area.

The living room had large glass doors looking out to the backyard.

The yard if you would call it that boasted several acres.

The porch had tables a grill and a walk way that lead down to a very colorful garden. It was quite a view to behold indeed. Elias had agreed with Beatrice, she had already entranced him with just the first floor tour of the home.

Beatrice moved on to the second floor which contained the bedrooms and personal quarters.

Elias noticed that there were three bedroom as well as three bathrooms but that the spaces hadn't been created the same.

There seemed to be a master bedroom; the largest sized room as well as a bathroom that was a work of art and a walk-in closet.

The next largest room was still big and the bathroom was also a dream. The closet space however was for some reason bigger than the walk-in closet in the master bedroom.

The third and final bedroom was nice in size and well furnished with a basic bathroom and closet.

The grounds were well kempt and the furnishings were luxurious enough for any individual with extreme wealth and impeccable interior design knowledge.

Nonetheless all of the new department heads were dealing with the obvious in different ways.

It seemed Beatrice had already been coping by going out and buying a Cauzagatti roadster, a top of the line sport car that cost well into six figures.

She had also hired a cleaning team for her new living arrangements.

Elias didn't come out of his bedroom the entire first day. He was grappling with ALOT of emotions that first day.

It was clear that both Elias and Beatrice were harboring negative feeling towards the entire university for being public relation hires.

The new diverse team had been handed thier package and nice deal while the public applauded the university for their diligence in solving CRI's diversity problems.

In truth the schools sexist and racist ways of excluding minority groups from the opportunity to be educated at their school probably didn't disappear overnight.

It was as if by accepting the jobs Elias, Beatrice and Donna had become the entire organizations get out of jail free card.

Elias was disappointed in himself but the luxurious estate and Beatrice offering Elias the keys to her car had lightened his mood.

After a particularly long conversation with Beatrice, Elias realized that he could indulge in the so called bribes of the university while also at the exact same time he could create meaningful and lasting positive change on the campus.