"Boss...Boss, are you for real?" Archie's jaw dropped the moment his boss declared that statement. From the other end, he could see the rest of the workers already growling and murmuring with jealousy as envy rented the restaurant.Seeing they just finished gossiping about him, of course, they were meant to get uncomfortable."Why Archie of all people in this restaurant?" One of them murmured to the other, bitterness visible in his voice and how he spoke."I don't even know myself. Isn't he an irregular worker? What does the manager see to make him the new manager?" The other whispered to the first one, and Archie's eyes twitched, falling on the two workers who instantly cleared their throats, focusing back on the work."You know it's good not to gossip while at work? If you're pained by my success, then you can just make use of the door" Archie said bluntly, trying to keep his cool as the Manager returned to his office.Archie felt so happy, ecstatic, and surprised at the same time.

"What do you want?" Archie asked, his voice a sharp edge. He had better things to do than entertain their false care.Ryder forced a smile, he was sick of his attitude but he kept his composure, he was here to earn his trust and find out what he was up to "Aren't you happy to see us, Archie? We came all the way out here..." He trailed of trying his best not to scrunch his nose in disgust He wouldn't be caught dead in this ratchet part of town, Archie should be grateful he considered stooping to his level.Archie’s eyes flicked over them briefly before he leaned against the doorframe, crossing his arms. "Happy? No, I’m not. How do you feel being in this part of town? I'm surprised you even had the guts to come here so what did I do to be honored by this disturbing visit?"Ryder’s smile faltered, his knuckles tightened by his side, the audacity of this man! He thought it took a lot for him to keep his tone light. "We just thought we’d check on you. It's been a while."Archie scoffed.

“I am disappointed in you boys” The principal was saying, his disappointment was clear and so was his voice when he gave his final verdict. “ I shall not condone such behavior in this school and find it criminal and dishonest. I won't accept it, boys! You’re hereby suspended till further notice.” Their eyes looked like it was going to pop out of its socket and rage poured through the three of them. They had always managed to get away with their bully and incredulous pranks but not because of Archie they were suspended?David hurried forward and sat on the opposite seat.“Sir, it was an honest prank! We didn’t expect Archie to take it this far.” “Honestly sir, that’s what we thought..” Ryan added desperately.Archie allowed himself to feel smug about this particular situation, he would have been the one to be suspended and these same guys would be laughing. The principal's voice jolted him out of his thoughts as the boys filed out of the office.“Can I get a copy of the voice tape? I

Archie bounced into school the next morning and the classmates pointed at him making him feel a bit worried about their newly found attitude. There was nothing to fear because the bullies had been sent home. If anyone tried anything unseemly with him, he would make sure that they faced the wrath of expulsion."Why is everyone staring at me like I have poop on my skin?" He wondered and was finally seeing the difference in the way that they treated others. It was as if he was some vermin. He didn't do anything to warrant this kind of treatment, especially from people who he knew he was better than. It was just an avenue for them to have a way with their offences which quite frankly he didn't mind. "Archie, over here!" He heard someone call and before he could say Jack, a ball hit him hard in the stomach.He only scanned the area for Bailey. She was supposed to be in school early. They were supposed to turn in their assignments early. He thought of writing hers and submitting it. He c

"I have been wondering why he's always having access to the best things Dad has. Do you think that he's an ordinary member of staff? Simon doesn't have such privilege." Meg commented when they sat at a round table with her brothers. An annoyed look fluttered onto Ryder's face as he stared at River who was pressing his phone nonchalantly. He hijacked it, making him look up. "What did you do that for?" River cried before snatching it back. "You brute. What's going on here?" He inquired as he looked from Meg to his older brother who were in deep concentration and anger respectively."I did that because you're senseless, you don't know what's happening around you. Are you purposely trying to be nonchalant or you really don't care about anything? I told you earlier that I went to challenge Dad but he said that we don't deserve his properties. We aren't entitled to our inheritance, so you think that we're kidding here?" Ryder demanded from River who still continued chatting with his girlf