The next day, Kelvin hurried through the imposing gates of the Martin Real Estate building, his mind racing. He had to get the school fees paid, no matter what. He went straight into his boss, Martin Wasnot's office.Kelvin knocked on the office door. He hesitated for a second but continued anyway; he and Martin, his boss, had never truly seen eye to eye. Martin had always criticized Kelvin on every aspect of his job.Kelvin prepared himself mentally, understanding the importance of being cautious. He entered the office and directed his attention to his boss sitting across the table. "Sir, I kindly request a company loan to cover my children's school expenses. They were dismissed yesterday and—"Martin dropped the pen and document in his hand and looked dead center into Kelvin's eyes. "You incompetent bum, is this what you have resorted to?" He said as he straightened his glasses. "Just because this company allows employees to take loans and repay them through their salaries, you inte

Upon opening the door to his in-laws' home, Kelvin was instantly bombarded by Stephanie, his mother-in-law's loud and piercing voice."Kelvin!" she snapped, hands on her hips. "Where have you been? And what’s this nonsense about the kids going to school tomorrow? You haven’t even paid their fees yet!" Stephanie said, showing her disdain as she looked at him while telling him, "You have the audacity to come back here after you lost your only job. You worthless parasite."Kelvin steeled himself, but before he could reply, Sheena appeared from the living room, a ray of hope shining in her eyes. "Mom, please, he said he’s got it handled. Can we just give him a chance?""A chance?" Stephanie’s voice rose an octave. "Sheena, are you out of your mind? He’s going to drag us all down with him. Do you want my sisters to laugh at me? At us?"Kelvin moved ahead, speaking with confidence. "I have discovered a method to cover the school fees, Mother. I give you my word that the children will return

Kelvin took a deep breath, his patience fraying at the edges. He turned to the secretary, his voice calm but firm. "Why are you treating us this way? We’re parents just like everyone else here."The secretary barely glanced up from her computer and ignored Kelvin; she just hissed at Kelvin's question.Sheena stepped forward, her voice trembling with suppressed anger. "We deserve the same respect as anyone else. You have no right to treat us like this."The secretary glanced upward, her face showing disdain. "Does respect even matter? Who is it for? A man unable to afford his kids' education and a woman too oblivious to see she's wasting her time with a failure."Kelvin's hands balled into fists by his waist. "What did you say?""I said," the secretary went on, her voice oozing with sarcasm, "That you are a disgrace as parents. Particularly you, Mrs. Brunette." She turned her attention to Sheena. "You, remaining with a man who cannot support his family, is a disgrace to womanhood and m

Kelvin's hands balled into fists while he stood in front of the office building, glaring at the security guards who were blocking him from entering. He had been concealing his martial arts abilities in his new life with his wife and kids, but now it was time to reveal them."Move out of the way, Brunette," commanded one of the guards as he advanced with a baton. "This will be your final warning."Kelvin quickly disarmed the guard, causing the baton to fall to the ground with a clatter. The remaining guards hurried ahead, while Kelvin dashed ahead rapidly, hitting with accuracy using his fists and feet."Seize him!" Another guard yelled, but Kelvin had already reached them.He performed a roundhouse kick on a guard, causing him to collide with a wall. A different guard threw a punch, but Kelvin dodged and retaliated with a punch to the ribs, then an elbow to the jaw."Stop him!" A shout came from the rear. Kelvin spun around, seizing a guard's wrist and tossing him over his shoulder. T

Sheena rushed out of the office, her thoughts filled with troubling information about Mike's role in her kids' school issues. She couldn't get rid of the uneasy sensation that there was something more to this than what was apparent. Suppressing her anxiety, she concentrated on one goal – reaching her children. As Sheena neared the school, she saw her second cousin sister, Becky, again standing at the entrance with her kids, Casey and Shane. Preparing herself, Sheena advanced and greeted with a brief nod. "Sheena," Becky said in a contemptuous tone, dripping with disdain. "Nice to run into you. I heard that your kids were allowed back in school. Did you have to beg them, I can’t imagine how embarrassing it must have been for you to beg with tears and sweats.”Sheena gritted her teeth, choosing not to take the bait. “I'm just here to get my kids, Becky." Becky released a loud, forced laugh. "I am sure you are. Can you describe how it feels to have your husband's lack of wealth so vis