The drive to summer estate where Jake lived wasn't supposed to be a long one. But the cold and frightful atmosphere in the car made it a long one. An air of uncertainty and dread hung in the air. Even the driver was scared of facing Grandfather Ashley. No one dared stare or even get a glimpse of his face in his anger. The car pulled to a halt and the driver hurriedly opened the door for the angry man. He stepped out and stomped his walking stick so hard on the floor that the driver felt it would break. Grandfather Ashley walked straight to the door and rang the doorbell after which, the door was opened and he was ushered into the house. From where he stood at the balcony, Jake saw his grandfather's car drive in and also noticed the fury with which the old man stepped down. He knew what was coming and he braced himself up for it. Even while they were still at the public gallery, Jake didn't miss the shock on his grandfather's face when he introduced himself as a representative of the

A man whom she recognised as her ex husband, Jake Frederick came down from the car. She was extremely surprised and even more surprised when she saw him inside the restaurant. How did he make it inside the area reserved for only those with a silver membership card?“Whose car is that and how did you get in here?” she asked as soon as he got to her table. “You have forgotten so soon that I used to drive you to this place and come in to take your bags. The men at the door recognised me and knowing you were inside here, they let me in. And about the car, I work as a driver for a rich man. He's in a meeting with a few clients so I took the chance to come here when you sent for me.”Sky was somewhat satisfied. She looked at his clothes once more and before she could say another word, he interrupted,“And the clothes, I managed to squeeze out a few bucks from Kent group, my new company to get the fake edition of the clothes. You know, I drive a rich man and I have to look presentable.”At

Aidan rambled on and on about his achievements and how much power he has. His classmates sang his praises to no small measure and that pleased him too. Jake on his own kept quiet and waited for Aidan to do as he has promised. The days passed by uneventful and the D-day came for the opening of the boutique. Jake dressed smartly although his outfit worth only a few dollars. He had his driver take him to the venue. When they were a few metres away, Jake made sure the coast was clear before he alighted from the Lamborghini that brought him to the place. As he got to the place, he saw that most of his classmates were already seated and those who came in came in style. They wore rich clothes as no one wanted to be looked down on. Jake could swear that some of them had even gone to borrow money and cars just to look up to standard. He smiled at their stupidity. They will of course look down on him today, because he was wearing a clean but cheap outfit. But their comments would not get to hi

Aidan and his classmates hit the road and drove at full speed until they got to the gates of Western Manor. The gates were magnificent and had a golden description inscribed on it. The words Western Manor were boldly carved on it. The gates alone spoke volumes and the poor and middle class knew better than to come near the gates. Aidan honked his horn and introduced himself. At the mention of the name, Oscar Valentino, the gates were opened and Aidan and his friends were granted access into the place. They parked their cars in the parking lot and alighted. They were all amazed at the beauty of the place. It had breathtaking views, exceptional dining and the services offered were unparalleled. Further down, there existed crystal clear waters with white sand beaches. The beach offered a panoramic view of the surrounding ocean and there was a private yacht for sunset cruises. The beauty of the place was beyond their expectations. “Wow! This place is so lovely!”Meanwhile, at the entranc

“I knew it that Aidan will let us eat to our fill! Aidan, let me order for you and your girlfriend. Waiter, get them the best dish in this restaurant because they deserve even more!” Fletcher said. They all placed their orders excitedly while singing Aidan's praises. Kelly was all smiles as she rubbed Aidan's back seductively. She was super proud of her rich boyfriend. She even took a picture of the dishes so that she could brag to her friends. Even some of the girls who were present for the grand opening were jealous of her and she loved it so much. They needed to be constantly reminded that she wasn't in the same class with them. The first table was made up of Aidan, Kelly, his girlfriend, Fletcher, Clinton and Jake. Aidan had invited Jake to sit with him with the aim of humiliating him. The tables where their other classmates were seated were arranged in such a way that they could converse easily with each other. “There's a free table. I don't want to inconvenience Kelly. She's