“Oh, look at you, Eddie. Scrubbing toilets again. How stupid.” Eddie scrubbed the lime-crusted basin, his hands raw and aching, when a voice he hated so much cut short his peaceful moment.Eddie could see the voice owner from the rear of his eyes– Tasha, his long-time enemy since he got a scholarship into the school.Even though Eddie has never for once liked Tasha because of her manipulative character, she is a close friend to his girlfriend, Eunice Lemar.Tasha succeeded in turning Eunice from the once sweet, innocent girl who would go to any lengths in order for Eddie to feel loved to the materialistic girl who wouldn't let any minute of his go without threatening to leave him for another guy if he couldn't give her $400 weekly.The firm that sponsored his scholarship to the University of Aveston was also sponsoring his essential needs up to his feeding.The only thing that made him resort to washing the campus restrooms was to meet up with his girlfriend’s excessive wants.Eddie

The officers wasted no time cuffing Eddie. Their grips were rough as they hauled him to his feet."Do you have any idea on what you've just done, kid?" the second officer hissed.Eddie glared at him, his body still trembling from the taser."You just assaulted Nathan San Roman, the millionaire's son," the first officer said, shaking his head. "You're in deep trouble."The students watched silently, some recording the scene on their phones.Eddie's heart sank further as he caught sight of Eunice standing beside Nathan, her head bowed. She didn't even look at him."Wait officer. I need to give this mannerless guy something to help him remember not to mess with my boyfriend again." Eunice said as she walked closer to Eddie and landed a hot slap on his cheeks.Eddie stared at Eunice, his face a mix of pain and betrayal. "You’ve betrayed me, Eunice. All for what? For someone with more money?" His voice wavered. "I thought you had changed."Eunice locked eyes with him, her smile icy and ful

"What's that?" Eddie glanced at him questioningly."Stop beating yourself up over her. She’s not worth it. Focus on what’s ahead, man. You’ve got too much potential to waste it on someone who didn’t appreciate you."Eddie let out a heavy sigh, feeling a small flicker of hope stir within him."Thanks, Phil," he said, his voice steadier this time. "Thanks for always being there for me, I hope I will have the power to also be there for you in the nearest future.""That’s what I’m here for, Now, let’s get some sleep. Tomorrow’s another lecture day," Phil replied with a grin as he beat Eddie's chest playfully, "and remember, Mrs Patricia, the vice chancellor herself promised your departments an ‘early in the morning’ session. You don’t want to be late."As Phil settled into his bed, Eddie lay awake for a while longer, Phil’s words echoing in his mind before sleep finally shut his eyes.The next morning, Eddie woke to find Phil not around, but he paid it little mind. Their schedules were d

Eddie was lost in the moment, swirling the expensive wine in his glass and gazing out at the city below that he didn't hear Damien speak.The drink was unlike anything he’d ever tasted…smooth, rich, and refreshing in more ways than one.His mind wandered, weaving fantasies of how his life could change from this day forward if he successfully landed a job in the hotel."I don't mind being a security guard in this place. The monthly pay for a security guard should be nothing less than a thousand dollars." He smiled as he thought to himself.He didn’t hear the soft footsteps behind him or notice the door opening."Son," Damien repeated, his voice echoing through the room, jolting Eddie out of his thoughts.The glass in Eddie’s hand trembled as he nearly dropped it. He turned abruptly to see Damien Aviatux standing a few steps away, flanked by three stern-faced men, their hands resting on their holstered guns.Eddie’s breath caught in his throat as his eyes darted between Damien, the men,

Eddie stepped out of the room and was surprised to see the four men still standing outside the door, who all turned to face him.To his amazement, each of them bowed respectfully to him as if he was royalty.He felt a little bit awkward and didn't know the best way to respond but he just managed a nod of acknowledgement.The men, including Skarr all remained motionless and silent until he had walked into the elevator.Eddie walked out of the elevator and spotted a door with the word "Exclusive Lounge" boldly written at the entrance top.A man, armed with a rifle, was at the door, his gaze fixed on nothing.Considering that the armed guard might embarrass him, Eddie thought about returning to his father's office.As he turned around to leave, the guard called out, bowing."You may proceed to come in, young master. You have the right to every corner of this building."Eddie swallowed hard as he turned around, trying to comprehend if this was his new reality. He was no longer the poor or