I should have known better . When I stepped through those grand double doors. I should have just turned around and go home quickly but what was I supposed to do ? I was meant to deliver some boxes of pizza and bottles of wine. But no , I showed up for what ? To be kicked out like yesterday's trash.The look on Sarah's face as she clung to her new husband burn like acid.The same woman who promised me forever a year ago.I hit the gas on my bike , wind whipping through my hair as I sped away from the flashing light of the reception hall.Thoughts swirled in my head like a storm I couldn't escape. Why was I even there ? Just to witness my own failure?Lost in the noise of my thoughts, I barely registered the blaring sirens behind me. The screech of tires . Flashing red and blue light in my mirrors."Crap."My stomach dropped . I glanced at the speedometer— faster than I should be going but not illegal .Why the hell were they chasing me ?"Pull over!"The voice boomed through a megaphone.

I stared at George , a smug face of condensation and my fist clenched at my sides the nerve of him—him and Sarah standing there has if they owned the world, looking down on me like I was still that broke delivery boy , trying to scrap across to the next week. My heart pounded in my chest, fury bubbling up"Pick anything, and I will pay."George said again ,as if I was deaf, a mocking grin stretching across his faceI gave a small laugh, not because of amusement but because I couldn't believe his audacity. The store went silent , eyes turned into us. I could feel the weight of the stares—the wealthy clientele, the store associate ,all watching the little show George had decided to put up on. He must have thought that, this was his chance to humiliate me in front of everyone."Crazy, aren't you?"George added his grin widened as he replaced his hand on my shoulder in a fake show of camaraderie " You are wasting time, boy."I shrugged his hand off, with a force that made him stumble bac

"Nice doing, business with you." Jonathan said and we both shook hands.Then a call came in, I was scrolling through my phone as I left Conrad Technologies.But as soon as I had Caleb's voice on the other end shaky and panicked, I knew something was wrong. Caleb and I had been best friends since our elementary days and we both in the same pizza parlor and we walked Pizza Parlor."Thomas..... bro , I'm in big trouble.""What happened ?"I asked already reaching for the double doors"It's Elvis ....he's accusing me of stealing money from the register."Again.That crap of a guy.He is now taking revenge on Caleb because of what happened days ago when he tried cajoling me to deliver free boxes of pizza to his girlfriend and pin the blames and bills on me , but I refused.A thin smile spread on my lips."He's threatening to call the cops on me." Caleb rattled out.I frowned. Caleb wasn't perfect, but a thief? No. I have known him too long for that. Elvis was always looking for someone to

The last bite of my meal settled in comfortably in my stomach as I leaned back, letting out a deep sigh. It has been a while since I had felt this full, and honestly it wasn't just about the food. There was something special about this place—the energy ,the atmosphere ,it felt... calming even with the eyes on meJust as I began to sip the last of my wine , the owner of the restaurant returned."Just had to pass instructions to the waiters."she smiled at me."Enjoy your meal?"I took closer look at the restaurant owner she was young probably mid– 20s, with jet black hair tied into a neat bun. Her features were sharp but softened by a warm smile. "Yeah ," I said smiling back. "Best I have had in a long time. You are really doing great."Her smiled widened slightly ,a hint of pride in her eyes."I'm glad you think so , I have been running this place for a couple of years now. My name's Li Na, by the way I haven't see you around before." "Thomas ," I introduced myself. "And no , this is m

I woke up to the sound of soft jazz playing in the background,the luxurious hotel room filled with the sun rays pouring from the floor to ceiling windows.For a moment,I forgot where I was,wrapped in silk sheets and a plush mattress softer than anything I'd ever felt. It was a far cry from the dingy little apartment my landlord had so proudly kicked me out of.I stretched, glancing at the time on my phone. The system's familiar tone chimed in my head.~ System Notification: Congratulations, You have officially entered Level 2 : Aura 4 of the King Of Steeze System ~~New Mission Unlocked: Making Your Mark .~Complete this task to increase your wealth and prestige~~Rewards: $500,000 and a custom made suit from the world's top designer ~A smirk tugged at my lips. Half a million? Just for showing up ?The game was spoiling me . But the custom suit — that sounded even better.My feet hit the warm marble floor ,and I walked to the window,taking in the city below. I could see people walki