Martinez.“We were worried, Sir Riccardo, we would be late for tonight’s fashion show.”Christabelle rushed after Martinez as he walked briskly into his office. “I don’t even know what this company is about. The other time I was offered a contract to be a model and now I am going to a fashion show?””One time, there was fighting with share holders and annoying meetings with board members. I find it so hard to keep up with them. Then again, the organization!”“I'm so done with keeping up with his business, this is the last straw. I will just stop working and keep spending. He has lots of money though!”Martinez murmered all through until he got inside his office. “Tell Sebastsain to get the car ready, but I am hungry. I only drank champagne.”“You did what?” Christabelle exclaimed with a wild eye.“What ? You heard me! I just drank champagne!” He stormed off. “Another annoying woman!”CHristabelle was in a confused state, hardly comprehending what had overcome Sir Riccardo, who doesn'
Riccardo flung the medical result papers in a rage; he couldn’t handle the pain anymore. He was trying hard to console himself but nothing was working. The Doctor’s words flashed back in a rush to his head, “You have a year at most to live, I will send the test result to your office tomorrow morning. Don’t worry about it sir, with the best of care and attention we’ll make sure you have adequate treatment that’ll guarantee your safety for the next six month before you start experiencing any form of uncontrollable difficulty”. “You’re suffering from a rare cancerous disease, and it has no cure, I said that earlier, I’d advise you sign the treatment required papers so we can start the process. I will forward it with the Test results”. “Excuse me sir? Are you listening?” Asked the doctor Riccardo was absent minded, he stretched out his hand to shake the doctor, he couldn’t look him in the face. “You mean I will have to die at 54”? “I’d be 54 next month you know”? ” I heard you say
IN RICCARDO'S MANSIONIt was a spacious, empty but aesthetically layout design in the mansion, it was painted all white, only the furniture and equipment had different colors. In the sitting room there were several artworks on display, only one was portrait of Mr. Riccardo Ferdinand Deville. The portrait was an original painted image of him, it looked so real and clear, it would be the first thing to attract ones attention when you step inside the mansion.A big white blinding light from the gigantic chandelier in the room pierced into his eyes, he was fast asleep, enjoying the smooth and soft feeling of comfort from the bed. He rolled left- right on the big king sized bed he was sleeping in, anyone would find it hard getting out of such a comfy and big bed. “Good Morning sir, you’re late for your morning routine” it was Vazquez his house keeper and personal assistant, who turned on the light in a bid to wake up his master.He tardily took off the heavy, fluffy cover he used on his
*Three days earlier*After receiving the bad news from Doctor Benjamin personally yesterday, Riccardo decided to make a Bucket list of things to do, in case the test results come out different. He was to visit his only distant relative and child-hood crush Jacqueline Camille Alphonso who stays in Cartagena, Colombia.Sebastian drove him directly to the airport, he was with just his travelling bag, his cellphone and a water bottle, Mr. Ricardo loved the simple and exquisite life style.Ditching his private jet, he opted for a convenient first class flight, the journey lasted for roughly twelve hours, he enjoyed it because he could sleep and was less worried, the plane landed at the international airport in Colombia.The time on his wrist was different from that on the display screen in the airport waiting stall. He saw a group of people cheering up to welcome someone also from London where he came.He admired them and wished he was in their place.Sebastian had booked a private taxi t
The Richarlison’s apartment A rented apartment of a room and parlor situated in a densely populated two story building, owned by Augusto Desmond Ernesto.Everywhere was rowdy, plates, clothes and other materials were left lying around in the surrounding, the apartment had a public kitchen and restroom.The wires from the electricity pole were almost touching the ground, most of the connections were by passed.Riccardo followed Mrs. Vanessa Richarlison home, she had gone to bail him out as soon as she heard that he was in jail.Mrs. Vanessa Richarlison was a hard working nurse, she worked from morning to evening, upon her arrival without resting she had to go an bail her son; throughout their journey home, Riccardo tried explaining to her that he wasn’t his son and he needs her help.Mrs. Vanessa Richalson was mute all through their journey back home; Riccardo followed her as she led the way.They got inside their apartment it was on the first floor; “how do you people survive in a pl
“Life couldn’t be better being rich”“Sir you haven’t observed your daily routine since you arrived from Colombia”, Vazquez said to him.Martinez had his full focus on the large television screen, he was watching a movie. “Excuse me sir” Vazquez pestered him. Martinez still wasn’t giving him an audience; “you have a visitor sir should I tell her to come in?” Vazquez asked his master. Martinez took the remote control that was on the table, lowered the volume of the sound system and asked Vazquez a question. “Did I hear you say she?” Hurry up and let her in he shouted”.A beautiful, moderately dressed woman of average height walked in, she held a big tablet with her and an office bag; Martinez stared at her lasciviously from her head to toe, she was what people describe as a ‘Thick woman’.“Is everything all right sir” she asked Martinez thought in his head, “Riccardo is one hell of a lucky guy”, “who could this beauty be”?,” I’m sure it’s not his wife; he told me he has no family, s
It was a cold and frosty evening; the temperature was extremely low, the sky was gloomy with its darkened gray color, the moon would soon be out.Riccardo and his gang members were made to held down by Adrian’s thugs; they were at Martinez house earlier to get him; he and his friend tried escaping their claws but the thugs were smart enough to come with a lot of men.They were forced to kneel with their hands tied to their backs.“Undress them”, said Adrian in a coarse and husky voice; he continues sipping his local gin, it was a common trend there to help heat them up during the cold.“Please don’t its too cold, we’d die of Pneumonia and you won’t get your money” Randall said.Other boys joined in and begged Adrian; it fell on deaf ears. They stripped the boys leaving them in only their underwear.Adrian stood up from his sit, took out a cigarette from its pack and lighted it, he hit all the boys below the abdomen serially; “ which one of you would take the fall, no that the wrong qu
Sebastian drove out of the mansion in a white exotic car; Martinez could not help but stare at the world outside the mansion. It was bright and colorful, all the buildings in the vicinity were alike; “Just one of these houses would contain all of us in my street” Martinez said still admiring the beautiful view.The car got out of the street and cut into a broad busy road; Martinez stocked his head out of the car for a while before settling in. “Don’t make it obvious Sure Three” he said to himself as he settled back to sit.They arrived at the company few minutes after; Martinez knowing the door can’t be opened was still waiting for the driver to open it; Sebastian made no move to open the door.“Sir I have to discuss something important with you” Sebastian said just as Martinez was about requesting he opened the door for him.“What could that be” he asked in a wavering manner; he was unsure and curious about what question Sebastian wanted to ask him.…………Martinez got out of the car a