Jamal has never been proud, excited, and happy in his entire life until this day. He had money. He was a rich heir. Everything was under his control. He started seeing himself in a new light and by the street transparent glass, he admired how handsome he was.
His sharp ocean-blue eyes sparkled and his face was smooth and admirable. He had a brown trendsetter hair. It was now he realized how handsome he was. Maybe Mia was right, with money every man is hand-some.He confidently walked into the most expensive mall in the street with gallant strides and walked over to the racks of things that caught his attention. Who would have thought that a time would come when he got to visit it?The attendants were busy with other rich-looking customers and even when some of them saw him, no one agreed to follow him because of how he looked. His outfit was stale, patchily sown, and outdated. He decided to do the shopping himself and make payment.He picked a white can from the rack and smiled.“The exact size.” He smiled brightly when he thought of how beautiful it would look on his girlfriend’s legs. Since he couldn’t afford an expensive gift on her birthday, this was an extra gift for compensation. He couldn’t wait to see her and announce the big news to her.“Check this out for me.” He informed the cashier, placing the white can (shoe) on the counter.The cashier briefly looked at the product he had picked and narrowed her eyes to him, she rolled her eyes on him from his head to his toes before a smirk escaped from her.“That’s a DR fashion brand, you know that right?” The cashier began. “I doubt if you checked the price before picking it up. It’s only made in two pairs and the last in the world. The popular public figure, Selena Gomez purchased the first one last night.” The cashier explained to him with a tone filled with mockery.“I know and I don’t care. I want to buy it.” He swallowed hard, trying to control his anger.“That’s 900 thousand dollars.” The cashier sounded mean, intentionally aiming at pissing him off. “Are you paying with cash or a card?” She raised a mocking brow and he smirked.“Cash.” The cashier was left in awe when he made full payment, her lips trembled and she didn’t know if she should apologize for her rudeness or ask him how he got the money.“You can fall in love at first sight but don’t judge a person at one look.” He said firmly and left the mall with his product.All that was happening wasn’t his business, he was more concerned about surprising his girlfriend with the limited edition white can he had gotten for her.Jamal arrived at his girlfriend’s residence and was allowed to use the elevator because he had been seen with her frequently. He got to her apartment and found her door open, while wondering why she left it that way, he stepped in and was welcomed by the mess of a living room.“Lazy girl.” Her clothes were everywhere, shoes, bras, pants, and other clothes. He helped her tidy with the hopes that she was bathing or outside for an emergency.Suddenly, moans and soft voices came through her bedroom door, Jamal’s heart skipped, cold sweat formed on his forehead and a sharp shiver ran up his spine. Inwardly, he prayed it wasn’t what he was thinking as he pushed the door open only to be welcomed by an unpleasant sight, his woman, his girlfriend was having hot steamy sex with the college-famous soccer player, Samson.His jaw dropped, and the gift he had gotten for her fell from his hand.“Mia?” His eyes were filled with terror. “How dare you cheat on me!” He yelled in anger still in disbelief that his favorite girl would never betray him for another man, but she didn’t flinch from her position.Rather, she lay comfortably on Samson’s chest.“What can you do?” Her shaking voice was pervading sarcasm and mockery.“How could you, Mia? I loved you. Is there anything you want that I haven't given to you?” He questioned in anger. In front of him, they quickly changed into something pleasant.“What have you given to me other than shame and failure? Do you think dating you is my wish? How dare you sprout that nonsense?” She rambled in disgust, staring at him with annoyance permeating in her sharp devilish-looking eyes. “It’s not like you have any wealth, properties, or money of your own. You are too poor for my liking!” She screamed at his face heartlessly.“You can’t say that to me. Have you forgotten how I cleared your family debt or how I rented this apartment for you? What about the money I gave you for the exclusive dress you wanted?” He raised a brow at her, looking shocked as his girlfriend he had been dating for two years was slowly showing him her true colors.“The ones you solved by borrowing loans or what? Quit it already, my benefits are greater than yours.” She rolled her eyes at him, irritated. “Managing you alone is a big sacrifice on my end!” She yelled at his face, and his chin tightened.He advanced to Samson, trying to avert his anger on him.“I think I’m done here. Dating you was only a dare challenge I accepted from my cliques.” Her statement left him helpless, he faced her with his eyes filled with hurt.“What?” The word escaped from his mouth absentmindedly.“Yes, and at this rate. I’m done with you. It is over between us.” She informed him coldly and stormed out of her apartment.“It can’t be over, Mia. No.” He attempted to follow her but Samson stopped him, giving him a hard punch on his face.“The dare is over, get lost.” Samson spat on his face.“What?” He has never been so embarrassed in his life. All two years of being in a love relationship were fake? It was nothing but a truth-or-dare game.“By withdrawing the compensation fund, it proves that you have agreed to take up responsibility,” Dennis informed him courteously.The driver stood outside while Jamal and Dennis discussed inside the black-tinted SUV's latest model car.“I wanted to check if all that is happening is real, no doubt it wasn’t a dream.” He curled his lips.“But I still don’t get that I’m from a rich family. Do I have any more hidden family members?” His voice was filled with sarcasm which made Dennis chuckle.“Not really but yes. Your late father got married to three wives and each of them had two sons excluding your late mother, and I must say your family is quite critical. As time goes on, I will explain everything to you.” Dennis explained abruptly. “Be rest assured, Old Jack left you under my care and I won’t bring any hurt to you,” Dennis added.“I’m not afraid of hurt. I’m just confused, honestly. All these are too much to take in.” He sighed heavily.After a brief silence, Dennis brought out a gol
“What? Dad, what are you trying to do? Of all people, you chose to side with this creep?” Audrey barked at her father.“Mr. Jamal, I’m so sorry for how they must have treated you.” Audrey’s father apologized with a short bow and all of them were confused and surprised.“Dad, he is the one who started this in the first place. If he hadn’t dared to punch a rich person in the face, he wouldn’t have gotten here. He is a rag that almost forgot his position.” Audrey ranted in annoyance.“Yes, uncle. He did something dreadful and must be punished, how can a poor rat forget his status!” Audrey’s brother adjourned.“Stop! Just stop it.” Audrey’s father snapped them out of their thought.“He isn't a poor boy or common man as you think.” Audrey’s father said, giving Jamal a short look. “The man you see here is the he- -” Jamal grabbed his hand before he could spill his secret.“What’s going on? Who the fuck is he?” Audrey’s uncle queried in anger. “How dare he punch my son as low as he is.” He c
Shallowed in anger, distrust, and disappointment, he yelled the middle-aged man’s name disrespectfully: “Dennis! Dennis!” He screamed as he stormed into the mansion, the guards tried to hold him back but somehow he fought his way through. “What are you - -?” Dennis couldn’t hold him and he fully entered the living room. He paused at a spot, breathing heavily as he stared at the cold-looking people seated on the armchairs with confusion lingering in his eyes. “Mr. Jamal, why are you here?” Dennis broke the long silence nervously. “Here comes the famous thief in town.” An aged woman laughed, clapping her hands. “I never knew Dad gave birth to a few more rats.” A young man almost the same age as him scoffed in mockery. Jamal looked at them as fury boiled in his eyes, he was desperate to punch them in their faces but had no power to do that. Dennis grabbed his shoulder. “Why did you come here?” Dennis whispered, his eyes were filled with guilt. “Why wouldn’t I come when you have de
“Wait! Mr. Jamal, please wait.” Dennis followed him out of the mansion, he was furious and not willing to give him listening ears.“Explain what? The fact that you intentionally gave me a fake cheque to embarrass myself in the bank or the fact that you lied to me countless times?” He raised a brow, giving Dennis a scornful look.“I had my reasons, please let me explain.” Dennis urged. He exhaled deeply before nodding.“Fine, go ahead.” He rested his hand on his waist.“As for the cheque, it was after I gave you that I noticed that your stepbrother, James, switched it with the original. And as for the golden card, it is real and only you have it, Madam Felicia has the camouflage which isn’t useful.” Dennis meticulously explained to him and he sighed.“But still, you would have given me some heads up. I disgraced myself at the bank.” He frowned.“Do you want me to fire them?” Dennis raised a brow and he shook his head in refusal.“No, don’t. It’s not necessary as they did what they are s
Everyone was wearing expensive outfits and cologne but Jamal was different and identifiable because of his dressing. He wasn’t able to purchase any new clothes because his account was under restriction and the only fund he had hopes on was being used to clear his final dues.He looked around the reception hall of Sky Bar and a sharp sigh exhaled from him.“Am I really doing this?” He mumbled to himself, feeling nervous.He knew the kind of person he was meeting with, at least he would have put some effort in his dressing so as not to be taken for granted. Either way, he wanted to prove to his stepfamily that he was truly of Dashiell's blood.“Good day,” He began, the receptionist narrowed her gaze at him briefly. “I’m here for Mr. Alcantara.” His next statement followed.She batted her lashes and laughed.“My apologies but I have to deny you access.” She rolled her eyes, obviously trying to make him feel bad. “Your dress mode and style don’t match with our criteria.” She lashed at him
“What?” He gasped. “You must be kidding, sir.” He shrugged, maintaining a distance away from Alcantara.“Why do you think I’m joking?” Alcantara rubbed his nose. “You have potential and a talent I can’t risk to miss, how about you think about it, huh?” Alcantara raised a brow and he sighed heavily.“I would have loved to but I’m still in school and would - -” He began but he politely interrupted. Alcantara placed a hand on his wrist.“I can wait. As long as you will join my company, I’m satisfied.” Alcantara beamed.Jamal couldn’t believe how things played out for him. Here he was, trying to convince Alcantara of the mission his stepmother sent him and now Alcantara wants him to work with him in his Gaming Company that deals on technology and application development.“But sir, the main reason I’m here is that -” He stuttered nervously and Alcantara smirked.By this time, they were already seated at their reserved table and the waitress walked over to them, wearing a warm smile.“Excus
“Hope you ain’t gonna set him free like last time!” Audrey’s voice prevailed through the watching crowd as Jamal entered the dean’s office with Mia and Samson. “What happened?” The dean’s eyes rolled on each of them, waiting for their response. “He started it first! He punched me in the face and that’s not a simple offense.” Samson retorted in anger. “I wouldn’t have punched you if you didn’t ask for it.” He groaned in dissatisfaction, especially beholding the sight of his ex girlfriend with another man. “Thankfully, you admitted it.” Mia rolled her tongue. “Dean, you know the right thing to do here, right?” Samson raised a brow, walking closer to the dean. “I mean, kicking this trash bag outside this school before news gets to my father, huh?” Samson chuckled in mockery. “Kick me out? What do you mean by that?” His chin tightened. “Isn’t it super clear? Of course, giving you an expulsion letter.” Mia laughed as she explained Samson’s statement to him. He smirked, turning to her
“This must be a dream.” Throughout the night, Jamal couldn’t blink his eyes. He was alert and anxious.The ringing of his phone alarm woke him up, and before that, there were some unread notifications.“What?” He gasped, closing his mouth with his hand as his eyes widened.The message reads: “[Credit Alert: $100,000,00 from JACKIE-VILLE EMPIRE. Available Balance:…].The second message reads: “[Congratulations, Mr. Jamal, we have accepted you into Jackie-Ville Technology Group. Submit your work profile and start work immediately.]” He couldn’t believe his eyes.It felt like he was on cloud nine. He jumped from the bed and danced his heart out.“BREAKING NEWS: The legitimate heir and successor of Jackie-Ville’s Empire resurfaced and, according to rumors, he will resume work from next week.”News spread like wildfire throughout the entire city. He entered college and saw the amount of eyes that were on him. That was the least he expected from them. And the most surprising fact was that