“Richard and Anastasia, I will never forgive you for what you’ve done to me, for using me, for lying to me, and for slapping me in my face, I promise to give you a hard slap in future.” His statement rang in his head as he walked in the lonely street, returning home.
He was baffled as he didn’t know if he had done the right thing. “What are you doing here?” Mrs. Wayles and her son, Kaiden stopped him at the entrance. His father, who might have helped him was nowhere to be found.“Mum, I’m back.” He began. “I assume you were angry yesterday and I believe you have cooled off now, can I get in?” He ignored the arrogant look on Kaiden’s face while speaking with their mother.“Are you deaf?” Kaiden shoved his mother off and pushed him on his shoulder. “They warned you never to come back here, why did you come back?” Kaiden spat on his face.“Kaiden, please. We shouldn’t start on a rough path every time we meet.” He begged.“I hate you and I don’t want to see you. Now, leave this place!” Kaiden yelled in anger.“This is also my home, Kaiden.” He reminded him vividly.“It’s not your fucking home, you bastard!” Kaiden slapped him on his face, Mrs. Wayles didn’t interrupt them, rather a smile formed on her lips.“What?” He was astonished. “Are you all serious? You can’t chase me away at this point, where can I go?” He cried out.“Guards! Drive this freak of a man out of here and make sure you don’t let him in the next time he comes!” Kaiden instructed the guards seriously and they nodded, charging over to Maximus.“Let me go! Let me go!” He struggled from their grip until they finally pulled their hands away.“I know the way out.” He grunted, giving them a dirty look before leaving the mansion.“Mum, I thought you told the security not to let him in, how did this happen?” Kaiden questioned his mother in disgust.“I think your father has a hand in this.” Mrs. Wayles rubbed her chin.“My dad? What is he trying to do? Is he trying to use that brat against me?” Kaiden yelled in anger, his fist clenching.“I…” Mrs. Wayles began but paused when Kaiden started walking away. “Where are you going?” Mrs. Wayles questioned anxiously.“To meet with Dad.” That was Kaiden’s last word as he headed over to where the cars were packed.As he walked on the street, he got different comments from passersby and familiar friends but he didn’t care because something huge was coming his way.
He got a message that his application was approved and he was eligible to get the job he applied for which was worth millions of dollars, which was more important to him now.When he got to the CLEARANCE SECURITY firm, he saw a lot of people, dressed in suits and nicer outfits which was worth millions. He gradually looked at himself and inwardly, he knew his entire outfit wasn’t worth two hundred dollars.“What are you doing here?” A familiar voice called out, filled with laughter and his eyes rolled over to the direction.It was Anastasia and Richard. He rolled his eyes in disgust. “It’s none of your business.” He mumbled.“Don’t tell me you also came for this job man.” Richard laughed, dusting his shoulder. “Don’t run faster than your shadow, you ain’t worth working here.” Richard spat on his face with a hitch of mockery and sarcasm in his tone.“You have no right to dictate my life for me!” He gritted his teeth in anger before pushing his hands off.Soon, one of the staff in the company approached them. He seemed to be close with Richard as they shook hands.Anastasia showed off their relationship by kissing Richard and resting on his chest, this sight disgusted Maximus but he held himself.He was ashamed in their stead.“You must be Mr. Maximus.” The staff asked him and he nodded, raising a brow.“Yes.”“We received your application but we are sorry, you are not eligible for this job.” The staff said vividly, staring into his eyes that started rolling.“What?” He gasped. “But, I got a message from this company. They approved my contract and….” He tried to reach out for his phone, the trio laughed while the staff rested a hand on his shoulder.“Our system got hacked, I’m sorry that message wasn’t from us.” The staff explained to him.“What?” Without another word, the staff left, leaving Maximus in dismay. His jaw dropped.“You will never make it in life, Max. You only look pitiful, that was why I gave you a chance.” Anastasia laughed.“Bye man, I doubt if you have extra cash for transportation.” Richard shrugged, bringing out some dollar bill from his pocket. “Here.” As Maximus reluctantly tried to receive it, Richard intentionally dropped it.“Oh, I’m sorry, it fell off.” Richard laughed in mockery and Anastasia joined him as they left the company.“NO!” He yelled at the top of his voice, as his eyes became red.Why was his life miserable? He was human too, why was he being treated like a rag?“Father, please, can I meet you secretly in your office?” He said immediately the caller picked up the call. As he spoke on the phone, he left the company.“Sure.” Mr. Wayles' voice came out from the phone after a brief moment of silence.He arrived at his father’s multi-international company, which deals in producing electronics like phones and laptops, they are also developing hackers too.
He smiled happily as he strolled into the workspace, meeting his father alone meant he could apologize and beg for a second chance.But his jaw dropped when he saw Kaiden in his father's office.“Fa…father.” He stammered as he walked into the office, looking scared.He trusted his father, and he had hopes for his father but does this mean he could no longer trust anyone? His father used him!“You are here again….” Kaiden groaned.“I… I…” He stuttered.The two guards standing behind Kaiden kept on punching their palms.“I warned you to leave before he comes, didn’t I?” Mr. Wayles scoffed in annoyance.“But…” He began but was interrupted.“I will never let you leave here scout-free. I will give you a beating of your life.” Kaiden said angrily, in a frightening tone as he signaled the guards.Before Maximus could reach for the door, one of the guards held his shoulder so strongly, he couldn’t make another move.“Father!” He cried out but his father turned his back at him. Kaiden laughed, loving the show as another guard punched him in the face.His mouth bled.“Help!!” No matter how he shouted, the guards bounced on him, punching him and slapping him.As he tried to run away, his head crashed on the hard wall.“Argh!!” He groaned in pain as he fell.[Loading... 60%][Loading … 90%][New Host: Found!][Compatability: 100%][Tycoon System Activated]“What?” He didn’t know what was happening to him and the voice he was hearing. The last punch from the guard made him faint[System Accepted by User!]Everything faded.“What did you say?” He absentmindedly asked the voice that was talking to him in his head.“Mr. Maximus, are you okay?” The nurse who was with him asked politely as her eyes wandered in the room, they were the only ones there.“I… I’m fine.” He nodded skeptically and the nurse sighed.“You are fine now so you are free to leave.” The nurse informed him before leaving the room.[User has Successfully Accepted the Tycoon System] A robotic voice came up again, resonating in the room.“What? Tycoon system? Who are you?” He panicked and suddenly, a light flashed in his eyes and it developed a screen. He could see a computerized screen with a cursor for illustration through his eyes.“This is crazy.” He shook his head in disagreement.[Tycoon System will help you accomplish your task. For every mission, you would be given a reward and for every failure, you would be punished severely.] The robotic voice continued.“So?” He curled his lips, trying to understand what was happening.[You have a
“This is not a dream, is it?” He muttered to himself as he constantly washed his face on the toilet sink.“Five million dollars in just one mission?” He was still in disbelief. He gave a quick look around before taking out his phone from his pocket.“5,000…” He counted the numbers over and over again until someone pushed him roughly and his phone fell.“How dare you? Didn’t you see that I’m here?” He questioned, sounding annoyed.“Someone? When calling people, do you think you would be called?” The lady rolled her eyes in disgust.“Just take a look at yourself, do you look like someone who is living? You are nothing but a rag!” She washed her hands in the sink and cleaned her hands on his shirt.“You see?” She scoffed before stepping out of the bathroom.“What?” He looked at his stained shirt and back at the lady.“This is a big insult in my face. I don’t even know her yet she had already concluded who I was.” He muttered as he picked up his phone and walked out of the public bathroom
“He stole that money! That money is mine!” Mr. Wayles yelled in the precinct. “Believe me when I say he stole that money from me!” Mr. Wayles added seriously.Neglecting a proper investigation, it was obvious that Maximus was a thief. His class didn’t meet up with his family and he was looking like a poor rag who would do anything to level up.“Officer, believe me, I didn’t steal their money.” He began, ignoring the deadly glares from his family members.“I was chased out of the family house with nothing, not even a clothes or a penny! I don’t have access to their card or password to their phone, how can I transfer money?” He asked staring at their faces but the officers dint look interested in his explanation.“This money is mine whether you believe it or not.” He said with certainty.“You stole my husband’s money yet you still have the guts to speak!” Mrs. Wayles gave him a dirty slap and one of the officers stepped in.“Mrs. Wayes, I understand that you are annoyed but since he is
“YC… what?” He almost gasped but held his curiosity.“What do you mean? This scumbag is my son and I know what he can do!” Mr. Wayles spat, insisting that there had been a mishap somewhere.“Are we not missing something here or mixing his case with someone else? My useless brother can never make sure wealth in his entire life.” Kaiden adjourned seriously.“There is no mistake, take a look at it.” The Manager's hand was shaking as he gave Mr. Wayles another copy of Maximus' account statement.“This has to be a prank.” Mr. Wayles' jaw dropped.“I'm sorry but we have to grant his release immediately. And of course, Mr. Wayles will take charge of paying his bail.” The detective said, handing the documents to the officer.“What? I can't pay… his bail.” Mr. Wayles used the right word for the first time.“You have to pay his bail, first because you accused him of theft and also you created this case. We can't charge Mr. Maximus.” The officer explained to him meticulously as another officer f
“As long as this place is not a restricted area and a shopping mall for everyone, I have the right to come in and shop for whatever I want.” He shunned them immediately, looking annoyed.“Oh really?” Anastasia laughed, cuddling on Richard.Before him, they shared passionate deep kisses and hearty words.“Well, Madam. I would advise you not to sell anything for this poverty-derailed man, except if you want to sell on credit or have someone run away with your goods.” Anastasia yapped in disgust.“I won't let you try to ruin my name!” He said.“See who has a name!” Richard cursed. “You are nothing but an abandoned useless man who has no job or money. Ana is right, it's either you buy in credit or steal their product just like how you stole your father's money!” Richard added in disgust, obviously trying to piss him off.“I didn't steal my father's money! The case has already been resolved so don't share a half-baked rumor!” He defended himself.“Young man, please leave this mall before I
“[KuruKuru Loan App: Dear User, Your Loan of $3,000 has been due for more than one month which has increased to $1 million, kindly pay up your loan.]”As soon as he read the text message on his phone, another message popped up.“[KuruKuru Loan App: Dear User, Your Loan of $1 million has been cleared. Thanks for banking with us and we hope to do business with you soon!]”“What does this mean?” His lips trembled as he was confused.Another message popped in again.“[Debit Alert: $1,000,000 Balance: $500.05]”“Jesus!!!” He screamed at the top of his lungs, forgetting he was on a public bus.“[KukuKuru Loan App: Dear User, your loan limit has been reduced to $200]”“No. No. No.” He didn't know if he should scream again or break his phone.“You bastard, go get a room and stop yelling at our faces!” The man sitting beside him scoffed in annoyance.He didn't bother to exchange words with him.“Why did I forget about this? How did this happen?” He bit his lips and quickly got off the bus.Eye
“What should I do?” He sighed heavily when he saw the amount in his account, it wasn’t up to a hundred dollars.He wondered how he could complete the system’s task, this was his last chance and the least he wanted was failure.“If I don’t have a house or laptop doesn’t mean I don’t have other motives.” He muttered to himself as he started walking to another street.The last card he had in his trouser pocket was just $15 and that alone couldn’t afford a ride.“Hey! What do you want?” He was about to enter the public cyber cafe when the owner stopped him before he could gain access.“Sir…” He trailed off.“I asked a question, what do you want?” The grumpy tall man made a comeback.“I… I want to make use of your computer for a job employment and test.” He lied, lowering his gaze.“This is not a shop for that. didn’t you see the banner?” The man scoffed, pointing the logo at him.“It’s a game shop, wrecker!” The man yelled at his face.“I know. The other cafes are full, I could only use y
“I’m not…”He didn’t know the right word to use because it was obvious that he was leaving.“Do I look like a fool to you?” The man grunted.“Thank goodness I prepared…” the man hadn’t finished his statement when Maximus snapped him out.“What!” The eye screen suddenly became visible.[CONGRATULATIONS, User has accomplished the mission!] The robotic voice came up.[+30% Cyber Knowledge Added! = +20% self-esteem Added! = +35% Popularity Added! = $100 million Added!]As the robotic voice spoke, the items dangled in his eyes with short illustrations.Surprisingly, he felt renewed.A small smile curled on his lips.“Are you insane, you are on the verge of being beaten up and you are smiling?” The man signaled the area thugs as they charged over to him.Soon, his phone beeped.He was reluctant to check and also didn’t want to get his hopes so high.“[Credit Alert: $1,000,000 Sender: TYS]” He reads.“What!!” He screamed like a bulldog who had gone insane. His eyes widened in shock with his ha