Brad stopped eating when he realised Sophia was staring at him. He looked up at her. Their gaze held and locked for a few minutes."Is everything alright?"Sophia smiled. "Nothing. Are you coming for the kissing box?"Brad shook his head briefly. "I have a job that day," He muttered and continued eating.Sophia didn't push it. She was there any way a year ago when Brad was insulted. She was also insulted anyway, by the same girls that left a few minutes ago. But the difference was that she was now wanted and loved by everyone. But Brad was still the same, being embarrassed every time."How is your job by the way? Is it worth it?"Brad shook his head briefly. "It is. What about your kissing box, how is it going?""Well, it has been accepted by the panel. I am going to start the preparation. I'm just excited about it. I mean it's in five days. But can you do me a favour?"Brad looked at her. "What is it all about?"Sophia pursed her lips for a moment as if thinking about it. With this,
David moved towards Brad with shock. "What is happening here? Where are they all coming from?"Brad was more shocked. "Didn't you invite them?"David shook his head briefly. "This party was supposed to be among us. I have no slightest idea what is happening."Kevin moved closer. "What are we supposed to do now?""I will see how I can get everyone out," David muttered and walked away."What kind of a thing is this? How did anyone even know we are celebrating your birthday today? This is so frustrating. The fact that Bertha came along is annoying.""I'm so sorry, Brad," Sophia said suddenly and stepped forward. "It seemed like this was arranged by Rose. I just called Ann and she confirmed it," She revealed.Could Rose have been angry at him earlier for what Claire did to her? Maybe the two didn't settle it."But how did Rose even get to know about this birthday?""That's my fault," Sophia confessed. "She called me and asked where I was. It was a slip of the tongue on my side. Please, fo
Brad's phone rang suddenly, pulling him out of his thoughts. Brad was thinking of how his birthday went. It was quite fun, especially shocking the girls that he owned a BMW car. He looked at the screen and realised It was Sophia. He looked up at Kevin quickly. "She's here already." Kevin got up. "We are ready!" He announced. Just as he did this, David walked out of the room. "I'm ready as well. Let's go." They all stepped out of the house. Sophia was leaning by the car, waiting for them. Brad had to tell Sophia that he would prefer it if his two friends tagged along. He didn't want Kevin to take it personally. It could actually spell different things from his side. Besides, Sophia agreed immediately. In fact, she was thrilled that she had a lot of company. "Thank you so much, guys. I'm so glad you are doing this with me," She said in an appreciative tone. "Say no more! Let's hit the road!" David encouraged. Brad smiled and got inside the back seat. Kevin got inside the fro
As much as Brad was shocked, he let her stay. Since she needed it, there was no point in being resistant.But one shocking thing was how Sophia knew Vincenzo. That wasn't enough, it looked like he was the one making her scared. What could Vincenzo have done to her?What could have happened?However, he still had to think of the reason why Vincenzo would be at the mall at that time with Douglas' men. Something was definitely going on.Sophia pulled back suddenly and started walking towards the car."Sophia!" He called after her but she didn't respond.Brad turned around and realised that Vincenzo was gone. He pulled out his second phone and dialed Maxwell's number.He picked it up after the second ring. "Hello, boss.""I just saw Vincenzo and Douglas' men around the mall. Find out what's happening.""Yes, boss. I will get back to you as fast as I can," He assured before the line went off.He picked the two masks he had selected earlier. "Can you get me two dozen of these each?"The wom
Brad flagged down a taxi and entered. On the way home, he couldn't stop thinking about Sophia. He eventually concluded that there would be a better time to ask her.When he got home, Maria was waiting at the door with a smile on her face."Welcome, boss," she muttered. "I made beef lasagna. Will you take a shower before or after eating?"Brad smiled softly. "Go to bed, Maria. I will handle the rest. Thank you."Maria shook her head briefly. "I'm supposed to sleep when you are fully settled," she protested softly."It's ok, Maria. I got this. So, you can go to bed," he assured.Maria bowed slightly and walked inside.Brad settled to eat before he went in for a quick bath. His phone rang suddenly. It was Ava."Hello, boss.""How are you doing, Ava?""Fine boss. I wasn't able to see you earlier today. I didn't know yesterday was your birthday but I got you a gift."Brad smiled. "Thank you, Ava. I had to leave school earlier because my friends and I wanted to go to the mall.""Oh, alri
Brad walked out of the company before the security guards would come. He actually commended them for wanting to be swift with work, but they were being unfair.Anyway, Brad didn't have to think of it.He dialed Ava's phone immediately. The phone rang twice, but she didn't pick it up.Brad gave up instantly. Maybe she was having a lecture.Just as Brad entered the car, his phone rang. It was Ava. He picked it up."Hello, boss. I'm so sorry. There's an ongoing class," She explained.Brad nodded once. " I suspected that, though. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you that I have just been fired.""Fire? Absolutely not!" Ava laughed. "Where are you now, though?""At the garage.""OK, just give me a few minutes, boss. Someone will be there for you. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience, boss.""No problem, Ava. I totally understand," he finished up and hung up.It didn't take up to ten minutes when a man showed up in the garage. The man was tall and built. Even though he seemed to be in his t
Angelina couldn't talk."Felix, what's this small boy you can't handle?" The second man muttered angrily and advanced closer.Brad waited for him to launch his attack. He however watched him quietly and judged the kind of attack he was going to make by his composure.When he finally launched a punch, Brad caught it midway like it was nothing and gave him an uppercut.The man staggered back. What!"Fun is over. I think you two should get to work. You will be the one to arrange the files. How come you even have so many files and documents on the floor?"No answer."Or should we continue?" Brad raised a frightened brow and waited.The men rushed to pick up the files in pain. The other guy was pushed aside in the process.Brad looked at the guy. "I think you should stop arranging it. What department are you by the way?"The guy looked up at Brad. "My name is Jude, I'm one of the office attendants. I resumed two days ago."Brad was shocked. He turned to look at Angelina whose back was alre
Brad got home and went for a quick shower. He got dressed in a blue jeans trouser and a white hoodie.When he stepped out, Maria was waiting for him."Do you want me to make something for you?"Brad shook his head briefly. "It's ok. You don't even need to wait for me. You can go to bed.""Alright boss," Maria responded, bowed, and walked away.It was a few minutes to five when Brad pulled out into the street.His phone beeped suddenly, just as he was about to ring Sophia. It was Sophia's home address.His phone rang suddenly. At first, he thought it was Sophia. Perhaps she wanted to confirm if she got the message or not.But when he glanced at the screen, he saw that it was Maxwell."Hello Maxwell. Have you seen Ryan?"There was a hesitation. "Not yet. Ryan is currently nowhere to be but my men are at every corner of the city. We will soon get in touch with him," he assured. "Meanwhile, that was not the reason why I called.""Is everything alright?""Yes actually. It's just that Willi