"Could he be that he is the one that we have been expecting all this while?" Whispers went all around the hall as heads rolled side by side."That's certainly not possible. How can this poor punk amount to anything." Henry thought in his head as a slight scoff fizzled out of his mouth.Joshua drew closer to the central mic as a slight cough escaped from his mouth bringing everyone in the hall into a sudden calm."Hey everyone. I'm sorry to say this but I am not the one that you are expecting. I met the heir on my way to this place and I was pre-formed that he would not be able to attend anymore due to an emergency." He revealed. "But how come a poor-looking man had to get such information instead of his secretary?" He heard someone whispering under their breath."The number of the secretary wasn't going through and since I was already making my way here, he just decided to do the needfuls." Joshua explained further hoping that no one was going to question him any further.And ju
With a sudden rush of strength, the dizziness in his eyes steamed off immediately as he rushed towards the bath room to take his clothes.His heart raced fast as he got into some casual clothes, hurrying as much as he could.He thought about the driver taking him to the hospital but that was going to delay him even further so he decided to get a cab insteadJoshua boarded a cab and rode to the place and soon, the glaring height of the specialist hospital was right from him.Coming down from the car, he walked swiftly towards it and tried to get his way into the hospital but he was cut off by a really strange hand.His eyes stormed upwards slowly only for them to meet with someone familiar. "What's going on here?" He Inquired staring right into the eyes of the security officer who flung a stare at him."Excuse you lame brat." The security officer shot a deadly glare at him almost immediately."What are you here to do? Beg for treatments? Do you realize where this place is? It's a spe
A pattern of feet emerged from the other end of the room large hall The stranger who walked into the place stormed out from the office of the head doctor while the doctor followed him closely from behind with his speedometer firmly around his neck.Without hesitation, Joshua turned towards the doctor and shot a stare at him, abandoning the receptionist and the security agent.Without a single trace of hesitation, the doctor pulled his eyes away from him as though he was on a way with him, transferring his stare to the security officer and the receptionist.And his stare said. "How the hell did he get in here?"Joshua could already see the swift connection in their eyes as a strange shiver went down the spine of the security officer when the receptionist pointed towards him."I tried to." He was about to say but the doctor only raised his hands, preventing him from spitting words out from his mouth and making him shiver even more.Joshua returned his gaze to the doctor with a strange
He brought out the phone towards his face and punched some series of numbers on it while everyone continued to watch him with some sense of mockery or pity in their eyes."Let's just go somewhere else." His mother was trying to say knowing what he was capable of doing even with a single call but he only smiled at her tapping her on the shoulders with love in his eyes."Mami, it's already come to the time when you should stop worrying about me and it should be the other way around now." He replied as he stared at her with so much love and affection in his eyes, making her smile a little bit as memories of the past flashed in her head."He is not the young Joshua that I used to know. He is now my young master." He said to himself.He placed a call across the Victoria and she picked up the phone as though she was already waiting for it."Good day, sir." She was the first to greet swiftly."Good day, Victoria. Are you really busy with anything? I need your help urgently." He said. A stut
"Him?" The words of the doctor broke into a stutter still trying hard to believe what he just heard."But how is that even possible... Madam Victoria, you are making a real grievous mistake here. He can't be the heir that everyone has been expecting.But there is no way that is possible right?" He was still finding it difficult to believe."You still have the guts not to believe what is just said? Are you trying to say that I am lying?" Her face tightened into a frown as another slap landed on his face.His eyes grew hot red with so much embarrassment as his eyes skimmed through his subordinates staring at him with every trace of pity in their eyes."Meanwhile, a slight cough escaped from the mouth of his foster mother making Joshua turn toward her."Are you okay Mami?" He inquired but even though she nodded her head, he could already tell that she was not and was only trying to lay his mind to rest.Turning towards one of the guards, he snapped his fingers and to the surprise of ev
Jace's eyes brightened with so much surprise but after seeing what had happened, he was a little bit frightened of Joshua.Joshua's feet moved closer to him and even though he was trying to control himself, he could not help but shiver.His eyes scanned through every single detail of the hall and he finally beckoned on Victoria who walked swiftly towards him."Young Master." She noted getting over to him."I want everyone out of the hall. I want to have a separate time with him." He said moving his eyes away from her.She got off her trails and walked swiftly towards everyone, chasing them away until Joshua was left alone with Jace."You should sit." Joshua's face split into a smile trying to calm the tense air but even with that, their heart of Jace was still racing fast.He got up from his kneeling position and sat down on the chair."Now, I need all the details about you..." He said.But even though his words were calm, his face broke up in cold sweat, getting Joshua a little bit
David has always known Joshua to be the school's dumb yard and even though they were friends, he treated him more like a slave just for the benefits that he was going to get for survival."Are you here to beg again?" David inquired, pushing his hands away from him and using a whip on his hands.The act made Joshua smile, staring right into his eyes."Are you serious right now? Wish you knew who I am." He thought without voicing the words out."What are you trying to do?" David frowned when he saw Joshua smiling."What do you think is so funny here?" He frowned."Oh. Now I get you... Is that your new trick to get money from people?" He inquired with a frown."Stop being so dramatic David." Joshua was no longer finding it funny as the strong grip on his face tightened."This is a Hei store and it should be obvious enough that I came here to get one of your products." He replied but before he could even get to complete his statements, he burst out into laughter."Are you for real right
"Is it cash or transfer?" The manager inquired with a stale look on his face while he continued to stare at Joshua."I will be trying to get a new cell if my phone is working properly." Joshua replied to the manager but he didn't fail to recognize his sarcasm as his face squeezed with so much hate and anger.His hands were clenched out as he gestured to the end of the drawer without saying a word.David moved swiftly towards it and got the card terminal from the drawer placing it on the table for Joshua and shooting a stare at him."What next?" He inquired without shifting his hateful stares."I will get my card now." He replied back without missing his words.Joshua reached out to his pocket trying to feel his card but it was only filled with so much emptiness.A strange surge of current went through his body as he searched for it as much as he could but he was finding it difficult."Where could I have dropped that?" He thought, trying as hard as he could to remember the last place t
Before the clock struck midnight, troops of guests, well wishers and distant relatives flooded into the main hall in the palace-like-duplex. It was an extravagant setting and interior design befitting a king. The liveliness in the air was similar to a mall on Christmas Eve. The occasional alone was worthy of such liveliness, everyone came in high expectations to see with their own eyes who will be celebrated as the heir. The celebration of the heir was going to last all throughout the night meanwhile Joshua knowing it was only a matter of time before the main event started decided not to be absent and approached the main hall.Joshua's PovEntering the main hall only to see the decor of the duplex walls was enchanting. “All this for an heir" I thought as I slowly approached my area of position for when the night officially began.To be honest, I felt a bit nervous, “haven't seen so many people in one place at once, maximum of what I've seen is within fifty to seventy...this– this is
Joshua’s POVI straightened the edges of the suit while I stared at the mirror, I kept my eyes fixed on the man I saw standing before me.“Is this…” I paused at the sound of the door cracking open.I turned my gaze to the woman at the door which I found peeping in as though she was scared to walk in.I sigh escaped my lips in frustration, I straightened my back and spoke in a subtle manner in order not to frighten the young lady. “How may I help you?.” I asked her.I saw her shiver from her head to toe visibly. “I…” she stuttered to form a single sentence.My eyes brows rose in confusion as to what she may have to say. “I was sent by your Godmother to deliver you this note.” She bowed to me.I pinched the bridge of my nose in anger. “How many times would I correct and plead to be called by my legal name!.” I scolded in anger.It indeed felt strange to be addressed with so much respect and value, I remained the old Joshua whose wife had abandoned for a man of higher status or at least
"I have that feeling that she's up to something, since I couldn't let her exercise her power over you. Lilian doesn't love me, I can see it through my children… if she does, then my family will be one of her priorities." Xavier added.Vanessa was totally baffled on what to say, she doesn't know where you start in judging the matter.She had turned out to be a counsel in a family she collided to work for… not just a babysitter again."But then, what's the reason for her coming? Did you let her know that you caught her with another man yesterday?" She questioned him.He nodded relaxing on the chair. "I don't hide feelings, especially when one hurts me. I am always ready to let you know the offence you committed.""She came begging for my forgiveness.. She wanted me to accept her back, but then I wasn't the one who kicked her out. She did that herself… okay, it would have been so easy to do that, but the fact that she's cheating on me is really eating me up." He narrated in an angry mann
Lilian rang Xavier's doorbell, and he ordered her into thinking it's Vanessa. But to his greatest shock… Lilian walked in.He stood on his feet with a chiselled face. He wasn't planning to see her, and not in the morning either."Good morning Xavier." She greeted him.He only nodded. "What again are you here to do Lilian? Thought you've gotten a new lover out there that's taking care of you?"She pouted her lips. "Don't tell me you're trying to kick me out of your house. Or you've chosen someone else over me huh?""You shut your fucking mouth. I should be asking you that… you left without telling me all because I scolded you for the crime you committed. And here you're jabbering." He retorted.She gasped. "You still can't believe that I know nothing about Vanessa's disappearance huh? Look, I just had to leave because you're molesting me." "Please Vanessa… sorry I mean Lilian. This is early morning so I wouldn't love to argue with you okay." He said moving to his wardrobe.Lilian bit
She wondered the sort of stupidity that came over Lilian that she would be misbehaving towards a caring man like Xavier. A type of man every woman desires to have.While laid on her bed, she began recalling the past. The first day she set her eyes on him… and how nice she had been since then.Anyways, not that she's being jealous of Xavier having a fiance, but she can't tell what's wrong with her feelings.She was already convinced that Xavier will never leave his fiance to her no matter what. Despite the fact he hasn't been on good terms with Lilian, that won't urge him to choose her between Lilian.They are already in love with each other even before she began working for him, and so she believes that nothing can cut that bond.She has nothing binding her with Xavier, and here is Lilian making different plots for her. Then when her thinking comes to reality… only God knows the hell she will do to her. She covered herself with the blanket and slept off.******When Xavier arrived ho
Vanessa burst into laughter. "And what's that he had always wanted from her?" She asked Chloe who was all ears to her question."A kiss… a warm hug and the three words everyone knows…""Which is?""I love you…" Chloe responded.She bursted into laughter again. "You're so smart to know what love is all about at this age huh? Well that's by the way, keep going with your interesting story.""From that point, they became lovers and the next thing was to get married which took place in a haste. They lived happily ever after with their kids." She concluded."I'm sure you aren't expecting me to learn a lesson from this too." Vanessa referred to her.She chuckled and fell on the bed. "This time, you won't just learn a lesson… but you'll count your teeth with your tongue.""You must be crazy Chloe." She uttered giggling. She has nothing to do with the story and isn't after to know the reason behind her comment."Actually I'm crazy because of you… and the other side of it." She replied.Nessa h
She glanced at her and sniffed. "I miss my mother. I want her back to me. It's really heartbreaking that she's no more."Vanessa bit her lips, she understood how the girl felt. Living a life without a mother is kind of hurting. Talk more of the kids losing her in an early stage."My classmate molested me because of that, she bullied me and cursed me for being a motherless child because I refused to give her my answer script. She accused me of being the reason for my mother's death." She started again.Vanessa was right in her shoes this time, facing the pain of being accused that you're behind what you know nothing about. That's so painful that it can damage someone's identity."You need to wipe everything off your mind and focus on your education. She's sad because you will never let her take your position all in the name of being a friend." She cuddled her into her arms running her fingers in her hair.Tracy rested her head on her chest feeling relaxed, she wished not to let her go
During break hour, Ben left with his friends to go have some fun together.His closest friend amongst them drew him closer."You've never said anything about Melissa since today or you've changed your mind from approaching her…" he referred to Ben.He rolled his eyes. "I'm still thinking of how to do that, already you know I'm a shy type of guy.""This time you need to be courageous. I'm saying this because the new guy that came in our class had already approached her." He stated.His eyes widened and face grimaced. "What do you mean? He's already crushing on her."He knitted his eyebrows. "That's it. Though I'm not sure if Melissa accepted the request, but then you need to approach her too. It's much better than hiding, who knows she might love you.""Look, I don't want to quarrel with anyone because of a girl. I don't just want that." Ben remarked."What's yours will always be yours. If Melissa loves you, that guy can't take her away from you." His friend advised.He twisted his lip
"I just wish to sleep off instantly, so I can read my books at midnight." He muttered, shutting his eyes. •~•~•~•They all ran around the building all in the name of getting ready for school. It's obvious they had slept ahead of time.But they aren't to blame, they woke up to read in the middle of the night and it really affected them waking up as early as always.Tracy tried as much as she could to get their breakfast prepared so they wouldn't starve before leaving. She had concluded on preparing their lunch as well if there's much time ahead, otherwise… The lunch will be prepared once they're back.Chloe was still brushing their teeth when Vanessa stepped into her room, herself was also a bit late because she didn't sleep on time."Good morning ma'am Vanessa…" She greeted her from the bathroom.She responded with a smile and dropped her handbag. "You all woke up late right?""How did you know that?" Chloe asked her.She got seated on the bed. "Tracy is still preparing your breakfa