When Laura had finished exchanging pleasantries with some business partners ma'am Miguel introduced her to, she glanced back and saw Feran walking off somewhere and Mark was glaring at him with hot eyes filled with loathe. She wondered what could possibly have happened between them. "Let's go over to my table to have a brief discussion," ma'am Miguel proposed after waving at the last business partner of their company whom she sighted. "Um, okay. After you, grandmother," Laura said. Ma'am Miguel walked ahead of her. They got to her table and sat down. "Laura, you know, I've always been proud of you my dear. Even when your late grandfather rashly married you off to that worthless Feran, I still knew it won't hinder you from shining brighter than a star in the sky in the future. Now, I'm certain you'll do greater things for our company," ma'am Miguel said. "I'm so glad to hear you say that, grandmother. I mean it," Laura said with a smile. She had despised her grandmother for a while
Laura's friend, Irene was bewildered by what the woman said and she prepared herself to bash at the woman with her words."It's normal and expected that one trys things on before buying them otherwise what would happen if they dont abd they didn't fit?" Irene asked, looking to take the woman down with her question."Then if they don't fit just throw them away," the woman replied and shrugged"But I understand that women like you can't afford to live like that," the woman added, sarcastically."You must have lose your sanity," Irene spat. She was furious. Laura who hasn't said w word, sighed."Hello, I would like to buy that outfit," Laura said to the girl at the counter and gently took the outfit from the woman's grasp."Hey! If you sell off the outfit to her I would leave and wouldn't set my foot in this store again let alone consider buying a thing from your store, including the ones I've chosen. I won't buy any if you sell the outfit to her," the woman threatened the girl."Oh_oh.
"What's wrong, man?" The bold man asked, funnily when he saw the uneasiness on Feran's face as he roughly searched his pockets for the third time. Not wanting to waste time, Feran disappointedly flicked a stare at Laura."Laura, I'm sorry but I don't have the card with me," Feran muttered.Laura's face became tense upon hearing what he said. No, this can't be happening, she said in her mind. She can't be facing such a huge disgrace again and this time it would be Feran's fault."Oh my, what's going on here? What's with the silence?" The woman asked Laura, snapping her finger at her."Has your supposed darling husband suddenly gone bankrupt? Or has his card been stolen in a matter of seconds?" The woman asked, mockingly."He was making big talks just a few minutes ago but now he can't even utter a word," the bold man ridiculed Feran.Laura wished the ground would just open and swallow her in a wink of an incense. She couldn't bear the humiliation so she gently dropped the outfit on th
Laura battled with her emotions as the taxi driver drove. She was using every fiber in her to fight back her tears. She didn't want to suffer any more embarrassment by breaking down in a taxi because if that happens, the taxi driver would definitely know and maybe the headline - Great ma'am Miguel's new supposed favorite granddaughter cried in a taxi. Then if the reason behind it is dug in further, everyone in the city will get to know the sort of humiliation she faced in a store today, all thanks to her loser husband, Feran.She didn't saw this coming. Though after her mother has attempted to stop her from taking Feran along, she'd felt a bit uncertain on their way to the store but shove it off the next minute, saying to herself in her mind that she was overthinking things and Feran has become a different person in her life now."Feran isn't worth it. If you remain married to him then you're jeopardizing your bright future." Those words of grandmother repeated numerous times in her e
Feran's mother, Zita's mouth dropped with astonishment and a smile sprawled on her face. "Are you for real, father?" She asked to confirm that age hadn't heard the old man wrong. Feran's grandfather nodded. "We've looked down on him all these years. He left us. Actually, we cast him away while we licked his brother, Vicentzo's ass. But now, what was the result of that?" Grandmother asked with a grimace. "Vicentzo disappointed us big time," Sir Leo said. "He lived a reckless life. He went to London to live his carefree life without our knowledge while we worried sick about him here and he was arrested for hard substance intakes then he was sentenced to jail. He couldn't cope there and he was shut by a prison guard when he went crazy and tried to escape. I'm so ashamed he was part of this family." "I am more ashamed that he was my grandson, the heir of the Anderson family," Feran's grandfather said, shaking his head in disappointment. "It was our illbringing," Zita admitted. "He aba
The next morning, Feran woke up and tried to talk to Laura who woke up a few minutes later after he did but she completely ignored him. Knowing right well that she probably is still upset with him about yesterday's incident, he desired to go and prepare breakfast. When he was done, he went back to the room and informed her about it. He got ready for the day and left for the company to see the manager so he could acquire his card back. When he arrived at the company, he walked straight into the manager's office but was shocked by what he saw."Ah, good morning, sir. I didn't notice when you walked in," the manager said when Feran closed the door behind some seconds later after he walked in. The manager didn't notice him when he walked in because he was lost in thoughts, staring at the brown box on his desk."Um, sir, why are you here?" The manager asked, faking a smile and getting up to his feet."I came to get the card I gave to you," Feran said, not getting his eyes off the box."Oh
Feran's jaw stiffened when he heard his father seek his return. He couldn't believe they wanted him back after forsaking him for three years now. He recalled how he struggled to live in a split of seconds when he was cast away until Laura's grandfather saw him and abhorred him.Now, he was the wanted son? What about the family's favorite son? He thought. Has Vicentzo refused to take up the responsibilities leveled on him? He mused and shrugged. He didn't care about that. He wasn't interested in returning and that was just it. He despised just the thought of returning to his family, the family that had disregarded him."Son, please return to us. Stop staying away from us," his mother, Zita also requested with an emotional tone."No, mother. Don't try to emotionally fool me. I'm way smarter than you guys think," Feran said, shaking his head."We know. But we truly hate the fact that it took us this long to realize your worth. We need you home now, son," sir Leo said.Feran chuckled and
The next Monday, Laura resumed work at the family's company. She was given a position at the managerial department of the company. After settling some of her things in her office, she decided to go over to Mark's office to see him."Hello, brother. Good morning," Laura said as she walked into the office after knocking twice on the door. Mark was not really happy to see her but he didn't show his annoyance for her because he had someone in the office."Morning. Laura. How may I help you?" Mark asked, faking a smile."Nothing, really. Just decided to come see you and…" Laura paused her lips as she became aware of the person sitting across the desk of Mark. She flicked a stare at him and saw him gazing at her with a smile."Hello, good morning," the guy greeted."Uh, good morning." Laura waved at him. She returned her gaze to Mark, seeking to know who he was even though she knew he likely wasn't going to tell her."Um, Laura. This is Lucas Leon," Mark introduced. "He's a great investor i