2024-03-20 19:58:07“Hey, what’s wrong? Talk to me! Who hurt you?” Nathan asked his little sister, Kamsi, as he picked her up from school.
Other kids were happily hopping onto the school bus, but Nathan still struggled to pay her school fees and could not afford to pay for bus fare. So, Kamsi walked home everyday. “There’s this girl in my class. She.. she laughed at my shoes and dress because they are worn out. Everyone in the class joined her and they called me an orphan.. even my teacher laughed at me!” Kamsi said between sobs. Immediately, Nathan charged up and the only thought that entered his head was to hit the teacher and all the other students on their faces to teach them a lesson! But he simply tightened his grip on Kamsi’s hands. He couldn’t afford to get into a fight with anyone. Once he gets locked in prison, there is no way he would be getting out. He was alone in this big world and the only money that danced in his account was $2,050 for himself and Kamsi. “I’ll get you new shoes and clothes soon, Kamsi. Ignore them. They are suckers!” Nathan reassured her as they walked down the busy street with expensive cars driving past them, a reminder of just how poor they are. Getting to their tiny 1 room apartment on the end of the road, Nathan quickly took a cold bath and wore his poor clothes. He was getting late for his evening classes. He couldn’t afford to miss yet another class. His part time jobs strained him. The good thing was that he was an intelligent soul and would always catch up with lectures. The poor boy was smart. He knew he could not afford to stay in the dormitory and he could not afford to keep paying for cab rides everyday. So, he rented a tiny apartment very close to the university where he paid $400 monthly. Thanks to Amanda, his girlfriend of 2 years, he didn’t bother much about spending on a woman. $300 was all she requested for every week. Well, Nathan only wished she was a bit more grateful, considering the fact that he was not a rich dude in any way. But he never complained. Who else would want to date a broke church rat like him? He was even fortunate, to say the least. Amanda was a pretty damsel. Though she warned Nathan never to address her as his girlfriend on campus, he was okay with it. She was just so amazing. Arriving at school, Nathan was welcomed with a scene unfolding a few metres away from his eyes. Many students were gathered outside just beside the student parking centre. He couldn’t figure what was going on, but he knew it was big. Everyone was screaming happily. As he began walking to the scene curiously, a hand quickly grabbed him and pulled him back! It was Marcus and Neil, his buddies. “Hey pals, what’s going on over there?” Nathan asked, pointing to the crowd behind him. “Did the Maths lecturer die?” He chuckled. Marcus looked at Neil and frowned before looking back at Nathan. “Hey man. Let’s just get to class. You wouldn’t want to see that!” Nathan became suspicious. They weren’t smiling like oysters like they usually do when they saw him. They both had stiff faces like something bad was happening. “I don’t understand! I wanna see what’s happening!” Nathan pulled himself from Neil’s grip and began walking towards the crowd. “Nate come on! Let’s go! You won’t like..” but Marcus’ voice faded into the background noise. Nathan struggled to find his way through the crowd when he started hearing everyone screaming ‘Amanda!’ ‘Amanda!’ ‘Amanda!’ Nathan was confused. But his confusion was finally drowned when he saw everything clearly. His eyes bulged out as soon as he saw Amanda, his girlfriend, covering her face and smiling childishly as another guy slid a ring into her finger. This guy was David. One of the richest guys in the whole campus. Almost everyone feared and respected him. His father was a millionaire and girls craved to be with him. But what was more confusing to Nathan was the backdrop. Behind David and Amanda was a black car that looked brand new. Did David buy the car for her? Because Dave had his own car which he bought just 2 months ago! Could it be that he bought it for Amanda? Sitting on the car were two guys holding the sign that read: ‘Will you be my girlfriend, Amanda?’ Nathan’s heart leapt out of his chest. He felt his heart wrenching out when he saw Amanda allow David to put the ring on her finger. He felt tears escaping his eyes. Did Amanda, his girlfriend of 2 years just… But his tears and sobs were drowned by the crowd that were now cheering.. “Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!” That was when Nathan rose to his feet and began walking towards David and Amanda! He was going to end this nonsense. Right here and right now!
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 2
Nathan walked angrily, but no one took notice. Just when Dave was about to place his lips on Amanda’s, Nathan fiercely pushed Dave to the ground. The whole crowd went ‘oooo’. See, Nathan was far from popular in Luxton university as a matter of fact, he was the least famous person in the school. It wouldn’t be out of place to say ‘No one knew him’, but it would not be true, because that will not be correct. A few months back, Nathan was walking into the lecture hall when a rat suddenly jumped out of his worn out backpack and scurried off! Everyone burst into heavy fists of laughter. They laughed like it was their last day on earth. The embarrassment was clearly spelt on the poor boys face. So, yes, Nathan was known by a few people as a church rat, literally. He wondered what his little sister would have to go through because they were poor. They had always been poor and that was the only thing he knew about their past. Luxton wasn’t just for him. If it weren’t for the NECA
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 3
The ride to the police station felt long and excruciating. It was like a drive to the end of the world. It was now clear to Nathan. Amanda was gone for good. She had abandoned him and there were no more doubts. The tears from his eyes were cold. He had always known that he was an orphan and that he and his sister were alone in this wild world. But today, it became clearer to him. Today, it became more evident that he was indeed alone and there was no one he could call family. He began to regret his life. Why is he even alive? He is just a waste of space as Sueco said. If he dies today, nothing would happen. No one will cry. Not a single soul, except his darling little sister. Soon, the police car pulled over and they alighted from the vehicle. The officers held him like he was some sort of hardened criminal. He was taken to the interrogation room where was asked a few questions. “Sir, I would never hurt anyone. He started the fight. He’s a bully and I hate him! I was onl
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 4
The drive to the unknown was a long and silent one. Nathan held his sister’s hand firmly. He wasn’t going to let anything happen to her. If this man were speaking the truth, he was going to find out today! Kamsi on the other hand felt more comfortable. She just kept smiling and admiring the car features. Not her fault. She was just a little poor girl who barely ever got the chance to enter any car. Nathan as well began to feel more comfortable. Someone older and richer than him was addressing him as Young Master? That was an expensive title. One moment, he entertained a painful heartbreak from Amanda. The other, he was in prison thinking about how to end his life. And now, here he was in a super expensive car going to meet someone who had been waiting for him for years. He wondered what will unfold, what will happen. He only hoped it would be good! He have had enough bad news in his life. He needed good news at this time. Finally, after a 1 hour and 30 minutes drive, the ca
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 5
The walls of the interior was breathtaking! Nathan kept scanning through the wonders of the art and architecture. There was always a sight to behold on every corner and on evey wall. But he was eager to meet this person who would just give the order to bail him out of prison and who has been waiting for him for years now. It was going to be an absurd story he couldn’t wait to hear. Or could it be his dad? Nathan had no single idea where he came from. All he knew was that he grew up in an orphanage. As to who took him and his sister there and how the whole situation unfolded, he never asked and was never told. So he sub-consciously kept things that way! He just stuck to the belief that his parents must have been dead a long long time ago! After walking inside the billion dollar house for a while, Fred, Nathan and a security guard came to a big hefty door. The door looked ancient, but it was rich. There were chunks of gold that sparkled, reflecting aura and wealth. “It’s time
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 6
“What are these papers for?” Nathan asked the lawyer who was seated perfectly on the chair on the other side of the desk as he scanned the series of documents in his hand. “Well, sir, your father. Mr. Daniel Reed, owned many companies. He ranked 4th on the list of world billionaires before he died, though he decided to remain anonymous.” “These companies included NECA, the art-tech company worth over $190 Billion, LetFod; the automobile company worth over $680 Billion, Brymid; the hospital chain worth over $300 billion, and numerous other ventures spanning various industries," the lawyer explained, his voice carrying the weight of the immense wealth and responsibility being passed on to Nathan. “Hold on. Did you say NECA?” Nathan asked calmly. He remembered that NECA was the company who sponsored his scholarship examination into Luxton University. He also knew LetFord. In business class, they always used it as an example for top automobile companies in the world, even competing
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 7
Mornings in the opulent Reeds’ mansion were usually quiet and boring. Especially Monday mornings like today. Only lawn caretakers, security guards and other service workers could be seen walking around the building. But it was different today. Kamsi was seen playing with Papa Sam on the playground close to the huge garden. Kamsi was the happiest she’d ever be. She was getting better and stronger. Papa Sam had promised to take her to amusement parks of her choice anytime she wanted. She was now rich and would be able to get everything she had always dreamed of having. This sight made Nathan happy. In fact, the bed he slept on felt like an automatic massager. It was just so comfy. The AC made his sleep smooth. He also found out that he had Alexa in his room and so he decided to sleep with a soft R&B by Billie Eilish to remember fragments of memories from his life with Amanda. But his happiness was short-lived. Marcus had called him the night before to remind him of the schoo
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 8
“He’s a loser and a brokie, sir! He shouldn’t even be allowed in this college!” Dave shouted. After a series of tough questioning, Mr. Donald finally let Nathan go. Being a smart kid, he was able to answer all of the professors' questions. This made Dave heat up, but Nathan didn’t care. He was feeling on top of the world. At this point, he could literally buy the whole of Luxton university and it wouldn’t cost him anything. From time to time, he would exchange glances with Amanda. He honestly loved her and he had always thought she felt the same. They never kissed, not even once. But Nathan was okay with it. The thought of just having one of the campus beauties as his girlfriend was more than enough for him. But he learned in a painful way that she was just a gold digger who would follow any man with money. If only she had stayed with him, her life would have been better. He shut his eyes in slight pain for Amanda and disgust for Dave. He was going to make sure they paid
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 9
Nathan pulled out his iPhone and called Fred immediately. “I was embarrassed in public today. Is this a joke? What is going on?” Nathan started. He couldn’t shake off the feeling knowing that now, everyone would be right about him. He was just a broke kid. But Fred’s response was shocking. “Sir, you are aware that the card in your possession is an exclusive card. This means that the card cannot be used just anywhere. Being an exclusive card, it can only be used in luxurious places like restaurants, hotels and shopping malls!” Fred explained to him everything in detail. This calmed Nathan down a bit. “But for minor purchases, young master, you can simply use the funds in your bank. A transfer of $1,000,000,000 has been sent to your account. In places where you cannot use your exclusive debit card, you can always switch!” Nathan began to walk out of the school with so much confidence and determination. He was secure. Whatever had happened today was a positive thing. It show
Latest Chapter
CHAPTER 396
“It’s been 2 fucking months, Emma. 2, long, fucking months and I… at this point, I don’t want to keep living, Emma. Just kill me or give me a knife to kill myself. Haven’t you had your revenge already? You took my hus… Alex, you took Alex from me, you took my life from me, look at me, I am…” before she could print all the words from her mouth completely, she suddenly began to throw up violently. Megan was all dressed and ready to go out. Her red dress and sleek black shoe contrasted the room she was in and the person she had in the glass cell. Megan noticed that Vanessa had been looking pale and had been throwing up for a while now. Deep down, she cared, Emma really cared. But it seemed she had been swallowed by intense rage and a twisted sense of revenge that she had turned Vanessa to an animal. To be honest, what Vanessa did to her, the way Vanessa treated Emma when the tables were flipped, it was more diabolic and inhuman. At least, Vanessa got to eat three times a day and sh
CHAPTER 395
Vivian shrugged. "He left me no choice." Lightning split the sky. The revelation, though not entirely surprising, still hit Anita like a dagger to the heart. "You’re a monster," Anita whispered. Vivian chuckled, finally stepping back. "And you? You’re still my daughter. No matter how much you run, my blood runs in your veins. You can’t escape it." A heavy silence fell between them, only broken by Rachael’s continued sobs in the background. Enrique sighed impatiently, dragging Rachael up by the arm. "Enough of this drama. We have a flight to catch." But before he could move another step, Anita pulled something from her coat pocket and aimed it at him. A gun. The entire family went still. Vivian’s smirk widened. "Oh, Anita… What exactly do you think you’re going to do with that?" Anita’s hands trembled, but her grip on the gun was firm. "I think it’s time to end this nightmare." Vivian scoffed with a hint of approval etched into her soft smirk. “Impressive. You have learnt ho
CHAPTER 394
But Rachael had no strength left to fight. Her body was limp, her sobs choking her as Enrique dragged her back toward the house, away from the man who had been her heart, her light in the suffocating darkness of her family.Just as they reached the door, a voice cut through the storm—a voice that sent a chill down all their spines. "Let her go." They all froze. Enrique’s grip loosened, and Rachael slumped to the ground, her tear-streaked face turning toward the source. Standing there, soaked to the bone and holding an umbrella that had been battered by the wind, was Anita. Her sister. The one who had walked away from the family’s toxicity years ago. The one who had vowed never to return.Anita’s gaze was cold, her voice steady despite the chaos around them. "I said, ‘Let her go now!’” Anita screamed. The family was stunned, Vivian looking at her sons in awe and then looking at her run-away daughter. How and why was she here? It no longer mattered. The family was now complete and
CHAPTER 393
And then she saw them: Enrique, Donald, and her mother, Vivian, standing in the doorway. Enrique’s hand was extended, a gun smoking in his trembling grip. Her head throbbed, not just from the shock of the gunshot, but from a deeper, more primal fear. Her gaze locked on her brother, the smoking gun, the raw terror in his eyes, and a wave of nausea washed over her. What had he done? And suddenly, she looked outside and… yes. Her nightmare came true. The man her heart was bleeding for, just a few seconds ago was lying there under the rain. Yes, Gerald was… motionless. He was gone. Rachael’s breath caught in her throat as her mind raced to piece together what had just happened. The raindrops blurred her vision, but she didn’t need clarity to see the dark crimson pooling around Gerald's body, mixing with the water and disappearing into the cracks of the pavement. "No!" she screamed, her voice ripping through the storm as she stumbled forward. Her legs finally moved, propelling her ou
CHAPTER 392
“Let me finish. I sacrificed everything for you and your family. Guess what, I met Nathan. And now I understand your family better. You killed Candace even after everything she did for you. She was more than a daughter. She was the spine of your family. And Nathan was her spine. And guess what your family did to her. I guess no one is ever enough for the Davenports.” Rachael had nothing to say in response. This was definitely the reason why her sister, Anita finally detached herself from the family, never to return ever again. “But Gerald I.. my family is not me. I am..” “...their blood. Driven by pride and greed, throwing away every walking stick that supported you when you stumbled," Gerald continued, his voice steady but full of pain. "Rachael, you may not have been the one to pull the trigger, but you stood by and watched. You chose them over me, over us, time and time again. You can't separate yourself from their actions now. You’re part of them." Rachael’s breath hitched, t
CHAPTER 391
“Gerald?” she whispered, her voice thick with disbelief. But the line was silent. Only the sound of static mixed with the soft, persistent rainfall could be heard. “Gerald?” she repeated, a little louder this time, as though speaking louder might make him respond. The fear that it might all be some cruel hallucination gripped her chest. After a long pause, a voice finally cracked through the silence. It was familiar but strained, like a memory clinging to life.“I see you have moved on. Or maybe not. Why are you crying?” he asked, his voice breaking through her head and melting her heart. Her tears tripled. “Gerald I… I’m… Gerald I…I’m sorry,” Racheal choked out, her voice cracking as her emotions surged uncontrollably. She sank back into the chair, clutching the phone tighter as though holding it would somehow pull him back from the abyss. “I never wanted to hurt you... I never wanted any of this.” Her words were tangled in the rawness of the moment, each syllable carrying the
CHAPTER 390
The Davenport family had overstayed their welcome in London, and it was finally time to head back to Mexico. The past few years had been anything but smooth for them. From their deceptive entanglement with Collins to discovering the truth about his identity, to the loss of their daughter—who, ironically, they had killed themselves—the rollercoaster of events had left its mark. London had been no refuge; it only deepened the fractures within the family. Vivian sat in the salon, her nails being shaped and polished to perfection in preparation for the journey. The rhythmic hum of drills and the smell of acetone barely registered as she scrolled through her phone, her mind lost in other thoughts. Enrique, on the other hand, was in his room, alone. His phone was in one hand, the other resting near an empty bottle of lotion and a pile of used tissues. His indulgent habits were a well-kept family secret, and he wasn’t planning to break that routine anytime soon. Donald and his wife, Sar
CHAPTER 389
This was it for him! The last thing he would have loved to do was look Nathan in the eye and tell him how he messed up, to let Nathan hear how sorry he was, and to plead for forgiveness and perhaps expose all of Marcus’ diabolical deeds. Then, maybe, just maybe God might consider keeping a seat for him in the sky. Neil’s creaking voice faded into his head as he got up. He could swear that somewhere out there, Nathan was alive. He hoped that the wind would take his thoughts to his old friend, even though they would never get to see each other again. As soon as Neil got back to his cell, something caught him off guard. There were more men in his room than usual. There were only 5 inmates in the room with him, himself included. But this time, he saw what felt like 12 men, all armed with muscles, some with knives, daggers, and even batons. They all turned around, keeping mute and allowing the air to get tense. One of the men stepped forward. Neil looked at Damon’s knuckle. He looke
CHAPTER 388
“You don’t know anything about me or what I’ve done,” Marcus said, his voice low and dangerous. “You think you can sit there and judge me? You, of all people? The man who betrayed Nathan, who tortured him, who made his life a living hell?” Neil smirked, unbothered by the accusations. “And yet, here you are, Marcus. Standing on the same side of the line as me. The difference is, I don’t pretend to be the hero. I don’t hide behind some flimsy excuse of love or loyalty. I own my sins.” “Shut up!,” Marcus growled, his voice barely above a whisper. But Neil wasn’t done. He turned his gaze to April, who stood frozen behind the glass wall, her expression a mixture of confusion and fear. “Does she even know the real you, Marcus? The man who handed Nathan’s sister over to Donald like a piece of meat? The man who orchestrated her escape, not to protect her, but to keep her tethered to you? Tell me, Marcus, what will she say when she finds out the truth?” This was the turning point for Marc
