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 school presentation which they were to submit today.

And Nathan’s weekend was messed up. From defeating Dave in combat, to entertaining the heartbreak of his life, to getting into prison.

But he just entered the best moment of his life and nothing was going to ruin it. Not even school.

Not that he needed the school anyways.

But the Economics lecturer was a wicked beast. No one dared to miss his lectures or failed to handle his projects. That might result in total failure of the whole course in that semester, no matter who you are.

“Shit!” It was already 7:45 am and lectures started by 8:30. Nathan quickly sprang up from the huge bed and dashed into the grande bathroom where he had a warm bath.

All the clothes in his wardrobe were either too formal, too tight or too loose for him to wear. Besides, he wouldn’t want to barge into school looking like a celebrity after what happened the week before.

It would only take a car as fast as the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut with about 330 Mph to get him to school in time. Shit!

“We have it, young master.” Fred’s mature and soothing voice echoed slightly in Nathan’s room as Nathan flung his old backpack over his shoulders and carefully slid his custom Exclusive Bank Card into his dry wallet.

“Excuse me? You have a Koenigsegg Jesko?” Nathan asked astonishingly. He wanted to scream out in excitement, but he kept his emotions in check. A billionaire doesn’t display their true emotions at any cost.

“You heard that right, young master. If you want, I can drive you to school personally, teach you a few driving tips on the way! I am a pro!” The man winked.

“Cool. Alright, sir. Let’s hit the road before I get late!” Nathan voiced nicely.

Nathan bid his grandfather and sister a farewell. A drop of tear escaped his eyes as he saw how happy and healthy his sister looked. He would not let any harm come to her. He was her backbone and vice versa.

After a long drive involving a series of lessons, exchange of manly conversations and plenty of words of advice, the super car pulled up a few metres away from the school gate as requested by Nathan.

“Thanks Fred. You are a great man!” Nathan expressed his gratitude even though he could’ve chosen not to. He was Fred’s boss in every way.

“I’m honoured to serve you, sir. Um, before you go, may I take a look at your phone, young master?” Fred asked.

Nathan was in a hurry, but he gave his phone to Fred anyway.

“Young master. This phone represents your past, all the sufferings you’ve gone through. All your poor mindsets!” Then, Fred threw the phone out the window.

Nathan gasped in shock. But he said nothing. He needed a new phone anyway. With the $20B in his bank, he could afford more than 299.

But Fred brought out a shiny black box and handed it to Nathan. On the box was the letter R neatly carved on the surface. Could be one of Reed’s masterpieces.

“This represents your present. Who you are now. You have to let go of the past. You are now a billionaire. And as Grandmaster said ‘Act like one’” Fred ended.

Inside the box was a Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Diamond. The most expensive phone in the world.

Nathan’s mouth opened in disbelief as he saw the phone that he almost threw it out the window.

Usually, Nathan randomly searches things online and had once searched for the world’s most expensive phone. This was it. He was holding it in his hands.

The phone was worth $48 Million.

“I.. I’m sorry, Fred. I can’t handle this. I wouldn’t want to draw unnecessary attention to myself. Please. Take it back. I won’t take it!”

Nathan rejected the phone.

“I thought as much. So, I brought alternatives!” After searching through, Nathan settled for an iPhone 14 pro max. That was the phone Dave used. Nathan felt blessed.

But his day was about to be ruined.

“You are late, Nathan Reed!” The economics professor barked as soon as Nathan walked into the classroom panting.

“Look who it is everybody! Rat ‘n backpack!”

“It’s the broke orphan boy!”

“Did he run away?”

“He sure did. He was scared of getting beaten by Dave! Haha!”

“He still has the same clothes from last week on!”

All the students laughed as they saw Nathan. This included Dave and Amanda who were holding hands as they sat together in the same seat.

Seeing the duo broke Nathan’s heart beyond words. That was the girl he gave his heart to, she was with another…

“Silence!” Mr. Donald roared. And turning to Nathan, his voice became cold!

“For coming late, young man, there will be consequences! Severe consequences!!”