I Am Not A Poor Daddy

11

And behind every step he took toward Sara, there was a new dream being woven—a dream of starting over with his life, though he didn’t realize that behind it all, his father had his own agenda that could possibly shake the world he was building. 

  Upon arriving outside the Blue Net Group building, Sebastian felt his heart pounding. The grand building stood tall before his eyes, towering with a professional and prestigious air. He swallowed, feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety as he entered a new world. 

 However, as soon as he stepped forward, he was stopped by the security guard standing guard at the entrance. “Excuse me, sir,” the guard said in a formal tone, “but we cannot let you in with such casual attire. Only employees who are properly dressed are allowed to enter this building.” 

 Sebastian looked at the guard in frustration. He was wearing jeans and a plain jacket, perhaps not fitting the formal look expected in this building. “I’m Sebastian,” he replied with a slight strain in his voice. “I’m here to see the CEO. I just got a position with this company.” 

 The security guard remained firm, even raising a subtle eyebrow, hinting that he was not impressed by Sebastian’s statement. “We need confirmation from the management before we can let you in. If you have a schedule, please prove it first.”

 Sebastian felt frustrated, his heart a little depressed. He knew that he should have prepared himself better for this kind of situation, but his courage to return to City B and meet Sara and the company that needed his responsibility was greater than his desire to dress up.

 “Okay,” he replied, trying to calm himself down. He went to the side, trying to find a way to get in and explain the situation to the management, while realizing that he had to make a better impression.

 However, before he could go any further, he heard a voice behind him. “Sebastian?” The voice was familiar, and when he turned around, he saw a woman he recognized—one of the employees of Blue Net Group.

 “Yes, that’s me,” she said, feeling a little surprised that someone knew him here.

 “If you’re here to meet the CEO, I can help you. Come, I’ll contact his secretary,” the woman said kindly.

 Sebastian felt relieved and grateful. This increasingly explored scope gave him new hope. He wanted to prove that he was capable of facing this challenge and fulfilling his responsibilities as part of a larger family. In his heart, he tried to remind himself that reorganizing his life was an opportunity that should not be wasted. 

 With her help, he hoped that his first steps in the Blue Net Group building would lead him to the success and connections he needed to fulfill the responsibilities that lay ahead. 

 Sebastian felt pressured by the increasingly tense situation. With a little courage and survival instinct, he decided to outwit the security guard. “I just need to make a quick call,” he said, giving an excuse as he ducked and stepped past the guard.

 He rushed into the building, trying to find a way in. Running through the wide, modern hallways, he felt as if the world was weighing him down with high expectations. Finally, he found an open door and, without thinking, entered the office. 

 However, as the door closed behind him, what he witnessed sent his heart into a tailspin. Inside the room, a familiar-looking woman was being harassed by an aggressive, fat man. The man was standing too close, his voice rough as he hurled inappropriate words at her. 

 "Please, please! Don't do this!" the woman said, her voice shaking with fear. Sebastian recognized the woman immediately—it was Sara. 

 Anger, confusion, and anxiety filled Sebastian's mind. The thought of Sara, who had once been so important to him, now in such a dangerous and frightening situation brought old and new pain to his senses. Ignoring his own doubts, he stepped forward with determination. 

 "Get away from her!" Sebastian shouted, trying to assert his authority, even as his heart raced. 

 The fat man turned, surprised to see Sebastian. “Who are you? This is my business!” the man replied menacingly, but Sebastian didn’t care. 

 “It’s none of your business!” Sebastian said, stepping closer, trying to muster up the courage he had mustered. “She doesn’t want to be here. Let her go now!” 

 The woman stared at Sebastian, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. But the tension was building, and Sebastian knew he had to hurry before this situation got any worse. 

 With a quick movement, Sebastian turned his head toward the fat man. “If you touch her again, I’ll make sure everyone knows who you are,” he challenged, trying to show courage even though he knew he should keep his distance. 

 In this explosive moment, the man seemed to be considering, and was disturbed by Sebastian’s assertiveness. He stepped back, his eyes narrowing in anger. “You’re lucky, young man,” he said, scornful. “But this isn’t over yet.” 

 Sebastian seized the opportunity, moving quickly toward the woman and grabbing her hand. “Let’s go, now!” He said, pulling her out of the dangerous situation.

 With the desire to avoid the fat man's retaliation, they rushed out of the office, ignoring the process that had to be followed. As they stepped out of the building, their hearts trembled with a mixture of tension and new hope.

 Sebastian seriously thought about how he could get back to safety, all the while feeling that this meeting could be a turning point. He also realized that this time, when he heard Sara's voice, he would not let himself get away so easily.

 Sebastian quickly pulled the woman out of the room, making sure there was no trace of the fat man chasing them. As they ran through the halls of the Blue Net Group building, relief and tension mixed within Sebastian. He tried to make sense of the situation he had just gotten himself into.