"Dad, I want another favor," Justin said, clasping his phone to his ears.
"I guess you're finally coming back to take your inheritance. When you exhaust your number of favors."
"Dad, I'm not coming to inherit anything. I just need you to do this one last favor for me." Justin said, chafing his hand on a chimney. While the contorted siren of a cop car blared faintly into his ears.
"You asked me for a favor some days ago. I wonder what you're up to this time."
"It's the second favor I'm asking of you. Are you going to grant it or not?"
"Let's hear it."
"I need some money. Something close to a hundred and fifty thousand dollars."
A soft chuckle echoed from the other end.
"I knew you weren't going to grant my request." Justin whimpered, rolling his eyes in disappointment.
"I thought you were going to ask for an island or even a penthouse." His father said. "I guess you're going on some cheap shopping spree or something."
"Dad, I don't need a penthouse. And you don't have to know what I need it for. If you're not going to give to me, fine, I'll ju -"
"Calm down Justin. " His father cut in. "I'll send you the money. I don't care what you do with money. You could have billions of dollars if you choose to run the company."
Justin's lips remained mute, his eyes settling on the crowdy sidewalk he's striding on.
"We'd see to that later. But please send the money right now. It's an emergency." Justin said. He didn't wait for his father's response before ending the call.
Immediately, Justin's phone beeped. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars had been deposited into his account. A wide grin swept across his face as he gazed at this phone. He put it back in his pocket and proceeded down the block.
****
"Your payment has been confirmed sir, you can sign the papers now." The man sitting across Justin said. He slid some documents to Justin. Justin picked up the pen and the man showed him what section of the documents required his signature.
Justin's cheek melted in a smile as he signed the Purchase Agreement.
"It was a pleasure doing business with you Mr. Justin."
"It's my pleasure." Justin retorted, clasping the man's hand in a handshake.
"Here's your car key." Justin took the car key and walked out of the dealership.
"Lilly, I'm sure you're not ready for this," Justin said as a smile shone over his mouth. He opened the door of the new car and the immaculate scenery of its interior captured his eyes. With a fresh clean whiff hunting from its luxury leather seats and digital dashboard.
A puff found its way out of Justin's lips, as he rubbed his hands over the wheels. "This isn't a cheap Velar." He muttered. "This a fucking Lamborghini Urus. Two fifty thousand dollars baby!" Justin yelled.
"Yes!" He grinned, slamming his hands over the wheels.
Justin ignited the engine and zoomed off.
***
The Tucsons’ spacious penthouse came into view as Tucson zoomed the sleek Lamborghini Urus in.
The Tucsons' luxury mansion is in the heart of the city with a sprawling garden and an infinity pool overlooking the skyline.
The warm glints of the sun beat down on his skin as he ecstatically alighted from the car.
"Lilly." He screamed. "Come out baby. I've got a surprise for you."
Tucson was the first to come out of the building.
"Why are you making no -" He couldn't complete the statement when he saw the new car.
A huff sped out of Tucson's lips, as he watched in amusement.
Mrs. Tucson and Diana walked out too. Just like Tucson, their lips hung up in outright shock.
Lilly ambled out, moments later and Justin rushed to pull her by the arm to show her the surprise.
Lilly moved closer to the car with her eyebrows raised in astonishment. Her lips formed an oval shape as she switched her gaze from Justin to the car and then back to her amused folks. "What is going on?" Lilly asked, with her hands hemmed across her chest. "I heard your new car was taken away," Justin said with a flare of sarcasm in his tone. "So I thought to get my beautiful wife a brand new car," Justin added. "Wow!" Lilly exclaimed. She was a bit speechless as she glanced at the car. "He brought her a brand new Urus?" Diana's boyfriend mumbled as he walked towards Diana and plopped his hands on her shoulder. "This is unbelievable," Tucson whispered. Justin paid no attention to the murmurs. "It's all yours baby!" He screamed, stretching the car keys to Lilly. Lilly grasped the car keys. A grin arched across her mouth as she saw the metallic 'Lamborghini' inscription on the car key. She fluttered into Justin's arms and hugged him tightly like she was going to crush his backb
Lilly slammed the door of the car with a loud bang, she strolled towards the loan shark like she was going to get into a physical altercation with him. "You're not going to take the car away," Lilly yelled. The loan shark gave Lilly a cold, calculating gaze. "You have a sexy angry face." He muttered. Justin's face changed into a scowl when he heard the compliment. He seemed to find it disrespectful that the loan shark complimented his wife that way. "But you have to stay out of this," the loan shark added. He gestured for his men to take the car key from Lilly. "Give them the car keys young lady." The loan shark ordered. Lilly didn't listen. She constricted her hands on the keys as her heart thumped rapidly as two men approached her. She drifted to the side, but they didn't stop coming closer. Lilly took fearful steps backward and the men trudged towards her at the same pace. "Don't touch my wife," Justin yelled. He stormed close to the men going after Lilly. One of them lande
Lilly's lips emitted a sigh. She wiped a streak of sweat off her face. She felt a lot of emotions, yet clueless about which one to express first. She felt guilty that Justin succumbed to her pressure. And had to go and lend money to buy her a car. Then again she imagined how broken and disappointed she'd be if the car was taken away. Again she recalled the awkward way her last encounter with Bruce ended. She thought she wasn't going to see him again. Despite what transpired, Bruce came in and saved the day. His act of kindness may have earned him a spot in her heart. "I'm sorry," Bruce said, wrapping his hand around Lilly's neck. At first, he thought she'd shove his hand away. Instead, she pulled him into a warm embrace. Tucson cleared his throat as he and his wife approached Lilly and Bruce. The duo disentangled from the hug. Lilly's cheek melted in a sheepish smile. She's nervous about how she'll introduce Bruce to her family. "Don't you think the handsome man deserves to be int
Justin's laughter erupted like a dam, breaking, echoing off the walls in a manic crescendo. The laughter vanished off Justin's lips when he saw the sincerity in Lilly's demeanor. "Lilly! Are you kidding right now?" Justin asked, nudging his head closer to her. "Are you leaving me for this bastard, you're really - " "You meant to say, rich bastard?" Bruce impeded, his eyes glinting with a cynical smirk. "Shut up. You bastard." He slammed his cuffed hands on the table, the metal cuffs clanking against the wood, ready to pull Bruce in for a fight. "You're the reason why I was here in the first place you animal!" Bruce curled his lips in a sinister smile. "You're here because you couldn't pay your debt." Bruce smirked. "Justin!" Lilly called and Justin sat down. "Sign the papers, please." The welled-up tears in Justin's eyes cascaded. "You want me to sign these papers? Lilly, I love you. I can't imagine a world without you." Justin cried. "But I don't love you! What part of that d
A Rolls-Royce Cullinan pulled over amongst a multitude of people, its sleek black exterior gleaming in the bright camera lights. The hum of its engine died down, and the soft thud of the doors opening drew everyone's attention. The sweet scent of leather and wood wafted out, enticing the crowd as they watched with dropped jaws.Tucson emerged from the Rolls-Royce, his blue tuxedo perfectly tailored to his body, the soft rustle of the fabric echoing through the silence. The golden threads embroidered on his lapel caught the light, shimmering like diamonds as he stepped onto the red carpet, his black patent leather shoes glinting with a mirror-like finish. He appeared like a groom that's ready to walk down the aisle with the love of his life. He held his wife's hand as she slowly alighted from the car. Just like him, Mrs. Tucson's outfit is yelling 'classy.' She's not in her wardrobe exclusive, but the golden sparkles on her red dress attracted onlookers. Her diamond necklace twinkled
"What stupid instructions?" Diana yelled. "You could lose your job right now." She added. "This is so embarrassing," Meeky muttered through gritted teeth. "This whole thing is beginning to erupt a scene here. Mrs. Tucsons said. "I'm afraid we might have to leave." Bruce clenched his teeth, its sound echoing through the air. "We're not leaving. We must go in," Bruce growled. "Yes, we can't leave like that, I paid a whooping one hundred thousand dollars for those tickets. You animals can't cancel them just like that. I must get a refund!" Another loud uproar ensued from the paparazzi. "They've gone broke." "They didn't buy the tickets." "They want a refund? Wow!" "You all should shut the fuck up." Bruce screeched, with a frown. Silence. "Can we pay for new tickets?"Bruce asked, turning to the security. "No sir, the tickets are sold out already." The security guard retorted. "I'm sorry, but you all have to leave now. You're obstructing people from accessing the entrance," th
A faint smile was drawn on his face as he walked in. His eyes were squinted, wondering the reaction on their faces as they watched him getting into a place they thought he would never be able to go in. For a minute he decided to give into his own desires and turned back to look at the entire Tucson family.It was just as he thought—his eyes caught the gaze of Bruce who looked utterly bamboozled, unable to tell what was really going on. Once Bruce caught the eyes of Justin looking back at him he immediately puts up an act.“I am sure he will get kicked out of there," he said. "Filthy bastard. Who does he..." His voice trailed off, uncertainty now fully painted on his face, just as it was on every one of the Tucsons’ faces, as well as Lilly who also looked flustered, trying her best not to be caught staring too much at him.He turned forward again, with a smirk on his face. Seeing Lilly still brought butterflies to his belly, but it was not enough to change anything. He still harbored f
It was a no brainer that the Drogonuv empire was going to be going through some major changes soon. The shock wasn't just restricted to the corporate world. The entire world itself was in shock. Some of them, infact, were in fear. And nobody was this most apparent on, than on Bruce.His office was a mess. Papers of all sorts were littered on his desk as on the floor of his space. His hands shook as he held his pen. His windows were closed. He did not want to entertain any visitor. Every footstep he heard only seemed to heighten his paranoia."Who is that?" He asked in fury as his door was knocked. His eyes red as though he had not had a proper nap for sometime"It's me...your secretary," a squirmish feminine voice resounded through the door. "W... what's going on? What are you doing there?" He asked, awaiting an answer instantly. "There are some people here to see you, sir."His heart nearly jumped into his throat once more. And if not that he was able to control himself, it would