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
There was silence in the household of the Tucsons. There at the dining, a worried Mr. Tucson trudged around the table with gritted teeth. His hands were folded behind him as he walked with a face painted with worry. The rest of the family were seated on the dining table. Their eyes all seemed to be staring into blank space, except for Meeky who couldn't stop looking every now and then into his phone like he was expecting something.Suddenly, Mr. Tucson stopped walking and stared at his wife. "Has there been any news yet concerning the new heir to the Drogonuv empire?" He asked as seriously as he could.A hiss escaped Mrs. Tucson's lips. "What? You still have your mind on that? Why are you letting it bother you so much?" She casted a gaze on him as he put his hands on her chair. "What are you saying, hunny?" Mr. Tucson's eyes were widened. Bewildered at his wife's words. "Do you know what it would mean for us and our business if the new heir to the Drogonuv empire falls into a carele
Justin woke up with the sun in his eyes as rays from the fiery orange ball shot through the window. A wide glass window. It was especially worse that he was now living in a penthouse so he was at the topmost part of a building, overlooking the city. The sun was sure to be the brightest on that level.He felt uncomfortable as he combed his hair with his fingers. He could not exactly tell why he felt so; perhaps it was the sun blazing on his face, or the fact that his life had changed so rapidly it was hard to keep up. He could not decide which of them. The only thing he could tell was that he was uncomfortable. In his head, a little voice kept telling him that there was something he was forgetting, but remembering this thing in particular, proved harder than waking up.He pulled himself out of bed and walked across the room to his bathroom where he picked up a toothbrush and began brushing his teeth. Above his head, on the wall was a wall clock. His view made contact with it and he im
Lilly and Bruce were shopping that morning. They both had smiles on their faces, even with the present turn of events, although Lilly still had some doubts in her mind mostly concerning Justin as she kept seeing his face pop up in her mind's eye every time. She managed to mask it all up within a pretty face, holding hands with Bruce who elegantly and arrogantly walked through the boutique, showing her off like a trophy.Every now and then, her eyes would wander across the boutique. There was a sound that caught her attention and came across as similar to the voice of someone she knew. She searched the place to and fro with her eyes, almost ignoring Bruce words as he cracked jokes to make her laugh. Soon he noticed that there was something not quite right with his girlfriend."Am I being a bore to you, Lilly?" He asked immediately, drawing her attention back to himself."Huh? What do you mean by that?" She asked, looking up at him with her pretty face and eyes."You seem kind of dis
Justin really had himself caught in a sticky situation. He was used to the name calling by his former boss, Bruce, but seeing Lilly throw harsh words his way was another form of nightmare. One that he found that he could not simply wake up from.He stood there and listened to all of them insult him. One after the other. He wished to speak sometimes but even if he could say anything, he would merely just be talked over. It was his fault to have ever forgotten his premium card. "What are you thinking now, huh? Do you think that by mere standing there you would be able to wish yourself out of this situation? Huh? Answer me, you poser!" Bruce continued to chastise him. "Mr. Justin or whatever you may wish to call yourself, please pay up," the cashier coerced. "You are keeping a lot of customers waiting. Are you not tired of standing there? Please I barely have time for any of this, pay up, or the security guards will come over here and toss you out.""Can you freaking do what she asks y
Standing there, taking in insults from all directions; left, right, front and back, was really beginning to have its toll on Justin. He was not even given the chance to speak and defend his case. More pitifully, Lilly and her new husband were being more annoying than they had ever been."I am tired of all of this," his words tore out of his mouth. "Why on earth do you people not want to give me a chance to speak? I promise you that I am not a scam artist. I am also sure, telling you that I can get the money just right away if you let it be.”Bruce and Lilly once again burst into laughter once more. Both seemed like maniacs on the loose with the way they laughed mockingly at him."Oh why can't you just forget this charade, Justin? The jinx is up. We know what you are already. You don't need to hide it or run away from it. As long as we exist, you cannot deceive any unsuspecting person, you rat." Justin looked at Bruce squarely who had just finished speaking. "I have no words to spare
Once Bruce heard Justin's threats, he burst into another fit of laughter. His voice was heard by the staff. They all turned to look at him. Lilly joined as well."What on earth do you really think you are, Justin? Answer me. It seems you might really not be alright up there." Bruce slandered him, making Lilly laugh harder than she had been laughing.Justin turned to him again. "I have told you, Bruce. Get lost. You do not know me or know what I am capable of. Let me be. I don't have business with you. I have business with the cashier. You must not seek to make a joke out of everything every damn time.”"Bruce can say whatever he wants to say," Lilly cut in sharply. "As long as it stops you from deceiving more innocent people like the good people who work here. You do not have the right to tell him what and what not to say, you poser.""I have never seen a man as broke as you are, threaten to fire the staff," the Cashier started. "It just shows how much of an insane human being you ar