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
The security guards backed off for a moment, certainly surprised and wary of Justin's claims, being that he seemed so confident, without a shred of bluff in his tone and words, that he would certainly get them to lose their jobs. Such threats to a person who valued his job, were never to be taken lightly. The security guards were careful, hesitating to make any action in the long run. Avoiding to be rash in their dealings. It was obvious to the rest of the staff, as well as Lilly and Bruce, that the security guards were afraid of touching Justin."You cowards," the Cashier cried out, her hair on edge, and a face painted with anger. "What are you all waiting for?" Justin at this time had a smirk drawn over his face. His arms were folded, waiting for the security guards to come take him away if they weren't so afraid for their jobs."Okay, so be it." Bruce declared, shoving his hand into his pockets, and digging up a phone. "I am tired of being here and watching this poser make a foo
The security guards had no qualms this time around on tossing Justin out. As long as it had already been established that he had no ties to the manager of any sort. They were angry, pissed that he played them for fools, threatening by all he could, when he couldn't possibly do anything, that they would lose their jobs. Both men seized Justin by both arms. He did not struggle, although it showed on his face that he detested being carried around like they were doing to him."You oaf," one of the security guards cursed."You're lucky we were not instructed to beat you up," the other one snarled menacingly with a frown and a glare from the side of his eyes. "You're lucky that the manager is not a bad person. I would have given you the beating you deserve. After talking all that shit about getting us fired. You really deserve to get beaten, you piece of scum.”Justin was not concerned about their words and whatever they had to say. He glared only at the manager. "You will regret this," h
"A splendid day, Mr. Justin, what can I do for you?" The manager's voice was eager and cheerful in the way he spoke. "You seem to be in a not so good mood. Is anything the matter?"Justin wondered if he should tell him anything in a brief thought of seconds. He shrugged it off immediately. "Don't worry about how I sound," he said. "See... I wanted to know if the Leanne Boutique is one of dad's investments. Is it?"Justin hoped earnestly within him for an affirmation. "Well, yes. As a matter fact, the company has a close to eighty percent share in the business's stock." The manager's words sounded like honey to Justin's ears. A honey of sounds. So much that he could feel himself vibrate from how good it made him feel. Sweet sweet revenge."Good, good." Justin smiled rather wryly."Is anything the matter?" The manager asked again."Well, there is. But I will leave stories like this for another to be told. What I want from you right now is to pull out all our assets and investments from
"Yes, how may I help you?" The Cashier asked, her face in a frown wondering if she had gotten herself more weirdos as customers once more."Not much," one of the men said in response. "We are here to shut down the boutique. Drogonuv is shutting it down due to its bankruptcy." The Cashier couldn't believe her ears. It seemed it was from one problem to another. Today, it seemed, was cursed with the high chance of coming across weird men with an absurd level of audacity."What?" She asked, trying to clarify her hearing, but before she could complete her words the men had begun to announce to the populace in the boutique that they were closing the place down.Bruce and Lilly were just as shocked, both holding bags of clothing in their hands. "Who are these ones now?" Bruce complained, feeling tired already of the strung out day."The Leanne Boutique is now the sole property of the Drogonuv, we advice that all of you in here should leave. We are shutting this place down.""Are you sure