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IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWELVE
After proving his point to Rodriguez, the whole team set out into the pitch to commence their training.Just then one of the soccer players, a slender stud of average height hurried closer to Victor's side."Love who you did in there, you actually nailed Rodriguez to the wall, you should have seen his face." He smiled.Victor flashed a slight grin just to show approval for the average guys attention, because he was over the Rodriguez issue but was now focused on the training at hand.Now on the field, the coach directed them to form circles and after that the fitness coach took them on some stretching sessions so they could free up their muscles.After the stretching, they were directed to jog, however chills ran down Victor's spine because he was paired with the notorious Hector. Hector a tall and imposing figure with an athletic build. He was a student in his final year and a key member of the squad, but he was known for his arrogance, nonchalant attitude and bullying behaviour, who
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER THIRTEEN
The news of Victor vs Hector five aside challenge went viral all around the school, especially among the soccer community. It went viral to an extent that a memo was sent through the college platform concerning the matchup, however no one apart from the college soccer players and the coaches knew what was at stake. The college soccer community saw it as another variety of preparation for the upcoming regional higher institutional league, but in truth it was more than that. It was a clash of titans battling for the supremacy over the highest rank of the college soccer team. The MVP.For Hector, he was a self acclaimed god and king of the Marquez Piso university soccer and MVP of the team who taught he was indispensable and could do whatever he wanted just because he was the most talented player on the team, or so he taught.Victor however was willing to challenge that.The next day after afternoon lectures, Victor immediately took up his backpack en route to the college soccer stadium
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER FOURTEEN
As the clock ticked closer to 4:30 pm, students from the college's soccer community began to assemble at the college's five-a-side training pitch. They arrived in droves, drawn by the buzz of excitement that had spread throughout the campus about this match. The anticipation in the air was palpable.They gathered in groups, some sitting on the bleachers, while others found spots on the grassy sidelines. Friends chatted excitedly, and a sense of camaraderie filled the atmosphere as they waited for the action to begin.The chatter and laughter of the students blended with the rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze, creating a lively and festive ambiance. Soccer fans eagerly discussed their favorite college players, strategies, and expectations for the match, though they were mostly unaware of the true significance of this game.Meanwhile, in the locker room, Victor, Michael, and their two teammates were preparing for what could possibly be the challenge of their lives. The room was
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER FIFTEEN
As the game continued, Victor's team struggled against Hector's dominant presence. Hector, who was confident and skillful, was proving to be a formidable opponent.Patricia's friends, who usually paid attention to football matters, couldn't help but comment. One of them asked, "What do you think of this game, Patricia?"Patricia, still annoyed by Victor's presence, replied, "Victor's skills are nowhere near Hector's. Their team is outnumbered, so there's no chance of them winning."Her friends exchanged skeptical glances, questioning Patricia's judgment. It was evident that Patricia's feelings towards Victor were affecting her perspective.As the crowd roared in celebration of Hector's brilliant goal, Michael, rushed towards Victor to check on his injury. Victor winced in pain but waved him off, insisting, "I'm fine, Michael. Just a bit of a twist, nothing serious."Hector, with his confidence soaring, couldn't resist the opportunity to mock Victor. He jogged past him, wearing a sly
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Victor was confused and worried. "But what are we supposed to do now? It seems like we're about to lose this matchup."Marko smiled and said, "Everything will be alright, Victor."Victor was infuriated by the optimistic speech, concerned about the money he'd staked, but more than that, he thought of his reputation in the college team and the joy of his ex-girlfriend cheering for Hector's side, which vexed him.Marko's smile remained as he assured Victor. "I've got a backup."Just then, two athletic-looking young guys walked to the side of the pitch, clad in their soccer kits. Marko, still nursing his injury, was helped to the side of the pitch. There, he introduced Victor to Mel Assuncao and Javier, two members of the Segbrio football club youth system, who had been his close friends for years."These guys are not just talented, they're tough as nails," Marko said with a reassuring smile.Mel Assuncao and Javier exchanged pleasantries with Victor and his team, and then it was time fo
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
In the quiet confines of his cozy house, Victor found himself engrossed in his lecture notes, a cluster of textbooks and papers sprawled across the living room table. He had been diligently studying, his academic books with an unwavering focus, but there was always an underlying anticipation in his heart. It had been nearly two weeks since he had last heard from his baron father, Mr. Jarrod Williams.As he leafed through the pages of his notes, his phone (the iPhone 4s gold plated phone.) suddenly came to life with a melodious ringtone, startling him. Victor's eyes widened with surprise as he saw his father's name flash on the screen. A mix of excitement and curiosity surged through him, making his heart race as he quickly answered the call."Hello, Father," Victor greeted, his voice tinged with a hint of excitement."Victor, my boy," Mr. Jarrod Williams' warm voice echoed through the phone. "How have you been coping with your studies?"Victor couldn't hide the grin that crept onto
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
With a renewed sense of purpose, Victor made his way to his bedroom, scanning his closet for the perfect attire to wear to the Grand Furman Hotel. Among the luxurious items he had recently purchased at the Elysium Elegance boutique, he chose a crisp white t-shirt, exquisitely crafted with a subtle gold emblem, which exuded an air of sophistication and style.As he slid into a pair of sleek, tailored jeans trousers, Victor couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence. These were no ordinary jeans; they were the renowned "Celestial Denim" brand, known for their impeccable fit and premium quality.Completing his ensemble, he carefully selected a pair of Italian leather shoes, handcrafted to perfection, with a lustrous sheen that could rival the finest gemstones. These shoes, bearing the name "Lunar Elegance," were the epitome of class and refinement.Victor admired his reflection in the full-length mirror, satisfied with his choice of attire. It was a testament to the transformation t
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER NINETEEN
As Victor and Keegan continued their journey through the lavish corridors of the Grand Furman Hotel, they finally reached the bank of elevators. Keegan signaled for one of the elevators to open, and they stepped inside.As the elevator ascended, Victor couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The Grand Furman Hotel was like a world of its own, and he was about to step into a realm of even greater exclusivity.Upon reaching the twentieth floor, the elevator doors opened to reveal a beautifully carpeted corridor lined with elegant artwork and soft lighting. They walked towards the door at the end of the hallway, which was guarded by four imposing men. These guards were chatting amongst themselves but remained ever watchful, their discreet earpieces plugged in.As Keegan and Victor approached, the guards fell silent and straightened up. "Boss," one of them said with a respectful nod as Keegan passed through. Victor followed closely behind, noting the sense of r
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- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER EIGHTY
Their faces were contorted into shapes that depicted disappointment, disapproval, annoyance and disdain.Victor never new any of these guys, apart from some of them that belonged to Rachel's campaign team, but for the ones he knew nothing about, how the hell did they know him?If these people had known him as the college pauper, that would be a complete destruction of his persona there at The Marquez Piso university.Or had he already gone rock bottom in the social circle?As the room fell into a sudden silence, a snarky voice emerged from the crowd, "Rachel, is this your idea of a charity event? Bringing the famous college pauper to your birthday party?"Laughter erupted, and more voices joined in, mocking Victor's presence. "I didn't know we were hosting a charity case tonight!""Maybe he applied to be the mascot so he could earn a few quid for the days meal."Another wave of laughter rippled amongst the crowd.Rachel, visibly uncomfortable, stepped forward, "Hey, that's not fair. V
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE
On a Thursday evening, Victor on an sat on an iron bench there at the junction awaiting Rachel who was going to pick him up for her birthday party.While sitting all solitary and alone, he couldn't help but marvel about the possibility of Alejandro Martinez being able to know about the residence of his alter ego Alexander Steel.Apart from that, he was surprised at the fact that Alejandro Martinez was ready to make this a do or die affair to an extent that the old man had sent some hitmen to take him down.Was he supposed to be surprised? Mr Alejandro had already declared war on his leadership of De Jarrod's'Cereals.Mr Alejandro had done a lot to undermine his leadership, from creating a rebellious faction, orchestrating the bombing of his supply trucks, the violent protests of his workers and now the plan to exterminate Alexander Steel?Victor believed that he had been doing his best to have the upper hand in this co-operate battle but he began to feel guilty of the fact that he had
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY EIGHT
Victor was at home playing some video games, however with time he became bored and he decided to call Rachel, at least to congratulate her for her successful performance during the pre electoral debate.He dialled her number and immediately she picked it up."Hello Rachel.""Hello who is this?""It is Victor. Victor Mel Santos Clara. The dark handsome guy with dreadlocks.""Oh Victor how are you?""I am fine. I hope everything is going well for you as well?""Everything is fine.""Uh I called just to congratulate you for your performance in the pre electoral debate and the successful presentation of your agenda. I must tell you, it was fire.""Thanks Victor, I am honored.""I also heard about the demonstration.""Yes, according to what I heard, Patricia said something provocative in German and it caused the demonstration.""I was happy that happened. At least now I believe you have a big chance to clinch that position of the director of socials."Rachel just laughed. "We would see how
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN
Patricia looked surprised. "What is going on?" She asked. "What is going on?" She asked once again turning to some members of her campaign team.One of them rushed to the podium, he was a German that went by the name Franz. He leaned to her ear. "I am sorry ma'am but what you just said is a very awful speech.""What!" Patricia was taken aback."You just delivered a derogatory speech in German. Let me look at it." Franz picked up the piece of paper from her hand and glanced at it."Oh my God. It's really bad.""What does it say?" Patricia was shivering."Trust me you don't want to hear it." Franz shook his head."So what do we do now?" "We need to move out of here, and fast."As Patricia and her campaign team hastily exited the venue, whispers spread among the audience. Confused murmurs turned into exclamations as people began to grasp the unintended nature of Patricia's speech. The air crackled with tension, and a wave of disgruntled murmurs swept through the room."This young lad
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY SIX
Patricia strode into the Dr Cassandra Rojo Pavilion, the most prestigious pavilion center of the university which was to serve as the venue for the debate.She exuded confidence in a tailored navy blue pantsuit that perfectly complemented her assertive persona. The crisp white blouse underneath, coupled with a meticulously knotted silk scarf, which added a touch of sophistication. Her professional attire, combined with polished black heels, reflected both competence and style, setting the tone for a poised and impactful performance in the students union government elections debate.The Dr. Cassandra Rojo Pavilion buzzed with anticipation as students filled the grand hall, their chatter creating a hum that echoed against the high ceilings. The scent of excitement mingled with the crisp air, and the ambiance hinted at the significance of the upcoming debate.The stage was adorned with the university's emblem, and a large banner displayed the words "Students Union Government Elections
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY FIVE
"So young misus, you wanted to speak to the players, the floor is yours."Patricia smiled excitedly. She immediately waved her hand at the players. "Hi and hello boys, as the coach has said I am…""We know who you are just get on with whatever blah blah blah you want to say to us, we have got some warm up to do." Victor said dismissively with scorn written all over his face.However before Patricia could defend herself Anton Fagner chimmed in. "Hey young fela, slow down, that ain't no way to speak to a lady alright, be cool."Immediately Victor contorted his lips and regretted it afterwards, not for cutting Patricia short, but for the fact that a star player like Anton Fagner perceived that he displayed bad attitude.Victor nodded his head but didn't give any form of apology. His face was blue as he felt a ting of embarrassment."Okay." Patricia let out a sigh "I know this is my first time here in here before your game but in order for you players to dispell the idea or thought that m
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY FOUR
Victor and Michael were riding on their Lamborghini en route to the college stadium. Michael was on the wheels as always and Victor was narrating his victory at midnight cove."You should have seen Steffen's defeated eyes that begged for mercy while he was on his knees. Huh." He paused. "He surely must have been thinking about the long jail term he was going to be slammed with by the government after he was caught red handed.""Serves him right." Muttered Michael. "What about the marijuana and the cocaine his men were trying to load on their trucks?""Oh that shit? It's worth millions of dollars.""What did you do with them?" Michael asked."I made sure they were burnt right before his eyes, it was a perfect way to salvage my victory against that bloody rebel.""You know he is more than just a rebel?""What? What else is he?" Victor furrowed his eyebrows."He snatched your girlfriend Patricia from you.""Hey Michael, please do not go there." Victor frowned with resentment etched upon
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY THREE
Victor began with a chuckle upon sighting the pathetic state of his former landlord."Come on Victor, what is going on, why am I bundled like a captive?" He was scared and that was very evident."You want to know why you are bundled like this?" He paused while looking straight at Mr Thompson's eyes. He walked round him and his gait was slow and relaxed."Let's just say I couldn't get over the acute embarassment you showered on me and my mother just because we were not able to pay your rent on time.""Come on Victor, you know how people are nowadays, if you are not tough with them, they would take you for granted. Please I didn't mean no harm." He pleaded."Oh what a speech. Okay tell me, how many times has my mother failed to comply with you by paying our rent? How many times have we disrespected you or taken you for granted? If I could remember vividly you issued threats to evict us forcefully out of your house, you even threatened to slap me for trying to reason with you.""No Victo
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY TWO
Victor had tried to let the memories of Mr Thompson's harsh and cruel confrontation to slide under the carpet, but the fact that he had threatened to slap him for trying to calm him down and explain their predicament made him infuriated at each thought as they replayed in his mind time and time again.What would have happened if I was not rich? What would people have said if I didn't have the means to arrest the tumultuous situation? What would have been the mental state of my mother if our belongings were thrown out? How would she have been able to cope with the overly unbearable cold outside?These were questions that flooded his mind. This however made him come to the conclusion that Mr Thompson was a hardened devil, not only that, he was determined to humble him by breaking him and if it was going to bring into nothingness his arrogance and stoney heart, Victor considered it a worthy effort.Now Mr Thompson was a regular customer at a beer parlour just down the street a stone thro
