John's eyes fixed on Ashley's, his mind stunned in disbelief. The room faded away, leaving only the two of them in a moment that felt like forever. Long-forgotten memories came rushing back, filling his thoughts with painful feelings.-------In the luxurious Golden Palm Hotel of Florida, Miami Beach, FL."Sir, your dinner has arrived."John O'Connor, dressed in his crisp room service uniform, knocked firmly on the door of room 714. He fidgeted slightly, adjusting his name tag as he waited."Coming!"A deep voice called out from inside. The door swung open, and John's eyes widened in shock. He didn't recognize the tall man who stood before him, but his heart skipped a beat as he saw the woman in a plush bathrobe behind him - Ashley, his girlfriend.John's eyes locked onto hers, his mind racing with questions. What was she doing here? With him? He felt like he'd been punched in the gut.The man gestured for John to enter, and he mechanically wheeled in the dinner cart, his eyes fixed o
~The dinner party~--------John stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his bow tie for what felt like the hundredth time. He was dressed fancily and extravagantly in a designer tuxedo by the famous designer, Reginald Laurent.The black tuxedo was tailored to perfection, accentuating his broad shoulders and chest. The white shirt was crisp and starched, with a subtle sheen that caught the light. The black bow tie was made of the finest silk, and John had struggled to tie it just right.John stepped out of his apartment and headed to the elevator, his heart racing with nervousness. He had never been to a party like this before, and the thought of meeting new people made him anxious.Especially since he had no memory of doing anything like this before. The car crash five years ago had taken away his memories, leaving him with a blank slate.As he approached the elevator, he took a deep breath and pushed the button. The doors slid open, and he stepped inside, relieved to be alone. But h
-------John and Finn stepped out of the run down building, the warm sun beating down on them. Finn waited for John to unlock the car door, but instead, John stood still, lost in thought.Finn moved closer, curiosity getting the better of him."Hey, boss? You okay?" he asked, eyeing John's introspective expression.John snapped back to reality, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I'm fine, Finn. Just thinking." He gestured to the car, and Finn opened the door for him.As they settled into their seats, Finn buckled up and glanced at John through the rearview mirror."Um...sir, why did you decide to help your former landlord?" he asked, his brow furrowed in confusion."I mean, he treated you like dirt and constantly insulted you. So why would you help him pay off his debt, sir? I just don't get it."John adjusted his seatbelt, his eyes gazing out the window. "It's simple, Finn," he began, his voice low and thoughtful."Karma. I believe in treating others the way I want to be treat
--------Mr. Jenkins took another cigarette and started smoking, his hands shaking slightly as he inhaled deeply. He sat down in his worn armchair, his eyes fixed on John and Finn, who were still standing. "So... since you paid my debt, am I supposed to be grateful or something?" he sneered, his voice filled with resentment.John smiled, looking confident. He put his hands in his pockets and leaned back, looking relaxed. "I think you should be grateful, Mr. Jenkins. After all, I just saved you from financial ruin."Mr. Jenkins’ eyes got smaller, his face red with anger. He tapped his foot impatiently. "What do you want, John? You know I don't have the money to pay you back. But if you give me time, I'll get it. I promise."Finn spoke up before John could respond. He crossed his arms, looking serious. "How were you planning on paying my boss the money, Mr. Jenkins? Were you going to suck your tenants dry to get it?"Mr. Jenkins' face showed that he was getting more angry but he knew h
—----John walked out of his office and into the bright sunlight, his phone already in hand. He dialed Rachel's number, his eyes scanning the parking lot for Finn and the car."Hey Rachel, it's John. I need to reschedule our meeting for an hour later. Something urgent has come up," he said, his voice firm but apologetic."Okay, no problem sir. Is everything all right?" Rachel asked, her voice filled with concern.John nodded, even though she couldn't see him. "Yeah, everything's fine. I just need to take care of something."He ended the call and spotted Finn waiting by the car. "Hey Finn, I need to go to an address. It's an old apartment of mine."Finn raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. He started the engine and drove off into the streets. When they arrived at the address, Finn stared at the building, then back at the GPS, wondering if it was the wrong address. But the GPS indicated they were at the right destination. He looked at John from the rearview mirror, confusion etche
—-----After the whole charade at the showroom, John leaves in a Bentley as Finn drives him to work. Finn's friendly demeanor puts John at ease as he briefs him on things to expect at work, his schedule, and other things.As they drive, Finn glances over at John and says, "So, you're going to have a busy day ahead of you." He smiles reassuringly."I know it's going to be a lot of information to take in, but just try to relax and enjoy the ride. And feel free to ask me any questions you have. I'm here to help."John nods, taking a deep breath and trying to relax. He turns to face Finn, his eyes locked on the driver. "Okay, so what's first on the agenda?" he asks, his voice laced with a hint of curiosity.Finn's eyes flicker to the rearview mirror as he responds, "Well...um, first we're going to head to your new office and get you set up there. Then we'll take you around the company to learn more about Eon Innovations." He pauses, his hands moving deftly over the steering wheel. "You'll
—---John grabbed his suit and went out of his new apartment with Finn and Michael. Michael left them and went his way, while Finn helped John into the car and drove to the showroom.As they arrived, Finn opened the car door for John and they both got out. Finn gestured towards the showroom, "We're here, John. This is one of the best showrooms in the city."John nodded, straightening his suit, and they walked in. A salesperson greeted them with a fake smile, her eyes scanning John's suit. "May I help you?" she asked, her tone condescending.Finn spoke up, "We'd like to register a membership to buy a car."The salesperson raised an eyebrow, her expression mocking. "You want to register as a member here?" She emphasized the word "member" as if it was a joke.John's face flushed, but Finn remained calm, his expression firm. "Yes, that's right."The salesperson snickered, glancing at John's suit again. "Did you check the sign before coming? The lowest membership costs a million dollars."
—----After the contract signing, John was escorted to his new luxurious apartment by Michael. As they entered, a smooth, melodic voice filled the air."Welcome, John O'Connor."John's eyes widened in surprise, and he spun around, trying to locate the source of the voice. He looked at Michael with a hint of fear in his eyes.Michael chuckled and nodded reassuringly. "That's just the AI voice device, John. It's been programmed to assist you with anything you need."John looked around the room, still trying to wrap his head around the sudden greeting. He took a step forward, his curiosity piqued. "Hey, AI...what's your name?""Hello, John. My name is Nova. I'm here to help you with any questions or tasks you may have. How may I assist you today?" The voice seemed to come from all around him, and John turned around, trying to locate the source.John's eyes lit up with excitement. He nodded eagerly, his hands gesturing as he spoke. "Nova, huh? Well, Nova, can you show me around this place
-------John sat there, frozen in confusion, as Davis walked away to answer his phone. He couldn't make sense of what was happening. Who was he, really? What position was he supposed to take back? And what did Davis mean by "shake the tech world like you did years ago"?Davis returned and sat back down, his expression apologetic. "Sorry about that." He gestured to his phone, still clutched in his hand. "I had to take it. It was an important call."He noticed John's confused and unconvinced expression and leaned forward, his eyes intense. "Five years ago, people in the tech world would tremble at the mention of your name." He began to speak, his words pouring out in a passionate torrent.John's eyes widened, his mind racing with questions. Davis's words were like a puzzle piece, fitting into place with a satisfying click.Davis's hands gestured animatedly as he spoke. "You were considered one of the most brilliant minds in the industry. You developed groundbreaking technologies and cre
Kira
Great story so far!