Kyle finally gathered enough courage to look up and see what was left of the audience. He was surprised to see Dr Barnes sitting right before him.“Dr Barnes! You’re here. It’s so good to see you again,” Kyle remarked and proceeded to hug him.“Hello Kyle. How have you been? What are you doing here?” asked Dr Barnes.“It’s complicated, sir,” Kyle answered.“I understand things may be complicated but a shared problem is a solved problem. Grab a seat and let’s talk about it,” Dr Barnes said.“I’m sorry sir but I can’t do that. I’m here as a waiter and I won’t get paid if I’m caught slacking,” Kyle answered.“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it. I will pay you four times whatever they promised to pay you,” Dr Barnes assured and got Kyle a seat.“Why are you here as a waiter? If I can remember clearly, you left the mansion with $4 million. What did you do with that? Don’t tell me you squandered $4,000,000 in 2 weeks,” Dr Barnes asked.“I deposited all the money in a savings account, sir.
The next day, Kyle got up as early as he possibly could. The night was short but memorable. He is really Ashley Barnes! He had people to call his family and a place to call home. He was really excited about the prospect of starting a new life, a type of life he’s always dreamed of and even more. Many hours later, after some moments of deep reflections and wide imaginations, Kyle heard a knock on the door of his room and went to attend to it. It was the personal bodyguard assigned to him the day before.“Hello sir. Your driver is here. It’s time to go home, sir” he said.“Thanks man. I’m all set too,” Kyle answered, grabbed his stuff and walked down to the car. By now Kyle was already used to seeing luxurious cars but this particular one was a new discovery. It had a custom number plate with the name BARNES boldly written on it. Its interior was even more exquisite. Kyle was completely stunned and he just couldn’t stop looking around throughout the ride down to the mansion.As they ap
The following morning, a new life began for Kyle Hughes, or maybe Ashley Barnes. Both names were his anyway but he preferred Kyle Hughes as it’s what he’s known all his life. Life surely wasn’t the same again but some things still have to be done and one of them is completing his first degree at Beckerley University.He had to go to the university that morning to complete some formalities so he freshened up and got ready to leave. He wanted to inform Sir Kirby or one of his parents about his movements but to his surprise, they had all converged in the main lounge as if waiting for someone.“Good morning mum, good morning dad, good morning grandpa” Kyle greeted.“Good morning boy. I hope you rested well?” Sir Kirby replied. “Yes, I did, sir. Thank you all for the warm welcome and for everything else. I’m actually heading out now and I was just coming to inform you,” Kyle said.“Heading out? Is anythng the matter?” Mrs Barnes asked, sounding a little worried.“Not at all, mum. I jus
“What do you mean by that, please?” Kyle asked, becoming increasingly frustrated by what was going on.“I’m sorry but we couldn’t verify your identity, sir. I’m afraid you are not Ashley Barnes. Maybe Millie (the receptionist) was right afterall. You are an impostor and I will hand you over to the right authorities. People like you should not be walking freely on the streets of our beloved city,” Mr Riley answered. He brought out his phone, dialled a number and some security officers appeared in the VIP lounge.“I think I will just call my dad,” Kyle said. He picked up his phone and called Dr Barnes severally but he could not get through to him. “How did that go?” Mr Riley asked but Kyle was too ashamed to answer.Disappointed, Kyle pleaded with Mr Riley to let him leave the bank and come back later, probably with his Dad to prove that he isn’t an impostor. Just then, a thought struck him and he turned back to Mr Riley.“Can we try the identification process again?” Kyle asked.“I’m
“You really think you can humiliate me and get away with it, eh? You must be joking,” Lewis added. The scenes from the fundraising event were still fresh in his memory. His father has always protected and defended him but for the first time ever, he was humiliated and his father coud not defend him. “How dare you go head to head with me?” Lewis thundered and slapped Kyle heavily. Kyle tried to fight back but he was overpowered by Lewis’ men.Some minutes later, Beth was brought by some of Lewis’ men. She was surprised to see Kyle tied to an old air-conditioner.“What is this good-for-nothing guy doing here? He isn’t worth our time and attention,” she said and spat on him.“I know he isn’t worth our time and attention but after what happened at the fundraising event the other day, it is only right that I show him who the boss is. I am Lewis Harrison and no one on this campus can dare to have a go at me. I will make an example of this brat,” Lewis bragged."Sounds about right," Beth sa
It was a cool evening at Beckerley University. The sky was painted in hues of pink and orange as the sun set behind the horizon. The air was cool and light, and there was a gentle breeze blowing, rustling through the leaves and creating a soothing sound. Kyle Hughes was resting in one of the open spaces near the university hall. He was scheduled to deliver a paid assignment to Cian, a senior colleague and a campus big guy who never really cares about his education. It’s one of the many things Kyle has had to do in order to sustain himself and pay his college fees. He was a popular figure on campus but for all of the wrong reasons. If anyone needs an errand boy, a quick fix to sort out their mess, or even a cleaner, Kyle is their go-to person. After about half an hour of rest, Kyle got up and started walking towards the university hall where he’s scheduled to meet Cian. He would deliver the assignment to Cian and go straight to the university library to meet his girlfrie
“Beth, stop!” Kyle called out. “Say something Beth,” Lewis whispered.Beth pulled back from Lewis and turned in the direction of Kyle. “Who are you?” she asked, giving Kyle a stern look. “What do you mean? It's me Kyle,” said Kyle, looking surprised. “Kyle? I see. Well I don't know you. All I know is that you're a poor boy who can't even feed himself. I heard that from a couple of girls around,” Beth said, laughing. Lewis’ approach gave her the confidence to lash out at Kyle with full firepower. She didn’t hold back one bit. “You can't even pay your bills without asking anyone for support.“ she added. Lewis’ words did not hurt Kyle much because he’s used to being talked down to and made to feel like nobody but Beth’s words pierced through Kyle’s skin like arrows. He could not believe that a lady he has been dating for 4 years could switch up on him just like that.“Beth means the world to me. I won't go down without a fight,” Kyle thought to himself. Beth, we both know Lewis
“Kyle! Kyle!!,” some voices called out from outside the room. Kyle was resting on his bed when he heard the voices. He was hesitant at first but the calls were soon followed by some knocks on the door.so he had no other option than to get out of bed. He dragged his feet to the door and his roommates Nathan and Callum appeared. Upon seeing them, Kyle’s mood was lifted and his face beamed with smiles. It was around 8pm on the clock and Kyle just wished he didn’t wake up from that sleep. The events of the last few hours replayed in his head as if they were happening all over again. The most prominent voice in his head was Beth’s. He could hear her repeat the words “You can't even pay your bills without asking anyone for support”. Beth didn’t lie, but she didn’t have to spread Kyle’s dirty linen in public. Throughout their 4-year relationship, Kyle was always at her beck and call, doing everything humanly possible to please her but it just was never enough. The only real issue