Nathan; The Multitalented Master

Pauper

Chapter 3

Nathan breathed down and answered. “ A deliveryman, and please no more questions."

Nathan added his last words to cut her off when he sensed that manager Sophia was going to attack him with another question.

“Sir, if you ended up wasting our time, you would be locked in a cell without a bail for the next two weeks.“

" No prob.“ Nathan remained calm despite their threats and insolent attitude towards him.

On the other hand, he was beginning to doubt if the amount in his bank account was real. What if the money were just a piece of his illusions, and weren't real? He panicked. 'But he paid the cabman right?' the words rang in his head so the tension reduced a bit.

He hesitated a bit when he was asked to choose his method of payment.

“Bank transfer or card withdrawal?"

" Card transfer.“ He answered, shoved his hands into his pocket, pulled out the card, and with his trembling hands, handed over the card to them.

The manager, upon sighting the card, frowned. The card wasn't even a golden one, it was an ordinary card, how could this contain a thousand?

She stretched the card to her receptionist to process the payment even though she was in doubt.

“Tim….“

Nathan panicked, thinking that it was a payment decline due to Insufficient balance and due to the way both ladies had stared at him.

“Card declined." The receptionist reported.

“Rub the card magnetic against your hair. Might be a network.“ Nathan suggested.

The ladies cast him a look of hate.

The receptionist reluctantly agreed to his suggestion.

“Tim…” the machine read after Nathan had input his pin. Nathan this time around surrenders to fate. He was already feeling nervous, and tensions due to the atmosphere surrounding the situation.

Maybe he shouldn't have trusted the system. If the card should decline again, how would he convince or pacify them?

Manager Sophia, wide-eyed, stretched forth her hands for a shake.

“Congratulations Mr. You're welcome to Dallas Hotel" she winked at him.

Nathan felt relieved from the tension and accepted the handshake.

He gestured to the VIP suite after getting out of the elevator.

He huffed and puffed out air, thanks to the receptionist he had a hard time.

Nathan got into the bathroom to have his bath. He moaned as the water trickled down his body, and the lather from the soap soothed his skin.

After getting out of the bathroom, he dried his body with the towel, slumped to the bed, and slept off.

***

Nathan woke up the next day, rubbing his hands against his eyes. He scrutinized around the room, standing up from the bed.

He was in love with the sight, who would have thought he would find a place to lay his head last night?

Angie had the nerve to drive him out of the house which he had purchased with his hard-earned money, and even dared to accommodate another man.

He clenched his fist against his thighs at the thought.

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~” new system alert!" The words are displayed over a screen in his presence.

“Today's task is to spend five thousand Dollars on dress, and shoes to unlock the next phase of wealth.“

" Just that?“ Nathan gasped, his eyes in askance.

A few minutes later, Nathan was downstairs arriving in the private car that he had ordered.

He was sipping the coffee while glancing over his wristwatch.

Nathan got inside the car after he had received a call from the chauffeur.

“Drive me to the biggest boutique," Nathan said.

The chauffeur nodded, driving off the busy road.

The Royce car came to a halt at the boutique car park.

Nathan sauntered inside the boutique to get a change of clothes.

When he got inside, he met a charming young lady whose smile calmed his tensions. The lady's smile served as medicine to his fears.

Even Though he was rich, he still had this weakness of nervousness.

He maintained his pose and responded well to the lady when she welcomed him with a greeting.

“You're welcome sir, this way." The lady gestured with smiles widely displayed on her face.

Nathan felt important at her approach, he hailed after her.

“These are the sections for Louis Vuitton, Paris collection at the left wings, and over there is Michelle Perry collection.“

" I'll take from all the sections.“ Nathan chimed, taking a step forward.

" Becca, why did you allow that man inside the VIP sections?" A lady in her prime age questioned, her eyes scrutinizing Nathan's body as if he was a pile of shit.

He tried not to be moved by her stare or awkward behavior.

“Young man, you should get out of here!" Her voice was firmed, and filled with hatred.

His eyes rolled over to her side. “ This isn't a place for your type to afford, you should get off to those thrift stores at the market.“

" What must have made you say this? Have you heard of him before?“ The lady who had earlier attended to him inquired.

She scoffed and smirked. “ I didn't need to know him before I said this. “ She glared at him.

" A man would be addressed according to his dress. I guess the saying is a fact. Are you blind? Can't you see the way he dresses?“

Becca turned to Nathan for a glimpse. Her facial expressions change at her behold. She whirled back to stare at the lady.

“But ma'am, the saying also goes; never to judge a book by its cover."

“Are you mad or high?“ " How dare you talk to your supervisor in such a way? I'm your superior, you should give me the accord unless you want me to…” She stopped halfway, her look giving out the remaining words.

Becca shook timidly and apologized to her.

She walked to him.“Sir," she paused halfway.

She continued.“I would like to show you to another section."

Nathan was infuriated at her suggestions but decided to act cool.

Why would they have concluded that he wouldn't be able to afford clothes that were hanging in their various closets?

He took a deep breath and stared at his outfit. He shrugged his head, staring back at them.

“What if I don't like the place?“

" Does a pauper have a choice?“ The lady chirped.

Speechless, Nathan stood for a while cogitating on the lady's words. The insults were too much for him to tolerate further, taking action would be a better option for him. But what actions?