Persia : The last son of Bert

Episode 4 : One last time

The lighted hospital has many secret passages to Ma Sandy's room. When Persia was lead towards the underground he was confused.

" We have to keep her out of sight. Only few doctors attends to her and only few knows she is still alive " Garcia was quick to whispers when he caught the expression on his face.

Persia however only responded with a nod. The elderly doctor who lead the way finally opens a door for him to walk in.

Persia had to stop in the door when he saw the woman laid lifelessly on the metallic bed.

Her lips pale and her skin white. Leaving a shaky sigh and the hairs on his pores standing at it's end Persia walks to the bed's side.

" She's...cold " He whispers softly after touching her fingers slightly. His heart tearing apart.

Persia couldn't wait another minutes. All his family had fallen apart thanks to his evil uncle.

The room now become so suffocating that he just had to evacuate the building entirely.

When he got outside, he stood still and set his jaw tightly.

" How long has she been like that? " He asked Garcia firmly.

" For twenty one years. It's a miracle she haven't kicked the bucket "

" I won't kill him. I won't kill my uncle for revenge. No. Killing him is too Merciful " He vow.

He soon get into the car and the journey to the Bert's family graveyard began.

His heart thudding throughout the drive. When the car finally skidded to a stop, Persia alighted and followed Garcia who lead the way to the silent place.

Under the night sky Persia saw the tombstones for the first time in his life. Eight of them been built for his brothers and parents, all dead.

His knees gives ways at this and he flopped on the floor. Garcia left him, giving him the privacy he needed.

For many minutes Persia could only gaze at the stones dejectedly. His shoulders finally sagged. Scalding tears burns his eyes but he choked it back.

No doubt about it, he is the last son. He gritted his teeth when the last words of his father echoes now in his ears.

" I will recreate your legacy father. I will make sure everyone remembers the name again. Bert! "

Persia left the graveyard finally and goes back to the car. The last journey to his father's house began that same night.

After a long drive he alighted before a glass Mansion. No one is in sight because the house have been abandon after Bert's demise but everywhere still tidy and comfy.

Persia gulped down hard before stepping into the grandiose living room. Everywhere eerily silent and tensed.

He could almost see the vision of his brothers running about. Laughter filling the air and then wail.

All of a sudden his memories was triggered and he rub his temple after gasping softly.

His childhood memories returning. He look around the house for sometime then sigh.

" Now I understand. Now everything has fallen into places " He turn to Garcia who readily await his order. " Do you think I can do this? Restore my father's name and bring back his lost glory? "

" Anyone that has Bert's blood flowing in his vein could do anything "

" Then I shouldn't disappoint anyone of you " He replied curtly. " I want Bert's companies to be open. All staffs to return back to their task. Tell the media the last son of Bert is back and I have come not only to reclaim all my dad's lost wealth but to also avenge his death "

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" Where the hell have you been Persia? And you have the nerve to ignores our calls? " Russell took no time in venting when Persia walks into the tiny room.

" He must have a good explanation " Fernando said instead. " we should hear him out "

The two men watched as Persia keeps mute all through and finally flopped on his own bed. Russell eyes caught the silver ring on Persia's hand and he growl.

" Perfect! You spent all our life savings on a woman who rejected your proposal "

" Give him a break Russell. You can see he is heartbroken " Fernando urged. Silence fell until finally Persia look up to his two very best friend who had stayed with him, grow up with him in the orphanage home.

" Fern? Russell? I found...my root " He announced softly.

The piece of news makes his roommates dropped their jaw in great awe. In no time they went white with shock.

" You...are kidding Persia. You can't just...I mean who is he, your father and...your family? " Russell stuttered stupidly but Fernando didn't say anything. He is just too stunned.

In no time Persia told them everything they needed to know. About his family and how he knows about them.

He went further to inform them Davey Juan of Juan's cooperation is none other than his cousin who stole everything away from him.

" He stole Celia as well with that wealth that should be mine. He .. snatched everything away from me " He finished with his teeth gritting.

" Oh my goodness! Why do I have the feelings that this city will soon be covered in blood? " Fernando mutters to himself.

" You are right " Persia replied confidently. " Killing my family is the biggest mistake they have done. The Juans Clan. I will make them pay "

" Persia I think we should exercise patient to this. Once you ascend the hot throne there won't be a going back " Fernando advised and Persia smile at him.

" I know " He brought forward the ring and stare at it for sometime. " Celia dump me because I am nothing but a poor loser. What would be her reaction when I sat on my father's chair and resume his great work? "

" She will be heartbroken and dismay. Cursed herself for not being patient enough " Russell answered angrily.

" I should try once more " Persia announced to the surprise of his friends. " Before I was tossed out of the Juans building and handed over to the cops I was given no chance to propose to her as I have planned "

" Persia... "

" I should go Fern. I should give her this last chance. If she took my hand tonight I will give her the whole world but if she rejected as earlier then ... I should go. "

Instantly Persia get on his feet and walk out, turning deaf ears to his friends call.