Persia : The last son of Bert

Episode 5 : Not even the Sky

His home is just a few blocks away to Celia's house so he decided to walk over there.

After some minutes he arrived at the lighted house but from the loud music he realized a party is going on.

Surprised that Celia could throw a party after breaking up with him, Persia march in.

There he saw Celia having the best time of her life with her friends around her.

Dollars note splattered around the floor, the music blaring and alcohols all over.

Persia literally was amazed by this and it serves as an answer to him already but being an adamant man, he walk forward to Celia and tap her tenderly on the shoulder.

The lady whirled around with a grin, thinking it's one of her friends but laying her eyes on him she threw up a fit and scream.

" Who the hell let you in? How dare you return? I thought you are held up in a confined space already "

Persia stop abruptly by her words. Definitely she deserves nothing but his hate.

" Celia... I came to give you..this " He pulled out the ring and goes on his one knee. " Strangely I still couldn't stop loving you. I will let all that has happened slide Celia. Will you marry me? "

Everyone stop to think. A bold move from a ragged young man. Slowly Celia gasp.

She walks over to him and accepted the ring he extended. With his eyes full of surprises, thinking she had repented Celia slammed the ring in his face cruelly.

" What a bold move! " She yelled, dashing at him, ready to tear him apart but her step sister who lives miserably was quick to comes to Persia's rescue.

" That's enough Celia. Let the man be? " Phyllis said.

" Oh step sister. You want him? Well you both befit each other. Ragged Persia and miserable Phyllis would make a good couple " Celia suggested before laughing out loud.

" What is going on Celia? " The music has stopped abruptly and the scream had compelled Felicia, Celia's mother to walk out from her room.

When she saw Persia she stood still before hissing loudly.

" I thought you have left this loser Celia? "

This question makes Persia jaw set. Another name added to his list. Felicia has been the gluttonous woman all through. Milking Persia dry and demanding for expensive bags and shoes.

" Mum ...I? " Persia began.

" Who the hell is your mother? " Felicia thundered. She scoffed crazily. " How would I give birth to a lowly man? Do you think I will give my daughter to you as wife when you work as just a sales man? Never! "

Celia and her friends bursted out laughing. Mocking the man who only stood to watch them having their last good time together.

" Out now Persia and never come here again. You heard my man Davey? He won't spare you if ever you come closer to me. Getting Married to you? So bold! "

That is the last words Persia needed at his go-ahead. He turn around slowly with his head bow.

He could hear the laughter of mockery behind him but he never turn back.

" Persia! " When he step out he heard Phyllis called out to him.

He stop and turn to stare at the red headed lady before him. Celia's step sister.

After the demise of Phyllis's Father, she had no choice but to pack in with her step mother Felicia and live with her alongside Celia who makes her life a living hell every single day.

" Here, you drop it " She said, revealing the silver ring. Persia eyes caught it and he sigh.

He reached out to receive it but then he noticed the expression on Phyllis's face. Persia won't like to deny he has caught Phyllis multiple times stealing a glances at him.

Abruptly he withdraw his hand and gulped down hard.

" You can keep it " With those words he turn and walk away, stunning and confusing the poor lady.

When he returns back home he met his roommate already packing their bags.

" Wait what? " He asked in the doorway.

" you don't expect us to be left behind by you after you spent our life savings, right? " Russell asked with a grin but he didn't stop stuffing his traveller's bag with his clothes.

" I think you..guys should be patient. Ascending my dad's throne won't be done until three days later "

" And why should you wait any longer? " Fernando asked this time with a resign sigh. " This is the time for us to start living well "

" we will Fern. we just have to be patient. it's uh.. a precaution situation. Blood will surely flow. I could give you some cash to leave if you can't handle the danger "

At once the two friends exchange glances between each other before turning to Persia in awe.

" you aren't thinking of revenge Persia. are you? "

" This is bad. you can't do it. it's plain suicide "

" So what will you have me do huh? " The young man asked firmly. " I should neglect everything and run away just like I have been doing my entire life? got rejected and humiliated by a man who is literally living my life ? "

" Persia there won't be a going back once you did this. it's dangerous. you heard the story yourself. your family massacred. Going back to sit on the hot throne only simplify danger " Fern lectured.

" I know " Persia replied. " I am fully aware of the danger. I know perfectly well my life will forever be hanging on a thin line once I take over my dad's wealth and all. My answer determined the lives of Masses. they all believe In me, ready to die for me. I can't neglect them Fern. I can't turn my back on them Russell. i have done so for long twenty one years but now it's over "

" So this is it? " Russell whispers. " where we would part ways? "

" Who said so? " He replied. " Can't you trust me? let me handle it? with you both behind me, supporting me, being loyal to me I would achieve everything. no obstacles will be in my way "

Silence fell finally. Russell and Fern soon make their decision. they First shared a look before nodding.

" i have known for long that you are designed for greatness Persia " Fern began. " if this is what you wanted then I'm with you "

" same here brother "

Relief, thousands of it washes over Persia like nothing before. he had thought they would turn their backs now.

With a grin on his face, he nodded his appreciation.

That night Persia's heart took another turn and fate was altered. He vows and vows.

Now nothing is his limit. Not even the sky anymore.