It was mid night already, Robert stood beside the window, deep in thoughts.
Even though he was sleepy, he wouldn't dare fall asleep when the rest of the family wasn't asleep yet.It was like a daily routine for him, he gets to sleep late and he ought to wake up early before anyone else, and if he fails to do that, it'll be a case of had I known.He sighs and he walked downstairs in order to check if anyone was still asleep.He got downstairs and he was surprised to see his brother in law watching a movie.Robert mentally groaned and he sat down on the couch."What are you doing here?" Davies asked."I, ummm.." Robert trailed off, not knowing what to say, he didn't want to say something that'll annoy his brother in law."I just asked you a question, don't let me repeat myself," Davis said.Literally Robert was older then Davis, but circumstances made him the prey of both young and old."Well, I just came to check if everyone is asleep, so I'll lock the doors," Robert said."You can leave, I'll do it myself," Davis said but Robert hesitated."I said get lost!" Davis barked glaring angrily at Robert.Robert stood, and he ran away to his room, as though his pants were on fire.Robert got to his room and he sat on the bed, with a deep frown on his face.He felt humiliated and insulted, but what could he do? Obviously nothing.He believed life was unfair to him.He sighs and his mind flashed back to how everything happened, literally he has been fooled, perhaps he was the fool himself.With a heavy heart, Robert laid on the bed, he tossed for some minutes then he finally drifted off to sleep.Next morning...Robert was still sleeping when he felt a cold chilled water being poured on his body."What the heck!" Robert half yelled sleepily in fright and he made to stand up, when two reverberating slaps hit him hard across his face, which sent him flying back to the bed.The sleep in his eyes immediately vanished, and he opened his eyes only to see his so called wife and his mother in law glaring at him maniacally.He immediately held his cheek, trying to null the pains."You moron, how dare you defile my order, do you have a death wish!" Mrs Alice, Robert's mother in law yelled."Mum!" Robert said but she glared at him and he immediately corrected himself."Ma'am, it wasn't intentional, Davis asked me to leave, that he'd do it himself," Robert tried to explain, but Davis immediately rushed to the room."Mum, I didn't ask him to leave, I was even planning to tell you about something he did to me last night," Davis said and Robert eyes widened."What did he say to you?" Cassy, Robert's wife asked."He said he hates us all, that we're making his life miserable," Davis said.Robert's heart skipped three beats, he knew there was no use in denying anything because that'll only worsen things for him."You have the efforntery to say such about I and my family?" Cassy asked and she pushed him.Robert fell to the floor and he winced in pain."It's not true Cassy," He said as he stood up.Although it won't any difference if he denies the accusations but he still wanted to say something."And you think we'll believe you? You think I'll take your damn words over my son's!" Mrs Alice spat."He should get punished for this mom," Davis smirked.Robert's gaze met his and his blood boiled with rage on seeing the smirk Davis had on his face.Davis has done this on purpose."Loser," Davis mouthed.Robert balled his fist in rage, he felt like punching Davis so hard but he knew that'll be the end of him if he tries it.Cassy walked to him and she slapped him hard."The audacity you have! How dare you glare at my brother like that huh!" She barked.Robert placed a hand on his cheek, then he bowed down his head."I'm sorry," He apologized. Cassy scoffed."Come with me downstairs," Mrs Alice ordered before leaving.They all went downstairs and they took a sit, Robert was the only one standing."Before I pass your punishment, go make me a cup of coffee.""Are you being serious mom? Why don't you punish this fool now!" Davis half yelled, but with one look from Mrs Alice, he shut up.Few minutes later.....Robert brought the cup of coffee to Mrs Alice, then he stretched the tray to her."Here's your coffee ma'am."Mrs Alice scoffed, then she took the coffee, she purposely spilled some on the floor."Clean it up," She commanded.Robert wanted to get a mop, but she stopped him."No, use your tongue," She frowned.Robert couldn't believe this, but he had to obey or the consequences will be bad.Slowly, he dropped to his knees, as he bent his head to lick the spilled coffee with tears in his eyes, Mrs Alice did something he wasn't expecting.She emptied the whole cup of hot coffee on his head."Aaaaaaa..." Robert screamed, and Cassy found herself screaming too, she literally felt that.Robert instantly stood up."Does it hurt?" Mrs Alice laughed.Robert looked at her with tears in his eyes as he placed a hand on his head, it was really burning him, his head felt like it was on fire."And you had better lower your gaze before I slap you so hard right now," Mrs Alice warned.Robert badly needed something to place on his burning scalp, the pain he was in was just too much.Mrs Alice stood up, then she grabbed his arm roughly and he winced in pain."i. Hate. You!" She said before pushing him to the floor, then she left.Davis and Cassy also stood up."You deserve this fool," Davis laughed before leaving with Cassy.Robert quickly stood up, then he raced back to his room.Robert got to his room and he immediately ran into the bathroom, he turned on the shower and let the water fall on him, still with his clothes on.The image of what had just took place flashed through his mind and he punched the wall in rage."Why? Why? Why?" He kept on saying as he punched the wall.When he has had enough, he fell to the floor."You're useless,""You're nothing but a worthless piece of trash, you should be grateful for this privilege, you're married into a wealthy home," Cassy's words rang in his ears."I made a huge mistake," Robert muttered."I should never have gotten myself involved with a family like this, this is my punishment for getting married to Cassy,"He closed his eyes as he remembered how peaceful his life was before he got involved with Cassy and her damn family.**"Don't you think you went too far mom?" Cassy said as she walked into her mother's room.Mrs Alice who was sitting in front of her mirror and doing her makeup left what she was doing to face Cassy."And why do you say that?""Don't tell me you feel something for that trash, that good for nothing low life!"Cassy rolled her eyes at her mother's words."Not in this life time mom, I said that because what if something bad had happened to him? That coffee was so hot, I wasn't even expecting that,""We don't want him dead mom, that's all I'm saying,"Mrs Alice scoffed."No one dies from something like this, you don't have to say anything Cassy, I know what I'm doing, I was only punishing him, that fool seems to be growing some wings now and it's only necessary to remind him of his status, that's one thing he should never forget,""You know what's best mother," Cassy shrugged."And where's he?""He should be in room crying I guess," Cassy laughed."You should go to him, tell him to make himself useful otherwise I'll be bathing him with a bucket of hot water this time,""His punishment isn't over yet, there's a lot of cleaning to be done and he should see to it immediately, I want the whole house sparkling,""Okay mother,"Cassy walked to Mrs Alice and she kissed her forehead, then she left.Cassy got to Robert's room, she frowned when she didn't see him in his room."Ro...." She trailed off.She could hear the sound of water rushing from the bathroom.She went to the bathroom and opened the door, not caring if he was naked or not."What are you doing?" She asked on seeing him sitting on the floor with the shower turned on.Robert instantly stood up and he turned off the shower."Cassy, I was....," He trailed off."Forgot it, I don't care about what you were busy doing, it's not my business if you catch a cold or not," She hissed.Robert left Cassy to see to the task Mrs Alice gave to him. There were forty rooms in the mansion, and as he walked into each of them, he noticed how clean the room was, this was his punishment for something he didn't do, nor said. He let out a sigh as he switched on the vacuum cleaner, then he began cleaning the floor. "Need any help?" He heard a voice and he turned to face the person. "Hazel." He called, she was one of the maids. "It's fine, I'll manage on my own," He declined. "Well how can I let you do this alone, I still remember how you helped me the other day, I had too much work and you assisted me." "So let me help you too Sir." "Robert," He corrected. "Huh?" "Just call me Robert, there's no need to be formal, after all, I'm just a nobody." Robert replied with a sad smile. "You're not just a nobody, you're married to Ma'am Cassy." "And I'm sure you're also aware of the bad treatment I do receive, so let's just leave it at that, Cassy doesn't see me as her husband s
Hazel got to her room and she went to get her suitcase, then she began packing her stuff, she didn't regret what she did at all, in fact, she was proud of herself, she was glad she didn't keep quiet and spoke her mind. They needed someone to tell them the truth and that was what she did. She wondered how they were able to live with themselves with the way they treat people, this family treats middle class people like dirt, as if they were not humans too. "I just hope and pray that the day they'll meet their match will come, the day they'll come in contact with someone who will treat them the same way they treat commoners, I pray that day should come." "I just hope Robert won't blame himself for this." She put down her suitcase, took one last look at the room before leaving. *** "This is all my fault, Hazel should not have gotten involved in this, It's my fault she lost her job." "How will I be able to forgive myself for this, I'm so sorry Hazel, I'm so sorry, I hope I'll be abl
"Robert, Robert!" Cassy yelled as she walked into his room. Robert was resting on his bed and when he heard Cassy yelling his name, he instantly stood up."What do you want, Cassy?" Robert asked. "Don't you have anything to do?" She asked. Robert sighed "I'm done with my work Cassy, I was only resting.""Dad will soon be back, go make us something to eat." Robert didn't move an inch, his whole body was sore, they have maids to do the cooking, but she still wants to trouble him. All he wanted was to rest, he had a splitting headache too."What are you still doing? Go!!" She barked. "Okay, Cassy" Robert replied, then he left."Stupid man." Cassy spat before leaving too.**Robert sat at the dining table together with Cassy and Mr. Derrick. Cassy's dad.The rest of the family already retired to their room, leaving just the three of them. They ate silently, only the sound of their cutleries could be heard.Mr. Derrick drank some water, then he spoke. "I do hope Robert isn't being a pain i
"Robert! Robert!" The door burst open as Cassy stomped into the room.Before Robert could get up from the bed, Cassy had turned the bucket of cold water on him. "Cassy!" He yelled in shock. Cassy didn't feel remorseful as she wanted to add a slap to that as well but restrained herself."How dare you still sleep at this time when I told you that I would be going to the mall?!" She yelled in anger.Robert looked to the side to check the time on his table clock. "It's just 7 am. Do you want to leave this early?" He asked but that earned him a resounding slap on his cheek."You dare ask me a stupid question?! Idiot. I have given you a quick nice bath. I give you five minutes to change your clothes and come out." She spat at him before making her way out of the room banging the door in the process.Robert held his cheeks for few minutes before he sighed before coming down from the bed. He had to dry the bed again for the third time in one weekHe felt sorry for himself. His single life was far
He looked at the old man in the passenger seat and the driver in a coma and was at loss for what to do.Seeing no one had arrived the scene, he turned and was about to leave. Suddenly he remembered the words from Hazel before she left; "You have to be strong because the world is wicked."He asked himself, "Do I really want to be among the wicked ones because of my circumstance?"As he was contemplating, he heard the old man wince in pain and his eyes were drawn to the dragon shaped pendant on his neck. Subconsciously, something stirred him into actions and his body reflexes worked at an unknown speed.Before he knew it, he had gotten both the old man and the driver out of the vehicle even loosing the seatbelt that held them strapped to the burning car.Another vehicle stopped by to see what was happening only to hear someone identify the old man as boss.He was shocked as he wondered what level the old man had to be at to be so highly respected by the men from the vehicle. Clearly he c
Robert followed the men outside, the driver was walking by his right hand side while two heavily built men in uniforms were walking behind them. There were another bodyguards standing on each sides of the door putting on the same uniform as the one walking behind them. One of the bodyguards standing by the door, pushed it open and ushered the both of them in with a slight bow, Robert and the driver both went in while the two bodyguards stayed behind. A smile played at Robert's lips at the executive treatment he had been getting since yesterday evening till this morning. Every beat of his heart was with joy, Robert was marveled, being treated as a VIP sure has its perks and he was loving the treatment. He heard a slight cough that jolted him out of his thoughts, he had been engulfed deeply in his thoughts that he had walked into the room subconsciously and forgotten why he came. The old man who was on the bed, sat up slightly, a drip was connected to his right hand, his face had few
Robert walked out of the hospital with a smile on his face, he remembered walking into the hospital yesterday with dirty clothes and without a cent but now he is coming out of the hospital with a debit card containing hundreds of millions and something with the potential of making ten times the money in his debit card and he was putting on a new cloth for the second time in his entire life, he was always wearing the clothes that his brothers in-law were tired of.He pinched himself continuously to confirm whether this was all a dream or not because none of this feels real, his smile widened the more as he felt the pain. He was thinking of going home now to meet his in-laws but he kicked against the idea, he no longer need them in his life any longer. "Ummm... It would be best to spend the day in the hotel and decide the next step that I need to take with this money" he muttered and walked to the nearest ATM machine to withdraw money to board a taxi that will take him to a luxurious h
Robert came out of the bathroom with a towel tied around his waist whistling loudly, his hair was wet and few strands of it glued to his face. There had been few not too obvious development on his body since he had that dream and woke up with a dragon tattoo on his arm. He could feel an immense power surging in his body and his chest had become slightly bigger with his abs now tightened. He laid on the bed and picked up the book that the old man, Mr. Lucian had given him, glancing through the pages, he could see a lot of things apart from the medicinal and flavor filled food, it was also filled with tips and how to dos of industries, there were more than one. Robert lips stretched to a full smile, the number of times he had smiled today was a lot more than the times he had smiled in his entire life. “I will come and find you when you are at the top, you are destined for greatness” the words of the man echoed in his head, the man had told just when he was about to leave. “I am goin