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2024-10-29 19:42:56Tyler only wanted to solidify his curiosity and move back to the side of the countered, but Raul and Charlotte had already caught sight of him. "Hi," he muttered to the shocked couple, even if they tried to disguise their surprise with a scornful smile.
"Loser" Raul muttered. Tyler ambled closer to them with a smile. Tyler seldom smiles, he's that guy who's always sad an introverted, his smile left Raul's heart blaring with questions."What is a loser like you doing in this luxury store?" Charlotte said, stepping forward. When Tyler saw Raul, a thought fled into his mind. Charlotte had nothing to do with Raul - the quarterback. After all, he caught her shagging one of the teammates, not Raul."I came to shop," Tyler said - teeth tightened.Raul and Charlotte exchanged glances and they laughed"Really!" Raul mumbled amidst laughter. "Everyone knows you're a dirty broke ass. This place ain't for people like you. Get the hell out of here"Tyler stood speechless. He stared at Raul and Charlotte."You're degrading our image. We can't be shopping with a broke idiot like you in here. You need to get out" Charlotte yelled.Her voice made the salesperson turn to see the ongoing scene. The salesperson approached the scene "...ma'am is everything okay?""Everything is not. This guy's presence is making us uncomfortable. Throw him out of here" Raul said, shooting Tyler a glare."Not like he can afford a pin here" Charlotte whimpered, kissing her tooth loudly."Sir, I would appreciate it if you leave. You're creating a scene here" the salesperson said to Tyler.Tyler didn't utter a word, instead, another chuckle fell off his lips. He turned to Charlotte " I can buy you that purse it looks great on you" Tyler said.Silence.Suddenly everyone laughed hysterically as if Tyler had said the most stupid thing of the century."You?" Raul snarled. He held a pillar as he staggered backward - laughing."This guy is such a clown..... Dude you've got nothing to your name. You're a nobody you can't afford shit in here" Raul said."I'm not that guy you use to know. I've got money now...I'm....""Hahaha," Charlotte's sudden laughter interrupted Tyler. "....you've got what? She grinned. She stepped into Tyler's space, examining how messy he looked. "Take a damn look at yourself, you look like a piece of shit, and you think you can fool us. Tyler it is over between us. Don't think you can get me back by stalking me. I will file a restraining order against you" Charlotte threatened."You know him?" The salesperson said."Yeah" Charlotte muttered, shooting Tyler a glare "He's my ex""Now you listen to me," Raul said. He stepped closer to Tyler, his breathing hitting the fluffy skin on Tyler's nose. "Stay away from my girlfriend. If you don't, I will chop off your balls and feed them to my dogs. Don't push me. Bastard". Raul nudged Tyler in the chest like he was ready for a physical altercation.Tyler stepped back, turning to the salesperson. "....how much does it cost?" He asked, pointing to the purse in Charlotte's hands.Charlotte creased her eyebrows, she hemmed her hands across her chest in outright awe."This guy is crazy" Raul muttered. He turned to the salesperson "Do you guys have CCTV cameras here?""Yes, sir."I think you should go through the footage. This guy must have stolen something""I didn't steal anything," Tyler said, his eyes fixated on the purse. "How much is the purse?" He added, biting his lip.The salesperson remained mute for a few seconds. She stared across the store and back to Tyler. For a moment she thought he was trying to pull a fast one in her, but the serious loom on Tyler's face rang volumes.Raul's face shrunk into a grimace when the salesperson took the purse from Charlotte. "It costs a hundred and fifty thousand dollars," the salesperson said, stretching the bag to Tyler's face."Hey, what do you me a? How could you disrespect my girl like that?" Raul yelled, ambling close to the salesperson, his eyes seething with rage."I mean no disrespect, sir. I just want to give this dumb ass a benefit of the doubt, even if I know he can't afford it" the salesperson said.A satisfactory smile curled on Raul's face. He moved closer to Tyler. "I don't know what stupid game you're playing, but trust me, you will regret it. Charlotte is mine. No amount of stunts and lies and change that" Raul whispered into Tyler's ears. He turned to the salesperson "You'd better call security. They'd be handy because I'm sure this guy is about to steal"Tyler let out a smile. "Pack the purse, I will pay for it"He pulled out a card from his pocket. Silence invaded everyone's lips at the sight of the card. "Here," he said, stretching the card to the salesperson.Raul and Charlotte exchanged glances" That must be fake" Charlotte muttered. Raul's lips pouted in a chuckle and he nodded scornfully."I think this is a fake debit card, and it will be declined""I think so too!" the salesperson retorted. "a hundred and fifty thousand dollars isn't some change a shabby-looking blockhead can have on a debit card" she added.Raul kneaded his hands together, staring at Tyler - dazed at what his next move will be. First, it was mere words, but now a damn debit credit. "Hey, this is what you'd do. If this debit card gets declined, you will have to throw him out""Yes" everyone chorused in unison.The salesperson swiped Tyler's debit card on the terminal. At that moment, Raul and Charlotte had their eyes stuck on their card like they were seeing a suspenseful Hollywood blockbuster. Suddenly a 'ding' sound invaded their ears. The payment was successful. Their mouths - bared in shock."Wow," the salesperson exclaimed. She packed the purse with a huge smile on her face and handed it to Charlotte.
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Kara lips pouted into a silent 'wow' at the sound of Tyler's voice. It felt like he just said the dumbest thing ever. She broke eye contact, hunching her head in awe. She tried to speak, but every attempt ended in inaudible noises. "Are you sure about that?" she said, not sure what his answer will be. Tyler moved closer to her - filling the little space that was between them. He placed his hand on her shoulder - staring into her eyes as chaotic breathes evaded her lips. "Yes Kara. I want you to be there with me. You’re so intelligent, I need people like you around me. I don’t want to make mistakes. i need you around me to solidify that” Tyler said. He placed his hand around her face, engulfing her cheek in his palm. “Please come and join me” A sigh flew of Kara’s lips for the umpteenth time. Her heart missed a beat. She still doesn’t know what reply to give to him. She shrugged for a moment as her heart thumped so fast like it'll fall of her chest. She felt the responsibility Tyle
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Its the D-day. The day Johnson will be buried. Tyler hasn't had a decent sleep ever since the day the doctor broke the news of his father's demise to him. It feels like he's hearing voices whenever he closes his eyes and sometimes he wakes up with tears in his eyes. But he'd be layed to rest today. Tyler doesn't know what to expect. Only a few people know Johnson as a famous and wealthy man. That isn't a determinant to how rancorous his funeral will be though. Not like its a beach party or something. Just the funeral of a noble man who pass away - at the wrong time. *** Tyler walked out of the house. He peeked at the surrounding in a single gaze before he walked to the back. His heart tightened in fear of the unknown. Everything felt so unusual and weird and he needed to clear his head for a while before he departs to the funeral venue. He ascended the stairs that led to the rooftop. His father's rooftop. He had a clear view of the blue sky, he squint his eyes a bit as the sun ill
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Tyler had his heart stuck in his mouth when he stormed into the hospital. Random reflections skimming through his mind as he walked pass the reception. He caught a peek of Kara seating at the waiting area and he walked close to her. Kara turned when she heard vast and quick footsteps. She sough in relief when she saw Tyler. She swung around to the other side, beaconing him to seat beside her. "Kara what happened?"Tyler said, standing above Kara. The sad look on her face was enough explanation that everything is not fine, but apparently she'd have to let Tyler in, especially to why his father slumped and why she's seated here. "He was reading at the balcony when he slumped. I had to bring him down here" Kara said, without looking into Tyler's eyes. "Slumped? What could be wrong with him?" "The doctors said, its because he had a heart attack" Kara said and her tone damped. Tyler's eyes broadened when Kara mentioned 'Heart attack' Johnson must have been a workaholic all his life,
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It was Mandy. Ava's cousin. She crinkled her eyebrows when she locked eyes with Tyler. A smile appeared on her face and it suddenly shrunk into a grimace as Tyler approached her. At first, she was stunned at Tyler's drastic change. His hair is alluringly well carved, and his skin glows like the glass. "What are you doing here?" She said, before Tyler could utter a word. Her words caught him off guard and he froze a bit searching for the best statement to utter. Maybe it was time he put Ava in her place. In a place he's always placed people who rained on his parade and people who looked down on him when he had nothing. "I should be asking you that question?" Tyler ultimately summoned the courage to speak after a few seconds. He dipped his hands into his pocket, retaining eye contact. Staring at her, while she sat gave Tyler a slight bit of a sense of dominance. Still dazed, but Mandy conceived her bewilderment with a smirk. She crossed her legs on the sofa, her dark hair, elegantly
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"You're welcome sir" a man whimpered, accompanying Tyler into the first floor of his father's company. Tyler's lips formed a silent wow as they both stepped out of the elevator. He had never been to a corporate place before and this was the first Tim, it felt like he just stepped into heaven. "This is the marketing department, sir," The man said to Tyler again. A smile curled on his lips. His demeanor seethed with joy and a drizzle of fear as if he was starstruck. Like he just saw his celebrity crush. "It is nice" Tyler muttered. His tensed voice was stuck somewhere between nervousness and surprise. He tried to disguise that by wearing a smile on his face and plunging his hands into his pocket. "What's your name?" Tyler asked. They bubbled with laughter again. Who wouldn't be happy if their new CEO is humble enough to ask their name? "Oh... My name is Allen" the man said. "Great" Allen and Tyler walked through a door. Several people passed them, each shooting surprised stares a
