"What?! You want to be a baker?" Julie was surprised by what Oliver was planning. She just arrived a few minutes ago bringing some delicious croissants.
"Why are you surprised? Do I look like I don't know how to bake?" Oliver chuckled."It's not like that, but you worked hard to become a computer architect and then you just give up because of what they did? Like DUH! You can still find another company to work as a computer architect." Julie thinks Oliver should find another better job."How can I apply to another company, my image is already ruined, remember?""That's a big problem..." Julie is willing to help him if he wants to be a baker but she has some sad news, "The bakery shop will be closing next week and this will be the last week to open.""Why would they close it?" Oliver asked."We've been getting a lot of unwarranted bad reviews lately." She said, "We suspect it's because of another competitor, but we have no proof, and these bad reviews have left us with fewer and fewer customers." "I will help you to figure it out. This is the best croissant I've ever had. I couldn't believe in any bad reviews."Julie wiped her tears, her frown replaced by a smile. "There are only three of us left working in the bakery, and the salary is only $10 per hour." Julie explained. "It works for me.""I notice we seem to understand each other?" Julie said."Of course, we're friends." Oliver smiled.They can't explain the compatibility between the two of them, it's like they were meant to know each other."I'm about to go back to my apartment to fix my room and I can go to work the next day." Oliver said before leaving.When Oliver returned to the old apartment he found someone in the room. He was surprised to see Carter."What are you doing here?"He saw Carter wipe his hand with a handkerchief when he touched some dust."You fit in this dirty, smelly, and dusty environment, you're like a cockroach I want to step on, but I won't let my shoes get dirty from a bastard like you," He said arrogantly."You're just an unwanted son of my father's betrayal.""Why are you blaming me?! Did I want to be born in this world?! Do you think I'm happy that my father is that man who did nothing but let me wander the streets? Then you're going to blame me for the sin he committed? Yes. I'm just a result of his betrayal in the past but I'm still his son he never treated right unlike you!"Oliver knew that Carter was there to vent his anger on why he had a stepbrother like him."I'm the one who should be angrier. Because you're lucky! You didn't go through the hardships I went through. You grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth. You'll get everything you want. You've also got my girlfriend? So what else do you want? Take it all even though I don't have anything left!" Carter was silent, he just looked at Oliver who had more right to be angry than him."You should die!" Carter shouted."You want to kill me?! Go ahead. Kill me." Oliver challenged him.Carter suddenly pulled out a gun from his bag."You're only going to mess up my life. I don't want to see you hovering around me and my family." Unexpectedly, Carter immediately fired the gun that hit Oliver's heart.Suddenly, Julie woke up in her bed and Oliver was at her side with a worried face because she had fainted earlier."Are you okay? Do you have a headache?" Oliver touched her neck to check if she had a fever "I didn't go home because you suddenly passed out near the door,""Don't go home yet." Julie gasped, terrified of her nightmare."Why? Are you afraid to be here alone?""No. I just had a bad dream about you." Oliver nodded, "Looks like you had a nightmare?""Yeah. I dreamed that you were killed by that man named Carter, the son of the CEO."Oliver suddenly laughed. "That bastard can't even punch me. Will he still be able to kill me?"My dream is just weird. Because it was like you two are brothers fighting over something. I don't know. I can't remember it. It's really weird but.. please don't go home. I'm still nervous. I'm afraid that maybe when you go home your enemies will attack."Oliver went back to his apartment wondering about Julie's nightmare. Her dream was weird but it was a premonition to him that he cannot keep his secret forever.A day will come when anyone will know that he is a son of a rich CEO and Carter is his stepbrother.While Oliver was slowly fixing the broken sole of his shoes, he heard a knock on the door. ''Come in.'' The door opens and he sees pair of black shoes on the floor. He looked up and saw his father.''What are you doing here?'' he asked and stood up.''I will not fire you from the company. You can go back to your work tomorrow.'' Mr. Thompson commanded looking around the small room, ''I think you also need to move to a five star hotel so you can sleep properly and I will take care of paying. Everything.'' ''I already told you, I don't need your help.'' Oliver was annoyed. ''I don't care if you don't fire me at the company but I won't go back there.'' "What about your new girlfriend? She's in debt. Can you pay her back? You Don
"Thanks for that red dress, but the one you bought was cheap! I liked it, but it wasn't as expensive as the branded clothes Carter bought me. You can only afford cheap prices, it's a big turned off for me." Merideth laughed."I worked hard for everything you want, but you are the one who doesn't know how to appreciate even the smallest things. I don't care about the prices, but don't underestimate my efforts because not all men will do whatever you want. Remember that." Oliver said seriously and decided to leave so that the conversation would end.After he said that, a strong slap came from Merideth's palm. She did when she noticed that someone was taking a video of them."You have no right to insult me! Don't judge me as if you know my story!" There was a change in her voice to sound like she was the one being humiliated. "Everyone, this man," she snap her fingers to catch the attention of some customers, "He is the type of person who will count what he did to other people to blackm
A few days passed, Oliver's stabbed wound healed and he was able to look for a job. Julie accepted the money in the briefcase but Oliver did not expect she bought him clothes and shoes. Even though he hates the things that came from his father's money but he has no choice but to wear them so that he can be presentable to face job interviews. Oliver plans to apply to another company even though he has an issue, but if it doesn't work out, he will continue working at the bakery shop. After getting himself ready, he put on a plain pink polo shirt and black slacks paired with black shoes. Oliver is simple to look at but he has a strong charisma that is a head-turner. He prepared his resume and other necessary materials. And when he got out, Julie met him at the door with her mouth agape."Woah! You're this handsome when you're dressed?!" Julie patted his arm, she was amazed by his charms and Oliver shook his head, running his fingers through his hair. "Do you think I will be accepted to
Step-brothers don't get along in other small things, but in the case of Oliver and Carter, they are rivals for a woman's heart. And Carter's anger increased because he had a connection with his father who was a rich CEO. He's afraid that Oliver might manipulate his father for his riches. ''And where did you get the money to buy what you wore today? You don't have any money so might stole that?'' Carter insulted the elder brother who remained calm despite his day being ruined.''You know I don't have any money because you plan to fire me from the company, right? I didn't get my salary so you're happy that I'm suffering now?'' ''No. You already got your salary, remember the night I slapped you with it?'' Oliver remembered it. "So you picked it up, huh?!" ''You deserve to suffer because of the rudeness you did to my girlfriend and the night of our proposal! You insulted her again in the shoe shop but thank goodness I wasn't there, or I might kill you in no time. I already warned you n
''Didn't you get accepted?'' Julie's face was sad as she encountered Oliver on the way who was wet from the rain.Oliver didn't say a word, his face was emotionless. He slowly walked closer to Julie, and she was holding a blue umbrella, willing to protect him from the rain. Julie didn't expect Oliver's approach, his body weakened and he fell on her so she caught him in her arms. ''What happened to you?'' Julie asked worriedly.''I want to go home,'' Oliver was shaking, he had been soaked in the rain from the cemetery earlier. Julie could feel his cold body and he was like a child seeking warmth from a mother. ''O-okay, I'll take you home.'' She tried to carry him but he was too heavy to lift so she just clung his arm around her neck to bring him back into his apartment.''It's like you're going to have a convulsion,'' Julie felt as if she was scalded as she touched Oliver's neck, he was laying in the bed. She couldn't check his temperature but she knew he had a fever. ''Why did yo
"Why can't he feel my love?"Julie was crying as she was slicing an onion but she wanted to cry because she can't avoid remembering the past that haunts her. Julie and Oliver, whom he has a crush on, are in the same class in the third year, but he already has a girlfriend who is his best friend, Merideth. "If it wasn't for your help, Merideth wouldn't have answered me," Oliver was copying what was written on the blackboard. He was seated beside her and was wearing a wide smile."It's good that you and Meri are together, I'm happy for the two of you," she pretended to be happy for them but she was hurt that she wasn't the girl Oliver wanted. "Can you be with us this Friday night? We'll just celebrate by watching a movie in the cinema and also to a eat in fast food," He invited but it seem like a bad idea for Julie to third wheel, "I won't go, I'm unavailable. I don't want to disturb your date, it should be just the two of you enjoying it," Julie should better avoid them, it's good f
Carter looked at the time on his watch, he just got out of the elevator and was about to get inside his car in the parking lot but he suddenly stopped when he felt something heavy on his chest.He thought of going back to Merideth but suddenly the elevator was out of service, he went straight to the stairs to go to the tenth floor. He hurriedly went upstairs, he was very nervous, and every step makes his heart beat faster.Carter reached the hallway of the floor and quickly opened the door using the passcode. "Merideth!" He called her name but no one answered, he went to the bedroom, kitchen, and terrace but he couldn't find her. But he heard a sound of running water, coming from the bathroom, he walked there and was surprised to see that the bathtub was full and the water was overflowing. He quickly went inside even he gets wet and pulled Merideth's body from the water, "Merideth! What did you do?!" he places her cold body on the tiles and tries to give her CPR because she is no l
Oliver was so worried about his ex-girlfriend that he couldn't bear to see her. "What right do you have to come in here?!" Carter approached him, his head was hot, annoyed to see Oliver's face. "I-I just want to make sure she's fine," Oliver answered calmly, unable to take his eyes off the patient lying on the bed. "Be a man of your word Oliver. You said you were going to get away from us. Do you remember that? And why are you still trying to come here? I'll let you see her from afar but I won't let you touch her." Carter blocked him, he backed out of the door and Carter slammed the door that made him startled.Oliver just sat in the chair and waited for Julie and his uncle who could tell him about Merideth's true condition. As he waited, he thought it was Julie who would come out but it was Carter who suddenly rushed at him. He suddenly pulled Oliver's collar and pulled him to the corner."What did you do to Merideth?" Carter accuses Oliver so he was confused and offended. "Why d
Oliver walked into the computer technology company feeling a strange mix of excitement and apprehension. After all, he had been away for a couple of months on summer vacation, and he was worried that he might have missed out on some critical developments. However, he was also eager to get back to work and tackle any new challenges that awaited him.As he walked through the corridor, he couldn't help but notice that things looked different. There were some new employees who seemed to be busy working on some project, and there was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. He made his way to his office, where he was greeted by his colleague, Karen."Hey, Oliver, welcome back!" she said, giving him a warm smile. "How was your vacation?""It was great, thanks," he replied, feeling a little awkward. "But I'm glad to be back here.""Good to hear that," Karen said. "There's a lot of stuff that we need to catch up on, so let's get to work."As they settled down in their chairs, Oliver felt
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, surrounded by a sea of clothes and souvenirs from the past two weeks aboard the cruise ship. He had been having the time of his life, soaking up the sun and enjoying all the activities the ship had to offer. But now, it was time to face the inevitable - packing up and heading home.He let out a deep sigh as he began sorting through his belongings, separating the clean from the dirty and the souvenirs from the necessities. As he worked, his step-brother Carter walked into the room, a smile on his face."Hey man, how's it going?" Carter asked, taking a seat on the edge of Oliver's bed.Oliver sighed again. "I'm good, just trying to figure out what to pack and what to leave behind. I can't believe the trip is over already!"Carter nodded sympathetically. "I know, it went by so fast. But hey, at least we have some awesome memories to take home with us, right?"Oliver smiled at that, grateful for the reminder. "Yeah, you're right. It really has been an am
Oliver was thrilled when his stepbrother Carter invited him to join him on their weekly swimming trip. Oliver didn't have a lot of experience swimming, but he loved being in the water, and he was excited to share this activity with his family. He planned to bring Samantha, his fiance, along for the ride as well.When they arrived at the local pool, Carter was already there with his wife Merideth. Oliver and Samantha greeted them warmly and settled in for a fun day of swimming.As they waded into the pool, Oliver looked around at the other family members who had joined them. There were aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all gathered around the edge of the pool, watching the swimmers with great interest.Carter and Merideth were naturally the strongest swimmers, and they wasted no time showing off their skills. Oliver and Samantha watched in awe as they glided effortlessly through the water, diving and doing flips with ease.As they swam, the group chatted and laughed, sharing sto
As Oliver and Samantha walked onto the deck of the cruise ship, they were greeted by the sparkling sun rising over the horizon. The sky was painted with a stunning array of orange, pink, and purple hues, while the gentle waves of the ocean rocked the ship in a soothing rhythm. Oliver was overcome with a sense of peace and contentment as he looked out at the vast expanse of water, feeling grateful for this moment in time with his beloved fiance by his side."What a beautiful sight," he whispered, grasping Samantha's hand tightly.She smiled up at him and nodded in agreement. "It's breathtaking. Thank you so much for bringing me here, Oliver. This is the trip of a lifetime."Oliver beamed with pride as he led Samantha to a table overlooking the ocean. They sat down and glanced over the extensive breakfast menu, eager to indulge in the delicious cuisine that awaited them. Just then, they heard a familiar voice greet them from across the table."Good morning, lovebirds!" Carter exclaimed,
Oliver had always been fond of Samantha. They had been engaged for six months, and their families had already arranged the wedding. Although everything was going fine, Oliver was a bit apprehensive about some of Samantha's qualities. It wasn't something he could easily explain, but he always felt a little uncomfortable when Samantha was around.Oliver's family had planned a family vacation out of town, and they were all excited about it. However, Samantha had insisted on joining them on this trip. Oliver wasn't expecting her to come along, and he had mixed feelings about it. He loved spending time with Samantha, but he also wanted to have some time alone with his family.Samantha had been invited by Carter, Oliver's elder brother. Carter had explained to Oliver that Samantha would be joining them so that he wouldn't feel left out on the trip, as everyone else had partners. Oliver was grateful to Carter for this gesture, but he was still unsure about how to behave with Samantha during
Oliver leaned against the railing of the cruise ship, breathing in the salty sea air. He looked out at the vast expanse of blue before him, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He had always been drawn to the ocean, to its wildness and its beauty, and it was one of the things that had compelled him to accept his stepbrother's invitation to join them on this journey.As he stood there, lost in his thoughts, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind him. He turned to see his stepbrother, Jack, and Jack's wife, Sarah, walking towards him."Beautiful, isn't it?" Jack said, standing next to Oliver and gazing out at the sea."Yeah," Oliver replied, nodding his head. "It's incredible."Sarah stepped closer to them, a small smile on her face, but Oliver could see the tightness in her jaw, the way her eyes narrowed slightly when she looked at him. He knew she didn't like him, didn't approve of him, and he couldn't help but feel like an intruder in their family."It's lovely, d
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at his phone. The message from his step-brother, Carter, still flickered on the screen."Hey, man. We're planning a family vacation and we want you to come with us. Think about it, okay?"It had been three days since the message arrived, but Oliver couldn't make up his mind. He felt both honored and hesitant at the same time.Oliver was a bastard. His mother had an affair with a married man and Oliver was born out of wedlock. His father left them shortly after he was born and his mother struggled to make ends meet on her own. When Oliver was ten years old, his mother met and fell in love with a man named Richard. Richard had a son already, Carter, who was six years older than Oliver.At first, Carter and Oliver got along really well. Carter was the older brother Oliver had always wanted, and Richard was the father figure he had always needed. But as they got older, Carter became distant. He went to college and started a career, while
Oliver had been out of the game for a while, but he couldn't deny the thrill of being back in the game. As a computer architect, he had worked on some of the biggest projects in the industry, and now, he was eager to see what the future held.He couldn't help but smile as he walked into the offices of his new company. The energy was palpable, and he knew that he was going to enjoy working here. As he made his way to his new office, he noticed a lot of changes in the industry.The technology had evolved so much over the years, and Oliver couldn't help but feel a bit behind the times. However, he was ready to learn and work hard to catch up.As he settled into his new office, he noticed that his step-brother, Carter, was the CEO of the company. He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about working under his step-brother, but he knew that he had to put those feelings aside and focus on the job.A few days into his new role, Oliver bumped into Carter in the hallway. He noticed that his
Oliver sat in his apartment, staring at the saved CCTV footage on his laptop screen. He had been watching it over and over again for hours, trying to figure out if he recognized the person who had tried to burn down their building.Carter, his stepbrother, walked into the room and sat down next to him. "Anything new?" he asked.Oliver shook his head. "I've watched this thing a million times and I still can't make out his face. But I know he's in this building somewhere."Carter leaned forward and looked at the screen. "Maybe we should start asking around, see if anyone saw anything."Oliver sighed. "We've already asked everyone in the building. No one saw anything."Carter crossed his arms. "Well, we can't just give up. Our home was almost burned down. We need to find this guy and make sure he doesn't try anything like this again."Oliver nodded. "I know, I know. It's just frustrating."Carter stood up. "Come on, let's go talk to some of the neighbors again. Maybe someone will remembe