Nicholas saw that Cynthia must have been doing his job all while he was not around. He wondered why they have not employed someone else, maybe they're still thinking he would return.
"What have you been doing all this while? And," she froze, eyes intently glaring at him. "Wow, where did you see the money to buy this lovely suit? It looks good on you though, but why?" Of course Cynthia didn't know now that his situation had changed and he was now rich. He kept it to himself and did not bother to say anything to her. "Is your wife giving you money now? Wow, I can't believe that money can change a man like this." She said to herself but Nicholas could hear clearly. He rolled his eyes, "I don't need to offer you any explanation at all. Excuse me, Cynthia." Nicholas said but she rushed forward to stop him. "Hey, whatever business you'll face with the boss will be little compared to what I will do to you now if you don't have my money." She said, "Oh right, I'll make a transfer to you now. I'll even pay three times the money I borrowed." Nicholas said. He was so serious that Cynthia was angry at herself because she believed him. "You better don't lie to me, Nicholas. I swear it, I will send you to jail if I find out that you are lying--" her words were cut off when she checked her phone and saw an alert. But this time, Nicholas was already walking away from her sight. He stood in front of his boss's office and heaved in a deep sigh. That man liked to shout a lot and he didn't know if his eardrums were prepared for all that noise, but he stepped in any way. "Who is that lunatic who can't knock and just barge in like this!" His boss yelled out, nearly defeating Nicholas's ears...just as expected. Seeing it was Nicholas, he jumped to his feet. "You, you are in so much trouble! I won't stand for this. You come here as if nothing had happened!" He too glared at Nicholas again and frowned. "Why are you dressed like that?" "Let's just be on to business," Nicholas said, cutting him off now. "Don't cut me off while I'm speaking to you! I don't understand where you are seeing all of this pride you know?" His boss said again, but it was in a yell. "Jeez, you need to be taking things slow because of your blood pressure. Can you not talk without screaming like a wild animal?" Nicholas said, smiling. The older man's face flustered red in anger. "How dare you speak to me like this! I will not take this. You are fired now! And I promise you, there is more hell to come for you, young man." "More hell? You had better be careful so you don't get into trouble with these empty threats of yours. You know what, I don't have time for this. I've come to tender my–" Nicholas was still saying when he was cut short by his boss again. "I hear you have offended the big guns, boy." The man said. "But with you kneeling before me right now, I can put in a good word." "Kneel? Why should I do that?" asked Nicholas. He was furious now. It was at that moment that Nicholas realized that it was the work of Bob Fisher! Even though he was about to resign, how dare Bob fire him! "Who put you up to this?" Nicholas asked. "Put me up to what? Dealing with you properly after all the nonsense work you have been doing--" "Tell me now! Who asked you to do this? Bob Fisher?" Nicholas demanded. His boss was shocked to see that he knew the name. "Oh, it seems like you've realized your mistake then, huh?" "Yea I have. By waiting a while later to deal with that bastard when I can just deal with him now!" Nicholas said to himself. "How dare you call that rich man a bastard! Your pride will be the death of you!" said the older man. "You don't need to fire me. I came here to tender my resignation!" Nicholas said. "Wait, what? How can you resign? Just like this! You'll regret this! Where will you see a job anywhere else, huh!" "That's my business to tend to. You mind your own business. Try anything illegal to threaten me, and you will really lose it all." Nicholas' tone was serious. "Also," he said before his boss could say anything, "tell Bob Fisher that he will really suffer now that he has pulled this trick out of his sleeve." And with that, he walked out. He walked out and felt his blood boiling. Then he picked up his phone to call Lindsay. "Hey, I want us to fire Bob Fisher right now." He commanded. "Of course sir, anything you say." Lindsay replied. "He has gone too far now and this is only a little punishment for him." Nicholas said, thinking he needed to explain a little to Lindsay. She was still on hold so she said. "Sir, I heard something in the market. Turns out that Bob Fisher is owing millions in debts. He wants to take the company's contract money to repay his loans and get back on his feet." "What? This is good news, Lindsay. So he's weak financially and I'd still act all proud and arrogant? Now we have the key to destabilizing him now! We can terminate our contract with him." "Yes sir. We can do that. He won't believe it when it happens." Lindsay said and suddenly, Nicholas was glad for her warm spirit. "That fool. This will teach him not to mess with me again." He said to himself. "So how long will this take?" "A few minutes sir. Then Bob Fisher will no longer be part of the staff of Graham Enterprise again." Lindsay replied. On his way out, he saw Cynthia already busy with her job again. It used to be the two of them doing delivery and then sweeping and mopping too. He shook his head and was glad he was above all that now. She noticed him and rushed to meet him. "Hey at last you've dealt with that. So come in a hurry and help me." She said. Nicholas nearly bursted out in laughter. "I resigned, Cynthia. You're on your own I'm afraid." She didn't seem to believe him. "What? How is that possible? You always agree to whether the boss does, and now you resign on your own? Tell me, he fired you didn't he?" "I don't actually owe you any explanation so I'll leave you to your work." Nicholas said but Cynthia was stubborn. She kept on following him till he got to the entrance of the door, asking silly questions. But he didn't mind. He ignored me and walked out. Bob Fisher was in his office enjoying the fresh air from the AC. But he was still worried because he had not received any alert. He was supposed to have gotten the contract already but they have not given him a call yet. Someone called him and he immediately picked up, thinking it was about his deal. "Hello?" "Mr. Fisher? Where is my money!" the voice demanded. Damn it! Bob cursed. It was one of the people he owed money to! "Mr. Mike! I'm sorry for the delay, but I told you to wait till today! Why are you calling me now this early morning." He demanded. "How can you still speak to me so arrogantly. Huh! I will send you to prison for twenty long years, making life hell for you. Then I'll kill you. Okay!?" the man threatened. "Haha! You're so full of yourself Mr. Mike. Tell the whole Auro group to keep their mouths shut already. I'll settle my loan today! I'm hanging up." "Hey you there. Listen to me!--" before the man could say anything again, Bob hung up. "Foolish people. Why can't you just wait! And what's taking these people so long to send me my money!" He said furiously. There was another call. "Damn it. What is it this time!" he yelled to the phone but it was only his secretary. "Oh Sam, what is it?" "Miss Maya is here looking for you, sir." the secretary said. "What? Let her in already!" said Bob. He quickly sprayed perfume everywhere and adjusted his clothes. The last time she visited, she complained the office was smelling of cigarettes. And it was because he smoked. Maya stepped in. She wore a knee length yellow dress that showed her curves, and wore her sexy smile that attracted her to him. "Oh my love. You look so gorgeous!" Fisher said. He was licking his lips irritatedly as he admired the woman before him. Maya walked over to him and sat on his lap. "I miss you baby." She said in a seducing manner. Then stroked his hair gently. "I also missed the money you promised me. You said you could put in good words for me in Graham's Enterprise." "Of course I said so. I'll also give you all the money you want! I promise you." Bob smirked. He wanted to kiss her but she pulled away. "Once I have my money, we'll be cool again. You promised me, Bob. I'll be waiting." she said. Bob watched her leave and he almost screamed in anger. "That's it. I'm calling that Lindsay woman right now. Why haven't I seen my money!" He picked up his phone to call, but a call was coming in. It was Lindsay. "Hello, I hope you are calling to apologise to me about the payment delay?" She said slowly. "There will be no payment. The contract has been terminated.""What are you talking about, huh? Wait please!" He felt like he would have a heart attack. Payment has been cancelled?He was ruined!"You've offended the big dogs of the business industry. You brought this upon yourself. Good day."Lindsay said."Lindsay dear, are you forgetting who I am–hey, hello?" he was saying but she had already hung up."No. This can't be happening!" Bob cried out.Meanwhile, Nicholas was just on his way to work. The building was a skyscraper towering to the clouds. He still couldn't believe he owned it!He stepped down from his car and walked in. Just by the grand lobby, a woman was speaking to the receptionist. "Come on ma'am, I would really like to meet the vice president. Bob Fisher knows her! You need to treat me right." Maya said stubbornly.If she could meet Lindsay, then she would be able to submit her business proposal to her directly. It was good, she knew it. She just needed the right connection to win."Please ma'am. I've told you before. You need a
Nicholas and Lindsay walked in looking stunning. When Nicholas had first seen Lindsay, he had nearly dropped his tongue.She wore a knee length silver dress that left her fair skin exposed and made her glow bright like an angel. Her hair was made into an updo style, and little makeup was applied to enhance her look.They walked into the entrance together, taking the crowd's attention. “Wow. This is your ex husband, Nicholas!” Shawn exclaimed. Even Maya was stunned to see Lindsay looking so pretty, and Nicholas so elegant and a lot more mature. She was older than Nicholas by just over a few months, and teased him that she was his older sister.Now, Nicholas looked so handsome and bold. He had changed!“Who let you guys in, huh!” Bob rushed to meet them.“Nice to see you too. Congratulations on your wedding.” Nicholas said.“Engagement.” Maya corrected. She saw the necklace on Lindsay's neck flashed brilliantly.
Maya was with her friend, Tania. They were together at her house as Tania spent most of her time at Maya's place, especially since Nicholas had left the house now.Maya was just seated alone and she looked sad too. "Hey friend? Is everything okay?" Tania asked. "Not really. Listen, you know how I was with Bob Fisher thinking that he would help with my company? Well everything has turned upside down now." She complained bitterly."Yes you are right. I can't believe how that man can suddenly lie like this, pretending like he was rich!" Said Tania."And now I'm even in debt because I have been spending my own money on so many expenses, even the stupid engagement party!" Said Maya."Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. But I hope everything will be well soon." Tania said calmly to support her friend.Maya nodded. "Yea, I hope so too.""So something has been bugging me for a while now." Tania started to say. "Did I ever m
Nicholas confidently strode into the high-end boutique, he had walked in with Lindsay at his side. This had to be the most expensive boutique the vicinity had and he was glad he chose this place. The store's sleek, modern design was a far cry from the places he once used to frequent while he was still.... you know. Now, his newfound success demanded that he mingled with and shopped with the high and mighty. As they both moved through the aisles which were filled with racks of designer clothing, Nicholas couldn't stop himself from letting out a small smile as he walked, he watched Lindsay choose the clothing and was in awe. He never knew she knew what was in vogue in the fashion world. She had usually always been the nerdy, glassed assistant of his and now this new part of her was all the more intriguing dared he say, fascinating. Her eye for fashion was simply impeccable, and the way she moved with an air of confidence about her, that he simply found it mesmerizing."Linds
Maya continued to pace around the room, trying but failing obviously, to calm herself. "Sorry isn’t going to cut it." She told Shawn . "I’ve got enough on my plate without dealing with your irresponsibility." She said to him. She sank onto the couch, her anger giving way to evident frustration and helplessness. Shawn, not knowing what else to do, approached her cautiously, he cautiously and anxiously took a seat beside her. "Maya, talk to me. What’s really going on?" He asked her. She let out a sigh as her fingers moved to rub at her temples. They massaged the spot so tenderly but that wasn't taking away the migraine that she felt."It’s just... everything is falling apart." She said while Shawn watched her. " Nicholas is thriving, and Bob... Bob is drowning in debt. I thought he was my ticket out of this mess, but he’s dragging me down with him." She said. She almost felt like crying. Shawn knew all of these, he was there
Maya took a swing of the beer placed atop the counter, she bent her head and scotched as the unpleasant taste corroded her mouth but he pleasant feeling lifting itself off her tongue all the way into the tip of her head before sending tiny shivers all the way down to her spine.“That’s your fourth bottle,” Tania reminded her. “It’s already late, Maya, we should go.”“Don’t worry I’ll pay.”“It’s not about your finances but your safety. You are a woman and…”“Oh don’t give me that woman bullshit now!” Maya snorted. “If you want to leave, leave.”“And leave you to the perils that this bloody city has to offer?”“Would you rather share in those perils with me?”“Loads better than deserting I’d say.”Maya ignored her best friend as she continued to drink her beer. One big swing at a swing at a time until the content of it was almost down to the bottom.“What do you think Bob would do if you divorce him?” Maya thought aloud.“Same thing all men always do.”“And what is that?”“Blame you.”
Nicholas left Lindsay on the balcony and went to fetch Mal. He had promised to take him out today but they were not chance to meet at eth party because he got carried away making connections with other entrepreneurs.On his way down stairs to search for Mal, he bumped into an elderly man in a large black suit that although it looked too big for him, still managed to suit him so well it was as if it was the style he was going for. “Hey! Nicholas! How are you doing?” the man beamed as he put his arm around Nicholas. “It’s been a minute. Nice party by the way, the food is great and your wife is hospitable as well.”“My wife?” Nicholas squinted. He had a fortune he did not know about; he had a dad he did not know was still alive, was it possible he had a wife that he did not know about too?“Yeah, the nice lady that was with you earlier.”“Oh no that was my – ““Friend?” the man interjected with a mischievous smile. “They always say so at first I promise you.”“No, I was about to say vic
The sun was unable to penetrate the thick dark curtains that lined every window of the room but Maya could tell by her pure instincts that it was already well into the day. She opened her eyes and the only thing that gave her a hint that of last night was the hangover that remained from yesterday’s fun. That was when she begun to understand her surroundings. Her eyes caught the bed side stool and the orange soft glowing lamp on it, the large television hoisted against the wall just opposite the bed and the tiny shelf on the west side of the room meant for clothes. The memory of last night began to come back to her.Maya struggled to sit, it was a burdensome thing to stand so she stumbled back to the bed the instant she attempted to do so. Maya clicked on her phone and where she expected to see the time at 7:00am, she saw 10:00am. Her mouth hung open as she frantically rose and threw the sheets off from herself to reveal her bare body. She covered herself as if aware of an invisible ey
After Nicholas had finally succeeded in “humiliating me and doing exactly what he wanted.” Davios could not even do anything. All those things “pissed me off so badly.” But I could not say a word and instead just pretended and kept silent. Of course, I cannot say a word yet because I have no right. “Again.” He literally stripped me of all my rights right there in my presence. I cannot even say anything or even do anything. Even when I tried to talk to him, the council members immediately signaled for me to sit down. “Want to be in the Mansion and if I still want to be respected, I had no choice but accept what he wants.” I felt so angry. I felt like I was about to run mad. This was not how I planned it, but definitely, I know that one thing. “I’d actually succeeded.” Darius had finally made everything so obvious to me. He had finally made everything work perfectly for me. Because I know that he looked very angry and vengeful the last time we were having a discussion. “And I know he'
Watching them all argue together, I couldn't help but feel so sad and heartbroken. I never wanted it to turn out like this. I never wanted Darius and Nicholas to end up fighting each other no matter what, because I just wanted them to be at peace with each other. But none of that was happening. I just had to sit there like a stone and watch them argue and hate each other. And I know that this was all the plan of Nora. It was more than obvious that Nora was the one doing all this. I could see it in the way she smiled when she looked at me. It was like she was signaling me that her plans were working out just the way she wanted it to. And I could not do anything about it. Even Darius looked at me with pity. But I was not able to even make a move because I don't want to offend Nicholas in any way. And the only way to be on his good side is by silently sitting down there and watching. “Give me that position. I did not want that position no matter what.” It was soon time for the counci
Standing up against Nicholas. I know it was a really bad thing now, something I'm not supposed to do. But I know that I have to do it because I have to at least show it to my mother that I'm ready to protect her and I'm ready to stand by her. But if I am not able to stand up for her, then she would continue to see me as somebody who is weak for my brother. And I am really not like that. I turn my attention back to Nicholas and make sure that my frown was deep enough for him to realize that I was really angry with him. “You cannot just take away my mother's position like that. I know that that's what she wanted to do since everyone was whispering about it, everyone was literally talking about it. Even the males were already pointing it out that you don't want my mother to be the Leader anymore. And I would not just accept that. At least think of it. Laura is not even ready to become a Leader. If you ask her a million times, she doesn't want it,” I said to Nicholas, hoping he would li
Once the meeting was already about to commence, I couldn't help but anticipate waiting for Nicholas to make that one mistake that will make Darius finally side with me. And he did it. He cleared his throat and stood up from the Position as everyone bowed to him. He looked so angry, but his gaze was still on Laura. As his gaze on Laura seemed a bit softened, I knew that something was definitely about to happen. I could not wait. Despite the fact that I was going to lose my Leader position anytime soon, I still could not wait and was anticipating what he was going to do to me. How he was going to betray his brother by taking away the one thing that makes me a royal in this Mansion. I stood. I sat down and watched as he began his speech. “Thank you everyone for showing up here. I am really grateful that you guys came here at this time and the fact that you guys have been patient with me enough despite the fact that I never wanted to have another Partner because of what have always happ
Laura was not "rejecting it because she liked being poor." She was "rejecting me because she was slowly losing feelings for me." This was clearly all Darius's fault. It made me so angry that I rolled my hand into a fist, hiding it behind me so she would not see it and think maybe I am angry at her thinking about everything. I felt so angry at Darius I just wanted to crush his head into pieces. But I can't do that. Instead, I'm going to get to Leader Nora. I would make sure that Nora lets go of that position as the Leader. She's going to give it to Laura no matter what. There is nothing Laura will tell me. I guess for me to do this and for my plan to work out, I don't need to tell Laura anymore. Instead, I just need to put it into action. I looked at Laura with a smile and placed my hand on her shoulder. "You don't have to worry, Laura. I won't stress you too much anymore and I won't bother you. I see that you don't want it and I don't plan on forcing it on you. I don't want to force
I don't know why, but no matter what I do, Laura "does always find a way to annoy me." She "always looks for a way to piss me off." She "always does things that would make me want to yell at her, want to yell at her angrily." And now I don't know what to do. I feel so frustrated. I can't believe I am clearly giving her a higher position and she's dragging with me that she "does not want to take that position and wants to go back to the slave quarters." I know I wasn't supposed to yell at her the way I did, but I don't have a choice. She just makes me so angry and so frustrated these few days that I don't know what to do. I watched her being harassed by Leader Nora, unable to control myself. Now I am taking away Leader Nora's position and giving it to her, yet she is pissing me off this way. I know how many ladies "would die for that position I am giving to her that she keeps rejecting." I know how many ladies "would want everything I am giving to her, but yet she's still doing this t
“How can they just come to me and expect me to believe whatever they say?” Yes, it has been hours now and I have not been doing any single work. They’ve changed my room from the usual slave quarters to now one of the concubines quarters, I guess, because I could not understand why I was taken to a better and higher grade. That was actually none of my business because I don’t really care much. I just want to be out of this place as soon as possible, because I don’t want to be forcing anything. And I know that Madame Betty is aiming at something for saying that I am now privileged and in a higher position. “It makes no sense to me.” I don't even care now. I am not allowed to eat in the kitchen with the meat anymore. They seemed to be acting so awkward, and they had given me a special place to eat, even though it was not part of the royal family. I had my dinner in silence, thinking about how everything was going. I have not seen Nicholas for some days now, and that made me a bit worri
I know that I am not supposed to listen to any words my mother said. And I've already vowed to myself that I would not listen to anything she said. Instead, I would do what my mind sets me to do. But something about the way she sounded last night made me a bit worried. It felt like she could see it, that we were going to lose our position as a royal family. But I know that can never happen because we are actually going to be a royal family for as long as possible after I have left the position as the Boss to Nicholas. “So why else would he want to dePosition my mother from being the Leader? Why can’t he just marry Laura Podoon, make her the Leader?” What is so special about that position that he wants to take it away from my mom? But thinking about it on and on, I couldn't help but be worried. Thinking and wondering what could possibly happen to my mom's position. “What would happen to all her dreams? I know how much she loved being in the royal family. How much she had worked jus
I don’t know why he keeps acting this way. I don’t know why he sees it in him to act like he cannot. “Take away this position from his brother. Why are you acting like this, Darius? I think you want us to end. Things this way, right? You want it to be this way. You want us to be forgotten in this Mansion. Let nobody even remember our name. Let nobody recall us anymore.” I think that is what you want, right? That is what you would like right now. “And I know it will make you so happy when you get to see it that we are pushed out of this Mansion. Laura takes over. I never even expected you to behave this way. I never even expected you to act this calm when Nicholas played with your mind, made you think that Laura was a nobody so you could fall in love with her.” “All those things, you already forgive him for it, like it is nothing.” I said to Darius, hoping he would listen to me. But he continued to shake his head sideways. “Mom, you can never force me to change. You can never tel