Chapter Seven; Nothing Money Can’t Do
“Tell her that I’m ready to be her son” he suffered today because people think he didn’t have money, but now, he’s from a wealthy family, so why not take advantage before he’s taken advantage of.He expected that she’ll come the next day and take him back home.Then she’ll take him home and they’ll have a big welcoming party for him.He was already thinking about how grand it would be and couldn’t wait for the next day so that it would happen first and he’ll be able to show everyone who he really it.But to his disappointment, she did come the next day until after a week.And when she came, she was not willing to take him with her.“Why will you not take me to see my father?” Lucas roared in the sitting room.He’s been waiting for her only to give him some cock and bull story, he wouldn’t accept it.“You have to listen son, it’s not easy for your father, when I was pregnant with you, he didn’t want you and had me abort you several times.But I was unwilling to do it, after I gave birth to you, he hated me and didn’t even come to the hospital to visit us.And when .. when the explosion happened and I found out you were missing, he was relaxed and brought me home.In a nutshell, he doesn’t know I’ve been looking for you so this will take time to explain to him.”“Just say he doesn’t want me!” I sneered knowing exactly what she meant.“No son, he doesn’t know you that’s why, let’s give him a reason to know and want you okay?”“And I believe the best way to do that is when we are together right?”Mellisa bit her lips because of frustration, she didn’t know how to make him understand.“Son look, you just have to go to a good school I’ve chosen for you and study business admin. You have to graduate with a lm excellent result and prove to him that you have the qualifications to become a Baron, then he’ll accept you”“But I’m already a Baron” Lucas thought as he remembered his aunt that died, he suddenly missed her.Mister Boma was right, he Durant have anyone else with him and he’s just a lowlife, even his father doesn’t want him.It was as if he doesn’t have an option but to do what his mother had said, he’ll go to the school, graduate with good grades and return to his father.After a month. The mother and son could be seen sitting in the garden having a serious discussion. Anyone would easily notice that they’re getting together really well.“Son, this is the admission letter I promised you, I’ve also paid all your school fees for as long as you’ll be in school, you just have to be exceptional in your studies and keep high GPA”Lucas couldn’t believe the envelope in her hand. He was finally going to be a university student.He didn’t have any doubt that he’ll perform exceptionally, after all all his high school grades are full of distinctions, if only they were not thrown away together with the memory that Mister Boma discarded the night he spent in the jail.That night seems to be one that brought him a lot of bad memories when he discovered how he was humiliated.But on second thought, the night was also a blessing since his biological mother was able to find him.He slowly stretched forth his hand and collected it, he saw the words boldly written.‘MR LUCAS BARON IS AWARDED AN ADMISSION INTO OUR PRESTIGIOUS STANFORD SCHOOL UNDER A SCHOLARSHIP’He sat after getting excited but it was soon narrowed down when he saw the last words, Scholarship“Why will I be going an a scholarship? Although I am very intelligent which by the way you don’t know because you’ve been missing most of my life,It is already discovered that I am the Unofficial Young Master of the Baron family, isn’t it insulting for the people of the high society?”Melissa thought about it a little but still spoke to him with a calm expression.“Since we are doing this for your father, we can’t let him find out that you’re his son yet, this is the best way to pay your school fees without raising suspicion. Also no one in the school should find out as well”“Do you mean after going to this school you’ve applied for me, I’ll finally come back to the Baron family?”“Yes son, one hundred percent sure”“Okay”Lucas wasn’t reluctant to go to school this time, after all he applied for a scholarship to the same school but didn’t get it.Just a month later, the scholarship was handed to him by his so called mother, indeed there was nothing money couldn’t do.looking at the face of the woman, he saw that they looked so much alike and what’s more, she looked like a sincere woman.He had browsed a little about the Baron family during the free time he enjoyed in the beautiful house he stayed.He found out that the Baron family are one of the wealthiest family in the country. They are easily high on the ranking in the elite society with a mix of generational wealth and the new money gotten from his Mr. Baron the business tycoon.It’s no wonder his mother wanted him to study business admin, It turns out that the Barons owned a lot of enterprise and it seemed to be the family business.He also remember the news had said that Mr. Baron had a son who wasn’t much in the spotlight. Apart from the photos of him when he was still a kid, there’s not really many recent pictures associated with his name; Kevin Baron.When he thought of his brother who was probably enjoying the blessings of being with both parents and the luxury, his eyes narrowed with a hint of despair.He was thinking about everything he had missed, no, he wouldn’t play with such an opportunity to make up for those times, he’ll work hard and regain his title as the Young Master, whoever his brother is, he’ll not take it all.He gladly accepted the admission letter this time and started getting ready to go to school.Chapter Eight; It Not Easy For The Church Rat In other not to raise suspicion or to make it obvious that he has someone backing him, Lucas did not get an apartment off campus like the other rich students did. Instead, he stayed in the campus, not just anywhere, but at the hostel made for those people under a scholarship. At first he didn’t mind because he thought he’d be staying with commoners who could only afford to attend the school because of their brains instead of their pocket. If he also stayed with them he’d be forced to concentrate only in his book and have a peaceful life in school. But he didn’t know faith was cruel, things didn’t always go as plan, never has and probably never will. He soon found out that the school also held another doom for him when he met Santos the very first day of school resumption. “Bang!” He collided with a hard body throwing him off balance so that file he was holding fell down and the papers flew away with the wind. Lucas hurried to foll
Chapter Nine.; He Didn’t Want Me As soon as he entered the hotel, he was expecting a big celebration to welcome him, but he was wrong yet again, the place was very quiet and nothing glamours was being planned, there’s also no one else around.So he walked up to the penthouse that his mother had told him about holding unto some papers he believed his father would want to see. As soon as he reached the door, he nocked on the door twice but no one was answering him. He was serious Abd heard a faint noice coming from inside as well, so he knew there was someone inside.After a little tug, he found out the door was already opened so he entered bracing himself for a surprise celebratory party.“Otherwise, why would they leave the door open” he thought.He did got it quite alright; the surprise, but not the one he expected. In the big spacious luxurious living room of the penthouse, a woman could be seen on her knees, her hands pulled together in front of her as she rubbed them a
Chapter Ten; Cursed The Day He Was Born Lucas knew that he had went overboard by pushing the old man, but he couldn’t help it. He was provoked by the man who should be his father. He clenched his fists so tight as if he was going to fight someone. He looked around and saw that the hotel staff were all rushing to the penthouse which meant that Melissa had already called for help. Lucas didn’t go very far, he stood by a corner and watched from afar when an ambulance came and took him away. His mother’s troubled face didn’t escape his view. She had make up smeared on her face which meant that she had been crying. He felt a ping of pain in his heart and regretted putting her in such a situation. “Is it true that I’m just a bad luck?” He asked himself recalling the way Patrick pushed his mother mercilessly and slapped her several times all because she mentioned him to the man. He wanted to follow her and apologize but the bush had already left. He looked at the inscription on the b
Chapter Eleven; A Commotion In The Hospital “Yes that right but how come? Don’t you think he looks like the Baron’s?”“You’re right, maybe he is an illegitimate child”“I wouldn’t doubt that, all these rich men like keeping mistresses, this man must be one of the sons of Mr. Baron’s mistress”“Shii! Keep quiet, he has not gone very far, he might still hear you.” The other attendant tried to counsel the second one, but it was too late.Lucas actually heard them, and his bloodshot eyes became even more red from anger.He no longer behaved like a gentleman and went straight ahead to the emergency room.But before he entered, he saw his mother sitting on a bench looking very tense, her attention was fixed on the emergency room as she stared without blinking. Her elbow was on her knees while hands were on both her face as if to support her head from falling off.“Mom?” His voice sounded very hoarse and low but she felt the instincts of a mother and looked up directly to the end of the hal
Chapter Twelve: Not A Baron Material Lucas entered the room and was stunned by the luxurious feel of the place. It was just an emergency room of a hospital, but the equipment and furniture inside the room was too magnificent. And laid on the hospital bed in the centre of the room was the very man who should have been called his father. Lucas looked at the man for what felt like eternity and his anger increased by the minutes. Seeing gauze on his father’s head, he felt very remorseful and regretted his actions. He had been so impulsive then when he saw the adults having a fight because of him, he also didn’t want his mother to suffer since she’s the one who had been with him all these while.But what could he do? This was his father and all he wished was for him to acknowledge him even once.It doesn’t matter if they don’t make him the heir, as long as he’ll be able to sleep in the same house with his mother and father, then his wish in this life would be accomplished.Lucas clea
Chapter Thirteen; A New Light“Isn’t it obvious, I’m happy because you have listened to me and indirectly told me what you actually want in a son, now I can work on myself and become a trophy son to you, then you’ll so proud of me when you talk about me to people in your circle”“You better not expect anything from me, the Baron family won’t entertain you when I already know you’ll just fail.” Patrick chimed in.“That is not the most important thing though” Lucas said, looking very calm and ignoring the man as a confident look appeared in his face.“What is it?” Patrick asked not even understanding why he was having such conversation with the man in the first place anyway.“It’s because you actually gave me your time, it meant that I still have hope.” Lucas said with a big smile but Mr. Patrick’s countenance was beginning to deteriorate as Lucas kept mentioning son to him.“It seems the fall I had may have not only damage my head but yours too for thinking that I’ll ever call you my so
Chapter Fourteen; From A Mother To Her son. 1.Be greedy 2.Be selfish 3.Be focused Those were few from the answers Lucas got when he searched on how to become rich because that was the first step in joining the high society. Since Lucas has agreed to have a fun night with the workers of his house that night to celebrate his graduation by playing games and eating and just partying in general, the next day, he decided to be serious in his life and be more focused on the things at hand.He had browsed what the successful had in common and how he could be successful. Invention was almost out of the list since he didn’t study science, so he’s left with starting a business. The next question popping in his head was what kind of business it would be. Since he grew up very poor without the hope of a brighter future, he didn’t have much dream other than providing food and shelter for his aunty. Those things he could easily do if he had graduated from a simple school and got a work in a
Chapter Fifteen; A Mother’s Love“No way, did you have people following me? How did you know I needed money?” “Didn’t you need the money? I may not be the one that trained you as a child, but a mother’s intuition is not wrong, so please don’t even try rejecting it, unless you want to hurt your mother’s feelings”Lucas was lost at words, his mouth left open, unable to say the words that he was planning to.“I can’t accept it” he wanted to say, but he also didn’t want to hurt his mother’s feeling, it is in fact, the very first time she gave him that much money, he was so lost at what emotion exactly to feel, whether it was that of happiness or sadness.Lucas looked at Melissa for a long time, a mists of tears gathered in his eyes, he tried so hard to hold them back.“What is it Lucas, are you really affected by the money that much? please don’t refuse it, it’s my money and I decided to give it to you, I know it won’t be easy for you after graduation, you don’t have to think much, squand