Chapter Two
“What are you doing here Elijah?” Stella asked instead of her to apologize to her boyfriend for disgracing him by hurting his feelings and cheating on him.“I should ask you what are you doing here , please don’t tell me that you both have been having sex behind my back?!” Elijah asked, feeling so betrayed , he felt like his world was shattering and his heart was on fire.“Don’t you dare talk anyhow to Stella when you came here to beg for money” Henry said which made Stella to become more egoistic“Oh so you’re even here to beg and you’re asking me for the reason I am cheating on you? I don’t deal with poor beggars , just take a good look at the way you look right now “ Stella said laughing and mocking Elijah while mocking his tattered outfits with her hands.“How could you do this to me when you know that my mother is not feeling too well, we have been dating for more than 2 years now …I am so disappointed in you Stella. I don’t believe you could do this to me” Elijah said shaking his head in disbelief, it was like he was in a terrifying nightmare and he wished that all these things happening to him are all lies.“Can you imagine the shameless thing coming out of your mouth? We have been dating for more than 2 years but you have never bought me a single luxury bag or diamond rings. Why can’t you be a man like your step brother here ? You’re a loser and I don’t roll with losers!” Stella spat at Elijah and Henry just stayed back and supported the rubbish that was coming out of Stella’s mouth.“It’s over, I can’t do this anymore . I would rather die single than be with a shameless whore!” Elijah shouted and before he finished Henry dropped a dirty slap on his face.“How dare you call Stella a whore in my own house ?“ Henry said and Elijah couldn’t believe it, Elijah tried his best to control himself but he couldn’t take the insult.Elijah couldn’t stand there and watch someone that he is older than slap him without fighting back.Elijah let out a frustrated groan and marched forward to drop a painful punch on Henry’s face which took Henry by surprise till he fell down on the floor. Henry quickly stood up and punched Elijah on his face and all of a sudden the two of them started fighting.The luxurious living room was a scene of chaos and frenzy as the two young men grappled with each other, fists flying in the air, sweat pouring down their faces.“Arrest that mad man and take him out of my property! I wish that you and your mother were both terminally ill so that you can leave our family for good!” Henry shouted when his bodyguards rushed in and stopped Elijah from hitting Henry who looked badly injured already , Elijah hit him so hard that he now has bruises on his face.“I will never forget this and I will make sure you pay for this , both you and Stella!” Elijah shouted out of anger and frustration.“Shut up you fool, why will you hit Henry,what if you damage his handsome face!” Stella said going to hug Henry and let him while Henry’s bodyguards kept manhandling , Elijah couldn’t believe that his younger step brother had the audacity to treat him like a criminal.“Damn it, get this bastard the fuck out of my house and I will not give you a dime!” Henry shouted even though his teeth ached badly because of the punches Elijah threw in his face.Before Elijah will talk back, the bodyguards roughly dragged Elijah out of the main house and threw him on the marble floor as if he is some kind of criminal. Elijah almost cried because of the level of humiliation he had witnessed.Elijah stormed out of the , slamming the front gate behind him. Outside, the cool evening air hit him like a wave, and he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He couldn't believe that his girlfriend,Stella, had cheated on him with his own step-brother. It was like a punch to the gut, and he didn't know how he was going to get over it.Elijah knew that there were only 2 remaining people in the world that could give him such a huge amount of money to treat his ailing mother and that is his father and uncle.Elijah asked Henry first for help because no matter how many times Elijah called his wealthy father and uncle to ask for help, they kept rejecting his call and wouldn't text back so he decided to visit Henry thinking he would be sympathetic but it was the worsening mistake ever which made Elijah to think of visiting his father’s private chambers unannounced and without appointment.Elijah also thought of asking Henry’s mother for help but then he doubts she will do that because she is not even in the country, she is always travelling around the world to different vacations and luxury places to spend money , have fun and buy expensive designer shoes , clothes and bags.On the other hand Elijah and his mother are treated less than slaves and they only get a tiny small amount of money for monthly allowance , Elijah vowed to change things around because he couldn’t bear the hatred and insults that are always thrown to him and his mother.“Stella is a very useless girlfriend “ Elijah whispered , he couldn’t believe that she would even do that to him when she kept saying that she loves him. He needed her to support him in his hardest time in life, buddy instead she betrayed him.He walked down the street, not really paying attention to where he was going. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Stella and Henry and the betrayal he felt from both of them. He didn't know how he was going to face either of them again but he didn’t care , his sick mother is the only one that loves him in the entire world and he is willing to do anything to save his mother’s even if he will lose his pride and dignity.Chapter Three “I can’t let my mother die of cancer, I have to do whatever it takes to save her ! I can’t allow my mother to die, she is the only one I have in this world” the young man called Elijah cried with tears and mucus running down his face as he ran towards his father’s office to beg for money so that he could take his mother to the hospital. Elijah always sits beside his mother and takes care of her since she feels sick. She has been painfully sick for the last 2 months but no one cared about her , Elijah was the only person doing a lot of hard labour and side jobs to get enough money to buy medications for his mother but he didn’t get enough money because taking care of his mother didn’t allow him to work longer hours and not a single soul helped him. Elijah even sold all his mother’s expensive jewellery, shoes and bags but the money wasn’t enough to treat her diabetes which results in cancer because of lack of proper care and professional treatment from the doctors. Elij
Chapter Four “Hmmm, young man you have to take heart. You were too late , why didn’t you bring her to the hospital as soon as possible “ the doctor asked “I ur mother can’t make it, we tried our best but you brought her in too late . You are lucky to have some few minutes with her before she leaves us and don’t worry about the bills , I will take care of it” said the doctor who pitied the young man when he saw how shabby and tattered he looked. “Where is she ! My mother can’t die !” Elijah started shouting till his veins popped up , the younger male nurses had to come and hold him down and calm him before they led him into his mother’s room. Elijah Stood by his mother's bedside, watching as she took shallow, labored breaths. Her skin was pale, and her eyes were closed, and he could tell she was in pain. He felt helpless, like there was nothing he could do to ease her suffering.The room was quiet except for the sounds of the machines beeping and the hiss of oxygen flowing through t
Chapter Five Elijah stretched on the bed and yawned while trying to clean his eyes hoping that this was all a dream but a loud feminine voice confirmed that he wasn’t dreaming. “Arghhhhhhh! What are you pervert doing in the same bed with me naked !” The young lady on the bed shouted when she woke up from sleep. Elijah quickly lifted up the duvet and saw that his trousers were gone but his shirt was still intact. Elijah didn’t look at the girl's body out of respect but he still knew that she was naked under the bedsheets. Elijah’s head began to ache more because he was trying his best to remember how he got into the messed up situation but he couldn’t Rem her nothing and to make matters worse , the lady beside him on the bed was looking at him with a mean scowl. “What kind of question is that? I am not completely naked and I don’t know how I got myself in this situation so you should start explaining yourself!” Elijah shouted at the lady who looked clueless and helpless. “Is this
Chapter Six Elijah was nervous, his eyes darting back and forth as he shifted his weight from foot to foot“No, this is not going to work. I am innocent and only came to the bar to mourn my mother’s death. There is a mistake somewhere , Selena here seems like a nice lady but I declined this offer and I won’t be your son-in-law …” but before Elijah could finish his words , Grandfather Clinton spoke “Shut him up “ he ordered, his voice low and menacing.The bodyguards stepped forward, their hands moving to grip Elijah’s arms. He struggled against them, but they were too strong. They dragged him to the center of the room, their footsteps echoing in the silence that followed before the sounds of beating took over. Elijah was thrown to the ground. The bodyguards surrounded him, their faces twisted into sneers of contempt. Elijah looked up at them, fear and confusion written across his features."Please," he begged, his voice barely above a whisper. "Please, don't do this” Elijah pleaded
Chapter Seven“Whoa, this is some party” Elijah whispered when he saw the splendor of the party while walking towards Selena, his sudden bride that he doesn’t know anything about. The ballroom of the party shimmered with cascades of crystal chandeliers, casting a soft, ethereal glow upon the elite attendees. It was a grand affair, a party hosted by the renowned Grandfather Clinton in order to attract more people for his Presidential seat political campaign. The room buzzed with laughter, music, and the clinking of glasses, yet amidst the vibrant crowd, one figure stood out despite his old and battered suit, the young man named Elijah has an alpha male and charismatic aura that makes people keep glancing at him besides he is not a popular person in the business society. Elijah navigated through the sea of elegantly attired guests with a sense of purpose. His eyes, as blue as the deep ocean, scanned the room until they came to rest on a breathtaking sight who kept moving around like a
Chapter Eight As the elderly man walked into the ballroom, his presence commanded attention. His perfectly tailored suit hugged his lean frame, accentuating his broad shoulders and chiseled jawline. The fabric shimmered under the glow of the chandeliers, and the color was a rich shade of navy blue. The shirt underneath his suit was crisp and white, and the tie was a deep burgundy that contrasted elegantly with the suit. His shoes were polished to a mirror-like shine, and the gleam of his gold cufflinks caught the light as he walked.The man's face was weathered by time, with lines etched deep around his mouth and eyes. But there was a charisma in his gaze that seemed to draw people in. His hair was a silvery white, neatly combed back, and his mustache and beard were trimmed immaculately. He wore a Rolex watch on his wrist, and the diamonds on the bezel sparkled in the light. As he made his way through the crowd, several bodyguards followed him closely. They were all tall, muscular m
Chapter Nine“Where did you get that ring from ?” Godfather Roberto asked with a thunderous voice while his bodyguards held Elijah’s arms in place and so tightly that he couldn’t fight or move anywhere. “What ring are you talking about ?” Elijah asked, looking confused for a brief second. "Young man," the elderly Godfather Roberto spoke with a gravelly voice, each word measured and deliberate. "That ring on your finger... it holds secrets. Secrets that no one knows about.."The young man swallowed hard, his mouth dry, and he met the older man's gaze, attempting to hide his fear. "I... I don't know what you're talking about," Elijah stammered, his voice barely a whisper.Godfather Roberto’s thin lips curled into a sly smile, his eyes narrowing. "You expect me to believe that, lad? I have eyes everywhere. That ring, it's no ordinary piece of jewelry. It belonged to a great family and it has been missing for years , where did you get it or who did you stole it from ?"Godfather Robert
Chapter Ten “Selena, the truth is I don’t have a house for the mean time ” Elijah whispered, his voice filled with shame. “Are you trying to tell me that you’re homeless?” Selena asked and Elijah winced in pain before turning his head to look outside the window.“Don’t worry, I just need a place for tonight. I will go out and get a job tonight then find a place for us to stay “ said Elijah feeling so ashamed that he is so poor that he can’t even provide a roof for him and his newly wedded wife. “Oh my freaking goodness! You don’t even have a job ?! Are you a fucking cave man?! I have never met anyone this poor in my life!” Shouted Selena out of shock “Can we please not talk about this , I am covered in bruises “ Elijah said wanting to desperately change the subject of discussion. “And to make matters worse , you’re on the bad side of Godfather Roberto. Only God knows what kinds of crimes you committed or what you did to him to make him lock you up and beat you up in a party where