"I hooped in and went home quickly."."When I got home, it was late. I closed from work by 7 p.m. and got home by 10:30 p.m., but usually I get home by 8 p.m. or max. 8:30 p.m., if there are any issues on the way. But that day I got home by 10:30 a.m.; I could not even prepare myself anything. I just kept the groceries in the kitchen and went to the bathroom to take a shower. When I came out, I wore my pajamas and went to carry the shawarma and juice I had gotten from the mall alongside the groceries. After eating, I drank water and moved closer to the bag, but I was scared of opening it for over 30 minutes. I kept staring at the bag. I had never seen that kind of money in my life before it scattered my head. I just didn't know what to do."So after 30 minutes of staring at the bag, I want to open it. The smell of the newly printed notes entered my nose. It choked me. I had to move my face away from it and clear my throat before coming back to look at it. I covered my nose with a nose
"As I laid down to sleep, so many thoughts kept going through my mind till I slept off. Thanks to my alarm, it woke me up by 5:00 a.m. I did my normal morning routine before heading out. As soon as I arrived, my boss sent someone to come call me. I knew I had not done anything wrong, so I boldly went to see him. He asked about my health. I almost forgot that I lied by his side, chick. Although I didn't let my guard down, I played along and told him I was fine and okay."He fell totally for it. I saw the actor in me for a second. I thought of going into an industry that was so funny I just couldn't stop laughing in my mind, and of course his side chick came over as usual. She bought so many things for me. She's really loveable and kind-hearted, and I love her personality. After work that day, I headed home on my way. I was going through my phone and saw a missed call. I thought of who it was, pondering in my heart, but I could not call back since I was in the car because I actually too
"What?". Keren asked."What got me the most was when she turned and looked at me and said, "Hi, how are you?". I was like, "I am fine. I became a stutterer right there; it blew my mind. I didn't think such a person was even going to recognize my presence. Although I was sad because she didn't stay too long, she went as soon as she finished speaking with her boss; she was left with just myself and her boss. He looked at me right in the eyes in a manner that got me scared and said, "Lukas, you are a very good man, and a rare kind at that. What you did is something anyone on earth will barely do. I can't say much because, heading out, I have a meeting to catch up on. Lukas, please send me your account details. I will like to appreciate you for what you did for my company because that money was meant for the company." While we were still talking, I got a beep on my phone and had to check. When I opened it, it was a message from my bank."I cleaned my eyes to see what I was seeing right in
"I wanted to start a good business, and the money that was given to me was enough, and even after starting the business, I was going to have some change left for my upkeep. I reached out to so many people who have been in that field because it was a water company, and they gave me ideas and strategies that I followed."I started it out, and it was going really well. I made so much profit and had a few workers. I moved out of the slum. I was staying in a very standard apartment and got a car to ease my movement, and I didn't forget to give myself some baby boy treatment. I took myself out to the cloth store, got so many clothes, shoes, and pajamas, and headed straight to the spa so I could wash my legs and have a proper body massage. I called the ex-boss's side chick to meet me up at the open space we met the other time, and when she came and saw me on the seat, I directed her too. Guess what she said?."What?.."She asked," Who are you?. I am here to see someone else and not you, so w
"On a certain day, I went to the bar to get myself drunk as usual. After getting drunk, I stood up and went to..."Excuse me, Lukas, I want to ask you a question. Vivian said.She interrupted him without allowing him to finish his statement."Yes, you can." Lukas replied to her."Did you develop this drinking attitude because of how traumatized you were concerning her death or what?.Lukas chuckled."Umm, yes, I started drinking because I was traumatized, heartbroken, and in pain. I just wanted the pain to go away. That was why I started drinking, but I stopped with time. I healed from the pain and got back on my feet."That's good; why did you ask that question, if I may ask you, Vivian?She was bold enough to tell him the reason why she said that, without minding if it may sound awkward."I don't like males who drink and also smoke."Yeah, it is not good. I saw the fact that it didn't make me look like a responsible person. I became strong and mounted on wings like eagles."So back
"And she kept saying NO, NO, and NO. But deep down in my heart, I knew something was wrong. I knew this couldn't be happening just like that, and it was even more surprising that it started ever since we got together, and the fact that she kept denying it and we always ended up fighting and arguing whenever I asked her was just too much for me. I didn't want to continue asking if she took it, so I decided to be calm and watch; I had to find out if she was really the one doing that."I began to monitor customer transactions, identifying patterns, and monitoring for red flags and bank transactions. She was having a conversation with a customer. They were talking about the price of what he wanted to purchase, and she tripled the price from normal. I came in and heard them arguing about the price, and as soon as she saw me, she pretended and switched talks with the customer. I knew something was wrong and had to ask him myself. As I turned to face the customer directly so I could know wha
"She was definitely going to know the kind of person Diana was if she was still alive."After staying in the hotel for seven days, on the seventh day, at about 12 a.m., I was sitting on the floor in my hotel room, and a thought of how to get Diana came into my mind. The plan was to ask her to go to the bank with me to check my account balance and look at the history so we could talk about establishing another business or another company, seeing to the fact that we have made enough money from the water company to see what her reaction was going to be, and then I will take it up from there. I did as my instincts told me."I went home next. When she saw me, she kept asking so many questions at a time, and when I told her, I just needed some time alone to clear my head. Diana kept ranting and nagging and nagging till she fainted. I had to revive her when she became conscious. I told her about my plans, and she coughed in an instant and said, "We should talk about that later." I saw the re
Vivian also became emotional; she knew what it was like to go through such a thing and could fit into Lukas's shoes."Lukas'', Vivian said, "I know what it's like to be broken and hurt by someone you feel something genuine for. It hurts to love someone and that person doesn't love you in return, and what is worse is them letting you fool yourself, letting you think the thing going on between the both of you is REAL. Meanwhile, you are busy loving yourself because they aren't in love with you, not even a bit. But did you know what Lukas was? You deserve the best, and I know that because you are rare, you are that one person who truly defines what love is. You can barely see someone who went through what you went through in life fall in love to the point that they tell their partner everything about them and even give out their company's account to them because you love and trust them. It is like you get addicted to them and can't live without them, and what they do is break your soul,
Mr. Greftan was admitted to the hospital and placed on bed rest by the doctor. He had a minor heart attack and the doctor warned that it might reoccur if Mr. Greftan wasn't resting well. Keren was still not at work, and Ethan couldn't find her document. He searched all his files but they were nowhere to be found. He was sure he left it in his office. He was worried about Keren but there was no way to reach her. It had been two weeks since the incident and Keren was not yet at work. He thought it was because they made out that was why she was shy about resuming and it broke him when he couldn't find her credentials so he could locate her house address. Worst of all, he didn't have her picture saved on his phone; the only picture he had of her was missing too, and he couldn't explain how Keren’s document mysteriously disappeared from his office. Ethan turned on the CCTV camera to see if Eli was the one who took Keren’s file but he didn't see anything out of the ordinary; all he could
Mr. Greftan was admitted to the hospital and placed on bed rest by the doctor. He had a minor heart attack and the doctor warned that it might reoccur if Mr. Greftan wasn't resting well. Keren was still not at work, and Ethan couldn't find her document. He searched all his files but they were nowhere to be found. He was sure he left it in his office. He was worried about Keren but there was no way to reach her. It had been two weeks since the incident and Keren was not yet at work. He thought it was because they made out that was why she was shy about resuming and it broke him when he couldn't find her credentials so he could locate her house address. Worst of all, he didn't have her picture saved on his phone; the only picture he had of her was missing too, and he couldn't explain how Keren’s document mysteriously disappeared from his office. Ethan turned on the CCTV camera to see if Eli was the one who took Keren’s file but he didn't see anything out of the ordinary; all he could
“Impressive!! This is by far the best project you have come up with; I cannot believe it! How did you get this idea?“You see, grandpa, I am not the bad egg after all; I have been breaking my back working on something that would make you and dad proud.“I cannot wait to show Ethan this project; I am sure he will be so proud of you.Eli collected the documents from his grandfather’s hand; he did it in such a way that it showed that he was disgusted with what his grandfather said.“What? What is wrong? Do you want to yank your hand off? Why did you collect your document like that? Did I say something wrong?"Yes, grandfather, you do not even trust me enough; I did all of this myself and now you want to show Ethan for approval.“I wasn't going to show him for approval; I just wanted him to know what you were working on; surely he would be so excited too. “Why do you always do this, grandpa? Do you need validation from Ethan before approving my project? You all complain that I don't do a
“Irish! I thought you said she wouldn't be here!“I know Vivian, but Keren lives here; you both cannot be fighting forever; I need you both to settle your differences. “If not for the fact that we are sisters, I would have slapped you really hard! I do not have time for this nonsense! “But Vivian, Irish is right; you cannot be like this forever; you need to forgive me and let us move on.“You killed them! I will never forget that you made me a widow! I want nothing to do with you; excuse me, I am out of her.Vivian left the house, ignoring Irish and Keren, who were calling out her name. All the excitement on Keren’s face faded away. She fell to the couch and let out a loud sigh of relief. Irish sat beside her. They were both silent for a few minutes before Irish decided to break the silence.“You do not have to think too much about it; she will come around; she is still traumatised, and she told me she started therapy; she will come around soon."It has been years; I miss my best fri
“Take me home. That was the last thing Ethan said before he was unconscious. Keren had to call for the help of the receptionist so they could carry Ethan to the car. By the time they got downstairs, the driver was already in his seat, waiting to move. They managed to put Ethan into the car, the receptionist went back to her work station and everyone was worried, wondering what was happening to their boss. They thought he fainted but the receptionist had to tell them that the boss was under a lot of stress and he needed rest. Ethan was in the back seat with Keren; he was sleeping deep. Keren couldn't get her eyes off him; she wished she could touch his hair so she could do that. Tears rolled down her face when she thought about her late fiance. She looked outside the window so no one would see her crying. Shortly after, they got to the mansion and Keren was left in amazement. She couldn't believe her eyes; she couldn't believe the edifice standing tall in front of her. When the driv
Keren was so shy, she used to wish the ground would open and swallow her. Ethan was still fast asleep; he was oblivious that his grandfather was in the room. “You must be Keren, right?Keren tried to speak but she was stuttering and she struggled to compose herself."Yes, I am, sir.“Why is Ethan fast asleep by this time?“He is drunk, sir; he drank too much. “I see. Follow me.“Sir?“You heard me; follow me. Ethan’s grandfather left the room and Keren jumped off the bed and rushed to Ethan’s closet to wear something casual. She wore a white collar shirt and joggers. When she was done, she headed downstairs to meet Mr. Geftan. “Right on time, join me.Mr. Geftan poured Keren a glass of freshly pressed juice; he pressed it himself. It was a mixture of pineapple, watermelon and a little ginger. “This is so lovely, sir; I have never tasted a better fruit juice.“So tell me, what is it like working with Ethan?“I have no idea, sir. I only resumed today. I hoped I was going to have a bli
How can I repay you for your kindness sir?“You do not have to pay me, just go home and start something beautiful and profitable for you and your son. Your son deserves something better.“Who are you sir?Bal’s father said amidst tears, he couldn't control the tears that rolled down his face, he wanted to kneel to appreciate Ethan but Ethan stopped him mid air.“You do not have to do that, just consider me your angel, now please go get something good to eat.“Thank you uncle, my dad is really happy. Bal and his father left the park and Ethan watched how joyous they looked until they faded out of sight, he was truly happy for them… he was fulfilled when he saw the smile on their faces, and at that moment he was convinced that everything happened for a reason, if Eli had not crashed his car, he wouldn't have met Bal. He walked back to the hospital ward and when he got there he was informed that Eli was out of coma. He wasn't sure if he was happy about the news or not but he had to go
“I am not going to calm down, grandfather!! Did you see what he did to my car? That car was badly damaged—damaged beyond repair!! “Stop stressing over material things; your insurance company can take care of the damages.“They would if I were the one driving the car, but I am not and Eli is moving around with an expired driver’s license!" He better stay in that coma, because I will send him back there if he comes back to this house! How dare he take my car without my permission!!! He left his luxurious cars and took mine. I am starting to think that he crashed my car on purpose. “ Don't be ridiculous. I understand you are upset but do you think Eli would risk his life just to crash your car and get back at you? You should be praying for his recovery, not this.“God forbid!! I better waste my time on important things than pray for that rebellious soul. Eli is a lost cause.“You are the older one, Ethan. I know Eli is not the best but do you want us to throw him away? Your father doesn
“Hahah!! I told you I was going to get to you, didn't i? Eli was smiling at the screenshot he took; he was the happiest soul that night. He was one step away from bringing Ethan down and he was very excited. He took out his phone and called Marcel.“Hello, where are you?“I am resting at my loudspeaker.“Meet me at the bar.“At the bar? By this time of the night? Isn't it late already?“I told you never to oppose me again; remember, I am paying for that room. I can kick you out anytime, so please do as I say or else I will throw you out.“I will be there in 20 minutes.“Be there in 15.“Eli ended the call and tossed his phone on the bed and he made his way to his closet to change into something casual for the night. He was humming a melodious song as he went to the bathroom to freshen up. After he was done, he took Ethan’s porch and left. He didn't want to drive his Ferrari, but he knew Ethan was going to have his head by morning, but he didn't care.“He got to the bar and ordered a