Alex was running against time as he rushed towards the boys’s dormitory. The doctor made it clear that his lil sister's condition had gotten critical, and at least a million was needed to begin with the operation. Alex couldn't come up with such an amount of money, on such a notice. Even the salary from his part-time job couldn't pay that amount, even if he worked for two years. He believed that the only person that could assist him with some funds was his best friend, Blake,who was from a third class rich family. He had been trying to reach Blake through the phone, but Blake wasn't picking up his calls, nor replying to his messages, so Alex had no choice but to run as fast as he could, to school, and then to Blake's personal dorm apartment. He quickly passed by the first dorm building which was made up of large single rooms which contained at least two students with poor backgrounds, per room. Then he headed to the second building which was more fancier, and made up of several a
Alex's mind was restless, so he had to meet his father personally to talk to him.Alex walked into the study, his father sitting behind the large wooden desk. He looked up as Alex entered, a hint of a smile on his face."Ah, Alex, I'm glad you came to see me," he said, his voice warm.Alex walked over to the desk, his eyes fixed on his father. "I need to talk to you about something," he said, his voice firm.His father nodded, his expression serious. "Of course, son. What's on your mind?"Alex took a deep breath before speaking. "I want to know if you've moved on from mom just like that," he said, his voice laced with emotion.His father's expression softened, and he leaned forward in his chair. "Alex, I know it may seem sudden, but I've been alone for a long time. I'm supposed to move on at some point," he said, his voice gentle.Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with thoughts. "And what about the Flares?" he asked, his voice cold. "Are you aware that it's possible they were resp
In the deserted streets, Bianca sat on the curb, her head in her hands, weeping uncontrollably. She had just watched Fred storm off in anger, leaving her behind.Just as she thought things couldn't get any worse, she heard a voice behind her."How does it feel to be left behind?" the voice asked, dripping with sarcasm.Bianca's head snapped up, and she saw Blake standing over her, a wide grin spreading across his face. She felt a surge of anger and resentment towards him."Blake," she spat, her voice venomous. "I should have known you'd be here to celebrate your victory."Blake chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You're right, Bianca. And I have to say, it's been a long time coming."Bianca's anger boiled over, and she stood up, her eyes blazing with fury. "You think you've won, don't you?" she spat. "But you haven't. This isn't over yet. I'll be coming for you, Blake. And next time, you won't be smiling."Blake chuckled, his grin growing even wider. "I'm shaking in my boots,
As Alex and Serah arrived at the coursemate reunion, they were immediately swept up in a sea of familiar faces. Everyone was busy drinking and chatting with their old buddies, and the atmosphere was lively and festive.Josh and Allan spotted Alex and Serah and approached them, grinning from ear to ear. "Long time no see!" Josh exclaimed, clapping Alex on the back.Allan nodded in agreement. "You both look great! Alex, you're looking particularly sharp. What's your secret?"Alex chuckled and shook his head. "Just good genes, I guess."While the conversation carried on, Serah's eyes scanned the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of her ex-best friend, Bianca. And then, she saw her - sitting with her boyfriend, Fred.Serah's heart skipped a beat as she wondered whether Bianca had changed since the past time. But as she watched Bianca laughing and chatting with Fred, she realized that some people never changed.Just then, Bianca spotted Serah and Alex, and her face lit up with a smug smile.
Alex and Serah walked hand-in-hand through the bustling streets of their honeymoon destination, taking in the sights and sounds of the vibrant city. They had spent the day exploring the local markets and trying new foods, and were now enjoying a romantic evening stroll.“Can let's take a selfie,” Alex suggested, putting on his camera.As they clutched together to take the picture, a woman's cry for help pierced the air. “Someone please stop him, he just grabbed my purse.”Alex turned around and noticed that the thief was making a run for it. Without hesitation, he charged after the thief. “Serah, wait here,” Alex said, already a few meters away."Alex, be careful!" Serah called out, but he was already gone, weaving between the buildings.Serah rushed after him, her heart pounding in her chest. Alex followed the thief into an alley between two buildings, then he saw a whole gang of them.Some held bats and others held guns with wide grins on their faces.“Guys, you don't wanna do th
Serah's eyes widened slightly, and she started to look worried. Alex's father noticed and apologized."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so direct," he said. "But I want you to understand the challenges that come with being part of our family."Serah nodded, trying to process everything. "I understand," she said. "I'll do my best to support Alex."Alex's father smiled and nodded. "I appreciate that, Serah. And I must say, I'm glad Alex has found someone like you. But...there's something coming, something that will require all of Alex's strength and cunning. And I need you to be there for him, to support him every step of the way."Serah's eyes widened again, and she felt a surge of worry. What could be coming that would require Alex's strength and cunning?Meanwhile, Alex was having a conversation with his sister, Leah."I'm so happy you brought me a companion," Leah said, smiling up at Alex. Alex laughed and hugged his sister. " I'm glad I could bring someone into your life, Leah, I am
It was the wedding day, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy. Pamela and Morgan were to get married this very day alongside Serah and Alex. But Serah was nowhere near happy. She was so sad that Alex was nowhere to be found. She had been waiting for him for days, but there was no sign of him.She had tried calling him a thousand times, but no results.She started believing that Alex had left her. Tears streamed down her face as she thought about the possibility of spending the rest of her life without him.Grandma, who was busy making sure everything was perfect for Pamela's wedding, noticed Serah's tears and quickly made her way to her side."What's wrong, dear?" Grandma asked, trying to console Serah."He's not here," Serah sobbed. "I think he's left me."Grandma put on a fake act, trying to console Serah that maybe it was for the best that Alex left. But Serah suspected that Grandma might have done something to Alex. She had always been suspicious of Grandma's int
Even though the evening sun cast a warm glow over the Perkins' estate, the atmosphere was tense. Tonight was the eve of the wedding, and Alex was nowhere to be found.Serah paced back and forth in the living room, her phone clutched in her hand. She had tried calling Alex multiple times, but it kept going straight to voicemail.Pamela and her fiancé, Morgan, sat on the couch, watching Serah with smug expressions."I told you, Serah, Alex was never serious about marrying you," Pamela said, her voice dripping with condescension. "He's probably run off with his tail between his legs because he couldn't throw a grander wedding party than us."Morgan chuckled, putting his arm around Pamela. "Yeah, Alex was always trying to one-up us, but he finally realized he was in over his head."Serah's face burned with anger, but she kept her cool. "You don't know what you're talking about, Pamela. Alex would never do that. He's just... delayed, that's all."But as the minutes ticked by, Serah's confi
Two days before the wedding, Grandma Perkins sat in her plush living room, sipping tea and staring out the window. She couldn't shake off the feeling that she would be making a huge mistake if she allowed Serah to marry Alex."Alex is a nobody," she muttered to herself. "A poor, insignificant man who can't even provide for Serah's future."Just then, her personal assistant, Jenkins, walked in. "Yes, ma'am?""Jenkins, I need you to take care of something for me," Grandma Perkins said, her voice dripping with malice. "I want you to hire some... associates to take care of Alex. Permanently."Jenkins's eyes widened slightly, but he nodded. "Yes, ma'am. I'll take care of it."Few hours later, Alex drove down the highway, his junior sister Leah sitting in the passenger seat. They were on their way home from a shopping trip, and the sun was beginning to set.As they stopped at a red light, a group of masked men suddenly appeared out of nowhere. They surrounded the car, their guns drawn."Get
The news spread like wildfire through the Perkins family, leaving everyone in shock and awe. "What? The contract with Emrand Enterprise has been canceled?" Damien exclaimed, his voice shrill with indignation. "And it's been transferred to Serah's name? This is outrageous!"Damien's father scowled, his face red with anger. "This is all Serah's doing. She must have manipulated the CEO of Emrand Enterprise somehow."The rest of the family nodded in agreement, their faces twisted with resentment. "Yes, Serah's always been a sly one," Pamela said, her voice dripping with malice. "She's always trying to get ahead, no matter who she has to step on."As the family's anger and resentment towards Serah grew, they began to treat her even worse than before. “I won't let anyone talk about my daughter like that. Don't jump to conclusions without hearing her side of the story.” Serah's father defended her daughter.Just then, they noticed Serah arriving. Damien wasted no time to speak. "Serah, you'