Derek, together with Brenda, walked past Orange Island gate, and the securities could not help but trail them with their gaze once again. "You know Thomas, I still can't believe the fact that these two have a house here." Cornor said to Thomas immediately the two were out of sight."They could be lowkey millionaires," Thomas responded with a glint of assurance."Wow, if these two can be millionaires, definitely I will be called a millionaire very soon too," Thomas joked in return.While the duo kept walking in silence, Derek kept trying the network for ordering an Uber. He even had to make use of Brenda's, but all the same nothing went through.Suddenly, a grey coloured Corolla, packed side by side with them. The vehicle seemed familiar to both of them. Either ways, a lot of people make use of such vehicle.Without batting an eye, they turned around to leave when a mocking laughter came from behind."Losers! How do you find life under the scorching sun huh! I could say you really fit
Mother's love was one thing Derek craved for since childhood, but fate denied him of it. Even Mrs Reid never showed him concern, as she treated him like an outsider or worse than an outsider would.The only people that showed him pure love was Brenda and Mr Reid, but that of Mr Reid was always cut short by interference of Mrs Reid.How wouldn't he know what the kids needed? Who wouldn't crave for warmth in the innermost part of their heart?Initially, this event had always been a competition for all the prominent corporations and families in the name of charity. The weight of the gifts they present was just to out rate that of one another, but with Derek and Brenda's current actions, putting everyone in a daze, the event seemed to have returned to its original intentions.The children sobbed earnestly on the field.Even after putting on the scarves for some, they refused to let go. Instead, they clutched tight to Brenda and poured out their souls about several experiences which they h
In a short while, chaos broke out in Beula Kindergarten as confusion set in.Countless children dropped the toys in their hands, while others rushed toward Derek's lane with their previous toys still in their hands.They were all headed toward no other place than Derek's lane.Derek did more than drawing bracelets and watches for the children; that would’ve been a really boring exercise.As such, he devised drawing cats on some of the children’s faces, butterflies on others, and tigers according to their favorites.There was absolutely nothing within the children’s imagination that Derek couldn’t draw. All diagrams were fitted well.In two minutes, the jingling sound of a bell came forth to signify nothing but to officially bring the second round to a close. All the children were queued up before Derek's lane, and it was clear who had won.Derek's household had won both rounds of the competition.On plain ground, his household had won the Best Charitable Organization, but all thanks
If he had said nothing, it was clearly written that none of them were willing to stay over. Considering Brenda's condition, it wasn't advisable that she spend the night on the couch either.The moment Derek said these words, everyone stared at him as though he was crazy."Everyone is quite aware that you were the one who landed Mr. Reid in this state, and you’re planning on accompanying him throughout the night? So you could totally finish him off?!"Joel Buffon disagreed and was about to voice his objections when Morphie quickly stepped in. He whispered, “Uncle, just let him do it. Morphie turned to Mrs Reid and whispered further. "It’ll naturally be great if dad recovers; we won’t have to worry about him then. However, it might not be all that bad if something happens to dad either.”“I’m the director now, and I currently have the highest position apart from you, mom. Besides, if something happens to dad when under his care, we can use that as an excuse to put him behind bars.""B
20 MINUTES LATER…All families were back, and so was Brenda who went lurking around the lobby.Unfortunately, visiting hours had yet to begin, and there was no way the nurse was going to let all of them enter the ICU ward at once.To the hospital, it seemed like an irresponsible act toward the patient, but the family members were quite nervous, and couldn't hold back.As Derek walked out with a bowl in his hand, he saw Morphie arguing with a nurse.Seeing Derek walk over, Morphie pointed right at him. “Look over there! You see that piece of trash standing right there!""He was supposed to watch over the patient, but he didn’t! We have reason to suspect that something could’ve happened to our old man. I demand that you let us in. What right do you have to stop us from entering?”Derek took a deep breath and muttered under his breath, “What’s there to see? He’s already well and out of critical condition. I guess he’s already literally sitting upright inside.”Although he said this under
Mr Reid wasn't just her dad, then why should she be the only one to bear the whole cost? Coupled with the fact that she had not resumed work.It was a clear evidence that Morphie was obviously determined to humiliate both her and Derek.Like Mrs Reid would always emphasize, that without her, they definitely wouldn't be anything.“What’s wrong, Brenda? It was your matter and that of your loser of a husband that forced dad to be admitted in thforirst place, yet that piece of trash wasn’t even willing to take care of dad. He slept soundly outside instead! Now, you’re not even willing to organize a party to celebrate dad’s recovery?”“Brenda, I never thought that you both are so unfilial, despite dads love towards you two, even in the act of rebellion?!”Joel, who was standing by the side tutted. “How did my sister manage to raise such a rebellion like you? Brenda, you've grown to be so unfilial? Forget it if you’re unwilling. The entire family will pay for it; we’ll just take it as thou
Derek remained silent, he had chosen a ball pen, not because of how small, but the significance. The ball pen signified constant flow of thought, which means he wished Mr Reid long life in the business world.However, all others were quite dumb to see through his reasons.Having said her piece, Brenda turned to take her leave, not giving her husband any time to explain himself.Derek put the pen down and chased after her.Derek and Brenda’s departure didn’t cause much of an uproar to the party.When the news reached Mr Reid that Derek had given him a ball pen as a gift, he felt content differently from what other people had brought.“Mr Reid, welcome back to life." Just then, a thick and resonant voice sounded out.Everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice, only to see an old man with long, white hair and a cute face that made him look like a baby.“Damon Miles, you’re here too.” He became emotional upon seeing the old man and personally welcomed him.This was the first ti
The news of the ballpoint pen appearing at Mr. Reid's party made rounds around the Dominican, but nobody believed that Derek truly could spot valuable antiques.Everyone felt that he had simply been lucky. After all, even a broken clock is right twice a day.A good-for-nothing son-in-law was still a good-for-nothing son-in-law at the end of the day.Nothing changes. Moreover, it was only Mr. Reid that believed in Damon's word, even though It was quite unbelievable, as he found himself connecting to a bit of it.Mr. Reid was just being a normal person, holding no significant position; rather, there was little or nothing he could say.The party finally came to an end with Derek being referred to as a fraud star."He never would do the right In his life."Ever since the incidence, Brenda had been unusually cold toward him and had been unwilling to talk to him over the past few days.In everything she did, she tried her best to avoid him, at the least, avoid eye contact.Opportunities to