With immediate alacrity, Rex Louie alighted from the taxi and called for help. In no time the nurse dashes out from the hospital with a stretcher. Old Louie was carried out from the taxi and unto the stretcher without any delay. Fear rendering his legs useless and clouding his senses, Rex followed the medical staffs into the tall building. " Dad? Father! " He was saying as he followed the Stretcher in but Old Louie couldn't reply. He passed out already. The nurses took him into his hospital room and stop Rex from following. " You can't go in, " One of them said to him. " The doctor will come out to speak to you when it's time " Rex only nodded in response. He couldn't sit or speak. His heart thudded crazily against his chest and He fears the worst. The pungent smell of hospital disinfection invaded his nostrils. He began to pace about. Worrying so much for the old man who had nurtured him from birth. Rex still got his crossbody bag and his school Boots that has the initial t
Before Rex's eyes is Pearl, his beloved girlfriend of three years. He loves her. He did everything for her. She is the first lady he would ever lay with and Rex has been her first lover as well. The bond between them is unique and precious but weeks ago Rex has noticed her aloof mood. He had never been suspicious of her but witnessing her in the arms of Khalil his heart dropped to his stomach. With two shivering legs, Rex made his way to Pearl who was stunned as well. By the expression on her face, it is obvious she never expected to see him in Khalil's residence. " What ...are you doing here Pearl? " The astonished Rex managed to ask. " You shouldn't be here " Pearl couldn't speak. The reality of being caught red-handed in the act kept her tongue unmoving. " What ... Are you doing here Rex? You are supposed to be at the hospital with your dad " " What? " Rex asked in awe. " You haven't answered my damn question, Pearl. Why are you in this ..." " Hello, errand boy " Khalil qu
Sheila's car skidded to a stop before the hospital and Rex alighted very swiftly. He ran into the lighted medical center and pushed past everybody. Luckily for Rex who is already antsy, he met the doctor who happens to be exiting a ward. " Doctor! " He called in a panic. " Doctor... please, I am so sorry I missed your...calls..." His voice trailed off when he saw the man staring at him in pity. Of course, the Young handsome man from Rainbow Core College's heart skipped a beat. " Come with me Rex Louie " The doctor beckons after some seconds. He leads Rex into a ward that contains just two beds. On the first bed lays old Louie. Upon seeing his white face Rex stopped abruptly in the doorway. He could see his world crumbling before his eyes. Tears immediately brimmed up in his eyes and he shook his head. " No, no, no father. He isn't dead, right? Please doctor...tell me this is just a joke and..." " I'm sorry Rex. He lost his life one hour and thirty minutes ago " Rex stiffened
" Rex? Where did you get the money from? Did you acquire some inheritance after old Louie died? " Gael has already spoken out the words before he could stop himself. The air suddenly becomes tense and Emilio looks away to breathe out shakily. " I'm... sorry man " He mutters. " I never acquires anything from my father's death except heartbreak " Rex replied smoothly. He gave his roommate their coffee and he set out. The two friends quickly followed him. " It's a miracle you are walking Rex. I think your ribs are broken man " " I can't just sit on the bed, Emilio. I have a competition to attend " Rex replied. He was expecting an answer but he received none. This compelled him to stop when he realized his friends weren't following him anymore. He turns around to see them staring at him in pity. " What is wrong? " He asked confusedly. " The girl's competition feature only Pearl versus Sheila while the guys feature only Khalil in the chart board. You are not elected anymore " Emil
" That's Sheila? " Rex asked his friends in awe. " I never know she looks like that " He had entered further into the hall and had stunned everyone. For the first time, he saw Sheila with clear eyes. He remembered her as the lady whose car he had taken to the hospital. Sheila is a short plump lady with blonde hair. Her eyes were big and round and she wore glasses. Her dress was simple and her face was laced with a smile. " Yeah, that is Sheila Thelma. She's Khalil's cousin and she's competing with Pearl in this competition " Emilio replied from behind. " Good " Rex left his friends behind and walks to the podium where he walks past Pearl who still has her jaw dropped. He soon stood before Khalil who is now fuming in anger. Rex however looks away from him in delight. " Rex Louie versus Khalil Karson. The race track will be tomorrow so you both prepared and train well " The instructors received their information but in Midway he stopped. " Rex you got no guardian or parent? "
The soft music was put to a stop all of a sudden and the patio become silent immediately after Louie's claim. He get up from the floor crazily and clutched at Rex's wrist. His bloodshot eyes are wide open in astonishment. " Rex! Rex! You are back ... my son is back. I thought I lost you Rex. This watch you have on belongs to... " The words of Louie were interrupted by Karson who gripped his brother's arms disdainfully.Rex was stunned by this occurrence. When Karson began to drag Louie away, he never takes his eyes off him. Instead, he felt a pang of pity and guilt deep in his heart. Rex failed to understand what has happened. Instead he felt the urge to save Louie from his brother." So you are the young man who has pulled off the odds and appears in my hall tonight? " The voice of Riley said behind Rex and he stiffened abruptly. Slowly he turns around and graces the old man his attention. The smile on his face was sincere but also challenging. Old Riley is a man with silver ha
Rex pushed open the door of his room and he walks in very slowly. Gael and Emilio were still reading when he arrives. Rex pulled off his tie and tosses it away then he flopped on his bed dejectedly. " What's up? Khalil bothers you at the party again? " Gael asked. " Maybe he makes out with Pearl before him " Emilio replied instead, turning briefly to stare at Rex who sat still. " Guys I have this strange feeling. I think... I'm Riley's grandson " Upon hearing Rex's confession, Gael and Emilio burst into fitful laughter. They laughed so hard that speaking becomes uncomfortable for them later on. " You ..you can't be serious. What! Riley is a Quadrillionaire " Emilio exclaimed crazily. " His only grandson is Khalil and his granddaughter is Sheila " " Rex you must have had more wines than necessary at the party " Gael concluded between chuckles. " I didn't take anything at the party actually " He corrected. " Then what? " Gael asked. Rex stays muted for a while. He turns slowly
" Will you be fast you morons " Khalil cried out between clenched teeth. " Okay, that's enough. Shit! He is coming " He was before the male's residence hall and his two stooges were busy tampering with Rex's car. Minutes later Sheila and the three boys walk out but Khalil and his stooges had retired to a corner and they watch as Rex lowered himself unto the driver's seat and drives off. " Great! If Sheila died with him then good. She is adopted anyway and no one loves her " That was Khalil's speech when he watch the Bugatti Centodieci zoom out from his sight. He turn to one of his friends and asked. " Do you get the job done? " " I think so. We managed to tamper with the brake " " Great. That will do. Even if he survived, he won't be healthy enough to walk or compete in the race. We should get his boots away from his locker as well " Khalil left with his friends while Rex drove off to a shopping mall. The voice in his head told him to complete the daily task. After a long dri