As they went through the exotic fleet of cars, Cole felt like owning each and every one of them. He knew he could but he needed to keep it low.He opted for the black Maserati that was calling unto his soul.After he paid, he was given the key and he took the car on its first trial drive. He loved every bit of it. From the smell of newness to the sound it made as he drove, he knew he wanted this.The manager waved him off as he drove away. As soon as he got into the company’s parking area, he stepped out and hurried in. Without acknowledging the receptionist, he went up the elevator with the files in his hands. He knew Justin would be on his seat and if he needed him, he would have requested him since so all he did was settle in his office and bring out the files he had worked on last night.As he went through them, he looked again into the bag to see if there was still a file in there. He did not know where it was. He was so sure that he had packed everything into the protective bag
Threat and DeathCole did not say anything. He stepped out of the shredding room and went to his office. He kept the file hidden in the safe in his office. He had changed the password when he came because he knew Marcus won’t give up. And he would not say anything about the file either. He wanted to see what his reason was and why he wanted to destroy the files.He was not going to show Justin yet. He knew that Justin respected Marcus and he would not want to be the sole reason Justin had to get rid of him.He went to meet Justin in his office that evening. Sitting before him, Justin had dismissed Linda already so whatever they would be saying was safe.“So why did Martin come to see you?” Cole asked. He had been thinking about the response since Martin did not say anything about his meeting with him when he came home but he had bragged from the beginning.“He asked if it could be shifted since she was now engaged to you,” Justin pointed at him. “But I told him that that was what the ‘
Today was Cole's girlfriend's birthday. And he had gotten her a gift he knew she would appreciate and love. She was in her final year which meant that it was just two months before she was done with her degree and they would be finally able to plan their future together.He got down from his delivery bike and walked straight to her dormitory with the gift package placed in one hand.He knew she was going to be around because she said so, he called her in the morning. But the blaring and boozing music made his brows crease in confusion.Were they throwing another party he was unaware of? He thought as he approached her dorm.Cheers and yells filled the room and could be heard from outside. His hands shook as he knocked on the door. There was no answer. Making up his mind, he pushed the door open and stared inside."Leslie!" He snapped and her gaze geared up to him in pure shock.There she was, laughing comfortably with a guy he knew was known as the popular guy on campus. His eyes trail
Chapter 2Leslie did not know what to say even when the word was just in her throat waiting for her to say it."Yes!" Leslie squealed, stretching her hands out. Seth placed the ring gently on her middle finger. He rose up and they both kissed sensually. All these while Cole watched it happen.From his girlfriend who seemed to have been cheating on him for a while now to her getting engaged right before, he was left shattered and wronged. The pain squeezed his heart tight as he heard the crowd cheering the power couples."They are so perfect!""I am envious!"The crowd cheered them on as they continued to kiss.With rage, he clenched his fist and his legs moved on their own accord as he went to meet Seth. He tapped on his shoulders and Seth turned around to see who had short-lived his moment of joy. In an instance, Cole's fist jammed with Seth's jaw.Seth fell to the floor, blood dripping from his nose.Leslie shrieked out and Dora ran over to them."Get this wretched goat!" Dora yelled
"What did you just say?" The man asked him, giving him a dirty look.Cole looked at him in the eye, trying to suppress the alcohol effect. "You are trying to touch her against her will." He replied. Before the man could say anything, Cole opened the door and reached for the man. He instantly slammed a punch on his face. The man also lunged at him. The lady that was in the car slowly lose consciousness while Cole and the man fought.The man soon got tired and after a rough push by Cole, the man fell and hit his head against a stone which caused him to lose consciousness.Cole's vision turned blurry and he staggered forward to help the lady but he too also fell flat and he passed out.***Down the dark street, a man dressed in an expensive suit sat down in the black limousine with the window wined down. The driver that had left the car earlier stood beside the window and made a bow."Has he succeeded?" He asked him, dropping the cigarette in his hands.The man gave him a curt nod. "Yes
Cole finally got home and he stepped out of the car. The driver gave him a pity look before he zoomed off, leaving Cole to deal with himself.Cole limped towards his apartment and the old man he was staying with saw how deranged he looked.He was shocked. "What the hell happened to you?" He asked, rushing towards him. Cole raised his hand, hinting that he was fine."What happened? Why do you look like someone who got beaten up for stealing a teddy at the market?" He asked again.They both have been living together since Cole could remember. The old man, Mr. Smith, was the one who had helped him since he was a little boy.He could not remember who he was or what happened when he was younger.Cole began to narrate what happened to him and the man could not help but shake his head at his predicament."But then I came to meet this person named Mr. Downs. He seemed stinkily rich and unfortunately for me I am now his son in law." Cole said and the man's lips quivered."You are now his son in
Cecilia did not want any trouble so she helped Cole pay his debt. Even after she figured out that he had used the money to get another female a gift, she did not want to be insulted."You are not rich and yet you want to have a love life, where is that done?" She said, watching the man who had come to collect his money leave.Cole gulped hard, knowing what to say. "Thank you," He mumbled.She hissed out. "I did not do it for you. It would be a stain to my name if my husband was owing someone money."Cole almost smiled and it was at that moment he thought that Cecilia was not as tough as she looked. In fact, she could just be soft and scared to accept him.Martin cleared his throat, "What do you think your parents would say if they found out their son in law was a pauper?" He asked, scratching his jaw.Cecilia hissed out and passed by him. "You started it." That was all she said to no one in particular.It was now remaining Cole and Martin standing. "Better get back to work, brother-in-
Seth laughed. "Gosh, who knew that he would later die like this? I am sure that after Justin is done with him, he won't come out alive." Martin nodded his head too in agreement. Cecilia bit her lips in anxiety and fear for Cole."Nothing will happen to him." She bit out at them.Seth and Smith both looked at each other and laughed more."It will be a big pity if you become a widow now, you know," Martin told her.She could not help the anger and fear that was gripping her. She knew Justin taking Cole in there meant trouble.She tuned out Seth and Martin talking and had her gaze on the door to the office where Cole and Justin were discussing.“But wait, Justin said he wanted to announce a new boss?” Martin asked Seth in a low voice. Seth nodded. “Do you know who it is?”Martin shook his head. “No, I don’t. I hope it is some rich man.”They both nodded their heads and smiled.~Cole stared at Justin, waiting for him to speak but the older man had his eye fixed on him, his face.Cole lo