Lucas stared at Emily’s step mother in shock. He already knew that she was not going to be accommodating, but he had no idea that she would act so cruel towards him. “Mother…he is only my friend. I deserve the right to treat my friends well”, Emily said to her step mother, with tears rolling down her eyes. Lucas could tell how pained she was with how her step mother treated him, but he kept a straight face and took in sharp breath. “Keep mute! Do you think you own this house?” She asked defiantly, causing Emily to stop right in her tracks. Emily made to talk but the words got stuck to her throat. Her step mother was right to some extent and even if she found it hard to accept the truth, she knew she had no other option. Her father deserted her already and chose to be in the company of her step mother and her daughter. That made her a worthless item in the house. “Get the hell out of my house…now!” Her step mother said defiantly, causing Lucas to scoff silently. A thousand thoug
Lucas was in his room when he got a call saying that he had some visitors who wanted to see him. It was quite strange because nobody actually visited him at any point in time. Deep down, he had an idea of who it might be because he already placed a call to Blake. From afar, he spotted Emily who was in the midst of both her step mother and father. He never believed that they would come over to apologize so soon, even after treating him like a trash. Immediately he walked closer to them, they went on their knees and started apologizing.
Many prominent people in the society have their secret demons who are not just a thorn in their flesh, but a threat that must be taken care of. For Lucas, that threat was Denver. Things went quiet between them for a couple of weeks and for a moment, Lucas thought that he had ended his drama and continued with his life. However, when he saw him standing by the gate of the Belcraft group, with his hands folded to his chest and a very deep smirk on his face, he knew that there was more drama to come. “Why are you here?” Lucas asked with a big frown, staring at Denver who was pretending as though he had no idea that he was standing before him.
Lucas walked out of his class and met Emily who was waiting for him with a small smile on her face. He could tell how excited she was and he couldn’t wait to hear the reasons behind it. “You seem so excited. What’s going on?” Lucas asked as he pulled her into a warm hug. “I guess I would be meeting with the heir of Belcraft again”, Emily said, prompting Lucas to gulp down and nod his head calmly. “Really? Why do you say so?” Lucas asked as he tried so hard to conceal his face that was filled with guilt. “I got a message from him today”, Emily declared.
Emily took in a deep breath as she was led into the exquisite dinner hall. She only heard about the hall in stories and never imagined that she would be a guest in it someday. Lucas was beside her, with his mask carefully placed on his face just as he held her and led her to a seat. Emily gulped down and finally settled into the chair, smiling calmly at Lucas who she couldn’t clearly see the expression.“I’m glad you invited me for this. I mean, I never expected that you would invite me this soon”, Emily stayed as she chuckled nervously and shifted restlessly on the chair.
Lucas rushed into his grandfather’s room, panting heavily and looking at the screen that had Denver in it. “What is he trying to do now?” Lucas asked his grandfather who was in a state of shock just like him. He had being with Emily earlier when he got a message from Blake saying that Denver was going into a media organization.At first, Lucas thought that it was a joke until the show started and he saw Denver sitting as one of the guests. He ended the date with Emily and hurriedly rushed to his grandfather’s house to listen to the entire details from there. “I have no idea of what is happening as well. But then, it’s quite obvious that he has something to say”, his grandfather replied as he shifted his attention to the television.Lucas made to talk but the words got stuck to his throat. His heart was beating heavily because he needed no one to tell him how irresponsible Denver was. Denver could easily spill things capable of causing chaos in the Belcraft group and he wouldn’t e
The two boys stood before their grandfather, with blood cuts on their lips. They were panting heavily and from the look on their faces, it was clear that they were yet to get their fair share of the fight. “What caused the fight?” Their grandfather asked with a look of displeasure in his eyes. If he were to choose a side, he would certainly choose Lucas. However, as a responsible grandfather he was, he knew that the best thing to do was to hear their sides of story. “I was on my way to come meet my dear grandfather but got ambushed right at the door!” Denver yelled out of his lungs, with his fists clenched in rage. “What right do you think you have to go visit a press to spew rubbish? Do you even think about me? About grandfather?” Lucas asked Denver who wasn’t moved a bit by his outburst.“What? You think I would remain here and watch you be the heir without a fight? I was born just like you and also, deserve the right to be the heir!” Denver said defiantly, with hate and spite vi
Denver was the first to walk out of the room. He had a big smile on his face because he got what he wanted. All he ever wanted was a means to compete with Lucas and seeing that he got that opportunity excited him to the core. Lucas walked out with a defeated look on his face. He understood that his grandfather did what he needed to do, but something in the depth of his heart didn’t support that. “Don’t this look like a fair play now?” Denver asked the minute he caught sight of Lucas. Lucas drew in a very deep breath and gulped down hard. The last thing he wanted was saying a word to him. At this, he silently started walking away. Lucas couldn’t believe that there was now a threat to his position as their of Belcraft group. Their grandfather had told them that there was need for them to choose a partner too because that would make them look more responsible after which they can go on with quest to find the treasure. Lucas had a lot of things going on in his mind and the major one
Before Lucas could make a movement out of the location, a gang of boys had gathered already, surrounding him. The old man couldn't just stop calling him a thief even after he had explained to him that the money belonged to him. However, at some point in time, Lucas couldn't blame them. He had not taken his time to think through his actions. He should have known that it was definitely going to be outrageous for an odd looking man like him to display such huge amount of money, even if he was in disguise. No one but him knew he was in disguise as a poor man after all.Soon enough, it looked to him like the old man had filled the gang in with the wrong details. That explained the disapproving and angry stares they gave to him. It was unfortunate that even as he tried to plead with them so he could tell them the truth from the misconception the old man had, they had began to throw blows at him, kicking and slapping him at the same time.Lucas considered their action to be inconsiderate, i
He was more shocked to see the group of people staring at him, confusion spread out on their faces. There were just three of them. Three women, staring at him. And neither of them was ready to move away from the spot they were standing at. Although he wasn't surprised at how they stared at him. As of that time, he was no longer the rich looking, handsome billionaire. He was now an ugly haggard poor man who was sniffing around the cliff, probably searching for what to eat. After staring at them in silence for quite some time, he decided to make a move as he suddenly remembered what he had thought of doing if things didn't work out fine. As usual, there was always a plan B.Surprisingly, the first step he took made them take another step back. Despite given the distance, he could still see the distrust that equally led to fear on their faces. Of course, he should have expected that. “I won't hurt you please. I just need to ask you a few questions.” He said, taking another step towards
The last action he did was button up the torn trousers he was putting on. Unfortunately for him, he didn't have a mirror where he could look up himself to see how he looked in his disguised form. He had made a mental note to himself before leaving the house that he had to look the poorest ever.After his several attempts to make the people around him believe that Emily was not dead had failed, Lucas took it upon himself to go search for her himself. He knew how hard he had paid people to go in search of her. However, it was heart breaking to say that there was no one who took it in their deep interest to find her because if they did, he was pretty sure that some positive results would have come out. He was presently at one of the abandoned and deserted warehouses he knew about. That was another perfect spot for a billionaire like him to suddenly transform himself into a disgusted poor man which people would want to stay away from. He had chosen the warehouse, far from the mansion so
“He used to be a student at the school.” The words of Mr. Shaw couldn't stop playing in her head. “I was able to go into the city. That was the only place I could think of finding him since no one here knew who he was. And I had to start from where we had found you. When there was nothing positive there, I moved further. Along the line, I was able to find a group of people, young boys especially who had an idea of him. According to the people I found, he used to be a student at one Belmont Academy.” The old man explained to Emily.At first, when he had come into the house with the good news of having found the man in the picture and knowing his location, Emily felt her heart gladden. Even if they were on a maybe part of finding him, she believed a clue was worth something. But as it stood, she had just one question… how would she find him in a big school just as the old man described? From the look of the young man in the picture, he didn't look like one to still be in school. So, wh
It was two days gone in her new place, and Emily still couldn't remember who she was or where she came from. All she had with her was her name which sometimes she questions if it might truly be her name. And also the picture which she had given to Mr. Shaw to help her find the truth behind it. Ever since the date she found the picture, she took it upon herself to search every nook and cranny of the bag said to belong to her, with the intention of finding anything else that could tell her who she truly was. Unfortunately, there was nothing. It was just a bunch of make up kit, the name tag, and the picture. However, what Emily was truly focused on at the moment was finding out who the man in the picture was. She believed that if she found out who he truly was, it could be a lead to her real identity.Now, she was home alone like the previous days. Mrs. Shaw had gone to her place of business, insisting that she had to fully recover before she would start working for her as they had agre
Blake stood to stare at his friend in confusion. He didn't want to believe what he had just heard from him. But then, he was forced to believe him, owning to the seriousness on his face. “I have a lot of questions concerning this if you're actually serious about it.” Blake finally opened up to say.There was a reign of silence as Lucas didn't respond to him. “How did you leave to find Emily? Where did you also go to find her, Lucas?” Blake asked, hoping he would still get a response from him because definitely, he was curious.“When you all were asleep, foolishly believing that she is actually gone for good.” Lucas answered, a sting of betrayal playing in his voice. “Lucas, you're endangering your life.” Blake said, concern glaring in his voice.“I don't care if I had to do that. All I want is to find my woman.” Lucas said forcefully, turning to look back at Blake.“Let me remind you that this supposed woman is dead.” Blake said. “Her body was not found. That doesn't mean that she
“Is he still locked up in his room?” Mr. Belcraft asked Blake the moment he walked in. Blake let out a deep sigh firstly before he could respond.“I'm just coming in. But I bet he would still be locked up in his room.” Blake finally answered. The old man was the next on line to let out a deep sigh. When Blake watched him closely, he could see the wrinkles which had appeared on his face. It was clear to him that the old man was more stressed up than anyone else could be.And truth be told, he just had to be, owning to the fact that he deeply cared about his grandson.“Will you help me go check up on him?” Mr. Belcraft opened up again, pleadingly.“Of course Mr. Belcraft. I would do that.” Blake said, and he nodded his head in approval. Blake then turned in the attempt of doing what he had come to do as well as what he had been pleaded to do. However, just when he was about to take further steps upstairs, leading to Lucas room, he suddenly stopped. He quickly turned back to him. “Mr. B
All through the ride last night, Emily couldn't get her head off the fact that she was about to go start a new life in a village she knew no one or nothing about. Although underneath the scary feeling, she felt thrilled to go start a new life. When she thought deeper about the bold step she had taken towards an unknown destination, she pushed aside the fear that clunged onto her. After all, she couldn't remember who she was. There was a possibility her new journey could make it all happen. The clattering sound she had heard caused her to open her eyes, and sit on the bed. "Oh, God." She yawned deeply. For a minute, she had forgotten that she was now in the home of her saviors, the old woman and her husband. After she had pleaded with her to let her leave with them, the old woman had thought of it wise to inform her husband. Clearly, Emily didn't object to it. All she did was pray inwardly that the old man was going to accept it. And he did. While they took it upon themselves t
She had thought that the smell of drugs, syringe, and possible vomit had only conjured in her dream. However, she was all wrong when she opened up her eyes. Her first sight was the bulb producing light which was on, and the rolling fan. She stayed put for a while as she tried hard to realize where she was. Sadly, the harder she tried, the more pain she felt. The young lady closed her eyes shut again. This was in a bid to calm her hurting head, and also see if she could get anything. When she did it for the longest time she could remember, and nothing happened, she opened back her eyes. It was at that time she used the opportunity to look around where she was. Definitely, she had not been wrong when the smell told her she could be in a hospital. Even if her memory had a bit of lagging behind, she could as well recognize what an hospital looked like. But, she still couldn't think past the question she had. Why was she in a hospital? She thought. Despite the struggles, she finally