After what felt like eternity,Dave finally got back to the office and laid his head tirelessly on the desk.
The boss,who was always fond of insulting Dave, came out of his office and threw Dave's monthly salary at him.He stared at him with a smirk and cleared his throat."Take this to hold your breath; I've noticed that you're not active with the delivery work. I do not want to see you near my company again.""But sir..." "Shhhhhh, shut up before I take the money back from you." The manager interrupted Dave's speech and asked him to leave."100$?" Dave screamed and looked at the money. "How much do you think I could give?" The manager shouted at him with a snarl. "At least half the payment will be okay; this is not enough." Dave said it in a worried way and took a look at the money in his hands one more time. "This is the last time I'm saying this. Get lost from my sight.". The manager yelled at Dave, and he walked away with the 10 dollars in his hands.He had been delivering items from door to door since the morning, and that was the only work he could do to get something for himself. Today happens to be Amelia's 30th birthday, and the Smith family was going to get a high guest, which Dave was never to be classified under. Upon noticing this, Dave decided to surprise Amelia and her family by getting her something adorable. The money he held in his hands discouraged him, but he still managed to get something for his wife. "I hope this makes her happy because this is all I could earn to buy something for my wife." Dave murmured to himself, and with his tattered clothes,he adjusted himself and walked briskly on the streets of Madrid back to his mother-in-law's house. The laughter and noise that were heard from the building made Dave realize that the birthday party had already started. Dave hurried with his footsteps and barged into the second entrance to his room when he met his mother-in-law standing with a stern look. Mom, please, can you give me space so I can pass?" Madam Charlotte's face twisted into a mask of fury, her eyes narrowing. "How dare you speak to me like that, you insolent little worm!" Dave straightened his posture; his voice was firm. "I may be small in stature, but I refuse to let anyone belittle me anymore. I deserve to be treated as a human being, with dignity and kindness." Madam Charlotte's fury intensified, her voice sharp as a blade. "You will pay for your defiance, mark my words. You'll regret crossing me." With that, Dave stood tall, a flicker of defiance burning in his eyes. He held his ground, refusing to be broken by the insults and mistreatment any longer. The room was heavy with tension, with the repercussions of Dave's boldness hanging in the air. "Make sure you wash the dishes before you get to the room. I don't want to see the kitchen in a mess". Madam Charlotte said angrily. Dave nodded in vain, and as he was about to take his third step, Madam Charlotte called him back with a yell. "Call my daughter for me; I have something important to discuss with her. You may leave now." She added a smirk, taking a deep breath as she turned back to her guests. Dave had no choice but to obey every instruction because he needed money to pay his dad's hospital bills. As he approached their room door, he instinctively dashed into the room to find Amelia's tongue buried in the mouth of another man in a passionate kiss, a man that he had never seen before. "What is going on here?" He asked, seething with rage. What he was seeing pierced his heart like a sharp knife. Amelia disentangled herself from the man immediately after she heard his voice, but there was not an ounce of remorse in her expression. "What does it look like?" She asked him rhetorically. Dave was taken aback. He was supposed to be the angry one here, and she was supposed to sound remorseful. "I'm having fun with my man!" She yelled. Dave stood there stunned and watched his wife, who was comfortable and not ashamed. "How could you do this when we are married?" He questioned Amelia while twisting his lips. "Dave,you're not the one to tell me what to do; bedside, you don't cater for me.'' Amelia said this with a smirk and turned back to Nelson on the bed. "Amelia I'm your husband. I don't have enough, but at least I've got something to wish you this time." "Oh! Cut that crap. You are just a servant here, not my husband," Amelia shot back angrily. Dave caught her arm tightly in anger and tried to pull her away from Nelson. "You are a shameless human with no dignity." He clenched his teeth and was furious that his respect and love for his wife had been turned into disgust and hatred. Amelia raised her hand and landed a tight slap on Dave's face. "How dare you disrespect me? Don't forget you are feeding on our leftover foods." She flared her nostrils and pushed Dave away from her. "Oh baby! Please calm down," Nelson said, rubbing Amelia's back in front of Dave's face. He was enjoying the insults that Dave was getting from Amelia. "I'm here to cheer you up," Nelson said, kissing her on the lips. He turned his face toward Dave with an evil smirk. "Come on, man, You are a useless husband that can't satisfy his wife, neither with her needs nor with your own." I am the man she wants to touch her body and complete her desires," Nelson mocked Dave while boasting himself. "Yes baby. You are right," Amelia said, biting her lips seductively. Dave listened to the hurtful words and stared at the gift he was about to present to Amelia. "Just get lost from here now. Don't forget to lock the door," Nelson chuckled. He couldn't hold back from Amelia's invitation, so he continued to do what he felt like doing. Dave couldn't control his anger. Without uttering an additional word, he dashed out of the room after slamming the door. Feeling a mix of anger, betrayal, and heartbreak, Dave stormed off to his place, needing a moment to process the shock of what he had just witnessed. Dave could hear the faint sounds of laughter and conversation coming from the living room. It seemed that the party his mother-in-law was hosting was still in full swing. The weight of his father's medical bills still pressed heavily on him, but at that moment, all he could focus on was the pain in his heart. He replayed the scene over and over in his mind, the image of his wife with another man searing into his memory. The realization that his marriage was built on lies and deception shattered him. He had been living behind a facade, oblivious to the truth that lay behind closed doors. As the sounds of the party downstairs continued to drift into his room, Dave couldn't help but feel a surge of anger toward his mother-in-law. Madam Charlotte's callousness and lack of consideration for his feelings had only added insult to injury. He wondered how long she had known about her daughter's infidelity and if she had played any part in it. "Where am I even going to live? I have nowhere to go." Dave muttered to himself when he considered leaving the house and finding somewhere else to stay. As he walked out of the living room,he stared at the package he had wanted to present to Amelia and dumped it in the bin. He breathed into his pounded heart and dashed into the living hall when Madam Charlotte called out his name. AUTHOR'S NOTE: Please kindly read my book and comment,follow up for more and kindly share it to others to read .Thank you.Chapter two"You called me Mom." Dave said it in a polite way and stood behind Madam Charlotte's chair."You better get out of my sight and get yourself busy in the kitchen." Madam Charlotte yelled, and Dave stared at her in a confused way. Was he not done with what he was supposed to do?"I guess you're now mature enough to keep standing there after my mom tells you to leave her sight". Emily, Madame Charlotte's elder daughter, retorted.With trembling hands and a heavy heart, Dave made his way back to the kitchen until he felt like getting back to Amelia's room.As he entered the room, the sight before him shattered what little hope remained. There they were, still in bed together, Amelia and the man. A pang of disrespect pierced his chest, and anger mixed with hurt surged through his veins again.Nelson, oblivious to the pain he had caused, began to mock and laugh at Dave again. The laughter echoed in his ears, a cruel symphony of his shattered dreams and broken trust."I thought th
Chapter three"Better get something and do it as a man, or else your dad is going to lose his life."Those words kept creeping into Dave's mind.Dave stood outside the jewelry shop, clutching the special watch that his father had given him.He felt a mix of sadness and desperation as he contemplated parting with the cherished gift.His father's hospital bills had been piling up, and they had reached a point where he had no choice but to sell the watch to cover the expenses."I can't afford to lose my dad."He muttered to himself and walked towards the jewelry shop.With a heavy heart, Dave entered the shop, the doorbell chiming softly as he stepped inside.The jeweler behind the counter looked up from his work, his eyes narrowing as he saw the watch in Dave's hand. Something seemed amiss."Good afternoon, sir," Dave said, trying to maintain a calm demeanor despite the nerves that were tightening his stomach. "I would like to inquire about selling this watch."The jeweler's eyes darted
Chapter 4"5000 million dollars?"Dave said stunningly."You're a rich young man.I think you can pay for your caretaker's hospital bill now."The shopkeeper said with a beam."Yes, that's where I'm heading too, and afterward, I will meet my real Dad."As Dave and the shopkeeper made their way through the streets, a few individuals couldn't resist the urge to voice their judgment. Mocking comments and sneers followed them, questioning why the shopkeeper would associate himself with someone dressed in tattered clothes like Dave. "Why are people staring at me? Did I do something wrong?"Dave muttered to himself.Their words echoed in the air, creating a momentary cloud of discomfort. Dave, however, remained undeterred by their taunts.Turning to the shopkeeper, Dave offered a reassuring smile. "Ignore their comments, my friend," he said softly. "Let their words pass by like the wind. We know the truth of who we are and what we stand for."Amidst the mocking comments, a young woman appro
Dave took a deep breath, preparing himself to respond to his ex-wife's cutting remark. He was about to assert that he wasn't a sweeper and that he had every right to be in the expensive hotel when an unwelcome interruption occurred.His ex-wife's husband strode over to the table, wearing a smug expression that signaled trouble."Well, well, well, what do we have here?" The boyfriend sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "How did you manage to sneak your way into this fancy hotel, Dave? If you're here, you must be a worker, right? Maybe a janitor or a doorman?""Is that not poor Dave? The one my angel was once married to?"Yes, that's him. Good for nothing, man."Nelson said this and laughed."Remember respect, please? Dave said.How can I respect someone who can't even bother to dress appropriately for a fancy hotel?His ex-wife joined in, adding her own mocking tone to the chorus. "Oh, absolutely! I heard they were hiring sweepers, and who better than you, Dave? You always excell
"Get to the table and arrest that silly man over there." The manager commanded, and the guards walked angrily to Dave's table.Dave felt the weight of the situation as he stood surrounded by guards, their stern expressions making him feel trapped. The manager approached him, his face filled with skepticism and suspicion."Is it true that you can't afford the wine you bought? Are you faking it out here?"Dave's face flushed with indignation at the accusation. He took a deep breath and looked the manager straight in the eyes."Young man,who allowed you in here?". The manager shouted at him."Waiter ,"Waiter! He yelled again, "Yes, boss,the waiter came quickly without wasting time."Why did you allow a beggar in here?" Are you giving him the wine for free?"The manager shouted at the waiter, and he stood there in a confused way."This man is here to fake things; just look at him and see if he can afford this wine.""That's not true at all. I can pay the bills. I'm not faking anything."Th
"Liar, just pay and stop the noise, Dave". As Nelson continued his mockery, his voice dripping with disdain and contempt, Dave felt a surge of anger rise within him.How could someone be so callous and cruel? Nelson's words cut deep, but he refused to let them break his spirit.Meanwhile, the manager, who had been observing the unfolding events with growing curiosity, couldn't believe his eyes when Dave revealed the black diamond card."Oh my goodness,the black diamond?"The manager stunningly said that his initial skepticism vanished,replaced by sheer astonishment."This was no ordinary card; it was a symbol of immense power and influence, a card that only the president's family possessed."The manger said!Nelson, oblivious to the significance of the card, commanded the guards to beat Dave.But before they could carry out his orders, the manager intervened, his voice filled with authority and a hint of anger."Beat that stupid man to death, guards. What are you waiting for?"."Enough
"How dare you, manager!" Nelson spat, his face contorted with rage. "You think you can defy me? I will make sure you pay for this!"The manager, though shaken by Nelson's threatening demeanor, stood his ground, refusing to cower before the belligerent man."I won't be intimidated, Nelson," the manager responded, his voice laced with a hint of defiance."You may have influence, but I have integrity. I will protect my staff and uphold the dignity of this establishment."Dave, taking in the escalating tension, felt a surge of determination within him. He knew that Nelson's fury was directed not only at the manager but also at him."The black diamond card isa symbol of power, Dave is the president's son, as he said.The manager added. He was trying to let Nelson humble himself, but he wasn't ready for that.Unfazed by Nelson's threats, Dave calmly spoke, his voice steady and resolute."Nelson, your obsession with power and destruction won't get you anywhere. The president's party tonight
"We have security personnel positioned strategically throughout the premises," the manager explained. "They are aware of Nelson's presence and will be on high alert. Our priority is the safety and well-being of everyone attending the party."Dave nodded, appreciating the manager's proactive approach. He knew that they had to be prepared for any situation that might arise. With the manager's guidance, Dave formulated a plan to subtly gather evidence against Nelson and his connections, intending to expose their illegal activities.As the evening descended, guests began to fill the ballroom, adorned in their finest attire. Dave mingled with the crowd, engaging in conversations and forging connections. He strategically positioned himself to observe Nelson, who seemed determined to make his presence known.Dave caught glimpses of the beautiful girl, Alice, whom he had encountered earlier. He observed her interacting with various influential individuals, showcasing her intelligence and