Chapter 1: The Humiliation
Luke sat behind the wheel of his car, driving his fiancée, Fiona, to their university. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous. After all, Fiona was one of the richest girls on campus, and she was his fiancée. He wanted to make a good impression on her and her friends.
Luke and Fiona happened to be mates at the same university, Luke was studying Medicine and on the other hand Fiona was into Botanics.
As they pulled up to the university gates, Fiona's friends were already there, waiting for her. They were all dressed in designer clothes and expensive jewelry, laughing and chatting loudly. Fiona's smile faded when she saw Luke's old car, which was not as shiny and flashy as her friends' cars. "Luke, can't you drive a decent car?" she said, rolling her eyes.
The other girls giggled and snickered, and Luke felt his cheeks flush with embarrassment. Fiona's friends were quick to follow her lead and started making fun of his clothes, his car, and his manners. They teased him about being poor and being unworthy of Fiona's love.
They all asked, why would you possibly marry this kind of man, he do not even have any sense of fashion, he just dresses anyhow and follows you everywhere just to embarrass you , haven't you noticed Fiona' ?.
Why would you even pull up here with this old car, one of them said you could have found a better man for yourself Fiona.
They all burst into laughter.
Luke thought that his wife will just step in to save his ass but she rather joined her friends in the humiliation.
Luke felt a pang of hurt in his chest. He had always known that Fiona came from a wealthy family, but he had never expected her to be so cruel. He had thought that their love was based on something deeper than material possessions.
Why would you just stand there and look while they humiliate me for the car I drive and the clothes I even put on.
At least my car has got four wheels as other cars he whispered that to himself without the hearing of non of them.
They even went on to laugh at the shoe he was wearing, they said he never changes his shoes and wears them through the whole week one of them said and they all burst into an evil laughter again.
He tried to brush off the humiliation and smiled weakly, but Fiona's friends kept teasing him, making him feel smaller and smaller. He felt like a mouse in a room full of cats.
His head felt really heavy and loved to even fly to a peaceful place if he could at that time.
When they finally arrived at the classroom, Luke thought that the worst was over. But he was wrong. As soon as he stepped out of the car, a ball hit him straight in the face. Luke staggered back, holding his nose in pain. Fiona's friends erupted in laughter, and Luke realized that the ball had come from one of Fiona's rich classmates, David.
David was one of the wealthiest and most popular boys on campus. He had always been jealous of Luke, especially since Fiona had chosen him over David. David approached Luke with his flatterers, taunting him and making fun of his clothes and his nose. Fiona and her friends gave him a round of applause for his actions towards Luke.
They felt like bees and ever ready stung him wherever that he steps foot.
It has moved from the parking lot and now to the classroom, they really made fun of him for everything that he possessed as a human.He couldn't take it any longer.
Luke had had enough. He retaliated verbally, his voice rising above the noise of the laughing crowd. David looked like he wanted to give him a punch, but he was stopped by Nina, a girl who had always been known for her sense of justice.
Nina helped Luke not because she liked him but she did it out of righteousness,for her sense of justice.
Nina approached Luke and asked if he was okay. She looked at him with concern, and Luke felt a strange warmth in his chest. Nina had always been kind to him, even though she didn't like him. He had never understood why, but he appreciated her kindness nonetheless.
David on the other hand really feared Nina for was she was really brave and wouldn't let herself get bullied by anyone from campus..
David left with anger, and Fiona came over to Luke. "You should come to my birthday party tonight," she said, flashing him a smile. Luke was confused. He didn't know how to feel about Fiona's invitation. On the one hand, he loved her, but on the other hand, he couldn't bear the thought of being humiliated again.
Would he even walk his shamelessly ass to the birthday party or he would decline the invitation, Luke could not decline the invitation too, for he was a family and not just a family but a husband to Fiona.
As he walked to his first class, Luke couldn't shake off the feeling of humiliation and pain. He wondered if his relationship with Fiona was worth all the trouble. He wondered if he would ever be accepted by her friends and her family.
What would I possibly do to be accepted by Fiona's friends and her family. Although they expected much from me but at least I have a good heart and they should consider that as well.
But deep down, he knew that he loved Fiona. He loved her more than anything in the world, and he was willing to put up with anything to be with her. Even if it meant being humiliated and teased every day of his life.
Why would someone I love so much dearly with everything within me be feeling shy to even have me around her friends and even her family.
Fiona's family were never in support of having me wed their only daughter of the family, they did anything in their power to get me out of their way but they could never succeed.
They could not go against the wish of their Grandpa so they really did everything in their power to get me out of their daughters way with the help of Fiona's friends and David, Fiona's crush.
He tried to brush o
Chapter 2: The PartyLuke walked into Fiona's villa, trying to maintain a smile on his face despite feeling incredibly uneasy. He had dressed up in his best suit for Fiona's birthday party, hoping to make a good impression on her friends and family. However, the security guards at the entrance teased him, making him feel even more self-conscious.Luke really had on one of his best dress from his closets, the rich always expects much he said as he giggled himself.Luke drove in with his old car while he parked by other flashy cars, he looked really amazed for the cars he had seen around.Luke looked in astonishment while he stares glarely to everything around.He thought in his mind , if I could drive in such cars then Fiona's friend wouldn't be teasing her anytime I drop her off in campus.As he entered the hall, Luke was taken aback by the magnificent decorations. It was obvious that Fiona's family had spared no expense in preparing for the party. However, as Luke looked around, he n
Chapter 3: Betrayed and Broken: Luke's DespairLuke stumbled out of Fiona's villa, his mind reeling from the shock of what had just happened. David's proposal to Fiona had been the final nail in the coffin for him. He knew that there was no turning back from this point. The whole evening had been a trap, and he had walked right into it.He walked in shiver all hope was really lost for him,he had really lost the only woman in his life to his fellow man, he feared greatly as how people would pin point finger on him to be a loser.He walked aimlessly through the streets, his mind clouded with despair. He couldn't believe that Fiona and her family would go back on Old Grandpa's words. He had given up so much for her, but it was all for nothing. The only thing that remained was the humiliation and the pain that he felt deep in his heart. He really could not believe what had happened earlier on. She was my wife for Heavens sake but they stood idle for another man to put a ring on that same
Chapter 4: The RevelationLuke woke up in a luxurious room, feeling disoriented and confused. He rubbed his eyes and looked around, wondering how he ended up there. He had a vague memory of being kidnapped, but he couldn't recall anything after that. He got up from the bed and walked out of the room, exploring the big house. He was amazed by the opulence and grandeur of everything he saw.As he walked through exploring the big house he tried to recall what had happened to him that night and a sharp pain at his arm made him recall all that had happened that night. Fir he struggled a lot with the kidnappers that very night he was dumned by his wife Fiona.As he wandered, a maid came up to him and guided him to a garden, where an old man was waiting for him. The old man, dressed in a white robe, looked wise and powerful. Luke was surprised when the old man greeted him by his real name and called him his grandson. He was taken aback by the revelation and wondered how this could be possibl
Chapter 5: The Wealth of the GroupAs Luke drove around the city, he couldn't believe the extent of the wealth and power that his grandfather's group had accumulated. The group had a diverse range of businesses, including real estate, technology, and finance, all generating billions of dollars in revenue each year. He drove through the city like a Boss, he really was living the life of his dreams. He had suddenly changed from being the guy who drives in an old car to the one driving in a flashy car .His Grandfather's wealth had really made him a powerful man in the country. The respect that he was accorded was to the highest maximum peak, he had really imparted life by having so many employees.The group's headquarters was a massive skyscraper, stretching up towards the sky. Luke was escorted into the building by a team of security personnel, who ensured that he was given the utmost respect and privacy.As they arrived at the group Luke could not believe his eyes,for he had seen a ve
Chapter 6: Unexpected Shopping SpreeLuke was determined to change his appearance and start living like a wealthy person. He drove to the biggest shopping mall in the city, where he had never been before. As he entered the most expensive designer clothing store, an elder shop assistant blocked his way and asked him to leave, thinking he couldn't afford anything in the store. She said we have closed sir with a loud tone But then a younger assistant came and saw that Luke was interested in buying something. She showed him around the store, though she didn't believe he had enough money to purchase anything. Then, a middle-aged woman entered the store with her young male lover. The elder assistant quickly introduced them to the younger one and taunted Luke for being overwhelmed in a store meant for the rich.Luke looked at the group of people who were taunting him, and his eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. He knew he didn't need to prove anything to them, but he decided to have a li
Chapter 7:Luke left the designer clothing store feeling satisfied with his purchases. As he made his way through the mall, he couldn't help but notice the shocked faces of the people passing by. He knew he must have looked out of place, wearing his old clothes and carrying designer shopping bags. The people around really looked at him and starts to wander how he was even allowed in there and how possible he was able to cater for all the bills.As he approached the exit, a man in a suit rushed up to him, looking flustered. "Excuse me, sir," the man said. "May I have a word with you?"Luke nodded, curious. "What is it?"The man looked around nervously before continuing. "I couldn't help but notice the card you used to make your purchases," he said, gesturing to the VIP credit card. "It has a very distinct mark on it."Luke raised an eyebrow, wondering where this was going. "Yes, and?""Well, you see," the man stammered, "this mall is actually under the control of your family group. I'm
Chapter 8: Shielding NinaLuke could sense that Nina was uneasy as they drove in silence. He had noticed the sadness on her face and wondered what was bothering her. After a few minutes, Luke initiated a conversation and asked her what was wrong. Nina hesitated for a while before finally opening up to him.Nina told Luke that one of her admirers was going to attend the same university as them. Her parents approved of him, but she didn't like him. She had moved to this university to avoid him, but now that he was coming, she was worried about what might happen. Nina wanted to be in a free relationship and did not want any commitment. Her admirer was from the richest family and her parents has wanted to seal a deal with their engagement. She added my mum saw him once drive in an expensive car and showed interest of making I and him an item.From Nina's face she really had great hatred for that guy and never wished to see him ever again in her life.Luke listened patiently to Nina's stor
Chapter 9: Unexpected AlliesDavid and Fiona were relentless in their verbal attacks on Luke and Nina as they walked to their class. Luke tried to ignore them, but their taunts were cutting deep. David brought up Luke's ex-wife, who was now his fiancée, and accused Luke of being abandoned by her. Fiona added insult to injury, saying that Luke had to rent an expensive car with a high loan to impress other girls.Luke and Nina didn't respond to their comments, and instead focused on getting to their class on time. But the two continued to follow them, like flies buzzing around their heads. Their behavior was becoming unbearable, and Luke knew he had to take action.Without warning, Luke turned around and punched David in the face. It was the first time he had ever struck anyone in his life, but it felt good to finally stand up for himself. David stumbled backward, shocked by the sudden attack.Fiona screamed and called for the security force, claiming that Luke had assaulted David. Davi