Chapter 19 He didn't complete what he wanted to say when Rose out of anger gave him a resounding slap on the cheek. “Just shut up.” She yelled and slapped him on the right cheek which turned his face backward because of how forceful it came. “I can't believe you're like this, Michael.” A hint of disappointment ran through her face after she believed Fred's bunch of lies. “I only thought you were poor and kind-hearted, never did I know you're such a cold-hearted man. If someone had told me that you're like this I would have probably defended you but today you have shown me your true color. Just get out, I don't want to see you, you're a green snake in green grasses.” She hit him on the chest, pushing him away. “Rose! You're overreacting, you should hear from him also before concluding. He also has something to say. Allow us to hear from him.” Grandma Isabella said interrupted and defensively, not believing any single word that Fred had said. She knew Michael could never s
Chapter 20She flashed out of the room in anger before Michael fell onto his knees in front of Fred and he apologized humbly. “I'm sorry, sir. Please, forgive me, I promise this won't repeat itself.” He didn't mind whether he was the one at fault or not.Fred glanced down at him and smiled. “You're forgiven.” He then extended his hand to help Michael get up so he should be addressed as a kind person. But Michael declined, however, he gave him his hand and he got up.“Fred, I never knew you were so kind-hearted.” Stephen was convinced by the fake attitude that he had put on.“I'm not cold-hearted like some people.” He giggled and looked at Michael who immediately understood what he was implying. “I thank God for that and also for making Rose find someone like you. I wished she had met you earlier before she got married.” Their tones were filled with sarcasm that left a piercing knife through Michael's heart. They were indirectly talking to him with every single word of theirs which
Chapter 21Quickly, he began to serve each portion into bowls. He specially filled Rose's bowl into the topmost rim and kept it on one side specifically for her.He cared for her and had always wanted her to feel special. With a last smile on his face, he carried the tray of bowls and headed to the dining hall. He got there with the tray of bowls in his hand and walked straight to the dining hall then placed it on the table. With that, he turned around and looked at everyone who seemed to be busy with their stuff. His father-in-law was busy reading his favorite newspaper, ‘The USA TODAY’, which he normally never fails to buy while returning from work.His eyes also quickly moved to where Rose and his mother-in-law were. They were busy sorting out beautiful designs that Rose would take to the nightclub to present to the CEO.“Mom, I think this design looks pretty ok.” Rose praised the efforts she had put into making the fashion-designing clothes. “Yes, my dear. It does and I believ
Chapter 22 Rose quickly tasted it and she was the first person. “Wow, this is delicious.” She admitted and took more spoons. Everyone had shocking expressions on their faces except for Grandma Isabella and Ella. Grandma Isabella had been aware that Michael had always been sorting out possible means to get Rose to reciprocate his love. But all his efforts to do that were always regarded as nothing. Instead of reciprocating his love, her heart hardened more toward him. “Michael is such an amazing cook.” Grandma Isabella immediately announced without wasting any time as she tasted it. And her words broke no argument because it was the truth. No one of them could even say a thing as they ate. Both Stephen, Joseph and Maria couldn't talk. They silently enjoyed the meal and wondered within themselves how Michael was able to cook such a delicious meal. “Grandma, do you mean Michael was the one who prepared this?” Ella took a glimpse at her and asked. She didn't fail to stop eating
Chapter 23He nodded while Ella and Grandma Isabella took a glance of pity at him.He was going when Rose remembered something and shouted at him. “Go inside the room and get my gown ironed.” He let out a deep sigh before leaving, obeying the last command of his wife. He didn't have a say.Not long after he left, the whole family finished eating and each person left to their various ways, leaving the dirty dishes on the table for Michael. Ella and Rose engaged in a long conversation as they went into the bedroom she and Michael had together.“Rose! Don't tell me you still haven't fallen in love with him?” Ella called out to her and asked.“Fall in love with that low-life man? Never!” She spat. Not looking at her as she led the way.They were climbing up the stairs so they moved cautiously while they talked. Ella let out a deep sigh. “Have you forgotten the saying that NO ONE KNOWS TOMORROW? He might be poor today but things may turn out well tomorrow and he might…”“He'll never am
Chapter 24 “I don't care to know. All I know is that he must get it back so he will learn to be careful next time.” She insisted, not caring to see the reasons why Ella said that. Ella took a worried glance at Michael and he opened his mouth and spoke. “Don't worry, I'll buy it tomorrow.” “What did you just say?” They were perplexed at his firm words, unsure they didn't hear what he said clearly. His words went deep down into their ears like itching words. Rose let her eyes trailed down from his head down to his toe as if she hadn't seen him before. It was unbelievable words from him. Where could he probably get the money from when he can't even afford to take good care of himself? These words ran into Rose's and Ella's minds. Michael, who noticed the surprised looks on their faces, bit his tongue and bowed his head slightly. He was already reading what was going on in their minds and could tell it all from the looks on their faces. “I'm going to get a new one for you
Chapter 25 He also had his perfume which was quite expensive spread all around his body, and immediately the aura filled the whole room. And Franklin couldn't help but let out a slight smile and gave him a thumbs up, nodding his head. This is how he had always wanted him to be looking like. A Trillionaire that he is. Suddenly, a knock came on the door. “Please, come in,” Michael ordered and took his seat on the Aresline Xten designed by Pininfarina and had his arms rested on the arm. Immediately the door swung open and a female cook walked in. She was carrying a golden tray and on top of it was an expensive bowl containing food, a bottle of champagne, and a crystal cup. “Here! Drop it down here!” He said which she did with a bow and left. He quickly opened it and it was filled with fried rice and a large lap of chicken which filled his nose. Without wasting any time, he started eating as if he were on a run. He didn't mind whether Franklin was staring at him or not He didn't
Chapter 26 She stared at Michael with suspicion in her eyes and her jaw clenched. “Where did you steal the dress from? And if you claim that you bought it, then who gave you the money? Or where did you steal the money from?” Her voice was filled with contempt as she asked. The gown she was seeing was an expensive one, so there was nothing anyone was going to say that would convince her. “Didn't you hear what my Mom asked? Where did you steal it from?” Joseph's holler chimed in. He was very sure this worthless brother-in-law of his might have done some mischief just to please his sister. So she could love him as he had wanted. Michael nervously scratched the back of his head, thinking of possible lies to tell them. Straightaway, one seemed to come running into his head. He hardly told lies, but at this point, he knew he had no choice but to lie. Because if he doesn't, the whole family will find out everything about him and he didn't want to reveal himself that way. “No,