Milan laughed.
He couldn't help himself. It was the best thing he had heard all evening. The joke the old man was making was amusing."What? You expect me to believe that"The old man wasn't laughing at all. He didn't find what he said amusing, and he stared at Milan with a look of pity."This is not a joke, young master. I'm quite serious, but I know you'll have a hard time believing me. "The old man said, giving Milan a concerned look.The waiter placed the drinks in front of them, and the old man thanked the man politely and watched him leave out of earshot before he resumed talking."I had been keeping watch on you for a while ever since the accident that almost happened"Milan's brows furrowed in confusion."The accident..were you -"The old man nods."I sent one of the Bodyguards to rescue you that night. Luckily, I had been keeping an eye on you back then. "The old man took a sip of his wine and exhaled."When I checked your records at the hospital. I was able to confirm that you were actually the one. Young Master, I never thought I'd see you at this event, but now seeing your face up close, you really look like your parents. "The old man smiled at him while scrutinising his facial features.Milan found himself speechless."I-I don't know how to start believing all of this"The old man slipped a card next to Milan that had a phone number."You don't have to understand it all in one night, young master. I know you have a lot of questions, and it will all be answered. Please just call the number on that card whenever you're ready, and I'll come pick you up, young master. "Milan took the card and stared at it briefly.The old man took the rest of his wine in one shot."It's a bit late. I'm sorry, young Master but I'll have to get going. "The old man placed a black card next to Milan, which caused Milan's eyes to widen in disbelief."W-What is this?""Whatever you need to purchase, you can do so with that card young master. Also-'The old man fished out a key from his suit pocket that had a number attached to it."This is the key to your hotel room. Young Master I know you do not wish to go back to sleep in the same house with your wife after the events that occurred tonight. "The old man stood up, and Milan followed suit, completely overwhelmed."What's your name?"Milan asked politely."Victor Mathias, your butler. I hope to get a call from you soon, young master. "The old man said, bowing to Milan before he exited through the door.Milan slumps on his seat, chugging down the glass of wine aggressively that he almost chokes.Milan lets out a long sigh as he exits the lounge.…Milan had been sceptical to believe Victor's words about him being an heir to a wealthy family. After all, he knew he was an orphan and had grown up in an orphanage.The thought of having any sort of parent sounded so much like a dream to Milan.As he put in the key to his room and unlocked it, he was astounded by the view. Everything about the room screamed wealth that a part of him wanted to believe Victor wasn't lying. Regardless, he was still sceptical.Milan knew he couldn't return home that night.Who knows? Ella and Daniel might come in the middle of the night only to beat him up. The thought made Milan cringe.Milan took a shower, ate the food that had been set on the table for him, and finally laid on the bed.He thought back on Victor's words as he laid down on the bed, staring at the black card in his hand before he fell asleep.…That night, Milan had found himself in a hall with white plain walls.Confused, he walked around to find an entrance out, but the doors he encountered were shut.The further he walked down the halls, the longer it got, and he soon started feeling suffocated and trapped."Help! Is anyone here?!"Milan yelled to no one in particular as his voice only echoed through what seemed like an endless hall."Are you lost, boy?"The sound of man caused Milan to turn around to see who the voice belonged to.The voice was unfamiliar to him, and so was the man. The tall man was dressed in nothing but all black.A black coat and even a black hat so much that Milan couldn't make out his face."Who are you?"Milan asked, keeping his distance from the man as the man in black took threatening steps towards Milan.A deep chuckle is heard from the man, and Milan could almost feel the man's lips curl into a grin."I'm here to take you home"The man said and started running towards Milan with full speed. Milan panicked suddenly and ran away, trying to get away from the man, but the halls seemed endless.Even as Milan ran away from the man, he tried to open the doors in the hall, but they were still locked."Who are you?!"Milan screamed at the man who just laughed at him as he kept on running.The man didn't say anything else, but he didn't stop chasing Milan as well.Milan short of breath, loses his balance, and falls on the hard white tiles.He turns to look at the man whose face is still covered by his black hat.The man brings out what looks like a white handkerchief as he slowly approaches Milan, who crawls backwards with fear in order to get away from the man."Now be silent, boy."Milan shook his head in fear as the man got closer to him.A door next to Milan suddenly opens, giving Milan hope. Without wasting any time, Milan gets up and runs through the white door, and his vision goes blank.Milan's eyes open swiftly, and he almost jumps out of his bed with shock. He could feel the way his heart pounded fast in his heart. It took Milan a few minutes to realise the events that had happened had all been a dream.Milan looked around him to see he was still in his hotel room as he pondered on the dream he had.He hears a buzz from his phone and checks to see it's a text message from Ella which causes his heart skip a beat.It read:"You better come back from wherever you ran away to you fool. Some man came looking for you"Milan had returned home the next morning after considering Victor's words. The more he pondered on his words, the more curious he became.Milan wanted to know if he truly had a family and if he truly was an heir. He needed answers, and most of all, he wanted to be out of Ella's Web for good. Although he couldn't help but wonder about the man who Ella had told him about. After his dream, he found himself being paranoid.It didn't feel just like a dream to Milan. It felt too real.Man had planned to pack out his things from the house quietly, then call Victor to help him run away but he realised his plans were ruined when he shut the door of the house behind him that morning to see Ella alongside her Mother in the kitchen. It looked like they had been cooking by the aroma of the chicken they had put in the oven. Ella grips the knife in her hand tightly when she sees Milan."Well, well, well. Look who finally decided to come home. "Milan quietly ignored her, not expecting the both of t
Milan was in awe as he stared at the Mansion in front of him. It was extremely huge so much it looked like a castle. "This way young master"Victor said gesturing towards the large golden door in front of them. Milan almost had to rub his eyes to check if he was dreaming. He couldn't believe it was the home of his birth parents. Milan wondered what job his parents did. He feared if they might have been in the Mafia to have obtained such wealth. As Milan walked down the halls of the Mansion, he was greeted by maids and other servants all dressed in uniform. Everything was strange to him but he quietly followed Victor through the halls that seemed like he would get lost in them forever."We're here young master"Victor said halting in the front of a red velvet door. Two Bodyguards dressed in suits and glasses stood guarding the door. Once Victor and Milan approached the door, it was opened by the bodyguards.Victor bowed and gestured that Milan step inside first. Milan wasn't sur
Milan walks down the halls of the very fancy hotel Ella decided to throw her birthday party with his two bodyguards and a Lawyer by his side.Milan adjusts his tie as he stops at the door of the hall Ella was celebrating her birthday. He could hear her birthday song coming to an end.Milan signals his two huge bodyguards and they open the two large doors forcefully causing the wind the blow off Ella's candles before she could do it herself.Gasps and murmurs filled the hall by Ella's family members and her two friends that surrounded her at the table with her cake."Why wasn't I invited to such a nice party?"Milan asks emotionlessly.Ella stared upon Milan like he was a ghost. Shock and anger was clearly written all over her face. "What the hell?!"Ella left the table and walked down to stand in front of Milan in her long heels and short white dress. She took a long look at the two bodyguards next to Milan."So,You finally had the guts to show up at my party after disappearing for w
Milan couldn't help but feel sick to his stomach as he watched Ella on stage as an MC praising Mr. Frank who hosted the event.Mr. Frank, who was married with four kids, sat on the table laughing and smiling, feeling proud at the applause he got from the crowd who cheered him on. Milan didn't know why he decided to attend the event when seeing Ella smiling and being happy only made his blood boil with anger. Ella stood on stage looking like a beautiful angel, but to Milan, she was nothing but a dark, heartless monster who treated him like he wasn't even human. Milan knew the Ella who smiled on that stage was all fake, and he was going to show everyone her true colours soon enough. Milan sat at a table in the corner quietly as he sipped on a glass of champagne, watching Ella keenly on stage like a hawk.Mr. Frank comes up on stage to announce an award, and everyone becomes quiet."The Best Model of the Year award goes to…"Mr. Frank pauses trying to create tension in the room as al
"What are you doing here?"Daniel asks in a clipped tone, not liking the way Milan felt too comfortable in his company.Milan stayed silent as he twirled a pen in his hand with his eyes closed. "Um- Sir, he is our new shareholder"Daniel's secretary next to him replies. Daniel sends her a look that makes her regret ever talking. The secretary bows her head apologetically. "What did you say? A Shareholder?" Daniel asks in disbelief, and soon enough, he starts chuckling. The rest of the shareholders all share looks with one another in confusion while Milan continues to twirl the pen in his hand nonchalantly."What is this? Some sort of joke?!"Daniel says, slamming his palms on the table, causing the shareholders and even his secretary to flinch except Milan. Milan finally sets the pen down gently and sends Daniel a blank look."Is that how you welcome your new shareholders?"Milan clicks his tongue in dissaproval and shakes his finger at Daniel, which only fuels Daniel's anger.
Milan walks into his mansion, adjusting his tie aggressively because was still getting used to dressing up in a suit all the time.Milan never did any job that required him to wear a suit, and to Milan, wearing a tie was indeed bothersome.On his way to his room, he makes a phone call to his personal journalist."You did a good job releasing another perfect article"Milan said with the phone still on his ear, and he walked into his office and slumped down on his chair. Milan felt tired to his bones after a hard day's work, but he never complained because he would rather work all his life than go back to evee being Ella's slave."It's all because of the photos you provided us, Sir. I'm really grateful because our publishing company is getting recognition, and it's all. Thanks to you!"The journalist exclaimed joyfully.Milan sipped on his coffee as he tried to organise the files in front of him. He remembers the panicked look on Daniel's face, which causes him to smirk."Keep up the g
"No."Milan hangs up the call immediately, not bothering to listen to Daniel.Tossing the phone on the table, Milan gets back to work, but he is interrupted by a phone call. Milan aggressively picks it up to see it is Daniel's number. Milan drops his pen and lets out a long sigh. Milan picks up his telephone and calls the butler to come up to his office. Within a few minutes, the butler knocks and comes in, making sure to greet Milan before stepping in."How may I help you, Young master?"Milan picks up his phone and gives it to Victor."Ignore all calls by that bastard. Bring it to me only if it's important. "Milan says, adjusting the frame of his glasses. The butler bows and agrees to his request. On his way out, Daniel calls again, and the butler stops at the door and turns to look at Milan."Young Master?"Milan lifts up his head to look at him in anticipation."Um. Why don't you hear him out?Milan sighs and demands for the phone, which the butler hands over to him. Milan dism
The restaurant doors are thrown open by Milan's bodyguard.Milan, ignoring the shouts from Daniel, tosses him outside the rain. Daniel rolls on the cold, hard pavement in his grey suit, which ends up being soaked by the rain. Daniel, not having any energy in him, tries to get on his feet but fails. He groans in pain as he rolls helplessly on the ground like a dog.Milan, under an umbrella, stares at him in disgust."I told you the weather was nice"Milan says in a cold tone. The back door to his Lamborghini is opened, and he enters inside before the door is closed by his bodyguards.Milan rolls down the window and looks at Daniel, pathetically laying on the floor under the rain."Don't ever call me again"Milan says before zooming off, leaving Daniel laying under the cold rain.…"He's in the hospital"Milan says, and his butler, next to him, chuckles softly as Milan takes a sip of his coffee that he had set down for him.Milan decided to rest at home for the weekend as he plotted to