George, a young man in his late twenties, with dark brown hair, rode fast in his bike with sweat dripping down from the corner of his face.
He just finished up with the last order of the day and his only intention now was to get his pay, go to the shop, and get a gift for his girlfriend, Georgia since it was her birthday.
A sigh of relief escaped from his mouth as he sighted the building just before him and he walked into it.
"How may I help you?" The manager twisted his face with so much disgust immediately he laid his eyes.
"I'm done with the delivery for the month and I am supposed to get my pay today." He replied
The hateful glare of the manager swept off him from his head to his toe.
"Isn't it enough that I have to take you in as a worker here, you also have to pressurize me for pay?" He hissed.
Ever since he got the job in the company. He has always been the company's thrash but that did not matter to him.
He had gotten the job three months earlier just so that he would be able to afford the necklace that Georgia had always wanted.
"But we agreed that today is supposed to be the payday in the contract." He added with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
A long hiss escaped from the mouth of the man as he drew off a few bills, grouped his drawers and threw them over to him.
It landed on the floor and even though it was disrespectful, he went for it without any complaints.
But the sour look on his face was inevitable when he noticed that his pay was almost halfway less than what he had expected.
"And what's that look for?" His boss frowned.
"I think you miscalculated. I am supposed to get forty Dollars more?"
"Well, that is the most that I can afford after having to settle everyone. You will have to make do with it."
"But I am always the one doing the hard work and even though I overstepped the hours that I am supposed to work, I have never complained."
"Hey, George. I don't have much time to argue with a punk like you. Just take it this way. You are a dog in this company. And what do dogs get? Leftovers." He added.
George thought about the necklace that he was planning to get. He had to get his complete pay to be able to afford it.
He had used all the savings to book a reservation on the beach and get a ring because he was also planning to propose to Georgia that same day.
"I need this money." He added.
"And what are you going to do? Sue me? You can barely afford a lawyer so that option is already out."
But even with all his mean words, George would not move from the point that he was standing.
"Still standing. So an ungrateful punk. You want me to take it away from you right? Don't worry. I will just get the security and tell them that you want to rob me."
Hearing that, George knew that he could certainly be in a lot more trouble if he didn't leave there at that instant.
He took off from the point and walked away. Making his way towards the bike, he sped off towards the Jewelry store to get what he wanted.
He sped off into the place and looked through the list of jewelry almost immediately.
His eyes caught up with one that lay just because of him, glittering in the sun ray that flitted through the glass.
He walked towards him as his hands caressed the glass but the tag price took him aback.
"Do you realize that you are not supposed to go close to something that you can't afford?" The spine-chilling voice from behind caught him off from what he was doing.
His eyes turned around swiftly only to meet with the hateful glares of the shop attendant.
"And what do you think that you are doing, trying to steal from the stale?" He had a strong sense of watchfulness in her eyes surveying every single outline of him.
"Steal? I'm here to get something for my girlfriend."
"And expect me to believe that someone would be unfortunate enough to pick you as a boyfriend?"
"We get a lot of you here. Always claim that they only want to get something but that's not always the case. So I advise you to leave now...'
"I didn't come here to steal." He finally cuts in
"Then I will have to keep a watchful eye on you."
With every single day swaying his feet, she followed him. His eyes caught up with the particular necklace that he wanted from her.
But the pennies in his pocket would not be able to get that no. 'I think I will just have to make do with something else. Georgia is going to understand."
He picked up the necklace and walked out of the store.
Moving closer to her apartment, the loud noise of music rose into his hearing.
He was somehow surprised because she had informed him that she would not be having any form of celebration.
Walking into the apartment, the place was flooded with a swap of her friends.
His eyes skimmed through the hall almost immediately searching for her and he found her, with a glass of wine in her hands.
He sped off towards her almost immediately and when her eyes laid on him, a scorn frown hovered on her face.
"What are you here?" She shot a scornful disagreement.
The words seemed to announce to everyone that he was around as the music blew off almost immediately and the direction of everyone moved towards them.
George could not hide the whispers and the chatters away from his eyes but his eyes were focused on Georgia.
"I'm pretty sorry that I could not get you a party again this year."
"Sorry? That's exactly what you have been saying for three years now. And you know what, I am so grateful that I have thoughtful friends that get me moving."
"I'm still sorry. And I didn't necessarily come here empty-headed. And I also reserved a place. I have a pleasant surprise for you too."
"He brought out the necklace and handed it over to her as she held it up and inspected it.
Immediately he did this everyone burst out into laughter as she threw the necklace away to the floor.
And what do you think that you are doing? Getting a dog chain? I'm a dog to you?" She frowned with another long hiss
He watched his three-month sweat tumbling on the floor almost immediately. But he knew that wasn't what he wanted.
"Sophia, Georgia's friend picked it up and spat out the price.
"Two hundred and fifty dollars. He thinks that you are a dog, dear Georgia. And he got you a dog chain." Everyone in the room burst out into laughter.
Her eyes caught up with the ring that was lying in his pocket and she picked it up.
"Oh my God. Guess your punk did just want to kill you. He is also planning to tie someone to his everlasting suffering together with him." She added.
Before he could get it away from her, he threw it away almost immediately.
"So much guts." Georgia blew a deadly hiss.
"See Georgia. I wanted to get the necklace that you wanted but I could not get the balance of thirty dollars." Everyone burst out into laughter again.
"I'm going to make it up. After the party, I have a little surprise for you. And apart from that, I promise to work hard and do better next year."
"See punk. I'm done with you and that will not be necessary anymore."
"What do you mean?" There was a puzzled look on his face.
Just then a cracking sound came from the door and a man dressed up in a luxury white suit and the most glittering sets of shoes walked into the place.
He had an average height and didn't have the build of a hunk but his confidence and looks were enough to sway any lady off their feet.
"Guess what I got you." He said, revealing the car key.
With a limp of excitement, Georgia threw her weight towards him, kissing him while George stood confused with a clinch of jealousy.
"I don't understand. What's going on here? And who is he?" His voice aired over protection.
"Who is he?" Kelvin, the new guy inquired.
"That's what I was trying to tell your broke ass. There will certainly be no next here for us because I am engaged to someone else now." She was confused, kissing Kelvin on his lips once again.
The news hit him hard like an avalanche of rocks, crumbling down on his world as a large gasp escaped from his mouth, taken aback."It's not true right?" He stared right into her eyes, searching for even the slightest trace of doubt in her eyes.But.. It was nowhere.All the love that seemed to be carved in those sockets seemed to have flown off almost immediately."Just take a good look at yourself. Everyone sees you as a piece of junk, how long did you think that I was going to cope with that?" She hissed once again.But it was difficult for him to believe that she was going to leave him just like that.Not when she told him that she was going to stick to him no matter what.Not when she was the last person who kept his world running right after he lost his foster mother."Just tell me that you are really angry and you are taking it out on him." He added but a burst of laughter escaped from her mouth.She shoved her hands intentionally towards him to reveal the diamond ring that gli
"Is this a prank?" He muttered.Growing up, he had always known him to be a prankster. But that was pretty long ago.But now.Was he trying out a prank just to bring back the old memories for a faster renewal?"A prank?" His eyes farrowed towards him but the look on his face was not giving him away even for a single moment."This is not a prank George and I am dead serious. The family needs you now." He emphasized.But he was confused, staring at__ him still trying hard to figure out why the family would want him at that momen__t."I am just such a worthless piece of shit and the family can always 09060912508 without." Those were the exact words that his grandfather had spoken to him."Why does he suddenly want that worthless piece of shit back now?" He frowned.Henry hesitated for a while for reasons that he could not pin down at the moment.Random thoughts ran through his mind as he waited for him to say something, already getting tired of the excessive silence that enveloped the wh
"Do you expect me to keep on waiting for you?" The frown that was hanging on his face was just way too vivid as she fell to the floor with her pride crushing down right before her."I am only here to ask for my account balance but she decided to take me through the glorious process of naming me a beggar." The banker was dumb enough not to pick out sarcasm in his voice."Ella? Is that what you are paid for? To go about bad-mouthing people?" He frowned."But take a good look at it." She paused all of a sudden."Do you even realize that it is the investor that has the highest deposit in the bank and your attitude almost chased him away?""What happened to give him the details to see if he was a beggar or not?" The frown that was hanging on his face deepened even moreBut she could hardly be convinced by the previous statement that he just made. Cold sweat broke out from the corner of his face almost immediately and she broke into shivers."It's him?" She could hardly make out words to ex
"Sorry guys. I had to get the booking list." A lady in a business suit stormed in a few minutes later, whipping the sweat off her face with her handkerchief.Her eyes sped off towards George almost immediately and sped off towards the well-dressed couples, random thoughts ran through her head almost immediately but she could hardly make anything out of it since she didn't want to make a mistake.Meanwhile, Michael could already read the thoughts in her head and she gave her the response that she was looking for even before she asked."He is certainly not with us. Just some sort of beggar that we picked up from random begging." He added.Her eyes sped off towards George's fall while skimming from his head to his toes."We are expecting some dignities here today and I will advise you to leave immediately before you give this store a bad reputation.""I can always refer you to somewhere they give free meals." She returned our hands to the computer that she had been working on."Oh. That
A tense air filled the whole hall as anyone could not get a grasp as to what was going on."Sir, I think that you are making a huge mistake here. This is the punk that claims to have money just to cause a...""Punk?" A thunderous slap landed on her face even before she could finish the statement.""Do you realize that is who I am waiting for?" She yelled at him.Even though it seemed as though her face was up in flames, the revelation of what she just heard struck her even more.She stared at George for a while with a dark smile hanging on his face.The confidence, the classic words. She would have read meanings to them earlier. Now she knew that she was in a whole lot of trouble.But she could not believe him for just his words and there was no way that he was anybody important. She could not let him fool her boss."I think you are making a really huge mistake ma'am. He is a pure punk.""At least I can testify to that." Sophia mattered."Are you trying to say that I don't know what I
Memories flooded once again but he was able to control himself this time as he made his way to the table. But even before he could get to draw the chair out, Olive helped him with it. "You came alone. Aren't you afraid that I might want to do something to you? Even if it might, I would be facing the law?" "The only thing that I know about you is that you have a good heart. I have always wanted to meet you all this while." "Wished that you had noticed this good heart earlier." He noted but without a frown. A smile hovered on the lips of his grandfather. If there was anything that he wanted for that night, it was the fact that he did not want the discussion to storm off in that direction. "I think we should eat first." He finally averted the discussion. "Okay." The meal was brought and George had to try as much as he could for his stomach not to disgrace him with the rumbling sound. And hopefully, it didn't. No matter how hungry he was, he had never thrown away his manners. S
His mouth was water pouring, and his eyes stuck to his reality. He couldn't believe it as he thought it was just a dream. Hopefully, he prayed it shouldn't be a dream but a mind fantasy seeing him.Damn, what the hell is he doing here? Must he appear in every scene of my life?He walked straight into the building and pretended not to see him, but was inevitably stopped by Kevin."Hey you, what on earth are you doing here?""Oh! You. Do you work here?"What sort of question is that? Punk like you shouldn't be seen anywhere around here. Or I guess you are either here to re-apply for a job or you are here to repeat history""Yes actually, I am here to apply for any job I can find my hand doing. Thank God you are aware"He tried taking a step forward when he was still stopped by Kevin."You still have the gods to lift your legs? Please stand there while the receptionist comes for you" He said while looking at him with contempt and an intention of laughing.A few seconds later, the recepti
"Hold on. If you don't have respect for yourself, at least try to have it for the manager of this company"George quickly grasped through his words and stood humbled.Henry moves closer to Armstrong and silently explained"This is the new personal cleaner that tidies the desk and interior of the manager. He was just employed yesterday and is currently on an emergency journey with permission from his boss."Oh, I can see. I suspected such although, I thought he was an old staff member in the company.I have never seen him before anyway. Hope it's fine with the ratched ass?""Yeah, it's cool with him. He just needs to acquaint himself with the environment here, and the nature of the job expected of him to execute"Henry defended by blowing up the big lie. The arrogant Armstrong lastly informed him of an important discussion between them."Never mind anyway. I need to work on some documents and award some contracts. I may not have the time to come to your office today but bear in mind th
The president Harryson,after hearing from Miss.Olive,was not convince whether she would properly handle the case just as she promised. According to the president,if a person like George was been capable of being hurt successfully, then,there is no safe person in the country. Thus, while Miss. Olive handle the situation on ground,the president also informed the country's security to look into the matter. The situation was really a pathetic one in the country,that brought the hearts of many wailing and mourning. They wished that it was another person that should be abducted,and not George. George's grandparents Mr.and Mrs.Hopkins,were greatly saddened about the news. Apart from them having feelings for him like they should,they were also, been worried about the state of the 'Hopkins Group of company because once George is defeated,the company's pride and strength,will also be defeated. The next day at exactly 6:30am,police and many other security personnel a,filled Henry's environmen
Finally,the mysteries of all events in and out of Georges life,was gradually coming to an end. He has been justified by the law court and before everyone,that he is not guilty of all offence that was leveled against him.Both him and the general public,felt pity for Armstrong,Kelvin, Michael and Sophia based on the 40 years judgement that was passed against them,by the court. But the truth remains that there is nothing anyone else, could do about it because the truth has been exposed and justice has been executed..George after spending several days in his mansion,as he was deeply feeling for them,decided to move out with only two of his escorts,to purchase new vehicles. His wedding with his lover'Miss. Olive’, was just there days away from now,and he wanted to appear great on that day.He wanted every of his materials on that day,to be newly purchased. He has suffered a lot. Suffered in the hands of family members, external personels,and in the hands of love and so,he promised himsel
The shocking revelation reverberated through the wood-paneled walls of the courtroom, evoking a collective gasp. Already charged with financial crimes, Kelvin Armstrong's friend, and Sophia now faced even more serious charges: planning the deaths of George's parents. A mixture of astonishment, incredulity, and sick interest cracked the air.With a stern resolve on his face, George sat in the front row, silently finding strength in Olivia's hand. The realization tore up old scars; it was a reality he'd always suspected but never verified. In spite of the years of lying, justice was finally at hand, and a glimmer of grim delight appeared in his eyes among the wave of misery.The prosecution painstakingly put together the horrific reality, buoyed by a pile of recently discovered evidence. They revealed a story as contorted as the coil of a serpent. It was discovered that Sophia and George's father, Jethro, had been having a covert affair. Driven by a desire for vengeance and a cunning
The news that Kelvin Armstrong, friend, and Sophia had been detained by Russian officials sent a shockwave over the world's news networks. Those who were acquainted with the Armstrong name and their complex web of deception shuddered at this unexpected turn of events.The world was aware of Russia's tense ties with the West. The country strongly defended its own, and there was widespread mistrust of any alleged outside meddling. When it came to those who were thought to pose a danger to national security or had a hint of Western influence, they weren't beyond breaking the law. Because of this, Russia came to be seen as an unbreakable fortress that was beyond the reach of the long arm of international law. Russia's borders provided commanders and others in legal difficulties in the West with a safe haven and a shelter from responsibility.But this time, circumstances were different. There was a lot of guesses in the news reporting. The vast Russian countryside seemed to be being swep
Excitement was in the air as George took in the lavish ballroom. The long tables were covered in soft white tablecloths and beautifully placed flower arrangements, all bathed in a warm glow from the sun streaming through the large windows. It was just a few days away from his wedding to Olivia, the lady who made his life brighter again.For the first time in ages, George had a true feeling of calmness descend over him. All of the hardships of the previous several months, including the conflict with Armstrong and Mr. Joseph's slander campaign, appeared to take a backseat. Olivia had been his defence through the storm, her unfailing support and contagious optimism.Now he watched her, her dazzling smile lighting up the room as she spoke to the wedding coordinator about the finishing details. She looked stunning and happy, wearing a flowing white dress that provided a sneak peek at her wedding gown. Wordless affection filled George's heart to overflowing. He was eager for them to beg
Tension boiled in the air when Georgia's father, Mr. Joseph, padded into the courtroom. He seemed pale and wan, a long cry from the gregarious businessman he had previously been. His relationship with Armstrong, particularly in the defamation campaign against George, had forced him to confront the repercussions of his deeds.Under Ms. Davis, George's attorney,'s stern glare, Mr. Joseph moves uneasily and restlessly while seated at the defense table. Ms. Davis, a strong lady renowned for her piercing wit and unshakable commitment to her clients, did not take long to present her case."Mr. Joseph," she said in a loud and crisp voice, "you stand accused of collaborating with the notorious Daniel Armstrong to make up a defamatory documentary about my client, Mr. George Hopkins."The overweight attorney representing Mr. Joseph, whose face was always strained, cleared his throat. "Your Honour," he shot back. "Mr. Joseph was only acting based on facts he thought to be accurate. He was unawa
Still, a little bit of doubt gnawed at the margins of George's newly determined determination. Even when the obligations were paid off, a feeling of justice was still unsatisfied. There was a simmering sense that his uncles, now free men again, still had the capacity to cause problems. Yes, they were reprimanded, but leopards don't completely alter their spots. George still had a secret weapon in his sleeve—an ace that would eventually bring them to ruin. They may pretend to be sorry or show signs of humility, but he would see right through them. He was aware that their desire for riches and power persisted, like a ticking time bomb ready to go off.Meanwhile, another type of tension simmered in the air behind the antiseptic walls of the military jail. Seated opposite his imprisoned son Armstrong was a haggard man with a haunting expression in his eyes: Mr. Daniel Armstrong's father. The older Armstrong's eyes filled with tears, and the harsh fluorescent light glinted off them. Shame
The military prison facility's impersonal white walls made Armstrong feel insignificant. The luxurious furnishings and soft carpeting from his former confinement cell have vanished. Here, concrete was king and the sole decoration was a single fluorescent bulb that flickered and gave him a sickly, ugly glow.His thoughts were filled with the picture of Mrs. Janeth's stern glare, a terrifying reminder of his demise. In his isolation, bitterness was a continual companion, eating away at him. That George, his own cousin, had turned him in was beyond shocking to him. It brought back memories of a carefree, youthful period of life. George, beaming and teasing, the familial tie appearing indestructible. But that George was long dead, long since replaced by a man whose sense of justice and duty had hardened him. When Armstrong was originally discovered engaging in questionable activities directed against the Hopkins Group, which was led by George's father at the time, pardon had been grante
The sound of gunshots reverberated around the deserted warehouse. Mrs. Janeth huddled behind a stack of boxes, her heart a frenzied drum solo on her ribs. Angry lights shooting from across the room revealed dust motes dancing in the air. George's security system, a well-oiled apparatus refined for just these kinds of circumstances, was engaged in a vicious dance with Armstrong's men.The sharp sting of cordite and the metallic flavour of gunpowder filled the air. Mrs Janeth heard bullets squeak past her head and sink into the corrugated metal walls with a horrible thud. The guttural roar of automatic guns and the anguished screams of the injured broke the staccato pattern of firing.Colonel Petrov and his tactical battalion proceeded with well-honed precision across the large, open area. Their motions were lethal and precise, like those of ghosts in the shadows. Their guns fired in short, deliberate bursts that quickly and precisely neutralised Armstrong's soldiers. The sound of metal