“Two things? I will do anything you want, just please don’t kill me,” Bob pleaded desperately quivering in fear.August sneered, it amused him when he saw how scared Bob had become when death was mentioned. Just few minutes ago he was bragging about being the son to the King of Boys and now even his father was equally trembling in August’s presence. “First, you will apologize to Tina for touching her indecently without her permission. If she forgives you, then I can tell you what the second condition is,” August disclosed with a sly chuckle.Without hesitation, Bob crawled to Tina. “Please forgive me miss, it was very wrong of me to touch you without your permission, I’m deeply sorry, please forgive me!” he pleaded frustratingly.Tina was too appalled to say a word, she took in the sight quietly and puzzled. Her mind was a whirl of questions; how did August got the great Don Maxino and his son on their knees in front of him? Was August using some kind of magical spare on him or what?
Tina starred at August intriguingly, her eyes were a mixture of curiosity and confusion. Why wouldn’t she be confused? She just witnessed Don Maxino embraced himself in fear in front of August. Not only that, he went ahead to break his only son’s arm without hesitation in order to please August. And who was August? A loser who fell into Mia’s gimmicks and was abandoned for the richer Tom. Why wont she demand an explanation! August wished he could disappear from Tina’s presence and leave the questions unanswered. He knew the only way out of this situation was through a well told lie. But what lie could he give to explain what just happened. Tina was such a smart lady, she wouldn’t be easily convinced.“Would you say something already, August. Your silence is killing me,” Tina spat as August hesitated.August needed to say something, but what? He considered lying about being friends with Don Maxino but quickly realized that wouldn’t be believable, given Maxino's feared status. He thou
It was the question that remembered Tina that she had brought August with her. “Oh!” she exclaimed in realization. “Mom, George, this is August Steve, he is with me”. Tina responded with a smile on her face.“August, meet my mom and my brother, George,” she introduced pointing at Mrs Doe and George.“Nice to you meet you ma. And you too man, nice to meet you all,” August smiled cheerily.But Mrs Doe did not say a word, instead she scrutinized him from head to toe. August was not comfortable with how she continually gazed at him, but he did not say a word and stood still smiling sheepishly.After staring at him for over thirty seconds, she then stared him in the face. “Your outfits its nice. It looks quite expensive,” she said slowly.“Thank you,” August said oddly as he forced a smile.The woman then gestured at her daughter and asked: “What again did you say his name is?” “August,” Tina said quickly.“I mean his last name,” she emphasized.“Steve. August Steve,” Tina responded.“Ste
“Mom!” Tina exclaimed frustratingly, her eyes widened. “How could you say something like that?” Though August was not happy with her accusations, he was not at all offended when she claimed they were lovers. Only if Mrs Doe knew how desperate he wished her assertions were true. “Why won’t I?” Mrs Doe snapped. “If I am wrong then, explain to me why you are friends with this church rat? Oh, I can see what is going on here: this pauper wants to take advantage of you so that he can become a son in law of the Does so that he could wash off his poverty,” Mrs Doe accused confidently. She then paced towards August and whispered slowly. “Your plans will not work, not while I’m still alive. My family will never have a live-in son-in-law like you!” She declared disdainfully. August was exasperated, he secretly clenched his fist in anger. If the woman before him was not Tina’s mom, he would have unleashed hell on her. How could she claim August would be a live-in son-in-law to the Does? Th
Mrs. Doe was exasperated, her face flushed a deep crimson and her eyes were blazing with a molten lava. “You wretched swine! How dare you interrupt while I’m speaking to my daughter?” She spat with a frown. “No mom, he didn’t mean to—” “Shut it Tina, I was not speaking you,” Mrs Doe snapped with a stern. She turned returned her enraged face back at August. “Tina will only get married to whoever I want, and there is nothing you can do about it. So, if you’re not so comfortable with my decision, the door is widely open. You should get out of my house! Moreover, you are not welcome here anyways,” she added firmly. August was equally seething with rage. How could Mrs. Doe, as a mother, force her own daughter to marry someone she didn’t even know? In that moment, August found himself wishing Tina had no mother at all, as he had previously thought till an hour ago. In as much as he was in disapproval in her course, she was still Tina’s mom. He wouldn’t want to break into an argume
“You won’t believe who is here with us,” she jeered, her eyes fixed on Tina. “I’m standing right in front of your future wife. She looks a thousand times more gorgeous than when last I saw her, seven years ago. You are one lucky man, Boris!”“Really? You are on your way here?” Mrs Doe exclaimed. “Okay fantastic, see you soon,” she added before hanging the call.In excitement she disclosed. “Guess what, Tina; Boris Harrington is actually on his way here to come see you”.Unlike her, Tina frowned at the news. “I don’t want to see him!” She growled under clenched teeth.August’s blood boiled vigorously, he was seething with rage at the moment. Though he had never met this so called handsome son-in-law personally, his mind was a whirl of only negative things he will do to him. The idea of giving his security a call and instructing them secretly, to find him and beat him to a pulp before he arrived the Doe’s mansion crossed his mind.Just as the thoughts roamed his mind, the mansion’s door
Tina’s jaw dropped and her eyes widened with shock. “Uh? What did you just say,” she stammered out. “You are not aware?” Boris asked cheerily. “I can see your mom is yet to disclose the good news. Well then, it is my pleasure as your husband to tell you personally; our wedding will take place on the fortnight from today,” he disclosed enthusiastically.“You are joking right?” Tina startled, taking a step backwards. She was yet to approve on the marriage in the first place and her mom had even agreed on a suitable wedding date already? She was just a puppet to her, period!“No dear, you are shocked right? Just like you said in the love letters you sent me, I’m also desperate to get married to you as soon as possible,” Boris said with a smile curled on his lips.Tina was bewildered, she returned a puzzled gaze at him; staring at him like she had just heard a ghost spoke. “Love letters?” she stammered out.“Yes, Tina there is no need to be shy, I’ve always taken my time to read all the
****The following day, August received a call from Mr Kane. He inquired whether August would be available to join him and some foreign investors in a meeting, where Mr. Kane planned to formally introduce him as the new CEO of the company. August agreed.Later that day, a convoy of three cars arrived at the Celestial Grand Hotel, a five-star hotel located in the center of the city. It was considered the best and most expensive hotel in Aurora Bay, with over a thousand staff members.Though Mr. Kane had mentioned to August a few days ago that the hotel was owned by the Gibsons, this was the first time he was actually stepping inside. He had heard much about the hotel and that guests had to apply for a room, and the hotel would evaluate their social and financial status before deciding whether to accept their reservation.The hotel had three sections: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Even though the Gold section was the least expensive, it still charged $100,000 per hour. The luxury and ser