Sebastian hurried home as he was not only hastening his feet but also running to avoid being late.
He finally got home, and as soon as he opened the entrance door of the house, he met Juliana. She was beautifully dressed, with her dazzling body shape.Sebastian was all lost as he gazed helplessly at his beautiful wife. He was stunned for some moment, thinking about how his wife becomes more beautiful every day.“Sebatian, what are you standing there looking at? Where have you been? We are almost running late.”Sebastian got back to his lost self, swinging his hands like he was looking for something. He stammered, “I went to get… I went to the other street to—”“What is wrong with you Sebastian? Go get prepared, or we'll be late.” Juliana interrupted as she wasn't even prepared for Sebatian's explanation.She wouldn't have even bothered going with Sebastian to the wedding if it wasn't for Cindy and Romy. They would have definitely mocked her for marrying someone she can't go out with.Immediately, Sebastian ran in to get prepared. On getting to the store room where he kept his things, he met his Mother-in-law.“You poor thing, you left that toilet unwashed this morning. Do you want me to get sick, or do you want me to send you parking already? You homeless beggar!”Sh*t! He forgot about washing the toilet! Sebatian felt so helpless, he should have washed the toilet before going out to sign the documents.“You had better wash it up before joining us in the car or else, I'll make sure you starve for a week in this house. You ingrate!” Sebastian's mother-in-law angrily said, as she went outside to join the family car.As soon as his Mother-in-law finished her statements, Sebastian went into the toilet. In a flash, he washed the toilet, and hurried back to the store room to dress up for the wedding.Sebastian finished as he rushed outside like a kid who was late for school, just to join the family car. The lord seemed to favor him when he came out, and they were all still waiting for Jade to come join up in the car.Just when Sebastian got into the car, his Mother-in-law who was seated in front looked at Sebastian behind in irritation, and said, “Sebastian, what the hell are you wearing? Your shirt looks tatard and shabby. Oh! good lord, I can't wait for my daughter to completely divorce you.”“You can't even afford a nice shirt Sebatian. If not for my granddaughter, you shouldn't be even joining us for the wedding. You're such a disgrace.”Of course Sebastian had more than enough money to buy as many nice shirts as he wanted, but he preferred dressing shabbily just to stay low and hide his true identity.Soon, Jade was done and came out to join up in the car.She was about to enter the car when she caught sight of Sebastian. Her facial expression became worse.“Mom, why is Sebastian going with us? He's not even well-dressed, he's looking like a beggar. I can't believe my sister married this thing, he shouldn't sit with us when we get to the wedding venue.”As she got into the car, she pointed at Sebastian, and said, “Look here you church rat, don't you dare sit with us in the venue, or else you will regret it!”Juliana couldn't say anything as she already felt so embarrassed by Sebatian outfit. She knew about his financial situation more than anybody in the family. She knew Sebastian could not afford to buy nice clothes, so there was no use overthinking about what he wore.After a few minutes drive, they got to the wedding venue, at Saffron Hotel.The Saffron Hotel, the most popular in the city of Lanchester, known for the purposes of entertainment. The lively energy of this place was an epic, gorgeous environment as the costs were only affordable by the elite, the famous, the influential, and those who dared to compete.There were many luxury cars parked outside the gate in front of the hotel, as parking spaces inside the hotel were already filled up.At this place and on this day, this was where Brian's male cousin's wedding was organized.The Nike family had to park outside the gate as well, as they were late on arrival. They walked into the hotel one after the other. They saw a crowd of guests when they entered the hall, and the wedding had already started. Cindy and Romy were already at the venue as well because they were part of the organizers. They looked over and saw the family, Cindy was smiling happily, until she saw Sebastian who came along with the family.“What is that rag Sebatian is wearing? I can't believe this, this guy is so poor that he can't get himself a nice shirt. Why is he even here?!” Cindy was indeed unhappy with Sebatian accompanying the Nike family, as she wished she could stand up and walk Sebatian out of the venue.The Nike family went and had their seats, but Sebastian didn't join them because he was warned not to sit with them. He then left the family, immediately they entered the hall.Sebastian turned his face around the hall, looking for a seat. Suddenly, he saw two of his classmates in school then, Charles Benz and Vivian Kings, sitting at the other side of the hall. So he went to greet them and also joined them.Charles Benz, who was the Sebatian's class monitor in school then, was the assistant general manager of Nike. While Vivian Kings was the General manager of Prime Enterprise.Immediately they saw Sebastian sitting with them, they became furious. Vivian didn't even let Sebatian stay with them comfortably.“Are you crazy or something?! You left other places to sit, and came here to sit with us? How dare you come sit with us, are you out of your mind?!”“Ah, is this someone's seat?” Sebastian stood up and said.“No, we just don't want you sitting here with us.” Charles said, “Didn't you look at yourself? You look like a beggar, you should have remained outside. I'm so disappointed in the security guard for letting you in. Security!”As soon as Charles called security, many guests in the hall including the Nike family, turned their attention to what was going on at the moment. They thought Sebatian was indeed a nuisance due to what he wore.Brian looked to see what was going on, and saw that it was Sebastian. He stood up from his seat with anger, walking towards Sebatian, he said, “Who invited you for this wedding? Do you think beggars are allowed here? Get out of this hall at this moment!”“Is this not the son-in-law to the Nikes, he's so foolish to come to a gathering like this.”“I heard he's a slave at home, I would never be a slave in my in-law's house, he's so shameless.”“Poverty is written all over him, can't you see. He had the audacity to be part of this event.”Some guests who were present in the hall murmured and gossiped about Sebastian already.Sebastian felt so helpless that he wished he had not even attended. How humiliated he would feel, in the presence of the numerous guests that attended the wedding. He wouldn't feel alright, would he?“Security! Security!! Take this beggar out of this hall and the entire premises at this moment! This event is for the elites not the beggars.”The Security guards responded immediately when they heard the call from Brian. They were all set to bundle Sebastian out of the venue, what other humiliation is worse than this? Things were actually getting very silly for Sebastian.“Hands off him at this moment! Any other finger laid on that man, and I will make sure you all lose your jobs within minutes!”Someone from the crowd of guests at the wedding, seated in the front row spoke with a very loud voice. Everyone's attention was suddenly shifted from the compiling drama that was happening already, to him. They were anxious to know who would threaten the security guards, and counter the orders of Brian.“Who the hell are you to counter my orders? I am the manager of Prime Enterprise. Who are you?!”Brian was raging already, he couldn't see who it was that countered his order because the person was seated in front of the big hall.A man was walking towards the direction of where Brian was. Vivian quickly recognized the man and tried to warn Brian, but when she saw how Brian was so annoyed, she said nothing.When the man got closer to Brian, he removed the black shade he wore and Brian was able to truly recognize him.Brian was shivering as he broke out in a cold sweat, his sweat dripping, he said, “Chief.. Chief Prime, were you the one? I'm so sorry, Chief Prime, I honestly did not know.”It was Williams Prime. Brian did not come that early to the venue to realize that Williams Prime was already in the hall before him, seated in front.“Brian, were you actually questioning me?” Williams asked for clarity, even when he knew Brian wouldn't dare to.“No sir, I wouldn't dare to do that.”
From the banks of the Lanchester river to the Lanchester city main gate, the atmosphere that morning was so cold.Sebastian was awake early enough to carry out his normal morning chores.Every member of the Nike family was preparing to go to the company, although Senior Nike had already left.Sebatian, who was in the store room, was also getting ready to go to the Prime Company, which was located at the east road in Lanchester city.Williams Prime called him last night, and said he won't be coming that early in the morning to company due to some engagements. But will make sure the general secretary, Abigail Nelson, will be available early enough to show him anything he wants to see about the Company.Soon, all members of the Nike family left for the Nike company. After some time, Sebatian left also for Prime company.***On getting to the Prime Enterprise, Sebatian stood in awe as he stared at the skyscraper in front of him. The last time he was here, the building was incomplete. Now,
Vivian was standing, looking stunned in front of Sebatian and Abigail in the office of the President. She then felt so ashamed of herself.“I'm sorry, I'm sorry..” Vivian said as he got out from shock, and got back to herself. She picked up the file she dropped on the floor.The General Secretary ignored her, and took the file from her hands. She took out the investment plans from the file, putting them in front of Sebastian, she said, “My President, these are the plans for this year's investment. Every company and the total amount of investments is there.”The investment plans were made up of potential investment that other companies are willing to stake. Every year, companies in Lanchester, including the Nike company, invests in Prime Enterprises, for future returns.The year was different because Prime Enterprise kept the plans on hold because of the crisis, in order not to disappoint those companies in their yearly returns. But now, the crisis is over.Sebastian looked through the
“Huh, why are you all just forcing me?” Juliana had to voice out. “I said it last time that I'll think about it.”Grandpa Nike became disgusted with his grand daughter's hesitation. He said coldly, “What are you trying to do? The earlier you accept Brian, the better for you! The useless husband you have now has nothing to offer you.”Grandpa Nike was not having it, he was determined to persuade his granddaughter to marry Brian, just for the good of the company and the family.“Look here my daughter, I'm your mother and I know what is best for you. Don't toss aside a bright future all because of indecision.”“Cousin, this kind of love Brian is willing to give to you is so enviable. Your penniless husband can't even afford to offer you such love.”The pressure from the family members was still coming, as Juliana became so uncomfortable with their lack of understanding, and felt worse in her heart at the moment. In front of her family, she's a pain to them again.In the moment, Sebastian
“You?” Brian was dumbfounded at first. He then placed his hands on his head in amusement.It was another reason for everyone present to be in silence at that very moment. They all stared at Sebastian with amazement.This live-in son-in-law just spoke with absolute certainty. Could it be that he's indeed the President of Prime Enterprise?Grandpa Nike wasn't ready to even think about the pronouncement Sebatian just made. He didn't believe him. He smiled and said disenchantedly, “The so-called husband to my granddaughter, has gone totally insane.”The moment Grandpa Nike said that, Romy, Jade and Cindy broke into laughter. They gave Sebatian a look of them being highly flabbergasted by what he just said.“You're nothing but a poor thing who is a live-in son-in-law. How dare you use Prime Enterprise to elevate your status?”“What in the world did my sister marry? I mean, this guy is a clown.” “Do you really think the Nike family are joking here, or do we look like a joke to you?”“Sebas
It was the twenty first hour, and the mood in the Nike family house was darker than the night.Brian seeing how the guards he called to throw Sebatian out of the house were finding it hard to carry out his order, made him furious.He was already looking humiliated in front of the entire family of Nike. 'Why can't these useless guards take this thing out, do they want to humiliate me?’ One of the guards was the security guard who tried to stop Sebatian at the Prime Enterprise gate from entering. The second one was a friend to Sebastian back then when they were on the street together.“Since you two can't carry out my orders given to you, then you are both fired!” Brian was raging.Then out of frustration, Brian went close to Sebastian, and held the top of his shirt. “You loser, I'll make sure I make you pay for this!”He wasn't ready to make Sebatian go free after the humiliation he had just faced from his two personal guards. That moment Brian was sure to make Sebastian pay.“Come on
It's April in the morning, and spring is in the air. Beautiful sunshine, and the lively energy of this city was high enough, as companies got their representatives set for the investor meeting at Prime Enterprise.William Prime called Sebastian last night to remind him about the meeting today, emphasizing more on his presence in the meeting.William Prime didn't know that Sebastian was quite concerned about the meeting. After all, he was the one who invested six billion naira in the Company, and he bought a suit worth eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the meeting.Nike company, Gush company, phosphorus company, and every other company's representative including the President's subordinates, Brian and Vivian, were all present in Prime Enterprise, seated inside the hall for the meeting as they waited for the President of Prime company to arrive for the meeting to kick off.After some while of waiting, William Prime, who drove a Ferrari LaFerrari arrived at the Company. There
“Nonsense! What are you sitting here saying?”Grandpa Nike was enraged. How could Sebastian be the President of Prime Enterprise?“That's who I saw seated on the President's seat during the meeting today. You can call Brian to confirm what I've just said.” Charles said with assurance.“Yes Grandpa, let's call Brian. Let's ask him if what he's just told us is true.”Grandpa Nike picked up his Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 on the table, and searched for the number of Brian. He called and Brian picked up. On the phone, he said, “Hello Brian, how was the meeting today?” “Oh, the meeting was alright. It's just that I will have to discuss with the President again tomorrow.” Brian lied.Grandpa Nike was already feeling that Charles had given them a false report, but still went further to ask, “That's good you know. And again, I know it's false, but was Sebastian in the meeting?”“Sebastian? I don't understand…”The response Brian gave was what everyone was waiting for, especially Grandpa Nike. He