The cool breeze of the night kissed his skin as he stood still, waiting. He should have just stayed put in his car and waited. But, he chose not to.The night was cool and unexpectedly quiet especially at such a late hour which was usually the time for bustling activities. On the other hand, he thought it was so because of the fact that the lake side was not close to the road. It was a bit far from the main street leading to other buildings. The lake side consisted of a small river around it and a warehouse that was too small to contain an extended family. "What's keeping them?" He thought, as he kept checking what the time said on his wristwatch. He had been standing there for almost half an hour, yet there was no sight of anyone coming. Truth be told, dear Turner was beginning to get frustrated. "Were they not coming anymore?" He thought to himself. Or, probably he had been played. Turner knew that his decision to quit was something he should have done a long time ago. But,
"Yeah, I'll do just that." Evans said as he walked into his living room. "Oh no, that is no trouble. I'll check up on it and get back to you. All you have to do is make sure the word doesn't get to them. Since you want it to be a surprise for her, then it's better not to spill, even to anyone close to the both of you." He said. He bent his neck leftward, using it to hold down the phone to his ears so he could pull off his wristwatch. Asides that, he was tired, looking so exhausted that he also began to unbutton his shirt. Soon, the person over the phone, ended the call, and he immediately put his phone down."Ahh," he let out a sigh in relief. "What a night." He commented. Evans had just returned from Ryan's home, together with Turner and Monroe. Ryan who had been burning with rage, asked that they keep Monroe in his home. He had a warehouse where he could keep him hidden until he could think of the perfect punishment. Now that he was home, he had the time and chance to think of e
Ryan walked into his charity home, with his face beaming with contentment and pride. He still couldn't believe what he had been able to achieve so much in a short while. Despite the storms and challenges he went through, he was still able to pull through. That was something one should be proud of. Even if he knew he still had other important things to do before be would quit searching for more, he still felt the need to be proud of himself. Whenever he flashed back through the times he was a poor man, and the torment he received, he kept repeating his vow - the vow he made to deal immensely with anyone who tormented and tortured the poor as long as he was still alive, and could also get wind of the news.He had come to realize that people, especially the rich, saw the poor masses as beggars with an incurable disease, one that could get them infected if they mingled. However, he was glad to have become a proof that nothing lasts for long. "Good morning sir." His staff greeted as the
Smith walked into his office with annoyance. The moment he got in, he banged the door so hard that the hinges would have gotten off and the door would have fallen off too."Who do they think they are to put an invisible man on top list? Do they even know who he is? Have they met him? Do they know how he amassed such a great wealth?" He barked in anger and at the same time tried loosening his tie. He was ultimately frustrated at the turn out of the day's event.If anyone walked into the office at that moment, it was possible that they would literally feel his fury throughout the office. "I worked hard for years! I have done incredulous, and even the terrible ones just so I could maintain my position. But now, it is all about to go down the drain all because of one stupid son of a bitch from the pit of hell. Never! I won't ever allow it." He fumed in anger. After his first meeting with his business partners about Man-R which they seemingly didn't take too serious like he did, Smith de
"Do you really have to dress so whack?" Draco's voice boomed in his head. "Can't you see how you look so ordinary in the mirror?" He questioned again. And Ryan could guess the irritation in his voice. "Oh, I am nothing but an ordinary man just like every other man." Ryan answered as he went on brushing his hair. He wasn't ready to back down on what he had already put on."No, you're not." Draco rejected immediately. "Don't you know who you are? You've now become the first and only billionaire topping the charts. You even beat down your enemies. So, why do you have to portray yourself before them as a commoner?" Ryan, who had moved from his mirror to sit on his bed, began to put on his shoe. He burst into laughter at what Draco had said. "I haven't beat them yet. We still have a few steps to take." Ryan said. "That doesn't matter. You're still at the top." Draco argued. "Oh, Draco please." He said amidst laughter. "I am not going to meet anyone of them for a business meeting. And
She walked into the house, her house help hot on her heels as she brought in the bags of groceries.“You have to marinate the chicken with the new sauce we got today because I want to know whether it’s worth all the hype and the money spent." She told her from the sitting room as she slumped heavily into one of the cushion chairs and discarded her purse beside her. For someone who had only walked up and down different aisles pointing out what she wanted, she was bone tired.“Do not use the cloves in the chicken soup. Let’s try cinnamon instead this time around” She told her, remembering that she wanted to try it out since the chef on the food channel swore that cinnamon was amazing in chicken soup. She didn’t see how, but she was going to try it before discarding it. Even though she was on her way to the kitchen and her voice was lowered, she knew that she could hear her. That was confirmed by her answer.“Okay, Madam Jennifer”She slung her arms over her eyes, hoping to rest them for
As she walked down the path to the restaurant where she was supposed to be meeting Roberts, she saw people steal glances at her before looking away in disgust.However, she did not blame them because she knew that if it were in the past, she would have done the same. Especially when it had to do with watching a tattered-looking lady walk down the road. A lady who only a few months back she used to live the good life.Still on her feet, finding her way to the local restaurant, Jessica looked down at herself. Her shirt had holes in places it had no business having holes in. The black material was so faded and thin that it looked like a strong wind could tear it off her body. Her trousers were muddied at the knees and the ankles with way too many rips to be termed fashionable. And her converses? They were a sight to see.With the way the soles squeaked as she took steps, it was obvious that it had seen better days and it was ready to fall apart at any time.Her hair, her luscious hair w
“Scalpel”Ryan stretched his hand out to the nurse assisting him. She dropped the scalpel in his hand and he made to make an incision on his patient’s thigh. He saw the nurse exchange glances with the other nurse. He knew they were wondering why he was doing that because it was not something they had gone over in the briefing before the surgery. But, he knew what he was doing. Draco was with him, and he had gone over the advantages of performing the operation this way. He had outlined an increased 25% chance in survival with this method than the regular method they expected him to use.“Stitch that up for me, please” he said to the nurse who was still looking at him skeptically. He was beginning to get irritated and possibly uncomfortable at their unpleasing stares. Their jobs was to watch and assist him, not stare.“Run a line for me” he said again to the other nurse who was looking at him wide-eyed. Soon enough, they were done. And as he expected, following Draco’s instructions h