Several guests were handing a bunch of gifts to Kimberly, and she received them with perfect enthusiasm. Mr. Tate took the mic and called for the attention of everyone. Alaric folded his arms and watched as Kim's father would speak, with anticipation so obvious on his face."Good day everyone. I thank you for being a part of this wonderful celebration of my daughter's birthday. It's a great pleasure, and I want to give her the best gift of her life. Here, take them, these are the keys of a brand new Ford Gt Supercar," Mr. Tate said. Kimberly was shocked, and her eyes wide open. She thanked her father and hugged him."This must be his very best, huh?" Alaric scoffed in his mind. Kim's mother, Mrs. Humphrey, gifted her a new gold-plated phone, and a custom VR to match. Alaric snapped his fingers for the surprise. Two men pushed the trolley to the center of where they were gathered. "Good day ma'am, this is for you. A gift for you," one of the men said, as Alaric had commanded.
Alaric awoke to the sound of his alarm and groaned. His mouth hurt from the fight last night, and he didn't quite remember how it happened. Immediately, he took up his phone, and his eyes grew wide. His father had sent him the address of his new house, and he was excited about it. Quickly, he got dressed to go to his new home. Having just a pair of jeans in his wardrobe, he picked one of those and slid it on, with a white shirt. He left his house with high hopes. Stopping a cab, he showed the address to the driver, who didn't recognize it but took him to the nearest stop."Thanks," Alaric said, as he pulled out a $50 bill and paid the driver. He didn't know where to go, and it was as if he was in a different world. The places seemed so unfamiliar, and all he could see were mountainous houses. He decided to call his dad."Dad, I'm at the nearest stop to the address. Where do I go? Everywhere seems so bizarre," he said."Don't worry Alaric, they are coming for you very soon.""Wh
Alaric couldn't believe his eyes at what he saw. It was kind of untrue for her to live in this apartment all alone, but it was more suspicious that she was called Miss. He expected it to be his mother. She was a young lady, probably around his age or a few years older than him. Her curly blonde hair ran down her shoulders, and she wore a nice outfit, probably made by a designer He knew exactly who she was, but he dared to ask."Who are you?" He mouthed out the question, looking at her with unsure eyes. A smile ran across her lips, and she shook her head."I thought you should have known me by now," she said with a soft and calm tone, betoning her melancholic nature."I don't know you. If I did, I wouldn't have asked you about your identity.""You are finally here, which means that you can get everything you want. Make yourself at home, because this is definitely your home," she said, ignoring his question. He didn't want to let it slide."I don't know you, and I don't know wha
"Is there anything wrong? Why don't you want your luggage brought over here?" His sister asked him."Well, uh, I think everything is happening so quickly, and I never expected it," he said, grinning it off."All right, young master. If you already approve of it, I will order for your luggage to be brought over here.""Okay. 52, Corton Street, along Horvmont Road.""Expect your luggage soon, sir," the man said. He turned around to leave, but Alaric stopped him."You said your name was Daniel right?""Yes sir. I am Daniel, and if you may ask, I am Miss Caroline's personal assistant and merc," he said. Alaric turned to Caroline. "Yes, he is," she confirmed."Thanks, Daniel. I really appreciate your help. Without the warm approach you used towards me, I would have lost seeing a family member today," he said."Don't mention it, young master," Daniel said. "I shall leave now." He turned around and left. Alaric sighed. "So, sis, what's next?" He asked Caroline."I think you will have to
They drove all the way to the Villa. The convoy attracted public eyes, and Alaric could witness it from inside the car. It was the first time in his life he felt like he was on top of the world."How long is it going to take?" He asked Steve, who was seated in the passenger's."It's a long drive, Master. It will take about an hour before we reach. The Villa is very far away," he explained. Why build a mansion, and a Villa? Alaric asked himself questions to which he didn't have an answer. It was a long drive. An hour in the car was making him feel a little bit sick, and the anxiety running through him made it worse. He now wanted to see his family so badly. He wanted to see what they were like and wanted the wait to be over so quickly. The car halted, as other cars on the lane did too."We have arrived," Steve said. Alaric felt his stomach drop. Suddenly, he was feeling nauseous. Maybe it was too much of a bundle of joy, that it made his stomach jitter. Steve stepped out of th
"It happened when you were five years old. A very bad situation came up and I had to abandon you. I felt like my life was going to be over, and I considered you a burden," his mother, Mrs. Wright explained to him, in hot tears. "You had to leave me back then, right?" He asked his mother. "I'm sorry son. It is a big pity to admit it, but I had to leave you back then. It was for my betterment. I felt like being with you would cause danger to both myself and our family, and I prioritized that. I didn't want our family to fall apart, and I had to lose you in the process," she explained, weeping bitterly. Tears in Alaric's eyes spilled on the ground, forcing their way out when he tried to choke them back and keep them in. "I'm so sorry I was a disaster to you, Mom. I regret everything, and I know that you did it for the betterment of our family." "No dear, you shouldn't be sorry for anything. Never regret why you were born to us, because you are a meaningful addition to our lives. You
"You can all be on your feet," Alaric commanded, and the men instantly stood up."From now on, Caroline's guards will not be the ones protecting you. You will have your own security all by yourself, and he will be the general commander of them all.""But Mom…" he paused, unsure of how it would sound. "Do I really need all these guards?" He asked her. There was a surprised look on Caroline's face, as well as Steve's and Daniel's."What do you mean by that, Son? You will be the CEO of the Wright Empire. You definitely need guards. You should know that this is the biggest Empire in all of Sacramento," his mother said, astonished."I'm not sure I need them. I don't also want to be in a corporate dress or the time, or having my face appear on the papers," he said."Why is that, son? It is almost inevitable, and more difficult since you will be the face of our entire firms and industries. You will carry the entire company on your back, and be responsible for the empire. It is nearly imposs
Strong rays of light hit Alaric's eyes, and he was forced to flutter them open. As soon as he saw daylight, he smiled. One thought came to his mind. Today was D-Day. The day he would finally ascend his throne. As if it was a year away from yesterday, he had waited so long for this moment. He picked up his phone. There was a message from Steve already, which read: 'Good morning young master. Still asleep? There's an important event today, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss it because you're the spotlight.' It was a big mistake giving his PA his private number. He groaned. He made sure to prepare quickly and stumbled across several pairs of suits. He didn't know which one to go for, but then, he made his choice. He wore a blue suit, with a tie hanging around his neck, giving him a smart and corporate look. Wearing his sapphire studded wristwatch, it matched his outfit and wore nice shades to match. He walked out of the room. The first thing he saw was his personal assist