"What? You? Sore loser?" Norton taunted, scoffing. Sasha's eyes were filled with shock, and it was so apparent that she wasn't expecting this. It was something of a big shock.
What the hell would the poor boyfriend and loser be doing in an expensive jewelry shop?
"Good to see you again, Norton," Alaric said, calmly. An expression of surprise surfaced right away on Norton's face.
"What the hell! Look at this poor fellow standing on the same ground as me," Norton jested.
Sasha smiled, and held onto Norton's arm, looking at Alaric, who was keeping his cool, while watching as they made a fool of themselves.
"Well, I'm standing on the same ground as you, as I have always been," Alaric fired back, smirking.
"What? You've never been on the same ground as me, you sore loser. Come on wimp. Well, I guess you're so delusional that you can't face the truth that you're nothing but a pathetic fellow," he cursed.
"Do you know that your presence is downgrading uw? How come we're here with you? This is something so horrible, and I wonder how fate would plan such a meeting. Look at him Sasha, hope you remember this bloke," he taunted Alaric, laughing at him.
Sasha laughed along, and it seemed like they were enjoying it all along. For them, he was still the guy of before, a loser.
"Says a guy who can't afford a piece of jewelry and a purse for his so-called special girlfriend," he said, rolling his eyes at Sasha.
A confused look appeared on their faces, as he sounded so confident. He had never been this confident before in his life, and it just made both Norton and Sasha smirk in awe.
"Well, I would have gotten it if I wanted to, and yeah, how would a wimp like you relate? You aren't rich anyways," Norton said, walking up to him.
"You should know that the man standing before you is a different man. I'm not the man you guys used to know," Alaric said, wanting to convince them.
They wouldn't listen, because they were ignorant. It was better if he wasn't going to show off right here because they were only going to get disgraced.
"You're not a rich person, we both know that. You are just a pathetic guy living in flooding poverty," Norton insulted.
"Well, I guess I am not rich, but I am not a poor fellow like you. Come on, if it is so expensive, you shouldn't have come here with your girlfriend," he teased.
"Well, you know how Sasha is. She has already said it, she's expensive, and she needs someone who is as expensive as she is, so she chose me. Don't dare put yourself in the same line as me, because I'm way out of your league," he said.
"How about we put it to the test? I will be the one who would show everyone here that you're the loser," Alaric proposed, hissing.
Sasha's eyes widened. Her ex-boyfriend must really have the balls to face off with Norton. As usual, he was going to lose, because she knew that Norton was a better person.
"Well, I wouldn't want to waste my time over someone like you. You'd definitely lose, but I don't want to humiliate you here," Norton said, turning to leave, when Alaric grabbed his arm in a retort.
"Come on, Norton. Are you scared? Show the pathetic loser that he's a wuss again. It could be I have nothing on me," he said.
"Sorry little man, but you have to let people who want to patronize get their stuff, not stepping in the way," the saleswoman told Alaric.
He turned to her.
"Pack the stuff. That necklace is mine," he claimed.
Sasha's eyes widened, and Norton's mouth fell open. What the hell was going on?
"What do you mean sir? This necklace costs $650,000."
"Swipe! My card," Alaric commanded.
Sasha tried to hide the shock in her eyes and wanted to make sure that Norton didn't feel inferior.
"Come on. We all know his mind games. Alaric has always pretended to be in our class, and he knows that he never is on our level. It's not just possible," she said.
"Yes, you're right Sasha. Come on, this is becoming too old. You always wanted to mingle with us because you consider yourself a person who could stand on the same ground as us, but we all know that it's never possible. Now you are pretending to be a rich fellow, only then will you end up embarrassed," Norton said, clicking his tongue.
"I know that he couldn't even afford a little gift for me to show you how poor of a person he is. I know he still is that person, and not the person he is claiming to be now," Sasha said, laughing at him.
"I hope that you and your boyfriend are not going to be disgraced today," Alaric mouthed out, trying to keep his cool.
You didn't want to get revenge this way, by publicly humiliating those people who looked down on him, but he wanted to show them what it was like to be in his shoes the time he was.
They should be inferior to him, that was what he wanted.
"What? This poor bloke is going to humiliate us? How much funnier can a joke get?" Sasha jeered.
"I'm sure that it would be a transaction declination anyways. There is no way in the world that he would be able to pay for such expensive items. Don't worry Sasha, I will get it for you. I know it won't work,
"I said to proceed with it," he said, stretching out his hands with his card.
The woman reluctantly took the card, looking at him with shock in her eyes.
He noticed both Sasha and Norton's eyes looking at the card, and the periodic suspense was intense in the shop. They were looking at the process of the transaction, waiting for…
And ding. Transaction successful. A smile crossed Alaric's lips as he turned to look at the disappointed, surprised, and ugly faces of both Nroton and Sasha. She looked so shocked, and Norton himself could not believe it.
Retrieving his card and the package, he winked at the shopkeeper.
"Sorry poor man," he taunted Norton, shaking his head, and hissing at him.
"Wha - what? How is that…?" Norton expressed in shock.
"Well, it seems like you've underrated me, ma'am," he said to the saleswoman whose face was soaked in gloom. Sasha tried to say a word but stuttered upon every attempt.
"Ah yes. I sh- shouldn't have," she stammered. She actually thought Alaric was a poor person, but he just bought the most expensive purse, and a necklace from the store.
Turning around and smiling at them, Alaric found his way to the outside.
"Excuse me," he said, bashing Norton aside with his shoulder as he walked out of the store.
They were never going to see him the same way again.
Sasha couldn't believe her eyes and it seemed like magic as Alaric walked out of the store. Both she and Norton were surprised, and her eyes widened. She felt like she had so much wronged him in the past, and was ready to put everything out. Just yesterday she insulted him and cursed him, choosing someone else over him, but she was feeling the love bloom again. She was finding it in her heart to come closer to him. Alaric made his way out of the store and was about to leave when he felt a pair of hands grabbing onto him. He stopped for a while, before turning around to see who it was. Sasha. She had a remorseful look on her face as if she wasn't happy with herself, and she clung to him tightly. Norton was furious as his girlfriend was going back to her ex. "Sorry, Alaric. I doubted you and insulted you. I don't know why but I was blinded by status and fame, that of Norton. I see what it's like to be really in love. I am so much in love with you Alaric. Please accept me in y
The manager couldn't believe her eyes. This was one of the most expensive things on sale in the big store, and it was actually with Alaric. How the hell in the world was he able to get a hold of this without anyone knowing? Alaric looked shocked by everything that happened, and Sasha, together with her boyfriend Norton began laughing at him."I told you that he's just a thief who doesn't know how to control his appetite for luxury and steals them instead. What do you say about someone who can steal a diamond hairpin? I'm certain that he stole the card he used to pay the bills for the purse and necklace," Norton accused, firing immediately at Alaric. The manager's eyes rolled to the counter, scanning through everything it was that was on it until her eyes caught something. What? The Wright Ring? He had one with him? She was quite aware of how that ring could instill silence and could exert dominance over people. The Wright family was the greatest in the city. "T- that ring?" She s
Alaric walked out of the store after clearing all payments and saw the bemused faces of both Norton and Sasha. Reaching up to them, a smile ran across his face, in retort to their ugly faces. It was obvious that they were surprised. They were the first people to know who he is now, however, little did they know what he was planning to do with them. He was going to make sure that they lost their self-respect and dignity, and he was already building a master plan for it."Come on Sasha. Has it been so boring with your new boyfriend that you can't keep your ugly face off me?" He asked, wanting to taunt her. Her lips fitted into a curl, as she tucked several strands of hair behind her ear. She looked at Norton with a doubtful face. He knew what she meant by that. She was ready to go back to her past lover."You see Norton, this is just…""Don't tell me you want to go back to this loser, Sasha," he bawled. She shook her head."Don't say that! He is not a loser, Norton. I finally reali
"What is wrong with you Natalie? You know that you shouldn't be talking to a guest in such a manner," Kimberly scolded. The look on Natalie's face was baseless. Despite knowing that she hurt his feelings by insulting him, the puzzled look on her face only told that she wasn't an iota concerned. As usual, this was another opportunity to insult him, since that was what everyone always did."Come on Kimberly, you know I'm not lying. I'm telling the truth. Look at this weirdo.""Geez," her friends hissed, and they all smirked, while Kimberly gave them a tough glower."Don't glare at me, Kim. You know that you shouldn't make friends like this. I thought you were supposed to be hanging out with Ace," she said. Alaric turned to Kimberly, with a befuddled look on his face. "Ace?" He asked."Don't mind what she's saying," she defended before I could say another word. He never meant to ask who Ace was, but then, it seemed like he had heard the name before. Maybe he was also the kind of pe
"Come on, Alaric, let's enjoy the party as you said. Why not meet my parents? I'm sure they will like me," Kimberly suggested."I don't think that will be a good idea at all. I'm not sure how your parents will react when they see me, and I know I am not so attractive, so they might have the wrong impression of me.""Don't say that Alaric, my parents are not like that. I'm sure that they will like you. Look, there are so many guests here. Why not mingle with everyone? I can show you to my friends, and some of my relatives," she said, smiling."Can I decline, please? Look, Kimberly, I don't think this would end up well. I don't know why, but I'm having this kind of horrible feeling towards that idea," he said, declining the idea. Alaric rolled his eyes at everyone here. She wasn't in any position to match up to their status. Well, with the way he looked. No one would consider him a gentleman, since he didn't dress elegantly. For him, it wasn't any use showcasing to everyone how influ
Alaric was furious at what happened, and how he was insulted by her family just now, and rushed down the hallway."Alaric, wait. Please don't get mad," Kimberly called, trying to chase after him. He reached near a post and leaned against it, trying to hide himself from the crowd."Alaric calm down. Come on, you shouldn't be doing this," she said, trying to pacify him. "I shouldn't be doing this, you say? I have every right to do this. I have every right to be annoyed because I was insulted for being poor. You are showing me that your parents wouldn't insult me, but I was humiliated because of my mediocre dress. I have every right to be angry," Alaric mouthed out, evidently angry at Kimberly. She sighed. Nothing was justifiable. He was wronged by her parents and family, and was once again insulted and humiliated."I said I'm sorry. I never knew my parents were like this. I never expected him to insult someone in the manner they just did.""An insult is an insult, Kim, and I was i
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