Realising he hadn't answered Raul, he turned from the window and faced Raul"We would do it, but at least not yet. I'll have a word with my grandfather concerning that" Raul nodded his head, replying"Your wish is my command Sir." opening his eyes in shock, he opened the compartment between them in the car, and rifled through it, bringing out a packaged box. Smiling, he stretched the box towards Adam and nudged his head for Adam to take it. "I almost forgot Young Master, and I'm sorry about that. Your grandfather said to give you this, it's a phone. He didn't like that you had to use someone else's phone to make a call, and I'm quite sure he wouldn't like to know that you were embarrassed by the same person. He would like for you to start using this immediately, all the numbers you'd need are right in there, including mine and his Sir" Adam was yet to take the package off his hands, Raul smiled yet again and nodded his head, indicating for him to take it. "It's yours Young Master, e
Raul furrowed his eyebrows, creasing them together, a puzzled look passing his face"Am I permitted to ask why Young Master?"Adam nodded his head as reply, sighing out loud he responded "I'd like to go see my parents, they do not know I've been released, and no Raul you cannot come along, I'll be going myself. I need to tell them of my new status in person. Seeing you, will most likely make them overly curious. I want their minds at peace.""I understand Young Master, but then how would you get back when you're done from there? Your grandfather doesn't want you entering any other cab anymore.""I'll let you know once I'm done there, Raul." Adam smiled and leaned his head backwards on the car. Facing the driver, he called out to him"When you take the next left turns, please stop. I'll be coming down there""Yes Sir. Alright Sir" the driver hastily replied Raul brought out his phone and texted Adam's grandfather to let him know of the change in plans, his phone chimed with a respon
Without hesitating, he knocked on the chipped door as he awaited a response. Not hearing anything, he knocked once again, a bit louder this time around. He awaited albeit patiently as he began to hear the shuffling of footsteps from the house, and couldn't help the smile that appeared on his face in anticipation of seeing either his parents or siblings whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Keys turned in the keyhole, and Adam impatiently shifted from foot to foot, after what seemed like years, though it was a few minutes the door opened and Adam sighed in relief and utter pain at the sight of his mother, at a hair breath, he flung the hat away and gazed at his mother with eyes of sadness and happiness. She had gotten a lot older from the last time he had seen her, her hair had more streaks of grey in it and was thinning out, she looked more frail and her eyes looked sunken in, with a large amount of wrinkles on her face, he couldn't believe it was his mother before him. His heart
"Father, it's me. I'm sorry Father, I'm so sorry for the pain my absence must have caused. It's truly me Father, I've been released and I'm never going back to that dungeon" In between tears, Adam replied to his father, his tears flowing down to the feet of Hector. "It's really our son Hector, it's Adam in the flesh. Your eye isn't playing tricks on you, our Adam is back." Julia amidst her tears informed a still shocked Hector. Tears welled up in Hector's eyes at the words of his wife and the sight before him, his eyes not leaving the bent form of his son on the ground. Hector bent forward, his thin arms around his son as he enveloped him in a hug, giving way to the sob that threatened to leave his chest. "My son, my son, my son is back" Hector continuously cried out. Julia on seeing both her husband and child enveloped in a bittersweet hug, moved closer and cushioned herself between them, crying in relief at the reunion taking place. Adam cleared his throat, as he looked at both
Both mother and son stared at each other, one with a questioning look, and the other with a smile as he stretched his hands. Knowing how determined his mother could be, he dragged her closer with his other hand. "Mama, I'll tell you everything soon, just know that this money was obtained legally and lawfully. I wouldn't do anything that would jeopardise my freedom. Something I've yearned for years after being wrongly incarcerated, trust me Mama" Adam told his mother reassuringly, his eyes shone bright and crinkled at the corner. He more than understood her fears, and so he wasn't offended, it was no news that he had been poor before leaving for prison, and his account barred. Julia stared at her son, although she knew she'd raised a good man, she was still curious as to the origin of the money. "That money in your hand can buy us foodstuffs that'll last more than six months Adam! I hope you realise this, and understand my fears and inhibitions. In all my life, I've been yet to see s
Adam stared intensely at his father, crossing and uncrossing his legs, as he tried to avoid the temptation of pacing the worn floor, waiting in anticipation for his father to mention the person, he could hardly sit still. One thing was certain, he was going to deal with the person at the right time, not sparing them at all. Hector took a little while to respond, as though he was scared to speak. Dutifully, Adam gently touched his hands, his face hardened at the fear in his father's countenance, he clenched his fist in anger, trying to assuage his father's fears, he calmly said, "Father, you have nothing to be worried about. No harm will come near you Father.""How can you say that!? We have nothing, we are nobody, how can we not worry and be scared of those capable of doing evil." Hector paused, sighing, he continued on, his tone a whisper this time "How can I not worry, when the very person who sent you to prison, is the same one who had me beat up""I was attacked a few months ag
Adam flinched, his hands leaving his father's warm hands, as he stared into space. Although his father's voice had been low, he heard clearly "Willliaamms? William Bates did this?" he quietly asked no one in particular. Williams wasn't entirely surprised, he knew the kind of dirty and tricky person Williams was, but whatever hostility there was, was between them both, he didn't think it extended to his family. "He will pay!" fist once again clenched, teeth grating, and veins bulging Adam declared. Hector cleared his throat, turning himself in his seat to face a standing Adam who currently had his back turned on him, Adam didn't want his father seeing his anger and hurt. "Not only Williams my son, Madame Cecil as well I overheard her voice on the phone. The guy had put the phone on speaker causing me to hear the conversation, it was as if they wanted me to hear it all" As his father spoke, his words sent chills down Adam's spine To hurt him was one thing, to hurt and humiliat
At the question, Adam smiled to himself, he liked Raul; he was efficient"I'm glad you called, and I'm also glad you asked that. There is something I'd like you to do. I would like a good and furnished house for my parents, bought in their name. How soon can I get that?""Just say the word, give the go-ahead Sir, and it is done."Adam visibly inhaled and exhaled at that proclamation, the power money wielded was indeed something. "Take this as my go-ahead then Raul"Over the phone, Adam could hear Raul chuckle lightly "Got it, Young Master, do you have any preference or area in mind, what sort of house would you like it to be?"Adam hadn't thought of that, but one thing was certain he wanted an area that was way above Hillsbury"They are a little old, and my father currently can't walk well, and so…" "I'm sorry to hear that Sir" Raul cut in, and Adam nodded his head in gratitude, remembering Raul couldn't see him over the phone, he mumbled"Thank you Raul" and continued "So I don't t