“The prosecution demanded us to cooperate with the investigation. I am afraid to say that we need to halt the Heydiko project, Sir Hopkins.” John Hopkins, the owner of the Hopkins corporation, looked at his secretary. There was a perturbed expression on his face as he listened to the bad news. Not long ago, the J&F company on which the Heydiko Project signed with, was involved in a drug scandal with Senator Frederiko. The senator stands at the opposing party of the President, which made it hard for him to clear his name because the President’s side were determined to reveal his corruption and illegal activities. Of course the Hopkins construction company is innocent. But because they signed a contract with the J&F company, the prosecution wanted to investigate them. John sighed. He could not believe that signing with J&F would cost them a lot. Many will lose their current jobs and Hopkins has to pay for the loss since they need to extend the contracts to other partnered companies.
At the airport the tiles under foot gleamed white and everywhere, people milled around. Several men in black with earpieces on their ears, were seen moving up to the second floor, riding the glass elevator which leads to the upper floor where only VIP’s are allowed. They were on their way to guard and welcome the first grandson of the Chairman. After many years, the grandson of the billionaire will come back home, and therefore, Harold wanted to welcome him in the most extravagant way. From the earpieces on their ears, the guard heard that the plane from New York had landed. They formed in line, not taking their eyes off the automatic glass door. Soon, it opened. Gaston and Griffti exited the glass door together. As they stepped out, loud voices echoed in the space. “Welcome back!” the men in black enthusiastically greeted the three with bows. The two men who are really important in Harold’s life, looked at the men before them. Griftti looked around the airport and breathed the
On the way back to the mansion, Gaston and Griffti rode in a long black limousine. It is a large luxurious chauffeur-driven sedan that has a glass partition separating the driver’s seat from the passenger compartment. They can enjoy the luxury inside the large car but the two of them were all quiet all throughout the ride. Sitting inside the limo, Griffti sat on the left, while Gaston was on the right. They are both tired from the journey. Soon. The limo stopped and the door opened. Griffti opened his eyes. Gaston sat straight. They hopped out of the car and walked inside the mansion. Maids, who were excited to see Griffti , lined up and bowed their heads as the walk inside. No one among the servants cared about Gaston, who they considered as the little dog in the house. And so when the two men entered, all girls only took a peek to the handsome guy with Greek God like features. Griffti’s gray eyes are sharp and cold, as if he’s a prince from the Northern region. He has a majesti
Sonny and Victoria were aware that their relationship with the kid aren’t in good shape. They are like ice and fire, oil and water, or cola and mint candy. But if Griffti will show hatred towards his own grandpa, that is another case. However, the old man clearly understood why Griffti behaved like this. Still, he had hoped before that Griffti decided to come back because his health improved and that he’s confident to face them. But it seems it was not the case. Stunned, Gaston looked at Gaston’s trembling hands behind his back. He thought before that Griffti only acts like this whenever he sees something he hates. But it is impossible that Griffti despises his own grandpa. Unfortunately, Divine also noticed her cousin’s trembling hands. She thinks it’s weird for Griffti to act like this in front of their loving grandpa. Griffti looked down and gulped. When his lips opened, a murmur slipped from his mouth. “Grandpa. Can I use the comfort room?” Even before hearing Harold’s answe
The reason why the first Grandson could not go home is because he despises the Solice family a lot. However, after seeing his reaction, Gaston knew that this is not just a simple loath. ‘It seems he’s suffering against his own will,’ Gaston thought before he looked at the man sitting beside him on the same bench. When Griffti calmed down, the two of them went to the mansion’s back garden and stayed under the shade for a long time. This is the place where Gaston always visited when he was a kid. He suffered a lot of physical and verbal abuse from the Solice family without Harold knowing. When he was having a hard time, Gaston would come to this place. He secretly cried while telling himself that everything will be fine. ‘I don’t know why I brought him here. But he really looks like he was about to faint,’ Gaston said in his head. Gaston glanced again at the man who’s staring at the air between space. “I have a disease.” Suddenly, Griffti spoke in a stern manner. Gaston straighten
“They said…” Griffti spoke before he bowed his head. Above his lap, his hands clenched in accusatory fists. Gaston stared at his fists and back to his face which filled with loath. “They are happy that my dad died. Because they can inherit the corporation if he’s gone.” Gaston felt layers of unsettling emotion, a great sense of weariness swept over him sucking his energy with it. He gritted his teeth as he looked at the man who tried his best to speak with a thickened voice and grimace on his face. Gaston ached with sympathy. He experienced death and getting stabbed behind the back. He was abused since young kid but there were people like Harold who stayed by his side. But what about the young boy like Griffti? Just how much painful it was for a young kid to lose his father and hear people cheering over his death? ‘He must be living in fear all of his years alone,’ Gaston thought. Now he can understand why Griffti could not go back home. The sympathy turned into fury. Gasto
Jurgen only had a few days left before the loan shark would find him. If he failed to pay them before the due date, then he might die! ‘I used every single penny with me. I need help or else I will stay outside and live like a beggar!’ Jurgen shouted inside his head. He was mad at Gaston for kicking him out of the mansion. But he was so desperate to survive. So, even if he had to kneel down and throw his pride away, Jurgen will. After waiting outside the gate, Jurgen saw Gaston walking towards his side. A wide smile formed in his lips. ‘I knew it. He cannot tolerate ignoring me!’ Jurgen thought. “Gaston!” He called, holding the gate which separates the two of them. Wearing a nonchalant expression, Gaston stood near the gate and looked at the man he used to consider as his best friend. “Thank goodness, you arrived. I heard you came back from New York,” Jurgen said. Gaston did not reply and only looked at him. Jurgen has dull sunken cheeks and red spots on either side. He was d
The members of Solice family were seated together inside Sonny’s office in the mansion. They gathered here after meeting Griffti, who returned home after a long time. “Why did you take Griffti’s side, Divine?” Victoria asked her daughter. Divine crossed her legs and crossed her arms as she smiled at her parents. Then she answered, “Why not? Gaston made an effort to bring a family member. That is my way of thanking Gaston’s hardwork.” “Huh,” Jules suddenly laughed. He mockingly stared at his sister and said, “It’s not been that long since Gaston followed you like a dog. But now, I saw the opposite. Sister, you look like an owner chasing after the dog. It is funny how the owner wags its tail in front of her pet.” Divine’s arrogant eyes shot straight to his brother. She sneered at him first, then replied, “As far as I can remember, you are still under provision, right Jules?” The smile on Juel’s lips vanished. “Why don’t you act as if you are not here? Or else, I’ll drag you inside
January 3, 2024. The World Health Organization declared that the Covid-19 pandemic, who claimed millions of lives over the past year, is no longer a global health emergency. Thanks to Dr. Yuhana’s research and the cure that Hamington and Hopkin’s Medical Research Corporation revealed. “Dr. Yuhana is there!” “Quick!” When Yuhana walked out of the Medical Research building, many reporters waited for her outside. They were all eager to get an interview to the doctor who invented the medicine that saved millions of people around the glove. Wearing her white doctor’s gown, Yuhana looked at the reporters, which were blocked but the Corporation’s guards. “Dr. Yuhana! How did you come up with the medicine?” “It is true that you and the two corporation foresaw the virus and created the cure before it appeared?” “You created the medicine against a deadly virus within a year! Any thoughts?” “Dr. Yuhana, please answer the question?!” Smiling, Yuhana opened her lips, and everyone shut th
A deadly virus from an animal affected of SARS and MERS will kill million of people starting from December of 2022. Dr. Yuhan, who heard it, could hardly believe what she just heard. “He’s insane. It is impossible to guess a virus that hasn’t arrived yet,” she mumbled before she heard a kid groaning in pain. Yuhan quickly moved up and examined the kid. "Tumbo lako vipi?" (How's your stomach?) she asked to a kid who showed symptoms of the Waterborne disease. "Inauma," (It hurts) he said while pressing his stomach. The only treatment for this is drinking plenty of safe water, rest, and take over-the-counter diarrheal medication. But... "Una maji, daktari?" (do you have some water, doctor?) he asked with teary eyes. ‘What should I do? I didn't get any today,’ Yuhana worried. "Where should I get some water?" she murmured as she tied her hair up. "Excuse me," a voice called her. When she tilted his head, she saw Gaston. "Do you need some help?" Since the day Gaston came there,
With approximately 30.37 million km2 area, Gaston arrived at the second largest continent in the world – Africa. Gaston saw the breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural diversity, and wildlife safaris. Although he was amazed at the country’s beauty, he was aware that he didn’t come here just to take a vacation. Upon his research, Dr. Yuhan was sent to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Maneima to do a research about the waterborne disease around the town. Enduring the very hot weather, Gaston went to the Maneima to find the doctor. He didn’t take his guards with him, as he doesn’t want to appear like a super rich person. Instead, he only too Secretary Lanceil with him. “Are we there yet?” Secretary Lanceil asked to Gaston. Gaston looked back and saw his secretary catching his breath. He wanted to laugh at him. “That’s why I told you that you didn’t need to come with me,” Gaston said while walking. “How can I do that, Sir? You are my boss,” Lanceil answered. Not long after
By 31 December 2022, the World Health Organization will inform the world about the cases of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Province of China. It will be the start of the pandemic virus named Covid-19. Gaston cannot stop a virus from spreading. But he found out a way to minimize the casualties it would result. And also, things to do to maintain the economy growth of the world. That was the reason why he offered Griffti to run a huge Medical project with him before November ends. ‘With Hamington’s construction’s ability, it is possible,’ Griffti thought. “But I don’t know why he suddenly thought of that,” he added. Gaston helped him and the Hopkins to grow because he saw the future six months before he died in the past. But now, Gaston has no idea about what will happen in the next months and years. “Gaston is crazy,” Edgar said. Sitting inside the Hour Investment Company, which became their hangout place, Griffti looked at Edgar. “Did Gaston come to you and ask you to do things al
November of 2022.Gaston came back to the present.The $30 million Gideon watch that he bought from Switzerland vanished into thin air. But Gaston didn’t regret anything. Traveling in the future was worth it.Gaston and Jane went back to the country. And once they were back, Jane went to visit Gaston’s father, John.“How was your trip to Switzerland?” John asked to Jane.Jane fidgeted her fingers above her lap. She and Gaston hadn’t told John that they are not in a relationship.“Did Gaston confess to you?” John teased the lady.Jane’s face reddened, and it was enough for John to figure out what happened.“So, are you two dating?” he asked.Jane’s mouth opened and closed several times. She couldn’t say the truth, or lie in front of Gaston’s father.John laughed at Jane’s reaction. He understood that Jane wanted Gaston to tell this to John, and therefore he stopped teasing the lady.“Don’t worry. I will wait for Gaston to tell me everything.”“T-Thank you, Uncle,” Jane said.“Don’t nee
Griffti, the Chairman of the Hamington Corporation, was working alone in his office. Even though years passed by, he was still having a hard time defeating his disease. Especially after his grandfather died in the hands of his cousin, Divine. ‘Will there be a day when I will feel peace?’ Griffti asked that to himself. Knock knock. He looked at the door of his office. “Sir, it’s me,” his secretary announced. “Come in.” The secretary came in, but he stopped and stood from a great distance. Serving Griffti, the secretary knew that his boss hates close contact. Or else, his panic disorder will attack. “Chairman, I need to report something.” “Tell me.” “You received mail.” “You could have just sent it to my email account.” “N-No. The mail was a real letter.” “Real letter?” “Yes. The man said that I should deliver this directly to you.” Frowning, Griffti responded, “Throw it away. You should be careful and stop receiving suspicious thing from a random stranger.” “Sir, the m
Gaston and Edgar hung out at the rooftop of the apartment building where Edgar was living.Looking at the bright City, they drink beer together.“It’s fortunate that my father didn’t take you to prison,” Gaston said to Edgar.Edgar glared at him.“I thought I am going to die while his guards were chasing after me. Be thankful that you are my friend.”“Yes. Thank you so much, Edgar.”“Huh! As long as you know.”The two of them took sips on their beers.“So, what is your plan now? You talked to Jurgen and stopped his death. But you still have one day left. Do you have another plan?”‘If I will go back to the present, I might as well learn more things in this time that will help me,’ Gaston thought.“Edgar, you still following the economic reports around the world, right?”“Of course! Even if I am living like this, I am still hoping that someday, I would be given a chance to start a business again. I have a lot of ideas, especially after the pandemic.”“Then, can you tell me everything t
“That’s right. I am the friend who died for you, Jurgen.” What did Jurgen feel when he saw his best friend? Remorse. Guilt. Happiness. “You’re alive. You are… alive.” Crying, Jurgen went close to Gaston. He held his shoulder, as he wanted to make sure that this is not an illusion which he usually saw every day. “I am so happy. So happy!” Jurgen cried out loud. His knees gave in, and he knelt on the ground, lowering his head. When Gaston saw it, he felt the pain inside his chest. Gideon was right. Jurgen regretted everything and he was willing to end his life for Gaston. “Sorry, Gaston. Please, forgive me,” Jurgen cried, kissing the floor. Gaston only looked down at him. “I was wrong. I gave up our friendship just for my greed. I… I deserve to die, Gaston.” Gaston knew Jurgen was serious because he did end his life just to turn back time. “I thought that if I have your life, if I became rich, and if I got Divine, I will be happy,” Jurgen added. “But no. Ever since you d
Edgar had no choice but to listen to Gaston’s story.Of course, he could hardly believe that a dead person came back alive.But Gaston knew one way to convince him.“So, you mean, in another world, another time, the two of us succeeded in launching the Protix Hoverbike?” Edgar asked in disbelief.Gaston nodded his head.Although it was unbelievable, the news made Edgar so happy.“That was… awesome,” Edgar uttered, and he burst out crying. “I was miserable for years after my wife abandoned me and sold my invention to another company. I spent years in jail, and now, I am living so hard.”Gaston stared at his friend and mourned his grievance.“Actually, I still could not believe that you are Gaston and you traveled from another time. But hearing this made me so fucking happy.”A smile spread on Gaston’s lips. Even the other time, Edgar believed him although he could not understand all of Gaston’s words.“Then, I have a question,” Edgar said. “If everything you said is true, why did you