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
That night, Gaston found it hard to sleep. He did not regret punishing his friend, Jurgen. But still it weighed his heart. He knew Jurgen had to redeem his sins. Gaston knew that. “I should not feel guilty. So why am I feeling uneasy?” Gaston said before he looked at the clock on the table. 12 o’clock am. By this time, Gaston was sure that Griffti arrived at the condominium that he will stay at. After all, Griffti cannot stay with the Solice Family even if the mansion is huge. Laying down on the bed, Gaston thought about the secret Griffti shared to him. Griffti asked Gaston two favors. First, help him hide his illness. And second… [“I will inherit the Hamington Group.”] Gaston met a lot of greedy people. “But he doesn’t look greedy,” Gaston said while thinking about the first Grandson of the Chairman. “He is… the same as me,” he added. To protect himself and the people he treasures, Gaston and Griffti both seek power and strength. “The Hamington ownership will be a bloody f