"Funny? You think that's funny?" Grandfather asked, his face a deep frown that cut downwards through the fine lines that decorated his face. "There is nothing funny about what happened to you. You weren't supposed to go through all that and I feel sad about it. I'm really sorry. I still don't understand why your father never told me about you and your mother. I would have reached out, but all that doesn't matter anymore now, does it?""I guess it doesn't matter anymore. I just hope whatever reasons dad had for hiding us were actually reasonable. You had to see how wretched I looked, how unkempt I was. It was really hard with a father, but it became worse with mother gone as well." For Robert, this was some kind of therapy. He had never really opened up to anybody about it, so it created pent up anger and pain whenever something made him remember. But here he was, saying it out freely without any restrictions or concern. Something he never knew he needed. "Losing mother was hard, worse
Robert signalled at Raymond, who was standing my the door for him to call the waiter."Waiter!" Raymond called out rather authoritatively, resting his weight against a near table. She rushed in at once. Her blonde hair elegantly dangling around her shoulders. She was rather clumsy for a waitress, or maybe the sight of a fine man such as Robert made her weak in the knees. "Can I have the bill?" Robert asked calmly, his nice dentition on display, giving him an irresistible charm. She nodded quickly, as if nervous before mouthing the word "okay." She went in and came back out after a few minutes with a small piece of paper in her hand. She handed it to Robert, her hands almost trembling as she smiled sheepishly."Umm, okay. Here you go." Robert said, giving her a wad of cash."This is too much sir. It's way past your bill." She finally spoke out for the first time, obviously surprised by the amount of money Robert had given her."A tip for your services. Thank you." Robert replied, imm
As soon as he got home, he went up to his Grandfather's room, presenting the suit he had gotten him."Look what I got for you, grandfather. It sure would looked nice and I'm hoping it's just your size." Robert felt good, not just good but very happy."I already have a ton of suits, my child. I could have just used one of them for the event. You didn't have to. All that money was for you to get yourself things, not me." Jude was smiling, his wrinkles looked just perfect on his old cheeks."Well, I insist, grandfather. It's a new dawn for us all, so you more than certainly deserve a new suit." Jude laughed at his enthusiasm."Okay, my child. It's really nice though. I like it. Thank you.""Well, I'm super glad you like it. I'll have the maids bring you some food. I'll be in my room."Hailey sent some samples not long after and Robert was duly impressed. Although he needed something classier. He sent her the money and the preparations fully kick-started. Robert felt extremely anxious. Th
It was already dark when they arrived at the venue. From the outside, lights illuminated the walkway. A red carpet laid in the middle of the ha, from the entrance to the stage. The place looked even more magnificent at night, beaming with light and reeking of expensive class. The whole scenery was exceptionally beautiful."Told you Hailey was good, didn't I?" Jude asked, equally admiring the whole setting."Yes, she is. She really is." Robert confirmed. The guests weren't there yet, so it was a perfect time for Robert to go in without being seen before his unveiling. He stayed backstage in a nice room, with his grandfather, eagerly waiting for the event to start. Not long after, the music came on and Jude had to leave the room to go welcome his guests. He stood by the entrance, welcoming each guest that was in attendance, with Raymond by his side. Everyone were wowed by the decorations, as they were all heard murmuring about how beautiful it looked.Soon, all the chairs were filled an
Her eyes widened, pain and displeasure staining her expensive make up as she looked back at all the people clapping, then to her parents. Her father and mother were still clapping and even with the smiles on their face which were obviously forced, one could still see the pain written underneath it. She stood still for some seconds as though she had seen an anomaly or a ghost. "What have I done to myself?" She asked almost aloud, just a bit beneath her breath.Flashbacks of all the times she had mistreated him flood her mind, waging war against it as she lowered herself in to seat. It felt like she was drowning in the applause of the crowd but could not be helped out. Michael, her lover stood right beside her in shock. He had been annoyed that Raymond didn't call his name during the recognition of guests but all he felt at this point was stupidity. For a moment, he regretted his rude and wicked character but brushed it off few seconds later."What are you doing, babe? Roberts being a W
Michael was stunned. He said nothing as Sophia want on with her talks on how Robert was now technically richer and certainly more influencial than he was. Be felt overthrown and seemingly unimportant. Whatever Sophia was saying, he definitely did not want to hear it anymore. It made him sick to the stomach and filled his heart with rage. Perhaps for the first time, he felt below, like a person of lower class and standard."Just shut up, Sophia. You don't even know what you're saying." He snapped at her, as if he had had enough of her rants already."What do you mean by that? Asking me to shut up now?" Her voice was now louder than before, obviously because she, too was getting angry but good enough, the music was a perfect cover for whatever they had going on."Yes. Shut up!" He said again, this time more aggressively as he hit his foot against the floor. He glared at her, meeting the eyes of her bewildered parents. He ignored them, straightening up immediately on his seat."When will
In the room backstage, Robert sat smiling nervously as he thought about how the revelation had gone. That wasn't so bad, he thought, still smiling. His grandfather had gone into the audience after hir reveal, perhaps to mingle with one or two people and tell them what an amazing man Robert was. Today, he didn't exactly need Raymond or Robert to help him because he had a walking stick which helped him balance perfectly.Raymond went back on stage to continue his anchoring job which he was doing quite perfectly. "Good evening again, people. It has been brought to my notice that The Noels are here as well. I hadn't acknowledged them earlier, so please put your hand together and welcome Me and Mrs Noel." As applause filled the air, Michael sighed. Turning back, he could see his parents waving at the crowd. He has thought they wouldn't come because he didn't want them to but there were here anyways. He felt annoyed that he wasn't recognized along with them. But there wasn't really a thing
One thing about Robert was that he was determined. A very goal oriented person. His grandfather was extremely glad about that, being that he wasn't raised by him but he still had the mentality."Of course, I know you won't. I trust you." Jude said, his smiles illuminating his face and highlighting his wrinkled skin. "So the banquet is almost starting, you should come out now.""Banquet? What happens at a banquet?" He asked as he had never been to one." Well, a formal occasion where people talk over drinks and maybe food. The entertainers won't be part of it, I'm already assuming they are all gone." Robert explained calmly."Okay, do we have to go right now?" Robert asked, dusting his suit."Yes, my child. You will need this too." He immediately handed Robert the ring that had fallen off him during the situation at the precinct. Robert put on the ring and smiled as memories of how he got to where he was flashed in his mind. " And get ready for that speech." Jude chuckled as he walked