Chapter Three: Life Has Been Unfair
Seconds turned into minutes as minutes turned into hours . Nicolas could not keep count of the time as he laid on the cold hard floor wailing silently in pain .He was left alone with no help nor any form of first aid item . Clinton made sure to instruct his guards to carry the first aid kit .Leaving him in pain with no aid at his disposal . After a long while Nicolas woke up embraced by the darkness. Although his eyes were wide open he still couldn’t see a thing . It was at that very moment that Nicolas understood the situation he is in .He realized that Clara betrayed and humiliated him .His whole world felt like it was crumbling around him.He had always trusted Clara , and had always believed they were meant to be together. But now, he felt betrayed, angry, and alone. And worst of all, he felt like a fool. How could he have been so blind? How could he have missed the signs?She cheated on him because he did not have money . This is the same reason why his biological mother left his father twenty years ago.Will history continue to repeat itself he thought.The world really revolves around the rich . This is undoubtedly the second worst day of his life .The pain he felt is family with the one he felt the day his mother left him with his abusive father .He could remember her saying she will leave him with the devil after all he is the devil’s son .Indeed Nicolas' father was the devil in human form who finds pleasure in people's pain and suffering, his wife and son not an exception .He was known to show no mercy to anyone, not even his own family . A man with a heart full of evil .Nicolas was only five years old when his mother left him , leaving him to be raised by his father, a stern and unyielding man who cared little for his son's feelings. As Nicolas grew up, he was subjected to his father's constant criticism and emotional and physical abuse . No matter how hard he tried, he could never seem to please his father or earn his love.His father would often beat him for the slightest infraction, leaving Nicolas feeling scared and alone. In time, Nicolas learned to keep his head down and avoid his father as much as possible, spending his days lost in books or wandering the streets alone.Nicolas’ father was a strict disciplinarian who believed that technology, friends, and any sort of indulgence were nothing but distractions from his son's life . He forbade Nicolas from owning a television, a radio, or even a mobile phone. He also discouraged Marcus from spending time with other children, and wouldn't allow him to have sleepovers or attend birthday parties.Even sweets were off the table, as his father believed they would only serve to spoil his son. In time, Nicolas began to feel isolated and lonely, with little to look forward to in his life besides house chores and the occasional book.Nicolas doesn't seem to understand while he has to be the one suffering this way .Since his childhood he has known nothing but pain , betrayal and suffering. He can’t help but notice how life has been unfair to him .He doesn’t deserve this . As this thought rang through him Nicolas made a decision to end his life .Wincing in pain he was able to get up from the floor and headed for the exit door with one thought in his mind to end his life .Nicolas decided to choose the perfect spot to end his life that is the lake located at the out risk of the city . It is the only place he has truly been happy . With a lot of groaning and pain he dragged himself all the way to the lake not minding the torture he is giving himself . After all, it will all be over soon . He will wipe his existence from this world. Soon after some minutes he arrived at the lake side .As Nicolas sat by the lake, he remembered the last time he had been truly happy. It was the summer before his mother left him with his that for another man and they had spent the day playing by the water. He remembered how the sun had reflected off the surface of the lake, and how his mother had laughed as they splashed each other.He thought of the years that had passed since then, and of all the sadness and loneliness that had come to define his life. But then, he thought of another day by the lake, the day he had met his fiancée.He also met Clara at this very same lake . She was humming the melody of a very old country song . Oh how she looked like and angel that very day .At first, the memories of his mother and fiancée had been comforting to Nicolas But then, a darker thought crept into his mind: the memory of his fiancée's betrayal. It was like a punch to the gut, and he felt his mood darken as the memories of happier times were replaced by feelings of anger and sadness.His fiancée had betrayed him in the worst possible way, and the wound was still raw. As he sat by the lake, the pain and anger threatened to overwhelm him.As Nicolas walked to the edge of the lake, he was overcome with despair. He felt like he had nothing left to live for, and that ending his life was the only way to escape the pain and heartbreak he felt.But just as he was about to take the plunge, he heard a voice behind him. "Stop! don't , don't do this!" It was a man voice , and sounded genuinely authoritative So, when Nicolas turned around, it wasn't just any man behind him - it was a man in a police uniform. The officer looked at Marcus with a stern expression and said, "Sir, you can't do this. You have so much to live for, and there are people who care about you." Marcus was shocked to hear these words, and he felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe the officer was right. Maybe he did have something to live for. But the next words he heard shocked himChapter Four: Arrested “You are under arrest “As Nicolas stood there, staring at the officer in disbelief, the officer repeated his words , "Sir, I'm going to have to place you under arrest. You've attempted to commit suicide, in addition to the charges pressed against you by Mr Clinton .I'm taking you to the station."“What other charges are you talking about? I have done nothing to Mr Clinton . He is the one who has wronged me in various ways . “You have been charged for keeping a lady name Miss Clara in your apartment against her will with the threats of terminating her widowed mother’s life who was found dead this morning .This is a case of an act of kidnapping and murder and also with a case of creating a violent fight towards Mr Clinton and three others .” Nicolas couldn’t believe his ears . Is this all true .How can his life turn into a mess with less than twenty four hours ? In a daze, Nicolas allowed the officer to handcuff him and place him in the back of the squad car
Chapter Five : Sentence And New Form Of Friendship Nicolas’ heart sank as he listened to the witness testify. The witness was a neighbor who had seen him at the scene on the night of the Clinton and Clara humiliated him . The prosecutor grilled the witness, trying to make it seem like Nicolas was the only possible suspect. The defense lawyer did his best to cast doubt on the witness's testimony, but it didn't seem to be working.Nicolas felt like the whole world was against him. How could he possibly convince anyone of his innocence when the evidence was stacked against him? He felt like giving up, but he knew he had to keep fighting.The first few weeks in prison were the hardest for Nicolas . He was alone in a cell, with only the sounds of other prisoners and the guards to keep him company. The food was bland and unappetizing, and the other inmates were hostile and aggressive. He felt like he was in a nightmare from which he couldn't wake up.The only thing that kept him going was
Chapter Six: Nicolas’ Plan So, the next day, Marvin went to the warden's office and made his request. The warden looked at him with a skeptical expression. "Why do you want to work in the library?" he asked. "Don't you think it's a little out of your league?"But Marvin was persistent. He explained that he was a fast learner and a hard worker, and that he was sure he could do the job well. He made sure to add the information about his pregnant wife . He begged the warden to have pity on him . This will go a long way to help him .Finally, the warden relented. "Alright," he said. "I'll give you a chance. He felt pity toward poor Marvin .Marvin knew that the next part was going to be difficult, but he had to try. "Sir," he said, "I know this is a lot to ask, but could you also consider giving my friend Nicolas a job in the library? I know he would be just as good at it as I am."The warden looked at him doubtfully. "I don't know about that," he said. "I'm already taking a risk on you.
Chapter Seven: Sudden Rich Part One As they walked through the streets, they saw a sign for a bus station. They knew that this was their best chance to get out of town and start over. They pooled their money together and bought two bus tickets to a city far away. They had no idea what they would do when they got there, but they knew they had to take the chance.When they arrived at the bus station, they got on the bus and settled in for the long journey. As the bus pulled away from the station, they felt a mixture of fear and excitement. The bus was only a few miles out of town when it suddenly stopped. The lights went out and the bus was surrounded by several black SUVs with tinted windows. Before anyone could react, the SUVs opened their doors and men in black suits and sunglasses got out. They quickly boarded the bus and ordered everyone to stay calm and remain in their seats.The atmosphere on the bus was tense and fearful. Everyone was wondering what was happening and why the m
Chapter Eight : Sudden Rich Part Two"Your father was the eldest and only son of the Lim family," said the driver. "He was supposed to take over the family business when he was older, but he fell in love with a woman who was not approved by the family. He married her anyway, and as a result, he was disowned and cut off from the family.Your father pleaded and begged your grandfather to give him a chance. He begged . But your grandfather is a man of his words . He remained unmoved at his sons pleads . The rule of the lim family was simple never fallIn love with a commoner ""But why didn't he tell me any of this?" asked Nicolas . "Why did he let me think I was just an ordinary kid?""Your father was ashamed of what he had done," said the driver."Your father knew that if he told you the truth, you might feel obligated to try to claim your birthright. He didn't want you to know your family . He wanted them to suffer from your absence. He wanted them to pay because he still blamed them
Chapter Nine :Meeting His Grandfather As he boarded the plane, he thought back to his life before this moment. He had been an opportunity man, living a life of poverty . But now, he was about to become a part of something extraordinary.As the plane took off, he looked out the window at the world below. He felt a mix of excitement and trepidation. He didn't know what the future held, but he knew that it would be unlike anything he had ever experienced before.As he drifted off to sleep, he thought about his past and his future. He wondered if he was ready for what was to come.The plane landed on a big private insland in the middle of nowhere. The guards led him to a waiting car, which took him down a winding road to a secluded beach house.The house was surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants. The ocean was just a short walk away. It was a beautiful, serene place, far from the chaos of the world.Inside the house, he found a room that had been prepared for him. There was a b
Chapter Ten : Nicolas’ Decision As he read, he began to think about what his grandfather had said. He thought about the possibility of wealth and power, and all that it could mean for him. But he also thought about the tests he would have to undergo, and the implications of those tests. What would he have to do to prove himself? What would he have to give up? And was it really worth it?He felt like he was standing at a crossroads, with two paths in front of him. One led to riches, the other to a life of uncertainty. Which one should he choose?He knew that he needed to talk to someone about this, someone who would give him unbiased advice. But who? He didn't know anyone who wasn't connected to his grandfather in some way. As he considered his options, he remembered a man he had met in a coffee shop a few weeks before. The man had been kind and friendly, and they had struck up a conversation.Could he trust this man? Could he tell him about what he was facing? Or would it be a mista
Chapter Eleven : A Walk Outside As he walked through the garden, he noticed the different colors and scents of the flowers. He stopped to smell the roses, and their sweet fragrance filled his nose. He felt a sense of peace and contentment as he continued on his way. He felt the sun on his face, and he could hear the birds chirping in the trees. It was like the world had slowed down, and he was taking it all in.As Nicolas walked further into the garden, he came upon a small pond. He could hear the sound of the water bubbling, and he saw a few fish swimming around. He sat down on a nearby bench, and he just stared at the pond, lost in thought. He wondered what it would be like to be a fish, swimming around in the cool water. He imagined himself gliding through the pond, free from the worries of the world.Nicolas was so immersed in his peaceful state that he didn't hear anyone approach him. So when he felt a tap on his shoulder, he was startled. He opened his eyes to see his friend, M