Chapter Two : The Harsh Reality

Chapter Two: The Harsh Reality

Nicolas looked at the door Clara existed from . Just then the sudden realization came to him that he had just lost that love of his life . The only reason he kept on pushing hard .

At that very moment Nicolas felt like he would never find happiness in his life again . Clara was the only source of happiness. The worst feeling is getting your heart broken by the very person you love the most in the world.

Regret, like a thick, dark fog, hangover Nicolas mind. He regretted the day he was born into this world. He also regrets the day he met Clara .

He sat alone in their apartment, brooding over the choices he had made in life.

He had never amounted to anything, never achieved the success he had dreamed of. His life had been filled with false starts and dashed hopes. He felt like a failure, a disappointment to himself and to those around him.

As he sat in the darkness, Nicolas began to wonder if his life had been worth living at all. What had he really accomplished? What mark had he left on the world?

Clara was right at everything she said . He is indeed nothing but a loser .

Hearing the door open, Nicolas' face lit up upon seeing Clara walk back into the apartment.

“Does she regret what she did ? Is she here to apologize? “ those were the thoughts that filled his mind as hope filled his eyes.

As Nicolas sat there, analyzing Clara’s figure . He couldn’t help but get his heart broken the second time.

"I think it's best if I collect my things from the apartment. I hope you don’t try to do anything rash in order to stop me . Clinton is right outside the door with his guards ." Clara’s warning came .

Nicolas was devastated, but he knew there was no point in arguing. He simply nodded and said, "I understand. Whatever you need."

Clara quickly grabbed her possessions which were all gifted to her by Nicolas. Nicolas couldn’t believe how heartless she can be . This made Nicolas question if she had ever loved him before? Was it all fake ? What do they share ?

Trying his luck for the last time Nicolas begged .

“Clara, don't leave me . You are the only person I have in this world . I don’t know what to do without you. We can work this out . But don’t leave me please. “ he begged while holding her hands .

“Get your filthy hands off me . Do you have an idea on how much this dress cost ? Clinton got this for me . It is worth more than your life, more than you can ever make in this life and your next life “ screamed Clara her scream was able to draw the attention of Clinton and his bodyguards who rushed into the apartment.

Without hesitation Clinton landed a punch on Nicolas face making him stumble backwards and landed on the cold hard rough floor .

By now the apartment was crowded by people who rushed down to see what the commotion was all about .

They all stood there watching without offering any help . They don’t want to get on Clinton's bad side seeing he is from a prestigious and wealthy family . Getting on his bad side is the same as having a death wish .

“How dare you touch her with your filthy hands. “ Clinton said while landing another punch on Nicolas' stomach .

“He is such a pathetic loser, “ Clara said while wiping her hands with a piece of handkerchief. And throwing them at Nicola's face .

Nicolas can’t believe the humiliation he is facing . The punch he revived from Clinton hurt a lot . He could feel some ribs broken. Trying to get up he loses balance and falls back to the floor .

“Aww he can’t even stand up right what a loser “ came Clara's taunted voice .

The crowd also kept on throwing insults and causing words at him .

Looking at those who Nicolas calls his neighbors and the love of his life treating him badly. Nicolas accepted the harsh reality that people are not to be trusted .

Nicolas held back his tears; he won't give them the satisfaction of seeing his tears . He promised himself not to cry in front of them .

“I can spare you on one condition “ Came Clinton voice amidst the crowd . Spare him ? The only crime Nicolas committed was loving Clara and even touching her hands . He just couldn’t understand what Clinton meant by giving him a condition before forgiving him .

“That’s so nice of you Clinton darling “ Clara voice out while smiling sweetly at Clinton . Those smiles are like stabbing a sharp knife through Nicolas' heart.

“I will forgive you if you strip yourself of your clothes leaving your underwear only and beg for forgiveness while kissing the floor repeatedly . Who knows I might forgive you “

Those words came as a shock to Nicolas . He swore in his mind that one day he will make all of the money . Their name is now on the list of those who he will get revenge from .

“ I rather die than to beg you for anything “ Nicolas said

“Oh don’t be stubborn you loser . Clinton is being considerate . Just do it . “ Clara said .

Nicolas stared at Clara. She is now unrecognizable. He can’t believe she was able to fool him for two years .

“How can you even say that Clara ? Don’t you have a heart ?” Nicolas asked her pain evident in his voice .

“Clara has been my woman for the past two years . How dare you touch my woman . And yes Clara and I have been having an affair for the past two years . Now do what you asked you to do . I might be compassionate to you with a sum of fifty thousand dollars . A poor person like you shouldn’t refuse such an offer “

“I prefer to die than heed to your request “ Nicolas said .

Hearing this Clinton ordered his bodyguards to give Nicolas a good beating as he exited the apartment with Clara and her possessions. The crowd parted the way allowing an exit for them . One by one the crowd departed leaving a wounded Nicolas on the floor of the apartment.

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