"How much?"
"That's eighteen dollars!" the cashier gave Melvis a stern look. Melvis reached into his jacket pocket and counted out some change, making the cashier's eyes glaze over impatiently."Hurry up, man! I gotta go, I'm not unemployed like you!" snorted the cashier with the red beard."I'm counting ....""Hey hurry up man! You think my sour grapes can put up with your poverty? Hurry up! I don't accept beggars pretending to be rich here!"The blonde man in the black T-shirt pushed Melvis' body to the side. The blonde man and the cashier burst out laughing. Melvis was silent. He also wanted to finish this quickly and then go meet his girlfriend.The blonde man looked impatient. He jumped the queue and stood next to Melvis. "Do you smell something?" he asked the cashier, who had been grunting impatiently."No." The cashier replied coldly."Don't you smell the scent of beggars wafting in here? This garbage smell will bankrupt the convenience store you work at, man!" He deliberately looked at Melvis, who was in front of him. The look in his eyes was cynical."Hey, please, I'm counting." Melvis complained when the annoying blond man deliberately pushed his arm and made all his coins scatter on the floor."If you don't have any money, you'd better go to your neighbor's garden and steal there. Who would want to queue up just to wait for a beggar? That little money of yours can't even match the money my dog has. You'd better go backwards. I'll pay." The blond man said in a mocking tone.Melvis was about to protest. But the cashier's much more cruel gaze made him undo it. He didn't come here to fight but to buy his girlfriend some food. The blonde man came forward. He showed Melvis a platinum card."I pay with this. Do you have one? Oh of course someone who eats junk food every day like you doesn't have this. What the hell do you have?""I'm trying to be patient with you, man. You better shut up or ....""Or what? You want to kill me? Oh my. FRIENDS. THIS POOR GUY WANTS TO KILL ME!" The blonde man exclaimed mockingly, then laughed along with the rest of the people there. They were looking down on Melvis,Melvis clenched his fists. People looked at him as if he was a criminal. Melvis held his breath and stepped back after picking up the money. He was not so tempted by the appearance of the shiny black card. He was also not such a difficult person in the past that he never held a card with the title of priority customer.Melvis went back to counting the money in his pocket. He handed almost all of it to the cashier and left a few pieces for him.Melvis tried to restrain himself when the cashier threw his groceries while giving an insulting sentence that he could have retaliated with one death blow. Melvis left the convenience store right after that."Next time before you come here to shop, make sure you count your begging money first." The blonde man teased out loud. *"I told you I don't like this. Dog food is more expensive than you bought me!" snapped Liona. The girl was Melvis' girlfriend, who had been staying with him for the past few weeks. She lay on the sofa and casually threw the food Melvis had bought for her.Liona had a pretty face. Her curves looked stunning. She had above-average-sized breasts. But the worst part was that she was a loud-mouthed, lazy person who could only order Melvis to do this and that."This is quite an expensive sandwich, dear. I went to a lot of trouble to buy it for you." Melvis' hand stretched forward. He felt heartbroken after struggling to withstand strangers' insults in the supermarket. Now his own girlfriend was belittling him."Going to all that trouble? What have you given me, Melvis? Nothing! You're just a poor, pathetic man. I shouldn't date a loser like you. My friends can get what they want. Vacations to tropical countries. Live in luxury apartments. They can also get the things they want. And what am I? What can you give me but trash and useless stuff?" Liona babbled in annoyance. She recalled the past few weeks in Melvis' flat with only claustrophobia and low-quality food she got from her boyfriend."I'll give you what you want. Eat this sandwich first. I spent all my money on this," Melvis said in a weak voice. He no longer knew how to deal with Liona.In the past, the woman before him was not this stubborn. She was a kind and gentle woman. They first met when Melvis was still studying at the number one university in their city as one of the outstanding students who received a scholarship.At that time, Melvis was in a group with Liona, one of the exchange students from another college. She approached him when they were in a certain class and started being nice to him. Melvis, who had never been in love before, fell for Liona's kindness and gentleness.They were in a relationship until a few months later. Over time, Melvis' parents' business went bankrupt along with their failing health, and Melvis was forced to drop out of college to work due to a lot of debt.But he was still in a relationship with Liona. They even agreed to start living together to save money after Melvis' father's death. But gradually, Melvis realized that Liona was changing. Her demeanor was getting colder and colder, and she sometimes spoke harshly."Maybe she's just tired of her college work," Melvis thought. His love for Liona had grown so much he had always forgiven Liona's anger over the past few months.But again, the woman's anger peaked tonight for no reason,"I SAID I DON'T LIKE IT!" Liona got up and shouted in front of Melvis. The woman looked sharply at Melvis, who was in front of her."I've tried for you, Liona. My money is not enough to buy the food you want. Just be patient, I'll try. I-I, I promised-""Forget all your promises to me, Melvis!" Liona interrupted. "Look, this is our last day together. Charles will be here soon and I'll go with him!"Liona threw the sandwich in front of her right in Melvis' face. She walked into the room and dragged the suitcase she had prepared earlier. She was only here to belittle Melvis and looking at his pitiful face made her feel proud that there was someone she could trample on."Wh-what's the point of all this?!" The already tired Melvis needed to digest Liona's words better.Liona sighed loudly. "Don't you understand? I'm breaking up with you. I'm going to live with Charles now. I'll live in a better apartment than this rat's nest of yours. I'm also tired of eating junk food!""What?! But I love you, Liona. Can't you see what I've been fighting for? I gave up everything for you and this is your payback?" Melvis grabbed Liona's shoulder. Liona immediately brushed him off."My parents didn't give birth to me to live in poverty!" Liona played with her long hair that she had just curled before Melvis came home. She was very confident in her own beauty."Liona, come on. I love you and I've always tried to make you happy.""Where's the proof? You never made me happy. Every day this poverty makes me feel like I'm living in hell. Honestly Melvis, I don't love you. I just pity you and now I can't take it anymore. You should realize that you are completely useless and unworthy of love. What can make a woman happy other than money? Do you think your love makes me full? Of course not, you moron!" Liona grinned. She recalled Melvis's cheap goods that gave her goosebumps. She didn't want to live in poverty.The sound of the bell at the door made Liona and Melvis stop their argument. "Charles has arrived. I'd better go now."Charles walked into Melvis' apartment with a smile on his face. "This poor man has the nerve to grab my girlfriend!"He rushed forward and punched Melvis in the face, knocking him to the ground with his head hitting the wall."You are already poor and stupid! Don't ever dare to touch Liona again!" Charles was thrilled to finally be able to take Liona from Melvis."I'm disgusted, it feels like I'm going to be unlucky because she touched me, dear Charles."Liona immediately hugged Charles' arm, spoiling. She deliberately pressed her full chest to Charles' arm, making him even more tempted to her."...Your lover? She is my lover!" Melvis was angry. He stood up and ran straight at Charles. But Charles' body was better trained and bigger. With one kick, Melvis fell down again."It's disgusting to deal with poverty, you don't have money to buy decent food. You're so embarrassing and smell like trash!"Charles looked at the sandwich on the floor. He grinned until the tip seemed to touch his ear."Liona doesn't deserve you, she's a beautiful woman and should be treated like a queen. You bought her dog food instead!""Yes, I'm so sick of her. Charles, why did I just meet you? I really regret having been with this hobo!" Liona spat."Liona! We promised to be together! You must be mine again!"An angry Liona picked up a nearby flower vase and threw it at Melvis' head. "Stop talking trash like that! I don't want to live a miserable life like this continuously. Being with you is the stupidest thing in my life. Just watch. You'll die as a sewer rat, you poor man!"Liona and Charles burst out laughing as Melvis experienced pain all over his body. He clenched his hands very tightly."Liona... you're too much."Melvis never expected that the woman who made him do everything would now completely break his heart."Bastard! Shut your mouth before I rip it out! You should know that you don't deserve to have me! You're so pathetic, Melvis!"Liona pulled Melvis' hair, staring at each other with different eyes."Remember, you won't be able to live like Charles and me forever. How sad." Liona smiled so sweetly that Melvis' heart ached even more."I have good news for you. I'm pregnant with Charles' child! Congratulate me!" Liona let go of her hair, clapped her hands, and laughed with Charles. And Melvis was just frozen in place.An annoyed Melvis got up and started shaking Liona's body. "What the hell are you saying? Have you been having an affair with this bastard for a long time?"Charles laughed, but his laughter was cut short when he heard the curse from Melvis' mouth. He then grabbed Melvis by the collar and punched him several times until Melvis collapsed on the floor.Charles spat on Melvis' clothes, "Who are you calling an asshole? Poor fucking man!" Charles cursed. He turned around and pulled Liona's hand, "Come on. You'll get itchy if you stay in this shabby room for too long." Charles said with a grunt of annoyance.Liona just obeyed. She again pressed her chest on Charles' arm, spoiling."...you two," Melvis said weakly. He looked at the backs of the two of them and couldn't move because of all the pain and shock she was experiencing.The next day, Melvis woke up with pain radiating throughout his body. He remembered the incident from the last time. Melvis sat up, holding his dizzy head. He felt upset and sad, all mixed up thinking about Liona.Suddenly his old cell phone rang, and he saw his boss's name listed as the caller. Melvis was shocked, and ignoring the pain all over his body, he got up and went to work without changing his clothes or showering.At an elite housing estate, Melvis limped as he carried a large package to house number 901. The rich people in this neighborhood were rarely seen shopping. They are too busy to have time to buy the things they need even though the supermarket is only five minutes away.As Melvis was delivering the package and waiting for the receipt at security, he heard a crash from the parking lot near the building he was returning to. He was distracted and looked toward the exit, where Melvis was stunned to see his motorcycle being pushed by a luxury car. He saw his favorite bi
Melvis was dumbfounded. He was very surprised by the statement of the old man beside him."What a Melvis Tucker," Melvis muttered under his breath. Melvis wanted to curse but remembered that he was just an old man who looked vulnerable. His mind was already tired and complicated, but he still had to understand the old man beside him.Melvis then looked at the old man and laughed at himself. Of course, Melvis did not trust himself with what he heard and understood. Nor did he believe the old man's cursory nonsense speech."This reminds me of that day," Melvis thought to himself.At that time, he had almost been deceived by someone who claimed to know his father well and was extorted. It was too much for Melvis to bear. It made his life difficult."My grandson..." Alex spoke in a half-whisper. But the young man ignored his call and quickly stood up.Melvis stood up, sighing heavily, "Sorry old man, if you want to scam you have the wrong person, I don't have anything for you to drain. Ev
Meanwhile, Melvis was still silent while reading the business card in his hand. A few moments passed until Melvis realized that the back of the old man who claimed to be the rest of his family had disappeared.Melvis chose to return to his flat and found his belongings scattered outside the room, mixed with the puddles in the hallway. Melvsi sighed with an annoyed look. He crouched next to his belongings and realized it must be the owner's doing.Melvis, who was desperate, tried to force open the door of his room, but the owner came and looked at him with eyes as if he was about to leave."Why are you doing this, sir?" asked Melvis. "I promised to pay him in a few days. I haven't claimed my severance pay yet," Melvis explained."No. I can't! You keep asking for an extension. There is someone who has paid many times over for this room. You just find another flat that will accept your arrears!" the landlord, Jimmy, scolded.Jimmy kicked Melvis' belongings away from the door near the roo
Melvis arrived at Charles' company. He exited the car and walked inside with two bodyguards behind him. Everyone there noticed Melvis, who walked confidently wearing fancy clothes.One of the female employees approached Melvis politely. "Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with? It looks like you're here for the first time. I just saw you.""Yes, I'm here to see someone. Where is Charles?" Melvis looked around, searching for Charles' whereabouts.The female employee's brow furrowed. "Mr. Charles is in his room. Did you have a prior appointment with Mr. Charles?""I have," Melvis replied falsely. If he said he had not made an appointment with Charles, the female employee would make things difficult for him."Yes, I will inform Mr. Charles." The female employee bowed respectfully, then stepped behind the desk where the telephone was. She dialled Charles' secretary's phone. "A Mr Melvis is looking for Mr Charles. He says he has an appointment."The secretary on the other side che
Melvis woke up in the morning with a refreshed body. His sleep last night was comfortable and restful in the luxurious and spacious soft bed. After finishing his business with Charles yesterday, Melvis moved into this elegant house. From now on, he lived in the large and luxurious home Alex had provided secretly. The biggest and most luxurious house in the city of Meldam."I haven't slept this well in a long time." Melvis spread his arms while stretching his neck muscles that felt stiff after yesterday's beating. He moved her neck left and right. His hands were also sore, especially the tip of his fist, which was still red and slightly sore.Melvis got off the bed and opened all the windows in the room, letting the morning air into his room. He went into the bathroom, cleaning himself up. After he finished cleaning herself, Melvis opened the large closet in his room. Rows and rows of luxurious clothes were neatly arranged in there. Melvis chose one of the outfits and left the room."G
Melvis took a car with Quen to where he used to live. He ordered Quen to destroy Jimmy's building and wanted to test his intelligence and skills, which Alex had mentioned earlier.Melvis sat quietly in the car while Quen Impact talked to someone on the other side of the phone. In less than half an hour, the project people with large vehicles arrived and immediately demolished Jimmy's building. In just an instant, the building was razed to the ground.Jimmy and everyone there looked shocked, hysterically shouting loudly in displeasure that the building they lived in was demolished without prior notice. "Are you all out of your minds? Who ordered you to destroy this building?""Oh my, where should we stay now?" They were all hysterical. Including Jimmy, who looked visibly frustrated that all his buildings had been destroyed, leaving only ashes and rubble.Melvis smiled happily at the sight before him. "Taste it. It's not worth what you've done to me!" He still remembered the terrible th
Melvis slammed the man's hand down so hard that the man in front of him took a few steps back. One of his feet entered the puddle, splashing water onto the car's body.The man widened his eyes to see his car was dirty. His eyes glared at Melvis. "You bastard! You've made my luxury car dirty! You have to compensate me 1000 dollars because you crossed suddenly. The body of my car was scuffed against the curb."Melvis smiled faintly while rolling his eyes. "It's just an ugly car, such an exaggeration. It's only a little dirty, anyway. It's not scratched at all. It's a cheap car."Melvis had been looking through car catalogs for a while, wanting to take Liona to the car sales. He had saved up some money, planning to buy a car to take his girlfriend out. But Liona betrayed him instead. So, he knew that the vehicle in front of him was no more than two million dollars, and according to Melvis, who was now a rich man, it was a bargain compared to the car he had taken to the bank."What did yo
Melvis took his time to go shopping at a large shopping center. He was enjoying his time as a newly rich man. Melvis was happy and loved it because he had never spent so much money like this. With the card given to her by Alex, Melvis could buy all the things she used to admire and could never afford.Melvis looked in the mirror in the dressing room to see himself in a shiny luxury suit. He smiled as he smoothed the collar of her suit. "This is amazing. I really do look like someone who was born into a rich family."After being satisfied with his appearance, Melvis changed into a luxurious suit with simple clothes. He went to the cashier to pay for his purchases. Since Melvis was paying with a black card, the waiters were confused because the clothes Melvis wore didn't look like a rich person who deserved to use the black card. However, they didn't dare to speak, let alone insult.Melvis went back around and entered the following few shops. The items he bought were relatively small an