Greg's eyes widened in feigned surprise. Although Leo had already tipped him on what to expect from this meeting. There was no way he was going to sound ungrateful by acting nonchalant especially not to the president.And especially not now that he was actually beginning to consider running for presidency.At first when Grandpa Alberto had mentioned that he should not give in to any pressure from these gullible politicians and accept their goddfatherism terms, he thought to himself."I was never even planning on running for presidency. I just want to focus on the family business and that's all" but it seemed Grandpa has been in this game so long that when he sees someone that has the potential for politics he knows already.He repeated this instruction to Greg so many times, it was as if he knew that Greg would change his mind one day. Turned out, he was actually right.If these gullible men could stay in power and the only thing they do is swallow up public funds, maybe he too shoul
Greg stepped out of the President's office, his mind still buzzing with the weight of the conversation they had just shared. He knew exactly that from now onwards, he had become a major rivalry to the ruling party. The rule of politics according to Grandpa Alberto says “if you are not with them, you are probably against them. There's nothing like a middle man.” Contest for the upcoming election under a new political party was an immense opportunity, one that he knew would come with its fair share of challenges and threats. And from now onwards he needs to tighten the security around him if he must make it out of this campaign alive. He was joined at the hallway by Leo who had been waiting outside as he made his way back to his office. “I overheard your discussion with the president Sir, do you really think it's a good idea?”“ The idea of leading a campaign without a political godfather is daunting, I don't really think it's a decision you should make in a hurry” Leo advised.
8:45am15 mins to the time he has to leave for the airport. Greg was traveling to honor a wedding invitation from a very renowned president from the east side.He was only going to spend a maximum of two days over there before he returns back to his country. It was also an avenue to ease of the stress of the work load on his back.His personal assistant, Leo, entered the room, holding a small, elegantly wrapped package in his hands. "Master, I just received this package. It's addressed to you, and it's from the President," He said.Greg's eyebrows raised in surprise. He hadn't expected any further communication from the President before his departure, especially after what transpired between them in his office. He took the package from Leo's hands, inspecting it carefully."Do you know what's inside?" he asked, a hint of caution in his voice. He was still yet to understand why the president would want to gift him on the day of his departure. "No Master, I didn't open it. The Pres
"Now that you are here, drop those buckets and start serving drinks to everyone in this room" Ma Carolyn yelled at Greg as soon as he entered the room. Her face was contorted as if someone with some kind of dreaded sickness had just joined them in the room. Greg's cleaning bucket hangs loosely on his hands as he gazed from one end of the room to the other, one might begin to wonder if he is seeing double."we are about to read out Pa Santiago's will and it should be a celebration, why are you standing there like a ghost? Come on! Serve us drinks " she yelled again as if jerking Greg out of a trance.Greg was just coming from cleaning the garage and was about to enter the sitting room when he stumbled on Ma Carolyn, her kids and few aunties and uncles of the Santiagos household about to read his father's will without his consent. This was not the first time nor the second time, Ma Carolyn makes family decisions with just her favourite members of the family, while ignoring Greg, his mo
Since Greg and Carissa were little, Pa Santiago had always matched them together and made open his intentions that they should get married. When he fell sick Ma Carolyn instructed Greg and Carissa to pretend like they were dating so that Pa will be happy and get well. Greg really cared and loved Pa Santiago because, after Ma Luci, Pa Santiago was the only other person that considered him as family. So he played along with the plan and never made Pa Santiago suspect that he and Carissa were not dating. "Never! I am never going to marry this fatherless godforsaken cleaner, not now that Augustus is already planning to propose to me" Carissa cried.Augustus was the CEO of. …. Oil and Gas. A very wealthy man from a prominent family. In the social strata Augustus' family was higher than Santiago's family by far. It will be an honour to the Santiago's family if Augustus gets married to Carissa and Carissa being Ma Carolyn's daughter would put Ma Carolyn at an advantage with the Winslows."
"Why are you perplexed, aren't you a house boy anyway? Do as she said immediately" one of her friends howled at Greg as well.These were little girls not much younger than Jose, Melissa was 14 years old spoilt daughter of Desmond. Desmond had her out of wedlock when he was younger but is now married to a beautiful lady from a prominent family. Aside from Ma Carolyn, Melissa does not respect any other person including her father."So you lied about being a family member, when you are just a houseboy" one of the guards that was watching what was happening said."I told you that I know these types of people, claiming to be one thing or the other just to get a pass at any party " one of the onlookers murmured but loud enough for Greg to hear."I know you to be slow but not stupid Greg, don't make me tell Ma Carolyn that you refused to serve me " Melissa said folding her hands to her chest. She was Desmond's first and only daughter and Ma Carolyn's oldest and favorite granddaughter. Gettin
"Emirian, you don't have to be kind to me. Listen to your mother, your future is not safe with someone like me " Greg said, gently bringing down her hand but it was firmly holding the door handle."I'm not asking you to marry me, I am only offering this help because of Ma Luci, she's a very kind woman, if I were the one in her position, I'm pretty sure she'll be so happy to help me" Emirian insisted.Greg needed the money but he didn't want it to seem like he's taking advantage of a young girl who is still trying to start up her life."I sent you the money already, I'll ask around and see if I can get more" she said peering into her cellphone."How did you get my account details?" Greg asked. He was shocked to see an alert of $9000 adding to the $1.991 million that was already there. Emirian's 9000 just completed the money to $2million."From the family's payroll, you forgot you worked for the family" Emirian smiled, showing off her white teeth.Greg quickly thanked her and boarded a
But Greg has no answers to give him. He was still busy waiting to hear that they had started the surgery on Ma Luci, while he was lost in thoughts. Adolphus noticed the doctor disturbing Greg with his numerous questions."So you are not even remorseful, for keeping Sir Alberto waiting, now you are interrogating him. I see that you are no longer interested in the position of the lead doctor in this hospital" Adolphus wanted to place another call when the doctor flew to the ground, he didn't mind staining his spotless white lab coat. "I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to keep him waiting, I was just following the hospital's policy. Please forgive me" he whimpered. Anything that has to do with Adolphus, you don't want to get involved because he was a ruthless and highly disciplined man, but even on that, now that the Alberto family is involved he is in for double trouble if he gets on their bad side. Although Adolphus was a billionaire, he was still like a beggar before Grandpa Alberto a