Without a question, the cab driver turned around and drove back the same way they came from. Surprisedly, the car also turned around and continued following them."Sir, do you know who the person might be?"Arthur shook his head. He wasn't sure of who the occupant of the car might be."Do you think that some people already know about your real identity? Yeah, I think it's someone who knows you." The man continued asking but Arthur was silent."We'll find out soon enough." Arthur replied, his voice barely above a whisper."I need you to swerve to the right at the next junction." Arthur instructed the man who quickly obeyed without questions. He wanted to say something but decided against it."Ok, I need you to park the car at the side of the road while we wait for him to catch up with us." Arthur said and the man gave him a puzzled look. Was he for real? What if the person was armed?"But Sir, is it not dangerous? We don't know who he is and what he wants. What if he has a gun?" The ma
Bryan glared at him with a smirk on his face. "I hope I've made my point clear? If I ever see you close to that house, you won't like what me and my mom would do to you."When Gregg denied being the father of Bryan, Rosaline had told Bryan to follow Arthur and find out where he was staying. She wanted to be many steps ahead of Gregg. If her husband was planning to bring Arthur back, then she would never let anything like that happen. All her efforts would go to waste if her husband were to bring Arthur back home."Hmph." Arthur chuckled as he folded his arms around his chest. Staring at the man before him who has just spewed gibberish. He kept wondering why Bryan was threatening him when he has been away for more than two years. He didn't return home those times, was it when he had become so wealthy that he'd go back there? Why were his step brother and step mother being so insecure? Well, they didn't know how wealthy he had become. That was probably their reason for being insecure. T
Janet could not help but scream when she noticed that Bryan was not moving. She rushed over to where he was and vigorously shook him."Bryan. Bryan." She kept calling out the name as she shook his body. "I'm sorry, Bryan. I didn't mean to push that hard."Confused, Janet stood up and paced around the house. She was oblivious of what to do next. There was no one at home.Since she gave her mother some money, she was able to get the coffee shop running again so she was at the place. Janet ran to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator with the intention of getting some cold water. Returning to the place where Bryan still lay unconsciously, Janet tried to put some water on his face but decided against it. She was not sure that pouring water on him would revive him.She went over to the dining table and placed the jug of water on it. Hastily, she walked over to the couch where she had been sitting and retrieved her phone. Sliding her fingers through it, Janet tapped on Rosaline's number
"Hey lady. How dare you scratch my car? And you have the nerve to confront me after you didn't look properly at the road." Janet blurted out as soon as she came out of the car. Bryan followed behind with his left hand held against the place where he hit the wall. Their car was in a good shape compared to Jesse's but Janet could not blame herself for what happened. Instead she turned it around and put the blame on Jesse. Jesse just glanced at her and chuckled. She had heard about such people but hadn't come in contact with them."Hmmm."Jesse let out a fake smile. With her left hand lifted above her head, she tousled her hair and stared at the aloof lady. Bryan just stood there without a word, his hand still on his head in a massage. He really didn't want another drama. All he wanted was to go and get himself treated at the clinic.However, he had no say when it came to Janet. She wouldn't even let him intrude in such a matter even though it was his vehicle involved. And especially as
As the police vehicle pulled over at a side, two officers alighted and approached the people."What is going on here?" One of the men asked and Jesse stepped forward. "Officer, look at my car." She pointed to her car that had some scratches on it."That lady crashed my car and is trying to get away with it. She's refusing to pay for the damages."Janet and Bryan alighted from their car and the officers approached them. "Ma'am, Is she telling the truth? Did you crash her car and refuse to compensate her for the damages?"Janet was speechless.She was at fault and she knew it. If she said anything that she shouldn't, they might end up at the police station. Anxiously, She lifted her hand and started scratching her head."Ma'am, did you scratch her car and refuse to pay for the damages?" The officer calmly asked again.Janet glanced at Bryan who stood there speechless and turned to face the policemen. "Sir, It wasn't intentional. She is also at fault here. Look at our own car, she also
After the confrontation from his step brother, Arthur was a little enraged and decided not to go home. Since he won't be going to work the next day, he decided to hang out somewhere and have a few drinks. Moreover, there were still a few hours before midnight.Arthur sat in forlorn taking sips from his bottle of beer. He was one who only takes alcohol occasionally. However, it had been a very long time since he drank beer. For the two years he worked at the hotel, he never tasted alcohol because he was afraid it'll lead to his sack when his manager found out. It might cause him to get a hangover and wake up late for work. Arthur didn't want anything like that unless he was ready to live in the streets.Taking one sip from his drink, Arthur let out a deep sigh as his thoughts wandered. He just remembered the last time he argued with father. The man was so enraged at him that he didn't even let him defend himself."Honey, If you let him get away with this, it means that you're indulging
Lifting his face, Arthur saw a slim figure standing before him. The lady had a nice body curve that gave her black gown a good fitting. She had a beautiful smile which captivated Arthur. He managed to force a smile at her and replied."Do I really look troubled?"The lady nodded her head. "Yeah, I noticed you from my seat and saw that you were clenching your fists so hard and biting your lip. You seem to be lost and I was worried that you'd hurt yourself."Arthur hummed at the lady. He was oblivious of what he was doing while his thoughts went back on a painful memory. He had left everything for Bryan and his mother yet they won't let him be."I… ugh… I'm fine. Thank you for your concern." Arthur said and took a sip from his drink while tilting his head. He was waiting for the lady to go away but she still stood there.He lifted his face and his gaze met with the lady who was still standing."Miss, Is there anything you want me to help you with?" Arthur asked but the lady only smiled
With his mouth agape, Arthur stood from his chair as he watched Jesse approach them. Turning to the lady beside him, he asked. "So Jesse is your sister?"The lady nodded, she was seemingly confused. "Do you also know her?"Arthur nodded his head. "She's my boss at the mall and also my friend."Jenny gave Arthur a puzzled look. Before she could say anything more, Jesse stood before them and was somewhat confused. She was wondering how her sister and Arthur became close. She hadn't introduced them before."Ugh, what is going on here?"Turning to Arthur, she asked. "Arthur, what are you doing here? And, have you two known each other before?"Arthur only shook his head. He was confused as well. What a coincidence. He didn't know that the lady he had been having a talk with was Jesse's sister. What if he had told her about his problems and his past. Some people tend to freely speak about their life when they have some alcohol in their system. Arthur was grateful that he was not one to dri