THE JOY OF A FATHER Thomas and grandpa Rufus drove through the city singing grandpa's favorite old time country song together. Grandpa is shocked that Thomas knows a good number of the songs on the album. “My grandfather, I mean my other grandpa taught me a couple of them and I am so glad he did” Thomas said with excitement in his voice. He held the steering tight and drove the car like a professional. “Where did you learn how to drive, boy?” Grandpa Al Thani asked him in a very calm tone as usual. He has never had a loud voice except that he is angry at someone or at something not done at the appropriate time. “Well, I can’t really say I went on any driving lessons. It all happened in a single night and I am as shocked as you are”. Thomas grinned and then shot a playful wink at grandpa with his tongue sticking out. “What do you mean? Boy you confused as hell”. Grandpa laughed shortly then suddenly became serious again. “Well, my grandma almost died so I stole a neighbor's car
GETTING A CASINODays had passed, I couldn't not stop thinking about the grey wolf. I passed out as soon as I saw it and I had no idea what happened. By the time I woke up, it was gone. The only evidence was the broken window which I covered with a dark material from the attic.Every time I went out, I got disgusted cold looks from people and I cried everyday. I couldn't undo what had been done already even if I tried telling people I was innocent. One even threw rotten eggs at me the other day. “Leave my presence, betrayer, you should be banished.” The lady said to me,Grace’s last visit kept replaying in my head “ you'll always be beneath me.” I was never in a competition with her. I'd always made sure she tagged along with Thomas and I whenever we went out. “Was that where I went wrong?” I asked myself. It was all too much.For the past few days,I felt so uneasy like something bad was coming my way. Sighing I looked up at the ceiling “mom,dad, if you can hear me, please get me out
GET OUTThomas sent his men to go check the place. That morning Sabastian stood before his father in their large living room dressed in a very expensive suit. Mr. Garcia cleared his throat with his bola hat on his head.“Sabastian, you haven’t said anything reasonable at this point. That property is very important to us at this time and the environment is what would help us make sales. The investors are ready to pay in huge amounts of money so we can begin construction but I need to her from you. What was the last?“Like I said father everything is in place once you give me the money I shall make payments today, we would make that casino the talk of town and believe me when I say it’s in a very serene environment. A virgin land not too far from the city on the island. See”. He brought out the picture and showed it to his father.“I like it. For once you have made me proud son. The Garcia pharmaceuticals will finally have someone to replace me”. The old man began to cough after his las
CAUGHT IN ACTSabastian can not fathom what had just happened to him. He looked back at the men who had just thrown him out of the magnificent building he was just about to pay for.He couldn't protest because he and his friend had been outnumbered.“What are you still waiting for?” Sniper barked the words at Nathan who was still standing in awe and confusion with his mouth gaping towards his frustrated friend and back at the men in black south and sun shades. He sighed heavily, hurrying to meet up with his partner in crime.“Hey Sabastian, what just happened? He asked with his hands.spread open like one waiting to receive something from above. Sabastain had a look of disappointment in his eyes. “My enemy is at work here. You saw what just happened Nathan stopped pretending. I have been sidelined by only who knows but I promise you I will get to the root of this. I can not take such embarrassment. It might be the Barnardos trying to play a quick one on me but I shall tell them that
DISBELIEF We are going through a really hard time and all you can say is you will and fix it? Grandma’s tone was harsh and concealed anger in it. Maven has been frustrated since the last time she had been told that all the companies are withdrawing. The moment she was done with grandma on the phone she raised her head to see her office door open without a single knock and there was the arrogant Mr. Thompson.“What the heck are you doing here?’ Maven asked with a frown on her face and the anger within her came like an Adrenalin speed surging through her nerves.“Mr. Thompson you have done enough, I bet you are here to sign the deal puff as well, I don’t care about the forty percent cancellation fee anymore, and you can have everything”. Maven kept whining but Mr. Thompson pulled out the chair before him and sat down.“That is not why I am here Ms. Taylor, I think you should hear me out.” He said scratching his head with his hand.“What do you want then and why are you comfortably seat
DECEIT Maven just could not believe she had been called again only a few moments after Sebastian left her office. He had promised her he would make sure she is called back and just on his way with one single call he makes she has been called? This has to be some sort of joke. She brushes her hair backwards as she calls Grace into her office.“Come take a look. The Al Thani’s have reinstated the contract and I am so happy.” She turns on her computer and shows Grace her screen.“This is incredible”. Grace spoke with her hands covered over the mouth.“I can’t believe Sabastian has such a level of importance in that company”. Maven spoke with excitement but Grace suddenly paused.“Mr. Sabastian Garcia you mean? Is he the one that did this?” Grace asked, scratching the corner of her nose.“Yes Grace, he was here a few minutes ago and you saw him leave right, he promised me he would get everything sorted out in no time and on his way out he made a simple call and in less that fifteen minut
A FORCED DINNER“I need you at the house this minute”. Grandma spoke on the phone without wasting time and she ended the call.“What does she even want?” Maven asked herself but she didn’t say much in her heart as she drove the car turning towards grandma’s home. After all she has been called back to have a meeting with the Al Thani’s so whatever grandma had to say would be shut down by the news she would give. She drove on a regular pace at least she needed to to take some time to digest the troubles she would be facing with grandma. The moment she pulled up at grandma’s house she saw the car, even though it was different she could tell Grandma Clara had a rich friend around, perhaps that’s the reason for the urgent call. Maven brushed her hair while still sitting in the car. She pulled out her lipstick from her bag and rubbed it over her mouth. She checked for her brown powder and added a little to her face dabbing it left and right and then the mascara. When she was sure she loo
A SHOCKMaven wasn’t happy with what grandma didn’t him the previous day but that isn’t her mail or concern for now. The problem at hand is the risk of losing the Al Thani deal so she made sure to wake up as early as possible to get ready for the meeting.“Grace had just sent her an email containing all she would be needing for the day and the meeting. Hello Grace”. Maven picked up the phone and called. “I will be with you in a minute ma’am”. Grace spiked into the phone. Maven trusted her words so she didn’t bother. She rushed a bit to the bathroom for a quick bath and headed out to get herself ready for the day. Standing before the mirror she hoped and said a short prayer for herself and for favor to be with her as she stands before the team.“I hope that shrimp won’t show his ugly face in affairs that do not concern him. She dressed in a very attractive dress and headed out of her room to meet Grace sitting in the living room.“Hey, you came as planned”.“Yes Ma’am and I have bee