Rohan is in front of Yu’s employees. He is the first quarter’s top awardee because he’s got a couple of clients and is earning decently.
James approaches him with a smile on his face. “Congratulations, Rudi! You’ve done well.”
Rohan nods. “Thank you.”
“You are welcome. I was wondering if you would like to join my team. I am looking for a personal trainer to help me manage the other trainers.”
Rohan is stunned. This is precisely what he wanted–the opportunity to work under him. That way, his revenge will be easier. “I’m interested.”
“Great!” James claps his hands together. “You start tomorrow morning.”
James turns his attention back to the other employee and says, “For anyone who would like to have the same position. Work hard, and I will include you in the team that I am building.”
The employees cheer. “Now, let’s celebrate!” James shouts. “To a successful first quarter!”
**************The next day, Rohan arrives at the gym early in the morning and sees James standing by the entrance, talking on the phone.
“Mom, I can handle it. I don’t need a partner!”
Rohan hides as James turns in his direction. Thankfully, he didn’t spot him.
“I am building a good team. Yes. They will help me with the competition. I know that it’s national!” He pauses for a while before saying, “I am one of the Twelve Elites too. I can handle it.”
When James presses the end call, Rohan steps out from behind the corner and waves at James. “Good morning, Mr. Yu,” he greets him politely.
James turns around and stares at him with a confused look. “You are early.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Excited to be part of my new team?”
“Yes, sir.”
James looks at him for a moment longer before turning away again. “You had breakfast already?”
“Not yet, sir. I am too excited and afraid to be late.”
“Then, come with me. Let’s take a breakfast together.”
“Ah, no sir, I am completely alright.”
“Nonsense. Come on now.”
James waves his hand and gestures for him to follow. He did. They go inside his office, and he points at the counter.
“Heat a sandwich and brew some coffee,” James orders.
Rohan readily obeys. Afterward, he places the sandwich and coffee on the table in front of him.
“Tell me something, Rudi,” he whispers.
Rohan swallows hard and takes a deep breath. “Yes?”
“What do you think of me?” James asks.
The question shocks Rohan. Kyndra mentioned that James likes men, but it is still too fast. “What do you mean, sir?”
“There is another season of reality TV for sports fanatics. Do you think I can win?”
Oh! He breathes a sigh of relief, because he plans to have another person to handle and manage James’ sexual desires.
“I think you can, sir. You just need to train more.”
“And that will be your job. Have you thought about a new training regimen?”
“Yes sir, but I am still working on it.”
“When do you think it will be available?”
“Next week,” Rohan answers.
“Great! We will start right after my modeling show ends.”
Rohan nods. “I’ll be ready.” And so are the next planned events that will destroy James’ life.
The day of the show has arrived. The audience watches the program while waiting for the host to call on James. He is the recent winner of another fitness reality show competition. A few minutes later, when the emcee announces James, he comes out wearing a shirt and pants instead of his usual suit. He sits down in front of the camera and smiles at the audience. “Hello, everyone!” he chirps.The host starts with the interview, while Rohan stands on the side. He watches closely how James presents himself to the public and tries to memorize everything he does. He could use it against him later.“You won last year’s competition. How did you prepare yourself for this season?” the host asks.“I trained harder than before.”“What kind of results did you get?”“I was able to increase my muscle mass by two percent.”“That’s an appreciable increase.”“Not so much. That is why, for this season, I hired a personal trainer to help me reach my goals.”“How many trainers do you have?”“Only one, but
A multi-step plan. Kyndra had always told him that to win, he needed more than one alternative plan in case Plan A fell apart.Now, Plan A has fallen apart. Kyndra mentioned that James was a closet homosexual. So Rohan expected that after that scene with the hired whore, James would force him to become his lover. That way, he will offer a different male to be his lover.“Rudi, don’t just stand there. Open the door,” James orders.That’s when Rohan realizes he’s been standing and staring at nothing for a while. He is inside James Yu’s office pretending to be a good employee.Gathering himself up, he walks up to the door and opens it. Mr. Dugal enters the room with a young man behind him. A new personal trainer, his hired male escort. The man is tall, muscular, and very handsome. He has short brown hair and dark brown eyes. His lips are full and pouty. He wears a tight black tank top underneath a polo shirt and grey slacks.He glances at him and gives a single bow as acknowledgment. The
A sweet trap. That’s exactly what James has fallen into. The retreat is for his stamina, but he is being trained in the pleasures of bed instead. Which means that Rohan has time for his revenge. Irving is proving himself to be useful to his plans. So useful, in fact, that Rohan gets out of the house because James’ moans of pleasure have become annoying.Every night, though, Irving still reports to him. He mentions that James is insecure about the power and influence of his mother. He also can’t admit to his mother that he is homosexual.And at the very few moments he finds them training, Irving always gives him cold water. It’s as if it’s his showing that he cares for James.“Here,” Irving will say. “You need to hydrate.”“Oh, thank you,” James responds and accepts the offered water.However, it will only take an hour. Soon, they are already kissing and making love again. And Rohan is getting a lot of resources. He has already finished a couple of videos and released them to the inter
Two weeks later, Irving arrives at the agreed spot with a briefcase. He hands it over to Rohan after they shake hands.“It’s all here,” he tells him. “I hope this is enough to keep your silence.”Rohan grins and opens the case. Inside are stacks of hundred-dollar bills. “It’s more than enough, Irving.”“Here,” he says. “James, also give you a plane ticket to get out of the country.”“To keep track of me?” Rohan smirks. “I don’t think that’s needed.”“He just wants to make sure.”Rohan whistles. “But I think you will soon ask for my help.”Irving stares at him. “What do you mean?”A cruel look appears on Rohan’s face. “Be careful dealing with the elites, Irving. They are people you won’t be able to handle.”“I can handle James just fine.”Rohan guffaws. “If you say so, be happy with your partner.”“And good luck with your plans,” Irving says before walking away.Rohan waves at him. He has already planned his next move. He needs to take care of some other people first. And soon, he will
The TV blares in the background while Rohan prepares his food and beer. He sits on the couch and watches the news. The anchorperson reports how the police discovered that James Yu died of a steroid overdose. Prolonged usage has made James healthy on the outside, but unhealthy and weak on the inside. “James Yu. The sole heir of the Yu dynasty died today,” the anchor said. “It will be remembered that James Yu has a problem with—” A knock comes on the door. Rohan smirks. Just about time. Hera did a good job, huh? He stands up from the couch and opens the door, revealing a distraught Irving. “They will kill me,” he greets. “I guess it’s not a good day for you?” He glances at the TV. “You already know.” “As you can hear.” Rohan opens the door wider for him. “Come in.” Irving enters the house and looks around. “I am glad you are still here.” “Why are you here, Irving?” “I need money to get out of the country.” “Why? You have James Yu’s fortune.” “If he is alive! But if he’s dead,
Two men enter the bedroom, breaking the door open. They point their guns at Rohan, who quickly grabs his pistol and points it at them, too. One of them smiles. “So you are the helper.” He pulls out a knife from his pocket and throws it at Rohan’s chest. He tries to evade, but the blade pierces through his shirt and the first layer of skin. He falls back onto the bed, clutching his shallow wound. Still, a trickle of blood gushes out from it. “You should’ve lived your life peacefully,” one of them snarls. Rohan looks at him with contempt. He did try, and what did that do to him? He became a slave to the Waltons. Worse, they took his inheritance from him, and they even attempted to take his life! So, this pain is nothing! “Where is Irving?” Rohan asks instead. “That half of a human will die today. We are—” To surprise them, he aims his gun at them and fires several shots before allowing them to finish speaking. One of them gets shot and collapses on the floor, bleeding heavily. Anot
Rohan walks through the lobby of the fashion studio, and his heart thumps in his chest. He’s fit now because of his stint with James Yu. For a few weeks, he also hired a modeling trainer to practice. He is just wondering if it’s enough to pass. But then, at least he is wearing his best suit, his hair carefully combed, and he’s determined to make a good impression. Besides, Rosalyn Rugge will be among the judges.And so, Rohan sits with the other hopefuls. Like him, they all look good. He is lost in thought that he almost misses it when his name is called. He quickly makes his way to the stage and greets the judges.“Mr. Hansel Crago, you are not wearing the assigned clothes,” one judge says. “Go and change your clothes. You should be in boxers.”“Oh, I am sorry. I didn’t know.”Of course, Rohan knows that. He needs it just so the judges will remember him, even if it’s the ugly type of being noticed. Besides, he will be Hansel Crago for only a while.One judge groans, “Then just leave
It is the night of the party, and as soon as Rohan steps into the room, he immediately senses the tension in the air. He glances around, noticing that the faces of the models are drawn and tight with anxiety. As he surveys the room, he pauses. A tingling sensation goes up his spine. Something is wrong, and it is definitely outside his plan.He walks towards Rosalyn, and she reaches out to him. “Welcome to your first Rugge’s party, Hansel.”“It is my pleasure, ma’am,” he answers.“Come, sit here beside me,” she offers.And Rohan did. “You will stay a little longer tonight, right?” she asks, which Rohan answers with a nod.They talk about modeling and pointers on how to improve. However, Rohan can’t help but look around. Something is amiss, and it is making him uneasy.Suddenly, a loud crash breaks the silence and everyone in the room jump. Rohan spins around to see a group of models hurling insults at each other. There is a lot of pushing and shoving, but no one is actually throwing pu