2024-02-20 14:34:08“Is this a joke?” Andrew's tone is sharp with displeasure. “After everything that your extended family has done to you, you want to go before that old troll and beg his forgiveness?!”
Thomas and Doreen give Andrew an icy look. Ruby just covered her mouth because she was about to laugh.“Boy, William Sanchez is not an old troll, he is a man who can destroy our lives if he wants to. Including yours.” He says. “Yes, it's a bit unfair that we are the ones to apologize, even though he is the one who wronged us. That's just how life is, son.”Ruby quickly signs to join the conversation. “Papa is right. We need to apologize to Grampa. At least for Uma’s sake. We need to get her into a good school and give her a better life.”Even though he is still angry with what is being said, Andrew holds his horses.They might think that they need to apologize to the man, but he has a different plan in his head. He is going to teach Mister William Sanchez a bitter lesson….Even though Andrew has returned back to Ruby's parents empty-handed, they accept him and they become a small family again.Uma is very happy, she now has a dad, and her mum and grandparents are all together again!Finally, the day comes for them to meet William Sanchez. It's his birthday and it's so big that it's even announced on the television.They are watching the outdated television in the living room, while Doreen is ironing the clothes they will be putting on to attend the birthday party.Thomas is fixing his old radio. He can't afford a mobile phone anymore, so he has to stick to listening to the radio as a form of entertainment for him.Andrew is gently touching Uma's head. She is lying on his chest, blinking at the television, even though she doesn't understand what the presenter is saying.“Do you want the blue or white shirt, Andrew?” Doreen calls from where she is ironing.“Anyone is fine, mum.” He says over his shoulder.Thomas looks at Andrew with a slight frown. Andrew has done nothing but sit around all day. He is going to find a job for Andrew very soon.Ruby comes into the door, bustling with excitement. She raises something that is wrapped for everyone to see.“Oh, finally. I told you to go earlier so that you will get a good price!” Her mother says.They all gather around as she begins to unwrap the gift with plenty of excitement. Andrew is the only one whose face is devoid of emotions.She finally takes off the wrappings and they all stare at the gold watch she has bought. It costs just over $2000, but to them, it's worth a billion.They have skipped breakfast– except for uma– in the last two months, and they have denied themselves so much just to be able to buy this watch for Mister William Sanchez.It's supposed to be an appeasing gift so that he will forgive them and let them back into the family.Thomas was on the board of directors, Doreen was head of interior designs, and Ruby was one of the top managers. If they all have their jobs back, that means that their lives will return back to normal. That's all they want.Thomas rubs his hands together in excitement. “I know that this is not up to what he buys, but it's going to be something.”Ruby signs. “What are we going to put it in? I wanted to buy a watch box, but I didn't have enough money.”“I will make one. Thank God that I have small skills in leather work.”Andrew shifts in his seat, wwhich makes everyone to turn to look at him. “And you will be the one to hand it to him, Andrew. Remember to bow down very deeply, and humble yourself!”“I will remember to do that, Dad.”“Good.” Doreen nods. “I will start to heat some water for your baths. I don't want you kids to be late.”*****Doreen has done a very good job in washing and ironing the clothes because even though they are cheap, they don't look too bad.Ruby adjusts his tie with deep concentration and afterwards, she makes sure that Uma's hair is still in a perfect bun.Andrew can't stop looking at Ruby, her green dress gives her the appearance of a magical fairy.She sees how deeply Andrew is staring at her, she laughs and moves her fingers.“What? Why are you staring so much?”“You are so beautiful.” He says to her. “It's a good thing that Adriana didn't break you down too much.”Ruby immediately bites down her lips, a sign of growing concern. She forgot that she will be meeting with Adriana today. Will Adriana try to disgrace them?Well, it's their turn to enter into the big hall, where the ceremony is taking place.The place holds hundreds of people, many of whom are influential people in society.William Sanchez is sitting in a golden chair. His family is standing behind him, and everyone who has brought a gift will be announced before they are allowed in.Ruby grows even more worried, but Andrew holds her hand and smiles at her. Everything is going to be fine.“Sir Martins Lancelot! He has brought you a cash gift of a million dollars!”Everyone claps, including Mister William. The guest bows and walks to their seat.“Raymond Blue, An 1880 bottle of wine valued at $500,000!”“Mister Winterburn, the latest Range Rover!”Soon it's their turn and Ruby's throat has gone dry. Will their gift be enough? Will he accept it?As soon as they are standing in front of everyone, the faces of people turn sour and they start to whisper to themselves.Even William Sanchez, his lips are curled with distaste.Ruby tries to be positive and she turns to Andrew, but to her dismay! He is not holding the watch that they bought! Where is the damn watch? What's in the mystery envelope that he is holding?!Andrew whispers to the announcer and the announcer frowns, but he walks up to Mister William and says something.“It's you, the useless boy that married my granddaughter and disappeared!” Mister William huffs. “Tell me, what's the mystery gift you have brought?”“It's not a mystery if I tell it to you. I want to hand you the envelope myself.”Ruby nudges him with great fear. What's he doing?! Andrew still walks up to the man and hands him the envelope.Mister William opens the envelope, but his face turns with immediately. His eyes twitch with bewilderment as he turns to Andrew.“What is this?!” He roars. “Do you know what this is? Do you have a death wish?”But Andrew is not moved. “Yes, it's grave spaces I bought from the two best cemeteries in town. Make your choice.”
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Everyone is stunned at what Andrew has done, no sane man would have done this to William Sanchez. They all know what he can do, the man can kill anyone who messes with him. And what has Andrew done? He has given Mister William such a big insult, that it's the same as spitting in his face. Ruby is so overwhelmed by what Andrew has done. Not only did he forget the gift that they spent so much money to buy, he brought a gift of his own that is practically a slap to her grandfather. She drops her head into her hands and starts to cry, that's all she can do. Uma stands by her side, trying her best to comfort her mother. Mister William’s angry eyes don't make Andrew cower even a bit. William stands up, looking Andrew dead in the eyes. Adriana's sharp gaze pierces Andrew. She still recalls the way he humiliated her, she still hasn't forgiven him. He is so delusional that he has not only insulted her, but he has insulted her grandfather too. “You have got so much nerve, Andrew Carter!”
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Everyone and everything is thrown into immediate confusion. The alarm is deafening and red lights are blinking everywhere. Security comes running in, they are closely followed by the manager of the mega hotel. Even with what's happening, Andrew is not moved at all, his features stay neutral and he even has a very small smile on his face. This woman, she doesn't know what she has done at all. Security pulls out their guns and aims them at him. “This man is an armed robber. He walked into the place a few minutes ago with a lady and he is leaving alone now, with an expensive suitcase!” The receptionist accuses him. “He has probably tied up the lady and stolen from her! Arrest him!” “Mister man, you are under arrest!” The security yells. “Drop the suitcase and raise your hands in the air!” Andrew sighs before doing as they have told him. The manager approaches them, His worried eyes darting every inch of the scene. “What's going on here?” He asks. “This is a poor thief, sir. He t
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The hotel is sent into a frenzy. The overall boss of the hotel, Mister Spillwood, hasn't been to the hotel in five years. Each time he comes, a few people get fired and many families lose their means to survive. The gravity of what they have done is slowly dawning on them. At this point, many of them are going to end up without jobs. They ran around and quickly prepared the biggest, most expensive suite for Andrew. It's one of the rooms that are never available, only the richest of the richest are given access and only by the order of Mister Spillwood. But Andrew won't go to the suite that has been prepared for him, or take a drink from the expensive bottle of champagne that was opened for him. Hell, he doesn't even take a seat, he is waiting for Mister Spillwood to arrive. Mister Spillwood arrives after twenty minutes. He had to cancel his meeting with the president of Italy and also his other meetings. He had to rush down immediately, his intention was to salvage the situati
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Ruby's sigh shows her inner worry, but that doesn't stop her from shutting her eyes and taking the content of the bottle. It has a sharp taste, not what she was expecting, and it travels down her throat. She might grab Andrew's hand, her eyes widen with uncertainty. “Hey, you're fine.” He assures her, holding the small of her back. Ruby nods, but drowsiness has started to overtake her. Her eyes shut and she slips into unconsciousness. This doesn't scare Andrew at all, it's all part of the process, he knew that it was going to happen. He picks her up on her feet as if she is light as feathers. He takes her to the bed, but he meets Uma sitting up on her own, staring at him carrying her mother. “What's wrong with mummy?” She rubs her eyes. “Mummy just fell asleep. She is alright.” He smiles. He puts Ruby into the bed and tucks her in. Her chest is heaving, she is very much alive, she just needs to be asleep for the powerful medicine to work in her body. Uma just watches with cal
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