"The party is just getting started and you guys are already leaving." Mirabel said in her usual cheerful demeanor as she approached the three friends. Zachary, who was not in a good mood, got even more pissed at the sight of the lady before him.Why does he keep bumping into this lady? He had just been humiliated by one of Emily's friends, now, another stood before him and acted like everything was fine with them.Zachary stared at the pretty lady before him and back to his friends before walking out and leaving them behind. Confused, they ran after him to learn what the problem might be."Zach, did Mirabel also offend you? Why were you so rude to her?" Johnson was surprised and as well confused. "Yeah, that was rude of you to ignore a lady in that manner. Or has anything untoward transpired between you two? For all I know, Mirabel has never treated you badly in highschool." Smith commented and was also curious to learn what the problem was.Zachary was without a word.What would he
It had been a long and eventful weekend and he was happy to finally be back to work. Even though he went to the party dressed like a pauper, he never expected to still be humiliated. They were still so shallow minded. Even in all their sophistications, they still had very poor mentality. Well, that's exactly how most rich spoiled brats behave and their parents contributes a lot to this awful behavior of their children. However, Andy Sanders was the last of his problems. He was going to come to make her eat her words when it was time. Still engrossed in his work, Zachary heard noises outside his office and decided to find out what the problem might be. "I just want to see Mr Zachary." Emily requested but Maraya refused her passage. "You have to state your reason for wanting to meet with the boss or there's no way I'm letting you in. Moreover, you don't have an appointment with him." Maraya retorted angrily. She never liked Emily and the latter was really getting on her nerves recen
Zachary could not hide the shock on his face. What was Maraya talking about? Does she think that he has a thing with Emily? That's so impossible now, after what she had done.He was going to give her a taste of her own bitter medicine. He would keep frustrating her until she and her father quit their Job."Maraya. Is anything the matter? What are you implying by what you just said." He inquired.Maraya took a deep breath and sat down at the swivel seat opposite Zachary. She was about to give her boss some advice but must be careful with her choice of words. He's still the boss after all."Emily, she's been coming here more often. I think it's not right to go out with your employee. I know you're the boss, but you can take my advice for your own good." Maraya carefully stated her points and avoided anything the would sound as a disrespect to Zachary.Letting out an inward chuckle, Zachary stared at the lady before him. She was older than him and also experienced these kinds of things.
"I hope all is well grandpa." Tensed, Zachary asked Kelvin."There's no problem son, See you be Kelvin replied and immediately ended the call.Zachary's thoughts hovered around as he kept thinking about the sudden summon he got without a reason.What could be this urgent and important message that had to require his presence? Well, he was going to find out when he got there.He immediately put a call through to inform Nathan that he won't be coming home on time.***Kelvin sat in his study having a few drinks when he beckoned on Benedict to join him. The latter who had been standing behind Kelvin went across and sat down, his eyes transfixed on Kelvin as if he was waiting for his boss to say something to him. In response, Kelvin took one sip from his glass and cleared his throat. He doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Who would still be in a good mood after coming out of a serious argument."What do you think?" He asked, directing his gaze towards Benedict and the latter shook his hea
Kelvin, who had seen how Zachary reacted wanted to follow after him but Grandma May stopped him with a pat on the hand. "Let them be. Nothing you say or do would change his mind if he's not ready."Kelvin sat back and tried to continue his food, but he had already lost his appetite. "Do you think our grandson would easily let go?"Grandma May smiled mildly. She knew that it would be hard for Arthur. A lot of times had passed and he had seen Nathan suffer and also went through a lot himself because of his father's irresponsibility. "Only time will tell. All I know is that they share a bond of father and son."Turning to Kelvin, she continued. "Just like you can't stay mad at him for a long time without worrying.""You're right." Kelvin's face brightened.With Stone already waiting in the car, Zachary was about to open the back seat when Carlos held his arm."Son, please listen to me."Shoving his hands aside, Zachary's face turned stern as he spoke with disgust. "Son?"Folding his arms
At his Villa, Zachary could not help but reflect on his past life and how he had suffered so much just to earn a living and also go to school. What would have become of him if grandpa Nathan was not strong enough to take care of him? He would have ended up at the orphanage home or worse dead. Now Carlos Paddington had just shown up like nothing ever happened. He expected him to just forgive when it still hurt so deeply. He could only imagine the pains his mother had been through. How much he wished to see his mother. Pacing around the room, Zachary felt empty inside and devastated. All he felt for his so-called father was nothing but hatred. He can't imagine ever forgiving him or to call him Dad.Still engrossed in his thoughts, he heard someone knock on the door."Come in." Zachary said hastily and did not even look at the door to find out who it was."My dear." Zachary heard Nathan's voice and quickly stood to his feet."Grandpa, you should have sent for me instead. I don't like yo
Narrowing his gaze, Zachary stared confusedly at the men in black, they looked quite scary with the guns in their hands and the black masks they shielded their faces with. Still hesitant to come out, the men quickly opened the doors and whisked Stone and Zachary out. "Who are you and what do you want from…?""Shut up and march into the bus now." One of them interrupted Zachary and he immediately kept mum.As soon as the two men entered the bus, they zoomed off with one of the men driving Zachary's car behind. Not long, they reached a dilapidated building that looked like it had been abandoned for many years. Although, before they got to the building, Zachary and Stone's eyes were covered with a cloth so they wouldn't recognize the place.Before the clothes over their eyes were unrapped, Zachary and Stone's hands had been tied to the chair of which they sat upon. Narrowing their gazes, they saw that they were in a dark room. The room had just a tiny window that reflected lights which
"Well, what do you expect? It was me behind it. Since you decided to push me to the wall, I had to retaliate. You think I'd let you go scot-free for what you did and the humiliation you caused me. Because you found a lucky coin, you think you can taste it on me."However, if you're fortunate enough to get out of here safe and sound, you won't act on impulse again." Duncan said as he removed the glasses he wore, staring Daggers at Zachary.It was already 10am and Zachary was sure that Maraya would be worried sick. She might have even called home to make enquires after unsuccessfully trying to reach him.Furrowing his brows, Zachary responded. "You fool. You have just implicated yourself. Do you think that you would ever go free for what you just did. My grandfather will hunt you down. You have no idea what you've just gotten yourself into."Duncan took a few steps back. He was somewhat affected with what Zachary just said. He was right Indeed. He should not have shown himself to him. T