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The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty one: Tales at dinner
Ivan rose from the bed where he was seating and made his way to the door. His hand hesitantly lingered on the door handle before he twisted it open. Before moving down the countless stairs, he took in a deep breath and told himself that they couldn't possibly eat him. They weren't cannibals, just the Mafia, at least he hoped they weren't. Finally getting down the stairs that seemed like it would never end– their house was exceptionally tall and without an elevator, no wonder they were all in shape– he walked into the dining room and all eyes fell on him.“Oh Ivan! Your wife told us you were already asleep when she got upstairs so we said we wouldn't wake you. It was a tiring trip after all I see.” Victoria said with a kind smile. Ivan flashed her a nervous smile before faking a yawn. “I was actually asleep but I suddenly woke up and I remembered I was called down for dinner earlier. “I didn't know how long ago it was so I rushed down the stairs to check if I am not too late and ap
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty two: The treasure room
Mr Banks stared confusedly at Ivan wondering if he had heard the kid right. Ivan also stared at him looking quite perplexed which made him wonder why Ivan had reacted like that.Ivan cleared his throat dryly and gave a slightly awkward chuckle. “Oh Dad! I'm so glad it's you, I thought that uhm… I thought that… it was a burglar or some assassin that followed me all the way from England.” He said to Mr Banks.The look on his face was one that pleaded for Mr Banks to believe the words that rolled off of his tongue.Thankfully, Mr Banks broke into a long laugh. He tapped Ivan's shoulder continuously as he guffawed and Ivan was left wondering if the man believed him or if he was making fun of his unbelievable lie. Mr Banks wiped away the invisible years that left his eyes– well at least they were invisible to Ivan– and cleared his throat. “Oh my dear boy, I apologize for laughing like that, it's alright. What made me laugh was thinking back on the look on your face when you screamed ‘oh
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty three: Happiest memory turns to saddest
Ivan had never seen such a wide range of weapons collected together before. The room was mightier than the bedroom he was staying at with his wife which was one of the largest rooms in the entire villa. Shot guns, pistols, laser guns, bow and arrow, swords, knives, even weapons that Ivan couldn't make out what they happened to be!He didn't know how to react to such a scene. The place was like a mythical cave in a story with some winged stone creatures as decorations and fake flame torches. At least he felt they were fake. The weapons were hung from the top to the floor of the tall walls. Shelves of all shapes and sizes were numbered in the room carrying other weapons as well.Some were in a show glass placed on tables and some were opened on the shelves. “What do you think? The security team also has designated weapons here but don't worry, they are all licensed.” Mr Bank assured him. Licensed or not, they were all dangerous weapons that would effortlessly kill a man. “So, loo
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty four: Erotic fantasies
Janet cleared her throat. “Won't you feel cold?” She let her brow arch slightly as she asked him.“I just came back from exercising, I'll be fine.” He just plainly responded and she nodded her head. “Don't worry about me next time if you don't see me in bed.” “Huh?” She asked as she looked up to meet with Ivan's eyes. “I'm the kind of person that wakes up very early to go for morning runs. I have a lot going on in my head and when I jog, it helps clear it out a bit. “This environment is perfect for me to take morning runs and I'm going to do it every morning. So when you wake up, don't look for me. I can't possibly get lost or kidnapped inside the estate.” He explained to her.It was more of a command than a request the way he spoke. Janet felt every butterfly fluttering about in her stomach drop dead from the cold stare in his eyes. Why wouldn't he just loosen up a bit? Did he really hate her that much? She wanted to ask those questions and she would when she felt the time to be
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty five: A soothing text
The atmosphere cleared and the cold returned to Ivan's body. He shivered a little, he was putting on only his trousers now.He remembered that he came into the room to get a warm bath and he went straight into the bathroom.After a warm bath, he returned to the bedroom and went straight to his wardrobe to throw on something nice and thick to wear to protect him from the cold as the water droplets on his body were starting to turn to cold droplets. After dressing himself warmly, he went down the stairs and joined them at the table for breakfast. Romeo ushered him over to his side and told him to sit down next to him. Ivan managed a smile as he sat down next to Romeo.“Dad told us he already told you about the winter tradition and I get to teach you how to use a weapon. He didn't tell me the weapon you chose to use.” Romeo said to him. “Tell me bro, what weapon caught your eyes?”“A gun.” Ivan plainly. “A… a gun! Wow! Bro you really are meant to be a part of the Mafia family.” Romeo
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty six: Cake issues
Rainy days they said wouldn't last forever. A day would come when the sun would be up and shining again. Nobody knew how long it would take for the sun to come up, if it was possible to endure those rainy days until it was over, but they knew it wouldn't last forever. So all they said was, “hang in there and let the storm pass over. Everything will be fine… eventually.” Janet had never known the meaning of the saying literally, she used them to console a few friends going through some hardships but she never believed she would have to use such a saying on herself. She was always the strong one amongst her friends and family so she was always the one for them to rely on.But if she ever told them she also needed to rely on someone, it would make her weak and she would no longer be the number one person they would go to when they needed a comforting shoulder. So she always faced her own problems on her own. No matter how hard, she would find a way to decipher the codes. She always
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty seven: The other bride
Madam Rita returned into the kitchen to carry out her young mistress’ order before she was done with her bath.She decided to make some bacon with the eggs and she served it with a little peas as well.The black coffee was making a spiral in the middle as Madam Rita turned it with a spoon for some reason. Lost in her thoughts, she hadn't realized what she was doing. Janet walked down the stairs dressed freshly in a faded blue skinny jeans and a white and blue striped slightly oversized shirt. Her small purse hung down from her shoulder with a fair white that matched the color of her canvas and the stairs barely gave way to a creak as she climbed down on them. She let her long brown hair fall over her shoulders in a stylishly casual way and she had painted her lips red. A tomato red to be precise. A color that went perfectly well with her white fair skin. A golden ball shaped earring dropped down and dangled from her ear with a pendant of the same resemblance almost in the middle
The hidden heir of Wayne One fifty eight: A second meeting at dinner
Janet and Vienna didn't say a word to each other again and Janet just tried on her dress and then left after the boutique owner forced her to try on her wedding. She didn't go home like she had said until evening came and it was time to go and see her husband to be. She intentionally went home a little late so she didn't have to engage in small talks with Madam Rita. She wasn't angry at the woman but just didn't know how to apologize to her yet so she would just avoid her until night. After the dinner, she would have enough courage to talk to her by then and she would be able to apologize to her then. It was so easy, the woman didn't want to eat cake so there was no need to force her. She knew she had always been like that, she didn't even taste from her birthday cakes or any of their birthday cakes . Yet nobody questioned her or tried to force her because they knew it was how she was so she ought to just let her do as she pleased. Her chauffeur arrived at exactly five thirty t
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Two hundred and ten: Happily ever after
The man explained how his mother told them their deaths had been decided by the Andrews. When Ivan's real father found out about this, he told his wife to stay away on the day of his accident and protect his child while he remained in the car with a maid who agreed to sacrifice herself for the safety of her boss. They didn't want to drag anyone down with them but the woman insisted. So their enemies would be convinced and Ivan would be safe. “I can't believe this…” Ivan muttered to himself. Even Alfred was a little shaken by the story. He didn't know why they didn't include him in the plan, maybe because they knew he would never let them go ahead with it. He held back the urge to cry. Ivan felt like he was broken to pieces. “My mother…” he said softly and all eyes fell on him. “Where is she now? Do you know where she is?” His father seemed hesitant but nodded his head. “She attended your step mother's funeral to show her last respect. She came around sometimes just to check on yo
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Two hundred and nine: His mother's location
Mr Shay felt grateful as his plane finally landed. He was never a man who enjoyed flights, he preferred to travel by road for a trip or even by water which he extremely detested. But he would be more than happy to travel by water than to ever step foot in a plane. Without wasting time, he hurried out of the plane with the maids assigned to him. They all helped him with his bags and loads as they walked into the airport. He noticed his son standing not too far from him, waiting for his arrival. He had not expected his son to be around for his arrival since Ivan said he had a white collar job. But he was very pleased to see him after his long trip. His lips spread into a wide smile as he walked towards his son. “Ivan, my dear boy!” He called out to him. Several men moved closer to Ivan at once in a defensive way and Mr Shay froze in his steps. Why was his son being guarded like some national treasure?“It's okay, he's my dad.” Ivan said to them and they backed away with each of th
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Two hundred and eight: The airport
Ivan dressed up and went down for breakfast. On arriving at the dining table, LD was dressed up all nice and cutely and she wore a big smile on her face.She was dressed in a cute pink dress and her Goldie locks hair was made into two ponytails. Of all the beautiful accessories on her, her smile was the most beautiful. She was so beautiful that Ivan couldn't help the smile that worked up his face. “Well look at my beautiful girl,” he said as he picked her up from the ground and gave her a twirl.Her happy giggles filled the room and magically lifted the spirits of everyone sitting at the table. Truly, nothing could make a person more happy than a child's laughter. He placed her back on the floor and kissed her head. “You look amazing.”“Mommy says she wants me to look beautiful when my new baby brother or sister comes home. Can I have a baby brother?” LD asked with a bright smile on her face. The smile on Ivan's face disappeared in almost an instant. He flashed a smile at his daug
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Two hundred and seven: Morning breakdown
The sun rose in the blue sky and spread its ray down on Ivan's face. Anticipation had kept him awake all night long, all he could do was think about his dad and his return that day. When his dad returned, he would really get answers about everything he wanted to know. Well hopefully that was. Would his dad really remember much? It had been decades ago, would his memory still be intact? That much worried him and kept him awake all night. His mother was gone and sadly before he could ask or even tell her anything. Not even a final goodbye. The memories of his mother lying lifelessly in her bed was to hunt him for a very long time. He never even knew when she was already falling sick, she seemed so healthy that he didn't even believe it at first when he found her in her bed. Oddly strange of her to ask a married man to pass the night at his mother's, that was what he believed but he went anyway. Those were the moments he would cherish forever. No wonder she hugged him so much that
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Two hundred and six: Early flight back
They all went inside and sat at the dining table. The maids surrounded them and began serving slices of pies. LD climbed down from her seat that was next to her grandmother. “Daddy!” She wailed as she hurried to Ivan. Ivan immediately caught her in his arms and lifted her into his lap. “What's wrong? Is there something bothering you?” She nodded her head but said nothing. They all watched her in fear. Neither of them understood what was wrong with her to make her almost tear up and worry and anxiety swallowed them up as they waited for her to confess to her father. “Go ahead Darling, you can tell me anything.” Ivan said in a soft tone. Janet was already on her feet and she hurried to the other side of Ivan's chair where she could meet with LD's gaze. Placing her hand on her husband's thighs, she crouched down next to him. LD still remained silent in her father's lap with her arms wrapped around his neck.“Here, come on, whisper it in my ear.” Ivan leaned in closer to her with h
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Two hundred and five: Her Majesty
The car pulled up at the front space of the mansion and their driver hurried down to open the door for them. Three smiling faces stood close to a fountain, standing impatiently for Ivan and his wife to arrive. The driver opened the door but no one got out. Alfred wondered what was keeping them but he declined when Mrs Banks said to go to them instead. He decided they would just wait for them to join them. “We'll be a minute.” Ivan said to his driver and the handsome young man nodded his head and gently slammed the door back. “Is there… is there a problem?” Mrs Banks asked again but Alfred's decision to wait behind still stood. “They'll come out eventually, let's just wait and see what is going on first.” Alfred responded in a respectful manner and Mrs Banks nodded her head. Mr Banks didn't bother to protest or even utter a word. He knew that if he were to speak, he would have to break his perfect smile and he worried he would not be able to get a smile as perfect as that again.
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Two hundred and four: His own happy ending plan
Heather stood there, stunned, just as every other woman standing in the room. She was sure she had never heard London laugh before. She hadn't even seen the girl smile ever since she was brought to the shelter. Janet hadn't expected less though. Living with Ivan for over five years, she knew the kind of soul he was and she trusted that whatever he put his mind to, he was sure to achieve it. She couldn't have been more proud of him. Ivan carried little London back to his wife and Heather. “London, say hello to your new mom.” Janet smiled and waved at her. “Hello, my name is Janet.” “Hi, I can call you mom, right? Or do you want me to call you Janet?” London sharply responded with a smile. Janet chuckled softly. “You're such a smart little girl. You can call me mom,” she reached forward and gently smoothened London's Goldie locks hair. “I'd like that.” London smiled and nodded her head. “Will you carry me in your arms?” Janet opened her arms wide for her. “Come here.”London unw
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Two hundred and three: London
Ivan managed to wear a smile on his face even though his heart was shattered to pieces. “Hello there, my name is Ivan.” He said with the brightest smile he could summon. “Do you want to tell me your name?”She silently stared at him, although it seemed as though she wasn't as scared as before. Yet she didn't utter a single word and neither did her gaze leave Ivan. “You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I don't force you to do anything you don't want to do. Although I would really like to know your name. I bet it must be as pretty as your eyes.” Ivan spoke softly. Even though he already knew what her name was, he was hoping to hear her say it to him. “London…” the scared little girl responded softly, almost as soft as a whisper. Ivan smiled brightly from his heart now, a smile that reached his eyes. “I knew it, I knew it would be something pretty. Do you remember my name, London?” She nodded her head, her knees folded in front of her to rest on her chest. “Do you want t
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Two hundred and two: At the orphanage
Breakfast was served the next morning and as Ivan had mentioned, they had small talks about the best choice of orphanage to go to and the list had been summed up to the best three. “Okay,” Alfred started. “So we are down to smile orphanage, bright sun and victorious home. And the decision is down to you, young master Wayne. Which one would you like to go to today?” Ivan relaxed into his seat and let himself think for a minute before answering. “I got it!” All eyes fell on him as he exclaimed. “Today, well go to bright sun orphanage,”“Excellent choice young master Way–”“I'm not finished.” Ivan cut Alfred off. “Today, we'll go to bright sun orphanage, tomorrow, we'll go to smile and the day after, we'll go to victorious home.” Alfred was thrown into a pit of confusion. “You… you want to visit all three places?” His brow arched subconsciously as he questioned. “Why not? Jane wants to adopt three kids after all, nothing limits us to adopting from one place or is there a rule or some
