LuredThe next few days passed without incident. Samantha and Catherine went to work as usual, and Laura returned to college for the week, planning to come home again for the weekend.Samantha was looking forward to Laura's return. She left work early, planning to cook her favorite meal in celebration of her return. She set the table and put all her carefully prepared dishes out on it, waiting for her nosy entrance. She smilLuredThe next few days passed without incident. Samantha and Catherine went to work as usual, and Laura returned to college for the week, planning to come home again for the weekend.Samantha was looking forward to Laura's return. She left work early, planning to cook her favorite meal in celebration of her return. She set the table and put all her carefully prepared dishes out on it, waiting for her nosy entrance. She smiled, she missed her sister. Whenever the younger one was home, she filled the house with her exuberant presence.As the dishes began to go cold,
The saviorAs the laughter rang out, Sandra gestured at Laura and said " I'll take the check or cash."Laura was being humiliated and her cheeks turned red in embarrassment.Sandra saw her embarrassment and felt happy. The sight of Laura's discomfort made her feel more emboldened to act superior in front of her." what? Don't you have any money?" in that case I want you to drink everything on this table" Sandra startled her with the proposition.The crowd burst into laughter, they looked at each other. And several of them thought that her actions were a little too excessive." She's going to make her drink all the wine on the table. That might be enough to kill her" someone murmured.A girl who was good friends with Sandra said: " Sandra, why didn't we order some more".Another person said," No, don't do that, it might kill her".Sandra rolled her eyes and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Just feed it to her, if one of you will make sure that she drinks it, I will give you a
Bankruptcy.He glared at Sandra more intensely " I believe we've agreed on thirty thousand dollars per Night and you ain't leaving until you pay.Sandra felt insulted "What are you saying? You are in the hospitality business, so you should have heard about the Anderson's Club business right?"" I am a member of the Anderson family and my dad gave me three credit cards and it's worth millions. Do you honestly think I won't be able to pay?".Sandra pointed at Brian and said " he's nobody, for could he afford to pay you? He is married into a family that isn't even wealthy" She then turned to the bar owner and said, "You need to ask him about the source of the money he gave you".The owner smiled and said, " Ms Anderson, are you joking? As long as he has the money he gave me I don't care how he got it, even if he stole it. You on the other hand haven't paid your bill". You promised to pay thirty thousand dollars for the rental of this place and I need that payment right now" As he said th
The new boss"I don't know what to say I'm so sorry" she responded soberly."But the money would have come from his huge property sales. I need to try my best in the future and try my best to pay the money back. I really don't wanna owe him a favor, '' she thought to herself."I don't really care about you apologizing or thanking me, that's not the problem here"."How did you get yourself in such trouble? How did it happen, what if I wasn't reachable or you had called and couldn't reach anyone".Brian threw a series of questions at her but she wasn't able to answer any.Back home, Samantha was still waiting for them in the living room when they arrived, when she discovered that Laura reeked of alcohol she immediately blamed Brian." Are you crazy?" How could you let my sister get into that state?" just what kind of a man are you?" why did you even come back, I thought I told you I didn't wanna see you any more if you left earlier"."How could you take her to go and drink with your vis
Narrow escape While Samantha was facing out with Sofia for being rude to her husband, Brian got a call and excused himself quietly "Hello Mr Maxwell, I'm your car consultant, your new vehicle consultant, your new car has arrived at the entrance of the restaurant just like you requested and all your orders have been carried out. Is there anything else I can do for you?""No there's nothing more, don't worry I'll put in a good word for you when I next see your manager".Brain didn't move too far away from them and almost everyone could hear his conversation. Noticed everyone was looking at him cautiously."Ha ha ha ha ha" Sofia laughed out loud and said "How could someone like him be putting a good word to someone's manager that's just laughable ha ha ha""Tell me, Brian, how much business did you do with the person on the phone, don't tell me it was a million dollars" Brain smiled and said casually "No it wasn't that much, it was just three hundred thousand"She laughed even harder a
Casted "Are you planning to get us killed?" Brian could take anything but there was no way he would keep quiet when his life was involved. Samantha could not utter a word as she suddenly matched the brake. Brian had to take over from his wife; she had been frustrated. When they got home Samantha ignored Brian completely."Samantha just now".......... She didn't look at him, instead, she gave a cold snort, got up, and went to her room slamming the door behind her. He was used to it, he shrugged hopelessly and went back to his room to sleep.It was already late in the night when Brian's phone rang. Apart from Samantha, there weren't many people who'd bother to call him.He picked up his phone and saw that it was a phone number without a name on it.However his expression instantly turned cold, he was familiar with the number. He had deleted the owner of the number from his contact list a long time ago.The owner of that number is called Derrick Maxwell.Brian's father had a total num
First paybackAfter Brian had carried out his plan he had some fun with his old friends."Listen guys, we'll get together later and do something later," said Brian. " I just need to go somewhere with Jeffrey for a while if that's okay. "Of course it's fine, let us know when you're back so you can keep your promise ha ha ha," said Nicholas.He pulled Jeffrey away without saying a word anymore, Jeffrey didn't know what Brian was planning."They got into a taxi and Jeffery was confused, he didn't know why or where they were going" "Hey what's going on it's great to see you but why all the misery".Brian smiled wordlessly until the taxi arrived outside a cool building.Jeffery got out and when he saw the building in front of him, his expression changed and he said in a depressing tone" You know that I haven't been here in the last three years didn't you". Brian nodded and said," I know it's not easy, Jeffery but a man must have the courage to climb up from where he has fallen". Brian l
I'm now the bossFor a moment Charlotte looked slightly rattled by what he had said however she gave the woman at the desk a wink and put on a confused expression."What did you say three years ago?" Are you talking about when we broke up, it's okay to be hurt since you think I cheated on you but if you think you wanna threaten me, don't waste your time. The police won't even give you the time of the day" she responded confidently.Brian couldn't stand it anymore. " you little…." just as he was about to argue on behalf of his friend Charlotte interjected."Brian you shut up you're more useless than your friend, I heard you've been staying with your wife's family and doing the dishes, his dare a mare errand boy as you talk back at me!" even you, Jeffery! You're just a security guard. I know you also do odd jobs, you guys are just a bunch of losers".Brian had the urge to go up and slap her. If she had been a man he would have done it already. Jeffrey shook his head as he turned to Cha
JELOUSYRoss shoved him aside. “You want me to give you another chance? “If I keep providing protection for you and your store, how am I going to explain that to Mr. Maxwell when he finds out? it's best for you to just shut the whole store down at this point, otherwise, next time He comes here, he's going to be offended that you're still here, and then you don't want to offend Mr. Maxwell”. He said to the manager. “I'd laugh if anyone else said that. But if it's what Ross thinks is best that would only mean I'm done for it wasn't easy to get to this point. I thought with Ross providing protection, I could do whatever I wanted. I never thought I would offend someone that even Ross is afraid of”. Ross just looked down at him, “Let me give you one last piece of advice”. He said, “try to be a good person from now on if you know what is good for you”After leaving them all, Laura was in no mood to continue their day out, so she and Brian got in the car to head home.Laura was clearly p
THE MANAGERBrian tilted his head thoughtfully “Ross? he asked.“you're not talking about Ross Gilmore, are you? the same guy I had a little chat with yesterday” he thought.“I think I left quite an impression on him”.“ you know Ross Gilmore?” the manager asked. “You could say that” the manager was surprised but then he saw Laura’s panicked expression clearly showed she had also heard of Ross or at least she knew of his reputation.“that's right,” he said “My shop is under Ross Gilmore’s protection so if you two both get down on your knees and beg for mercy I’ll consider asking for less compensation, otherwise you'll have to beg Ross for mercy” “and at this point, the compensation is the secondary”. he thought. just look how pretty that girl is, Ross, is going to be very happy when he sees her”. many people in the crowd had also heard of Ross and his reputation as a local thug they were not surprised that someone as Petty and nasty as the owner of this store had someone as vici
CHAOS Brian smiled at her but did not comment.The shop manager returned in short order with a Gray scarf draped across his arms. “Go on, Brian, Laura said. “Try it on and see what you think”.She lifted her hand, but the manager turned and held the scarf out of reach. “What?” She asked. “ Aren't you going to let us see it before we buy it?” The manager replied. “You've already seen and handled the other one.Isn't that enough?Except for the color, the two scarves are identical. Come up to the register and I'll get you checked out”.He smiled arrogantly. “They Caused the most trouble”, he thought. “They really need to put their grubby hands all over a genuine branded cashmere scarf.The rich ladies who come in here just point at what they want, pay the bill and leave without any fuss”. Laura's eyes flashed with anger. “Is that how you do business?” She asked. “If you don't try on clothing.How will you know if you like it or not?Maybe we won't like the feel of it.But we won't know until
OUTBURST Laura looked up from her plate of eggs and watched her sister confused. She glanced at Brian, who shrug. “I don't know exactly what's bothering her, but I can guess” he thought. “But I don't wanna talk to Laura about the whole situation with Brandy.That's too much to get into this morning”. “Hey, sis.Did you forget that Brian and I were going out for a fun day today? You should come along.Change your clothes. I'm gonna leave right after breakfast”. “No thanks”, Samantha replied. “I have some important things I need to get done today|”. “Is there anything more?Important than.Quality family time”.Samantha stood up. “You've got Brian, you don't need me”. She left the kitchen.And they heard her bedroom door closed a few seconds later. Gary Wandered into the kitchen, still half asleep.He looked from Laura to Brian. “Where's Samantha?” He asked. “I thought I heard her voice”. “Well, she's not here”, Laura said. “She's having a hissy fit or something”. “Come on Brian, let's
STILL IN LOVE“I'm glad to hear it”, said Brian. “If you'll excuse me”.With that, he walked over to the backstage door. He was determined to see Brandy, and Ross had held him up long enough.He could hear the sound of television through her door, it sounded like a cartoon and you could hear her laughing loudly at it. He Knocked several times before she heard him. “Come in, She shouted once she finally heard his knocking. “Ohh, it's you. Hello”.She walked over and gave him a huge bear hug.She squeezed him so hard he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said eventually. “Are you trying to kill me?” It took him a moment or two to disentangle himself from her grip.“You never change, do you?” He said, his words full of affection.He always spoke to her with the affection of an older brother talking to his favorite sister. Annoyed, Brandy pounded him on the chest.Always hoped that Brandy would stay as innocent as a child, but that was never going to be the case.Uncle Sam had already to
BRIANAs he realized that Brian had seen right through him, anger began to take over.He had a powerful urge to kill him.The slower and more painful death, the better.However, that was something that would have to wait.Murdering Brandy Hall's friend in a busy bar wouldn't win him any popularity contests. It was a plan he would have to save for another day. “Don't be so quick to criticize me”, he said. “You may have gotten away with it this evening, but I will get my revenge on you soon”.“I wouldn't be so sure about that”, said Brian.“But I can be sure”, said Ross, a smile starting to appear on his face. “I have a Big Brother and plenty of friends to help me.Next time you might not find the bartender quite so helpful”.“You're going to hide behind your Big Brother?” Asked Brian. “Why is he someone special?”The door to the bar opened.A man walked in.Ross smiled. his Big Brother had just walked in and his timing couldn't have been better.The man saw Ross and walked over.Ross began to s
THROW HIM OUTRoss was surprised that the bartender knew him, but he certainly wasn't complaining.He knew they had backup when it came to making Brian's life even more miserable than he had hoped. “He's the scruffy man over there”, he said, pointing to Brian's back. “He's trying to go backstage to see Brandy, which surely is a serious offense.My advice is that you have him evicted immediately”. “Well, we could always ask Brandy what she thinks”, said the bartender. “After all, she's the star performer.It's only fair that she should decide if she wants a visitor”.Ross was not impressed it wasn't the answer he had wanted to hear. “However”, continued the bartender, winking at Ross. “If she doesn't want any company, young Rossier gets to decide what to do with the unwanted visitor”.Everyone in the room held their breath, listening very carefully. “What's the punishment?” Ross asked one.Ross smiled. He made a choking gesture to the crowd, much to their delight.A huge cheer went up, sig
CODY’S BAR“Don't worry, maybe Brian will come with me”, said Lynn.Samantha looked at her. “Since when have they had such a good relationship?” She thought.But she didn't bother to ask Laura directly.“What's happening tomorrow?” She asked instead.“I thought you were busy”, said Laura. “But seeing as you're asking, it's a social event organized by the college. I thought you might have wanted to come with me”.She sighed.“If you're busy, I'll ask Brian. he won't mind coming with me. he'll make sure I'm OK”.It's sorted Laura, Take Brian”. Being her brother-in-law, she could go out with him without arousing suspicion.Samantha looked at her suspiciously, not convinced that Brian could keep her sister safe.In her mind, it was almost funny.Much more importantly, she was sure they were keeping something from her.Pretending that nothing was worrying her, she decided to go too, despite the pressures of her job. “I think I'll come too”, she said. “It'll be good to have a break from work”.Sh
UNEXPECTED His friends started to laugh mercilessly.By that time, Samantha was in earshot.When she heard laughter, she relaxed, thinking they had already resolved their differences and made-up.Deciding not to get involved, she stayed out of sight around the corner and listen.Has she gone around the corner, she would have realized that she had gotten it drastically wrong. Brian and Ross were staring at each other. Neither had any intention of backing down.Ross threw his cigarette butts on the ground and stepped on it. “I've had enough of your nonsense. It's time I taught you a lesson.Lesson”. Brian repeated questioningly. “A student?,I don't need to be taught a lesson.I think you've got it the wrong way around”. With that, he stepped forward and landed a blow in Ross' stomach”.Ross doubled up, completely taken aback by the punch.As he struggled to catch his breath, he couldn't believe such an unassuming looking man could be so strong. Started to feel nauseated and his vision st